News:

Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons (11/26/2008, HealthDay) Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor (11/06/2008, HealthDay) Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates (11/03/2008, HealthDay)

Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons (11/26/2008, HealthDay)
Exhaust From Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments (11/25/2008, HealthDay)
Vest Monitors 'Individual' Air Pollution (11/12/2008, HealthDay)
Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor (11/06/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer (11/05/2008, HealthDay)
Hormones May Be to Blame for Women's Cavity Rates (10/17/2008, HealthDay)
Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy (09/18/2008, HealthDay)
Plastic Chemical Tied to Heart Disease and Diabetes (09/16/2008, HealthDay)
Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil (09/05/2008, HealthDay)
Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk (08/19/2008, HealthDay)
1976 Italian Dioxin Release Damaged Babies' Thyroids (08/01/2008, HealthDay)
Chinese Ants Show Promise in Fighting Arthritis, Other Diseases (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
Seasonal Flu Outbreaks Start in Asia: Study (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
Family Study Associates Pesticide Use With Parkinson's Risk (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
Smog's Origins Get Clearer (03/20/2008, HealthDay)
Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS Viruses Evolved More Than Once (02/29/2008, HealthDay)
HEPA Filters May Improve Cardiovascular Health (02/15/2008, HealthDay)
Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep (02/12/2008, HealthDay)
Industrial Solvent May Increase Risk for Parkinsonism (01/11/2008, HealthDay)

Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination (12/16/2008, HealthDay) U.S. May Soon Face Shortage of General Surgeons (12/10/2008, HealthDay) Patients' Photos Help Boost Radiologists' Accuracy (12/02/2008, HealthDay) Fewer Than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke (11/24/2008, HealthDay) Pediatric Heart Surgeons May Be Best Choice for Adults (11/07/2008, HealthDay) Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home (11/04/2008, HealthDay) America's Pending Shortage of Cancer Doctors (10/31/2008, HealthDay) Doctors Often Overestimate Patients' Health Literacy (10/17/2008, HealthDay)

Viagra May Shield Heart from Blood Pressure Damage (01/05/2009, HealthDay) Naltrexone Shots Boost Alcoholics' Quality of Life (01/01/2009, Reuters Health) Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma (12/29/2008, HealthDay) Cancer Drug May Help with Kidney Transplants (12/29/2008, HealthDay) Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk (12/23/2008, HealthDay) Zolpimist Approved for Insomnia (12/22/2008, HealthDay) Older Drugs Better at Fighting Depression in Parkinson's Patients (12/17/2008, HealthDay) Alzheimer's Drugs Also Treat Behavioral, Psych Problems (12/17/2008, HealthDay) Drug May Stop Diabetics' Glucose Decline at Night (12/11/2008, Reuters Health) Letrozole Beats Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer (12/11/2008, Reuters Health) 2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women (12/10/2008, HealthDay) Fibrate Drug Does Not Cut Heart Risks in Diabetics (12/10/2008, Reuters Health) Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy (12/09/2008, HealthDay) Electronic Prescribing Saves Patients Money (12/08/2008, HealthDay) Most Newer Antipsychotics No Better Than Older Ones, Just Different (12/05/2008, HealthDay) Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics (12/03/2008, HealthDay) Generic Heart Drugs As Good As Brand-Name Counterparts (12/02/2008, HealthDay) Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit (11/26/2008, HealthDay) Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder (11/24/2008, HealthDay) Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny Of 'Off-Label' Drug Use (11/24/2008, HealthDay) New Migraine Drug Shows Promise (11/24/2008, HealthDay) Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes (11/18/2008, HealthDay) Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought (11/10/2008, HealthDay) When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart (11/05/2008, HealthDay) Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase (11/03/2008, HealthDay) Biologics Don't Raise Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (10/28/2008, HealthDay) Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients (10/27/2008, HealthDay) New Drug May Strengthen Women's Bones (10/27/2008, HealthDay) Common Heart Drugs May Hamper Blood Thinner (10/27/2008, HealthDay) Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (10/27/2008, HealthDay) Cost of Diabetes Care Has Doubled (10/27/2008, HealthDay) Drug Improves Outcomes for Gout Patients (10/26/2008, HealthDay) New MS Therapies Show Promise (10/24/2008, HealthDay) Doctors Often Prescribe Placebo Treatments (10/24/2008, HealthDay) Colon Cancer Drug Won't Help Those With Certain Gene Mutation (10/24/2008, HealthDay) New Diet Pill Doubles Weight Loss of Current Drugs (10/23/2008, HealthDay) One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues (10/21/2008, HealthDay)

Diet Tied to Survival in Breast Cancer Patients (01/05/2009, Reuters Health) Diet Appears to Alter Heart Failure Risk (12/25/2008, Reuters Health) Iron-Rich Diet May Boost Parkinson's Risk (12/25/2008, Reuters Health) Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene (12/17/2008, HealthDay) Fruits and Veggies May Strengthen Bones (12/12/2008, HealthDay) Mediterranean Diet Enriched with Nuts Cuts Heart Risks (12/08/2008, HealthDay) Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food (11/13/2008, HealthDay) Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure (11/05/2008, HealthDay) Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk (10/22/2008, HealthDay) Western Diet Boosts Global Heart Attack Risk 30% (10/20/2008, HealthDay)

Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged (09/15/2008, HealthDay)
Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
Gender Bias at Play in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis (03/10/2008, HealthDay)

Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report (11/10/2008, HealthDay)

Most Mt. Everest Deaths Occur Near Summit During Descent (12/11/2008, HealthDay)
Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls (11/19/2008, HealthDay)
Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D (11/07/2008, HealthDay)
Head-First Slide a Heads-Up Play (10/21/2008, HealthDay)
Fall Sports Peak Time for Lower Leg Damage (09/27/2008, HealthDay)
Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids' Sports Injuries (09/14/2008, HealthDay)
Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athlete Injuries (08/25/2008, HealthDay)
Refs May Be Blinded by Red Uniforms (08/15/2008, HealthDay)
Brain Slow to Judge Fast-Moving Objects Head-On (08/06/2008, HealthDay)
Light Stretching Improves Range of Joint Motion (08/06/2008, HealthDay)
Pill Could Boost Sports Performance (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players (07/25/2008, HealthDay)
Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes (07/14/2008, HealthDay)
Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness (07/10/2008, HealthDay)
Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing (07/10/2008, HealthDay)
Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
Playing It Safe With High School Sports (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest (06/27/2008, HealthDay)
International Blood Doping Tests May Miss Cheaters (06/26/2008, HealthDay)
Sprinters Closest to Starter's Pistol Have Edge (06/26/2008, HealthDay)
Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
Pro Baseball Helps Keep Skin Cancer From Scoring (06/20/2008, HealthDay)
Tennis Players Ace Perception of Speed, Motion (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
Sports Doping's Effect May Be in the Mind (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
Don't Let Injury Spoil Outdoor Summer Fun (06/16/2008, HealthDay)
Baseball Teams Strike Out When Jet-Lagged (06/10/2008, HealthDay)
Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance (06/06/2008, HealthDay)
Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
Black Athletes' Hearts May Differ From Those of Whites (06/02/2008, HealthDay)
Football Can Shrink Players (05/30/2008, HealthDay)
Injury Patterns Similar for 'Circus' Artists, Elite Athletes (05/30/2008, HealthDay)
Knee Injuries Main Cause of HS Sports Surgeries (05/29/2008, HealthDay)
Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety (05/10/2008, HealthDay)
Exercise Plays Role in Recovery From Sports Injuries (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
Young Gymnasts Tumbling and Vaulting Their Way to the ER (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
Increased Heart Risk Seen for Retired NFL Players (03/30/2008, HealthDay)
Therapy Could Save Limbs After Frostbite (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
New Guidelines Urged for Young Athletes' Neck Injuries (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
Elbow, Shoulder Injuries Take Heavy Toll on Pro Baseball Players (03/08/2008, HealthDay)
Biking, Walking Best for New Knees (03/06/2008, HealthDay)

Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Older People (01/06/2009, HealthDay)
Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail (01/02/2009, HealthDay)
Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail (01/02/2009, HealthDay) Depression, Age Linked to Post-Prostatectomy Pain (12/31/2008, Reuters Health) Optimal Warfarin Dosing Improves Anticoagulation Control (12/30/2008, HealthDay)
Cancer Drug May Help With Kidney Transplants (12/29/2008, HealthDay)
Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens (12/29/2008, HealthDay)
Statins Help Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery (12/26/2008, HealthDay)
Rate of Unnecessary C-Sections Far Lower Than Thought (12/24/2008, HealthDay)
Circumcision Rates Too Low (12/23/2008, HealthDay)
Coated Stents Better Than Bare Metal Ones in Short Run (12/18/2008, HealthDay)
Quit-Smoking Program Cuts Postop Complications (12/18/2008, Reuters Health) Doctors Describe First U.S. Face Transplant (12/17/2008, HealthDay)
Uninsured Face Worse Outcomes After Diverticulitis (12/15/2008, HealthDay)
Gastric Bypass Success Sparks Debate (12/14/2008, HealthDay)
Two Endometrial Cancer Treatments May Not Work (12/12/2008, HealthDay)
Cost of Hospital Cardiac Care on the Rise (12/11/2008, HealthDay)
Multiple ICD Replacements Can Predict Complications (12/11/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. May Soon Face Shortage of General Surgeons (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
Returning to the Road Tricky After Injury (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
Steroid After Tonsillectomy Raises Bleeding Risk (12/09/2008, HealthDay)
Women's Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack (12/08/2008, HealthDay)
New Criteria Could Expand Number of Liver Transplant Candidates (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
Treatment Options Are Many for Prostate Cancer (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
Intestinal 'Sleeve' Mimics Effects of Gastric Bypass (12/04/2008, HealthDay)
Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin (12/03/2008, HealthDay)
More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer (12/03/2008, HealthDay)
Another Study Warns of Risk From Cardiac Surgery Drug (12/02/2008, HealthDay)
Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy (12/02/2008, HealthDay)
Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer (12/01/2008, HealthDay)
Anesthesia Type Won't Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes (11/26/2008, HealthDay)
Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps (11/25/2008, HealthDay)
'Fresh' Transfusions Improve Odds for Cancer Patients After Surgery (11/24/2008, HealthDay)
Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals (11/20/2008, HealthDay)
Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome (11/19/2008, HealthDay)
Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction (11/17/2008, HealthDay)
Unique Bone Marrow Transplant Said to Cure Sickle Cell (11/14/2008, HealthDay)
Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing (11/14/2008, HealthDay)
IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries (11/14/2008, HealthDay)
IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries (11/14/2008, HealthDay) With Angioplasty, More Is Better (11/12/2008, HealthDay)
Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants (11/12/2008, HealthDay)
New Type of Stent Shows Promise (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery (11/11/2008, HealthDay) Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery (11/10/2008, HealthDay)
Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes (11/10/2008, HealthDay)
Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood (11/10/2008, HealthDay)
Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery (11/10/2008, HealthDay)
Pediatric Heart Surgeons May Be Best Choice for Adults (11/07/2008, HealthDay)
'Scaffold' Could One Day Repair Damaged Hearts (11/07/2008, HealthDay)
Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival (11/01/2008, HealthDay)
General Anesthesia Tied to Developmental Woes in Kids (10/21/2008, HealthDay)
Questions Continue About Using Beta Blockers Before Surgery (10/20/2008, HealthDay)
Tests May ID Older Patients at Risk for Post-Op Delirium (10/20/2008, HealthDay)
Tests May ID Older Patients at Risk for Post-Op Delirium (10/20/2008, HealthDay) Questions Continue About Using Beta Blockers Before Surgery (10/20/2008, HealthDay) Study Urges Low-Tech Solutions for Medical Errors (10/19/2008, HealthDay)
Low Blood Pressure During Surgery Boosts Stroke Risk (10/18/2008, HealthDay)
Low Blood Pressure During Surgery Boosts Stroke Risk (10/18/2008, HealthDay) Rethinking Prostate Cancer in Older Men (10/17/2008, HealthDay)
Gene Signature for Liver Cancer Recurrence Found (10/15/2008, HealthDay)
Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition (10/15/2008, HealthDay)
A One-Man History of Cardiac Advances (10/14/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: After a Hip Replacement (10/14/2008, HealthDay)
Autumn Sees More Women With Bunion Problems (10/12/2008, HealthDay)
Liver Transplant Patients at Higher Cancer Risk (10/10/2008, HealthDay)
Racial Disparities Exist in Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes (10/10/2008, HealthDay)
Brain Rewires Itself After Hand Transplant (10/09/2008, HealthDay)
Some Arteries Opened Safely Without Heparin (10/09/2008, HealthDay)
Form IDs Spinal Patients Likely to Stick With Therapy (10/05/2008, HealthDay)
Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death (10/03/2008, HealthDay)
Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement (10/03/2008, HealthDay)
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher for Asian-White Couples (10/03/2008, HealthDay)
Beta Blockers May Cut Mortality in COPD Patients After Surgery (10/01/2008, HealthDay)
Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant (09/29/2008, HealthDay)
Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery (09/29/2008, HealthDay)
Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery (09/25/2008, HealthDay)
Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases (09/25/2008, HealthDay)
Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack (09/24/2008, HealthDay)
Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk (09/22/2008, HealthDay)
Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment (09/21/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Is LASIK Right for You? (09/19/2008, HealthDay)
New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes (09/17/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Suppress 'Hunger Hormone' (09/16/2008, HealthDay)
Diabetics Less Likely to Lose Weight After Gastric Bypass (09/15/2008, HealthDay)
Bye, Bye Back Fat? (09/12/2008, HealthDay)
Weight-Loss Surgery Weighed as Diabetes Rx (09/12/2008, HealthDay)
Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing (09/06/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section (09/05/2008, HealthDay)
Defibrillators Don't Diminish Quality of Life (09/03/2008, HealthDay)
Cataracts World's Leading Cause of Vision Loss (08/29/2008, HealthDay)
Bunion Surgery Patients Need 6 Weeks Before Driving (08/28/2008, HealthDay)
Angioplasty Scoring System Predicts Risk of Death (08/27/2008, HealthDay)
Taking Codeine While Breast-Feeding May Harm Infant (08/25/2008, HealthDay)
Finding May Allow Some Women to Stop Blood Thinners (08/25/2008, HealthDay)
Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux (08/22/2008, HealthDay)
Smokers More Likely to Bleed After Throat Surgery (08/22/2008, HealthDay)
Face Transplants Show Promising Results (08/21/2008, HealthDay)
Osteo Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo (08/21/2008, HealthDay)
Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery (08/19/2008, HealthDay)
A Hope: Contaminant-Free Synthetic Heparin (08/18/2008, HealthDay)
Gum Chewing May Speed Colon Surgery Recovery (08/18/2008, HealthDay)
Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist (08/18/2008, HealthDay)
Older Adults Reluctant to Question Surgical Treatment (08/15/2008, HealthDay)
Surgery Helps With Prostate Cancer, Sometimes (08/12/2008, HealthDay)
Post-Surgical Epidural May Boost Survival (08/12/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Prepare Yourself for Surgery (08/12/2008, HealthDay)
New Technique Removes Gallbladder Without External Incisions (08/08/2008, HealthDay)
GI Bleeding After Stroke Raises Death Risk (08/06/2008, HealthDay)
Eradicating Gut Bacteria Improves Stomach Cancer Outcomes (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Test New Source for Blood Platelets (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
New Treatment Lessens Heart Attack Damage (07/30/2008, HealthDay)
Surgical Errors Cost Almost $1.5B a Year (07/28/2008, HealthDay)
Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players (07/25/2008, HealthDay)
Simple Procedure Improves Male Fertility (07/23/2008, HealthDay)
Alcohol Use Frequently Overlooked Before Surgery (07/23/2008, HealthDay)
More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers (07/22/2008, HealthDay)
Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease (07/21/2008, HealthDay)
Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab (07/18/2008, HealthDay)
No Evidence Breast Self-Exams Cut Cancer Deaths (07/16/2008, HealthDay)
Hip, Knee Replacements Do Ease Symptoms (07/15/2008, HealthDay)
Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes (07/14/2008, HealthDay)
Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes (07/14/2008, HealthDay)
ACL Reconstruction With Cadaver Tissue Risky in Younger Patients (07/10/2008, HealthDay)
Breast-Conserving Surgery Leaves Many Cancer Patients Disappointed (07/09/2008, HealthDay)
Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes (07/04/2008, HealthDay)
Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness (07/02/2008, HealthDay)
New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster (07/02/2008, HealthDay)
Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age (06/27/2008, HealthDay)
New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials (06/25/2008, HealthDay)
Worldwide Surgery Rates Tied to Economic Status (06/25/2008, HealthDay)
Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement (06/25/2008, HealthDay)
Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease (06/25/2008, HealthDay)
Drug-Coated Stents Reduce Repeat Artery Procedures (06/24/2008, HealthDay)
General Anesthesia Boosts Post-Op Pain (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: The Word on Wisdom Teeth (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
Immune Molecule Key to Preventing Organ Rejection (06/23/2008, HealthDay)
Blood Substitute Found Safe in Large Phase III Trial (06/20/2008, HealthDay)
Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes (06/18/2008, HealthDay)
Non-Surgical Approach Can Treat Lung Cancers (06/18/2008, HealthDay)
2nd Option Improves Abdominal Aorta Repair Outcomes (06/17/2008, HealthDay)
Applying Parallel Pressure Improves Vascular Grafting (06/08/2008, HealthDay)
High-Volume Hospitals Better for Abdominal Aortic Rupture Repairs (06/06/2008, HealthDay)
Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Recovery After a C-Section (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
Kennedy Faced Brain Surgeon's Knife While Awake (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
Sen. Kennedy Up and Walking After Brain Tumor Surgery (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients (05/29/2008, HealthDay)
C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births (05/28/2008, HealthDay)
Laser Therapy a New Option for Vocal-Cord Cancers (05/26/2008, HealthDay)
Carbon Monoxide May Help Bypass Surgery Patients (05/23/2008, HealthDay)
Patients Pleased With Laparoscopic GERD Surgery (05/23/2008, HealthDay)
Obese Patients at Greater Infection Risk After Hip Replacement (05/23/2008, HealthDay)
U.S. Web Site Helps Consumers Compare Hospitals (05/22/2008, HealthDay)
Probiotics Help Adult Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery (05/22/2008, HealthDay)
Entereg Helps Restore Post-Operative Bowel Function (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
Combo Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Boosts Survival in Diabetics (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
Surgical Outcomes Depend on a Host of Variables (05/21/2008, HealthDay)
Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery (05/20/2008, HealthDay)
Cosmetic Skin Fillers May Cause Delayed Side Effects (05/19/2008, HealthDay)
Protein Helps ID Thyroid Cancer Nodules (05/19/2008, HealthDay)
New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
Mastectomies on the Increase (05/16/2008, HealthDay)
Outcomes Similar for Laparoscopic, Open Colon Cancer Surgeries (05/16/2008, HealthDay)
Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection (05/15/2008, HealthDay)
Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed (05/14/2008, HealthDay)
Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery (05/13/2008, HealthDay)
Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients (05/12/2008, HealthDay)
Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
Kidney Trouble Short-Lived in Most Liver Transplant Patients (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
Malpractice Premiums, Rate of C-Sections Rise Together (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
Viscosity Enhancers Curb Bleeding Complications (04/29/2008, HealthDay)
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Severely Depressed (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
FDA Examines 'Quality of Life' for LASIK Patients (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Identify Contaminant in Tainted Heparin (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
Nasal Surgery Helps Ease Sleep Apnea Symptoms (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
Number of U.S. General Surgeons in Decline (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
New Drug-Coated Stent Does Well in Early Trial (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
Quality Care, Not Number of Procedures, Determines Bypass Results (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
FDA: Contaminated Heparin Found in 10 Countries (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
Off-Hours Heart Patients Less Likely to Get Angioplasty (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
New Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Improves Results (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
Donor Dogs Give the Gift of Life (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
Doctor-Patient Talks Affect Use of Breast Reconstruction Surgery (04/11/2008, HealthDay)
Stenting as Good as Surgery for Stroke Prevention (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Before Getting Plastic Surgery (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
Medical Errors Costing U.S. Billions (04/08/2008, HealthDay)
Did Medicare Reimbursement Changes Affect Prostate Cancer Treatment? (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
New Scan 'Sees' Tumors Deep Inside Body (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery (04/01/2008, HealthDay)
Study Finds Older Corneas Suitable for Transplantation (04/01/2008, HealthDay)
Breathing Muscles Atrophy Quickly During Mechanical Ventilation (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
Toxic Sewer Gas Induces Suspended Metabolism in Mice (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
Heart Failure Raises Risks After Non-Cardiac Surgeries (03/25/2008, HealthDay)
Woman's Abdominal Organs Removed in Unique Cancer Surgery (03/24/2008, HealthDay)
Innovative Care Is Helping Iraq War's Injured Survive (03/24/2008, HealthDay)
Drug Therapy Boosting Heart-Attack Survival Rates (03/24/2008, HealthDay)
Transfusions of 'Older' Blood Don't Work as Well (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
Women at Higher Risk of Abnormal Burn Scars (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
Tissue-Freezing Technique Effective Against Prostate Cancer (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
Genes May Determine Obesity After Weight Surgery (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
Therapy Could Save Limbs After Frostbite (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
Frying Tumors Can Boost Lung Cancer Survival (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
Combo Treatment Ups Survival When Cancer Spreads to Abdominal Lining (03/14/2008, HealthDay)
Melt-Away Stent Works Well in Trial (03/13/2008, HealthDay)
New Technology No Better at Spotting 'Anesthesia Awareness' (03/12/2008, HealthDay)
Post-Op Chemo Fails to Boost Survival in Stomach Cancers (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
Specialized Care for Ovarian Cancer Improves Outcomes (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
Surgeon's Preferences Dictate Choice of Kidney Cancer Surgery (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
Gender Bias at Play in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
First-Time Shoulder Dislocations Helped by Surgery (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
ACL Tears Worth Fixing in Seniors (03/06/2008, HealthDay)
Biking, Walking Best for New Knees (03/06/2008, HealthDay)
Obese Children Face More Complications During Surgery (03/03/2008, HealthDay)
Satisfaction After Fibroid Embolization Similar to Hysterectomy (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
More Evidence of Danger From Heart Surgery Drug (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
Gecko's Stickiness Inspires New Surgical Bandage (02/19/2008, HealthDay)
Combination of Thyroid Medicines Not Necessary (02/19/2008, HealthDay)
E-mails Improve Patient-Surgeon Communication (02/18/2008, HealthDay)
Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open: Study (02/13/2008, HealthDay)
Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women (02/12/2008, HealthDay)
Manufacturer Halts Production of Blood Thinner Heparin (02/11/2008, HealthDay)
Drug Combo Tied to Kidney Risk With Some Cardiac Surgeries (02/07/2008, HealthDay)
Less Invasive Way to Stage Lung Cancer Shows Promise (02/05/2008, HealthDay)
Toy Magnets Can be a Very Real Threat (02/04/2008, HealthDay)
Hospital Patients' Blood Clot Risk High (01/31/2008, HealthDay)
Top-Rated Hospitals Continue to Deliver Better Care (01/31/2008, HealthDay)
Minimally Invasive Surgery Fixes Aneurysms (01/30/2008, HealthDay)
Study Challenges New Benchmark for High-Volume Heart Transplant Hospitals (01/30/2008, HealthDay)
Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages (01/23/2008, HealthDay)
Gastric Lap-Band Surgery Can Send Diabetes Into Remission (01/22/2008, HealthDay)
Implants Double Infection Risk After Breast Reconstruction (01/22/2008, HealthDay)
Different Neural Pathways at Work Going Under, Coming Out of Anesthesia (01/21/2008, HealthDay)
Genetically Engineered Clotting Solution Approved (01/18/2008, HealthDay)
Combo Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Brain Tumors (01/18/2008, HealthDay)
Minor Leg Injuries Might Boost Blood Clot Risk (01/17/2008, HealthDay)
Dual Treatment Helps Wean Patients From Ventilators (01/11/2008, HealthDay)

FDA Takes Closer Look at Wrinkle Treatments (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
Bye, Bye Back Fat? (09/12/2008, HealthDay)
Laser Resurfacing Produces Long-Term Results (07/22/2008, HealthDay)
Cosmetic Skin Fillers May Cause Delayed Side Effects (05/19/2008, HealthDay)
3 Women Suffer Kidney Failure After Derriere Injections (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
Health Tip: Before Getting Plastic Surgery (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
Some Facelift Patients Infected With MRSA 'Superbug' (03/21/2008, HealthDay)

Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Older People (01/06/2009, HealthDay)
Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies (12/18/2008, HealthDay)
MRI Can Spot Presymptomatic MS (12/10/2008, HealthDay)
Glowing Substance Lights Up Cancer in Mice (12/08/2008, HealthDay)
Self-Dosing Pain Medication Errors Too Common: Study (12/05/2008, HealthDay)
Intestinal 'Sleeve' Mimics Effects of Gastric Bypass (12/04/2008, HealthDay)
Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views (12/03/2008, HealthDay)
More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer (12/03/2008, HealthDay)
CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis (12/02/2008, HealthDay)
CT Scans Can Spot Blocked Arteries (11/26/2008, HealthDay)
Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps (11/25/2008, HealthDay)
Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes (11/20/2008, HealthDay)
New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics (11/19/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process (11/19/2008, HealthDay)
Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue (11/18/2008, HealthDay)
New Type of Stent Shows Promise (11/11/2008, HealthDay)
Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers (11/10/2008, HealthDay)
ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies (11/07/2008, HealthDay)
'Scaffold' Could One Day Repair Damaged Hearts (11/07/2008, HealthDay)
First-Ever Mapping of Cancer Patient's Genome (11/05/2008, HealthDay)
Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk (11/04/2008, HealthDay)
New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease (11/01/2008, HealthDay)
Asleep or Awake, Brain Functions the Same (10/31/2008, HealthDay)
Electrical Brain Stimulation May Boost Dexterity (10/30/2008, HealthDay)
New MRI Puts Cervical Cancer Into Focus (10/21/2008, HealthDay)
Chest CT Scans Detect Spread of Head, Neck Cancers (10/21/2008, HealthDay)
3-D Doppler Ultrasound Helps ID Breast Cancers (10/21/2008, HealthDay)
Study Evaluates Laser Therapies for Hair Removal (10/20/2008, HealthDay)
New Technique Activates Brain Neurons to Move Paralyzed Limb (10/15/2008, HealthDay)
Gene Signature for Liver Cancer Recurrence Found (10/15/2008, HealthDay)
New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers (10/08/2008, HealthDay)
New Advances Could Battle Cancer Cell by Cell (10/08/2008, HealthDay)
Simpler Test May Be Best for Diagnosing Blood Clots in Leg (10/07/2008, HealthDay)
Radio-Frequency Tags Cut Specimen Bottle Errors (10/07/2008, HealthDay)
New Test Detects Rare Leukemia More Quickly (10/06/2008, HealthDay)
Team Sniffs Out Process That Could Make 'Artificial Nose' (09/30/2008, HealthDay)
Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant (09/29/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis (09/26/2008, HealthDay)
Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure (09/26/2008, HealthDay)
Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack (09/24/2008, HealthDay)
Radiosurgery Proves Viable for Some Pancreatic Cancers (09/22/2008, HealthDay)
New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes (09/17/2008, HealthDay)
Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows (09/10/2008, HealthDay)
Under-the-Skin Blood Sugar Monitor Boosts Diabetes Control (09/08/2008, HealthDay)
New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective (09/01/2008, HealthDay)
Laser Technology Spots Cavities Before They Start (08/22/2008, HealthDay)
Scientists ID New Proteins in Programmed Cell Death (08/21/2008, HealthDay)
Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia (08/19/2008, HealthDay)
Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk (08/19/2008, HealthDay)
Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery (08/19/2008, HealthDay)
New Imaging Technique Could Spot Early Cancers (08/18/2008, HealthDay)
New Technique Removes Gallbladder Without External Incisions (08/08/2008, HealthDay)
Robot Playmates Help Autistic Kids With Social Skills (08/07/2008, HealthDay)
Medical Blogs May Threaten Patient Privacy (08/07/2008, HealthDay)
Video Consultations Effective for Stroke Treatment (08/03/2008, HealthDay)
Breast CT Scans Could Be Comfortable Alternative to Mammograms (08/01/2008, HealthDay)
Assisted Fertilization Risks May Be Due to Infertility (07/31/2008, HealthDay)
MRI Captures Alzheimer's Lesions (07/27/2008, HealthDay)
Automated, Wearable Kidney Offers Continuous Dialysis (07/26/2008, HealthDay)
Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes (07/15/2008, HealthDay)
Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading (07/11/2008, HealthDay)
Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped (07/03/2008, HealthDay)
New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster (07/02/2008, HealthDay)
New Method Better Predictor of In Vitro Fertilization Success (07/01/2008, HealthDay)
TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases (07/01/2008, HealthDay)
Radio-Wave Devices May Play Havoc With Medical Equipment (06/24/2008, HealthDay)
Blood Substitute Found Safe in Large Phase III Trial (06/20/2008, HealthDay)
Star-Shaped Brain Cells Make Scans Possible (06/19/2008, HealthDay)
'Micromagnets' May One Day Enhance MRI Technology (06/18/2008, HealthDay)
New PET Scanner Could Improve Diagnosis (06/16/2008, HealthDay)
A Health Gift for Men on Father's Day (06/15/2008, HealthDay)
Facility Characteristics Influence Mammography Accuracy (06/11/2008, HealthDay)
ECG Reading May Predict Death, Rehospitalization Risk (06/10/2008, HealthDay)
Formula Puts Doctor, Patient Glucose Readings on Same Page (06/07/2008, HealthDay)
Tracking Cancer Drug's Effectiveness (06/05/2008, HealthDay)
Dangerous Side Effect Found in Cancer Immunotherapy Research (06/03/2008, HealthDay)
Public Lacks Confidence to Help in Cardiac Emergencies (06/02/2008, HealthDay)
Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out (05/30/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Develop Stem Line With Sickle Cell Mutation (05/29/2008, HealthDay)
Monkey Controls Robotic Arm With Brain (05/28/2008, HealthDay)
Laser Therapy a New Option for Vocal-Cord Cancers (05/26/2008, HealthDay)
'Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management (05/22/2008, HealthDay)
Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early (05/19/2008, HealthDay)
New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
New Technology Speeds GI Disease Diagnosis (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
Replacement Bladder Grown From Body's Own Cells (05/18/2008, HealthDay)
Telemedicine a Cost-Effective Alternative to ER Visits (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
'Virtual' Health Teams Boost Patient Care (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
Home Monitoring Program Improves Outcomes for Heart Patients (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
Mouse Skin Cells Reprogrammed to Act Like Embryonic Stem Cells (04/30/2008, HealthDay)
Bioartificial Kidney Cuts Death Risk, Improves Outcomes (04/30/2008, HealthDay)
Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
Embryonic Stem Cells Turned Into Three Types of Heart Cells (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
New Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Improves Results (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
Computer Program Helps COPD Patients Monitor Breathing (04/18/2008, HealthDay)
Deep Brain Stimulation Aids Those With Rare Headache Condition (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
Patient-Controlled Health Records Could Change Future of Research (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
Gel Enables Severed Spinal Cord Fibers to Regrow (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
'Nanomachine' Releases Anticancer Drugs Inside Cells (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
Biomarker May Signal HIV Progression (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
Researchers Create Protective Sac for Growing Stem Cells (03/27/2008, HealthDay)
Toxic Sewer Gas Induces Suspended Metabolism in Mice (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
Outcomes Improve for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
Gender Bias at Play in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
Disabled Cite Need to Improve Wireless Devices (02/29/2008, HealthDay)
Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath (02/25/2008, HealthDay)
Current Blood Sugar Control Test Results 'Inaccurate' (02/22/2008, HealthDay)
Gecko's Stickiness Inspires New Surgical Bandage (02/19/2008, HealthDay)
'Fluorescent' Retinal Cells Warn of Eye Disease (02/11/2008, HealthDay)
Surgeons' Characteristics Influence Breast Cancer Care (01/29/2008, HealthDay)
Next Generation of Parents More Likely to Back Genetic Testing (01/24/2008, HealthDay)
'Drug-Free' Stent Coating Shows Promise (01/21/2008, HealthDay)
Report Urges More Research Into Cell Phones (01/17/2008, HealthDay)

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