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News for: Tue Jun 16, 2009

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• For Some, Virtual Colonoscopy May Be Just As Good Tue Jun 16, 2009, 16:00 Less invasive test might spur more people to be screened, experts say.

• VA Faces Questions Over Tainted Colonoscopies Tue Jun 16, 2009, 16:00 Former patients could have been infected with HIV, hepatitis via non-sterile equipment.

• FDA Issues Warning for Over-the-Counter Cold Remedy Tue Jun 16, 2009, 14:00 Zicam nasal products can cause loss of smell, officials stress

• No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots Tue Jun 16, 2009, 16:00 Taking precautions best way to avoid deep vein thrombosis, report says.

• Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes Tue Jun 16, 2009, 16:00 Smoking, drinking and more can override what you're born with, study finds.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: June 16, 2009 Tue Jun 16, 2009, 10:04 Type 2 Diabetes Diabetic Neuropathy Epilepsy Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Alzheimer's Disease Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) • Racial Clusters Seem to Affect Access to Colon Care Tue Jun 16, 2009, 12:00 U.S. areas with more black residents lack specialists, study shows. • Study Refutes Depression Gene Finding Tue Jun 16, 2009, 16:00 But stressful life events can trigger the condition, researchers say. • Sepsis Treatment Offers Lifesaving Potential Tue Jun 16, 2009, 16:00 Blood-cleansing therapy used in Japan warrants further study: researchers. • Little Steps Add Up to Major Reductions in Blood Pressure Tue Jun 16, 2009, 16:00 Boosting patients' awareness lowers risk of stroke and heart trouble, study found. • Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids Tue Jun 16, 2009, 09:00 Rhinosinusitis is one of several causes of syndrome, researchers say. • Torn Surgical Gloves Put Patients at Risk for Infection Tue Jun 16, 2009, 12:00 Giving antibiotics before operation might improve safety, study finds. • Depression May Lead to More Preemies Among Blacks Tue Jun 16, 2009, 09:00 Expert thinks pre-pregnancy mood could partly explain disparity in birth rate. • Strides Made in Hemophilia Research Tue Jun 16, 2009, 14:00 Successful blood-clotting in lab could pave way for human trials, researchers say. • Have a Purpose in Life? You Might Live Longer Tue Jun 16, 2009, 09:00 Longevity joins physical, psychological health as potential benefits. • Fruits and Veggies May Improve Sperm Quality Tue Jun 16, 2009, 14:00 Whether antioxidants from supplements would help, too, is unclear, expert says.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: June 16, 2009 Tue Jun 16, 2009, 10:33 FDA Experts Recommend Gout Drug's Approval No Proof Anti-Aging Hormones Effective: AMA FDA Targets Bogus Treatments for H1N1 Swine Flu Experts Challenge Benefits of Moderate Alcohol Consumption FYI • Health Tip: Choosing an Assisted Living Option Tue Jun 16, 2009, 09:00 When seniors need some help • Health Tip: Aging Hair and Nails Tue Jun 16, 2009, 09:00 Getting older can change more than your skin

Today's Top News Stories
•	Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 But the herbal supplement may help ward off peripheral artery disease, researchers say.
•	Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.
•	Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 24, 2009 - Nov 24, 2009, 11:14 Constipation Healthy Volunteers (Ages 18-65) Type 2 Diabetes
•	Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00 In-hospital death rates didn't differ greatly between high- and low-volume centers, study found.