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RSSArchived Drug Trial News Stories - April 2007

Date Title Comments Rating
2007-04-30 Major new cancer research study 0 None
2007-04-30 Zinc salts can provide an effective treatment for Verneuil's disease 0 None
2007-04-30 Assessment of medical expenditures and earnings losses associated with arthritis 0 None
2007-04-30 Chronic alcohol consumption increases tumor growth and amgiogenesis of breast cancer in female mice 0 None
2007-04-30 Identifying cardiorespiratory neurocircuitry involved in central command during exercise in humans 0 None
2007-04-30 Genetic risk for early death in rheumatoid arthritis 0 None
2007-04-30 Lipocalin-2 protein may hold key to decreasing organ dysfunction rates in heart transplants 0 None
2007-04-30 Proportion of uninsured residents in North Carolina increases 0 None
2007-04-30 Many NYC pharmacies fail to cater for people with poor English 0 None
2007-04-30 Mail 'shot' helps reduce binge drinking 0 None
2007-04-30 Green tea may help prevent bone destruction in arthritis 0 None
2007-04-30 Resistance training gets employees with rotator cuff injuries back to work 0 None
2007-04-30 Oxytocin affects the heart's response to social isolation 0 5
2007-04-30 Aspirin appears to be less effective heart treatment for women than men 0 None
2007-04-30 Small amounts of stem/progenitor cells from bone marrow enhance repair of damaged tissues 0 None
2007-04-30 Heavy use of cannabis triggers psychotic illnesses 0 None
2007-04-30 Green tea may soothe pain of rheumatoid arthritis 0 None
2007-04-30 Keeping the mind busy and occupied restores memories lost to dementia 0 None
2007-04-27 Tarceva extends life of patients with pancreatic cancer 0 None
2007-04-27 With right lessons, non-native kindergarteners learn vocabulary faster than native English-speakers 1 None
2007-04-27 Nasal spray of virus enzymes for ear infections 0 None
2007-04-27 Teens can perform CPR as well as adults 0 None
2007-04-27 Simple scoring system accurately predicts weight-loss surgery risk 0 None
2007-04-27 Sangamo BioSciences starts phase 2 trial of therapy diabetic neuropathy 0 None
2007-04-27 More women developing multiple sclerosis than men 0 None
2007-04-27 Heart transplant patients benefit from new approach to immunosuppression 0 None
2007-04-27 No evidence to support the use of Dan Shen for ischemic stroke 0 None
2007-04-27 Health gap between social groups widens in later life 0 None
2007-04-27 Employers can blame hay fever for the loss of millions of hours of work productivity this spring 0 None
2007-04-27 Drug therapy can reduce preterm births and decrease lifetime medical costs 0 None
2007-04-27 Depression among retired professional football players 0 None
2007-04-27 Aspirin therapy for coronary artery disease less effective for women than men 0 None
2007-04-27 EPCA-2 testing more accurate way to identify cancer in the prostate 0 None
2007-04-26 A good nights sleep improves the memory 0 None
2007-04-26 IQ has really no relationship to your wealth 0 None
2007-04-26 Report identifies schizophrenia patients likely to receive depot medication 0 None
2007-04-26 Many older adults with HIV have unprotected sex 0 None
2007-04-26 No doesn't always mean no 0 None
2007-04-26 Anti-reflux biliary stent helps those with bile duct obstruction 0 None
2007-04-26 Naproxen and celecoxib do not prevent Alzheimer's disease 0 None
2007-04-26 New study on prisoner health 0 None
2007-04-26 Menstrual link to obesity 0 None
2007-04-25 Rational development of adjuvants for use in vaccination 0 None
2007-04-25 ADHD study to look at effects of different stimulant medications and dosages on sleep and mood 0 None
2007-04-25 Sleep protects memories 0 None
2007-04-25 Review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different models of community-based respite care for frail older people and their carers 0 None
2007-04-25 High workloads for pharmacists increase the potential for medication errors 0 None
2007-04-25 Inner city kids from poor families much more likely to seek emergency care for asthma 0 None
2007-04-25 Lisinopril could help stroke victims 0 None
2007-04-25 New data supports safety of ranolazine but not its effectiveness 0 None
2007-04-25 Succimer therapy improves balance and movement in lead-exposed children 0 None
2007-04-25 Increase in pneumococcal infections not covered by childhood vaccine 0 None
2007-04-25 Telephone treatment overcomes barriers to optimal stroke care in rural settings 0 None
2007-04-25 Steam, boil, stew for food preparation 0 None
2007-04-25 Extended bed rest leads to substantial muscle deterioration in older adults 0 None
2007-04-25 Sexual function after reconstructive surgery for anterior urethral stricture disease 0 None
2007-04-25 Tactics used by drug reps to manipulate physicians revealed 0 None
2007-04-25 Drug company sales visits influenced doctors 0 None
2007-04-25 Examination of execution by lethal injection 0 None
2007-04-25 Did drug reps encourage doctors to prescribe gabapentin for nonapproved uses? 0 None
2007-04-25 Variations of two common genes associated with progression to more advanced forms of age-related macular degeneration 0 None
2007-04-25 No evidence that antioxidant supplements interfere with therapeutic effects of chemotherapy agents 0 None
2007-04-25 Ranolazine safe but not effective in reducing major cardiac events in ACS patients 0 None
2007-04-25 Chronically ill prisoners can face great healthcare problems, but others inmates enjoy improved health 0 None
2007-04-25 Cancer is our number one fear but most don't understand how many cases can be prevented 0 None
2007-04-24 Chuck out the barbecue!...toxins produced damage the health 0 5
2007-04-24 Obese workers more costly to employers 0 None
2007-04-24 Execution by lethal injection slow, cruel and a violation of the constitution 2 None
2007-04-24 Too many elderly deficent in vitamin D which affects physical performance 0 None
2007-04-24 New study reviews empty calories theory 0 None
2007-04-24 Conflict of interest notification study 0 None
2007-04-24 BioMS Medical announces lead investigator in phase III multiple sclerosis trial 0 None
2007-04-24 Baxter Healthcare presents phase I inhaled insulin study results 0 None
2007-04-24 Raising either legal drinking age or beer taxes leads to fewer youth-traffic fatalities 0 None
2007-04-24 Depression linked to development of diabetes in older adults 0 None
2007-04-24 Prostate cancer treatments impact on quality of life 0 None
2007-04-24 Telephone support reduces depression for older HIV survivors 0 None
2007-04-24 Virtual colonoscopy most cost-effective colon cancer screening test 0 None
2007-04-24 Sticking with guidelines for acute coronary syndromes benefits even very elderly patients 0 None
2007-04-24 Spousal choices can influence alcohol dependence 0 None
2007-04-24 No strong evidence of racial disparities in survival between African-Americans and Caucasians with colon cancer 0 None
2007-04-24 Long-term effects of a disaster on physical and psychological health 0 None
2007-04-24 Long-term study of prostate cancer treatments 0 None
2007-04-24 Overcrowded hospitals may hinder patient safety 0 None
2007-04-24 Obesity may be associated with disability in workers 0 None
2007-04-24 Obese workers file twice the number of workers' compensation claims 0 None
2007-04-24 Burnham awarded $7.39 million for study on Neuron-Glia communication in development 0 None
2007-04-24 Pediatric multiple sclerosis and related disorders 0 5
2007-04-24 Female alcoholics may sustain greater cognitive damage than male alcoholics 0 None
2007-04-24 Chronic depression or depression that worsens over time may cause diabetes in older adults 0 None
2007-04-24 Non-coplanar PCBs and related chemicals warrant serious attention for health reasons 0 None
2007-04-24 Cortex area thinner in youth with Alzheimer's-related gene 0 None
2007-04-24 Are higher doses and higher costs for cholesterol drugs worth the extra money? 0 None
2007-04-24 Alcoholics should avoid excessive physical and psychological stress during early abstinence 0 None
2007-04-24 Adjustable chairs reduce shoulder and neck pain 0 None
2007-04-24 Just one high fat meal is bad! 0 None
2007-04-24 Study links Helicobacter pylori to asthma prevention 0 None
2007-04-22 Students who hit the bottle increase their risk of heart problems 0 None
2007-04-21 Translocation kidney cancer after chemotherapy in childhood 0 None
2007-04-21 Financial incentives for physicians mean better care for patients 0 None
2007-04-21 Food-allergy management from the perspective of restaurant and food establishment personnel 0 None
2007-04-21 Stress-induced physiological changes in young teens 0 None
2007-04-20 Aspirin use linked to moderate drop in cancer risk 0 None
2007-04-20 Why cisplatin kills breast cancer cells when other drugs fail 0 None
2007-04-20 Risk and outcome similar for bypass surgery, drug-eluting stents 0 None
2007-04-20 Schering-Plough plans phase III trials for novel selective antiplatelet therapy 0 None
2007-04-20 Study evaluates CaP risk among finasteride users 0 None
2007-04-20 Probiotics for the prevention of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrhea 0 None
2007-04-20 Determining transfusion requirements of pediatric patients 0 None
2007-04-20 New anti-rejection medication 6-month results for heart transplant recipients to be released 0 None
2007-04-20 Online gambling adds new risks for gamblers with Parkinson's disease 0 None
2007-04-20 Fewer heart patients need antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis 0 None
2007-04-20 College-age students who drink heavily may increase their risk for future heart disease 0 None
2007-04-20 Natural ingredient in human blood found to block HIV-1 0 None
2007-04-20 Effectiveness of grief counselling to prevent complicated grief among families bereaved by suicide 0 None
2007-04-19 Viventia Biotech announces results of Proxinium antibody in combinaton with chemotherapy and radiation 0 None
2007-04-19 First large-scale study to assess treatment for prescription drug addiction 0 None
2007-04-19 Switching to a low-fat diet can bring on stress 0 None
2007-04-19 Stem cells decrease ischemic injury and restore brain function 0 None
2007-04-19 Steroids for acute sinusitis 0 None
2007-04-19 Standard long-acting insulin as good as newer medications 0 None
2007-04-19 Tailored interventions based on sputum eosinophils versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults 0 None
2007-04-19 Cigarette smoking status can be used as a clinical indicator for alcohol misuse 0 None
2007-04-19 Wholegrain oats may reduce risk factors for coronary heart disease 0 None
2007-04-19 Fourteen and fifteen year olds in Northern Ireland are using cannabis daily 0 None
2007-04-19 Prazosin shows promise for post traumatic stress disorder sleep disturbances 0 None
2007-04-19 Protalix BioTherapeutics receives FDA approval to initiate a phase III trial of prGCD 0 None
2007-04-19 Placebo effect in the pharmacologic treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms 0 None
2007-04-19 New automated test for gene mutations causing fragile X syndrome 0 None
2007-04-19 Jefferson participates in global study to extend effectiveness of drug for Parkinson's 0 None
2007-04-19 Genta Incorporated announces phase 3 trial of Genasense in patients with advanced melanoma 0 None
2007-04-19 The true value of herbs and spices on health 0 None
2007-04-19 Drains increase harm without providing any benefit for patients undergoing open cholecystectomy 0 None
2007-04-19 Study evaluates whether dipyrone is effective and safe for acute primary headaches 0 None
2007-04-19 New hope for people with therapy-resistant depression 0 None
2007-04-19 Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases 0 4
2007-04-19 Grey literature in meta-analyses of randomized trials of health care interventions 0 None
2007-04-19 Short and simple interventions can reduce drinking in the general population 0 None
2007-04-19 Bike helmet legislation could make cycling safer 0 None
2007-04-19 Exposure to Agent Orange causes genetic disturbances in war veterans 0 None
2007-04-19 ADVENTRX announces positive data from multidrug therapy with cofactor 0 None
2007-04-18 Average U.S. resident is exposed to nearly six times as much radiation from medical devices than in 1980 0 None
2007-04-18 Twin studies identify genes that influence human health in unexpected ways 0 None
2007-04-18 Treatment costs fall and quality improves when patients use self-treatment tools 0 None
2007-04-18 Animal model for binge eating disorder 0 None
2007-04-18 No survival benefit for gastric cancer patients who undergo intensive postoperative chemotherapy 0 None
2007-04-18 Rotavirus can spread beyond the intestine into blood 0 None
2007-04-18 Patient age remains a controversial factor in predicting prognosis for patients with renal cell carcinoma 0 None
2007-04-18 Martek's DHA algal oil reduces brain lesions in Alzheimer's animal model 0 None
2007-04-18 Triphala hinders the growth of pancreatic cancer cells 0 None
2007-04-18 OncoGenex Technologies announces data from a Phase II clinical trial of OGX-011 0 None
2007-04-18 Omega-3 fatty acid may help prevent brain lesions 0 None
2007-04-18 North Shore-LIJ seeks participants for liver tumor and new chemo trial 0 None
2007-04-18 New study to assess bariatric surgery in extremely overweight teens 0 None
2007-04-18 Nanoparticles could damage DNA and lead to cancer 0 None
2007-04-18 Aspirin may modestly reduce cancer risk 0 None
2007-04-18 Immunomedics presents results on novel immunotoxin for prostate and lung cancers 0 None
2007-04-18 Aspirin, cancer and lung inflamation 0 None
2007-04-18 Tests predict outcome of antibiotic therapy for infections in persons with diabetes 0 None
2007-04-18 Early stage pancreatic cancer expresses antigen targeted by Immunomedics' PAM4 antibody 0 None
2007-04-18 Cell Genesys reports data from clinical trials of GVAX immunotherapy for prostate cancer 0 None
2007-04-18 Studies highlight role of inflammation in cancer 0 None
2007-04-18 Cancer patients are at high risk for potential drug interactions 0 None
2007-04-18 Benefits of antidepressants for children and teens with depression or anxiety disorders may outweigh risks 0 None
2007-04-18 Avalon Pharmaceuticals announces results of AVN944 biomarker study 0 None
2007-04-18 Antidepressants safe for children and adolescents - black box warnings questioned 0 None
2007-04-18 Anemia treatment for patients with kidney disease can differ by dialysis facility type 0 None
2007-04-18 Anadys Pharmaceuticals presents data showing ANA773 promotes anti-tumor activity of killer cells 0 None
2007-04-18 Clioquinol shows promise in fighting cancer 0 None
2007-04-18 Advanced age associated with poorer bladder cancer-specific survival in radical cystectomy patients 0 None
2007-04-17 Brain tumor vaccine shows promise 0 None
2007-04-17 New hope for spinal cord injury sufferers 0 None
2007-04-17 Common misconception that diabetes is 'in the genes' for Indigenous people dispelled 0 None
2007-04-17 Anti-anemia drug darbepoetin alfa no better than placebo for cancer patients 0 None
2007-04-17 Selenium as therapy for prostate cancer 0 None
2007-04-17 A strong marital relationship helps deal with tempermental babies 0 None
2007-04-17 Embryonic stem cells provide new tool for studying disease and identifying ALS drugs 0 None
2007-04-17 Side-effects of treatment for localized prostate cancer 0 None
2007-04-17 Study identifies high-risk patient populations for MRSA carriage 0 None
2007-04-17 A candidate neural circuit for stress-induced analgesia 0 None
2007-04-17 Study identifies trends in cerebral aneurysm treatment 0 None
2007-04-17 Predicting cancer risk in the long term 0 None
2007-04-17 Progen Pharmaceuticals announces positive results in PI-88 trial 0 None
2007-04-17 Natalizumab (Tysabri) reduces vision loss in MS patients 1 None
2007-04-17 Study dispels myth that certain minority groups are genetically prone to diabetes 0 None
2007-04-17 Natalizumab helps reduce vision loss 0 None
2007-04-17 Most-at-risk nursing home residents to be tested for superbugs 0 None
2007-04-17 Intrathecal Baclofen for spasticity-related pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 0 None
2007-04-17 Coronary artery risk development in young adults 0 None
2007-04-17 Study on grandparents and adopted grandchildren 0 None
2007-04-17 Genzyme completes study on Sevelamer Carbonate in patients with chronic kidney disease 0 None
2007-04-17 Geisinger Health System launches study on obesity and related liver problem 0 None
2007-04-17 Expression Genetics completes phase I trial of lead drug candidate, EGEN-001 0 None
2007-04-17 Eating cured meats increases the odds of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 0 None
2007-04-17 Effect of alcohol and aspirin consumption in traumatic brain injury patients 0 None
2007-04-17 Access to dermatologist improves melanoma-related health outcomes 0 None
2007-04-17 Peregrine's selective anti-VEGF antibodies shown to be as effective as Avastin 0 None
2007-04-17 Potential treatments for mouth ulcers 0 None
2007-04-17 Mellowing with age helps you live longer! 0 None
2007-04-17 Cetuximab improves survival and slows progression of colorectal cancer 0 None
2007-04-17 Diets high in bacon, ham and hot dogs bad for the lungs 0 None
2007-04-17 Chondroitin for arthritis just doesn't work 0 None
2007-04-16 Factors that influence late stage cancer diagnosis 0 None
2007-04-16 Socio-ecological and cultural factors attributed to later stage cancer diagnosis 0 None
2007-04-16 Snake venom toxin as a treatment for prostate cancer 0 None
2007-04-16 New chemical agent, MCP110, provides synergistic effect to standard drugs 0 None
2007-04-16 Chaetocin shows promise as a new anti-myeloma agent 0 None
2007-04-16 Investigational cancer 17-AAG drug targets critical proteins 0 None
2007-04-16 Prepubertal testicular cancer found to be rare in U.S. 0 None
2007-04-16 Human Genome Sciences reports results of phase 2b trial of Albuferon 0 None
2007-04-16 Effect of advanced age on laparoscopic urologic procedures 0 None
2007-04-16 Smoke ban means Irish pubs have clean air and healthier workers 0 None
2007-04-16 New drug therapy zaps hepatitis C in 12 weeks 0 None
2007-04-16 Listen to grandma and eat those greens! 0 None
2007-04-16 Night owls do it tougher than other insomniacs 0 None
2007-04-15 Exercise reduces risk of hypertension in young adults 0 5
2007-04-15 Are healthy choices available when eating out? 0 None
2007-04-15 Eye contact helps police calm hysterical citizens 0 None
2007-04-15 Lactate instead of glucose after traumatic brain injury 0 None
2007-04-15 Study on accident related smoke inhalation shows most effected to be non-smokers 0 None
2007-04-15 Men and women show different patterns of brain activity when viewing sexual stimuli 0 None
2007-04-15 Gleevec available to patients in post-surgical GIST study 0 None
2007-04-15 Monitoring chronic heart failure patients' health by phone helps 0 None
2007-04-15 Gleevec shows great promise in preventing cancer recurrence 0 None
2007-04-15 Transplant patients suffering from anemia have a greater mortality rate 0 None
2007-04-15 Nationwide survey of state Medicaid programs on "pay-for-performance" practices 0 None
2007-04-15 People with two copies of a particular gene have a 70% higher risk of being obese 0 None
2007-04-15 Intarcia Therapeutics announces results from study of injectable Omega Interferon plus Ribavirin for treatment of hepatitis C genotype-1 0 None
2007-04-15 GlaxoSmithKline initiates study of PROMACTA in chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura 0 None
2007-04-15 Gleevec decreases cancer recurrence for GIST 0 None
2007-04-15 Genmab starts HuMax-EGFr combination study 0 None
2007-04-15 Cytokinetics initiates of phase II clinical trial for CK-1827452 0 None
2007-04-15 CuraGen announces results with Belinostat and Velafermin 0 None
2007-04-15 First successful attempt to determine the structure of RfaH transcription factor 0 None
2007-04-15 Dysfunctional DNA repair pathways 0 None
2007-04-14 Caloric content of dessert recipes associated with percent obese in the metropolitan cities 0 None
2007-04-14 Study describes impact of post-9/11 media exposure to dreams 0 None
2007-04-14 Curcumin has anticancer effects 0 None
2007-04-12 Study reveals how illusions are produced in the brain's visual cortex 0 None
2007-04-12 Study improves understanding of early ovarian cancer 0 None
2007-04-12 Prazosin drug helps posttraumatic stress disorder nightmares 4 4.8
2007-04-12 Spanish doctors and nurses report high rates of drink driving 0 None
2007-04-12 Study finds poor diets of most Australian teens 0 None
2007-04-12 New oral fluid-based HIV test shows great promise 0 None
2007-04-12 Juries found to sympathize more with doctors in malpractice cases 0 None
2007-04-12 Scientists gain insights into liver regeneration 0 None
2007-04-12 New mouse model for ovarian cancer 0 None
2007-04-12 Four genes found to drive spread of breast cancer to the lungs 0 None
2007-04-12 Cancer patients relying more on friends, family for treatment advice 0 None
2007-04-12 Study suggests reason for high incidence of cancer in the prostate 0 None
2007-04-12 Aggressive behaviour on acute psychiatric wards: prevalence, severity and management 0 None
2007-04-12 Study identifies clearest link yet to obesity risk 0 None
2007-04-11 Oncolytics Biotech to proceed with phase II Sarcoma trial 0 None
2007-04-11 Corticosteroids after cardiac surgery lower risk of atrial fibrillation 0 None
2007-04-11 Internet can help people identify depression 0 None
2007-04-11 Stem cell transplantation beneficial treatment for type 1 diabetes 0 None
2007-04-11 New research fails to verify gene variations as risk factors for acute coronary syndromes 0 None
2007-04-11 Emotional stress may contribute to development of cancer and may also reduce effectiveness of treatments 0 None
2007-04-11 Vitiligo gene linked to other autoimmune diseases 6 5
2007-04-11 Report reveals cost of type 2 diabetes complications 0 None
2007-04-11 Telephone interventions for physical activity and dietary behavior change 0 None
2007-04-11 Full impact of mental health and substance abuse disorders on U.S. community hospitals 0 None
2007-04-11 Rep. Dave Weldon comments on stem therapy and type I diabetes 0 None
2007-04-11 Milk protein better than soy at building muscle mass 0 3.2
2007-04-11 Talk therapy during school helps teens with depression 0 None
2007-04-11 Stressful job equals high blood pressure 0 None
2007-04-11 More guns more suicides! 0 None
2007-04-11 Experimental flu vaccine produced using insect cells shows promise 0 None
2007-04-11 MRSA can be a serious post-operative complication 0 None
2007-04-11 Role of hope in cooperative learning studied 0 None
2007-04-11 Aspirin under used for heart attack prevention 0 None
2007-04-11 Antibiotic stress, genetic response and altered permeability of E. coli 0 None
2007-04-11 Giving stop smoking advice with smear tests could save extra lives 0 None
2007-04-11 Smoking may influence sex of unborn babe 0 None
2007-04-10 Dieting might mean you end up fatter that before! 0 None
2007-04-10 Calories from fat, carbohydrate, and protein may interact with genes 0 None
2007-04-10 Associations between smoking, caffeine and NSAID use and Parkinson's disease 0 None
2007-04-10 Calorie-restricted diets differing substantially in glycemic load can result in long-term weight loss 0 None
2007-04-10 Restless legs syndrome increases risk of cardiovascular disease 0 None
2007-04-10 Explosion in severly overweight Americans 0 None
2007-04-10 Male births on the decline in the U.S. and Japan 0 None
2007-04-10 Religion has a significant influence on patients' health 0 None
2007-04-10 Modified bone marrow cells help recovery in an animal model of multiple sclerosis 0 None
2007-04-10 Good doctor-patient communication makes a difference in patient outcomes 0 None
2007-04-10 Why people eat less at unbused tables 0 None
2007-04-10 New imaging technology with use of novel contrast agent may predict heart attack in waiting 0 None
2007-04-10 Morbid obese a rapidly growing population in the U.S. 0 None
2007-04-10 If you love it eat it! because chocolate helps keep high blood pressure down! 0 None
2007-04-10 Doctors religious views bias how patients are treated 0 None
2007-04-09 Smoking and drinking lots of coffee may protect against Parkinson's disease 0 None
2007-04-09 Heart study observes 20th year in Forsyth County 0 None
2007-04-09 Doctors aggressively treat early heart attacks 0 None
2007-04-07 Statins lower risk of sepsis in patients on kidney dialysis 0 None
2007-04-07 Physician's role in getting patients active 0 None
2007-04-07 Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators offer lifesaving benefits, return to active life, and reduced cost 0 None
2007-04-07 Largest-ever Parkinson's disease trials 0 None
2007-04-07 Eslicarbazepine shows promise for treating epileptic seizures 0 None
2007-04-07 Ibuprofen interferes with the blood thinning properties of aspirin in patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease 0 None
2007-04-07 Behavior influenced by our genes 0 2
2007-04-07 Efficacy of Guanilib confirmed for inflammatory bowel disease 0 None
2007-04-05 Study shows adverse effects of violent video game exposure 0 2.5
2007-04-05 War study has implications for understanding male and female psychology 0 None
2007-04-05 Lower doses of dexamethasone for multiple myeloma recommended 0 5
2007-04-05 Impact of first 12 years of California campaign on adult smokers 0 None
2007-04-05 What makes a healthy personality? 0 2.3
2007-04-05 Smoke from other people's burning tobacco kills 0 None
2007-04-05 Theatre is an educational tool in the fight against illicit drugs 0 None
2007-04-05 Rural hospitals shown to provide quality care for patients with heart attacks 0 None
2007-04-05 iIbuprofen may increase likelihood of heart problems in osteoarthritis patients 0 None
2007-04-05 Japanese may be better than Americans at detecting lies 0 None
2007-04-05 Weight-lifting exercises during dialysis improves muscle mass, strength, quality of life 0 5
2007-04-05 Severe reduction of Treg cells may be involved in development of pemphigus vulgaris 0 None
2007-04-05 Multivitamin supplements improve birth outcomes among children born to HIV-negative women 0 3
2007-04-05 Multiple myeloma trial has shows significant improvement in survival 0 None
2007-04-05 Almac announces study on colorectal pre-malignancies 0 None
2007-04-05 Study looks at the prevention of adolescent substance abuse 0 None
2007-04-05 NewYork-Presbyterian and AstraZeneca collaborate in series of cancer studies 0 None
2007-04-04 Study: Gendered constructions of power during discourse about sexual harassment 0 None
2007-04-04 Clinical study of Ablatherm-HIFU to resume 0 None
2007-04-04 Combination of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium for migraine more effective than single medications 0 None
2007-04-04 Children with autism are less likely to receive the type of primary medical care that we hope for all children 0 None
2007-04-04 Zinc sulfate doesn't help head and neck cancer patients 0 None
2007-04-04 Use of stimulant drugs may be linked to a higher risk for stroke 0 None
2007-04-04 Men and women who wait to have babies later in life may increase their children's risk for autism 0 None
2007-04-04 Mutation in gene HNF4A linked to increeased birthweight and macrosomia 0 None
2007-04-04 A mild head injury can increase your chance of developing a sleep disorder 0 None
2007-04-04 Effectiveness of psychosocial treatments for bipolar disorder 0 4
2007-04-04 People without health insurance more likely to forego routine physical exams 0 None
2007-04-04 New findings on hypoglycemic neuronal death 0 None
2007-04-04 Insulin receptors play a critical role in promoting islet growth 0 None
2007-04-04 Inhaled corticosteroids deserve further consideration for lung cancer chemoprevention 0 None
2007-04-04 TGF-beta found to be a major player in causing bronchopulmonary dysplasia 0 None
2007-04-04 Genelabs Tech reaches agreement with FDA on special protocol assessment for phase III trial of Prestara in lupus 0 None
2007-04-04 Ropinirole reduces "off" time in Parkinson's 0 None
2007-04-04 Cost-effectiveness analysis of variceal ligation vs. beta-blockers for primary prevention of variceal bleeding 0 None
2007-04-04 Call for improved screening for dating violence 0 None
2007-04-04 Boston Scientific announces enrollment in MAPS clinical trial 0 None
2007-04-04 For overweight and obese individuals, the incidence of asthma increases by 50 percent 0 None
2007-04-04 NAFLD fibrosis score helps predict advanced fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease 0 None
2007-04-04 Walk your way to better health 0 None
2007-04-04 Are passive smoking, air pollution and obesity a greater mortality risk than major radiation incidents? 0 None
2007-04-04 Voluntary living liver donors should undergo a careful, but quick, workup 0 None
2007-04-04 Intensive therapy helps in battle against bipolar disorder 0 None
2007-04-04 Surveillance for emergence of neuraminidase inhibitor resistant influenza viruses critically important 0 None
2007-04-04 Impact of secondhand smoke on periodontitis 0 None
2007-04-04 Connection found between allergic diseases and autoimmune diseases 0 None
2007-04-04 Study suggests there's a role for religious institutions to play in the fight against HIV 0 None
2007-04-03 Hand-assisted radical nephrectomy study 0 None
2007-04-03 Heart muscle cell death is an active and ongoing process in heart failure 0 None
2007-04-03 Chemotherapy and tamoxifen combination improves survival for early-stage breast cancer patients 0 None
2007-04-03 Multimechanism-targeted therapy for migraine more effective than single medications 0 None
2007-04-03 Cochlear implants increase risk of bacterial infections that can cause meningitis 0 None
2007-04-03 Risedronate versus Alendronate study 0 4
2007-04-03 Filtering white cells from donor blood before transfusion is much safer for patients 0 None
2007-04-03 Study explains exactly how exposure to lead during brain development produces learning deficits 0 None
2007-04-03 Substantial need for mental health services in the general population 0 5
2007-04-03 Embolic protection and platelet inhibition during renal artery stenting 0 5
2007-04-03 Long-term safety of drug-eluting stents in off-label use 0 None
2007-04-03 Advances in clinical cardiology 0 None
2007-04-03 Stem cell therapy shows promise for degenerative diseases of the eye 0 None
2007-04-03 Sodium Bicarbonate vs. Sodium Chloride in persons undergoing coronary angiography 0 None
2007-04-03 Preventive health examinations may provide opportunities for cancer screening 0 None
2007-04-03 Where you live might play a bigger role in your risk for heart disease than your ethnicity or race 0 5
2007-04-03 Physicians may be obstacles to breast reconstruction 0 None
2007-04-03 Trial of percutaneous coronary intervention added to optimal medical therapy in patients with stable coronary heart disease 0 None
2007-04-03 Effective postoperative pain control using continuous peripheral nerve block reduces days of hospitalization 0 None
2007-04-03 We need to balance out our intake of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids 0 None
2007-04-02 Regular health exams increase likelihood that older adults will get recommended cancer screenings 0 None
2007-04-02 H63D genetic defect linked to increased risk of stroke 0 None
2007-04-02 Dual renin system blocking drug combo provides additional blood pressure-lowering effects 0 None
2007-04-02 Drug that mimics HDL does not reduce risk of death for heart attack patients with refractory shock 0 None
2007-04-02 Tilarginine does not reduce risk of death after heart attack 0 None
2007-04-02 Effect of Torcetrapib on the progression of coronary atherosclerosis 0 None
2007-04-02 Addition of torcetrapib to statin therapy has no benefit for atherosclerosis progression 0 None
2007-04-02 Clinical trial of Ranibizumab for edema of the mAcula in diabetes 0 None
2007-04-02 Adding estradiol to a polymer-free rapamycin-eluting stent is not associated with any measurable benefit 0 None
2007-04-02 Health care providers should directly address issues surrounding death and dying with homeless patients 0 None
2007-04-02 New system to speed critical care to acute heart attack patients 0 None
2007-04-02 Loperamide may play a useful part in the treatment of diarrhoea 0 None
2007-04-02 Maternal beef consumption associated with lower sperm concentration 0 None
2007-04-02 Lack of Olig1 protein in lung tumors may increase risk of death 0 None
2007-04-02 Drug-eluting stents are disappointing in bypass grafts - sometimes! 0 None
2007-04-02 Reconstituted HDL may have some benefit in coronary atherosclerosis 0 None
2007-04-02 Costs due to complications from preterm birth are staggering 0 None
2007-04-02 Immunity to cancer stem cells may help protect people with a precancerous condition from developing the full-blown disease 0 None
2007-04-02 African Americans may be at higher risk of heart failure because of racial variations in heart muscle's pumping ability 0 None
2007-04-02 Family history of diabetes, awareness of risk factors, and health behaviors among African Americans 0 None
2007-04-02 Gender differences and skin cancer 0 None
2007-04-02 Most pediatricians use untrained interpreters to communicate with families not proficient in English 0 None
2007-04-02 About 50% of people fail to take medication as directed 0 None
2007-04-02 Study results on bifeprunox in patients with schizophrenia 0 1
2007-04-02 Multiple sclerosis patients need better socio-economic support 0 None
2007-04-01 Treatment options for bipolar disorder 0 None
2007-04-01 Coronary procedure adds no benefit over 'optimal medical therapy' alone 0 None
2007-04-01 Smokers perform worse at work than non-smokers 0 None
2007-04-01 Smokers clock up extra sick days 0 None

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