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News for: Fri Oct 02, 2009

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• Simple Test Might Detect 'Silent' Heart Disease Fri Oct 02, 2009, 17:00 Even better, calcium scans don't lead to unnecessary tests, researchers say.

• Daily Candy in Childhood Linked to Violence in Adulthood Fri Oct 02, 2009, 16:00 But experts note cause-and-effect not proven in study.

• Study Counters Warnings on Quit-Smoking Drug Fri Oct 02, 2009, 09:00 No clear evidence found that Chantix has dangerous side effects, say UK researchers.

• Daily Dose of Vitamin D Helps Prevent Falls in Seniors Fri Oct 02, 2009, 12:00 Supplements of 700 to 1,000 IU linked to reduced risk, study finds.

• New Classification Proposed for Stomach Cancers Fri Oct 02, 2009, 12:00 Categorizing by pathway, not cell type, may lead to better treatments, researchers say.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 2, 2009 Fri Oct 02, 2009, 10:25 Crohn's Disease Chronic Low Back Pain Fibromyalgia • Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk Fri Oct 02, 2009, 14:00 Acting before kids gain more improves outcomes, study shows. • Drug May Help Colitis Patients Avoid Surgery Fri Oct 02, 2009, 14:00 Infliximab linked to fewer colectomies in study patients. • Consciousness Helps the Mind and Body Work Together Fri Oct 02, 2009, 14:00 Research explores how brain picks best way to react to messages from muscle. • Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes Fri Oct 02, 2009, 12:00 'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says • Dental Plaque Buildup May Raise Heart Risk in Black Men Fri Oct 02, 2009, 16:00 White blood cell activity increases in these patients when oral hygiene is neglected, study finds. • Fresh Blood Boosts Survival in Trauma Patients Fri Oct 02, 2009, 17:00 Death risk rises when transfused blood is more than 28 days old, study finds. • Swine Flu Tests Could Swamp Diagnostic Labs Fri Oct 02, 2009, 09:00 Might lead to delays in tests for other diseases, experts say. • Uncertainty Surrounds Testing for Alzheimer's Fri Oct 02, 2009, 17:00 Early diagnosis is helpful, but no sure-fire test exists, experts say.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Oct. 2, 2009 Fri Oct 02, 2009, 10:04 U.S. Poisoning Deaths Nearly Double Since 1999 No Scientific Evidence for Probiotic Health Claims: EU Panel Texas City Tops Fall Allergy List Kidney Cancer Drug May Cause Liver Damage: FDA FYI • Health Tip: Help Prevent Childhood Migraines Fri Oct 02, 2009, 09:00 Have the youngster learn to avoid triggers • Health Tip: Getting Cancer Support Fri Oct 02, 2009, 09:00 It may help you feel more in control

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)
•	Stenting May Equal Bypass for Diabetic Heart Patients - Nov 25, 2009, 17:00 But study follow-up period was too short to draw definite conclusions, experts say.
•	Type 1 Diabetes May Have a New Foe - Nov 25, 2009, 17:00 Rituximab, already used to fight rheumatoid arthritis, could help newly diagnosed diabetics, study finds.