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News for: Tue Oct 27, 2009

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• More Swine Flu Vaccine Coming Soon Tue Oct 27, 2009, 16:00 22 million doses out now, and shortage should ease over coming weeks, CDC says.

• Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids Tue Oct 27, 2009, 16:00 Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients.

• Old, New Pap Methods Equally Good, Dutch Study Finds Tue Oct 27, 2009, 16:00 But U.S. expert predicts 'major change' in testing methods in a few years.

• Radiation From Medical Scans Soaring Tue Oct 27, 2009, 09:00 Americans now get 6-fold more exposure than in 1980, researchers say.

• Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer Tue Oct 27, 2009, 12:00 How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 27, 2009 Tue Oct 27, 2009, 11:00 High Blood Pressure Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Overactive Bladder (Ages 65+) • Short-Term, High-Dose Vitamin D2 May Ease Deficiency Tue Oct 27, 2009, 09:00 Expert says treatment could prevent several bone problems. • All New Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Death Tue Oct 27, 2009, 16:00 Higher mortality rates not restricted to those with cardiovascular disease, study finds. • Access to U.S. Burn Centers Varies by Region Tue Oct 27, 2009, 16:00 Northeasterners have best proximity, southerners the worst, study finds. • Depression Often Goes Untreated in Working Moms Tue Oct 27, 2009, 12:00 Health insurance, employee assistance could help mothers get treatment, researchers say. • For Tourette Syndrome, Implanted Device May Help Tue Oct 27, 2009, 17:00 Deep brain stimulation reduced tics in small study. • Herbicides, Fibrate Drugs May Block Taste Receptors Tue Oct 27, 2009, 14:00 More research needed to determine the health consequences of compounds in question, experts say. • Phone Counseling for Depression Rings With Promise Tue Oct 27, 2009, 14:00 Talk sessions plus psychotherapy offer most benefit, study finds. • Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat Tue Oct 27, 2009, 06:55 Study found 18-fold higher incidence of atrial fibrillation, other arrhythmias.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Oct. 27, 2009 Tue Oct 27, 2009, 10:15 Antibody May Benefit Trauma Patients Enzyme May Be Key in Nerve Fiber Regeneration Cars Big Threat To Trick-or-Treaters Antidepressants Have Immediate Effect: Study Calorie Info Reduces Fast Food Consumption: Study FDA • Arzerra Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Tue Oct 27, 2009, 10:40 Affects some 16,000 people annually FYI • Health Tip: Recovering After Childbirth Tue Oct 27, 2009, 09:00 What you should expect • Health Tip: Foot Care for People With Diabetes Tue Oct 27, 2009, 09:00 Pay special attention to your feet

Today's Top News Stories
•	Cetuximab Helps Treat Colorectal Cancer - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Drug plus chemo boosts surgery success for patients with liver lesions, researchers find.
•	Salt Really Does Boost Health Risks - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00 Links to stroke, cardiovascular disease may make a case for population-wide reduction, review finds.
•	Natural Soy Component May Help Treat Colon Cancer - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Discovery in fruit fly study may lead to new drugs for people, researchers say.
•	Holiday Eating Without the Guilt -- or the Pounds - Nov 25, 2009, 12:00 Two experts offer waistline-friendly ways to enjoy festive feasting.
•	ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00 Experts say family members can panic, underestimate effects of normal aging.