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News for: Wed May 14, 2008

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• Migraine Medications May Cause 'Serotonin Syndrome' Wed May 14, 2008, 17:00 Rare disorder can lead to muscle spasms, fever, sweating and nausea, study finds.

• Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed Wed May 14, 2008, 12:00 FDA says manufacturer of Trasylol now removing remaining stock of drug from U.S. market, following new data on increased death risk.

• Study Supports Popular HIV Drug Regimen Wed May 14, 2008, 17:00 But other treatments work well, too, giving patients options.

• Aspirin at Bedtime Lowers Blood Pressure Wed May 14, 2008, 09:00 No benefit seen for prehypertensive people in morning use, researchers report.

• Heart Disease Starts Early in Life Wed May 14, 2008, 14:00 And childhood obesity is a key culprit, study says.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: May 14, 2008 Wed May 14, 2008, 09:52 Sleep Disorders Seizure Disorders Multiple Sclerosis • Clot-Busting Treatment Improves Bleeding Stroke Outcomes Wed May 14, 2008, 09:00 Low dose tPA dissolved masses 2 to 3 times faster, dramatically boosting survival. • Music Hath Charms to Calm Hypertension Wed May 14, 2008, 12:00 But the finding isn't meant to encourage patients to throw out their medications. • Death Gap Widens Between Educated and Those Not Wed May 14, 2008, 09:00 Socioeconomic inequalities blamed for increasing disparity overall, study finds. • Biomarkers Predict Heart Deaths Wed May 14, 2008, 17:00 Studies find they might add to traditional risk factors. • Pollution Particles Impair Blood Vessel Function Wed May 14, 2008, 14:00 Study finds pressure readings rise, urges broader public action to curb effects. • Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease Risk Wed May 14, 2008, 12:00 Especially for women, heavy consumption tied to arterial stiffening, enlarged hearts. • HPV Tied to Better Tongue, Tonsil Cancer Outcomes Wed May 14, 2008, 16:00 Patients more likely to survive using chemoradiation, and new treatments may follow. • Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From Walking Wed May 14, 2008, 16:00 More than half taking naftidrofuryl, a blood vessel medication, improved distances 50%. • Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem Wed May 14, 2008, 17:00 They contain same toxins as cigarettes, but users think they're safer, study finds.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: May 14, 2008 Wed May 14, 2008, 10:24 Few U.S. Adults Proficient at Managing Health Care: Report New Guidelines Urge Careful Monitoring of Heart Device Patients Former Supreme Court Justice Pleas for Alzheimer's Research More Americans Taking Drugs for Chronic Health Problems Americans Overconfident About Their Food-Safety Abilities: Survey New Fitness Test for U.S. Adults FYI • Health Tip: Facts About Fleas Wed May 14, 2008, 09:00 How to recognize and get rid of the pests • Health Tip: Harmful Chemicals in Your Home Wed May 14, 2008, 09:00 Safety guidelines for household products

Today's Top News Stories
•	Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly - Jul 19, 2008, 09:00 Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says.
•	Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab - Jul 18, 2008, 19:00 Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say.
•	Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008, 09:24 Breast Cancer Hot Flashes Emphysema
•	Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking - Jul 18, 2008, 16:00 French researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less time.
•	Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections - Jul 18, 2008, 17:00 But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds.