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Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:00
Key molecule identified by researchers.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Research & Development, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 16:00
Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests.
News Topics : Research & Development, Memory Problems, Down Syndrome, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 12:00
Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fear.
News Topics : Obesity, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Disabled / Special Needs, Aging: Misc

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Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 06:00
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die.
News Topics : Pregnancy, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Age

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Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 12:00
Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say.
News Topics : Marriage, Love / Sex / Relationships: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Disabled / Special Needs

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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.
News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Hospitals, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 09:00
Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Behavior

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Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 17:00
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Drugs: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Antibiotics

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Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 14:00
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy.
News Topics : Kids: Misc, Genetic Disorders, Gene Therapy, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc, Brain

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Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 14:00
Blacks are less likely, women more, to develop the disorder, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Race, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 06:00
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say.
News Topics : Kidney Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Diabetes: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Anemia

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Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 16:00
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Memory Problems, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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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.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Kidney Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Death & Dying: Misc

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Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 12:00
But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control

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Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 12:00
Rates of non-melanoma cancer higher in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Immune Disorders, Gastrointestinal Problems, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Cancer: Skin, Cancer: Misc

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Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 06:00
Action allows hospitals to better handle large numbers of patients as outbreak spreads
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control

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Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
Sat Oct 24, 2009, 14:00
Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Genetic Disorders, Gene Therapy, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 17:00
Goal of 40 million doses by end of October won't be met, CDC says.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Infections: Misc, Food & Drug Administration, Flu, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Centers for Disease Control

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Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 12:00
Experts urge international community to continue to push for progress.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Research & Development, Kids: Misc, Infections: Misc, Immunization, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Scientists Provide First Map of Complete Human Epigenome
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 12:00
The information may help accelerate research into diseases and treatments, experts say.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Research & Development, Government, Genetics, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, DNA