Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Non-AIDS-Related Cancers Growing Among HIV Patients

Possible reasons for increased rates explored by researchers more >>

Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain

People not helped by one medication feel better with two, study shows more >>

Faster Detection of TB May Be on the Horizon

Study reports high success rate for new test, with results in a day more >>

After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems

Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say more >>

7 Things To Know Before Logging on for Counseling

Websites offering counseling are springing up, but ask some questions before signing on. more >>

Small Steps May Speed Recovery in ICU Patients

Mild exercise beats bed rest, preliminary study finds more >>

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks

Treatment methods should take into account side effects, researchers say more >>

Head, Neck Cancer Treatment Often Not Completed

Surgical patients more likely to finish radiation course, study finds more >>

Researchers Propose Improved Cervical Cancer Screening

New method uses risk estimation to guide management, experts say more >>

New Chemo Regimen May Benefit Ovarian Cancer Patients

Dose-dense treatment improved survival, but too toxic for some: study more >>

Shockwave Treatment May Not Be Best for Shoulder Pain

Comparison study finds supervised exercise has better results more >>

Kidney Injury While Hospitalized May Lead to Future Dialysis

An estimated 45% to 70% of these patients die before discharge, study finds more >>

Routine Testing Would Improve Herceptin Use in Breast Cancer

Targeted drug therapy often doesn't reach the right patients, study finds more >>

Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier

Imaging technology might advance treatment of psychotic disorders, researchers say more >>

Combo Therapies to Lower Cholesterol Don't Work

Review shows evidence doesn't support using other treatments with statins more >>

New Therapy Spares Organ in Early Esophageal Cancer

Less invasive procedure shaves off lesions, researchers say more >>

Blood Thinner May Prevent Chemo-Related Clots

Daily injection cut risk in half for Italian study patients more >>

Genetic Clues May Lead to New Skin Cancer Therapies

Mutant genes linked to melanoma could be targets for treatment, researchers say more >>

Does Online Psychotherapy Work?

New research provides a look at some interesting possibilities. more >>

Imaging Sheds Light on How Acupuncture Works

Scans show that treatment regulates brain's pain centers, researchers say more >>

Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients

Survival has significantly increased, research shows more >>

Home Dialysis a Good Option for Kidney Disease Patients

Survival rates similar to those with deceased donor transplant organs, study shows more >>

Adding a Stent May Help Resolve Brain Aneurysm

Enhanced embolization procedure is a viable option, study suggests more >>

Web Is Becoming One-Stop Shopping for Health Help

For support, advice or treatment, online interventions now await more >>

Device May Offer Alternative to Warfarin for Arrhythmia

Implantation in people at risk for stroke could reduce medication use, study suggests more >>

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