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Anti-Inflammatory Drug Fails To Prevent A Hereditary Colon Cancer
The anti-inflammatory drug sulindac may not have the colon cancer prevention properties once hoped
for, say Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers. Results of a four-year study, described in the April 4, 2002 issue of
the New England Journal of Medicine, show that sulindac did not prevent precancerous growths, called polyps, in young
patients with a hereditary form of colon cancer. The drug may still have benefit in reducing polyps in older patients. more
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Shock Waves Effectively Treat Plantar Fasciitis, New Study Shows
Applying low-energy shock waves externally has proven to be an effective nonsurgical treatment for
chronic plantar fasciitis, according to a new study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), Volume 84-A,
Number 3, March 2002. more
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Information For Caregivers: Because We Care: A Guide for People Who Care
An online resource guide for the growing number of Americans who are caring for an older family
member, adult child with disabilities, or older friend. This Guide provides information and a range of suggestions to make
caregiving easier and more successful--whether you are the caregiver or the person who ensures that your family member or
friend receives the best possible care from others. more
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National Cardiovascular Health Conference To Focus On Prevention And Treatment Of Nation's
Leading Killer
From sessions on ways to combat trends in obesity to differences in heart attack symptoms between
black and white women, health experts will present the latest findings on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) at a national conference sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The conference,
"Cardiovascular Health for All -- Meeting the Challenge of Healthy People 2010," is co-sponsored by leading government and
voluntary health agencies and will be held 11-13 April in Washington, D.C. more
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Dental Pain Anesthetic Dentipatch
A small adhesive patch promises relief from dental pain up to 45 times longer than a topical anesthetic
gel, a new study suggests. Researchers at Ohio State University compared the effectiveness of the DentiPatch, a small adhesive
patch that contains the numbing agent lidocaine, to a topical anesthetic gel. Patients using the patch reported feeling half as much
pain from a needle stick, and some patients reported less discomfort during procedures that required the dentist to scrape
underneath the gums. more
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