Even mild Alzheimer’s may impede decision-making
• Neurology • May 09 05

People with moderate Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble making competent decisions about their treatment, especially if they lack awareness of their symptoms… Even mild Alzheimer’s may impede decision-making   

 
 

Confusion about cost may lower mammogram rates
• Cancer: Breast • May 09 05

Many women in the U.S. forego breast cancer screening because they think they can’t afford the test, whereas their insurance provider would absorb much… Confusion about cost may lower mammogram rates   

 
 

Britons unaware of breastfeeding benefits: survey
• Gender: Female • May 09 05

Many Britons are unaware of the health benefits of breastfeeding for both the baby and mother, according to a poll released… Britons unaware of breastfeeding benefits: survey   

 
 

Washington state government to press for drug imports
• Drug News • May 09 05

Aiming to cut Washington state’s health-care costs, Gov. Christine Gregoire will lobby federal officials and lawmakers to allow imports of prescription drugs, her… Washington state government to press for drug imports   

 
 

Watson anemia drug ad was misleading, US FDA says
• Anemia • May 06 05

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. circulated a misleading advertisement for anemia drug Ferrlecit that made an unsupported claim and failed to disclose the product’s… Watson anemia drug ad was misleading, US FDA says   

 
 

Genital herpes vaccine making progress
• Infections • May 06 05

The largest study to date of a Genital herpes vaccine under development by GlaxoSmithKline shows it is safe, well tolerated and produces… Genital herpes vaccine making progress   

 
 

Drug combos up survival for heart disease patients
• Heart • May 06 05

Drug combinations involving statins, aspirin, and beta-blockers improve the survival of people with Heart disease involving ischemia - restriction of blood flow… Drug combos up survival for heart disease patients   

 
 

Morphine for chest pain worsens death risk - study
• Pain • May 05 05

High-risk Heart attack patients given morphine for their Chest pain have almost a 50 percent higher risk of dying, U.S.… Morphine for chest pain worsens death risk - study   

 
 

FDA OKs Glaxo’s drug for restless legs syndrome
• Neurology • May 05 05

GlaxoSmithKline Plc said Thursday regulators approved the first U.S. treatment for Restless legs syndrome, a condition that can disrupt sleep and daily… FDA OKs Glaxo’s drug for restless legs syndrome   

 
 

Questions raised about Vioxx promotion
• Drug Abuse • May 05 05

Merck & Co. instructed its sales staff to downplay safety issues of the pain drug Vioxx, according to documents released by a U.S. House… Questions raised about Vioxx promotion   

 
 

Breast cancer risk less when mom smoked in pregnancy
• Cancer: Breast • May 05 05

Women whose mothers smoked while they were pregnant have a reduced likelihood of developing breast cancer, according to a new… Breast cancer risk less when mom smoked in pregnancy   

 
 

Prostate surgery often works after radiation fails
• Cancer: Prostate • May 05 05

“Salvage” surgery should be considered for men who have persistent Prostate cancer despite undergoing radiation therapy, US researchers contend.

In their 30-year… Prostate surgery often works after radiation fails   

 
 

Level head position best for stroke patients
• Neurology • May 05 05

When someone has suffered a Stroke, laying him or her flat seems best, a new study indicates.

According to a report in the medical… Level head position best for stroke patients   

 
 

Bowel disease ups blood cancer risk slightly
• Bowel Problems • May 05 05

Patients with Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk of developing blood cancers, according to a report from Sweden, but the… Bowel disease ups blood cancer risk slightly   

 
 

Bacterial meningitis outbreak in Delhi causes panic
• Infections • May 05 05

A strain of bacterial meningitis has killed nine people in the Indian capital and possibly affected 42 others, sending thousands of panicky… Bacterial meningitis outbreak in Delhi causes panic   

 
 

Triptan better than ergot drug for migraine
• Migraine • May 04 05

Dihydroergotamine, an anti-migraine drug, is not as effective as sumatriptan as a single agent for the treatment of acute migraine headache,… Triptan better than ergot drug for migraine   

 
 

Review shows no benefit for routine episiotomy
• Surgery • May 04 05

Episiotomy, the incision used to widen the vaginal opening during delivery, should not be performed on a routine basis, according to a… Review shows no benefit for routine episiotomy   

 
 

Folic acid may ward off colorectal cancer
• Cancer • May 04 05

New research hints that a suboptimal intake of folic acid may play a role in the development of Colorectal cancer, which points to a… Folic acid may ward off colorectal cancer   

 
 

Female factors don’t predict pancreatic cancer risk
• Cancer • May 04 05

There is no consistent pattern linking reproductive factors, estrogen exposure, and the risk for pancreatic cancer, according to a new report.

“If we consider… Female factors don’t predict pancreatic cancer risk   

 
 

Stress and mood predict kid’s arthritis symptoms
• Arthritis • May 04 05

In children with Arthritis, stress and mood are important predictors of disease symptoms, research shows, suggesting that non-drug interventions, such as stress… Stress and mood predict kid’s arthritis symptoms   

 
 

Scientists find molecule linked to infertility
• Fertility and pregnancy • May 04 05

An infertility molecule found in mice may help to improve the success rate of millions of women who have fertility treatments each year, an… Scientists find molecule linked to infertility   

 
 

Marijuana behind 45 percent of U.S. drug arrests
• Tobacco & Marijuana • May 04 05

Marijuana arrests account for almost half of all drug arrests in the United States, which spends $4 billion a year to catch, prosecute and… Marijuana behind 45 percent of U.S. drug arrests   

 
 

Killer flu: Could the world cope?
• Flu • May 04 05

It is only a matter of time before a major outbreak of potentially deadly flu, according to scientists. Could the world cope?
… Killer flu: Could the world cope?   

 
 

Fatal asthma attack fears ‘rife’
• Asthma • May 04 05

One and a half million people in Europe who have severe Asthma live in fear of a fatal attack, researchers have warned.
… Fatal asthma attack fears ‘rife’   

 
 

Some prostate cancer best left alone
• Cancer: Prostate • May 04 05

Men diagnosed with the least dangerous, localized Prostate cancer have only a minimal risk of dying from the disease over the following… Some prostate cancer best left alone   

 
 
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