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Food Agency Delays Ban on Oysters After Outcry
The Food and Drug Administration said it would instead conduct a study of whether the oysters should be processed to kill deadly bacteria rather then be sold raw.
New Way To Biopsy Brain Tumors In Real Time
A new miniature, hand-held microscope may allow more precise removal of brain tumors and an easier recognition of tumor locations during surgery.
Woman denied mammogram fights back and wins
A woman from Lumsden, central Newfoundland, who complained Tuesday that she was being denied mammography despite a strong family history of breast cancer, was told Friday that she will get...
Breast reconstruction technique developed
MELBOURNE, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- A breast-shaped gel-like cage could help regrow natural tissue following breast surgery, Australian researchers developing the technique said.
Role of Statins in Reducing H1N1 Mortality Rates Studied
(PhysOrg.com) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers are studying statins, the class of drugs long associated with lowering cholesterol, as a way to reduce H1N1-related deaths.
Faulty Body Clock May Make Kids Bipolar
Malfunctioning circadian clock genes may be responsible for bipolar disorder in children. Researchers found four versions of the regulatory gene RORB that were associated with pediatric bipolar disorder.
The lesser-known problem of cancer therapy: communication
A new study from the University of California shows that only a third of physicians in the Los Angeles area have access
Does Drug Advertising Help Or Hurt Consumers?
The controversy surrounding prescription drug advertising is immense. Advocates for prescription drug direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) claim that it educates consumers, improves the quality of care and contributes to better patient...
Texas Children's discharges first pediatric patient with implanted mechanical heart device
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Rapid antiviral therapy helps fight H1N1: WHO
The World Health Organization is urging rapid treatment with antiviral drugs to combat severe cases of swine flu. The UN agency says at-risk people like pregnant women should start treatment...
Duffy aims to stop Twitter impostor
P.E.I. Senator Mike Duffy wants an impostor posing as him removed from Twitter.
Harmless cancers get cured
According to a recent study, many harmless cases of breast cancer are being given costly treatment – partly due to better screening.
Early life stress has effects at the molecular level
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study of mice suggests that stress and trauma in early life can have an impact on the genes and result in behavioral problems later in life.
Rice sociologist looks at paediatric physicians' views on religion, spirituality
Paediatricians and paediatric oncologists express differing views on religion and spirituality, largely based on the types of patients they treat, according to a survey that will appear in the current...
Few Americans make end-of-life wishes known
(AP) -- Lillian Landry always said she wasn't afraid to die. So when death came last week, the 99-year-old was lying peacefully in a hospice with no needles or...
Swine Flu Clinics to Be Opened to a Broader Group of People This Weekend
People 25 to 64 who have underlying health problems, like diabetes, asthma or chronic heart and lung conditions, and caretakers of infants less than 6 months old will be eligible.
Bacteria in intestines play role key role in weight gain, study finds
A high-fat, high-sugar diet alters the composition of bacteria in the gut, making it easier to gain weight and harder to lose it. A high-fat, high-sugar diet does more than pump calories...
Dentists Can Identify Patients At Risk For Fatal Cardiovascular Event, Study Suggests
A new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians for further...
Inexpensive 'Dipstick' Test For Pesticides In Foods
Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive "dipstick" test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. Their paper-strip test is...
Possible Origins Of Pancreatic Cancer Revealed
Cancer biologists have identified a subpopulation of cells that can give rise to pancreatic cancer. They also found that tumors can form in other, more mature pancreatic cell types, but...
Quebec case of Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 worrying: expert
Doctors should be cautious when prescribing the antiviral drug Tamiflu to prevent illness in people exposed to the H1N1 virus, said an expert who analyzed North America's first reported case...
Study: Kidney angioplasty brings risks, no benefit
If you're among the hundreds of thousands of Americans with clogged kidney arteries, you might want to consider trying medicines before rushing into angioplasty to open them up. The pricey...
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New Way To Predict Drug Side Effects
Predicting the side-effects of a drug is not simple task. The human body has more than 1,500 molecules that are known to be involved in various diseases, and often a...
Researchers Study Whether Psychosocial Interventions Ease Psoriasis
(PhysOrg.com) -- The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has awarded University of Rochester Medical Center researchers $2.5 million to investigate the impact of psychological interventions on attacks of...
UT Southwestern Aids National Effort to Recruit Volunteers for Medical Research
A new national initiative involving UT Southwestern Medical Center will match volunteers who want to take part in medical research studies with the scientists who are leading those studies.
Chemo-radiation Before Prostate Removal May Prevent Cancer Recurrence
Researchers have found a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy given before prostate removal is safe and may have the potential to reduce cancer recurrence and improve patient survival.
Poor Leadership Poses A Health Risk At Work
Perceived poor managerial leadership increases not only the amount of sick leave taken at a workplace, but also the risk of sickness amongst employees later on in life. The longer...