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Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Eating / Appetite Disorders, Bulimia, Behavior, Anorexia

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Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:00
Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Menstruation, MRI Scans, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Female, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast

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Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
All-female group had better success rates than traditional program, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Depression

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Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 06:37
Inexpensive EKGs would reduce risk of sudden death, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Exercise: Wrestling, Exercise: Weight Lifting, Exercise: Volleyball, Exercise: Tennis, Exercise: Swimming, Exercise: Soccer, Exercise: Misc, Exercise: Jogging Or Running, Exercise: Hockey, Ice, Exercise: Hockey, Field, Exercise: Gymnastics, Exercise: Football, Exercise: Basketball, Exercise: Baseball Or Softball

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Brain Stimulation May Ease Treatment-Resistant Depression
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 14:00
Small study reports some people went from incapacitated to working again.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Neurology, Depression, Brain

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Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 09:00
Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Radiation, Medical Technology: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung

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Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 12:00
Researcher urges studies to determine benefits of anti-HER2 therapies.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Hormones: Female, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast

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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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Depression Often Goes Untreated in Working Moms
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 12:00
Health insurance, employee assistance could help mothers get treatment, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Motherhood, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Depression, Behavior

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Phone Counseling for Depression Rings With Promise
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 14:00
Talk sessions plus psychotherapy offer most benefit, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Depression

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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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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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Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 16:00
Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Physical Therapy, Pain, Knee Problems, Injuries

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Study Finds Less Toxic Treatment for Myeloma
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 09:00
Lower dose of standard medication leads to better outcome, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Bone

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Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 06:00
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Hormones: Misc, Genetics, Behavior, Autism

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With Microdermabrasion, Rough Seems to Work Better
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 09:00
Acne scars and wrinkles benefit from more aggressive treatment, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Skin Disorders: Misc, Skin Care, Aging: Misc, Acne

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Stroke Treatment Window May Allow a Bit More Time
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 07:00
Drug given within 4.5 hours still benefits patients, study shows.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Hospitals, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Emergencies / First Aid, Drugs: Misc, Brain

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New FDA Study Seeks Feedback on Lasik Surgery
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 14:00
Warnings issued to 17 centers for lax reporting of procedure-related adverse events.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Surgery: Misc, Lasers / Laser Surgery, Food & Drug Administration, Eye / Vision Problems: Misc

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Stem Cells Being Tested to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 12:00
It may be possible to stop tumor growth without harmful therapies, study suggests.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Stem Cells, Research & Development, Gene Therapy, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Pancreatic, Cancer: Misc

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Race Not a Factor if Breast Cancer Chemo Succeeds
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 17:00
All women have similar outcomes when there's no sign of disease following treatment, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Race, Chemotherapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast