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Daily MedNews: November 2008

November 1 Health Highlights: Nov. 1, 2008
November 1 Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival
November 1 New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease
November 2 Falls Are Leading Cause of Injury to Seniors
November 2 Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2008
November 2 Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk
November 3 Health Tip: Prevent Night-Driving Dangers
November 3 Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase
November 3 Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids' Injury Risk in Half
November 3 Health Tip: Obesity and Your Child
November 3 Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths
November 3 Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last
November 3 Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2008
November 3 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 3, 2008
November 3 Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy
November 3 Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical Imbalance
November 3 Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics' Kidney Risks
November 3 Scans Reveal Brain Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia Patients
November 3 Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
November 3 Diabetes, Hypertension Hasten Death in Alzheimer's Patients
November 3 Rainier Spots Show Higher Autism Rates
November 3 Kids With Parent in War Zone Face Behavior Risks
November 3 Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
November 3 U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually
November 3 Scientists Make Clones of Mice Dead 16 Years
November 4 Women's Hands Home to More Types of Germs
November 4 Global Attention to Snakebites Is Unmet
November 4 Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
November 4 Health Tip: Hiccups Can Wreak Havoc
November 4 Health Tip: What's on Your Plate?
November 4 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2008
November 4 Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2008
November 4 Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids
November 4 Hormone Lowers Glucose Levels in Mice
November 4 Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home
November 4 ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls
November 4 Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer
November 4 Silicone Breast Implants Might Raise Risk of Rare Lymphoma
November 4 Sudden Death Risk Highest 30 Days After Heart Attack
November 4 Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
November 4 Study Shows Hispanics Prefer Beer
November 4 Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk
November 5 Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
November 5 Trigger for Stem Cell Differentiation Detailed
November 5 When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart
November 5 Health Tip: After Your Child is Born
November 5 Health Tip: Managing Bipolar Disorder
November 5 Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2008
November 5 Most Parents Don't Overreact to Child Gene Tests
November 5 Vitamin Holds Promise for Alzheimer's Disease
November 5 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 5, 2008
November 5 Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
November 5 Technique Preserves Future Fertility in Girls With Cancer
November 5 Two More Human Genomes Mapped
November 5 First-Ever Mapping of Cancer Patient's Genome
November 5 Debt-Linked Stress May Spur Premature Delivery
November 5 Gene Tied to Common Childhood Language Disorder
November 5 Powdered Milk Helps Kids Overcome Milk Allergy
November 5 Testosterone Patch Restores Libido in Postmenopausal Women
November 6 Health Tip: Choosing Your Child's Therapist
November 6 'Prescription Switching' Would Make Most Patients Unhappy
November 6 Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years
November 6 Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child's Vision
November 6 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2008
November 6 Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2008
November 6 Migraine Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
November 6 U.S. Experts Still Unsure of Allergy Relief by Mouth
November 6 Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
November 6 New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves
November 6 Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Bones
November 6 Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes
November 6 Negative Cancer Messages Backfire With Blacks
November 6 Too Few Americans Aware of 'Pre-Diabetes'
November 6 Counseling Can Combat Youth Violence
November 6 Drug Boosts Natural Growth Hormone in Seniors
November 6 Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
November 6 Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor
November 6 Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis
November 7 Health Tip: Caring for a Loved One During the Holidays
November 7 Health Tip: Bleeding Between Periods
November 7 Don't Rely on Diet to Prevent Weight Regain
November 7 ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies
November 7 Health Highlights: Nov. 7, 2008
November 7 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 7, 2008
November 7 Smoking Coupled With Obesity Raises Death Risk
November 7 Banned Obesity Drug Tied to Heart Risks Long After Use
November 7 Brain Scans Show Bullies Enjoy Others' Pain
November 7 Pediatric Heart Surgeons May Be Best Choice for Adults
November 7 'Scaffold' Could One Day Repair Damaged Hearts
November 7 Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder
November 7 Depression Heightens Sensitivity to Pain
November 7 TB Strain Called a Growing Public Threat
November 7 Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
November 7 Gene Mutation in Dalmatians Sheds Light on Kidney Stones in Humans
November 7 Overnight Dialysis Saves Lives: Study
November 8 Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2008
November 8 Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use
November 9 Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure
November 9 Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
November 9 Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2008
November 9 MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
November 9 Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
November 9 New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots
November 9 Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
November 9 Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
November 9 Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
November 10 Health Tip: Safer Sushi Eating
November 10 Health Tip: Protect Baby From Diaper Rash
November 10 Asthma 'Rescue' Inhalers Are Changing
November 10 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2008
November 10 Health Highlights: Nov. 10, 2008
November 10 Use of Imaging Technology Skyrockets
November 10 Poverty May Aggravate Asthma
November 10 Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
November 10 Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise
November 10 Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
November 10 Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed
November 10 Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
November 10 Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
November 10 High Temps Degrade Contact Lens Solution: Study
November 10 Freezing Ovaries Preserves Fertility, Scientists Report
November 10 Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
November 10 Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
November 10 Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
November 11 Health Tip: Prevent Nail Problems
November 11 Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence
November 11 Health Tip: Doing Your Baby's Laundry
November 11 Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge
November 11 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 11, 2008
November 11 Health Highlights: Nov. 11, 2008
November 11 New Type of Stent Shows Promise
November 11 'Cognitive Reserve' May Help Fight Alzheimer's
November 11 Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk
November 11 States Asleep at the Wheel in Fighting Drowsy Driving
November 11 Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk
November 11 Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
November 11 Study Questions Screening Heart Attack Patients for Depression
November 11 After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
November 11 Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
November 11 Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States
November 11 Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health
November 11 Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy
November 11 Gains Against Heart Failure Reported
November 11 High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
November 11 Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms
November 11 Florida Vision Test Law: Fewer Traffic Deaths Among Elderly
November 12 Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
November 12 Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
November 12 U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
November 12 Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
November 12 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 12, 2008
November 12 Health Highlights: Nov. 12, 2008
November 12 Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug
November 12 Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants
November 12 Vest Monitors 'Individual' Air Pollution
November 12 U.S. Gets a 'D' for Preterm Birth Rates
November 12 Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending
November 12 Education Program Spurs Blacks to Take Blood Pressure Meds
November 12 Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance
November 12 Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
November 12 Only Half of MS Patients Respond to Interferon Therapy
November 12 Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found
November 12 Excess Weight Ups Risk of Death, No Matter Where It Collects
November 12 With Angioplasty, More Is Better
November 13 Health Tip: Caught a Cold?
November 13 Chronically Ill U.S. Patients Often Skip Care Due to Costs
November 13 Poor Night Vision May Predict Age-Related Eye Disease
November 13 Placebo Acupuncture Tied to Higher IVF Pregnancies
November 13 Health Tip: Caffeine and Pregnancy
November 13 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 13, 2008
November 13 Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2008
November 13 HIV Vaccine Failure Still Brings Insights
November 13 New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
November 13 Traces of Corn Found in Almost All Fast Food
November 13 States Should Fund Quit-Smoking Treatments: Experts
November 13 U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals
November 13 Booze Taxes Lower Alcohol-Linked Deaths
November 13 Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier for Men
November 13 Pelvic Inflammation Puts Girls at Risk for Repeat STIs
November 13 Chemical in Plastics May Cause Fertility Problems
November 13 Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel
November 13 EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
November 14 Health Tip: Treating Insomnia
November 14 Health Tip: Driving During Winter
November 14 Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
November 14 Saturated Fats Linked to Cancer of Small Intestine
November 14 Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2008
November 14 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 14, 2008
November 14 High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids
November 14 Enrollment for Medicare Drug Plans Begins Again
November 14 Lung Cancer Patients Get Blamed for Their Disease
November 14 Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
November 14 Unique Bone Marrow Transplant Said to Cure Sickle Cell
November 14 IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries
November 14 First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog
November 14 Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing
November 14 Pregnant Rural Women More at Risk
November 14 Family Physicians Have Little Input at NIH: Report
November 14 Early Life Peanut Consumption Might Prevent Allergy
November 14 Lung Cancer Genetics Different in Black Patients: Study
November 14 Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children
November 15 Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble
November 15 Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2008
November 16 Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
November 16 Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2008
November 16 Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
November 17 Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain
November 17 Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
November 17 Health Tip: Battling Bad Breath?
November 17 Finding Points to Possible Blood Test for Brain Tumors
November 17 Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2008
November 17 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2008
November 17 Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo
November 17 Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
November 17 Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age
November 17 Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
November 17 Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
November 17 Gene Screen Might Predict Prostate Cancer
November 17 Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer
November 17 Stay Upbeat, Exercise to Help Prevent Cancer in Old Age
November 17 Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
November 17 Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk
November 17 Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed
November 17 Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction
November 17 Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
November 18 Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Weight
November 18 Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin
November 18 2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective
November 18 Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue
November 18 Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2008
November 18 Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
November 18 FDA Takes Closer Look at Wrinkle Treatments
November 18 Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
November 18 Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
November 18 Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
November 18 Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
November 18 Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
November 18 Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
November 18 Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's
November 18 Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
November 18 China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
November 18 Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes
November 18 Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
November 18 Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
November 19 Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections?
November 19 Health Tip: Easing Hemorrhoid Pain
November 19 Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
November 19 Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
November 19 Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2008
November 19 Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
November 19 Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
November 19 Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's
November 19 New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
November 19 Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
November 19 Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells
November 19 Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
November 19 Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
November 19 Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
November 19 Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
November 19 Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
November 19 Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
November 20 Health Tip: Storing Your Insulin
November 20 Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
November 20 Health Tip: Considering Home Birth?
November 20 Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
November 20 Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2008
November 20 Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
November 20 Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
November 20 Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
November 20 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008
November 20 When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
November 20 Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
November 20 CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
November 20 Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
November 20 U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
November 20 Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
November 20 Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
November 20 Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
November 21 Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
November 21 Health Tip: Signs of Celiac Disease in Children
November 21 Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
November 21 New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered
November 21 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 21, 2008
November 21 Health Highlights: Nov. 21, 2008
November 21 Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
November 21 Aquarobics May Help Ease Labor
November 21 Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
November 21 Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
November 21 ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
November 21 New Approach Keeps Tumor Cells From Refueling
November 21 FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
November 21 Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications
November 21 Getting Tough on Bullying
November 21 Scientists ID Uterine Muscle Switch for Contractions
November 21 Latin Women More Likely to Be Unhappy With Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
November 21 High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
November 22 Substitutions Make Holiday Fare Healthier
November 22 Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2008
November 23 An Allergy Checklist for Holiday Gatherings
November 23 Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2008
November 24 Parents Often Choose ER for Routine Kids' Care
November 24 Hypertension May Hit Black Males Earlier
November 24 Health Tip: Keep Bathroom Chemicals Locked Up
November 24 Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke
November 24 Health Tip: What to Eat During Morning Sickness
November 24 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2008
November 24 Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
November 24 'Fresh' Transfusions Improve Odds for Cancer Patients After Surgery
November 24 Clue to Cause of Epileptic Seizures Discovered
November 24 Ultrasound Can Help Break Up DVTs
November 24 Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest
November 24 Avandia's Heart Risk Higher Than Others in Its Class
November 24 Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks
November 24 Growth Hormone Won't Fight ALS
November 24 5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
November 24 Molecular Switch in Brain May End Smokers' Cravings
November 24 Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny of 'Off-Label' Drug Use
November 24 New Migraine Drug Shows Promise
November 25 Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart
November 25 Diabetics Spend Thousands More on Care
November 25 Health Tip: Hide or Get Rid of Excess Hair
November 25 Health Tip: Blood Pressure Too High?
November 25 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 25, 2008
November 25 Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2008
November 25 Exhaust From Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments
November 25 Live Chickens on Trucks Could Transmit Dangerous Germs
November 25 Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own
November 25 A Third of Medicare Clients Unfamiliar With Benefits
November 25 U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
November 25 Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
November 25 Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk
November 25 Chromosome Linked to Diabetics' Heart Risks
November 25 Depression's Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks
November 25 Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps
November 25 New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers
November 25 Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return
November 26 Keeping a Healthy Holiday Balance
November 26 Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids
November 26 Health Tip: Diabetes and Dessert
November 26 Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin With Acne
November 26 Holiday Meals With a Calorie-Conscious Twist
November 26 Health Highlights: Nov. 26, 2008
November 26 Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 26, 2008
November 26 Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit
November 26 Religion May Help Extend Your Life
November 26 Fat-Sensing Hormones Might Fight Obesity
November 26 Over-the-Phone Weight Loss Counseling Works
November 26 Improper Microwaving Led to Pot Pie-Salmonella Outbreak
November 26 Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons
November 26 Universal Testing, Prompt Treatment Could Slash HIV
November 26 Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome
November 26 CT Scans Can Spot Blocked Arteries
November 26 Anesthesia Type Won't Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes
November 27 Health Highlights: Nov. 27, 2008
November 27 Health Tip: Skiing Safely
November 27 Health Tip: Examining Your Breasts
November 27 Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
November 27 Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated
November 27 School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect
November 27 Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
November 28 Health Tip: Medications and Pregnancy
November 28 Health Tip: Hand Washing is Important
November 28 Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
November 28 Health Highlights: Nov. 28, 2008
November 28 Study Recruiting From Alzheimer's-Prone Families
November 28 Uninsured Likely Organ Donors, But Not Recipients
November 28 Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
November 29 Dry Skin? Don't Let Winter Win
November 29 Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2008
November 30 Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking
November 30 Health Highlights: Nov. 30, 2008

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