Daily MedNews - September 2008
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September 1, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2008
- New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective
- Health Tip: Prevent Dry Skin
- Health Tip: When Your Baby Needs Shots
- Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
- Secrets of Telomerase Revealed
- Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise
- 'Bonding Gene' Could Help Men Stay Married
- HPV Vaccine Has Higher Allergic Reaction Rate
September 2, 2008
- Health Tip: Take Care of a Cast
- Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads Have Little Effect on Sales: Study
- Health Tip: Buy a Safe Bathtub for Baby
- 3 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum Depression
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2008
- Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
- Extremely Preemie Babies Prone to Behavior Woes Later On
- Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline: Study
- No Definitive Link Seen Between Vytorin and Cancer
- Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
- Youth Suicides Continue to Rise in U.S.
- Excercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
- Paid Family Leave Program Goes Mostly Unused
- Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems
September 3, 2008
- Hydrating Kidney Patients With Sodium Bicarb Has Little Effect
- Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid
- Health Tip: Know the Signs of Concussion
- Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2008
- Drug Given 24 Hours After Stroke Helps Repair Brain Tissue
- Kids' Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First
- Height May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
- College Freshmen See Prescription Drug Misuse More Risky Than Alcohol and Pot
- New Drug Helps Relieve Gout
- Study Links Serum Calcium, Prostate Cancer Death
- Cholesterol Drugs Lower Stroke Risk in Older People
- Defibrillators Don't Diminish Quality of Life
- Doctors Could Play a Part in Preventing Suicides
- New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers
September 4, 2008
- 'Street' Drug Use Down, Prescription Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report
- Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
- Health Tip: Avoid Yeast Infections
- Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
- Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
- Health Highlights: Sept. 4, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 4, 2008
- Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome
- Scientists Spot New Twist in HIV Infection
- Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
- Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers
- FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
- Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations
- Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids' Injury Risk
- Non-Hospital Baby Abductions on the Rise
- 2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use
- Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
September 5, 2008
- Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment
- Health Tip: Healing After a C-Section
- Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil
- Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk
- Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2008
- Obesity Worsens Asthma
- Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots
- Drug Re-Sensitizes Breast Tumors to Treatment
- FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues
- Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
- Chinese Work Sees Through Invisibility Quest
- No Place Safe From Allergies
- Free Drug Samples May End Up Costing More
- Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids
- For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk
- Artery Plaque Rupture Can Occur Without Symptoms
September 6, 2008
- 2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
- Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2008
- MRIs Don't Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome
September 7, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 7 2008
- Hurricane Threats: Time to Batten Down the Hatches
- Once-Weekly Diabetes Drug Boosts Blood Sugar Control
September 8, 2008
- Health Tip: Stay Safe on the School Bus
- Health Tip: Understanding Serving Sizes
- Painkillers Lower PSA Test Readings
- Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2008
- Walking Styles a Quick Cue to Gender
- Under-the-Skin Blood Sugar Monitor Boosts Diabetes Control
- More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Fewer College Kids Smoking, But Industry Tactics a Threat
- Buyers Spend More With Non-Cash Purchases
- Vitamin B12 Key to Aging Brain
- Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less
- Kids' Eye Injuries From Golf Clubs Rare But Severe
- Vigorous Exercise Aids Those With Obesity-Related Gene
- HRT Use Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble
- Brain's Memory Capacity Much Larger Than Believed
September 9, 2008
- Serotonin Transporter Levels May Explain Winter Blues
- Health Tip: If the Shoe Fits
- Air Pollution Harms Patients After Heart Attack
- Health Tip: Eating a Brain-Healthy Diet
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2008
- CDC Campaign Targets MRSA Infections
- Job Loss Has Long-Term Impact on Social Lives
- Lung Cancer Rates Among Nonsmokers Not on the Rise
- Heavier People Have Heart Attacks Earlier
- Study Probes Why Smokers Find It Hard to Quit
- Med School Diversity May Help Whites Care Better for Minorities
- Colon Cancer Treatments Need Improvements
- Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients
- Formula Samples Hinder Breast-Feeding Efforts
- Blood Pressure Treatment Can Be Used Against Stroke
September 10, 2008
- Health Tip: Apply Bug Spray the Right Way
- Scratched Surfaces May Trap Bacteria During Food Processing
- Teen Brain Might Get Hooked Easier on OxyContin
- Health Tip: Help Your Child Develop Healthy Habits
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2008
- Patient-Centered 'Medical Home' Models Lag in Key Areas
- Stopping Cancer From Rebounding After Treatment
- Retail Clinics Attracting Those Without Regular Doctors
- 9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years
- Tight Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Long-Term
- Special Dyes and Lighting Kill MRSA, Research Shows
- Survival Rates Improve for Kids With Blood Cancers
- Erbitux Extends Life for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
- Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids' Mental Anomalies
- Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
- Bacterial Infections May Be Overlooked in SIDS Cases
September 11, 2008
- Health Tip: Control Overeating
- 9/11's Psychological Scars Slowly Healing
- Health Tip: Depression in Seniors
- Bullying Top Concern of Parents With Overweight Child
- Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 11, 2008
- Spiritual Beliefs Part of Health Care for Some
- Imaging Shows Why Injured Brains 'Work Harder'
- Time Teaches Brain to Recognize Objects
- Compound Could Reduce Heart Attack Damage
- An Oral Approach to Heart Disease
- Natural Childbirth Moms More Attuned to Babies' Cry
- 'Abuse-Resistant' Form of OxyContin May Be Near
- HIV Infection Rate for Young Black Men 'Alarming:' CDC
- Depressed Moms in Violent Homes Twice as Likely to Hit Kids
September 12, 2008
- Banning Soft Drinks in Schools Has Small Impact
- Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
- Health Tip: Preparing for Pregnancy
- Health Tip: When Diabetics Get Sick
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 12, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2008
- Sleep Apnea May Cause Erectile Dysfunction
- Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death From Chronic Diseases
- Sensor Detects Levels of Brain Chemicals
- Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
- Palliative Care Programs Could Boost Hospitals' Bottom Line
- Gene-Transfer Proves Safe for Vision Problem
- Weight-Loss Surgery Weighed as Diabetes Rx
- Bye, Bye Back Fat?
- Broad Screening of Blood Clots May Find Cancers Earlier
- Ordinary Chores Cause Half of All Eye Injuries
September 13, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2008
- Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
- Too Few People Know Symptoms of Heart Trouble
September 14, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 14, 2008
- Safety Gear a Must to Prevent Kids' Sports Injuries
- Colon Cancer Oncogene Discovered
- Later Use of Clot-Buster After Stroke Possible: Study
September 15, 2008
- Health Tip: Helping a Loved One Heal
- Health Tip: Keep Stress at Bay
- Gene Boosts Resistance to Chemo Drug
- Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2008
- Gardasil Approved for Additional Uses
- Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2008
- Breast Cancer Vaccine Blasts Some Tumors
- Newer Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Childhood Schizophrenia
- Web Site Helps Cancer Patients With Fertility Preservation
- Prosthetic Ears Boost Hearing After Injury
- Migraine Sufferers Face Greater Blood Clot Risk
- Keppra XR Approved for Partial-Onset Seizures
- Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged
- Thumbs Down on Beta Blockers for High Blood Pressure
- Stem Cells Ease Stroke-Like Brain Damage in Mice
- Diabetics Less Likely to Lose Weight After Gastric Bypass
- Immune System Biomarkers May Predict Early Lung Cancer
September 16, 2008
- Health Tip: Taking an NSAID
- Researchers Suppress 'Hunger Hormone'
- Health Tip: Prevent Ear Pain in Flight
- FDA Mulls Changes to Allergy Labeling on Foods
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 16, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2008
- Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
- Plastic Chemical Tied to Heart Disease and Diabetes
- Compound Reverses Huntington's Symptoms in Mice
- Estrogen Cream No Match for Sun-Damaged Skin
- MRI Detects Soft Tissue Damage Affecting Kids' Hearing
- Survival Rate Little Changed With Aortic Valve Disorder
- Female Incontinence a Prevalent Problem
- 3-D MRI Helps Detect Patients at High Risk for Stroke
- Massage Therapy Helps Those With Advanced Cancer
- FDA Bars Generic Drugs From Indian Company
- Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Women's Longevity
September 17, 2008
- Stress Disorder Affects 20% of Intensive Care Patients
- Health Tip: Skin Care for Diabetics
- Health Tip: Booster Seat Safety
- Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby
- Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 17, 2008
- Medicare Advantage Plans Get Lion's Share of Insurers' Ad Dollars
- New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes
- Team Tracks Cell That May Repair Skeletal Muscle Damage
- Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control
- Signaling Protein Could Be Target for Leukemia Chemo
- Relaxation Tapes or Mozart Lower Blood Pressure
- Patient-Reported Health Scores May Predict Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes
- Speaking Spanish Limits Access to Health Care
- Daycare Infants Less Likely to Develop Asthma
- Virtual Colonoscopy Effective for Average Risk People
September 18, 2008
- Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain
- Health Tip: Good Scents During Pregnancy
- School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake
- Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 18, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2008
- Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy
- No Tan Is a Safe Tan
- Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
- FDA Proposes Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals
- Girls From Poorer Areas More Likely to Have Sex Earlier
- U.S. Barred 33 TB-Infected People From Flying Over Past Year
- Anti-Nausea Patch Approved for Chemo Patients
- Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress
- More Kids Getting Kidney Stones
- Mom's Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies' Asthma Risk
- Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma
- Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients
September 19, 2008
- Health Tip: Is LASIK Right for You?
- Group Works to Streamline Cancer Therapy Approvals
- Red Wine Molecule Might Battle MS
- Health Tip: Massage Arthritis Pain
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 19, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 19, 2008
- Parental Involvement in School Has Its Limits
- Social Exclusion May Literally Leave People Frozen Out
- Vitamin C Might Help Lower Hypertension
- 'Healthy Fat' Chemical Aids Body's Metabolism
- Many Doctors Don't Know Blood Pressure Guidelines
- Salt Contributes to Resistant High Blood Pressure
- Chamomile Tea May Ward Off Diabetes Damage
- Medicare's Monthly Premium Won't Rise in 2009
- Vitamin D Levels Might Predict Risk for MS
- Boys as Socially Aggressive as Girls: Study
- Simple Blood Test Could Spot Alzheimer's Risk
September 20, 2008
September 21, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2008
- Fall Cleanup Is a Prime Time for Accidents
- Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment
- To Sleep, Perchance to Smell?
- Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup
September 22, 2008
- Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects
- Health Tip: Develop a Birth Plan
- Health Tip: Prevent Stomach Pain
- Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variant Tied to Melanoma
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 22, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2008
- Shorter-Course Radiation for Breast Cancer Safe, Effective
- Caregivers Face Multiple Strains Tending Older Parents
- Radiosurgery Proves Viable for Some Pancreatic Cancers
- Women's Peripheral Artery Disease Tied to Secondhand Smoke
- For Some Doctors, Empathy Is in Short Supply
- Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk
- Family History Key Player in Brain Cancer Risk
- Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Post-Op Delirium Risk
- Heart Attack Care Often Delayed for the Poor
September 23, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 23, 2008
- U.S. Abortion Rate at 30-Year Low
- Health Tip: Satisfying Food Cravings
- Health Tip: Prevent a Pain in the Neck
- Many Trial Reports on FDA-Approved Drugs Go Unpublished
- Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2008
- Stroke Prevalence Higher, Deadlier Among American Indians
- Nasal Insulin Won't Shield At-Risk Kids From Diabetes
- Whole Brain Radiation Not Best for Cancer That Has Spread
- Hormone Therapy Not Best for Older Prostate Cancer Patients
- FDA Goes After Unapproved Eye Washes, Skin Ointments
- Blacks at Greater Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
- Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet
- Hormone Rx May Protect Women With Breast Cancer Gene
- Researchers ID Ovarian Cancer Biomarker
- Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Vary Widely
- Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
- Wine Compound May Protect Against Radiation Exposure
September 24, 2008
- Health Tip: Choosing a Knee Brace
- A Honey of a Sinusitis Treatment
- Health Tip: Exercise for People With Diabetes
- Painkiller May Prevent Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 24, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2008
- Boomers Should Add Muscle Before It's Too Late
- Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective: CDC
- Early Breast Cancer No More Likely to Return in Young Women
- Regular Hand-Washing Can Prevent Against Colds, Flu
- Alert Issued on Use of Blood Thinners
- Angioplasty Not Cost-Effective for Chronic Coronary Disease
- Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
- Casual Smokers at Greater Risk for Alcohol-Use Disorders
- Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
- U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans
September 25, 2008
- Health Tip: What Causes Sore Breasts?
- New Diabetes Drug Works Well in Trial
- Health Tip: Keep Kidney Infections at Bay
- Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases
- Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2008
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 25, 2008
- Voice Problems in Seniors Undertreated
- Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery
- 'Fear of Losing' Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
- Researchers Report Stem Cell Advance
- Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
- Scientists ID Compounds That Prevent Brain Nerve Damage
- Statins Can Hinder Muscle Repair
- Most Medicare Drug Premiums Same or Lower in 2009
- Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
- Drug Fights Diabetic Eye Disease
September 26, 2008
- Health Tip: Ease PMS Symptoms
- Health Tip: If Your Child Stutters
- Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk
- Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 26, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2008
- Patient Harm From Problem 'Handoffs' Is Common: Report
- Active Social Life May Reduce Men's Alzheimer's Risk
- Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss
- Anemia Drugs Linked to Stroke Study Deaths: FDA
- Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
- FDA Faulted for Lack of Produce Oversight
- Migraines More Frequent, Intense in Overweight Kids
- Lance Armstrong's New Challenge Could Be His Greatest
- 3M Injected Drug Users Worldwide Could Be HIV-Positive
September 27, 2008
September 28, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2008
- Older Problem Gamblers Face Increased Suicide Risk
- Studies Ignite Hope for Long-Acting Allergy Vaccines
September 29, 2008
- Health Tip: Eating Out With Food Allergies
- Scams and Shams That Prey on Cancer Patients
- Health Tip: Does Your Child Need a Nap?
- Eating Fish, Breast-Feeding Boosts Infant Development
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 29, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2008
- Seniors in Poor Areas More Likely to Die After Surgery
- Study Suggests How Cancers Spread to Lungs
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths
- Blood Thinner Linked to Increased Brain Bleeding
- Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant
- Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
- 'Superbug' Test Detects MRSA Faster
- Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread
- Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder
September 30, 2008
- Link Between Vaccine and MS Unproven
- Health Tip: Stretch Your Hamstrings
- Health Tip: Meeting Criteria for Blood Donation
- Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
- Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 30, 2008
- Health Highlights: Sept. 30, 2008
- Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
- Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis
- Fewer Doses, Intramuscular Injection Cut Anthrax Shot Side Effects
- Psychotherapy Works Best Over the Long Term
- Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer
- Media Doesn't Often Mention Pharma Funding on Research
- Traffic Deaths Spike on Election Day
- Team Sniffs Out Process That Could Make 'Artificial Nose'
- Popular Supplements Don't Work Against Arthritis: Study
- Three Genes Raise Gout Risk
