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News for: Wed Nov 04, 2009

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• FDA Initiative Seeks to Reduce Accidental Overdoses Wed Nov 04, 2009, 16:00 The program will enlist health-care workers, drug makers, consumers, patients.

• Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis Wed Nov 04, 2009, 17:00 Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say.

• New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks Wed Nov 04, 2009, 17:00 Working differently than Gardasil, Cervarix, it targets inside of virus, study shows.

• PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival Wed Nov 04, 2009, 16:00 Rising level in prostate cancer patients may call for more treatment, study finds.

• Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery Wed Nov 04, 2009, 17:00 Keeping patients on the heart-lung machine improved survival, study found.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2009 Wed Nov 04, 2009, 10:24 Hepatitis C Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee Ankle Sprain • Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness Wed Nov 04, 2009, 14:00 The result is overeating, research shows. • Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments? Wed Nov 04, 2009, 17:00 Designed for a rare condition, it might have a wider application, experts say. • Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey Wed Nov 04, 2009, 12:00 Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say. • Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients Wed Nov 04, 2009, 16:00 Getting details in writing would be ideal, survey finds. • How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs? Wed Nov 04, 2009, 09:00 Experts debate evidence linking acid-blockers to possible bone, heart problems. • Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road Wed Nov 04, 2009, 12:00 Close to 2 million crashes, close calls linked to drowsy motorists, survey suggests. • Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers Wed Nov 04, 2009, 14:00 Three-week course comparable to six-week treatment, researchers find. • Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer Wed Nov 04, 2009, 09:00 Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function. • Married With Children Paves Way to Happiness Wed Nov 04, 2009, 09:00 Satisfaction with life goes up as family size increases, study finds.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2009 Wed Nov 04, 2009, 10:03 U.S. Hospital Deaths Cost $20 Billion in 2007: Report Recalled Dietary Supplements May Contain Steroids BPA in Canned Foods Cause For Concern, Group Says Breast Cancer May Change When It Spreads: Study Tests Can Detect Early Dementia: Study Cereal's 'Immunity' Claim Outrages Experts FYI • Health Tip: Getting Ready for Birth Wed Nov 04, 2009, 09:00 Be prepared before you leave for the hospital

Today's Top News Stories
•	Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S. - Nov 20, 2009, 16:00 But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009 - Nov 20, 2009, 10:05 H1N1 Flu Vaccine Atrial Fibrillation Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
•	Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder - Nov 20, 2009, 16:00 Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu.
•	No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage - Nov 20, 2009, 09:00 Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision.
•	Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth - Nov 20, 2009, 17:00 1 in 4 thinks it's as short as 34 weeks, potentially adding to preemie delivery rate, experts say.