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Jul 23, 2008

Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research
Genetically engineered rodents will help in study of loss of smell, researcher says

Protein Gives Doctors New Tool to Detect Melanoma
Excessive IMP-3, not found in harmless moles, may be key to diagnosis

Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol
But the study didn't find a similar effect on boys

Alcohol Use Frequently Overlooked Before Surgery
Patients with a problem 3 to 4 times more likely to face complications, study says

Coronary Disease Dulls Cognitive Skills
Large study found the longer person had heart trouble, the worse their performance

Simple Procedure Improves Male Fertility
Correcting varicose veins in scrotum boosts sperm count, motility, study finds

Jul 22, 2008

Women and Men Urged to Seek 'Preconception Care'
Doctors beginning task of implementing government-recommended guidelines

Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder
Inability to filter out background noise may be indicator of mild impairment, study says

Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
Even recipients with hepatitis C had good five-year survival rates, study finds

More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers
If too few are tested, patient's treatment and prognosis may be affected, study says

Spinal Cord Stem Cells May Act as Nerve Repair System
Grown in lab, then returned to body, they could lead to nonsurgical treatments

Laser Resurfacing Produces Long-Term Results
But study finds that skin discoloration can be common side effect

Lidocaine Gel May Ease Mammography Discomfort
Authors say image quality unaffected, other expert unsure

Sleep Apnea Linked to Night Heart Attacks
Breathing problem often goes undetected, researcher notes

Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout
Only a quarter have emergency plan, less than half have educated staff, study finds

U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden
But targeted interventions could cut incidence of the respiratory disease

Viagra May Boost Female Libido in Some Cases
Study suggests sildenafil may reduce sexual dysfunction for women taking antidepressants

Jul 21, 2008

Stretch That Grocery List in Lean Times
Tips to serve your family healthy meals for less

Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease
Chemo-radiation therapy looks to kill cells on organ's surface, spare surrounding tissue

When Babies Die, Obstetricians Suffer, Too
Stillbirths, infant deaths caused one in 10 docs to consider giving up practice, survey says

Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired
Virtually silent engines remove key cue to safety; group seeks legislative help

Australian Study Seeks Genetic Roots of Cerebral Palsy
Reseachers to gather 10,000 samples in study of this pregnancy complication

Kidney Patients Less Likely to Get Heart Attack Meds
Health service delivery may be a factor is lowered use of beta blockers and statins

Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos
They're much more inclined to have one removed than men, study shows

Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk
Women who take topiramate should discuss preconception planning with their doctor

Medicare to Pay Bonuses for 'E-Prescribing'
Doctors can earn additional money by initiating computerized prescribing systems

Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems
Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients

Peppers Picked as Salmonella Culprit
FDA says tainted jalapeno sample from Mexican farm found in Texas packing plant

Jul 20, 2008

Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns

Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
Combo of DNA activity, clinical clues could lead to smarter, tailored treatments, study suggests

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