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 'ABCDE' approach should be applied to guidelines for treating acute coronary syndrome reduce risk -19-January-2005
Abnormalities in sex hormones may contribute to brain damage of multiple sclerosis -20-January-2005
About the Public Health Service: Uniformed health professionals protect all Americans -16-January-2005
Advances in treatment of intractable pain -24-March-2005
African-Americans not getting equal treatment for pain -30-January-2005
African-Americans receive less aggressive heart attack treatment -2-March-2005
Age shouldn’t be a factor in kidney transplantation -14-March-2005
Aircraft cabin ventilation influences transmission of diseases in-flight -12-March-2005
Airflow obstruction in survivors of bronchopulmonary dysplasia -3-January-2005
Air pollution thickens blood and boosts inflammation -21-February-2005
Alcohol abstinence drug, Campral(R) (acamprosate calcium), now available -14-January-2005
Alert for healthcare professionals: Adderall and Adderall XR (amphetamine) -10-February-2005
Allergists report risks associated with smallpox vaccine -23-January-2005
American Academy of Neurology makes definition of persistent vegetative state available to public and press -23-March-2005
Americans slightly taller, much heavier than 40 years ago -16-January-2005
America's children and the environment (ACE) [pdf file 1.4MB] -17-February-2005
Analysis shows drug could save lives from prostate cancer -28-February-2005
Ankle sprains show link to development of osteoarthritis -28-February-2005
Anti-bacterial additive widespread in U.S. waterways -22-January-2005
Anti-depressants used during pregnancy linked to neonatal withdrawal syndrome -4-February-2005
Antimicrobials to prevent infection in major surgery are used properly only about half the time -22-February-2005
Artificial heart helps people awaiting transplants -16-January-2005
Assessing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in snorers -22-February-2005
Association of herpesvirus with lung disorder questioned -29-January-2005
Authors warn of inaccuracies concerning use of race in health & social science research -17-January-2005
Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam -18-March-2005
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Benefits of lung cancer screening with CT questioned -24-March-2005
Bibliography: Bipolar disorder - Latest articles -26-February-2005
Beryllium sensitization progresses to chronic beryllium disease -3-January-2005
Better prostate test: New marker in urine may improve PSA testing, reduce unnecessary biopsies -18-February-2005
Biochemists report discovery of structure of major piece of telomerase; implications for cancer -10-March-2005
Biologists discover why 10% of Europeans are safe from HIV infection -11-March-2005
Bipolar disorder -26-February-2005
Bipolar disorder common in an urban primary care practice -26-February-2005
Birth simulator helps physicians I.D. least forceful way to manage problem deliveries -3-January-2005
Blocking PLK-1 to beat bladder cancer -13-March-2005
Blood levels of flame retardant are risingn -14-March-2005
BMJ: Failure to count Iraqi casualties is irresponsible-11-March-2005
Bone density appears to recover after adolescents discontinue injected contraceptive -8-February-2005
Brain attack: A look at stroke prevention and treatment -27-March-2005
Brain imaging suggests how higher education helps to buffer older adults from cognitive decline -16-March-2005
Brain stimulation treats resistant depression -1-March-2005
Breast cancer treatment reduces risk of heart disease -14-February-2005
Breath may help diagnose infection -22-March-2005
British lift suspension of flu manufacturer's license -3-March-2005
Bungled insulin production may be a culprit in diabetes -6-March-2005
Busy brains may stave off Alzheimer's signs -11-March-2005
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CDC announces new strategies to promote continued influenza vaccination -29-January-2005
CDC issues updated guidelines on use of antiretroviral drugs to prevent hiv infection after sexual, drug use, and accidental exposure -21-January-2005
CDC's Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) surveillance project -13-February-2005
CPR performance does not follow guidelines -19-January-2005
C-reactive protein (CRP) key to heart health -6-January-2005
Calcium may protect women from cancer -28-January-2005
Canadian Food Inspection Agency announces new case of BSE -12-January-2005
Cancer vaccines: A two-pronged attack? -18-January-2005
Cardiac deaths peak in sleep hours for patients with sleep apnea -24-March-2005
The case: The hidden mystery -14-March-2005
The case: Preventable rash -16-March-2005
Cases of rabies in Germany following organ transplantation -22-February-2005
Celecoxib attacks prostate cancer cells -1-March-2005
Certain factors increase likelihood of a substance use disorder relapse among health care professionals -23-March-2005
Certain gun storage practices can reduce risk of youth firearm injuries, suicide -9-February-2005
Cervical cancer, secondhand smoke linked -6-January-2005
Changing chemistry helps explain estrogen threat to the heart -17-February-2005
Children and mobile phones do not mix -12-January-2005
Children at risk from unexploded military material -9-January-2005
Clinical Trials: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) -26-February-2005
Closing in on a vaccine for breast cancer: Clinical trials could begin soon -9-March-2005
Clot-busting drugs may help detect potentially deadly leg clots -15-February-2005
Cochrane review: Don't take antibiotics for acute laryngitis -24-January-2005
Cochrane review: Stop giving corticosteroids to head trauma victims -24-January-2005
Cockroach allergens have greatest impact on childhood asthma in many US cities -8-March-2005
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 50 or older: Implementation of fecal occult blood testing in clinical practice -18-January-2005
College alcohol problems exceed previous estimates -19-March-2005
Columbia study shows depression intensifies from one generation to the next -11-January-2005
Columbia study shows widely used artery clearing device does not help patients during heart attack -2-March-2005
Combining PET and CT scans leads to more accurate radiation therapy for lung cancer patients -9-March-2005
Common antidepressants lower effects of tamoxifen in many women -22-January-2005
Common virus becomes a new target for cancer treatment -20-February-2005
Component of green tea protects injured livers in mice -21-February-2005
Compound from rare plant shows promise in treating breast cancer -1-February-2005
Computer program may detect substance abuse in older adults -13-March-2005
Consensus on childhood obesity recommends classification as disease-12-March-2005
Consumer brochure: Finding your way to a healthier you: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (PDF 255 KB) -13-January-2005
Contrary to previous findings, smoking is detrimental rather than beneficial to patients with Alzheimer's, UCI study shows -9-February-2005
Cooling the brains of babies deprived of oxygen at birth can reduce the risk of brain damage and cerebral palsy -29-January-2005
Cord blood transplantation now a viable option for adult leukemia patients -21-January-2005
Cornea transplants can be improved
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Could schizophrenia arise from a single defect? -17-February-2005
Could a simple urine test detect cervical cancer? -14-February-2005
COX-2 inhibitor increases the risk of heart attack in elderly adults with no history of heart attack -2-February-2005
COX-2 levels elevated in smokers -15-January-2005
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Daily supplement may boost birthweight of babies in developing world -6-March-2005
Debunking constipation myths: The truth about high fiber diets and laxatives -4-January-2005
Dental practitioners can be instrumental in preventing their patients' eating disorders -17-March-2005
Depression caused by common treatment for hepatitis C -15-January-2005
Depression predicts heart rhythm abnormalities in heart attack patients -7-March-2005
Despite causes of lupus proving complex, critical 'checkpoint' suggesting new therapy is revealed -29-January-2005
Diabetes and cancer risk link not tied to obesity -21-January-2005
Diabetes' link to obesity broken in mice -16-February-2005
Diabetes triples risk of liver cancer -15-March-2005
Diagnostic test for range of blood disorders on the horizon -21-March-2005
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 (PDF 3.6 MB)--Update 2004 -13-January-2005
Dietary supplement fact sheet: Folate -19-February-2005
Diffusion-weighted MRI can diagnose 'mad cow'-related disease in humans before symptoms show -2-February-2005
'Direct genomic selection' method simplifies genetic disease hunting -7-January-2005
Discovery clarifies role of peptide in biological clock -7-March-2005
Discovery may lead to better Candidiasis drug -17-March-2005
Disruptive behavior between doctors and nurses directly affects patient outcomes -10-January-2005
DNA 'packaging' linked with cancer -22-March-2005
Doctors under pressure to compromise good health care for athletes -30-January-2005
\ Donor age has no affect on long-term liver transplant survival -22-March-2005
Dopamine connection seen in HIV dementia -15-March-2005
Dramatic rise in esophageal adenocarcinoma appears to be real -5-February-2005
Drugs used to treat Alzheimer's in nursing homes are worsening sufferers' illness -20-February-2005
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Early surgical treatment not always necessary for brain hemorrhage - 30-January-2005 -30-January-2005
Eat healthy - Live close to the supermarket -30-January-2005
Eating seafood that contains toxic substances can effect the nervous system -21-March-2005
Economic and health costs of diabetes -5-March-2005
Effective cancer treatments follow the clock -7-February-2005
80% of extremely premature infants experience impairments, life-long consequences -6-January-2005
Electronic medical records reduce hours, cut cost -11-February-2005
Eliminating cervical cancer: First state assessment calls for renewed education and screening programs -14-January-2005
Emergency department study supports giving dehydrated children fluids by mouth -7-February-2005
Emory researchers find more evidence for children's growth spurts, pain -12-February-2005
Ensuring food safety in the aftermath of natural disasters -17-January-2005
Epilepsy and depression - A two-way street? -18-February-2005
Estimating the impact of the next influenza pandemic: enhancing preparedness -18-March-2005
Evidence tables: Managing asthma during pregnancy: Recommendations for pharmacologic treatment--Update 2004 -11-January-2005
Evidence that human brain evolution was a special event -1-January-2005
Exercise helps reduce symptoms of depression, UT Southwestern researchers find -25-January-2005
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and cognitive abilities among U.S. children and adolescents -9-January-2005
Eye contact triggers threat signals in autistic children's brains -7-March-2005
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FDA approves Abraxane(TM) for treatment of metastatic breast cancer -8-January-2005
FDA approves Enablex for treatment of overactive bladder -15-January-2005
FDA Approves first-of-kind device to treat descending thoracic aneurysms -25-March-2005
FDA approves new drug to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes -19-March-2005
FDA approves new plasma-derived product to treat complications of smallpox vaccination -21-February-2005
FDA assesses new report on acrylamide -4-March-2005
FDA clears the way for generic versions of transdermal patches to treat chronic pain -1-February-2005
FDA considers warnings for Elidel and Protopic -12-February-2005
FDA grants tentative approval to generic AIDS drug regimen for potential purchase under the president's emergency plan for AIDS relief -27-January-2005
FDA approves Pfizer's Lyrica(TM) for the treatment of the two most common forms of neuropathic (nerve) pain -2-January-2005
FDA approves Ventavis(TM) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) -2-January-2005
FDA Issues Nationwide Alert on lot of Pharmedium Services magnesium sulfate solution -20-March-2005
FDA issues public health advisory informing health care providers of safety concerns associated with the use of two eczema drugs, Elidel and Protopic -11-March-2005
FDA issues public health advisory on Tysabri, a new drug for MS -2-March-2005
FDA proposes that accepted code of medical ethics not necessary for studies conducted abroad -26-March-2005
FDA provides updated patient and healthcare provider information concerning Crestor -3-March-2005
FDA warns consumers not to use home-use diagnostic kits marketed by Globus Media -9-February-2005
Familiar blood pressure drug may prevent osteoporosis -21-February-2005
Faster, less expensive test proven more effective in detecting bladder cancer -17-February-2005
Fat hormone acts on brain circuit to curb obesity, diabetes -19-January-2005
15 minutes training enough to save lives with an automated external defibrillator -31-January-2005
15-year study shows strong link between fast food, obesity and insulin resistance -1-January-2005
Findings suggests that blocking estrogen may be crucial to lung cancer survival -15-February-2005
Finger length predicts physically aggressive personalities, study shows -3-March-2005
First case of vCJD reported in a Japanese patient -11-February-2005
First study of its kind looks at potentially preventable problems at children’s hospitals, and suggests ways to improve -4-January-2005
Fish oil holds promise in Alzheimer's fight -25-March-2005
Florida Department of Citrus responds to URMC's release on grapefruit-drug interactions -19-January-2005
Folic acid recommendations have had little impact on birth defects -19-February-2005
Folic acid and vitamin B12 decrease risk of hip fracture in stroke patients -2-March-2005
43% of US adults at risk of heart disease are not utilizing aspirin therapy -27-January-2005
Found: Missing sequence of the human Y chromosome -15-January-2005
Fractured leg bone not the end of Tutankhamen mystery-11-March-2005
Full-body MRI shows promise for screening, but should stay in research area for now, study says -6-February-2005
Full report: State report on cervical cancer prevention (PDF 4MB) -14-January-2005
Fungicides, PCBs open brain cells to Parkinson's assault -9-February-2005
Future cure: Researchers discover way to make cells in the eye sensitive to light -27-January-2005
Future diabetes drugs may target new protein interaction -3-March-2005
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Gambling addiction similar to drug addiction -10-January-2005
Gender bias in child growth evaluations may miss disease in girls -7-February-2005
Gene that codes for progesterone receptor influences ovarian cancer risk -5-January-2005
Gene therapy converts dead bone graft to new, living tissue -20-February-2005
Gene therapy for Parkinson's disease moves forward in animals -11-February-2005
Gene therapy promising for growing tooth-supporting bone -2-February-2005
General resource list: Bipolar disorder -26-February-2005
Genetic link possible cause of multiple myeloma -6-March-2005
Genetically modified natural killer immune cells attack, kill leukemia cells -26-March-2005
Genetics makes weight loss an uphill battle of the bulge -20-January-2005
Genetics play role in response to asthma drug -16-January-2005
Grapefruit juice and medication can be a deadly mix -18-January-2005
Green tea extract: The new performance drug? -28-January-2005
Gene used in brain development can cause childhood brain cancers -2-February-2005
Global tobacco treaty enters into force with 57 countries already committed -25-February-2005
Growing your own replacement teeth? Not science fiction! -10-March-2005
Growth hormone treatment improves symptoms of metabolic disorder in postmenopausal women -12-March-2005
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HIPAA cuts research recruitment by more than half -31-January-2005
HIV/AIDS conspiracy theories may hamper efforts to halt the disease -4-February-2005
HIV patients may be at risk of heart problems when taking protease inhibitor drugs -18-February-2005
HIV vaccine trial breaks ground for future research -4-February-2005
HRT associated with increased risk of stroke -7-January-2005
Half of all bankruptcies due to illness, medical bills -2-February-2005
Health benefits of chamomile tea are real; Benefits continue after tea cup is drained -5-January-2005
Health Canada & U.S. FDA issue public health statements about Adderall -10-February-2005
Health effects of tsunamis -2-January-2005
Heart attack treatment gap may be closing for women -19-February-2005
Hepatitis C and health-related quality of life -26-March-2005
Herbal extract as effective as commonly prescribed anti-depressant -11-February-2005
Herstatin blocks signaling inside cells that leads to deadly glioblastoma growth -28-January-2005
High rates of antibiotic resistance in south, east Europe -13-February-2005
Higher stroke risk associated with heavy drinking -9-January-2005
History of broken bones overlooked when treating osteoporosis -27-February-2005
Hormone therapy increases risk of urinary incontinence -23-February-2005
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can affect men's thinking -28-February-2005
How to avoid the health risks of Hajj -14-January-2005
How effective are herbal supplements in reducing illnesses in children? -8-March-2005
Human stem cell line looks promising for Parkinson's disease studies -21-March-2005
Human transmission of avian virus documented -27-February-2005
Husbands' careers still trump wives' as dual-degree couples ponder job relocation, study suggests -9-March-2005
Hypertension risk in African-Americans linked to genetics -24-January-2005
Hypothyroidism associated with reduced breast cancer risk -14-February-2005
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Immediate access to antibiotics stems spread of STDs -17-February-2005
Important discovery about second most fatal cancer (colorectal cancer) -4-March-2005
Improving access to healthy food has little effect on diet -26-March-2005
Improving care for diabetes patients through intensive therapy and a team approach -5-March-2005
Improving care for diabetes patients through intensive therapy and a team approach -5-March-2005
Improving the quality of diabetes care: New tools for states -5-March-2005
In the genes: Explaining why women develop MS more than men -31-January-2005
Inadvertent use of Bicillin® C-R to treat syphilis infection --- Los Angeles, California, 1999--2004-18-March-2005
Increasing physician volume requirement could improve mammogram accuracy, study concludes -2-March-2005
Individualized medicine emerging from gene-environment studies -18-January-2005
Induction of labor at 32 weeks viable option in early membrane rupture -13-February-2005
Infectious agent linked to mad cow disease found in organs other than the brain -5-February-2005
Infectious microorganism linked to kidney stones -28-February-2005
Inflammation elevates risk of cardiac death in rheumatoid arthritis patients -4-March-2005
Information for consumers: Use caution buying medical products online -16-January-2005
Information for patients: Adderall and Adderall XR Extended-Release Capsules -10-February-2005
Information for patients: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -10-February-2005
Information for patients: Crohn's disease -6-February-2005
Information for patients: Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) -13-February-2005
Information for patients: NINDS Transient ischemic attack information page -3-February-2005
Information for patients, parents, and practitioners: Straight talk on braces -16-January-2005
Information for patients and practitioners: Corticosteroid treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy -11-January-2005
Information for patients, professionals, and the public: Traumatic brain injury -24-January-2005
Information for patients: Systolic high blood pressure -24-January-2005
Information for professionals: Health coverage for tobacco use cessation treatments -25-February-2005
Information for professionals: Health professionals facts on colorectal cancer screening -18-January-2005
Information for professionals: Smoking and health database -25-February-2005
Information for the public: Autism spectrum disorders fact sheet -27-February-2005
Inherited gene may increase risk for prostate cancer by 50% -17-February-2005
Inpatient smoking cessation counseling is associated with early differences in mortality -24-February-2005
Institute for Medical Research scientists identify gene critical to type 1 diabetes -20-March-2005
Institute of Medicine Report on the use of CAM in the U.S. -13-January-2005
International trial of two microbicides begins -14-February-2005
Invasive pneumonia and antibiotic resistance decreased after childhood vaccine introduced -20-March-2005
Investigational transplant drug effectively preserves kidneys while avoiding toxic side effects-23-February-2005
Is it cancer or is it nothing? The answer may be found within three genes -25-March-2005
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JAMA: Access to emergency contraception does not increase unprotected intercourse -5-January-2005
JAMA Study: Estrogen therapy may increase risk for gallbladder disease -19-January-2005
Joslin scientists show knocking out two key signals will cause diabetes -11-February-2005
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A key signaling molecule in osteoarthritis is identified -4-January-2005
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LRRK2 gene causes Parkinson's disease in several North American and European families -28-February-2005
Lack of enzyme turns fat cells into fat burners -25-January-2005
Latest CDC report offers more evidence that a woman’s age is a major factor in determining success of assisted reproductive technology -10-January-2005
The “Learn the signs. Act early.” campaign -27-February-2005
Learn the Signs. Act early: Health care professionals' downloads -27-February-2005
Learning to distinguish between stress cardiomyopathy (broken heart' syndrome) and heart attacks -10-February-2005
Life expectancy hits record high; Gender gap narrows -3-March-2005
Likelihood of a large vCJD epidemic remains small claim researchers -12-January-2005
Lilly issues response to British Medical Journal -2-January-2005
Lifestyle changes especially effective at preventing type 2 diabetes in adults aged 60 and older -20-January-2005
Link between nicotine and atrial flutter -30-January-2005
Lip piercing can lead to receding gums
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List of cancer-causing agents grows -1-February-2005
Longer cardiac rehab programs necessary, says U of T study -28-January-2005
Low-dose aspirin better for heart patients with GI complications -20-January-2005
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MRI better than current standard of practice in assessing neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients -4-March-2005
MRI detects earliest stages of heart disease in coronary arteries -15-March-2005
MSU discovery offers cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment hopes -18-February-2005
MMWR reprint: Antiretroviral postexposure prophylaxis after sexual, injection-drug use, or other nonoccupational exposure to HIV in the United States: Recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -21-January-2005
MMWR Reprint: HIV transmission among black women --- North Carolina, 2004 -4-February-2005
MMWR Reprint: Recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule --- United States, 2005 - Harmonized childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, 2005 -8-January-2005
Male circumcision reduces risk of HIV transmission from women to men -20-January-2005
Many children are undervaccinated in their first 2 years of life -14-March-2005
Marijuana associated with same respiratory symptoms as tobacco -13-January-2005
'Marital strain' increases women's risk of death, heart disease -20-February-2005
Mathematical model predicts live-saving benefits of different mammography screening schedules -21-February-2005
Mayo Clinic develops first genomic-based test to predict stroke from ruptured brain aneurysm -4-March-2005
Mayo Clinic discovers a key to 'low metabolism' – and major factor in obesity -28-January-2005
Mayo Clinic finds restless legs syndrome in children linked to family history, iron deficiency -1-January-2005
Mayo Clinic study finds obese kidney donors face few increased risks -18-February-2005
Measuring exposure to an elemental mercury spill --- Dakota County, Minnesota, 2004 -19-February-2005
Medical technologies may hinder rather than help newborn survival -6-March-2005
Medications prevent diabetic kidney damage in rats -13-February-2005
Medtronic issues notification regarding certain implantable defibrillator models -16-February-2005
Mega doses of green tea extract may help, not hinder, tumor growth -14-March-2005
Men more likely to get screened for prostate cancer than colon cancer -4-March-2005
Men and women use different brain areas to achieve similar IQ results -21-January-2005
Methamphtetamine's ruinous effects on children documented in Midwest study -5-February-2005
Milk, fruits and vegetables may help reduce disability risk -7-February-2005
Moderate alcohol intake may reduce risk of dementia in older women -22-January-2005
\ Mold allergy a bigger health concern than toxic mold -22-March-2005
Mold in homes doubles risk of asthma -6-March-2005
Molecule predicts colon cancer patient survival -22-January-2005
Molecular physics: There's one rule for the rich... -10-March-2005
More babies born at very low birth weight linked to rise in infant mortality in 2002 -27-January-2005
More studies on risks and benefits of COX-2 inhibitors published in Archives of Internal Medicine -26-January-2005
Most childhood cancers "probably" due to prenatal exposure to pollutants -17-January-2005
Mothers' exposure to air pollutants linked to chromosome damage in babies -16-February-2005
Mothers on the run: Despite more hours at work, there's always more to do at home -24-February-2005
Mothers vitamin C intake during pregnancy is associated with wheeze during child's second year -17-January-2005
Mouse brain cells rapidly recover after Alzheimer's plaques are cleared -21-January-2005
Mystery blood vessel disorder implicated in 'mini' strokes -28-February-2005
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NCHS report -- Deaths: Preliminary data for 2003 -3-March-2005
NCI creates gene expression database of normal human organ tissue -9-March-2005
NCI studies examine racial disparity in survival among patients with endometrial cancer -23-March-2005
NHLBI study shows smoking cessation programs improve survival -16-February-2005
NIAID begins enrolling volunteers for novel HIV vaccine study -27-January-2005
NIAID initiates trial of experimental avian flu vaccine-25-March-2005
NIH state-of-the-science panel calls for "demedicalization" of menopause -24-March-2005
NIMH information: Autism spectrum disorders (pervasive developmental disorders) -27-February-2005
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day is 7 February 2005 -4-February-2005
National conference to examine effects of dietary supplements in patients taking blood thinning medications -12-January-2005
Nationwide outbreak of Salmonella enterica serotype Agona infections in infants in France, linked to infant milk formula, investigations ongoing -13-March-2005
Natural products for cancer treatment -5-February-2005
Nature of rheumatoid arthritis lung disease may offer patients therapy -9-January-2005
New AHRQ-funded study on computerized order entry finds flaws that could lead to errors, points to opportunities for improvement -10-March-2005
New book for nurses: Advice to prepare for the inevitable -12-February-2005
New breast cancer test could save lives -8-February-2005
New class of tuberculosis-fighting antibiotics suggested by biochemical-pathway study -13-March-2005
New colorectal cancer screening recommendations for African Americans -21-March-2005
New combination therapy for asthma provides consistent relief for patients -17-January-2005
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans released -13-January-2005
New estimates on extent of malaria -12-March-2005
New evaluation tool reliably predicts recovery from coma -26-March-2005
New family of genes could serve as a potential cancer markers -9-January-2005
New findings on the role of inflammation in allergic disease -21-March-2005
New fingerprint visualization method uses X-rays to reveal missing clues -17-March-2005
A new form of muscular dystrophy identified -26-January-2005
New guideline: Corticosteroids recommended for duchenne muscular dystrophy -11-January-2005
New guideline tackles leading cause of mother and child death -12-March-2005
New guidelines for treating community-acquired pneumonia -15-February-2005
New laryngectomy procedure allows for quick recovery, preservation of voice box -7-January-2005
New lease of life for thalidomide as cancer treatment? -15-March-2005
New leukemia drug shows promise in overriding all Gleevec resistance -25-January-2005
New method to fix cleft palate shows promise in Mayo Clinic lab study -23-January-2005
New NCI clinical trial program benefits people and pets -21-January-2005
New scale predicts recovery of consciousness from coma after brain injury -13-March-2005
New stroke-prevention drug unlikely to be cost-effective except in patients at high risk of bleeding -9-February-2005
New studies suggest airborne SARS transmission is possible -25-March-2005
New study finds kelp can reduce level of hormone related to breast cancer risk -2-February-2005
New study links colic, maternal depression to family problems -26-March-2005
New study shows limited use of electronic medical records -27-March-2005
New study tests amitriptyline for painful bladder syndrome -19-February-2005
New surgical procedure could save millions --- North Carolina, 2004 -5-February-2005
New theory challenges current view of how brain stores long-term memory-15-January-2005
New treatment guidelines for pregnant women with asthma -11-January-2005
New treatment for inflammatory bowel disease -2-March-2005
New treatment rivals chemotherapy for lymphoma; 95 percent of patients respond to radioactive antibody treatment -3-February-2005
New UCLA study disputes antidepressant/suicide link -2-February-2005
New way to block pox shows promise in lab study -3-February-2005
New WHO influenza vaccine recommendations for 2005-2006 season, northern hemisphere -22-February-2005
New York City resident diagnosed with rare strain of multi-drug resistant HIV That rapidly progresses to AIDS -12-February-2005
NIH researchers find genetic key to HIV/AIDS risk -7-January-2005
Nighttime splinting reduces pain, discomfort of carpal tunnel syndrome -5-January-2005
No increase in C-sections when epidural analgesia given early in labor -17-February-2005
Norovirus found to cause traveler’s diarrhea -9-March-2005
Not just kids' stuff: Antidepressants may be associated with suicidal behavior in adults -18-February-2005
Number of adults with high blood pressure set to soar by 2025 -14-January-2005
Nursing mothers having surgery -- How long a wait to breastfeed safely? -16-March-2005
Nutrition Reviews: Blood pressure levels drop in response to vegetarian diet --Update 2004 -12-January-2005
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Obesity threatens to cut U.S. life expectancy, new analysis suggests -20-March-2005
Obesity and weight gain increase risk for kidney stones -29-January-2005
Obesity may affect accuracy of prostate screening -24-January-2005
Observational study of patients on COX-2 inhibitors does not show increased cardiovascular risk -26-January-2005
Obtaining patient consent for clinical audit is unworkable without extra resources -19-March-2005
OHSU scientists develop MRI approach to improve breast cancer detection -24-February-2005
Old dogs (and people) can learn new tricks; Diet, exercise, stimulating environment help -19-January-2005
Older patients require prescription practices based on aging metabolism -7-January-2005
Older people get the big picture faster, and they are less inhibited -4-February-2005
Olive oil protective against breast cancer -10-January-2005
One year study finds local steroid injection as effective as surgery for symptomatic relief of carpal tunnel syndrome -3-February-2005
Openness is key to winning the war over MMR -12-March-2005
Opportunity missed: TIA patients receive less aggressive attention than those with stroke -3-February-2005
Optical technique identifies vulnerable plaques in cardiac patients -26-March-2005
Osteoarthritis gene? -10-January-2005
Over-the-counter supplement appears effective in treatment of midlife-onset depression -8-February-2005
Overweight women with esophageal and stomach cancer survive longer than normal weight counterparts -1-March-2005
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Parkinson's disease clinical researchers invited to submit study information to new patient website -31-January-2005
Passive smoking in childhood may increase risk of lung cancer in later life -28-January-2005
Passive smoking kills 30 people a day in the UK -6-March-2005
Patient with drug-resistant form of HIV identified -21-March-2005
Patients taking warfarin along with NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors have increased risk of upper gastrointentinal hemorrhage -26-January-2005
Patients with cancer have highly increased risk for blood clots -9-February-2005
Patients with osteoporosis should be screened for celiac disease -1-March-2005
Pegylated interferon alpha offers best treatment for chronic hepatitis B infection -9-January-2005
Penn researchers add more evidence to demonstrate role of COX inhibitors in heart-disease risk -18-January-2005
People with autism may perform well on tests of visual processing -6-February-2005
People with low overall anxiety levels more likely to ignore rectal cancer symptoms--Update 2004 -12-January-2005
Perchlorate found in dairy and breast milk samples from across the country -23-February-2005
PET/MRI scans may help unravel mechanisms of prenatal drug damage -7-February-2005
PET scanning better for heart disease diagnosis, management: Could cut use of angiograms and bypass surgery, as well as patient costs -9-March-2005
Physician substance abuse and recovery - What does it mean for physicians—and everyone else? -23-March-2005
Physicians recommend screening for toxoplasmosis for all pregnant women, newborns -8-February-2005
Pill cam: Incredible journey through the digestive system -27-March-2005
Plant derivative attacks the roots of leukemia -23-February-2005
Plant protein mimics hormone that mitigates diabetes and obesity -25-January-2005
Poor prenatal nutrition permanently damages function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas -28-February-2005
Poster: The smoker's body [pdf 7mb English/French] -25-February-2005
Poster: The smoker's body [pdf 7mb Spanish/French] -25-February-2005
Potential method for preventing type 1 diabetes discovered -24-February-2005
Potentially harmful fluoride levels found in some instant teas -26-January-2005
Practical considerations for the clinical use of buprenorphine -3-January-2005
Precise radiation therapy helps prostate cancer patients avoid dysfunction -8-January-2005
Premature birth significantly increases risk of esophageal cancer -1-March-2005
Premature births from inflammation and infection rapidly detected by proteomics technology -5-February-2005
Premenstrual syndrome carries high costs for employers -23-January-2005
Prescribing and product information: Ventavis (iloprost) -2-January-2005
Prescribing information: Abraxane™ for Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension) -8-January-2005
Prescribing information: Adderall XR -10-February-2005
Prescribing information: Campral (acamprosate calcium)--Update 2004 -14-January-2005
Prescribing information: Duragesic (fentanyl transdermal system) -1-February-2005
Prescribing information: Enablex (darifenacin) extended-release tablets (7.5mg and 15mg) -15-January-2005
Prescribing information: Exanta (ximelagatran) -9-February-2005
Prescribing information: Revised label -- Crestor (rosuvastatin calicum) -5-March-2005
Prescribing information: Symilin -19-March-2005
Prescription transactions safer in the middle of the month when pharmacy workload lighter -6-January-2005
Prescribing information: Singulair (montelukast sodium) -15-February-2005
Prescribing information: Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous (VIGIV)-21-February-2005
Preventing diabetes complications could save $2.5 billion annually -5-March-2005
Prior caesarean delivery not linked to increased risk of stillbirth -12-February-2005
Pro-inflammatory enzyme linked to diabetes; Immune system's macrophages may be key to treatment -1-February-2005
Pro-inflammatory protein contributes to Crohn's disease -6-February-2005
Progesterone therapy could prevent thousands of preterm births -31-January-2005
A prognostic marker for outcome in ventilator-associated pneumonia -3-January-2005
Protein adiponectin appears protective against heart disease -22-January-2005
Protein in fly saliva speeds healing of incisions, wounds -23-January-2005
Public interest advocates question NIH enhanced access policy -6-February-2005
Pushy parents can be bad for their children's health -23-March-2005
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Quality of preschooler diets hurt by added sugar -12-January-2005
Questions and answers about the seizure of Paxil CR and Avandamet -5-March-2005
Quick reference: Managing asthma during pregnancy: Recommendations for pharmacologic treatment--Update 2004 -11-January-2005
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Radiofrequency identification technology: Protecting the drug supply -27-March-2005
Radiography used to identify teens with sleep apnea -16-March-2005
Radiologists urge greater awareness of circulatory damage caused by DVT -10-March-2005
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