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Aug 19, 2008

Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells

Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk
Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy

Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia
Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation

Mathematical Model Helps Predict Cancer Tumor Size
Calculations were close to what was actually seen in clinical practice, Stanford team says

ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
In men with enlarged prostates, daily Cialis showed benefit without side effects

Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say

Living to 100 Doesn't Mean Living Poorly
Staying healthy, independent is what usually gets folks to this advanced age, study finds

Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart
In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous

More Juices Found to Affect Drugs' Effectiveness: Study
Orange and apple join grapefruit on list of drinks that may pose problems

Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment
Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds

Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing

Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado

Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds

Aug 18, 2008

Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems
Cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases might be tied to persistent free radicals, study says

Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk
Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say

New Imaging Technique Could Spot Early Cancers
Lasers heat nanotubes, then docs listen for ultrasound waves released showing tumors

Immune Response May Hinder Stem Cell Treatments
This unexpected reaction must be overcome to ensure therapeutic success, experts say

Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist
Though procedure is used less often, it reduces bleeding problems, study finds

Low Vitamin D Raises Women's Hip Fracture Risk
Too many Americans aren't getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say

Gum Chewing May Speed Colon Surgery Recovery
It appears to act as 'sham feeding' that stimulates digestive nerves, U.K. study suggests

A Hope: Contaminant-Free Synthetic Heparin
Team of chemists makes blood thinner in lab, but hopes for large-scale production

Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Most would pay hundreds of dollars to get rid of the problem

Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens
Similar results have been found in studies of adults

Science May Banish Bad Hair Days
Super close-up views of how strands interact could be key, researchers say

Older Patients Less Likely to Be Taken to Trauma Centers
Authors of new study say aim is to generate awareness of the problem

Aug 17, 2008

Pack Safety Should Be on Back-to-School Lists
Orthopedic doctor offers tips on how to choose and use the proper backpack

Survivors of 1918 Flu Pandemic Immune 90 Years Later
Finding could lead to new strategies for fighting future pandemics, researchers say

Antidepressant Use Tied to Poorer Driving
But experts aren't sure if the pills, or underlying depression, are to blame

Aug 16, 2008

Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits
Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says

Aug 15, 2008

Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia?
Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as the body

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