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News for: Tue Nov 10, 2009

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• The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00 Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 people.

• Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00 Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patients.

• Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes Tue Nov 10, 2009, 12:00 But researchers not exactly sure how pathogens raise risk of brain attack.

• Statins May Stave Off Gallstones Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00 But prescribing them for protection would be questionable, expert says.

• Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00 Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find.

News Roundup • Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 10, 2009 Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:37 Psoriasis Osteoporosis Hypertension • Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00 Researchers suspect lower vitamin D levels may be to blame. • Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship Tue Nov 10, 2009, 12:00 Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say. • Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients Tue Nov 10, 2009, 16:00 Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds. • Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier Tue Nov 10, 2009, 17:00 Testing of vascular risk can be simplified, researchers say. • Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00 Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease. • Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study Tue Nov 10, 2009, 14:00 No difference seen in annual rate of cell loss, researchers say. • Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors Tue Nov 10, 2009, 12:00 Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say. • Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00 Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say.

Health Highlights • Health Highlights: Nov. 10, 2009 Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:57 U.S. Should Review Marijuana's Legal Status: AMA Vets Struggle to Get Counseling/Substance Abuse Treatment: Survey Scientists Weigh Boundaries For Human-Animal DNA Trials Basketball Legend Abdul-Jabbar Treated for Leukemia Maclaren Strollers Pose Amputation Hazard FYI • Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00 Signs that you should seek help • Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00 Parents can help limit exposure

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.