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News for: Thu Sep 10, 2009

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• U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons Thu Sep 10, 2009, 17:00 Too many aging Americans, too few new doctors spell trouble, experts say.

• Get Your Vaccine for Seasonal Flu, Experts Urge Thu Sep 10, 2009, 16:00 The regular winter scourge poses a potential threat, just like swine flu.

• Deep Sea Microbes Shed Light on Human Biology Thu Sep 10, 2009, 14:00 Scientists determine structure of enzymes involved in making ribosomes.

• Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study Thu Sep 10, 2009, 14:00 Unlike seasonal flu, H1N1 goes deep into respiratory tract, researchers confirm.

• Allergies Dampen Sex Lives Thu Sep 10, 2009, 12:00 Study finds 83 percent of people with allergic rhinitis say it kills the mood.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 10, 2009 Thu Sep 10, 2009, 10:51 Schizophrenia Epilepsy Depression • Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects Thu Sep 10, 2009, 14:00 Dutch researchers skip radiation treatments, some chemo but add corticosteroid. • Swine Flu Shots May Come Too Late to Stem Fall Outbreak: Study Thu Sep 10, 2009, 14:00 Scientists' projections have infections peaking in mid-October, ahead of vaccine delivery. • Environment May Play Role in Racial Health Disparities Thu Sep 10, 2009, 17:00 Society affects biology, researchers say. • Research Seeks Cause of Preeclampsia Thu Sep 10, 2009, 12:00 Focus is system that regulates blood pressure and fluid retention in pregnant women. • Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity Thu Sep 10, 2009, 09:00 But not treating problems resulted in roughly same outcome, research shows. • Doctor-Patient Talk May Help Blacks With Hypertension Thu Sep 10, 2009, 17:00 Lack of communication during office visits may affect outcomes, study finds. • Girl in Iconic Vietnam War Photo Brings Message of Hope Thu Sep 10, 2009, 09:00 Kim Phuc, now 46, survived extensive napalm burns to help today's burn survivors. • FDA Panel Backs Giving HPV Vaccine Gardasil to Young Males Thu Sep 10, 2009, 06:00 The advisors also recommend approval of second HPV vaccine, Cervarix, to prevent cervical cancer.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2009 Thu Sep 10, 2009, 10:15 U.S. Uninsured Reaches 46.3 Million: Census Thousands of N.J. Patients Need Hepatitis Tests Medicare May Cover HIV Screening Baby Boomers' Hospital Care Costs Mounting: Report FYI • Health Tip: If You Smoke While Pregnant Thu Sep 10, 2009, 09:00 You and baby are more likely to have problems • Health Tip: Take Medications Safely Thu Sep 10, 2009, 09:00 Here's a basic checklist

Today's Top News Stories
•	Swine Flu Tied to Rise in Pneumonias Among Young - Nov 25, 2009, 16:00 On more positive note, CDC sees few signs of trouble with the H1N1 vaccine.
•	Your Skin Can Help Your Ears Listen - Nov 25, 2009, 14:00 Study found puffs of air on flesh that mimicked parts of speech colored perception of sounds.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 25, 2009 - Nov 25, 2009, 12:11 Stress Urinary Incontinence Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
•	Long-Term Problems Linked to Testicular Cancer Chemo - Nov 25, 2009, 16:00 Survivors often plagued by neurological symptoms, study finds.
•	Cetuximab Helps Treat Colorectal Cancer - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Drug plus chemo boosts surgery success for patients with liver lesions, researchers find.