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News for: Fri Dec 14, 2007

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• Wearable Artificial Kidney Passes Test Fri Dec 14, 2007, 14:00 8 end-stage kidney failure patients used the device for up to 8 hours, researchers say.

• Decongestant in OTC Cold Remedies Effective: FDA Panel Fri Dec 14, 2007, 12:00 Current evidence says 10-milligram dose works, but advisers urge study of higher doses.

• Arimidex Beats Tamoxifen in Keeping Breast Cancer at Bay Fri Dec 14, 2007, 17:00 After more than 8 years of follow-up, older women taking the newer drug fared better, study finds.

• New Cancer Drug Tied to Heart Problems Fri Dec 14, 2007, 07:00 Sutent linked to hypertension, heart events in patients battling stomach cancer.

• FDA Advisers Reject Over-the-Counter Statin Fri Dec 14, 2007, 07:00 They cite concerns that consumers wouldn't use the cholesterol-lowering drug Mevacor safely.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 14, 2007 Fri Dec 14, 2007, 11:02 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Contraception Shingles • Breast Cancer Genes Also Raise Men's Risk for Malignancy Fri Dec 14, 2007, 12:00 Few men understand the danger from BRCA1/2, researchers say. • Traffic Pollution Hurts Asthmatic Kids' Lungs Fri Dec 14, 2007, 09:00 Children living near crowded roadways face more than 50% risk of breathing trouble, study finds • Fish Give Clues to Human Skin Color Changes Fri Dec 14, 2007, 14:00 A common gene helps species adapt to new environments, scientists say • Study Finds Cholesterol Fine-Tunes Hearing Fri Dec 14, 2007, 17:00 Research in rodents shows amount in outer hair cell membranes affects sound • Workplace Flexibility Can Boost Healthy Behaviors Fri Dec 14, 2007, 16:00 Giving workers some leeway promotes positive lifestyle changes, study finds • Human Noses Sort Out Strangers, Friends Fri Dec 14, 2007, 19:00 Brain's fear centers also activate when scenting a stranger, study finds • Immigrants Less Likely to Report Family History of Cancer Fri Dec 14, 2007, 15:08 Study suggests it results in poor screening, prevention efforts

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2007 Fri Dec 14, 2007, 11:38 Recalled Valucraft Booster Cables Pose Shock Hazard More Blood Contaminants Found in People with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Study Minnesota Bans Mercury in Cosmetics FDA to Issue New Guidelines for Drug-Coated Stents FDA Panel Supports New Sterilization Method for Women Infantino Lion Teethers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard FYI • Health Tip: Help Baby's Development Fri Dec 14, 2007, 09:00 Here's what parents can do • Health Tip: Help Keep Diabetic Hearts Healthy Fri Dec 14, 2007, 09:00 Lifestyle changes can make a big difference

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