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Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk
Health
- August 19, 2008
Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy
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Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery
Health
- August 19, 2008
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells
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ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Health
- August 19, 2008
In men with enlarged prostates, daily Cialis showed benefit without side effects
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Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist
Health
- August 19, 2008
Though procedure is used less often, it reduces bleeding problems, study finds
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Gum Chewing May Speed Colon Surgery Recovery
Health
- August 18, 2008
It appears to act as 'sham feeding' that stimulates digestive nerves, U.K.
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Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Health
- August 18, 2008
Most would pay hundreds of dollars to get rid of the problem
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New Imaging Technique Could Spot Early Cancers
Health
- August 18, 2008
Lasers heat nanotubes, then docs listen for ultrasound waves released showing tumors
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Older Adults Reluctant to Question Surgical Treatment
Health
- August 15, 2008
They only raised about half their concerns, so doctors should listen carefully, study says
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Drug Combo Cuts COPD Lung Function Loss
Health
- August 15, 2008
Trial called first to prove effective therapy across sex, age, ethnicity, body mass
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Epilepsy Receiving Inadequate Attention
Health
- August 13, 2008
CDC says patients, doctors at fault for treatment gaps affecting 1 in every 100 Americans
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Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Health
- August 13, 2008
Animal brain receptor study suggests new treatments for addiction in humans
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New Test Scans Beef for Mad Cow Disease
Health
- August 12, 2008
Method enables real-time identification of contaminated tissue, study says
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New Chemotherapy Combo Holds Promise for Lung Cancer
Health
- August 12, 2008
But expert notes research is still in early stages
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U.S. Hospitals Underutilize Proven Heart Failure Therapy
Health
- August 11, 2008
They don't use CRT pacing devices as they should or follow published guidelines, study finds
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One in 5 Young Men Had Prostate Screen in Past Year
Health
- August 11, 2008
Analysis may aid in guiding recommendations on who should get screened and when
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New Technique Removes Gallbladder Without External Incisions
Health
- August 8, 2008
Endoscope was inserted through 1-inch cut behind uterus and into woman's body cavity
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Robot Playmates Help Autistic Kids With Social Skills
Health
- August 7, 2008
Researchers say finding could be used for creation of new therapy tools
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Blood Sugar Test May Also Aid Diabetes Detection
Health
- August 7, 2008
HbA1c analysis doesn't require fasting, could ID millions who don't know they have disease
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Monitoring Hormone May Improve Kidney Failure Outcomes
Health
- August 6, 2008
Screening could work best for early-stage patients who don't yet need dialysis, study says
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ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
Health
- August 6, 2008
As America grows older, that's an average of 4 a year per person, CDC report says
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Exercise Lowers Risk of Colon Cancer
Health
- August 6, 2008
But not all doctors informing patients of this simple preventive approach, study says
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Medicinal Marijuana Eases Neuropathic Pain in HIV
Health
- August 6, 2008
Cannabis was well-tolerated, effective when added to existing meds, study finds
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Laser Therapy as Good as Drugs for Diabetic Eye Problems
Health
- August 5, 2008
Had fewer side effects than corticosteroids, study finds
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Estrogen May Have Preventive Role in Women's Schizophrenia
Health
- August 4, 2008
Symptoms, including delusions, hallucinatory behavior, improved with estradiol, study says
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