Wednesday, November 11, 2009

HealthDay

Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier

Testing of vascular risk can be simplified, researchers say more >>

Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients

Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds more >>

Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers

Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find more >>

Statins May Stave Off Gallstones

But prescribing them for protection would be questionable, expert says more >>

Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots

Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patients more >>

The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization

Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 people more >>

Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study

No difference seen in annual rate of cell loss, researchers say more >>

Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors

Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say more >>

Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship

Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say more >>

Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes

But researchers not exactly sure how pathogens raise risk of brain attack more >>

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Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2009

Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On

Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say more >>

Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress

Parents can help limit exposure more >>

Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Signs that you should seek help more >>

Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's

Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease more >>

Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women

Researchers suspect lower vitamin D levels may be to blame more >>

Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure

Result may be left atrial enlargement, study finds more >>

Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too

Study in mice reports success with drugs that inhibit estrogen more >>

No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug

Plavix helped men and women almost equally, study finds more >>

Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism

Therapy to improve letter formation could boost self-esteem, researchers say more >>

Scientists Grow New Penile Tissue in the Lab

Rabbits implanted with new cells regained sexual function, study says more >>

Cataract Surgery Doesn't Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study

Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say more >>

To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best

Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss more >>

Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients

Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add more >>

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