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News for: Tue May 20, 2008

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• Gene Therapy May Treat Erectile Dysfunction Tue May 20, 2008, 17:00 Studies in both men and monkeys show effectiveness of treatment.

• Ted Kennedy Has a Brain Tumor Tue May 20, 2008, 14:00 Doctors find malignant glioma in tests after seizure

• Radiation Improves Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer Tue May 20, 2008, 17:00 But, it may not be for every patient, one expert says.

• More Dialysis Not Better in Acute Kidney Injury Tue May 20, 2008, 14:00 Intensive therapy did not improve recovery or survival, researchers say.

• Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours Tue May 20, 2008, 12:00 At end of life, it may be better than standard oxygen therapy, study suggests.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: May 20, 2008 Tue May 20, 2008, 09:45 HIV/AIDS Acne Breast Pain • Teen Blood Donors More Prone to Complications Tue May 20, 2008, 16:00 Fainting, bruising could keep this important donor pool from giving again, experts warn. • Repeat Colonoscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients Tue May 20, 2008, 12:00 Other research found traditional colonoscopy still better than virtual version • Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome Tue May 20, 2008, 16:00 Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note. • Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause Tue May 20, 2008, 09:00 Experts stress that the finding applies only to those under 60 years of age. • Sleep-Deprived Brains Show Lapse in Visual Processing Tue May 20, 2008, 17:00 Seemingly normal function could give false sense of competence, study suggests. • Educational Drive Cut Death Rate From Sepsis Tue May 20, 2008, 16:00 Spanish hospital effort led to better guideline adherence, earlier use of antibiotics for blood infection. • Smallpox Drug May Protect Against Common Cold Tue May 20, 2008, 09:00 It reduced ability of adenovirus to replicate in key organs • Sorafenib Shows Promise for Heart-Lung Disease Tue May 20, 2008, 12:00 Cancer drug interferes with abnormal cell growth seen in pulmonary hypertension. • Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery Tue May 20, 2008, 14:00 White men more likely to have operation before emergency procedure is needed. • New Latent TB Drug Saves Lives, Money Tue May 20, 2008, 09:00 Rifampin improved compliance, reduced side effects, saved $10,000 per patient.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: May 20, 2008 Tue May 20, 2008, 10:24 Caffeine Before Breakfast May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Chinese City to Reopen Kindergartens Terminally Ill Patients Going to Mexico to Get Euthanasia Drug Seat Belt Use Increasing in the U.S. Cancer, Heart, Traffic Deaths to Rise During Next 20 Years: WHO Aging Americans Feel Peace and Calm: Study FYI • Health Tip: Walking for Exercise Tue May 20, 2008, 09:00 Suggestions for doing it correctly • Health Tip: Prevent Ingrown Toenails Tue May 20, 2008, 09:00 Take good care of your toes

Today's Top News Stories
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 21, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008, 10:34 Psoriasis and Psoriatic Disorders Heartburn Memory Loss
•	Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma - Nov 21, 2008, 12:00 Winter viruses may be to blame, study suggests
•	ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk - Nov 21, 2008, 14:00 Study found 2 popular drugs do not cause genetic damage that can lead to disease.
•	Exercise Keeps the Brain Young - Nov 21, 2008, 14:00 Experiments in mice find running increases production of neural stem cells.
•	New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered - Nov 21, 2008, 09:00 2007 outbreak in Uganda genetically distinct from other known species.