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Vitamin D Supplements Lower Heart Disease Risk15 March 2010, 6:44 pm
Extra sunshine and vitamin D supplements may help ward off heart disease in people with low vitamin D levels....
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Treating Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson's15 March 2010, 6:12 pm
The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline outlining what it says are the most effective treatments for non-motor symptoms common in people with Parkinson’s disease....
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New Genetic Autism Test Beats Older Tests15 March 2010, 6:02 pm
A new genetic test for autism, known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), finds more genetic abnormalities than two older tests, a study shows....
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Psoriasis Linked to Heart Disease, Cancer15 March 2010, 4:11 pm
People who suffer from psoriasis may be at an increased risk of other serious medical conditions, including heart disease and cancer, studies show....
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Cigarette Ad May Have Targeted Teen Girls15 March 2010, 3:46 pm
A Camel cigarette ad may have targeted teenage girls, an antismoking group claims....
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School Lunches Linked to Kids' Obesity15 March 2010, 3:21 pm
More than one in three middle school students who regularly eat school lunches are obese or overweight, a study shows....
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Lead Risk Lurks in Spice Rack15 March 2010, 1:48 pm
The curry powder in your cabinet may pose a lead poisoning risk to your children, according to a new study....
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New Plavix Warning: Lack of Effect in Many People12 March 2010, 6:09 pm
The anti-clotting drug Plavix will get a new "black box" label warning that normal doses don't work for 2% to 14% of patients....
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Cataracts From Antidepressants?12 March 2010, 5:58 pm
A Canadian study suggests that SSRI antidepressants raise the risk of cataracts by about 15% -- enough to cause 22,000 extra U.S. cataract cases per year....
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Patients Happy With Knee Replacement12 March 2010, 1:33 pm
A survey shows that one year after knee replacement surgery, 95% of patients were happy with their new knees....
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Poison Prevention15 March 2010, 9:08 am
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Strides Seen in Orthopedic Surgery for Kids14 March 2010, 9:00 am
Repairing ACL, meniscus at same time is one advance, 'Tommy John' elbow reconstruction another
Source: HealthDay
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Hope for Inherited, Dangerously High Cholesterol14 March 2010, 9:00 am
New drug reduces LDL in people with rare genetic condition, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight14 March 2010, 9:00 am
Diovan, Starlix also had limited or no effect in shielding users from cardiovascular woes, study finds
Source: HealthDay
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Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics14 March 2010, 9:00 am
Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says
Source: HealthDay
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Many World Trade Center Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble14 March 2010, 8:00 am
Another study suggests that stress weighs heavily on the hearts of police, firefighters
Source: HealthDay
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Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk14 March 2010, 8:00 am
Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems14 March 2010, 8:00 am
And this could lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, even death, study suggests
Source: HealthDay
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Daylight Savings: Not a Bright Time for All14 March 2010, 7:00 am
People with SAD may be more affected by the shift in daylight, experts say
Source: HealthDay
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Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times13 March 2010, 8:00 am
Men aren't significantly hindered, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Really?: The Claim: Zinc Can Help Fight Off Ear Infections.15 March 2010, 5:15 pm
Can the cold-fighting supplement, zinc, lower the risk of childhood ear infections?
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Global Update: Despite Improvements, Lack of Access to Toilets Still Presents Health Risks15 March 2010, 5:13 pm
Open defecation is on the decline in many countries, according to a report released Monday by the W.H.O. and Unicef. Nonetheless, about 1.1 billion still practice it.
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Personal Health: Fighting the Pain of Lung Cancer, and Preparing to Say Goodbye15 March 2010, 5:05 pm
After a diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer, a search for palliative care with the support of doctors and family members.
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Drug Helps Diabetics, Trial Finds15 March 2010, 5:02 pm
A generic anti-inflammatory drug from the aspirin family helped patients in a clinical trial lower their blood sugar.
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With Cancer, Let's Face It: Words Are Inadequate15 March 2010, 5:01 pm
The cliches most people use when talking about someone with cancer make Dana Jennings, who was treated for prostate cancer, bristle.
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Vital Signs: Report Shows High Rate of Herpes Infection in U.S.15 March 2010, 4:53 pm
Recent figures from the C.D.C. showed one in six Americans have genital herpes, prompting concern among health officials because people with the virus are at greater risk of H.I.V. infection.
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Vital Signs: Study Links Soda Price Increases to Better Health15 March 2010, 4:53 pm
Research found that when the price of a two-liter bottle went up, people consumed less, which was associated with a drop in weight and a lower risk for pre-diabetes.
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Vital Signs: Health Risk for Kidney Donors Is Low, Research Finds15 March 2010, 4:53 pm
A new study of kidney donors found that having only one kidney did not affect long term survival and that the risk of dying from the surgery itself was very low.
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Gaps in Dealing With Cancer in Teenagers15 March 2010, 4:44 pm
Experts see a gap in treatment between pediatric and adult care.
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At Ohio Rally, Obama Tries to Personalize the Health Care Bill15 March 2010, 4:24 pm
At a seniors’ center, President Obama talked about a cleaning woman who had dropped her costly insurance plan, only to discover she had leukemia.
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Ohio Woman Says Doctor Used Wrong Breast Implants15 March 2010, 1:41 pm
An Ohio woman claims in a lawsuit that a Pennsylvania plastic surgeon used the wrong kind of breast implants on her, then kept her knocked out longer than necessary and continued with the botched operation on the advice of her fiance....
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Testosterone May Make Women Nicer15 March 2010, 1:20 pm
Women given testosterone act nicer by making fairer offers during a bargaining game than those given a placebo, the researchers say....
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30 Foods You Should Never Be Without15 March 2010, 1:03 pm
Unexpected guests are a regular part of life, so here's a list of foods you should always keep on hand...
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Doctor Teaches Do-It-Yourself Euthanasia Workshop15 March 2010, 11:57 am
The man Australians call "Dr. Death" came to Britain to teach a workshop on "do-it-yourself euthanasia," Sky News reported Monday....
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WTC Responders Show Early Signs of Heart Problems15 March 2010, 10:36 am
Law enforcement officers who worked near ground zero after the World Trade Center attacks seem to show early signs of heart problems at a higher rate than would be expected for their age, a new study suggests....
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Sex? Read My Lips15 March 2010, 10:27 am
A new lipstick has gone on sale that shows when women are in the mood for sex....
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Study: Mini Clip Is Safer Than Heart-Valve Surgery15 March 2010, 9:05 am
Many Americans with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery. A study showed that a tiny clip implanted through an artery was safer than and nearly as effective as surgery....
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Sony Boss Asks Theater Owners for Healthier Snacks15 March 2010, 6:01 am
The head of Sony Pictures has suggested that movie theaters offer healthier snacks to help fight obesity and give audiences a broader range of food choices....
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World's Shortest Man Dies at Age 2115 March 2010, 5:58 am
The world's shortest man, He Pingping, who stood 2-feet, 4-inches tall, has died at the age of 21...
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Fox on Sex: 10 Reasons Why Sex May Hurt15 March 2010, 3:59 am
If you are saying "ouch" instead of "oh, yes!," it could be any one of these reasons....
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Motivation to run a marathon15 March 2010, 3:00 am
Some run for accolades, some to lose weight. But the reason a person runs can make a difference in if they finish the race.
On Sunday, more than 24,000 people will run the 26.2 miles of the L.A. Marathon from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica — a good chunk of them first-timers. Without knowing quite what they were getting into, they've trained for weeks and pushed their bodies to the limit. Their reaso...
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Hospital and nursing home complaints have an ear15 March 2010, 3:00 am
If you have an issue with a facility, there are ways to address it. Help can come from facility staff, state regulators, insurers and other agencies.
With hospitals and nursing homes tending to thousands of patients every year, accidents can — and do — happen. These incidents, whether through carelessness or otherwise, can leave patients feeling powerless. That's not the case.
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Tears for more than fears15 March 2010, 3:00 am
Humans’ emotional tears are unique. How they developed is unclear, but they seem to be beneficial. So go ahead, have a good cry.
I cry.
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The seated twist15 March 2010, 3:00 am
In seated twists like this one, it's important to sit up tall and focus on lengthening your spine before you begin to twist. Done correctly, spinal twists increase circulation and build strength and flexibility in your back muscles. But you must be warmed up properly before you perform them.
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Depressed parents’ negative effects on kids are combatable15 March 2010, 3:00 am
Awareness of the toll has prompted more research into how to lessen it.
Gary McMane, 50, of Fontana, is convinced that his own depression has taken a toll on the three children he adores. "They're all good kids, and good in school, but I know it's had a terrible effect on them."
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How to file a complaint15 March 2010, 3:00 am
Contact information for complaints against California nursing homes and hospitals.
Here's whom to contact should you want to file a complaint against a California nursing home or hospital.
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Four people who are going to run the L.A. Marathon15 March 2010, 3:00 am
Men and women, ages 25 to 49, talk about their training and goals.
FRANK ULRICH , 35, nursing student, Burbank
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Resources for depressed parents15 March 2010, 3:00 am
Consider the Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force and other organizations.
One Los Angeles parent who says a sudden, unexpected depression nearly cost her her life has created a local group to help other parents.
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Are neti pots on the nose?15 March 2010, 3:00 am
The sinus-clearing devices may just do the trick.
If you're one of many people who sneeze through allergy season or suffer bouts of clogged sinuses, you may wonder if your nasal passages are really worth the trouble. Sure, you get a few good smells every once in a while, but does that really justify all the pain, sniffling and ickiness?
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Screening, care for parental depression recommended15 March 2010, 3:00 am
Study suggests routine checks, but the healthcare system isn’t accommodating.
Not only should parents and children be screened more routinely for depression, they also need access to care, says last year's report by the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine on the effects of parental depression.
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Think it's all over?15 March 2010, 11:36 am
How serious is David Beckham's injury?...
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'Too many' baby hip cases ignored15 March 2010, 5:41 am
A national charity says parents and health professionals need to check babies' hips in order to prevent pain and permanent disability....
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No quick fix for diabetes risk14 March 2010, 8:01 pm
Exercise and diet are key to prevent diabetes in high-risk people, say researchers who found two drug treatments offer no benefit....
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Skin cancer battle14 March 2010, 8:01 pm
'They believe Mummy is an angel watching them'...
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Gum disease 'link' to early birth13 March 2010, 7:29 pm
Successful treatment for gum disease cuts the risk of pregnant women giving birth early, say US researchers....
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Obese drinkers face 'double hit'12 March 2010, 7:09 pm
Obese women drinking little more than a glass of wine a day have double the risk of liver disease, experts warn....
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High-risk lifestyle12 March 2010, 7:09 pm
A hepatitis C sufferer tells her story...
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Breathing 'as good as massage'12 March 2010, 6:56 am
Massage is no more effective at cutting anxiety than deep breathing and soothing music, say US researchers....
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New York agrees 9/11 dust payout12 March 2010, 4:15 am
New York City agrees to pay up to 657m US Dollars (437m Sterling) to thousands of rescue and clean-up workers at the 9/11 attacks site....
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Women on pill 'may live longer'12 March 2010, 2:38 am
Women who took the contraceptive pill are less likely to die of cancer and heart disease, a long-term study has found....
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Arteries improve after smokers quit, study finds
(AP)15 March 2010, 5:06 pm
AP - Quitting smoking can turn back time....
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2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight
(HealthDay)15 March 2010, 5:03 pm
HealthDay - SUNDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) -- Hopes that two available drugs
could help prevent diabetes and the problems it causes in overweight
people with poor sugar metabolism have been dashed by a major
international study....
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Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2
Diabetics
(HealthDay)15 March 2010, 5:03 pm
HealthDay - SUNDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) -- Two sets of results from a large
U.S. government-sponsored trial find that neither aggressive treatment of
cholesterol nor of blood pressure lowers the risk of heart events in
people with type 2 diabetes....
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Health Tip: Buying Baby's Car Seat
(HealthDay)15 March 2010, 5:03 pm
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Car safety seats, like the infants and
children they protect, come in lots of different shapes and sizes....
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Clinical Trials Update: March 15, 2010
(HealthDay)15 March 2010, 5:03 pm
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:...
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Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
(HealthDay)15 March 2010, 5:03 pm
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly people with failing
memories often keep driving, but a study of Alzheimer's patients suggests
the risk of getting lost -- even on familiar streets -- may be greater
than once thought....
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Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability
(HealthDay)15 March 2010, 5:03 pm
HealthDay - MONDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Brain stem cell loss is the reason
why repeated anesthesia causes memory and learning problems in children,
Swedish researchers suggest....
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Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death Risk
(HealthDay)15 March 2010, 5:03 pm
HealthDay - MONDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Men suffering from both
cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction are at greater risk for
heart attack, stroke, heart failure and death, a new study finds....
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Study: Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgery
(AP)15 March 2010, 8:17 am
AP - Many Americans with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery. A study showed that a tiny clip implanted through an artery was safer and nearly as effective as surgery, doctors reported Sunday....
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Studies: Intense treatment doesn't help diabetics
(AP)14 March 2010, 7:20 pm
AP - Key results from a landmark federal study are in, and the results are disappointing for diabetics: Adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems, and in some cases caused harmful side effects....
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New Genetic Autism Test Beats Older Tests - WebMD15 March 2010, 5:28 pm
TopNews United StatesNew Genetic Autism Test Beats Older TestsWebMDMarch 15, 2010 -- A new genetic test for autism, known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), finds more genetic abnormalities than two older tests, a study shows. ''CMA is much better than karyotyping or fragile X testing at ...Autism Genetic Test Doesn't Answer Most Parents' QuestionsU.S. News & World Report (blog)New Genetic Test May Help Better Detect AutismWBZA Better Test for Finding Autism Genes?ABC News...
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CDC makes no-sail recommendation for cruise ship - CNN15 March 2010, 5:09 pm
Eat, Drink and Be (blog)CDC makes no-sail recommendation for cruise shipCNN(CNN) -- The Centers for Disease Control is making a no-sail recommendation for at least four full days for the Celebrity Mercury cruise ship to investigate recurring outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness, a CDC spokesman said ...Hundreds end up sick on another cruise from SCMiamiHerald.comReport: Health officials issue 'no sail' recommendation for Celebrity shipUSA TodayMercury cruise ship returning early after p...
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Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death Risk - U.S. News & World Report15 March 2010, 5:05 pm
ABC NewsErectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death RiskU.S. News & World ReportMONDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Men suffering from both cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction are at greater risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and death, a new study finds. ...Impotence plus heart disease ups death risk: studyReutersErectile Dysfunction May Indicate Doubled Death RiskABC NewsStudy: Erectile dysfunction may indicate heart disease, death riskCNNPhysOrg.com -MedPa...
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Humana spent $1.3M lobbying federal gov't in 4Q - The Associated Press15 March 2010, 4:50 pm
CBS NewsHumana spent $1.3M lobbying federal gov't in 4QThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — Health insurer Humana Inc. more than doubled the amount it spent lobbying the federal government in the final quarter of 2009, as the health care overhaul debate heated up in Congress. The Louisville, Ky., insurer spent $1.3 million in the ...An Eleventh Hour Plea to Congress to Support Real Health Care ReformLocal Talk NewsWhy Republicans should support health care reformChicago TribuneFor insurers, he...
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Hand Bacteria Could Help Catch Criminals - FOXNews15 March 2010, 4:34 pm
FOXNewsHand Bacteria Could Help Catch CriminalsFOXNewsA new study finds that the bacteria that live on our hands are just as unique to each of us as our DNA. A new technique developed at CU‑Boulder to identify individuals by the unique communities of hand bacteria they leave behind on ...People leave unique trail of germsReutersGerms may blow the whistle on crooks one dayThe Associated PressBacteria Trail Betrays Identity Of Computer UsersInformationWeekAFP -GenomeWeb Daily News -Sci...
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MannKind Falters Under Regulatory Concerns - Forbes15 March 2010, 3:48 pm
MannKind Falters Under Regulatory ConcernsForbesInvestors soured on drugmaker MannKind Monday after the company said it received a complete response letter from the Food and Drug Administration regarding its New Drug Application for Afrezza, an inhaled insulin medicine intended to treat diabetes. ...MannKind Falls After FDA Requests More Info On Diabetes DrugWall Street JournalMannKind Plummets; Could It Get Worse?Barron's (blog)Today's Big Losers: BSX, CNX, MNKDMarketNewsVideo.comToronto St...
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Cigarette Ad May Have Targeted Teen Girls - WebMD15 March 2010, 3:25 pm
myGLOSSCigarette Ad May Have Targeted Teen GirlsWebMDIn a national survey of teens conducted soon after ads for the RJ Reynolds brand Camel No. 9 appeared in leading women's magazines, 44% of the girls could name a favorite brand, based on advertising. Their average age was 15. ...Study: Camel No. 9 cigarette ads appeal to teen girlsUSA TodayTeen Girls Say Pink Camel in Cigarette Ads Caught Their EyeBusinessWeekCamel Cigarette Ads Score Big with Teen GirlsCBS NewsmyGLOSS -WALB-TV -...
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Medtronic atrial fibrillation system shines in study - Reuters15 March 2010, 12:45 pm
MSN Philippines NewsMedtronic atrial fibrillation system shines in studyReutersATLANTA (Reuters) - A noninvasive procedure that freezes and kills problem-causing heart tissue was nearly 10 times better at eliminating a potentially serious heart rhythm disorder than conventional anti-arrhythmic drugs, researchers said on Monday. ...Health Buzz: Cryoablation Outperforms Atrial Fibrillation DrugsU.S. News & World ReportCABANA: Catheter ablation effectively reduced AFEndocrine TodayMedtronic says it...
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US HOT STOCKS: Boston Scientific, Chordiant, Amylin Pharma - Wall Street Journal15 March 2010, 12:27 pm
Daily ContributorUS HOT STOCKS: Boston Scientific, Chordiant, Amylin PharmaWall Street JournalUS stocks traded lower Monday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40 points to 10584, the Standard & Poor's 500 dropped 8 points to 1142 and the Nasdaq Composite Index slid 30 points to 2347. Among the companies whose shares are actively trading ...FDA asks Amylin for more details but no new trialsReutersAmylin shares up on FDA response for diabetes drugThe Associated PressDiabetes Drug Fr...
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Abbott's heart valve device proves safe, effective - Reuters14 March 2010, 8:59 am
CBS NewsAbbott's heart valve device proves safe, effectiveReutersATLANTA, March 14 (Reuters) - An experimental, minimally invasive technique to repair the most common type of heart valve problem proved to be far safer and nearly as effective as open heart surgery, ...Abbott Clip As Effective As Surgery to Repare Leaky Heart ValvesTopNews United StatesAhead of the Bell: Abbott heart clip shows promiseBusinessWeekAbbott Heart Device GainsWall Street JournalThe Associated Press -USA Today&...
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