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News for: Fri Sep 18, 2009

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• 1st Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine Set for Early October Fri Sep 18, 2009, 16:00 Initial vaccine will be a nasal spray, followed shortly by injectable one: CDC.

• Topical Cream for Erectile Dysfunction Shows Promise Fri Sep 18, 2009, 19:00 It could become alternative for men who can't tolerate pills, researchers say.

• Swine Flu Shots Safe for People With Weak Immune Systems: Experts Fri Sep 18, 2009, 12:00 Another study outlines risks of catching H1N1 from various routes.

• Lower Drinking Age Linked to Later-Life Problems Fri Sep 18, 2009, 16:00 Study finds more alcohol, drug abuse among those who could drink before 21.

• Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures Fri Sep 18, 2009, 14:00 Finding could lead to better treatment options, study suggests.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 18, 2009 Fri Sep 18, 2009, 10:30 Type 2 Diabetes Overactive Bladder Healthy Volunteers • Angina Often Affects Quality of Life Fri Sep 18, 2009, 12:00 New strategy for managing chest pain may be warranted, study suggests. • Researchers Perfect the View of Heart Disease Fri Sep 18, 2009, 14:00 CT technology could provide more detail at less cost, study suggests. • Diet, Exercise May Slow Kidney Disease Progression Fri Sep 18, 2009, 17:00 Obese patients can also benefit from weight-loss surgery, review finds. • With Alcohol, Starting Young May Lead to Dependency Fri Sep 18, 2009, 16:00 Study suggests teens who drink could trigger genetic predisposition. • Progress Made Toward Vaccine for Urinary Infections Fri Sep 18, 2009, 09:00 Tests on mice show success against E. coli, a common cause. • Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks Fri Sep 18, 2009, 14:00 Trend seen in hospital patients also leads to higher costs, study finds. • Suicides Higher in Rural Areas With Bars Fri Sep 18, 2009, 16:00 Whether action stems from access to alcohol or feelings of isolation remains unclear. • Genetics Linked to Early Sexual Activity in Kids Fri Sep 18, 2009, 12:00 Impulsive traits may be passed down from parents, research shows. • Separation Anxiety, Canine-Style Fri Sep 18, 2009, 09:00 Back-to-school season can be a tough adjustment for the family dog. • Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives Fri Sep 18, 2009, 06:00 Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol cut 10 years of life, study finds.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Sept. 18, 2009 Fri Sep 18, 2009, 10:32 VA Facilities Improve Endoscopic Safety: Report FDA Warns About Stolen Respiratory Medicines Swine Flu Vaccine Production Lower Than Expected: WHO U.S. Will Share 10 Percent of Swine Flu Vaccine With Other Nations FYI • Health Tip: When Bedwetting Signals Another Problem Fri Sep 18, 2009, 09:00 Signs you should call a pediatrician • Health Tip: Could It Be a Torn Rotator Cuff? Fri Sep 18, 2009, 09:00 Here are basic warning signs

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.