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7 Oct 2008 Using a Fan During Sleep Associated With Lower Risk of SIDS
3 Oct 2008 Medications Commonly Prescribed for COPD Associated With Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Death, Heart Attack or Stroke
2 Oct 2008 Millisecond brain signals predict response to fast-acting antidepressant
24 Sep 2008 Study Examines Cost-Effectiveness of HIV Monitoring Strategy in Countries With Limited Resources
23 Sep 2008 Calorie Restriction Does Not Appear to Induce Bone Loss in Overweight Adults
22 Sep 2008 Model Highlights Benefits and Risks of Cervical Cancer Screening Methods
18 Sep 2008 Adults With Aortic Valve Disorder Experience Subsequent Cardiac Events, But No Reduction in Survival Rates
17 Sep 2008 Incontinence Affects a Substantial Proportion of Women; Prevalence Increases With Age
16 Sep 2008 Higher Urinary Levels of Chemical Used in Plastic Food and Beverage Containers Associated With Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes
14 Sep 2008 Study Examines Relationship Between Low Birth Weight and Psychiatric Problems in Children
11 Sep 2008 Pain Appears Common Among Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
9 Sep 2008 Physical Activity Associated With Reduced Risk for Obesity in Genetically Predisposed
8 Sep 2008 Older Women Who Get Little Sleep May Have a Higher Risk of Falling
2 Sep 2008 PET Scans Help Identify Mechanism Underlying Seasonal Mood Changes
1 Sep 2008 Children of Older Fathers More Likely to Have Bipolar Disorder
29 Aug 2008 Preliminary Report Suggests Allopurinol Appears To Lower Blood Pressure in Adolescents With Hypertension
27 Aug 2008 Consumption of Nuts, Corn or Popcorn Not Associated With Increased Risk of Diverticulosis in Men
22 Aug 2008 Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tubes Appear to Reduce Risk of Pneumonia Associated With Ventilator Use
21 Aug 2008 Study Examines Testing Model to Predict and Diagnose New Cases of Dementia
20 Aug 2008 Arsenic Exposure May Be Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
19 Aug 2008 B Vitamins and Folic Acid Not Effective for Reducing Risk of Death or Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
18 Aug 2008 U.S. Immigrant Children May Be Less Physically Active than U.S.-Born Children
14 Aug 2008 Reserve and National Guard Personnel at Increased Risk of Alcohol-Related Problems After Return From Combat Deployment
13 Aug 2008 Older Runners Appear Less Likely to Become Disabled, May Survive Longer
12 Aug 2008 Some Obese Individuals Appear “Metabolically Healthy,” Without Increased Cardiovascular Risk
7 Aug 2008 Positive Parenting Associated With Less Aggression in Early-Maturing Teen Girls
6 Aug 2008 Estrogen Relieves Psychotic Symptoms in Women With Schizophrenia
5 Aug 2008 Less Time Spent in Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Associated With Being Overweight Among Children and Teens
4 Aug 2008 HIV Treatment Widely-Used in Developing Countries May Be Less Effective When Used With Anti-TB Therapy
1 Aug 2008 New research results explain how dormant tumour cells become active in later years.
31 Jul 2008 Thyrotropin Levels Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease Risk in Women
30 Jul 2008 Study Examines Prevalence of Hearing Loss in the U.S.
29 Jul 2008 Dietary Factors Appear to Be Associated With Diabetes Risk
28 Jul 2008 Current Exercise Recommendations May Not Be Sufficient for Overweight Women to Sustain Weight Loss
23 Jul 2008 Use of Sildenafil Associated With Improvement in Antidepressant-Related Sexual Dysfunction in Women
21 Jul 2008 Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing May Reduce Wrinkles Over Long Term
20 Jul 2008 Early-Life Nutrition May Be Associated With Adult Intellectual Functioning
18 Jul 2008 Relationship Violence Appears Common Among College Students
17 Jul 2008 Study Examines Anti-Clotting Therapy Following Cardioembolic Stroke
16 Jul 2008 Some Antidepressants Associated With Gastrointestinal Bleeding
15 Jul 2008 Visual Impairment May Be Associated With Higher Suicide Risk
20 Jun 2008 Treated Diabetes Associated With Increased Risk for Depression
9 Jun 2008 Study Examines Risk Factors for Development of Eating Disorders
4 Jun 2008 Low Vitamin D Levels Appear Common in Healthy Children
2 Jun 2008 Long-Term Cannabis Users May Have Structural Brain Abnormalities
25 May 2008 Family History May Be Associated With Susceptibility to Shingles
13 May 2008 Study Documents Prevalence of Obesity and its Association With Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Several Ethnic Groups
12 May 2008 Air Pollution May Be Associated With Blood Clots in Deep Leg Veins
8 May 2008 Breastfeeding May Improve Children’s Intelligence Scores
7 May 2008 Sudden Death of a Parent May Pose Mental Health Risks for Children, Surviving Caregivers
6 May 2008 Youths in Towns With Smoke-Free Restaurant Laws Appear Less Likely to Become Smokers
5 May 2008 U.S. Teens Adopted as Infants Appear to Have Moderately Increased Odds of Mental Health Problems
28 Apr 2008 Use of Hemoglobin-Based Blood Substitutes Associated With Increased Risk of Death, Heart Attack
27 Apr 2008 Limited Knowledge of Cost-Sharing Requirements of Medicare Part D May Effect Drug Adherence
23 Apr 2008 Drug-Releasing Stent Shows Promise For Improving Outcomes in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
21 Apr 2008 Larger Skin Lesions Appear More Likely to Be Melanomas
15 Apr 2008 Statins May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
11 Apr 2008 Combination Therapy Improves Survival Time for Patients With More Advanced Liver Cancer
9 Apr 2008 Achieving Lower Target Levels for Blood Pressure, LDL-Cholesterol May Provide Cardiovascular Benefits
3 Apr 2008 Study Indicates Diabetes Medication May Help Slow Progression of Plaque Build-up in Coronary Arteries
1 Apr 2008 NIH research suggests stimulant treatment for ADHD does not contribute to substance abuse later in life.
26 Mar 2008 Preterm Birth Associated With Diminished Long-Term Survival, Reproduction
20 Mar 2008 Gene and Activity Level of HDL-Associated Protein Linked to Risk of Heart Disease
18 Mar 2008 Gene and Activity Level of HDL-Associated Protein Linked to Risk of Heart Disease
17 Mar 2008 Study Outlines Risk of Treatment-Resistant Infection Following Facelift Surgery
14 Mar 2008 Magnesium Associated With Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
12 Mar 2008 Monthly Contact With Counselor Provides Some Benefit for Maintaining Weight Loss
10 Mar 2008 Offspring of Parents Who Both Have Alzheimer’s Disease May Be More Likely to Develop the Illness
7 Mar 2008 Women Who Have Stopped Estrogen Plus Progestin Therapy May Be at Increased Risk of Cancer
6 Mar 2008 Decreasing Television Viewing and Computer Use With Monitoring Device May Help Reduce Overweight Children’s Body Mass Index
5 Mar 2008 Tamoxifen May Help Treat Mania in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
3 Mar 2008 NIH Scientists find why flu virus spreads in cold weather
28 Feb 2008 More Elderly Americans Are Living with Heart Failure
27 Feb 2008 Study Examines Long-Term Outcomes Following Blood Clots
26 Feb 2008 Hormone Therapy Increases Frequency of Abnormal Mammograms, Breast Biopsies
25 Feb 2008 Study Examines Antibiotic Use Among Nursing Home Patients With Advanced Dementia Who Are Near the End of Life
22 Feb 2008 Patients Appear to Have Lower Rate of Survival if In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Occurs During Night, Weekends
21 Feb 2008 Education Programs May Boost Teens’ Knowledge About Acne
20 Feb 2008 Survival Rates Appear to Differ Among Level I Trauma Centers
19 Feb 2008 Antibiotics Not Associated With Significant Benefit in Preventing Fluid Buildup in Children With Ear Infections
18 Feb 2008 E-mail Access May Improve Patient-Surgeon Communication
16 Feb 2008 Tomorrow’s Antidepressants: Skip the Serotonin Boost?
15 Feb 2008 Expenditures Rising for Back and Neck Problems, But Health Outcomes Do Not Appear to Be Improving
14 Feb 2008 Older Whites More Likely to Have Signs of Future Eye Disease Than Blacks
13 Feb 2008 Donors’ Health Associated With Risk of Infection Among Recipients of Corneal Transplants
12 Feb 2008 Most With High Blood Pressure Do Not Follow Recommended Diet
11 Feb 2008 Studies Identify Modifiable Factors Associated With Exceptionally Long Life
8 Feb 2008 ‘Minimally Invasive’ Biopsy Methods May Provide An Accurate Approach For Disease Staging in Patients With Suspected Lung Cancer
7 Feb 2008 Patients Appear to be at Increased Risk of Adverse Events Within 3 Months After Stopping Clopidogrel Therapy For Acute Coronary Syndrome
6 Feb 2008 Smoking Marijuana Associated With Increased Risk for Gum Disease
5 Feb 2008 References to Explicit Substance Use Common in Popular Music
4 Feb 2008 Severe Stressful Events Early in Pregnancy May Be Associated with Schizophrenia Among Offspring
1 Feb 2008 Researchers identify novel molecular pattern linked to colon cancer prognosis
31 Jan 2008 Study Finds Increasing Rates of Diabetes Among Older Americans
30 Jan 2008 Diuretics Appear Comparable to or Better Than Other Drugs for Treating Hypertension in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
29 Jan 2008 Snorers Appear More Likely to Develop Chronic Bronchitis
28 Jan 2008 Sedentary Lifestyles Associated With Accelerated Aging Process
26 Jan 2008 Gene Variations Associated With Effectiveness of Blood Pressure Medications
24 Jan 2008 Findings Suggest Link Between Vitamin E and Subsequent Decline in Physical Function for Older Adults
23 Jan 2008 Combination Therapy Improves Survival For Certain Prostate Cancer Patients
22 Jan 2008 Smoking Related to Long-Term Risk and Progression of Age-Related Eye Disease
21 Jan 2008 Diets High in Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vitamin E Associated With Decreased Risk of Cataracts
20 Jan 2008 Diets High in Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vitamin E Associated With Decreased Risk of Cataracts
19 Jan 2008 Undernourished Stroke Patients May Have More Complications, Worse Outcomes
18 Jan 2008 Genetic Differences May Help Explain Response to Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
17 Jan 2008 FDA warns on use of over-the-counter cough and cold products for kids
16 Jan 2008 Low Testosterone Levels Associated With Risk of Fracture in Men Over 60
16 Jan 2008 Vitamin D2 Supplements May Help Prevent Falls Among High-Risk Older Women
15 Jan 2008 Minor Leg Injuries Associated With Risk of Blood Clots
14 Jan 2008 International effort finds new genetic variants associated with lipid levels, risk of coronary heart disease.
11 Jan 2008 Newer Meningitis Vaccine Appears Safe and Effective for Infants
10 Jan 2008 Social Standing May Be Linked to Body Mass Index in Teen Girls
9 Jan 2008 Disordered Eating Less Common Among Teen Girls Who Regularly Eat Family Meals
8 Jan 2008 Extreme Stress Reactions to Terrorist Attacks Associated With Subsequent Heart Problems
8 Jan 2008 Scientists can predict psychotic illness in up to 80 percent of high-risk youth.
7 Jan 2008 Researchers uncover an error in immature brain cells in lab and animal studies that may promote the growth of some brain tumors
6 Jan 2008 Ethnicity Predicts How Gene Variations Affect Response to Schizophrenia Medications
3 Jan 2008 Use of Opioids to Treat Pain in Emergency Departments on the Rise, But Racial Differences in Opioid Use Still Exist
2 Jan 2008 Study Examines Genetic Defects Linked to Body Abnormalities in Patients With Childhood Cancer
1 Jan 2008 Testosterone Supplementation for Older Men Appears to Have Limited Benefit
31 Dec 2007 Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
28 Dec 2007 Study suggests some brain injuries reduce the likelihood of post-traumatic stress disorder.
26 Dec 2007 Study Finds Varying Prevalence Among Different Ethnic Groups Of Gene Mutation That Increases Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
25 Dec 2007 Brain Matures a Few Years Late in ADHD, But Follows Normal Pattern
24 Dec 2007 IQ Boost From Breast Milk Linked to Gene-Environment Interaction
21 Dec 2007 Early Fine-Tuning of Neural Connections May Turn Destructive Later in Life
20 Dec 2007 Study Examines Imaging Procedures For Diagnosing Blood Clots in the Lung
19 Dec 2007 Depression’s Flip Side Shares its Circuitry
18 Dec 2007 Women With Osteoporosis, Previous Vertebral Fracture Have Increased Long-Term Risk for New Fracture
17 Dec 2007 Severe Psoriasis Associated With Increased Risk of Death
13 Dec 2007 Smoking Associated With Increased Risk of Diabetes
12 Dec 2007 Use of Diabetes Medication by Older Adults Associated With Increased Risk of Serious Heart Problems, Death
11 Dec 2007 Prilosec and Nexium: No Increased Risk of Heart Problems Found
10 Dec 2007 Heart Attack Symptoms in Women-Are They Different?
6 Dec 2007 Despite Strong Evidence From Randomized Trials, Refuted Claims From Observational Studies Often Persist
5 Dec 2007 Study Finds Fitness Level, Not Body Fat, May Be Stronger Predictor of Longevity for Older Adults
4 Dec 2007 Hepatitis B Vaccine Not Associated With Childhood Multiple Sclerosis
3 Dec 2007 Study Suggests Honey May Help Relieve Children’s Cough, Improve Sleep During Colds
29 Nov 2007 Certain Infusion Therapy After Heart Attack Does Not Appear to Be Beneficial, May Cause Harm
28 Nov 2007 Factors Identified to Help Predict Risk of Hip Fracture in Postmenopausal Women
27 Nov 2007 High–Glycemic Index Carbohydrates Associated With Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes in Women
26 Nov 2007 National Institute on Drug Abuse launches public service campaign for Hispanic youth on the link between non-injection drugs and HIV
24 Nov 2007 Behavior Therapy Plus Medication May Help Teens with Depression and Substance Use Disorders
22 Nov 2007 Adding Rapid Response Medical Team in a Children’s Hospital Helps Reduce Risk of Death, Rates of Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest
21 Nov 2007 Use of Pedometer Associated With Increased Physical Activity, Decreased Blood Pressure and Weight
20 Nov 2007 Tonsillectomy May Increase Costs Without Benefits in Some Children
17 Nov 2007 Study Examines Association Between Weight Amount and Cause of Death
16 Nov 2007 Chronic Kidney Disease in the U.S. Appears to be Increasing
15 Nov 2007 Non-Maternal Care Associated With Reduced Levels of Physical Aggression in Children of Mothers With Low Education Level
13 Nov 2007 Long-Term Beta Carotene Supplementation May Help Prevent Cognitive Decline
12 Nov 2007 Diet linked to Cancer
8 Nov 2007 Risk of Disability Increasing Among Older Obese Individuals
7 Nov 2007 Medication Plus Counseling May Help Teens Kick the Smoking Habit
6 Nov 2007 Study Examines Substance Abuse Prevalence Among Teens Receiving Routine Medical Care
5 Nov 2007 Survey Identifies Characteristics of Teens Who Smoke Marijuana But Not Tobacco
1 Nov 2007 One in seven Americans aged 71 and older has some type of dementia
31 Oct 2007 Vitamin D not linked with overall Cancer Mortality
26 Oct 2007 Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Behaviors Associated With Decreased Risk of Heart Attack in Women
24 Oct 2007 STRESS: Brain yields clues about why some succumb while others prevail.
23 Oct 2007 Eating Whole-Grain Breakfast Cereals May Be Associated With a Lower Risk of Heart Failure for Men
22 Oct 2007 Weight Gain Related to Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk
18 Oct 2007 How Schizophrenia develops: major clues discovered
17 Oct 2007 Drug-Resistant Staph Infection Appears More Widespread Than Previously Thought
12 Oct 2007 Smoking Rates Highest Among People with Disabilities
10 Oct 2007 Bankix Systems Ltd. New E-Book Titled “Strategic Corporate Healthcare Philosophy” Released
9 Oct 2007 Negative Aspects of Close Relationships May Be Associated With Heart Disease Risk
5 Oct 2007 Researchers identify genes that increase rheumatoid arthritis risk
3 Oct 2007 Women Less Likely Than Men to Receive Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
1 Oct 2007 Panic Attacks Associated With Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Death in Older Women
28 Sep 2007 Genes linked to suicidal thinking during antidepressant treatment.
25 Sep 2007 Preventive Health Examinations Account for Approximately 1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Among U.S. Adults
24 Sep 2007 Manic Phase of Bipolar Disorder Benefits from Breast Cancer Medication
12 Sep 2007 NDEP campaign highlights the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
11 Sep 2007 Vitamin D Supplements Appear to Be Associated With Lower Risk of Death
10 Sep 2007 Adverse Drug Events Reported to FDA Appear to Have Increased Markedly
6 Sep 2007 Treating Depression May Improve Recovery of Heart Rate Variability Following Coronary Syndromes
4 Sep 2007 Study Documents Rapid Increase in Youth Bipolar Disorder Diagnoses
3 Sep 2007 Teens Who See More Smoking in Movies May Have Increased Risk of Becoming Established Smokers
29 Aug 2007 National Asthma Guidelines Updated
26 Aug 2007 The dilemma of the pharmaceutical industry
23 Aug 2007 Study Sheds New Light on Intimate Lives of Older Americans
22 Aug 2007 Gene Triggers Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-Like Syndrome in Mice
21 Aug 2007 Hypertension Appears to Be Frequently Undiagnosed in Children and Adolescents
15 Aug 2007 HPV Vaccine Does Not Appear to be Effective for Treating Pre-Existing HPV Infection
10 Aug 2007 Osteoporosis Screening and Treatment May Be Cost-Effective For Selected Older Men
6 Aug 2007 Employer-sponsored insurance and healthcare quality
6 Aug 2007 Maternal Obesity Prior To Pregnancy Associated With Birth Defects
2 Aug 2007 Progesterone treatment does not prevent preterm birth in twin pregnancy.
1 Aug 2007 Gene predicts response to antidepressant Citalopram (Celexa.)
31 Jul 2007 Scientists identify new genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis.
30 Jul 2007 Framingham Observational Study Notes Greater Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults Consuming Soft Drinks
29 Jul 2007 The Line-in-Loop Corporate Healthcare Strategy
25 Jul 2007 Obesity is Infectious!
24 Jul 2007 Faster-acting antidepressants on the horizon
23 Jul 2007 Poor Health Literacy Associated With Increased Mortality in the Elderly
22 Jul 2007 Healthcare Costs Kaleidoscope
20 Jul 2007 Improvement following ADHD treatment sustained in most children
17 Jul 2007 Diet Very High in Fruit, Vegetables, and Fiber and Low in Fat Does Not Appear to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence More Than the ‘5-A-Day’ Diet
15 Jul 2007 Prospects and Challenges of Employer-Based Health Insurance
11 Jul 2007 Class of Medications May Offer Alternative Option for Treating Type 2 Diabetes
6 Jul 2007 Researchers Identify Alcoholism Subtypes
5 Jul 2007 Consumption of Small Amounts of Dark Chocolate Associated With Reduction in Blood Pressure
3 Jul 2007 Weight Management Program Improves Body Fat Levels, Diabetes Risk Factors for Overweight Children
2 Jul 2007 The link between obesity and high blood pressure weakened
30 Jun 2007 Commonly Prescribed Antidepressants Associated With Lower Bone Density in Older Men and Women