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Daily MedNews: February 2008

February 1 FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk
February 1 Health Tip: Exercise Routines for Arthritis Patients
February 1 Unintended Errors Leave Many Newborns Vulnerable
February 1 Health Tip: Soothing Engorged Breasts
February 1 Experimental Vaccine Halts Prostate Cancer in Mice
February 1 Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2008
February 1 Clinical Trials Update: Feb.1, 2008
February 1 Social Networking Sites Safer Than IM or Chat Rooms
February 1 Key Risk Factors for Suicide Consistent Across Globe
February 1 A Daytime Nap Can Boost Memory
February 1 9/11 Attacks Changed Way Americans Dream
February 1 FDA Approves New Drug-Eluting Stent
February 1 Ear Wax Softener Can Affect Hearing, Study Reports
February 1 IPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers
February 1 Sorafenib Slows Growth of Some Leukemias
February 1 Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds
February 1 Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk
February 2 Stars Don Red to Raise Awareness of Women's Heart Risk
February 2 U.S. Unlikely to Meet Target for TB Elimination
February 2 Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2008
February 3 Dogs Could Be a Diabetic's Best Friend
February 3 Toll-Free Hotline to Help Seniors Avoid Falls
February 3 Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2008
February 4 Health Tip: When Baby is Crying
February 4 Parental Drinking Boosts Teen Alcohol Risks
February 4 Sugar Water Eases Pain of Infant Vaccinations
February 4 Many Babies Exposed to Chemicals
February 4 Health Tip: Healthy Nails, Healthy Body
February 4 Health Highlights: Feb. 4, 2008
February 4 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 4, 2008
February 4 Very Premature Babies Don't Get Follow-Up Care
February 4 Eye Blinks May ID Fetal Alcohol Exposure
February 4 Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications
February 4 New Guideline Urges Screening for Fall Risk
February 4 Toy Magnets Can be a Very Real Threat
February 4 Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases
February 4 1 in 3 Hit Songs Mentions Substance Abuse, Smoking
February 5 Another Study Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
February 5 Bush's Budget Proposal Would Cut Medicare Spending
February 5 Cultural Beliefs May Keep Blacks From Hospice Care
February 5 9/11 Exposure Linked to Behavior Trouble in Kids
February 5 Health Tip: Before Giving Yoga a Try
February 5 Health Tip: Cleaning Safety for Pregnant Women
February 5 Health Highlights: Feb. 5, 2008
February 5 Asmanex Approved for Asthmatic Children
February 5 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 5, 2008
February 5 Born to Be Obese?
February 5 Smokers Sleep Less Soundly
February 5 GPS Devices Measure Severity of Peripheral Artery Disease
February 5 First 90 Days After Stopping Plavix Most Dangerous
February 5 Older Women More Likely to Suffer Depression
February 5 Brain Injury May Not Erase Long-Term Memory
February 6 Less Invasive Way to Stage Lung Cancer Shows Promise
February 6 Health Tip: Don't Use a Hot Tub During Pregnancy
February 6 Drug Helps Prevent Breast-Feeding Moms From Passing on HIV
February 6 Health Tip: Am I Getting Too Old to Drive?
February 6 Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2008
February 6 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 6, 2008
February 6 Transparent Fish Gives New Window on Disease
February 6 Generic Versions of Fosamax Approved
February 6 Deaths Halt Part of Large Diabetes Trial
February 6 Alzheimer's Plaques Can Form in One Day
February 6 Marijuana Bad for the Gums
February 6 Death Rates From Cardiovascular Causes Vary Widely Across Europe
February 6 Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's
February 6 Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients
February 6 New Genetic Technology IDs Virus That Killed Transplant Recipients
February 6 Test Detects Sensitivity to HIV Drug
February 6 Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Be Linked to Melanoma
February 6 Aggressive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Death Risk, Study Finds
February 7 Tattooing Best Way to Deliver DNA Vaccines
February 7 Health Tip: Pain Isn't a Normal Part of Aging
February 7 Birth Problems Linked to Teenage Fathers
February 7 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 7, 2008
February 7 Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2008
February 7 Natural Secretion Marks Difference Between Ordinary Mole and Melanoma
February 7 Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes
February 7 Gene Plays 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' Role in Deadly Brain Cancer
February 7 Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
February 7 'Decellularized' Heart Valve Approved
February 7 Domestic Violence Harms Long-Term Health of Victims
February 7 Pathology Reports Good for Breast Cancer Studies
February 7 Report Shows Dangerous Chemical Can Leach From Baby Bottles
February 7 Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
February 7 Acupuncture May Aid In Vitro Fertilization
February 8 Health Tip: Giving Pain Medication to Your Child
February 8 Health Tip: Understanding Laryngitis
February 8 Depression in Young Doctors Tied to Medication Errors
February 8 For Males, Video Game Rewards Are All in the Mind
February 8 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2008
February 8 Mutual Resentment in Marriage Can Be Deadly
February 8 Staying Dry at Beach May Spare Your Stomach
February 8 Heart Attack Seldom Leads to Healthier Diet
February 8 Chronic Pain Harms Brain's Wiring
February 8 Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2008
February 8 Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Flu
February 8 PET Scans Best for Measuring Response to Sarcoma Treatment
February 8 FDA Warns of Children's Deaths Linked to Botox
February 8 Quitting Marijuana Just as Hard as Quitting Cigarettes
February 8 Drug Combo Tied to Kidney Risk With Some Cardiac Surgeries
February 8 Blacks More Likely to Die of Severe Sepsis
February 9 Americans Abandoning National Parks
February 9 Campaign Targets Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids
February 9 Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2008
February 10 Baseline Exam Is Key to Eye Health
February 10 Spouse's Sickness Bodes Ill for Partner's Health
February 10 Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2008
February 11 Most Breast Cancer Web Pages Contain Reliable Information
February 11 Health Tip: Baby Teeth Need Attention
February 11 More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
February 11 Health Tip: Reduce Stress at Work
February 11 Health Highlights: Feb. 11, 2008
February 11 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 11, 2008
February 11 Gene Variations Help Regulate Response to Stress
February 11 Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain
February 11 Depression Rarely Discussed With RA Patients
February 11 Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is
February 11 Epilepsy Drug Doesn't Prevent Migraines
February 11 Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
February 11 High Blood Pressure on Increase Among American Women
February 11 Manufacturer Halts Production of Blood Thinner Heparin
February 11 Scientists Reprogram Human Skin Cells Into Embryonic Stem Cells
February 11 'Fluorescent' Retinal Cells Warn of Eye Disease
February 12 Health Tip: Allergy Shots Aren't for Everyone
February 12 Health Tip: Pack a Healthier Lunch
February 12 Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems
February 12 Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk
February 12 Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2008
February 12 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 12, 2008
February 12 Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk
February 12 Vaccine Could Cut Bouts With Stomach Flu
February 12 Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women
February 12 Muscle Fatigue Drug May Fight Heart Failure
February 12 Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down
February 12 HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers Fare Better
February 12 Respiratory Distress Treatment Studies Conflict
February 12 Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry
February 12 Lack of Brain Protein May Explain 'Rain Man' Abilities
February 13 Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep
February 13 Health Tip: Let Shin Splints Heal
February 13 Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems
February 13 Fixing Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers' Test Scores
February 13 Health Tip: If Your Child Goes to the Hospital
February 13 Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2008
February 13 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 13, 2008
February 13 Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment
February 13 PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease
February 13 Marijuana Use Among MS Patients Raises Risk for Cognitive, Mood Problems
February 13 Drops of Fatty Acid Curb Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome
February 13 Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open: Study
February 14 Tango Classes Put Parkinson's Patients a Step Ahead
February 14 Health Tip: Painful Urination
February 14 Health Tip: Causes for Jaundice
February 14 Acute Coronary Events Drop After Italy's Public Smoking Ban
February 14 When It Comes to a Mate, Beauty Can't Be Beat
February 14 Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2008
February 14 Overabundance of Immune Cells Might Trigger Lupus
February 14 DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth
February 14 Scientists Show Stem Cells Don't Cause Cancer
February 14 Single Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Weakens Heart, Muscles
February 14 'Choking Game' Turned Deadly for 82 Youths
February 14 Cancer Drug Works Against MS in Early Trial
February 14 Drug Cuts Muscle Damage After Heart Attack
February 14 U.S. Seeks to Limit Animal Testing of Toxic Chemicals
February 14 Transplanted Liver Lining Cells May Cure Hemophilia
February 14 Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit
February 15 Health Tip: Caring for a Newborn's Umbilical Cord
February 15 Obesity Raises Cancer Risk
February 15 Health Tip: Signs of an Unhealthy Menstrual Cycle
February 15 Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice
February 15 Health Highlights: Feb. 15, 2008
February 15 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 15, 2008
February 15 Blacks Awaiting Lung Transplants Face Poorer Outcomes
February 15 Unlike Fine Wine, Crabby People Don't Age Well
February 15 HEPA Filters May Improve Cardiovascular Health
February 15 Ignition Locks Prevent Repeat DWI Offenses
February 15 Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer
February 15 Flu Widespread in U.S., but Vaccine Is Poor Match
February 15 Harnessing the Mind to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome
February 15 IBS Symptoms More Acute in Women With History of Abuse
February 16 Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
February 16 Health Highlights: Feb. 16, 2008
February 17 Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2008
February 17 Don't Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges
February 17 Chemotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery Effective for Older Women, Too
February 18 Health Tip: Grinding Your Teeth?
February 18 Health Tip: Understanding Astigmatism
February 18 Pitch Patterns Play Greater Role in Speech Perception
February 18 Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status
February 18 Health Highlights: Feb. 18, 2008
February 18 One Drink May Help Heart, But Two Is Too Many
February 18 New MS Drug Target Shows Promise
February 18 Portable Computer Devices Can Aid Exercise Programs
February 18 Antibiotics Do Little for Inner Ear Infections
February 18 Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
February 18 Mix-Up Behind FDA's Failure to Inspect China Blood-Thinner Plant
February 18 Study Suggests Glucosamine Won't Ease Hip Arthritis
February 18 E-mails Improve Patient-Surgeon Communication
February 18 Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat
February 19 2 Mutations Were Critical to Spread of 1918 Flu
February 19 Health Tip: Zinc in Your Diet
February 19 Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women
February 19 Health Tip: Timeouts for Toddlers
February 19 Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2008
February 19 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 19, 2008
February 19 Combo Treatment Best for Melanoma, Advanced Ovarian Cancer
February 19 Missing Chromosome Improves Response to Brain Tumor Treatment
February 19 Gecko's Stickiness Inspires New Surgical Bandage
February 19 Combination of Thyroid Medicines Not Necessary
February 19 No Difference Found in Treatments for Acute Kidney Failure
February 19 Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends
February 19 Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss?
February 19 Biannual Antibiotics May Cut Major Cause of Blindness in Africa
February 20 Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic Overuse
February 20 Health Tip: Is GERD Causing Sleep Problems?
February 20 Stem Cells Repair Stroke Damage in Rats
February 20 Cancer Death Rates Still Declining
February 20 Health Highlights: Feb. 20, 2008
February 20 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 20, 2008
February 20 Music Therapy Improves Stroke Outcomes
February 20 Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
February 20 Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
February 20 DNA Findings Reveal Genetic History of Humans
February 20 Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk
February 20 In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends
February 20 Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine
February 20 More Evidence of Danger From Heart Surgery Drug
February 20 Researchers Make Stem Cells That Secrete Insulin
February 21 Health Tip: Getting Enough Sleep During Pregnancy
February 21 Fast Food Ads Fueling Obesity Among Hispanic Kids
February 21 Health Tip: Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
February 21 Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet
February 21 Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas With Kids
February 21 Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2008
February 21 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 21, 2008
February 21 Taking Multiple Pain Relievers May Cause Complications
February 21 Awareness of Heart Attack Signs Lags in U.S.
February 21 New Stroke Treatments Reduce Brain Damage, Improve Recovery
February 21 Global Analysis of Human DNA Tracks Migration, Identity
February 21 Hemophilia Treatment Approved
February 21 Cats Help Shield Owners From Heart Attack
February 21 Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk
February 21 Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk
February 21 Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk
February 21 Mouse Study Probes Workings of Memory
February 22 Health Tip: Before You Get Pregnant
February 22 FDA Panel OKs 3 New Flu Strains for Next Year's Vaccine
February 22 Health Tip: Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
February 22 Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents
February 22 Health Tip: Don't Get Burned by Hot Water
February 22 Stimulating Thymus Reactivates T-Cell Production
February 22 Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2008
February 22 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 22, 2008
February 22 Stroke More Prevalent in U.S. Than in Europe
February 22 Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory
February 22 Humira Approved for Children's Arthritis
February 22 Aquatic Exercises May Ease Fibromyalgia
February 22 Aggressive Therapy for Crohn's Disease Produces Better Outcomes
February 22 New Stroke Therapies Show Promise
February 22 Most Internet Sex Offenders Target Teens, Not Kids
February 22 Current Blood Sugar Control Test Results 'Inaccurate'
February 22 Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City
February 22 Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers
February 23 FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer
February 23 More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates in U.S.
February 23 Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2008
February 24 Health Highlights: Feb. 24, 2008
February 24 How to Be Heart Smart at the Supermarket
February 24 When Worry Consumes You
February 25 TV Could Be Disrupting Your Kid's Sleep
February 25 Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks
February 25 Health Tip: Get Enough Vitamin C
February 25 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2008
February 25 Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2008
February 25 Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications
February 25 Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath
February 25 Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes
February 25 Many Patients Fail to Take Drugs After Heart Attack
February 25 Antibiotic Use in Dementia Patients Questioned
February 25 HRT Can Lead to Abnormal Mammograms, Biopsies
February 25 Hair Tells Tale of Where You've Been
February 25 More Elderly Americans Living With Heart Failure
February 25 Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis Shows
February 26 Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
February 26 Teen Aggression May Really Be a State of Mind
February 26 National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
February 26 Health Tip: Watch For Frostbite
February 26 Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2008
February 26 U.S. Health Care Spending to Double by 2017, Report Predicts
February 26 Web Tool Aids Men in Prostate Decisions
February 26 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 26, 2008
February 26 HIV Drug in Microbicide Gel Safe for Daily Use
February 26 Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients Increase Death Risk
February 26 New Hope for Depressed Teens
February 26 Adult Stem Cells Help Those With Immune Disorders, Heart Disease
February 26 Study Finds Variations in Doses of Radiation Therapy
February 26 Cost of Breast Cancer Can Include Paycheck
February 27 Health Tip: What's Behind My Migraine?
February 27 Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
February 27 Satisfaction After Fibroid Embolization Similar to Hysterectomy
February 27 Health Tip: Canker Sores
February 27 Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2008
February 27 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 27, 2008
February 27 Some Countries May Have Slowed Bird Flu's Spread
February 27 CDC Panel Urges Extending Flu Vaccine Coverage for Kids
February 27 Research May Yield New Weapons Against Sepsis
February 27 'Diabulimia' Triples Risk of Death Among Women With Diabetes
February 27 Vaccine Protects Monkeys from Ebola, Marburg Viruses
February 27 Two Drugs Found Equal in Treatment of Septic Shock
February 27 Tysabri May Cause Liver Damage, Health Officials Say
February 27 Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks
February 28 Health Tip: Muscle Injury?
February 28 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
February 28 Health Tip: Depression in Children
February 28 Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments
February 28 GERD Drug Approved for Younger Children
February 28 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 28, 2008
February 28 Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2008
February 28 Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke
February 28 Spanking Raises Chances of Risky, Deviant Sexual Behavior
February 28 Ginkgo Biloba Might Not Preserve Memory in Octogenarians
February 28 Gene Expression Differences Affect Drug Response
February 28 New Gene for Lou Gehrig's Disease Identified
February 28 Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis
February 28 Broccoli Sprout Extract Hinders Bladder Cancer Development
February 28 Heart Hormones Beat Back Cancers in Mice
February 28 Researchers ID Gene Behind Rare Form of Epilepsy
February 29 Baxter Recalls Rest of Heparin Products
February 29 Health Tip: A Word About Warts
February 29 Health Tip: Get More Whole Grains
February 29 Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
February 29 Monkey Gene That Blocks AIDS Viruses Evolved More Than Once
February 29 Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 29, 2008
February 29 Arcalyst Treats Rare Inflammatory Disorders
February 29 Health Highlights: Feb. 29, 2008
February 29 Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients
February 29 Marker for Diabetes Might Miss Early Vision Complication
February 29 Abilify Approved for Children With Bipolar Disorder
February 29 Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
February 29 Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes
February 29 Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer
February 29 Babies Really Can Light Up Your Life
February 29 Carb Intake, Obesity Tied to Rise in Esophageal Cancers
February 29 Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Won't Raise Blood Cancer Risk
February 29 Disabled Cite Need to Improve Wireless Devices

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