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Gene Signature for Liver Cancer Recurrence Found
Health
- October 15, 2008
A 186-gene panel, discovered in normal cells surrounding the tumor, may predict cancer survival, new research contends
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Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition
Health
- October 15, 2008
Risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm is 8 times higher than in nonsmokers, study says
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A One-Man History of Cardiac Advances
Health
- October 14, 2008
New Jersey man, 84, has benefited from 40 years of heart breakthroughs
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Autumn Sees More Women With Bunion Problems
Health
- October 12, 2008
Transition from flip-flops, sandals to traditional shoes may be culprit, specialists say
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Liver Transplant Patients at Higher Cancer Risk
Health
- October 10, 2008
1 in 6 likely to develop some form of disease by 20 years after operation, study says
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Racial Disparities Exist in Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes
Health
- October 10, 2008
Blacks, the poor diagnosed at younger age, with more advanced disease, study says
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Some Arteries Opened Safely Without Heparin
Health
- October 9, 2008
But Italian researchers warn only the lowest-risk patients can benefit
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Brain Rewires Itself After Hand Transplant
Health
- October 9, 2008
Research reveals 'plasticity' of adult neurons
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Form IDs Spinal Patients Likely to Stick With Therapy
Health
- October 5, 2008
13-item questionnaire predicts who will be more active in post-surgery rehab
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Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher for Asian-White Couples
Health
- October 3, 2008
Pelvic size may also play role in further chance of Caesarean delivery, study finds
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Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death
Health
- October 3, 2008
Problems tied to surgery or circulatory or psychiatric troubles a red flag, study suggests
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Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement
Health
- October 3, 2008
Trying to get back in the game too soon can undo benefits of surgery, study says
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Health Buzz: HIV's Origin and Other Health News
Health
- October 2, 2008
Healthy kids' cereals, the rise of scarless surgery, and the effect of race on pregnancy.
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No-Scar Surgery Through the Mouth or Vagina
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- October 1, 2008
Some hospitals are removing gallbladders and appendixes in "natural orifice" operations.
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Beta Blockers May Cut Mortality in COPD Patients After Surgery
Health
- October 1, 2008
Preoperative use was well-tolerated without adverse respiratory effects, study finds
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Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant
Health
- September 29, 2008
Device approved in Europe, still in clinical trials in U.S.
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Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
Health
- September 29, 2008
Study raises questions about disparities in outcomes, but offers no concrete answers
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Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery
Health
- September 25, 2008
Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says
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Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases
Health
- September 25, 2008
Study says drug therapy better option for 95% of patients, since stroke risk is low
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Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
Health
- September 24, 2008
Death rate lower than for bare-metal devices, study shows
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Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk
Health
- September 22, 2008
Patients on statin medications 30% more likely to experience trouble, study finds
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Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment
Health
- September 21, 2008
Even 15 years after lumpectomy, radiation, less than 5% complain of pain, survey finds
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Health Tip: Is LASIK Right for You?
Health
- September 19, 2008
Guidelines for the ideal candidate
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New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes
Health
- September 17, 2008
Intestinal liner leads to significant drops in blood sugar levels, researcher says
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