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10/9/2008
Infliximab-Based Treatment Effective for Crohn's Patients
Remicade alone or in combo with azathioprine better for inflammatory disorder
10/9/2008
Small Intestine Senses Bitter Toxins in Food
Finding could improve cancer, diabetes treatments, study suggests
10/9/2008
People With Social Phobia Have Different Self-Image
MRI reveals altered brain response to negative comments
10/9/2008
Some Arteries Opened Safely Without Heparin
But Italian researchers warn only the lowest-risk patients can benefit
10/9/2008
25% of Teen Girls Vaccinated for HPV
It's a good start for new vaccine, CDC says
10/9/2008
Ginkgo Prevented Stroke Damage in Mice
But it's not clear if the popular extract would be effective in humans
10/9/2008
Bipolar Disorder in Children Lingers
Study finds 44% still suffer bouts of mania, depression as young adults
10/9/2008
NSAIDs Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Analysis of 38 studies found painkillers showed protective effect
10/9/2008
Drug Sorafenib Improves Kidney Cancer Outcomes
It helped older and younger patients, study says
10/9/2008
Brain Rewires Itself After Hand Transplant
Research reveals 'plasticity' of adult neurons
10/9/2008
Mental Barriers Block Obese Women From Exercise
But tailored programs could ease fears, overcome self consciousness, study suggests
10/9/2008
Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 9, 2008
10/9/2008
New Guidelines Make It Easy to Get Fit
U.S. government suggests weekly workouts can work
10/9/2008
Doctors' Groups Collaborate on Care for Heart Patients
They offer guidelines for drug therapy that could harm digestive tract
10/8/2008
It's a Whole New Outlook for Cataract Patients
Simple surgeries, superior replacement lenses give many remarkable vision
10/8/2008
FDA Rules How Much Melamine Is Too Much
In wake of China food scare, agency says any amount is too much for infants
10/8/2008
Protein in Spinal Fluid May Contribute to MS: Study
Higher levels of immune molecule might inhibit cells' ability to fight inflammation
10/8/2008
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher for Asian-White Couples
Pelvic size may also play role in further chance of Caesarean delivery, study finds
10/8/2008
Could Chinese Herb Be a Natural Viagra?
Early research suggests 'horny goat weed' might help men with impotence
10/8/2008
Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death
Problems tied to surgery or circulatory or psychiatric troubles a red flag, study suggests
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