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Soy may ease sleep problems in older women
09/02/2010
Surgery prevents breast cancers in high-risk women
09/01/2010
Neoadjuvant chemo often bests primary surgery for advanced ovarian CA
09/01/2010
Muscle training aids continence after prostatectomy
09/01/2010
CURRENT-OASIS 7 in PCI: high-dose clopidogrel cuts ischemia, thrombosis
09/01/2010
Mental 'exercise' linked to faster dementia progression
09/01/2010
Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay
09/01/2010
Lupus study suggests blood-thinner drugs may help
09/01/2010
Is lower thyroid activity linked to longevity?
09/01/2010
Cancer drug points way to new Alzheimer's approach
09/01/2010
CORRECTION: Surgery prevents breast cancers in high-risk women
09/01/2010
Toremifene reduces androgen deprivation-related fracture risk
09/01/2010
Unnecessary pre-op tests very common, and costly
09/01/2010
First-time mothers drive up c-section rate: study
09/01/2010
Drug costs would push millions more into poverty: study
09/01/2010
Antibiotic helped fight common wound infection
09/01/2010
China to vaccinate 100 million children to fight measles
09/01/2010
Less heparin during PCI for fondaparinux-treated ACS doesn't reduce bleeding
08/31/2010
More evidence that HRT interferes with mammogram interpretation
08/31/2010
Protocol adherence highly beneficial in status epilepticus
08/31/2010
Early and late birth ups cerebral palsy risk
08/31/2010
As fewer high-risk infants are born at specialized hospitals, mortality goes up
08/31/2010
Ketamine may cut down on immediate suicide risk, study suggests
08/31/2010
Monkeypox rising in wake of smallpox eradication
08/31/2010
Sodium excretion seen important in urinary stone formation
08/31/2010
Scientist devises faster test for detecting E.coli
08/31/2010
Most women with menopausal symptoms benefit from transdermal estradiol gel
08/31/2010
More evidence hormone therapy can muddy mammograms
08/31/2010
Automatic home monitoring detects ICD actionable events earlier
08/31/2010
Advanced endoscopic imaging rarely misses early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus
08/31/2010
Clear kids with concussions before sports: report
08/30/2010
REFILE: Behavioral therapy no extra help in female urge incontinence
08/30/2010
Most pelvic problems in teenage girls don't require internal exams
08/30/2010
Ivabradine improves outcomes in CHF with high heart rate
08/30/2010
Finger length may be linked to prostate cancer risk, study hints
08/30/2010
ACS treatment with ticagrelor rather than clopidogrel obviates genetic testing
08/30/2010
Blacks more prone to blood clots after stents
08/30/2010
Bone marrow cells can help in heart failure: study
08/30/2010
Prostate biopsy can cause urinary, erectile problems
08/30/2010
Warfarin reduces risk of myocardial infarction in atrial fibrillation patients
08/27/2010
Creatine kinase-MB better predictor of cardiac surgery outcome than troponins
08/27/2010
Urological surgeries may rise with physician-owned ambulatory surgical centers
08/27/2010
Sertindole effective alternative to risperidone for refractory schizophrenia
08/27/2010
Economy giving women pause about motherhood?
08/27/2010
Reduce warfarin dose when kidney function is impaired: study
08/27/2010
Vaginal misoprostol reduces pain during hysteroscopy without anesthesia
08/27/2010
Friendly bacteria help calm colicky babies
08/27/2010
Surgery for obesity increases 10-fold in England
08/27/2010
J&J recalls hip replacement systems
08/27/2010
Scientists uncover Achilles heel of chronic inflammatory pain
08/26/2010
Postnatal depression can be prevented by health visitors, says pioneering new study
08/26/2010
Lung cancer patients receiving palliative care had improved quality of life, extended survival
08/26/2010
Involuntary childlessness more detrimental than originally thought
08/26/2010
Gallbladder cancer may be linked to estrogens, says UH team
08/26/2010
Headaches in teens tied to overweight, smoking and lack of exercise
08/26/2010
Pharmaceuticals: A market for producing 'lemons' and serious harm
08/26/2010
Not all kidney patients treated equal: Differences in care for patients beginning on dialysis
08/26/2010
Detecting depression in caretakers of mentally ill adults
08/26/2010
Antidepressant can help treat major depression during perimenopause, menopause, VCU study shows
08/26/2010
Black women with SLE develop cardiovascular disease at early age
08/26/2010
Better treatment of atrial fibrillation and its risks
08/26/2010
Stress in middle age could contribute to late-life dementia
08/26/2010
Birth control pill equally effective for women regardless of their weight
08/26/2010
Breakthrough gene therapy prevents retinal degeneration
08/26/2010
Nearly 1 million children potentially misdiagnosed with ADHD, study finds
08/26/2010
Moderate drinking, especially wine, associated with better cognitive function
08/26/2010
Long-term sick could be identified 3 years prior to going on benefit
08/26/2010
Amphetamine use increases risk of aortic tears in young adults, UT Southwestern researchers report
08/26/2010
Special yoga classes aimed at breast cancer survivors improves recovery
08/26/2010
Multidisciplinary treatment of glioblastoma multiforme can extend patient's life
08/26/2010
Primary care doctors get little information about chronic sinusitis
08/26/2010
Early life influences risk for psychiatric disorders
08/26/2010
Black patients, women miss out on strongest medications for chronic pain
08/26/2010
Antagonistic people may increase heart attack, stroke risk
08/26/2010
All pain is not the same: Psychologist discusses gender differences in chronic pain
08/26/2010
Evolution may have pushed humans toward greater risk for type 1 diabetes, Stanford study shows
08/26/2010
Levonorgestrel IUD better than medroxyprogesterone for heavy menstrual bleeding
08/26/2010
Switch from abacavir to tenofovir may reduce cardiovascular risk
08/26/2010
Gaining on death, cooling therapy catches on slowly
08/26/2010
Fractional flow reserve-guided PCI reduces need for revascularization
08/26/2010
AlloHCT efficacious in high-risk cutaneous T-cell lymphomas
08/26/2010
No point to routine balloon pumps in PCI: study
08/25/2010
After prostatectomy, low risk men don't need frequent PSA tests: study
08/25/2010
Alteplase contraindications in stroke not warranted: study
08/25/2010
Scientists use synthetic corneas to restore vision
08/25/2010
Scientists create liver cells from patients' skin
08/25/2010
OK to hold antimalarials in feverish kids with negative rapid test
08/25/2010
Mesalamine helps prevent Crohn's relapse after surgery
08/25/2010
Gene variants put diabetics at risk of kidney disease
08/25/2010
Drug combination helped kill deadly cancer in mice
08/24/2010
Diabetes drug Avandia just as safe as Actos: study
08/24/2010
Herpes meds not linked to birth defects: study
08/24/2010
Drug-eluting stent revascularization increases risk of death, MI
08/24/2010
Adding talk therapy to meds may ease adult ADHD
08/24/2010
Radiologists call for curbs on overuse of imaging
08/24/2010
Rectal cancer increasing in younger adults: study
08/23/2010
Partner abuse tied to spanking kids
08/23/2010
Less intensive bortezomib regimen works for multiple myeloma in elderly
08/23/2010
Eltrombopag boosts platelet counts in thrombocytopenia
08/23/2010
Transapical valve implantation has learning curve: study
08/23/2010
ACOG endorses routine antibiotics within hour before C-section
08/23/2010
Same-day discharge OK for selected PCI patients
08/23/2010
Ob/gyn group backs HPV vaccines for 11-12 year olds
08/23/2010
Urinary incontinence common in older men too
08/23/2010
US FDA panel rejects Jazz drug for fibromyalgia
08/23/2010
Hepatitis E vaccine appears effective in China trial
08/23/2010
Experts find gene variants for stomach cancer
08/23/2010
Green leafy vegetables cut diabetes risk: study
08/20/2010
After caustic esophageal injury, delay reconstruction: study
08/20/2010
Abciximab in cath lab may be safer than eptifibatide
08/20/2010
Common acne treatments linked to bowel problems
08/20/2010
Behavioral therapy no extra help in female urge incontinence
08/20/2010
Study IDs 'alarming disparities' in child obesity
08/20/2010
Hormone replacement may not save women's muscle
08/20/2010
US FDA to review heart risks of Parkinson's drug
08/20/2010
Severe uveitis in Behcet's disease responds to azathioprine
08/20/2010
Kids' blood pressure not affected by mom's calcium supplements in pregnancy
08/20/2010
Patterns in serious in-flight medical emergencies
08/20/2010
Tai Chi beats stretching in fibromyalgia study
08/19/2010
Surgery better than radiation, hormone treatments for some prostate cancer, study shows
08/19/2010
Study shows splitting bowel preparation dosage is most effective cleansing method before colonoscopy
08/19/2010
Study shows physicians reluctant to use chemoprevention for prostate cancer
08/19/2010
Lithium shows no benefit for people with ALS
08/19/2010
In breakthrough, nerve connections are regenerated after spinal cord injury
08/19/2010
Tattooing linked to higher risk of hepatitis C: UBC study
08/19/2010
Community poverty impacts pre-dialysis care
08/19/2010
Brain fitness programs may help frail elderly walk faster
08/19/2010
A little adversity bodes well for those with chronic back pain
08/19/2010
1 in 4 stroke patients stop taking prevention medication within 3 months
08/19/2010
Cancer risk found for long-term hormone therapy
08/19/2010
Breast cancer risk varies among different progestins used in hormone replacement therapy
08/19/2010
Putting focus on immediate health effects may improve weight loss success
08/19/2010
Study finds similar personality types in male and female domestic violence perpetrators
08/19/2010
Deathstalker scorpion venom could improve gene therapy for brain cancer
08/19/2010
Visits to emergency departments increases in recent years
08/19/2010
Hormone therapy doesn't boost brainpower: study
08/19/2010
GnRH analogues no help before fibroid surgery
08/19/2010
More US teens get vaccinated, CDC finds
08/19/2010
Single-agent rituximab provides long-term remission in follicular lymphoma
08/19/2010
Depo Provera tied to small rise in fracture risk
08/19/2010
Aggressive pituitary tumors respond to temozolomide
08/19/2010
Study links pesticides to attention problems
08/19/2010
More mental disorders treated with drugs only
08/19/2010
Kidneys from cardiac victims good for donation-study
08/19/2010
Oral contraceptives aid fertility in women with endometriosis
08/18/2010
Obesity top threat to children's health: poll
08/18/2010
Lifestyle factors linked to teens' headaches
08/18/2010
Blood pressure test may help guide treatment
08/18/2010
Genetic signature may lead to better TB diagnosis
08/18/2010
Financial incentives affect surgical decisions
08/18/2010
Bad bumps to head could kill years later: U.S. study
08/18/2010
Rising furosemide doses in heart failure patients don't bode well
08/18/2010
Men don't need to stop IBD meds before conceiving a baby
08/18/2010
More evidence for fibromyalgia, suicide link
08/18/2010
Vitamin D not behind UVB's psoriasis benefit
08/17/2010
Single-site phacotrabeculectomy as good as 2-site operation
08/17/2010
Healthy eating helps reverse metabolic syndrome
08/17/2010
Endoscopic ultrasound as good as transabdominal for diagnosing pain
08/17/2010
Oral alternative to allergy shots improves hay fever
08/17/2010
Early graft patency rate lower with off-pump CABG
08/17/2010
Cesarean poses little respiratory risk to offspring of HIV mothers
08/16/2010
Bivalirudin reduces mortality after PCI for high-risk STEMI: post hoc analysis
08/16/2010
Pretreating deceased donors with steroids doesn't prevent renal graft failure
08/16/2010
OK to stop Pneumocystis prophylaxis when CD4 count tops 100: study
08/16/2010
Dexamethasone doesn't increase bleeding after tonsillectomy
08/16/2010
Treating post-op thyroid derangement has no clear benefit
08/16/2010
Fish oil may curb depression among teen boys
08/16/2010
Asthmatic kids do better on budesonide/formoterol 2x/day vs 1x
08/16/2010
Toxicity ends prospects for alemtuzumab as consolidation for CLL
08/16/2010
Immune system gene linked with Parkinson's: study
08/16/2010
FDA approves new "morning-after" pill
08/16/2010
Cardiac troponin significance depends on clinical setting
08/16/2010
University of Colorado halts live liver transplants after donor dies
08/16/2010
Can cancer patients benefit from phase I drug trials?
08/16/2010
Supplement may help people with depression
08/13/2010
Personality not linked to cancer risk or prognosis
08/13/2010
Vein, synthetics equally safe for carotid patching
08/13/2010
Post-op chemo helpful in high-risk bladder cancer
08/13/2010
New ACR criteria focus on early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
08/13/2010
Estrogen-only therapy may not increase lung cancer deaths
08/13/2010
Pancreatitis after ERCP linked to bile duct stenting
08/13/2010
High-risk pools an early test for health overhaul
08/13/2010
Candesartan added to amlodipine helps hypertensive CAD patients
08/13/2010
Vitamin D, calcium intake not linked to postmenopausal breast density
08/13/2010
SubQ drains, vertical incisions up C-section wound problems in superobese
08/13/2010
REFILE: Acetaminophen tied to childhood wheezing and allergies
08/13/2010
Psoriasis responds well to switch from etanercept to adalimumab
08/12/2010
Endovascular cooling improves control of therapeutic hypothermia
08/12/2010
Overweight and obese moms face more risk of early births
08/12/2010
Alphavirus-based vaccine may slow some cancers
08/12/2010
Are teen binge drinkers risking future osteoporosis?
08/12/2010
A leap forward in addiction awareness and control
08/12/2010
Brain may age faster in people whose hearts pump less blood
08/12/2010
B vitamins do not prevent vascular events in stroke patients
08/12/2010
Body weight and glaucoma risk; new 'map' for severe myopia
08/12/2010
Blue Shield of California Promotes Free Text Messaging to Expectant Mothers with Text4baby
08/12/2010
America's Health Centers to Mark National Health Center Week 2010
08/12/2010
Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
08/12/2010
Fractures significantly reduce quality of life in women with osteoporosis
08/12/2010
Center for Disease Control Survey Reports that One in Four Women Choose Permanent Birth Control
08/12/2010
Calcium supplements play an important role in maintaining bone health
08/12/2010
Dose optimization workshop helps reduce radiation dose associated with MDCT scans
08/12/2010
Study finds diet and alcohol alter epigenetics of breast cancer
08/12/2010
Cardiff study aims to uncover source of sensory problems in autism
08/12/2010
Smaller hospitals can provide safe and high-quality surgical care comparable to larger counterparts
08/12/2010
Obesity linked to lower risk of glaucoma in women
08/12/2010
Dual-source CT finds coronary artery disease in A-fib patients
08/12/2010
Getting Ahead: Care Management Meets Health Reform
08/12/2010
Pennsylvania to Begin Offering Health Plan for People with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
08/12/2010
Daily dialysis may reduce depression in kidney failure patients
08/12/2010
Community heart disease risk programs work: study
08/12/2010
Transdermal oxybutynin disappoints incontinent women
08/12/2010
Nonagenarians with acute MI may benefit from primary PCI
08/12/2010
Is obesity contributing to high c-section rates?
08/12/2010
For obese patients with AF, rate-control or rhythm-control are both OK
08/11/2010
Algorithm can't tell which kids need voiding cystourethrogram: study
08/11/2010
Should belly fat prompt early colon cancer screens?
08/11/2010
Scientists use salmonella bug to kill cancer cells
08/11/2010
Mobile clinics seen as way to cut health bill
08/11/2010
Enalapril unhelpful in infants with one ventricle
08/11/2010
Bone marrow stem cells may hold key for fatal skin disease
08/11/2010
What do food allergy labels really mean?
08/11/2010
US, states work to shut down fake healthcare plans
08/11/2010
Romidepsin an "important option" for refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
08/11/2010
Imatinib pulses improve survival with aggressive ALL
08/11/2010
Vertex hep C drug works on many in 24 weeks: study
08/11/2010
Reopening chronic total coronary occlusions may improve long-term outcomes
08/11/2010
Rates of heart attack swell as temperature drops
08/11/2010
Quick brain scan could screen for autism
08/11/2010
Prenatal smoke tied to poorer asthma-drug response
08/11/2010
Obesity linked to lower sperm count in young men
08/11/2010
Eye disorder common among diabetic adults
08/11/2010
Erectile dysfunction supplement causes QT prolongation
08/11/2010
Early PCI best for STEMI patients after out-of-hospital arrest
08/11/2010
ED supplement causes 'worrisome' heartbeat changes
08/11/2010
Communication gap seen between patients, doctors
08/11/2010
Breath test may be able to detect common cancers
08/11/2010
Adding fenofibrate to pravastatin improves mixed dyslipidemia
08/11/2010
Surgery or stenting for carotid artery disease? Question remains
08/05/2010
Nearly 1 in 5 Californians report need for mental health services, study finds
08/05/2010
New Surgery without Incisions Shows Promise for Prostate Cancer Treatment
08/05/2010
Brain scans may help guide career choice
07/29/2010
Study Shows Vitamin D Supplements Taken Early in Life Help in the Prevention of Osteoporosis
07/29/2010
Scientists discover human sperm gene is 600 million years old
07/29/2010
Brain training reverses age-related cognitive decline
07/29/2010
'Runaway' development implicated in loss of function of the aging brain
07/29/2010
New Links Between Cholesterol and Depression in The Elderly
07/29/2010
Cancer drugs may help stop major parasite
07/29/2010
Battlefield psychologists investigate stress in combat and after
07/29/2010
A new drug treatment to close the window on colon cancer
07/29/2010
Science leaders urge diabetes patients to talk with doctor before making changes to medication use
07/29/2010
HPV vaccine gives prolonged protection against genital warts and low-grade pre-cancerous growths
07/29/2010
Melanoma rates among minorities in Florida differ from national trends
07/29/2010
Beach umbrellas do not block out all solar radiation
07/29/2010
Socioeconomic status not associated with access to cochlear implants
07/29/2010
Painters at significantly increased risk of bladder cancer
07/29/2010
Mental health woes grow while spending declines
07/29/2010
Young children especially vulnerable to effects of 9/11
07/22/2010
UCLA surgeons find new way to shield vision during radiation for eye cancer
07/22/2010
Supportive community programs can prevent women from gaining weight
07/22/2010
Doctors Can Influence When Parents Wean Children From Bottle, Study Finds
07/22/2010
Children and teens with Tourette syndrome find relief with self-hypnosis
07/22/2010
Arsenic shows promise as cancer treatment, Stanford study finds
07/22/2010
An Obesity Gene, Known as FTO, Also May Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
07/22/2010
Study Finds People Living With Lung Cancer Are too Often Stigmatized Because of Link to Smoking
07/22/2010
Asthma warning for pregnant women
07/22/2010
Medications found to cause long term cognitive impairment of aging brain
07/22/2010
Many physicians do not accept responsibility to report incompetent, impaired colleagues
07/22/2010
Brain fitness program study reveals visual memory improvement in older adults
07/22/2010
Weight loss reduces hot flashes in overweight and obese women
07/22/2010
Radiation device allows for targeted breast radiation to control cancer
07/22/2010
Combined behavioral interventions best way to reduce heart disease risk
07/22/2010
High-risk prostate cancer associated with significantly lower bone mineral content loss
07/22/2010
Study: Medicare policy may account for growing length of hospice stays in nursing homes
07/22/2010
Waterborne diseases could cost over $500 million annually in US
07/22/2010
Surgery linked to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
07/16/2010
Should specialist medical training be more flexible?
07/16/2010
Antioxidants do help arteries stay healthy
07/16/2010
Drug Study Shows Improvement in Major Orthopedic Surgery Care
07/16/2010
Women live longer but in worse condition
07/16/2010
Severe angina poses 3 times the coronary artery disease risk for women than men
07/16/2010
New Study Finds Rotator Cuff Injuries Treatable, but Evidence Unclear Whether Surgery Is Preferable
07/16/2010
Depression symptoms show little change during the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease
07/16/2010
Functional MRI may predict response of hepatocellular carcinoma to chemoembolization
07/16/2010
Fish oil may reduce risk of breast cancer
07/16/2010
A Favorable Case For The E Cigarette
07/16/2010
Racism shapes African-American women's views on depression care
07/16/2010
Inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy may require 2 IVIg doses
07/12/2010
New tool can aid treatment decisions in Ewing sarcoma
07/12/2010
Calcium supplements in pregnancy don't improve mom's bone health
07/12/2010
ASCO endorses aromatase inhibitors for hormone-sensitive breast cancer
07/12/2010
Laparoscopic prostatectomy achieves "trifecta" in roughly half of men
07/12/2010
Filgrastim curbs neutropenia in pediatric neuroblastoma
07/12/2010
Antivirals ranked for effectiveness against chronic hepatitis B
07/12/2010
Adding ezetimibe to simvastatin improves lipids in type 2 diabetics
07/12/2010
Short-duration IV antibiotics adequate for infants hospitalized with UTI
07/12/2010
Dog bites can leave kids with emotional scars, too
07/12/2010
Screen all kids for dyslipidemia: study
07/12/2010
Alternative therapies don't help kids during stem cell transplants
07/12/2010
Popular food additive can cause stomach ache
07/09/2010
Overactive bladder and incontinence get worse over time: study
07/09/2010
Zidovudine/lamivudine after delivery reduces postpartum nevirapine resistance
07/09/2010
Tenodesis better than tenotomy for biceps tendon repair during rotator cuff surgery
07/09/2010
Extended treatment of HCV type 1 beneficial in slow responders
07/09/2010
Nebulized 5% saline better than normal or 3% saline for bronchiolitis in infants
07/09/2010
Misoprostol dose for medical abortion should not be reduced
07/09/2010
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor no better than SSRI in older women
07/09/2010
Similar recovery after stem cell transplant in HIV+ and HIV- lymphoma patients
07/09/2010
Tdap vaccine protects against pertussis during outbreak
07/09/2010
Women who consume large amounts of tea have increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis
07/08/2010
Vitamin D deficiency confirmed as common across a range of rheumatic conditions
07/08/2010
Proton therapy carries precise, potent punch against children's cancers
07/08/2010
MS drugs scheme 'a costly failure' for the NHS
07/08/2010
Low-dose HRT patches carry less risk of stroke than tablets
07/08/2010
Exercise may slow progression of ALS
07/08/2010
Endometriosis has a significant effect on women's work productivity, first
07/08/2010
Despite the guidelines, lower blood pressure might be unhealthy for kidney patients
07/08/2010
Data on post operative pain discussed by researchers at University Hospital
07/08/2010
Alzheimer's imaging study identifies changes in brain's white matter
07/08/2010
Acute toxicity predicts overall survival in high-grade gliomas
07/08/2010
Psychotropic medications can cause birth defects
07/08/2010
Surgical repair of knee injuries does not decrease risk of osteoarthritis
07/08/2010
Inexpensive drug to stop sight loss shown to be effective
07/08/2010
Breast milk transmits drugs and medicines to the baby
07/08/2010
HPV-positive tumor status indicates better survival in patients with oropharyngeal cancer
07/08/2010
Antibody therapy lengthens survival of metastatic melanoma patients in large clinical trial
07/08/2010
Uninsured more likely to die from trauma than patients with insurance, study finds
07/08/2010
US plan to pay hospitals for performance could hurt those in less-advantaged areas
07/08/2010
Stage II and stage III colon cancer patients treated after 1995 have improved overall survival
07/08/2010
About one-tenth of soldiers returning from Iraq may be impaired by mental health problems
07/08/2010
New Individual Personal Choice PPO Plans Provide Greater Choice, Low Rates
07/08/2010
A key mechanism links virgin olive oil to protection against breast cancer
07/08/2010
Underwater sponges and worms may hold key to cure for malaria
07/08/2010
Increased likelihood of male death from disease
07/08/2010
UCLA researchers, US military collaborate to open center for traumatic brain injury
07/08/2010
The image in the mirror and the number on the scale both count
07/08/2010
Teenage physical activity reduces risk of cognitive impairment in later life
07/08/2010
Survey: Demand for Psychiatrists Peaking
07/08/2010
Alcohol consumption lowers risk of developing several arthritic conditions
07/08/2010
SNM reprimands health insurance companies and CMS for refusing to cover tests for cancer patients
07/08/2010
Obesity may harm your sexual health
07/08/2010
Aggressive control of cardiac risk factors might not benefit all patients with diabetes
07/08/2010
Brain atrophy responsible for depression in people battling multiple sclerosis
07/08/2010
Minor kidney damage in people with type 1 diabetes leads to increased mortality
07/08/2010
Medical Advances Have Young Patients Opting for Total Hip Replacement Surgery
07/08/2010
Interventions to promote repeat breast cancer screening with mammography
07/08/2010
No link between early child cancers and living near mobile phone masts
07/08/2010
New diagnostic test for bladder cancer
07/08/2010
Calcium supplements: too much of a good thing?
07/08/2010
Better results from disk herniation surgery after a short period of sick leave
07/08/2010
Coffee may protect against head and neck cancers
07/08/2010
ACCORD eye study finds 2 therapies slow diabetic eye disease progression
07/08/2010
'Sound' science offers platform for brain treatment and manipulation
07/08/2010
Kids with peanut allergies who outgrow asthma should keep their inhalers: study
07/08/2010
Later school start means more rest, better moods
07/08/2010
Family meals, vegetables may keep kids trim
07/08/2010
Propranolol, ligation equally effective against variceal bleeding without cirrhosis
07/08/2010
Efavirenz linked to severe vitamin D deficiency
07/08/2010
Radioactive microspheres help some with colorectal cancer metastases
07/08/2010
Most cancer patients in respiratory failure don't need broncho-alveolar lavage: study
07/08/2010
Salvage vs. adjuvant radiation after prostatectomy: making the choice
07/07/2010
To protect babies, keep car seats in the car: study
07/07/2010
Vaginal isosorbide mononitrate doesn't speed time to delivery
07/07/2010
Daily glucose swings tied to cognitive impairment in elderly diabetics
07/07/2010
Tradeoffs with CABG vs stenting in patients with kidney disease
07/07/2010
REFILE: Adoption of adjuvant chemo for early lung cancer has improved outcomes
07/07/2010
BPH drug switch may boost PSA velocity
07/07/2010
Warm ischemia during surgery on solitary kidney: every minute counts
07/07/2010
Best treatment for rotator cuff tears remains uncertain
07/07/2010
Birth before 39 weeks tied to more deaths in newborns with heart defects
07/06/2010
Glucosamine doesn't ease low back pain: study
07/06/2010
No blood glucose benefit with most soy isoflavones
07/06/2010
Adoption of adjuvant chemo for early lung cancer has improved outcomes
07/06/2010
Low-dose hormones show slight benefit for postmenopausal chest pain
07/06/2010
Fenofibric acid plus statin synergistically improve metabolic parameters
07/06/2010
U.S. guidelines would expand bone mineral density tests to at-risk women under 60
07/05/2010
Limited value of 2-month sputum smear in predicting TB culture conversion
07/05/2010
BP control important during antithrombotic therapy
07/05/2010
Imatinib may help in nonresectable dermatofibrosarcoma
07/05/2010
Is triennial HbA1c screening too frequent?
07/02/2010
CT-guided pleural needle biopsy effective in diagnosing patients with pleural effusion
07/02/2010
Plasma D-dimer useful in diagnosis/prognosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm
07/01/2010
ACL reconstruction does not improve at-rest pain
07/01/2010
Congress Fails Seniors; 21 Percent Medicare Cut in Effect Today
07/01/2010
Devastating 21% SGR Cuts to Medicare Disproportionately Impact Cancer Care
07/01/2010
High levels of fructose, trans fats lead to significant liver disease, says study
07/01/2010
Exercise trumps creatine in cardiac rehab
07/01/2010
Early and aggressive arthritis treatment recommended
07/01/2010
Ear tubes appear safe for children with cochlear implants
07/01/2010
Kiwanis, UNICEF Join Forces to Save 129 Million Mothers and Newborns
07/01/2010
CPAP therapy provides a memory boost for adults with sleep apnea
07/01/2010
Mayo Clinic Health Letter Offers Advice for Maintaining Vitality: How to Age Without Getting Old
07/01/2010
A Majority of Women Didn't Get Second Opinions Before Gynecological Surgery, Poll Says
07/01/2010
Danish children at risk from psychotropic medicines
07/01/2010
Stigma of migraine is significant; worse for those with chronic migraine
07/01/2010
Puberty and sleep regulation can influence alcohol use during early adolescence
07/01/2010
Adverse childhood experiences linked to frequent headache in adults
07/01/2010
Violence, not overdose, the likely method of suicide in veterans with substance use disorders
07/01/2010
Treatment for Eating Disorders Not Just for the Young
07/01/2010
Reports from Tianjin Medical University, Neurological Institute highlight recent research in glioma
07/01/2010
Genetic markers could predict prostate cancer in younger men, U-M study finds
07/01/2010
Study finds mixed results on effectiveness of surgical care improvement measures
07/01/2010
Education matters: Study of women's health insurance links education to coverage
07/01/2010
Early menopause linked to higher risk of future cardiovascular disease
07/01/2010
Cold cereal might beat a hot breakfast
07/01/2010
Study finds prostate screening cuts cancer deaths
07/01/2010
High rates of hyperglycemia in VLBW infants linked to inotropes, lipid infusions
07/01/2010
Subglottic drainage decreases risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia
07/01/2010
Excess serotonin cells explain Parkinson's transplant problem
07/01/2010
All-trans retinoic acid boosts lung cancer chemotherapy
07/01/2010
CPAP may reduce recurrent vascular events after TIA
07/01/2010
Cystic fibrosis patients require high doses of vitamin K
07/01/2010
Families don't trust bad news from ICU doctors: study
07/01/2010
Gastroparesis commonly presents with abdominal pain
06/30/2010
Fewer respiratory events when patients control propofol sedation
06/30/2010
Statins underused in diabetics
06/30/2010
Endovascular repair of ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm encouraging
06/30/2010
Supplemental testosterone may raise cardiovascular risk in older frail men
06/30/2010
Cardiovascular risk factors lower in ALL survivors treated with growth hormone
06/30/2010
Psychogenic seizures often resolve with interpersonal therapy
06/30/2010
Endometrial polyps are not necessarily cancer precursors
06/30/2010
Salvage radiation effective after ultrasound treatment of localized prostate cancer
06/30/2010
Uterine artery occlusion during laparoscopic myomectomy reduces blood loss
06/30/2010
Carotid ultrasound rules out CAD as left ventricular systolic dysfunction cause
06/30/2010
mTOR inhibitors no magic bullet for polycystic kidneys
06/29/2010
Early start to maintenance dialysis of no benefit in CKD
06/29/2010
Statins linked to lower risk of recurrence after prostatectomy
06/29/2010
Prophylactic azithromycin helps avoid bronchiolitis obliterans in lung recipients
06/29/2010
Hypofractionated radiotherapy outcomes good in prostate CA: study
06/29/2010
Culturally sensitive program helps south Asian diabetics
06/29/2010
RAAS blockers not useful for cardiac patients with preserved LV function
06/29/2010
Benefits of early aggressive RA treatment extend over long-term
06/29/2010
Watch for eating disorders in females with type 1 diabetes: study
06/28/2010
Statins not so helpful in primary prevention
06/28/2010
Standard chemo OK for age-80+ patients with SCLC: study
06/28/2010
Resection curbs drug-resistant hypermotor seizures
06/28/2010
P450 variant, PPIs affect cardioprotective effect of clopidogrel
06/28/2010
Rheumatoid arthritis slowed similarly by DMARDs, biologics and steroids
06/28/2010
Cancer survivors are often parents of youngsters
06/28/2010
Anastrozole may be more effective in thinner women
06/28/2010
Artificial urinary sphincter effective for many women with stress urinary incontinence
06/28/2010
Liposomal amphotericin B effective for AIDS-related cryptococcal meningitis
06/28/2010
Evidence of rosiglitazone's cardiac harm "overwhelming"
06/28/2010
Febrile seizure rate higher with MMRV vaccine than with MMR + V
06/28/2010
Similar 5-year outcomes of PCI, CABG for left main artery disease
06/25/2010
Air pollution from car exhaust might trigger strokes: study
06/25/2010
Tolterodine aids alpha blockers in men with overactive bladder
06/25/2010
Early exposure to cow's milk protein may have benefits: study
06/25/2010
High-dose chemo, surgery salvage a minority of germ cell tumor late relapses
06/25/2010
Topical treatments provide effective local pain relief
06/24/2010
AIDS drugs given to pregnant women block 99 percent of HIV transmission to breastfed babies
06/24/2010
Children's Hospital Boston Researcher Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Develop Novel Neonatal Vaccines
06/24/2010
UNC study helps explain why black patients with lung cancer have surgery less often than whites
06/24/2010
Apple juice improves behavior but not cognition in Alzheimer's patients
06/24/2010
Study examines reasons patients with early stage lung cancer do not have surgery
06/24/2010
Botox eases nerve pain in certain patients
06/24/2010
AMA Works to Strengthen the Physician Workforce to Meet the Nation's Health Care Needs
06/24/2010
Control of cancer cell pathways key to halting disease spread, Stanford study shows
06/24/2010
Study reveals causes of survival disparities based on insurance among rectal cancer patients
06/24/2010
Hemodialysis patients on digoxin have increased mortality
06/24/2010
Drug-eluting stents improve outcomes more than bare-metal stents
06/24/2010
Split-dose regimen is effective bowel prep for a.m. colonoscopy
06/24/2010
Partial nephrectomy boosts survival with benign tumors
06/24/2010
Valproate-doxorubicin may slow refractory mesothelioma
06/24/2010
Bariatric surgery often relieves female sexual dysfunction
06/24/2010
Cardiovascular risk assessment not improved with carotid measure
06/23/2010
In sleep apnea patients, drugs better than CPAP for hypertension
06/23/2010
"Expressive writing" helps some patients with IBS
06/23/2010
Too little weight gain risky in twin pregnancy
06/23/2010
Stenting comparable to CABG in some with stenosis
06/23/2010
First-line gefitinib slows EGFR-mutated lung cancer progression
06/23/2010
Early use of TIPS controls variceal bleeding in severe cirrhosis
06/23/2010
Paramedics can do ultrasonography in a moving ambulance: study
06/23/2010
Antihypertensives helpful in diabetics with and without kidney disease
06/23/2010
Problems few after gastric vein gluing
06/23/2010
Oral plus IV treatment seen more effective for pediatric urticaria
06/23/2010
B vitamins make no difference in heart disease, cancer
06/22/2010
Shorter course of sodium stibogluconate speeds cure of cutaneous leishmaniasis
06/22/2010
Carboplatin chemotherapy helpful after lung resection
06/22/2010
Central compartment lymph node dissection could improve thyroidectomy outcomes
06/22/2010
Subclinical hypothyroidism adversely affects pregnancy outcomes: study
06/22/2010
Oral micronized progesterone eases vasomotor symptoms
06/22/2010
Anterior vaginal wall repair with mesh reduces prolapse recurrence
06/22/2010
End-to-end repair favored for obstetric anal sphincter tears
06/22/2010
Interferon alpha achieves remission of uveitis in Behcet's disease
06/22/2010
Older antibiotic as good as ciprofloxacin for severe acute COPD
06/22/2010
Non-culprit coronary artery PCI during STEMI may increase mortality
06/22/2010
Patient factors weigh in deciding which procedure to use for BPH
06/21/2010
Prophylactic phenobarbital may reduce seizures in neonatal encephalopathy
06/21/2010
Evidence does not support oxygen therapy for AMI
06/21/2010
TSH-stimulated goiter therapy cuts radiation exposure
06/21/2010
Sentinel node micrometastases do not mandate complete axillary node dissection
06/21/2010
Mixing insulin aspart and detemir in a single syringe lets children avoid extra shots
06/21/2010
Blood sampling via peripheral catheter found reliable in children
06/21/2010
Calcium channel blocker improves cardioprotection in hypertensive diabetics
06/21/2010
Single-layer c-section closure ups risk of uterine rupture
06/21/2010
Low-dose pregnenolone improves performance in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
06/21/2010
No good evidence for procainamide in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
06/18/2010
To assess left atrial volume, use multi-detector CT: study
06/18/2010
No increase in birth defects from efavirenz use in early pregnancy
06/18/2010
Radiotherapy can be helpful in advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma
06/18/2010
Treating mild hypothyroidism won't improve cognition
06/18/2010
Cyclosporine helps Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis
06/18/2010
Psychological interventions are beneficial in RA patients
06/18/2010
Laparoscopic approach reduces pain after hysterectomy
06/18/2010
Autologous chondrocyte implantation benefits knees over long term
06/18/2010
Probiotics may prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
06/17/2010
U of M study: Monitoring cholesterol increases life expectancy
06/17/2010
Tumor virus is best predictor of throat cancer survival
06/17/2010
Study is first to show that highly variable sleep schedules predict elevated suicide risk
06/17/2010
Some statins have unintended effects and warrant closer monitoring, study finds
06/17/2010
Simple eye test measures damage from multiple sclerosis, UT Southwestern researchers find
06/17/2010
Shortcut through eyelid gives surgeons less-invasive approach to fix brain fluid leaks
06/17/2010
Adolescents cope with mental illness stigmas, report CWRU researchers
06/17/2010
Uninsured Americans have 50 percent higher odds of dying in hospital from heart attack or stroke
06/17/2010
A new cancer vaccine starves tumors of blood
06/17/2010
96 percent of vasectomy patients cleared without need for multiple semen samples
06/17/2010
Study finds young men more vulnerable to relationship ups and downs than women
06/17/2010
U of M study definitively links indoor tanning to melanoma
06/17/2010
Study finds poor compliance with cirrhosis surveillance recommendations
06/17/2010
Racial disparities in asthma exist even among children with equal access to health care
06/17/2010
Propofol poses low risk in pediatric imaging studies, but risk increases with anesthesia duration
06/17/2010
Pitt team finds commonly used seizure drug could treat severe genetic liver disease
06/17/2010
New myeloma drug shows promise in early testing
06/17/2010
New criteria proposed for diagnosing fibromyalgia
06/17/2010
High-school seniors with excessive daytime sleepiness have an increased risk of depression
06/17/2010
New treatment method safe, effective for advanced melanoma patients
06/17/2010
Sleep problems are common in US soldiers returning from wartime deployment
06/17/2010
New 'microbead' radiotherapy more effective with molecular imaging
06/17/2010
Delay in surgery not likely to worsen tumors in men with low-risk prostate cancer
06/17/2010
Cardiac imaging breakthrough helps determine diminished blood flow to the heart
06/17/2010
Blood-sugar lowering medications may increase risk for false positive results in cancer screenings
06/17/2010
Polyphenols in red wine and green tea halt prostate cancer growth
06/17/2010
Implantable Cardiac Pacemaker Turns 50
06/17/2010
New Survey Finds Rosacea Worsens with Exposure to Heat Sources
06/17/2010
New Hope for Early Breast Cancer Detection
06/17/2010
Continuing Warfarin Therapy Proves Safe for Patients during Device Surgery
06/17/2010
A good CHAP reduces rates of heart disease and stroke in communities
06/17/2010
'Scout scans' map the way in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment
06/17/2010
GI problems less frequent with celecoxib than diclofenac/omeprazole
06/17/2010
Coronary stent outcomes are better after morning procedures: study
06/17/2010
Quinolones best after transrectal prostate biopsy
06/17/2010
One session of argon plasma coagulation heals radiation proctitis
06/17/2010
Low, high manganese levels may affect the infant brain
06/17/2010
Exercise might aid asthma control: study
06/17/2010
Treating ADHD doesn't help patients stop smoking
06/17/2010
Statin's effect on coronary ischemia similar to amlodipine's
06/17/2010
Targeting lactate clearance improves ICU outcomes
06/17/2010
Cord blood transplants a viable option in leukemia
06/16/2010
Steroid injections for macular edema may cause crystalline maculopathy
06/16/2010
HIV-infected women on HAART can breast-feed safely
06/16/2010
Zotarolimus- and everolimus-eluting stents have similar outcomes at one year
06/16/2010
Uterine artery embolization outcome comparable to surgery
06/16/2010
Zoledronic acid boosts survival in multiple myeloma patients
06/16/2010
Early sildenafil after prostate brachytherapy could improve erectile function
06/16/2010
Hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy effective for recurrent glioma
06/16/2010
CORRECTION: Letrozole/goserelin is effective hormone therapy for premenopausal breast CA
06/16/2010
More subclinical respiratory depression seen with ketamine than propofol for sedation
06/15/2010
PPV weak after hospitalization for pneumonia -- but better than nothing
06/15/2010
PE risk factor assessment reduces need for CT angiograms
06/15/2010
Local treatment boosts androgen-deprivation therapy in prostate cancer
06/15/2010
Different calcium salts effective for bone building in osteoporosis
06/15/2010
Similar IVF outcomes with different ovulation induction regimens
06/15/2010
Mastectomy rates still declining across US
06/14/2010
Exhaled nitric oxide concentration reflects occupational asthma risk
06/14/2010
Olanzapine promising outpatient therapy for anorexia
06/14/2010
Earlier intervention important for adolescents with resistant depression.
06/14/2010
Voriconazole no better than natamycin for fungal keratitis: study
06/14/2010
Are incidental brain MRI findings of concern in children?
06/14/2010
Surgery for femoroacetabular impingement often helpful
06/14/2010
At 1 year, drug-eluting stents reduce revascularization in diabetics: study
06/14/2010
Oral contraceptive use in IVF protocols reduces pregnancy rates
06/14/2010
High-potency probiotic mix has benefits in relapsing ulcerative colitis
06/11/2010
Consider later-generation fluoroquinolone for extensively drug-resistant TB
06/11/2010
120-W laser vaporization safer than TURP
06/11/2010
Study backs Avastin (bevacizumab) as cheap eye treatment
06/11/2010
Mental decline from type 2 diabetes can start in middle age
06/11/2010
Behavioral therapy plus exercise may ease fibromyalgia
06/11/2010
Stopping hormone therapy worse than not starting?
06/11/2010
Behavioral graded exercise cuts risk of joint replacement in hip osteoarthritis
06/11/2010
Cefepime is safe in pediatric patients: meta-analysis
06/11/2010
Interventional procedures for headaches are popular - without data
06/11/2010
Sun-induced skin cancer: new discovery permits doctors to assess genetic risk
06/10/2010
Study: Prostate cancer patients' weight linked to tumor size
06/10/2010
Radiation does not improve survival for rare, invasive bladder cancer
06/10/2010
Patients who refuse prostate cancer surgery have worse long-term survival
06/10/2010
Nanoparticle PSA test predicts if prostate cancer will return
06/10/2010
Research Suggests Latinos at Highest Risk for Eye Disease
06/10/2010
Aspirin recommendations changed for many younger diabetic patients
06/10/2010
ADHD linked to low maternal education, lone parents and welfare benefits
06/10/2010
Double intrauterine insemination does not improve live birth rates
06/10/2010
Pregnancy may trigger or worsen OCD symptoms
06/10/2010
Oxalate kidney stones more common in diabetics
06/10/2010
Beware of kidney risks with Avastin
06/10/2010
High-dose lapatinib in breast CA protocol causes diarrhea
06/10/2010
Removing omental fat doesn't improve insulin sensitivity
06/10/2010
Rapid stop of antidepressants leads to quicker recurrences
06/10/2010
Gold standard TURP challenged by new techniques
06/09/2010
Major birth defects tied to valproic acid
06/09/2010
Bright light therapy improves sleep in PTSD
06/09/2010
Is propofol safe in kids?
06/09/2010
Chlorhexidine wipes do not prevent infection in mothers and newborns
06/09/2010
Women with PCOS may benefit from a low-glycemic index diet
06/09/2010
Vitamin D supplementation doesn't reduce bone turnover
06/09/2010
CT can rule out abdominal injuries after blunt trauma in kids
06/09/2010
Gabapentin effective in treating alcohol dependence
06/09/2010
IV plus oral iron better corrects anemia of pregnancy
06/09/2010
REFILE: Beta-blockers found safe, beneficial in patients with COPD
06/08/2010
Renal tumor cryoablation is well tolerated, especially in selected patients
06/08/2010
Cheap gout drug proves useful for angina: study
06/08/2010
Breast cancer may change biology when it spreads to the liver
06/08/2010
SPECT/CT helps guide management of diabetic foot infection
06/08/2010
Immunochemical test better than guaiac for fecal occult blood screening
06/08/2010
Labor induction more effective with Foley balloon inflated to 60 mL
06/08/2010
Early glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition may improve primary PCI outcomes
06/08/2010
Doctors try to standardize brain death diagnosis
06/07/2010
When sentinel node is positive, leave other axillary nodes alone: study
06/07/2010
Intermittent flashes of bright light improve alertness at night
06/07/2010
Doxycycline's anti-osteoarthritis effect reduced in bowlegged women
06/07/2010
Ipilimumab, tremelimumab turn responders' hair white
06/07/2010
Pamidronate infusion in children lengthens corrected QT interval
06/07/2010
Radiotherapy prolongs survival with locally advanced prostate cancer
06/07/2010
Cool heads reduce disability in newborns with encephalopathy
06/07/2010
Should EMTs delay defibrillation to allow time for CPR?
06/07/2010
Coronary calcium score doesn't help predict risk in low-risk men
06/04/2010
Stenting and carotid endarterectomy have similar 4-week QOL outcomes
06/04/2010
Prompt cholecystectomy in elderly saves lives and money: study
06/04/2010
Circumcision may prevent sex-related penis injuries
06/04/2010
Adding exhaled CO2/O2 to D-dimer level improves segmental PE detection
06/04/2010
Hormone patch may be safer for women than pills
06/04/2010
Statins slow rheumatic mitral stenosis progression
06/04/2010
Endoscopic approach spares kidney in low grade cancer
06/04/2010
Computerized system may cut excessive prescribing in the ER
06/04/2010
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