Daily MedNews - July 2008
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July 1, 2008
- Drug Use Increasingly Common in All Countries
- Genes Get Out the Vote
- Health Tip: Rid Your Home of Dust Mites
- Health Tip: Stop Smoking, Save Your Bones
- FDA Approves Generic Risperdal
- Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 1, 2008
- Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective
- Tough Underage Drinking Laws Saving Lives
- TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases
- Scientists Find Way to Dim Cancer Switch
- Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk
- Wireless Device Approved for Diabetics
- New Method Better Predictor of In Vitro Fertilization Success
- Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart Attack
- Newborns in Intensive Care Often Exposed to Pain
- Death Rates for HIV Patients Decrease Dramatically
- U.S. Officials Stymied in Salmonella Search
- Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults
July 2, 2008
- Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost
- Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Headaches
- Health Tip: Giving Medications to People With Alzheimer's
- Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk
- Health Highlights: July 2, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2008
- Glaucoma Treatment Can Prevent Blindness
- MRSA Infections Can Bug Fitness Buffs
- New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus
- New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster
- Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006
- More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia
- Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers
- New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
- Two-Drug Treatment Didn't Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
July 3, 2008
- FDA Panel Calls for More Testing of Diabetes Drugs
- Health Tip: After Liposuction
- Health Tip: Beat by the Summer Heat
- Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
- Playing It Safe With High School Sports
- Collagen Wrinkle Filler Approved
- Health Highlights: July 3, 2008
- Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age
- Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
- Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk
- New Drug-Coated Stent Approved
- New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste
- SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction
- Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
- Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure
- Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
- Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival
July 4, 2008
- On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First
- Health Tip: Have a Safe Fourth of July
- Health Tip: Trying Pregnancy Again
- Health Highlights: July 4, 2008
- Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes
- Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health
- Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
July 5, 2008
- Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You
- How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
- Health Highlights: July 5, 2008
July 6, 2008
- Food Allergens Show Up in Unexpected Places
- Breakthroughs Offer Hope to MS Patients
- Health Highlights: July 6, 2008
July 7, 2008
- Health Tip: Safety on Wheels
- Secondary Schools Serve Unhealthy Foods
- 'Sideline' Rage Triggers Mirror Those of Angry Drivers
- Health Tip: Eat More Vegetables
- ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk
- Clinical Trials Update: July 7, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 7, 2008
- Dietary Supplement May Prevent Breast Cancer
- Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids
- Father's Age a Factor in Infertility
- New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds
- Baby's Smile Lights Up Mom's Brain
- Molecule Uses Cellular Recycling to Treat Kidney Cancer
- Popular Antidepressants Linked to GI Bleeding
- Relationship Violence Common Among College Students
- Healthier Lifestyles Would Lengthen American Lives
- Child Care May Lead to Unwanted Weight Gain in Infants
- Pregnancy Alone Not A Risk for Mental Health Problems
- Omega-3, Some Omega-6 Fatty Acids Boost Cardiovascular Health
July 8, 2008
- Health Tip: Take Care of a Rash
- Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing
- Keep a Food Diary, Lose Twice as Much Weight
- Kids' Obesity May Lead to Epidemic of Adult Diabetes
- Pregnancy Boosts Heart Attack Risk
- Health Highlights: July 8, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: July 8, 2008
- Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread
- A Sweet Way to Shield Baby's Teeth
- Breast Cancer Test Rates Drug Therapy Candidates
- FDA Mandates Black Box Warning for Some Antibiotics
- FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer
- College-Educated Fare Better When Cancer Strikes
- Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk
- Hormone Therapy Shows Little Benefit Against Prostate Cancer
- Cancer Care Unaffected by Doctor Reimbursement Changes
- A Blood Marker Could Spot Diabetes Risk
- Low Iron Levels Cut Cancer Risk in Men With PAD
July 9, 2008
- Health Tip: Alleviating Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer
- Health Tip: Keep Teeth in Tip-Top Shape
- Breast-Conserving Surgery Leaves Many Cancer Patients Disappointed
- Gene Activity May Explain Deadlier Breast Cancers Among Younger Women
- Seniors Having More Sex Than Ever
- Clinical Trials Update: July 9, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 9, 2008
- Surfing to a Higher Weight
- Do Underweight Newborns Make for Shy Adults?
- Heat Exposure a Dangerous Summer Threat
- ELS Plus CPR Boosts Blood Flow After Cardiac Arrest
- New Technique Harvests Stem Cells at Earlier Stage
- Diabetes, Weight Tied to Male Infertility
- Assisted Breathing Eases Lung Symptoms for Heart Patients
- Thalidomide Continues to Show Benefits Against Myeloma
- Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Atrial Fibrillation
July 10, 2008
- Salmonella Illnesses Now Top 1,000
- A Young Life Lost to Prescription Drug Abuse
- Health Tip: Keep Teen Conflicts Under Control
- Health Tip: Parenting Twins
- Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk
- Cool Air Blown Under Pads May Protect Footballers From Illness
- Clinical Trials Update: July 10, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 10, 2008
- Gender Plays Role in Post-Concussion Healing
- Stem Cells Hold Promise for Muscular Dystrophy
- Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations
- Melanoma Rates Soar Among Younger Women
- Uterus Size May Predict Risk for Premature Twins After IVF
- Alcohol's Impact on Heart, Stroke Risk Differs by Gender
- ACL Reconstruction With Cadaver Tissue Risky in Younger Patients
- Vaginal Microbicides Might Help More Men Than Women
- Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart
- FDA Advisers Don't Back 'Black Box' Warning for Epilepsy Drugs
July 11, 2008
- Hormone Replacement May Raise Women's Gallbladder Risk
- Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival
- Health Tip: Monitoring What You Drink
- Teen Birth Rates, Homicides on Increase, Report Shows
- Health Tip: When to Induce Labor
- Clinical Trials Update: July 11, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 11, 2008
- Workshop Helps Parents, Kids Talk About Sex
- Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart
- Aging Brain Can Learn New Tricks
- Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading
- Recent Genetic Discoveries Don't Improve Prediction of Breast Cancer
- Beta Blockers Help Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients
- Do Antidepressants Make Bones Brittle?
- Protein Thought to Promote Cancer Does Opposite
- Trauma Center Counseling Reduces Kids' Repeat Injuries
July 12, 2008
July 13, 2008
- Are You Getting Burned by Your Sunscreen?
- Don't Take a Vacation From Healthy Eating
- Health Highlights: July 13, 2008
July 14, 2008
- Colon Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low
- Health Tip: Keep Stitches Clean and Dry
- Health Tip: Teens and Sleep
- Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes
- Clinical Trials Update: July 14, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 14, 2008
- Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
- Eating Less May Slow Aging Process
- Diabetic Hispanics Missing Out on Eye Exams
- Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes
- Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
- Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer's Patients
- Access Is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke
- Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
- For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat
- Global Warming Linked to Heightened Kidney Stone Risk
July 15, 2008
- Brain Cancer Vaccine's Immune Response Key to Outcomes
- Background TV Distracts Kids From Play
- Health Tip: Keep Your Kitchen Clean
- Health Tip: Toddler-Proof Your Home
- Clinical Trials Update: July 15, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 15, 2008
- Drug May Ease Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis
- Third of Elderly Patients Take Companion to See Doctor
- Salmonella Sickness Toll Climbs to 1,148
- Eye Test Could Spot Diabetes Vision Trouble Early
- Hip, Knee Replacements Do Ease Symptoms
- Statins Show Little Benefit for Kids With Learning Disorder
- Children Move Less as They Get Older
- Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy
- Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma
- Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes
July 16, 2008
- Health Tip: Signs of Problems at Daycare
- Researchers Find Link Between Organ Transplants, Cancer
- Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
- Health Tip: Dealing With Diarrhea
- Clinical Trials Update: July 16, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 16, 2008
- Drug Combo Improves Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Genetic Trait Boosts AIDS Risks in Blacks
- No Evidence Breast Self-Exams Cut Cancer Deaths
- New Model Allows Testing of Hepatitis C Treatments
- Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study
- Empathy Is 'Hard-Wired' in Children's Brains
- Case Points to Link Between Crohn's Treatment, Cancer
- Combo Therapy Makes More Kidney Transplants Possible
- Premature Birth Linked to Some Unexpected Later Problems
- Diet Plans Produce Similar Results
July 21, 2008
- Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
- Health Tip: Choosing Exercise Equipment
- Health Tip: If Your Child Wears Glasses
- Stretch That Grocery List in Lean Times
- Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired
- Health Highlights: July 21, 2008
- Lung Cancer Trial Targets Asbestos-Related Disease
- Clinical Trials Update: July 21, 2008
- Australian Study Seeks Genetic Roots of Cerebral Palsy
- Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems
- Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos
- Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk
- When Babies Die, Obstetricians Suffer, Too
- Medicare to Pay Bonuses for 'E-Prescribing'
- Peppers Picked as Salmonella Culprit
- Kidney Patients Less Likely to Get Heart Attack Meds
July 22, 2008
- Lidocaine Gel May Ease Mammography Discomfort
- Health Tip: Prevent Jet Lag
- Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe in the Crib
- Spinal Cord Stem Cells May Act as Nerve Repair System
- Clinical Trials Update: July 22, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 22, 2008
- Laser Resurfacing Produces Long-Term Results
- More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers
- Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Night Heart Attacks
- U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden
- Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout
- Women and Men Urged to Seek 'Preconception Care'
- Viagra May Boost Female Libido in Some Cases
- Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder
July 23, 2008
- Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol
- Health Tip: Bottled or Tap?
- Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research
- Health Tip: Stay Awake Behind the Wheel
- Health Highlights: July 23, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: July 23, 2008
- Alcohol Use Frequently Overlooked Before Surgery
- Coronary Disease Dulls Cognitive Skills
- Protein Gives Doctors New Tool to Detect Melanoma
- Simple Procedure Improves Male Fertility
- Children Can Develop Tolerance to Egg Allergy
- Twofold Action Urged for Pre-Diabetes
- Kidneys Donated After Cardiac Death Cut Racial Disparities
- Targeted Drug Boosts Survival Among Liver Cancer Patients
- Genetic Cause of Statin-Related Muscle Pain Found
- Soy Linked to Low Sperm Count
July 24, 2008
- Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease
- Health Tip: Evaluate Your Diet
- Pet Doors Opening at Assisted Living Centers
- Health Tip: Reduce Pesticide Exposure
- Clinical Trials Update: July 24, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 24, 2008
- Antidepressant Scripts Up 16 Million Over 3-Year Period
- Drug Holds Promise Against AIDS
- Worm Study Challenges Prevailing Theory of Aging
- Sleep Needs May Decline With Age
- Studies Link Circadian Rhythm, Metabolism, Longevity to One Protein
- Gene Mutation for Eye Disorder Found
- Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates
- HIV Patients Living Longer
- Gummy Bears Join Cavity Fight
July 25, 2008
- Health Tip: Why You Should Wash Your Hands
- Weekends Tough on the Diet
- People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma
- Clinical Trials Update: July 25, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 25, 2008
- Study Disproves Belief That Hepatitis C Blunts HIV Drugs
- Health Hazards in Household Cleaners Exposed
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Extends Survival After Cardiac Arrest
- Iced Teas Pose High Risk of Kidney Stones
- Web Site Demystifies Lab Tests
- Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS
- Warm-Up Reduces ACL Injury in Female Soccer Players
- Drug Test Cheaters Turning to Web
- Spleen Key Player in Brain's Infection-Fighting Messages
- ER Visit Leaves Many Confused
- Some Sweeteners Inhibit Enzyme Tied to Type 2 Diabetes
- FDA Clears U.S. Hot Peppers in Salmonella Outbreak
July 26, 2008
July 27, 2008
- Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's
- Health Highlights: July 27, 2008
- Mouse Study May Offer Better Diagnosis for Preeclampsia
- MRI Captures Alzheimer's Lesions
- Blood Pressure Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer's
July 28, 2008
- Alzheimer's Patients React Poorly to 'Elderspeak'
- Health Tip: Dental Care for Seniors
- Health Tip: Prevent Dehydration
- Dementia Underestimated in Developing Countries
- Researchers Map America's Deadliest Roads
- Clinical Trials Update: July 28, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 28, 2008
- Bone Density Predicts Chances of Breast Cancer
- Alzheimer's Treatment Trials May Have Special Challenges
- Surgical Errors Cost Almost $1.5B a Year
- Experts Urge Research on Sleep Apnea-Heart Disease Link
- Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
- Rates of Mild Cognitive Impairment Higher Than Expected
- Accidental Overdoses in the Home Soaring
- Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Might Help Prevent Alzheimer's
- Micro Molecules May Be Cancer Biomarker
- Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Skyrocketing
- Diet Key to Diabetes Risk
July 29, 2008
- Health Tip: Deep Breathing Techniques
- Health Tip: Controlling Gas
- Secondhand Smoke Raises Stroke Risk for Spouses
- Scientists ID 'Jekyll-Hyde' Protein in Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Clinical Trials Update: July 29, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 29, 2008
- Fondness for Fish Keeps Japanese Hearts Healthy
- Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women's Alzheimer's Risk
- Prostate Cancer Treatment Could Impair Men's Thinking
- Exercise Testing for Cancer Fails to Follow Guidelines
- Walkable Neighborhoods Keep the Pounds Off
- 'Biomarkers' May Help Spot, Track Alzheimer's
- 2 Breast Cancer Screening Strategies Prove Effective
- 'De-Tangling' Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise
- First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved
- Aging Hinders Memory Storage During Sleep
- Family History May Add to Alzheimer's Puzzle
July 30, 2008
- Health Tip: Prevent Heartburn
- Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes Boosts Risk for Birth Defects
- Deportation Tied to Higher HIV Risk for Men Injecting Drugs
- Clinical Trials Update: July 30, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 30, 2008
- Frankincense Provides Relief for Osteoarthritis
- Brain Mechanism Can Turn Off Trauma of Bad Memories
- Possible Cause of Postpartum Depression Pinpointed
- New Test Identifies Heavy Drinkers
- Schizophrenia Yields Some Genetic Secrets
- Being Single in Midlife Could Raise Risk for Dementia Later
- New Clues to How Cancer Spreads
- Moms With Alzheimer's May Pass on Risk to Kids
- Patch Helps Mend Damaged Hearts
- Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board
- New Treatment Lessens Heart Attack Damage
July 31, 2008
- Assisted Fertilization Risks May Be Due to Infertility
- Health Tip: Feeding Your Baby
- FDA Expands Pepper Warning in Salmonella Outbreak
- Health Tip: Prevent Back Injury
- Gene Could Boost Stroke Risk for Migraine Sufferers
- Clinical Trials Update: July 31, 2008
- Health Highlights: July 31, 2008
- New Test IDs Cancer Cells in Tumors
- Pill Could Boost Sports Performance
- Black Henna Tattoo Chemical Can Cause Skin Reaction
- Risky Sexual Behaviors Decreasing Among U.S. Teens
- Researchers Test New Source for Blood Platelets
- Advances Made Against Alzheimer's Disease
- Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Motor Neurons in ALS Patients
- Study Explains How Cranberries Prevent Urinary Infections
- Gene Test Could Catch Deadly Heart Problem
- Bone Disease Test Shows Death Risk for Dialysis Patients
- Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow
- Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
- Eradicating Gut Bacteria Improves Stomach Cancer Outcomes
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