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AAAS analysis: U.S. President's budget proposal means R&D 5-year cuts 'well below historic levels' -22-April-2004
AAAS 2004 salary survey: Despite long hours and low pay, life scientists love their work -20-June-2004
ADHD: Not just for kids anymore -17-November-2004
AGA launches Obesity and Nutrition Education Initiative -14-January-2004
AHRQ announces booklet to help older adults stay healthy -16-April-2004
AHRQ evidence report/technology assessment: Number 104 - Celiac disease -2-July-2004
AHRQ evidence report/technology assessment - Summary: Management of cancer pain -02-January-2004
AHRQ Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Behavioral interventions to modify physical activity behaviors in certain populations -5-August-2004
AHRQ evidence report/technology assessment: Number 108 - Melatonin for treatment of sleep disorders -11-December-2004
AHRQ evidence reports confirm that fish oil helps fight heart disease -30-April-2004
AHRQ: Improving the quality of diabetes care; New tools for states -24-December-2004
AHRQ issues new report on the safety and effectiveness of melatonin supplements -11-December-2004
AHRQ report: Hospital nurse staffing and quality of care (PDF) -4-May-2004
The APCs of autoimmune disease -3-April-2004
Abatacept and infliximab in combination with methotrexate in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis -26-December-2004
Abdominal fat decreases, insulin action improves when elderly take hormone -10-November-2004
Abdominal fat indicates severity of metabolic syndrome in obese, postmenopausal women -15-October-2004
Ablation therapy destroys breast cancer without scarring -23-July-2004
Accelerated heartbeart mystery: Is odd electrical wave the key? -24-October-2004
ACE inhibitors not needed for many heart disease patients, according to new study -9-November-2004
Active smoking during pregnancy increases risk for orofacial clefts -25-July-2004
Activity of calcium-handling gene appears to prevent cardiac arrhythmias -23-March-2004
Activity level predicts, prevents heart disease in women -9-September-2004
Acupuncture better than drugs alone for osteoarthritis of the knee -19-November-2004
Acupuncture reduces nausea and vomiting, pain after major breast surgery -22-September-2004
Acupuncture relieves pain and improves function in knee osteoarthritis -21-December-2004
Add an “E” to the ABCD alphabet for identifying melanoma -8-December-2004
Adding Temodar® (temozolomide) to radiation increases survival in glioblastoma multiforme -14-June-2004
Additional information: Low free testosterone levels linked to Alzheimer’s disease in older men -30-January-2004
Adenotonsillectomy resolves obstructive sleep apnea for children -19-September-2004
Adjuvant therapy - Options for women after breast cancer -17-May-2004
Adolescent brains show reduced reward anticipation -26-February-2004
Adolescents hospitalized for psychiatric disorders experience more emotional distress in adulthood -3-August-2004
Advanced Bionics conducts voluntary recall of cochlear implants -25-September-2004
Advanced breast cancer diagnosis more likely for deprived women -5-June-2004
Advanced SCLC can tolerate and benefit from the chemotherapy drug topotecan -1-April-2004
Advisory: Colloidal silver products -26-September-2004
Advisory committee recommends against approval of two new cancer drugs -16-May-2004
African-Americans more likely to die of colon cancer -24-May-2004
African-Americans respond poorly to hepatitis C treatment -27-May-2004
After amnesia, brain lesions appear -28-June-2004
Age, race and sex disparity found in cancer research trial participation -9-June-2004
AIDS: A single-tablet generic tritherapy -2-July-2004
AIDS Epi-Factsheets -29-November-2004
AIDS epidemic update 2004 -29-November-2004
AIDS notes from around the world -17-July-2004
Air pollution leads to exacerbations in cystic fibrosis patients -26-March-2004
Air pollution may cause and speed up artery disease -8-November-2004
Air travelers with cardiovascular disease remain safe—with some recommendations -20-July-2004
Alcohol abuse increases, dependence declines across decade -11-June-2004
Alcohol-dependence gene identified -15-January-2004
Alcohol partly to blame for rising rates of pancreatitis -20-June-2004
Alcohol use and victimization among college women -14-April-2004
Alcohol vulnerability linked to action of insulin -15-December-2004
Almost half of Americans use at least one prescription drug annual report on Nation’s health shows -3-December-2004
Almost half of rural North Carolina Adults report using 'home remedies' -24-March-2004
Alterations in vitamin D receptor gene increase prostate, breast cancer risk -6-August-2004
Alternative/supplemental breast imaging methods tested -3-May-2004
Alternatives exist for Celebrex & Bextra users -19-December-2004
Alzheimer’s Association statement on a study of clioquinol targeting Aß amyloid deposition and toxicity in alzheimer’s disease from Archives Of Neurology, December 2003 -05-January-2004
American Academy of Neurology and American Epilepsy Society guidelines for treating of epilepsy -27-April-2004
American Heart Month --- February 2004 -24-February-2004
Among Mexican-American family members, a stroke connection -08-February-2004
American Thoracic Society issues new statement published on nonmalignant diseases related to asbestos exposure -15-September-2004
An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis -13-January-2004
Analysis shows infants of mothers infected with HIV face nearly constant risk for HIV infection for duration of breastfeeding -18-June-2004
Anastrozole may benefit some women more than tamoxifen -17-January-2004
Anesthesia guidance system can reduce awareness during surgery -31-May-2004
Aneurysm screening could save lives -7-May-2004
Anger, hostility and depressive symptoms linked to high C-reactive protein levels -22-September-2004
Angina on the rise: Hospital discharge rates for suspected acute coronary syndromes between 1990 and 2000: population based analysis -24-May-2004
Angiogenesis therapy successful for peripheral arterial disease -14-October-2004
Angioplasty clears clogged brain arteries -09-February-2004
Angiotensin-receptor blockers reduce blood pressure among high cardiovascular risk patients -18-June-2004
Animal research suggests plant estrogens in soy do not increase breast cancer risk -6-July-2004
Animal research suggests that stress may increase risk of uterine cancer -10-July-2004
Animal study finds a link in genetics that determines our sleep patterns -19-April-2004
Ankle replacement surgery for patients with severe ankle arthritis -26-July-2004
Annual deaths attributable to obesity in the United States -15-March-2004
Annual vaccination against influenza associated with decreased risk of death in elderly -3-November-2004
Anorexia nervosa often chronic, study finds -27-June-2004
The anti-arthritic effects of bee venom -5-November-2004
Anti-bacterial additive found in Maryland streams -21-August-2004
Anti-cancer compound in vegetables found to block late-stage breast-cancer cell growth -2-September-2004
Antibiotic provides promise in treatment of spinal cord injuries -25-February-2004
Antibiotics can prevent meningitis outbreak -5-June-2004
Antibiotics may not be necessary when treating children with a simple skin abscess -24-February-2004
Antibiotics within 4 hours of arrival at hospital better for pneumonia patients -23-March-2004
Anti-cancer agent built from anti-inflammation drug -8-July-2004
Anti-clotting treatment underused at many hospitals -20-May-2004
Antidepressants and pediatric patients: FDA statement on recommendations of the psychopharmacologic drugs and pediatric advisory committees -17-September-2004
Antidepressants may increase risk of abnormal bleeding -23-November-2004
Anti-epilepsy drug, topiramate, effective at preventing migraine headaches -25-February-2004
Anti-inflammatory drug prevents diabetes recurrence after islet cell transplantation -20-January-2004
Antioxidants during pregnancy may help prevent birth defects tied to alcohol -18-June-2004
Antipsychotic drugs linked to insulin resistance in children -21-October-2004
Antipsychotic drugs stop fatal viral infection in brain cells -19-November-2004
Antiseizure drug may help treat cocaine addiction -22-July-2004
Anxiety disorders -11-October-2004
Anxiety good for memory recall, bad for solving complex problems -30-October-2004
Appendix rupture in children associated with race and health insurance status -27-October-2004
Appetite-stimulating hormone levels decrease after gastric bypass surgery -13-July-2004
An apple a day could help protect against brain-cell damage that triggers Alzheimer's, Parkinsonism, Cornell studies find -18-November-2004
Approach of holidays has no effect on time of death -23-May-2004
Aral sea crisis damaging population's DNA -3-July-2004
Area of brain responsible for binge eating of fat found -3-October-2004
Are mobile phones the future of health monitoring -15-June-2004
Are physicians over-performing colonoscopy? -17-August-2004
Arsenic ingestion from well water associated with increased risk of lung cancer -22-December-2004
Article examines reasons contributing to epidemic of lung cancer in US women -14-April-2004
As obesity skyrockets, Joslin Diabetes Center urges action to stem the tide of type 2 diabetes -11-March-2004
As seen on TV: "Hot tub rash" – Pseudomonas dermatitis -3-December-2004
ASCO releases new colon cancer guideline -17-August-2004
Asian bird flu became highly pathogenic through continued circulation and gene swapping -9-July-2004
Aspirin underused to reduce heart disease risk in diabetic women and young adults -21-December-2004
Aspirin use associated with reduced risk of breast cancer -26-May-2004
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says allergy sufferers need to study -23-March-2004
Asthma could be several diseases masquerading as one -09-January-2004
Asthma management in minority children -10-October-2004
Asthma & physical activity in the school -10-October-2004
Asthmatic patients with sinusitis more likely to have nasal polyps -19-September-2004
At-home diagnostic test for obstructive sleep apnea -19-September-2004
Authorities in Singapore warn about rising death toll from soil-based, tropical-disease, melioidosis -18-September-2004
Authors blame WHO, Global Fund for rising child malaria deaths -18-January-2004
Autism gene found -1-April-2004
Autopsies find SARS coronavirus found in lungs, other organs of those who died during Canadian outbreak -27-December-2004
Avastin, first anti-angiogenic agent approved for cancer, shows 30% increase in survival -3-June-2004
Average blood pressure levels on rise among american children/teenagers; New practice guidelines to be issued -5-May-2004
Avian flu detected in Thai Capital; Humans seen at more risk -18-July-2004
Avian influenza A: Review and update of the current situation -26-January-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1)- Review and update of the current situation for 27 January 2004 -27-January-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) in humans - update -28-January-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) in humans and poultry: 12 dead from bird flu in Vietnam, WHO Says health -16-January-2004
Avian influenza (“bird flu”) and the significance of its transmission to humans -16-January-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) update -12-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) update: Additional confirmed human case in Thailand; China announces suspected spread of infection in poultry; investigation of possible human-to-human transmission -03-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) update: Family cluster investigated in Viet Nam; Possible first case of person to person transmission reported -02-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) update: Investigation of possible human-to-human transmission in Viet Nam - New data are reassuring -09-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) update: New cases in Thailand and Viet Nam -29-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1)update: Reports of infection in domestic cats (Thailand) -21-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) update: Situation in Viet Nam -04-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1)update: Situation in Thailand, China and Indonesia -05-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1) - update: Virus confirmed in China -31-January-2004
Avian influenza A(H5N1)update: Situation in Viet Nam, Thailand, and FAO/OIE/WHO technical consultation on the control of avian influenza -06-February-2004
Avian influenza A(H7) human infections in Canada -6-April-2004
Avian Influenza - Assessment of the current situation -3-August-2004
Avian influenza - Current evaluation of risks to humans from H5N1 following recent reports -12-July-2004
Avian influenza: Implications of H5N1 infections in pigs in China -27-August-2004
Avian influenza outbreaks create concern about human infection Mayo Clinic researchers warn -13-April-2004
Avian Influenza--Necessary precautions to prevent human infection of H5N1, need for virus sharing -18-July-2004
Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam -20-August-2004
Avoid deep vein thrombosis: Keep the blood flowing -26-November-2004
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B cells gone bad: Researchers uncover how HIV causes abnormalities in antibody-producing cells -8-September-2004
BMJ: Dogs can 'smell' bladder cancer -26-September-2004
BMJ Editor: FDA tried to discredit whistleblower over drug safety claims -25-November-2004
BMJ editorial: Government regulation is needed to prevent biased under-reporting of clinical trials -22-August-2004
BMJ turns missing murder case documents over to FDA -31-December-2004
BSE update for 5 January 2004 -07-January-2004
Babies' deaths could not be averted, say experts -21-August-2004
Babies with DiGeorge Syndrome saved by immune supression, thymus transplant -4-August-2004
Back to school: Heavy packs endanger kids' health, UCR study shows -13-August-2004
Background: Ocular hypertension treatment study (African-American results) -15-June-2004
Bacteria cause of Crohn’s disease? -20-September-2004
Bacteria-killing vs. Bacteria-inhibiting drugs in treating infections -21-October-2004
Bacteria spill their guts to aid researchers in quest for new antibiotics -1-July-2004
Bacteria use 'molecular lasso' to cop copper -13-September-2004
Bacteria’s “glue valve” surprises scientists -30-September-2004
Bad teeth blamed on unhealthy adult lifestyle -26-June-2004
Be heart smart! Eat foods lower in saturated fat and cholesterol -9-October-2004
Before and After” Diet Ads Promote Bias Against Overweight People -12-March-2004
Behavioral symptoms may indicate increased smoking risk among adolescents -20-March-2004
Being bilingual protects against some age-related cognitive changes -14-June-2004
'Bell-ringer' concussions require removal from the game health -21-January-2004
Benefits from diet lower in salt not limited to those with high blood pressure -21-July-2004
Benefits of screening for lung cancer with CT are not proven -29-May-2004
Best approach to taking out thyroid may be under the arm, study shows -4-August-2004
Beta-blocker drugs well tolerated for heart failure patients -13-July-2004
Beta blockers usage low despite insurance -10-March-2004
Better information needed about herb-drug interactions -5-July-2004
Bevacizumab combined with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy prolongs survival for previously treated patients with advanced colorectal cancer -4-December-2004
Bextra label updated with boxed warning concerning severe skin reactions and warning regarding cardiovascular risk -16-December-2004
Beyond eye patches and daily drops: New ways identified to treat 'lazy eye' in children -1-November-2004
Bim notes in the neuronal executioner's song -3-April-2004
Biodefense: A need for public understanding and the critical role of science teachers -07-February-2004
Biological importance of basal activity of appetite suppressor-16-October-2004
Biology could explain reduced HIV infection risk for circumcised men -28-March-2004
The biology of fear -4-April-2004
Biomedical engineers at case develop first sliver-sized sensor to monitor glucose levels -19-October-2004
Biopsy system is effective in completely removing benign breast masses -5-May-2004
Bird flu becoming more harmful to mammals, study says -4-July-2004
Bird flu spreads; U.N. Agencies call for rapid containment -28-January-2004
Birth rates for women aged 40-44 rose in 2003 -24-November-2004
Black men less likely to be treated for aggressive prostate cancer -30-March-2004
Black box warning added concerning long-term use of Depo-Provera contraceptive injection -18-November-2004
Black market AIDS drugs proliferate in Africa -17-April-2004
The blind do hear better than the sighted -23-July-2004
Blood alternative reduces risk of disease-28-September-2004
Blood-diverting catheter holds promise for stroke treatment -09-February-2004
Blood-forming stem cells fail to repair heart muscle in Stanford study -22-March-2004
Blood pressure control poor in elderly, says Northwestern researcher -23-May-2004
Blood pressure tests for under 35s may be misleading -16-April-2004
Blood pressure ‘time bomb’ warning for UK’s ethnic minority children -28-March-2004
Blood test heralds speedy stroke diagnoses -18-March-2004
A blood test may reveal systemic factors that relate to periodontal disease, especially in men -25-January-2004
Blood test will help diabetic patients avoid leg amputation -30-July-2004
Body fat and its role in breast cancer -17-May-2004
Body shaving and turf burns spread infection in college football team -5-November-2004
Bone health and osteoporosis: A report of the surgeon general -17-October-2004
Bone marrow cells routinely help with wound healing -4-September-2004
Botox cosmetic: A look at looking good -13-December-2004
Botox could play a key role in pain control during breast reconstruction -12-October-2004
Botulism IGIV approved for infants -01-March-2004
Botulinum toxin as a biological weapon: Medical and public health management -13-December-2004
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) - Q & A's -19-January-2004
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease -18-May-2004
Brain activity, including memory-processing, changes in Tourette syndrome -6-April-2004
Brain can be trained to process sound in alternate way, study shows -11-December-2004
Brain cell death in Alzheimer’s disease linked to protein accumulation and insulin biochemistry -22-June-2004
Brain circuit may permit scientists to eavesdrop on memory formation -7-October-2004
Brain imaging study of drunk drivers pinpoints neurological changes -21-November-2004
Brain imaging with MRI could replace lie detector -30-November-2004
Brain inflammation found in autism -15-November-2004
Brain region identified that controls collecting behavior -16-December-2004
Brain regions activated by food craving overlap with areas implicated in drug craving -7-November-2004
Brain researchers to develop new class of drugs to repair psychiatric disorders -30-November-2004
Brain signal predicts working memory prowess -20-April-2004
Brain structure implicated in early onset depression -29-January-2004
Brain's reward circuitry revealed in procrastinating primates -11-August-2004
Breakthrough in diagnosis using PET could affect future standard of care for deadliest skin cancer -8-August-2004
Breast cancer in Asian Americans rising faster than in any other ethnic group -23-October-2004
Breast cancer and the environment studies supported by the National Cancer Institute -28-July-2004
Breast cancer patients switched to Aromasin were more likely to remain cancer free, new study shows -11-March-2004
Breast cancer risk, prognosis and weight gain reduced with physical activity -30-October-2004
Breast cancers show “surprising characteristics” on MRI-6-May-2004
Breast conserving therapy safe for hereditary breast cancer -22-November-2004
Breast reconstruction with implants after mastectomy doesn't hurt survival chances -23-December-2004
Breast reduction diminishes breast cancer in high-risk women -29-May-2004
Breast self examination increases women's concerns but has no effect on mortality -11-March-2004
Breathing problems during sleep may affect mental development in infants and young children -8-October-2004
Bright clothing and white helmets cut motorcycle deaths -9-April-2004
Bright idea could doom cancer and viruses, say Purdue scientists -25-August-2004
Brightly colored cups, plates spur food, beverage consumption in advanced Alzheimer's disease -25-September-2004
Bristol-Myers Squibb updates status of Muraglitazar and Abatacept -26-December-2004
Bristol scientists find key to unlock body's own cancer defense -1-November-2004
British researchers have found traces of chemicals called parabens in tissue taken from women with breast cancer -12-January-2004
Broad-based vaccination of wild mice could help reduce lyme disease risk in humans -14-December-2004
Broader use of bird flu vaccine being considered in Asia -31-July-2004
'Broken' gene reveals evolution of salt retention and possible ties to hypertension -29-October-2004
'Brown bag' gives more complete picture of meds taken by older adults -4-June-2004
Building school health programs through public health initiatives: The first three years of the Healthy Hawaii Initiative partnership for school health -14-January-2004
Buprenorphine may help those addicted to heroin and cocaine -20-March-2004
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CDC/Aventis Pasteur collaborate to ship more than 2 million doses of influenza vaccine to providers who serve high-priority groups-16-October-2004
CDC clinician handbook: Botulism in the United States 1899-1996 -13-December-2004
CDC collaboration yields new test for anthrax -9-June-2004
CDC: Flu season still hasn't reached peak -08-January-2004
CDC health update: Third possible SARS case reported in China; Influenza A(H5N1) Infections Reported in Vietnam -17-January-2004
CDC influenza summary update for week ending December 20, 2003 - Week 51 -02-January-2004
CDC information: Influenza A(H5N1) outbreak -29-January-2004
CDC: Interim guidance for airline flight crews and persons meeting passengers arriving from areas with avian influenza -21-February-2004
CDC interim influenza vaccination recommendations: 2004-05 -6-October-2004
CDC interim guidance for prevention and control of influenza in the peri- and postpartum settings -01-January-2004
CDC makes advances in identifying and measuring chemical agents in humans -29-July-2004
CDC reports latest data on suicide behaviors, risk factors, and prevention -16-June-2004
CDC Verb campaign is motivating youth to get active -19-February-2004
CDC's best practices for comprehensive tobacco control programs -11-January-2004
COPD is forgotten killer, says University of Toronto professor -24-June-2004
Ca-DTPA and Zn-DTPA: Questions and Answers on Calcium-DTPA and Zinc-DTPA -12-August-2004
Caffeine withdrawal recognized as a disorder -30-September-2004
Calcium supplements can lower risk of advanced colon polyps -16-June-2004
Calories count: Report of the working group on obesity -14-March-2004
Can children make their own healthcare decisions? -14-August-2004
Can gene therapy beat HIV? -13-May-2004
Can poor countries help rich countries contain drug costs? -14-November-2004
Canadian doctors don't know costs of prescribed treatments -24-April-2004
Canadian researcher discovers possible link between diabetes and liver cancer -20-October-2004
Canadian researchers identify new player in breast cancer -31-August-2004
Can exercise before diving prevent decompression sickness? -11-March-2004
Cancer drug may reduce kidney disease in lupus -9-September-2004
Cancer gene MYC emerging as key research target -4-July-2004
Cancer incidence and death rates on the decline -3-June-2004
Cancer patients don't "postpone" deaths until after holidays -23-December-2004
Cancer patients find more pain relief when treatment guidelines are followed -02-January-2004
Cancer survivors' other medical problems poorly managed -13-September-2004
Cancer vaccines: Training the immune system to fight cancer -16-September-2004
'Cancerphobia' lawsuits predominate despite disproportion to actual risk of breast cancer -1-August-2004
Canine health: FDA's requests recall of ProHeart 6 Injectable Heartworm Product due to serious health concerns -5-September-2004
Cannabinoids spell relief in colon inflammation -8-May-2004
Cannabis may help combat cancer-causing herpes viruses -23-September-2004
Can't place a name to the face you just saw? -27-October-2004
Capsule endoscopy (CE) promising for diagnosis of small bowel disease -07-January-2004
Carbohydrates offer some help in muscle protein synthesis, but not enough for the desired effect -26-February-2004
Carbon monoxide from smoking helps keep arteries open following angioplasty -25-May-2004
Cardiac arrest may hinder ability to learn certain tasks -30-September-2004
"Care Managers" help depressed elderly reduce suicidal thoughts -04-March-2004
Caregivers, remember this: Patients' medications ease your distress too -6-April-2004
Carotid artery surgery could substantially reduce stroke among high-risk patients -7-May-2004
The Case: Does your patient understand you? The case of the Holter monitor turned allergy test -28-July-2004
The Case: The Worst Headache -22-August-2004
Catalase (CAT) genotype, dietary antioxidants, and breast cancer risk -29-March-2004
Caution urged on testosterone therapy -28-March-2004
Celebrex capsules - FDA Patient information sheet -18-December-2004
Celecoxib shows surprising activity against estrogen receptors -10-December-2004
Cell associated with asthma linked to tobacco smoke -26-April-2004
Center for International Disaster Information: Disaster assistance registration database -28-December-2004
Center of reasoning and problem solving is among the brain's last to mature -22-May-2004
Century of research confirms impact of psychosocial factors on health -20-January-2004
Certain compounds in beer, wine effective in slowing breast cancer cell growth -19-April-2004
Chagas' disease: virulence factor identified -07-January-2004
Changes in ovaries could indicate higher risk of ovarian cancer -7-April-2004
Changing rooms: Changing the hospital experience - UK room makeovers transforming hospital environments -22-February-2004
Chart for patients and professionals: Mercury levels in commercial fish and shellfish -20-March-2004
Chemists introduce new family of antioxidants that are up to 100 times more effective than Vitamin E -31-January-2004
Chemoradioimmunotherapy for advanced breast cancer: hope for the future? -7-July-2004
Chernobyl disaster caused cancer cases in Sweden -20-November-2004
Centers report islet transplant results in patients with type 1 diabetes -8-September-2004
Check your cholesterol and heart disease I.Q. -9-October-2004
Chemotherapy, but not tamoxifen, associated with stroke risk after breast cancer treatment -20-October-2004
Chernobyl children more hyperactive? -31-August-2004
Chernobyl study: Risk of thyroid cancer rises with radiation dose -3-September-2004
Childhood influenza vaccination coverage, US, 2002-2003 influenza season -4-October-2004
Children with ADHD benefit from time outdoors enjoying nature -29-August-2004
Children in hospitals frequently experience medical injuries -11-June-2004
Children can have better memory than adults (at least sometimes) -22-July-2004
Children follow same steps to learn vocabulary, regardless of language spoken -18-September-2004
Children walk nearly as much as their grandparents did -11-August-2004
Children with serious insect-sting allergies should get shots to avoid life-threatening reactions -12-August-2004
Children's perceptions of self influence peer relationships -17-July-2004
Children's waistlines have expanded two clothing sizes over past 20 years -24-February-2004
Chimp-sized hominid walked upright on two legs six million years ago -4-September-2004
China confirms SARS infection in another previously reported case; summary of cases to date -1-May-2004
China confirms SARS infection in two previously reported cases -30-April-2004
China offers free AIDS tests, Treatment to needy -16-April-2004
China reports additional SARS cases -25-April-2004
China reports seventh suspected SARS case -29-April-2004
Cholesterol drugs may lower risk for mental impairment after stroke -08-February-2004
Cholesterol levels, diabetes, & hypertension – known risk factors for strokes & heart attacks – can contribute to risk of cognitive decline and dementia later in life -20-July-2004
Cholesterol levels fluctuate with the seasons -27-April-2004
Cholesterol medicine breaks down prescription drugs -27-September-2004
Chronic care medicine: Physicians say 'help!' -28-May-2004
Chronic sinusitis sufferers have enhanced immune responses to fungi -13-October-2004
Chronic wasting disease and potential transmission to humans -18-May-2004
Cigarette smoke causes breaks in DNA and defects to a cell's chromosomes -2-October-2004
Cinnamon may help to alleviate diabetes says UCSB researcher -14-April-2004
Cinnamon oil kills mosquitoes more effectively than DEET -16-July-2004
Circulating mononuclear cells in the obese found to be in proinflammatory state, contributing to diabetes and heart disease -21-September-2004
Circulation of 'disaster myths' in Haiti could hinder appropriate disposal of bodies -1-October-2004
Civil servants at lower pay grades have increased risk of diabetes -28-September-2004
Clerks control healthcare access for uninsured patients, study finds -11-May-2004
Clinical guidance on the identification and evaluation of possible SARS-CoV disease among persons presenting with community-acquired illness -03-January-2004
Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults [PDF document, 854 K] -14-March-2004
Clinical study results: Big news for consumers who don’t floss like they should -7-June-2004
Clinical trial information: Treatment for Adolescents With Depression Study (TADS) -18-August-2004
Clinical trial information: Treatment of Adolescent Suicide Attempters (TASA) -18-August-2004
Clinical trial information: Treatment Of Resistant Depression In Adolescents (TORDIA) -18-August-2004
Clinical trial of a new TB vaccine in the U.S. begins; New vaccine may prove more potent than 100-year-old current vaccine -19-February-2004
A close relationship can halve risk of subsequent heart attack -16-April-2004
Clozapine effective for controlling dyskinesias in people with severe Parkinson's -10-February-2004
Clue found on breast tumors distinguishes patients with better survival odds -29-May-2004
Clues to improving TB treatment -22-October-2004
Cobblestone mat walking shows health benefits for elderly -08-January-2004/a>
Cocaine addicts show reduced brain structure that underlies judgment -18-November-2004
Cocaine craving activates different brain regions in women -22-July-2004
Cochlear implants in both ears help deaf localize sound, hear speech in noisy backgrounds -23-February-2004
Cocktails, anyone? Men with enlarged prostates should be given two drugs instead of one, as part of their treatment. -05-January-2004
Cognitive decline can occur before chemotherapy treatment, as well as after -21-June-2004
Cold virus can 'hit and hide' -26-April-2004
Colonoscopy remains most sensitive, best test for colorectal cancer screening -7-September-2004
Combating counterfeit drugs: A Report of the Food and Drug Administration (PDF) -19-February-2004
Combination of cranberry and oregano extracts may inhibit bacteria in meat and fish -18-September-2004
Combination drug therapy offers hope for malaria treatment -04-January-2004
Combination of gene therapy and gene silencing prevents neurodegenerative disease -5-July-2004
Combination therapies show similar effectiveness as antiretroviral treatments -11-July-2004
Combination therapy dramatically improves function after spinal cord injury in rats -27-May-2004
Combination therapy drives cancer into remission -18-March-2004
Combination treatment helps thyroid cancer patients live longer -17-November-2004
Combination treatment most effective in adolescents with depression -18-August-2004
Combined antibiotic lowers death rate significantly in critically ill patients with pneumoccal bacteremia -16-August-2004
Combined radiation and vaccine therapy can halt tumor proliferation -26-July-2004
Combining hormones with external, internal radiation helps high risk prostate cancer patients -30-December-2004
Common osteoarthritis drugs are ineffective after two weeks -30-July-2004
Common prostate cancer therapy (testosterone suppression) disrupts brain's memory system -26-October-2004
Common 'signature' found for different cancers -23-June-2004
Community-based mass prophylaxis: A planning guide for public health preparedness -23-September-2004
Community hospitals do not transfer high-risk heart patients for aggressive therapy -08-March-2004
Competitive sport and cardiomyopathy -31-August-2004
Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults: United States, 2002 -28-May-2004
Complying with new flu guidelines may be impractical and costly -28-August-2004
Compound in salsa may fight food poisoning -25-May-2004
Comprehensive study: We know little about environmental effects on kids -5-April-2004
Compulsory vaccination against terrorist attack is unjustified -4-September-2004
Computer prescribing systems risk patient safety -16-May-2004
Computer resources help doctors answer patient care questions -25-January-2004
Computers combat disease: New modeling grants target epidemics, bioterror -5-May-2004
Concerns over the value of animal experiments -29-February-2004
Concord grape juice increased HDL, lowered inflammatory marker linked to heart disease-17-November-2004
The continual challenge of emerging infectious diseases -8-July-2004
Continuous insulin monitoring does not raise hospital costs -12-April-2004
Controlling pain with your brain -29-April-2004
Controversial 'beating heart' method proves better than standard procedure -28-September-2004
Controversies regarding ovarian cancer treatments addressed -11-November-2004
Cooling helmets may provide innovative stroke treatment -09-February-2004
Corkscrew device retrieves clots, quickly reverses stroke damage -09-February-2004
The Cornea Donor Study (CDS) -19-May-2004
Cornell gerontologists say elder abuse is pervasive and requires urgent response -4-October-2004
Coronary angioplasty could be best treatment for heart-attack patients -20-September-2004
Coronary stents do not improve long-term survival -8-November-2004
Corporate downsizing may pose severe health risks -23-February-2004
Cough medicines no better than non-medicated placebo syrup for children's coughs-6-July-2004
Council on family health offers medicine use information for seniors -15-April-2004
COPD patients with most severe form more likely to harbor pneumocystis in their lungs -15-August-2004
Cox-2 inhibitor could be safest anti-inflammatory drug for older people -30-May-2004
COX2 inhibitor could offer benefits for osteoarthritis -20-August-2004
COX-2 inhibitors reduce complications after laparoscopic surgery -2-June-2004
COX-2 therapy patients take aspirin; Negate benefits -14-June-2004
Cranberry juice may reduce risk of female urinary tract infections -29-April-2004
Crohn's disease treatment shows promise in clinical trial -11-November-2004
Crucial brain development gene identified -10-March-2004
Cryogenics research yields possible cure for arrhythmia -16-July-2004
Culture affects Latino health, PAHO says -12-June-2004
Customized program reduces asthma-related illness in inner-city children -10-September-2004
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Daily dip in blood vessel expansion may help explain morning heart attack peak -1-June-2004
Dairy, moderate fat, carbohydrate intakes reduce obesity in young teens -05-March-2004
Darifenacin significantly improves important emotional, physical and social limitations associated with overactive bladder symptoms -29-June-2004
Dartmouth study suggests caution against using certain drugs to unclog heart arteries -13-October-2004
DASH diet may do more than lower blood pressure -29-October-2004
Data demonstrate that Benicar(R) and Benicar HCT (TM) achieve JNC 7 blood pressure goals -27-May-2004
Data show investigational antibiotic safe, effective in preventing travelers diarrhea-16-May-2004
Data show new drug, rimonabant, helps smokers quit while limiting post cessation weight gain -10-March-2004
Data show Zyvox is more effective and reduces costs for infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) -3-October-2004
Data support Americans' sense of accelerating 'time warp'; balance between work and family elusive -23-November-2004
Database on blood and marrow stem cell transplants now available online -14-February-2004
Dealing with the special clinical problems of the morbidly obese in the intensive care unit -29-February-2004
The debate over acetaminophen and acute liver failure -21-July-2004
Decline in cardiovascular disease reported in patients with diabetes -24-November-2004
Declining correlation between PSA sore and prostate cancer -10-May-2004
‘Deep and crisp and eaten’: The Scottish deep-fried mars bar -19-December-2004
Deep periodontal pockets increase the risk for electrocardiographic abnormalities -23-June-2004
Delayed-release system could help produce more effective vaccines -16-February-2004
Delirium in ICU patients a predictor of mortality -18-April-2004
Dental x-rays could be first step in osteoporosis screening -2-December-2004
Depo Provera appears to increase risk for chlamydial and gonococcal infections -24-August-2004
Depressed moms want pediatricians to hear them -06-March-2004
Depressed patients may need treatment for both physical and emotional symptoms -9-September-2004
Depression can lead to back pain -27-February-2004
Depression, head injuries linked -12-January-2004
Depression traced to overactive brain circuit -4-August-2004
Desmoteplase in stroke: Successful phase II results -09-February-2004
Desires for fatty foods and alcohol share a chemical trigger-16-December-2004
Despite 'drug cocktail', ICU admissions on the rise for patients with HIV -11-May-2004
Despite recommendations of advisory committees, FDA claims more data needed before Plan B contraceptive can go OTC -8-May-2004
Despite shortage, new nurses can't find full-time work -11-December-2004
Detecting early multiple sclerosis through innovative MRI technique -16-July-2004
Detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) -08-February-2004
Developing an emergency department special operations team -21-May-2004
Diabetes doubles risk of liver disease and liver cancer -13-February-2004
Diabetes increases deaths among people 65 and older -25-May-2004
Diabetes linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's in long-term study -22-May-2004
Diabetes may lead to early aging of the auditory system -27-February-2004
Diabetes patients skip medications to save money -13-February-2004
Diabetic damage to eyes, heart, nerves, kidneys may be explained by controversial theory -29-October-2004
Diabetics face fewer healthy food choices in some urban areas -29-August-2004
Diagnosticians would do well to raise the bar when testing high-functioning people for pre-clinical signs of Alzheimer's disease -05-January-2004
Diamonds are a urologist's best friend -19-November-2004
Dietary supplement fact sheet: Folate -11-October-2004
Dieter beware: Citrus aurantium, an herbal weight loss ingredient used as a substitute for ephedra, may have risks -29-August-2004
Dieters beware: Hidden carbs in familiar OTCs may hinder weight-loss efforts -19-February-2004
Dieters decrease heart risk on moderate fat program -29-January-2004
Diets high in fat and animal protein linked to increased risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma -09-March-2004
Directing traffic along memory lane -16-May-2004
Discovery changes ideas about damage from strokes -13-January-2004
Discovery shows how single genetic mutation can cause complex obesity disorder -26-April-2004
Disruption of protein-folding causes neurodegeneration, mental retardation -11-September-2004
Distance to nearest hospital is major factor in survival of heart attack victims -04-February-2004
DNA research highlights prostate cancer mechanisms -11-April-2004
DNA vaccine may protect against smallpox -18-April-2004
Do cancer patients in clinical trials have better outcomes than non-participants? -25-January-2004
Do cigarette additives pose additional risk to smokers? -27-December-2004
Do measures to control MRSA work? -6-September-2004
Doctors can improve colorectal cancer screening rates -25-October-2004
Doctors don't agree on diagnosis of uterine cancer -3-June-2004
Doctors link common chemotherapy drug to jawbone necrosis -14-December-2004
Doctors must play new role in bioterrorism era -19-December-2004
Doctors transplant ovary to woman's arm to preserve fertility -2004
The doctors' view of flu vaccines for infants and toddlers -7-September-2004
Doctors writing new prescriptions -- for using the Internet -8-September-2004
Does surviving pneumonia mean just a short-term lease on life? -12-April-2004
Does tuberculosis result from one strain, or more? -28-February-2004
Domestic solvents, cleaning products may increase childhood asthma risk -27-August-2004
Donepezil (trade name Aricept) may have short-term benefit for mild cognitive impairment -19-July-2004
Donor livers not consistently allocated according to medical need -21-April-2004
Dose of nicotine given to smokers generally results in feelings of satisfaction, same dose given to a nonsmoker more often triggers negative emotions -14-January-2004
Down Syndrome protein reduces tumor growth -21-November-2004
Drinkers more likely to miss doses of HIV meds -7-August-2004
Drinking water could be beneficial to patients with low blood pressure -2-December-2004
Drinking without food may set you up for high blood pressure -17-December-2004
Drive-through deliveries curtailed in some states -21-February-2004
Drivers with epilepsy are on the road again -25-December-2004
Drowsy driving and automobile crashes -8-October-2004
Drug combination (Pegasys (R) and ribavirin) shows promise in treating hepatitis C -31-October-2004
Drug companies are top health care lobbyists: Study suggests declining political influence of physicians -26-March-2004
Drug companies should disclose adverse events before licensing -15-October-2004
Drug may hinder recovery from heart attacks -11-November-2004
Drug reduces heart damage caused by potent, highly effective childhood leukemia treatment -8-July-2004
Drug-resistant bacteria causing infections in healthy people -3-October-2004
Drug resistant tuberculosis levels ten times higher in Eastern Europe and Central Asia -18-March-2004
Drug shortages negatively affecting patient safety, costs of care -26-September-2004
Drug therapy reduces risk of stroke during coronary artery bypass surgery -7-September-2004
Drug to treat ADHD has similar effect on children with reading disorders -14-December-2004
Drugs have no real benefit for adults on with acute lung injuries -18-October-2004
Drugs limit deadly side effects of graft-versus-host disease -28-February-2004
Ductal lavage may not detect breast cancer, study finds -20-October-2004
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E-patients are a valuable resource -14-May-2004
Early childhood ear infections linked to asthma -11-May-2004
Early fevers associated with lower allergy risk later in childhood -10-February-2004
Early hormone therapy best for men with aggressive prostate cancer -11-June-2004
Early learning leaves lasting changes in brain, Stanford owl study shows -20-December-2004
Early reports of thrombosis after insertion of drug-eluting stents -24-October-2004
Early results shed light on lung cancer screening advance -22-November-2004
Early therapy start improves exacerbation outcome in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -17-June-2004
Early treatment confirmed as key to stroke recovery -06-March-2004
Early use of statins in hospitalized patients may benefit some -1-June-2004
Early warnings signs may signal presence of mild cognitive impairment -18-July-2004
East meets West with a traditional herbal cure for jaundice -03-January-2004
Eating broiled, baked fish may lower incidence of irregular heart rhythm in the elderly -20-July-2004
Eating fruits and vegetables associated with reduction in cardiovascular disease, but not cancer -3-November-2004
Eating the 'Polymeal' cuts heart disease by 76% -19-December-2004
Ebola hemorrhagic fever in the Republic of the Congo -08-January-2004
Ebola hemorrhagic fever in south Sudan - update -30-May-2004
Ebola outbreak in Sudan officially over -9-August-2004
Echinacea may have no benefit in treating common cold -22-June-2004
Economic impact of back pain substantial -02-January-2004
Educated women less likely to skip marriage and motherhood, study shows -30-March-2004
Educational program increases some safety behaviors for older drivers -05-March-2004
Effect of low dose of ionising radiation in infancy on cognitive function in adulthood -02-January-2004
The effect of osteoporosis drugs on osteoarthritis of the knee -5-November-2004
Effect of SSRIs on bone accrual: Common antidepressant may affect youth's bone development -12-November-2004
Effect of a yearlong exercise intervention on markers of inflammatory response among postmenopausal women -30-March-2004
Effectiveness of behavioral interventions to modify physical activity behaviors in general populations and cancer patients and survivors -5-August-2004
Effectiveness of safer smallpox vaccine demonstrated against monkeypox -13-March-2004
Effects of Huntington's disease mutation more complex than supposed -23-July-2004
Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular disease -30-April-2004
Effects of ozone on mortality in 23 European cities -15-November-2004
Efficacy of artificial disc implantation for treatment of degenerative disc disease -3-May-2004
Efficacy and safety of ezetimibe coadministered with simvastatin in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia -14-June-2004
Eight dead in Colombia's yellow fever outbreak -28-January-2004
Eighth bird flu death in Thailand; China claims initial success -21-March-2004
82 percent of U.S. Homes have mouse allergens -10-June-2004
Elderly cancer patients are significantly under-represented in cancer clinical trials -14-November-2004
Elderly, diabetics, women at risk for post-surgery infection -11-June-2004
Elderly leukemia patients benefit from intensive treatment -7-June-2004
E-mail consultations could improve health care -20-August-2004
Embryonic stem cell therapy shows steady benefits in rebuilding infarcted heart -19-August-2004
Emergency department may be an ideal setting for teaching home injury prevention -7-June-2004
Emory researchers map structure of anti-cancer molecule -14-August-2004
Emory study finds mental health and heart disease tightly linked -15-May-2004
Empower yourself! Learn your cholesterol number -9-October-2004
Encouraging results of gene therapy for severe combined immunodeficiency -19-December-2004
End of life ICU use may require re-evaluat -7-April-2004
Ending racial disparities in health care could save 5 times more lives than tech advances -21-December-2004
Endometrial cells can originate from donor-derived bone marrow cells -7-July-2004
Endometriosis: Could angiostatic therapy be the new treatment of the future? -29-June-2004
Energy-efficient house a wish come true for Santa -25-December-2004
Enlarged tonsils, adenoids and allergies -5-September-2004
Enrollment begins for osteoarthritis initiative -18-March-2004
Environment and diet may explain different rates of asthma -31-August-2004
Environmental estrogens act at very low concentrations -2-December-2004
Environmental toxins can cause a model of Parkinson's disease in rats -21-June-2004
Enzyme essential to sperm movement provides target for new contraceptive approach -2004
Enterobacter sakazakii: Dangerous to premature babies, and more widespread than previously believed -04-January-2004
Enterobacter sakazakii: Preparation of formula for infants - Guidelines for health-care facilities -04-Janaury-2004
Enzyme prevents lung damage in premature infants -3-May-2004
Enzyme reins in runaway inflammation; May prove potent drug target -30-August-2004
Epilepsy presents unique problems for women -27-April-2004
Epilepsy: Signals 'brake' in brain impaired -29-July-2004
Episiotomies do not prevent shoulder injury to infants stuck in birth canal -5-October-2004
Erectile dysfunction has devastating effect on morale -29-March-2004
Erectile dysfunction in diabetic men may predict silent heart disease -22-June-2004
Errors in medicine: The patient's perspective -19-October-2004
ESC Congress 2004: Cardiologists should care about glucose -1-September-2004
ESC Congress 2004: Diabetes mellitus in acute coronary syndromes – worse for women than for men -2-September-2004
ESC Congress 2004: Trial supports early, aggressive statin use after heart attack -31-August-2004
Esophageal capsule technology proves as effective as endoscopy -1-November-2004
Estimating cancer risk from X-rays -12-February-2004
Estrogen-alone hormone therapy could increase risk of dementia in older women -23-June-2004
Estrogen and estrogen with progestin therapies for postmenopausal women -11-February-2004
Estrogren plus progestin decreases colorectal cancer in postmenopausal woman -04-March-2004
The estrogen and progestin dilemma: New advice, labeling guidelines -03-March-2004
Estrogen or stimulating environment boost memory -24-October-2004
Ethical ways to produce the placebo effect -15-February-2004
Ethnicity may affect allergies in children with asthma -14-January-2004
European health care lacking for terminally ill, WHO says -25-July-2004
Even among those who need them most, statin prescriptions go unfilled -8-June-2004
Evidence that learning is consolidated during sleep -28-October-2004
Evidence supports treatment of systolic high blood pressure in older persons -2-September-2004
Excess weight at age 5: Predicting future problems? -1-July-2004
Exercise combats metabolic syndrome in older adults -30-December-2004
Exercise doesn't end obesity health risk -27-December-2004
Exercise doesn't work for us all -3-December-2004
Exercise helps heart attack patients who are depressed, without social support -4-May-2004
Exercise more critical than calcium for adolescent bones -9-June-2004
Exercise, tailored drug therapy let many people say goodbye to chest pain -30-May-2004
Experimental smallpox vaccine protects against monkeypox in nonhuman primates -11-March-2004
Expert advice on delaying onset of childhood allergies may be flawed -22-March-2004
Expert calls for standard epinephrine doses when treating children in cardiac arrest -23-April-2004
Exploring the role of predators in keeping pathogens at bay -22-February-2004
Exploring why disease affects people differently -6-May-2004
Extract from cannabis found to reduce pain in multiple sclerosis patients -18-July-2004
Extreme cold: A prevention guide to promote personal health and safety -25-December-2004
Extreme heat: A prevention guide to promote health and safety -27-July-2004
Evidence for fat hormone target in brain -24-June-2004
Evidence refuting link between MMR vaccine and autism -12-September-2004
Evidence for shaken baby syndrome is uncertain -26-March-2004
Evidence suggests that the brain can switch to 'automatic pilot' during learning -09-March-2004
'Exercise Hypertension' occurs when cells can't 'relax,' Hopkins researchers find -7-April-2004
Exercise is key to reversing obesity-related heart risk in children -6-April-2004
Expert calls for FDA action to reduce colon cancer and osteoporosis -24-July-2004
Eye disease may cause sleep disorders -02-February-2004
Eye drops may delay or prevent glaucoma in African Americans at higher risk -15-June-2004
Eyewitness memory poor in highly intense and stressful situations-5-June-2004
Eyewitness recall accuracy affected by mood - UNSW research -23-August-2004
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FDA alert for practitioners: Celebrex (celecoxib) -18-December-2004
FDA alerts consumers not to feed infants Chinese infant formula -10-July-2004
FDA allows qualified health claim to decrease risk of coronary heart disease for olive oil -2-November-2004
FDA allows qualified health claim linking walnuts and reduced risk of heart disease -1-April-2004
FDA analyses finds ground castor beans - not purified ricin -- in two tampered baby food jars in Irvine, California case -29-July-2004
FDA to announce important labeling changes for mifepristone -16-November-2004
FDA announces enhancement to Accutane (isotretinoin) risk management program -25-November-2004
FDA announces guidance for generic drugs -4-November-2004
FDA announces nationwide recall of faulty patients lifts -06-March-2004
FDA announces new initiative to protect the U.S. drug supply through the use of radiofrequency identification technology -17-November-2004
FDA announces qualified health claims for omega-3 fatty acids -10-September-2004
FDA announces standard format that drug sponsors can use to submit human drug clinical trial data -22-July-2004
FDA approves Apokyn for the acute treatment of episodes of immobility in Parkinson’s patients -22-April-2004
FDA approves artificial disc; Another alternative to treat low back pain -29-October-2004
FDA approves Botox to treat severe underarm sweating -21-July-2004
FDA approves device to treat thoracic insufficiency syndrome -4-September-2004
FDA approves drug for neuropathic pain associated with diabetes -8-September-2004
FDA approves drugs to treat internal contamination from radioactive elements -12-August-2004
FDA approves Erbitux for colorectal cancer -13-February-2004
FDA approves first angiogenesis inhibitor to treat colorectal cancer -28-February-2004
FDA approves first in a new class of drugs to treat hyperparathyroidism associated with renal failure and in patients with parathyroid cancer -09-March-2004
FDA approves first drug for rare type of cancer -06-February-2004
FDA approves first oral fluid based rapid HIV test kit -27-March-2004
FDA approves heart assist device for children -27-February-2004
FDA approves new device to treat uterine fibroids -23-October-2004
FDA approves new drug for bone marrow disease -22-May-2004
FDA approves new drug for the most common type of lung cancer-20-November-2004
FDA approves new drug for treatment of alcoholism -30-July-2004
FDA approves new drug treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) -22-December-2004
FDA approves new extended release pain medication, Palladone(hydromorphone HCl extended-release). Agency works with sponsor to develop an effective plan to reduce inappropriate use -25-September-2004
FDA approves new indication for Taxotere: Prostate cancer -22-May-2004
FDA approves new stent system to help prevent stroke -3-September-2004
FDA approves new use of drug to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer -16-July-2004
FDA approves Sculptra (injectable filler to correct facial fat loss) for HIV patients -4-August-2004
FDA approves temporary artificial heart -20-October-2004
FDA approves two fixed-dose combination drug products for the treatment of HIV-1 infection -3-August-2004
FDA approves Vesicare(r) for treatment of overactive bladder -25-November-2004
FDA approves Vitrase (hyaluronidase for injection) -6-May-2004
FDA Backgrounder: Report of the working group on obesity -14-March-2004
FDA cautions against ultrasound 'keepsake' images health -18-January-2004
FDA clears first-of-kind genetic lab test -24-December-2004
FDA clears medicinal leeches for marketing -30-June-2004
FDA clears new lab test to help screen newborn infants for congenital disease -27-August-2004
FDA clears new surgical marker; Uses RFID to protect patients -20-November-2004
FDA clears robotic-like device for heart surgery -8-July-2004
FDA completes review of reprocessed single use devices -3-November-2004
FDA enhances safeguards for consumers who may have special sensitivities to certain commonly used over-the-counter drug ingredients -11-April-2004
FDA and EPA announce the revised consumer advisory on methylmercury in fish -20-March-2004
FDA gives advice to consumers to handle the aftermath of hurricane Frances -6-September-2004
FDA issues final rule and final order regarding safety and efficacy of certain licensed biological products including anthrax vaccine -01-January-2004
FDA issues guidance on hospital bed design to reduce patient entrapment -3-September-2004
FDA issues public health advisory on cautions for use of antidepressants in adults and children -23-March-2004
FDA issues public health advisory on Vioxx as its manufacturer voluntarily withdraws the product -1-October-2004
FDA issues regulation prohibiting sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and reiterates its advice that consumers stop using these products -07-February-2004
FDA and Johnson and Johnson warn public about counterfeit contraceptive patches sold through foreign internet site -05-February-2004
FDA launches consumer campaign on safe use of OTC pain products -23-January-2004
FDA launches educational campaign about risk of over-the-counter pain relievers and the risk of ulcer complications -21-February-2004
FDA launches a multi-pronged strategy to strengthen safeguards for children treated with antidepressant medications -16-October-2004
FDA notifies patients of mammography problems at Ecumed Health Group Facility in Hialeah, Florida -24-August-2004
FDA offers information for hurricane aftermath -14-August-2004
FDA outlines science-based plan for dietary supplement enforcement -20-April-2004
FDA plans to evaluate results of women's health initiative study for estrogen-alone therapy -03-March-2004
FDA provides pathway for sponsors seeking approval of breast implants -09-January-2004
FDA proposes action plan to confront nation's obesity problem -14-March-2004
FDA to require toll-free number on drug labels -19-May-2004
FDA requires pancreatic extract manufacturers to submit marketing applications -28-April-2004
FDA responds to the use of illegal hormone implants in veal calves -3-April-2004
FDA science backgrounder: Safety concerns associated with over-the-counter drug products containing analgesic/antipyretic active ingredients for internal use -23-January-2004
FDA statement on generic oxycodone hydrochloride extended release tablets -11-April-2004
FDA statement on the halting of a clinical trial of the Cox-2 inhibitor Celebrex -18-December-2004
