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Kidneys Donated After Cardiac Death Cut Racial Disparities
Health
- July 23, 2008
Black patients conferred better outcomes; organ pool increase cut wait time to transplant
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Protein Gives Doctors New Tool to Detect Melanoma
Health
- July 23, 2008
Excessive IMP-3, not found in harmless moles, may be key to diagnosis
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Alcohol Use Frequently Overlooked Before Surgery
Health
- July 23, 2008
Patients with a problem 3 to 4 times more likely to face complications, study says
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Viagra May Boost Female Libido in Some Cases
Health
- July 22, 2008
Study suggests sildenafil may reduce sexual dysfunction for women taking antidepressants
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Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
Health
- July 22, 2008
Even recipients with hepatitis C had good five-year survival rates, study finds
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More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers
Health
- July 22, 2008
If too few are tested, patient's treatment and prognosis may be affected, study says
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Laser Resurfacing Produces Long-Term Results
Health
- July 22, 2008
But study finds that skin discoloration can be common side effect
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Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos
Health
- July 21, 2008
They're much more inclined to have one removed than men, study shows
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Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease
Health
- July 21, 2008
Chemo-radiation therapy looks to kill cells on organ's surface, spare surrounding tissue
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Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response
Health
- July 18, 2008
Finding could help advance individualized medicine for psychiatric patients
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All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Health
- July 18, 2008
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S.
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Combo Therapy Makes More Kidney Transplants Possible
Health
- July 16, 2008
80% of patients receiving rituximab able to get new organ, and treatment cost less
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Drug Combo Improves Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health
- July 16, 2008
Those on methotrexate-etanercept therapy 3 times less likely to have to stop working
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No Evidence Breast Self-Exams Cut Cancer Deaths
Health
- July 16, 2008
Review of studies says monthly check is 'an option' for women starting in their 20s
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Researchers Find Link Between Organ Transplants, Cancer
Health
- July 16, 2008
Immune-suppressing drugs may trigger protein that boosts tumor growth, study finds
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Statins Show Little Benefit for Kids With Learning Disorder
Health
- July 15, 2008
No significant differences found in memory or attention, as some studies suggested
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Drug May Ease Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis
Health
- July 15, 2008
Flare-ups reduced, Italian study finds, but the trial methods are challenged
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Brain Cancer Vaccine's Immune Response Key to Outcomes
Health
- July 15, 2008
Tumor-altering shot, already in trials, lengthens survival, study finds
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Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
Health
- July 14, 2008
Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications
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Colon Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low
Health
- July 14, 2008
Only half of Americans over 50 tested; education, insurance play role, group says
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Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids' Repeat Injuries
Health
- July 11, 2008
Emergency department 'teachable moments' remembered well by parents, youngsters, study finds
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Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading
Health
- July 11, 2008
'Smart bomb' curbs metastasis with fewer side effects, study finds
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Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival
Health
- July 11, 2008
Pegylated inteferon cut risk 15% but did not reduce overall mortality rates
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Uterus Size May Predict Risk for Premature Twins After IVF
Health
- July 10, 2008
Evaluation may help select women who are at lower risk for complications, study suggests
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Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness
Health
- July 10, 2008
Reduced core body temperatures could limit deaths from heat stroke, study says
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