Medical News Today: Health News for Tuesday 18 March 2008

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Tuesday 18 March 2008

Doctors Should Ask About Cocaine Use When Younger Patients Present With Chest Pains

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

In a bid to improve management of patients who present with chest pain and other heart attack symptoms, the American Heart Association (AHA) has issued a scientific statement recommending doctors ask about cocaine use when...
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Growth Hormone Does Not Enhance Performance

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A new study by researchers in the US found that contrary to what many people may assume, scientific evidence does not support claims that human growth hormone (HGH) increases strength or athletic performance...
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Cognitive Impairment Without Dementia Affects 5 Million Elderly Americans

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A new study by researchers in the US suggests over 5 million elderly Americans below the threshold for dementia have cognitive impairment that reduces the performance of memory, thinking and other faculties...
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Study Links Protein To Risk Of Heart Disease

Bone Fractures And Bone Mineral Density Linked To Gene Variants

Age Could Be Modifiable Risk Factor In Heart Disease

Vaccination Could Treat Hypertension

Other Medical and Health News for 18 March*

Reps. DeFazio, Stark Introduce Bill To Require Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Companies To Disclose Physician Gifts

Employers' Health Costs Increase With Wide Variations By Occupation, Establishment Size, Analysis Finds

Blacks Who Are 'Hostile' Have Higher Blood Pressure Than White Counterparts, Study Says

Two House Members Introduce Bill To Allow FDA To Approve Generic Versions Of Biotechnology Medications

CQ's Carey Discusses Tobacco Regulation; Congressional Testimony By Medical Researchers; PEPFAR Reauthorization; House, Senate Budget Resolutions

South Dakota Gov. Rounds Signs Bill That Requires People Convicted Of Intentionally Spreading HIV To Register As Sex Offenders

Rep. Dingell Introduces Legislation That Would Delay Seven New Medicaid Regulations For One Year

Connecticut Plan To Expand Health Coverage To Adults Could Be Stalled, Governor Says

California Launches Campaign Aimed To Discourage MSM From Using Crystal Meth, Reduce High-Risk Sexual Activity

Editorials Respond To CDC Study Finding 25% Of Girls, Women Ages 14 To 19 Have Common STIs

Maryland General Assembly Approves CareFirst Partnership For 'Doughnut Hole' Subsidy

China Group Launches Campaign That Aims To Raise HIV Awareness Among College Students

Antiabortion Groups Claim Dr. Seuss Film Supports Their Message

Health Officials Launch Project To Fight HIV/AIDS In Caribbean

Watson Files For FDA Approval Of Generic Form Of Period-Free Contraceptive

High Prescription Drug Prices Lead To Scrutiny Of Medication Dosage Levels

World Bank, Indian Government Approve Steps To Eliminate Corruption

Actions Taken On Women's Health Related Legislation In New Jersey, South Dakota, Wisconsin

U.S. Insurers Form Alliances With Foreign Hospitals, Encourage Less Costly, Overseas Procedures

NIH Needs Additional Funds To Finance Research, Editorial States

Study Finds That How A Container Feels Can Affect Taste

Online Technical Support Forums Build Social Capital

Unconventional Counseling Required To Meet Demand For Genetic Counselors Following Genetic Testing

Improved Foam For Varicose Veins Found To Be Safe In Preliminary Results From Phase II Trial

Winner Of 2007 Career Development Award Announced By National Lung Cancer Partnership

Winners Of Third Annual Research Grant Competition Announced By National Lung Cancer Partnership And LUNGevity Foundation

Calif. Board Of Education Adopts Comprehensive Sex Education Curriculum

Washington Post Columnist Examines Effects Of Growing Uninsured Population

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent Opinion Pieces Addressing Health Care, Presidential Election

Report Includes Chartbook Designed To Identify Issues Behind Racial Health Disparities

Dr. John Polanyi Wins Canada's Most Prestigious Science Award

New Monograph Strengthens Safety Nets To Prevent Serious Health Hazards Associated With Diethylene Glycol

Seeman Recognized For Founding, Establishing The Field Of Structural DNA Nanotechnology

Pine Bark Improves Memory In Elderly

Controlling A Sea Of Information

Improving Communication: Flip-Chart Book Translates Complicated Medical Procedures Into Easy-To-Understand Language

Holidays -- A Right Or A Privilege?

New Hemoglobin Type Discovered By Bonn Scientists

Nitrogen-Rich Compounds Now Pave The Way For Ecological Alternatives To Pyrotechnics

Tumor Markers Can Show Presence Or Absence Of Testicular Cancer, But Are Not Used In A Majority Of Patients

Annual Symposium On Science, Technology And Values To Discuss "Topics In Bioethics," April 25-26

Lifetime Of Symptoms Can Follow Severe West Nile Infection

Discovery Of How HIV's Stealth Protein Gets Into Cells

Sweet Tooth? You're More Like A Fruit Fly Than You Think...

Conference On The Future Of Health Law To Be Hosted By BU's School Of Law, Public Health

Allergy Warning From Hissing Cockroaches

Social And Economic Characteristics Of A Community Determine How Much People Exercise

Innovative Ideas For Funding Medical Drug Development And Access

Technology On The Trail Of Rogue Genetically Modified Pathogens

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Display An Anti-Inflammatory Response To The Vegan Diet

Compendium Serves As An Authoritative Reference On Safe Pharmacy Compounding

Discovery Could Have Implicatications For Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, Mad Cow Disease And Many Cancers

First 'Rule' Of Evolution Suggests That Life Is Destined To Become More Complex

News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine, March 18, 2008

Focus On The Genetics Of Brain Tumor Formation Identifies Potential New Neuronal Tumor Suppressor

Increase In Foodborne Outbreaks From Leafy Greens

Possible Negative Effect Of Disadvantaged Neighborhoods On Breast Cancer In Black Women

New Way To Control Particle Motion Has Implications For Drug Delivery, Sensors

Teen Drinking More Difficult To Tackle In Urban Areas

Next-Generation Software To Identify Complex Cyber Network Attacks Should Improve Public Safety

National Council On Disability Says Let People With Psychiatric Disabilities Become Part Of The American Dream

SAS Doctors Vote To Accept Contract Offer

NICE Guideline On Prophylaxis For Infective Endocarditis Set To Change Current Clinical Practice

Rx For High Drug Prices - New Book Presents A Solution

New Book Argues That Biotechnology Needs 21st Century Patent System

Researchers Find Promise In HIV 'Switch'

Second Depth-Perception Method In Brain Discovered

Sufferers Of Job's Syndrome Lack Specific Immune Cells

Possible New Treatment Strategy For Muscular Dystrophy

New Leads For Treating Parasitic Worm Disease Identifed

Hormone Pellet Therapy Regulates Hormone Delivery For Patients

Research Publication On Immune Response To REOLYSIN During A Phase I Clinical Trial

Health Secretary Alan Johnson Today Welcomed The Positive Vote To Accept A New Contract For SAS Doctors, UK

HHS Secretary Appoints New Members To Ahrq National Advisory Council, USA

Predictive Genetic Test For Bowel Cancer Treatment Is Introduced In The UK

All Seniors Should Have Electronic Medical Records, Says Erickson Health System Official

Four Separate Biochemical Subgroups In A Selection Of Cases Of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Identified

Successful Completion Of Phase 2b Study In Herpes Labialis

Harald Zur Hausen Receives American Association For Cancer Research Lifetime Achievement Award

Study Analyzed Long-term Symbicort® Use In Children With Persistent Asthma - Well Tolerated In 26-Week Study

Landmark 'Pediatric Allergies In America' Survey Uncovered Negative Impact Of Allergy Symptoms On Children

Blood Disease Protects Against Malaria In An Unexpected Way

Junk Food TV Ads Should Be Banned, Says Australian Medical Association

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute Now Enrolling Women With Recurrent Chest Pains For Aware Clinical Trial

Cytopia Nominates JAK2 Clinical Candidate For Myeloproliferative Disorders - Clinical Study To Commence Late This Year

AACR Funds Minority And Underrepresented Scientists

APhA Publishes Third Edition Of The Art, Science, And Technology Of Pharmaceutical Compounding

New Cervical Screening Framework Needed When HPV Vaccine Takes Effect, Says Cancer Council Report

British Osteopathic Association Response To Today's Report Highlighting That Ill Health Costs The British Economy Around £103bn

Cancer Detected Earlier, Faster, With New Medical Imaging, Stanford Study Finds

Ardea Biosciences Reports Positive Phase 2a Results For Lead HIV Candidate, RDEA806, Demonstrating Up To 2.0 Log Reduction In Plasma Viral Load

NPS Reports Successful GATTEX(TM) Extension Study

NanoBio Corporation Successfully Completes Phase 2b Study In Herpes Labialis

First Patient Enrolled In SONIC I Registry Of OmniSonics Medical Technologies' OmniWave(TM) Endovascular System

Breakthrough Treatment For Severe Frostbite Saves Limbs

Interventional Cryoablation Stops Cancer Cold Curative Option For Patients With Small Localized Kidney Tumors

New Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Registry Data Show Clot Quickly Removed, Blood Flow Restored In Large Patient Registry

New Localized Cancer Treatment For Advanced Retinoblastoma Saves Children From Having Eyes Removed, Restores Vision In Some Cases

Treatment Gives Lung Cancer Patients With Inoperable Tumors Two Years Or More

FDA Indicates That Genasense(R) Approval In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Will Require Additional Confirmatory Data

Arena Pharmaceuticals' Lorcaserin For Obesity Passes Major Safety Milestone

Apieron, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance Of The Insight(TM) ENO System To Assist Physicians With Patient Asthma Management

FDA Clears Expanded Use Of Xoft's Axxent(R) Electronic Brachytherapy System For All Radiation Therapy Indications

BD GeneOhm(TM) MRSA Assay Part Of Largest U.S. Study Using Universal Active Surveillance To Significantly Reduce MRSA Infection Rates

Protect Your Family From The Invisible Household Poison

Oral Cancer - PDA Stresses The Importance Of Early Detection

ADP Launches New Campaign To Reduce Meth Use In California

National Council On Disability Says Let People With Psychiatric Disabilities Become Part Of The American Dream

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