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Read health-related news articles from Reuters Health Information (articles display for 30 days) and HealthDay (articles display for 90 days), plus the most recent press announcements from major medical organizations.
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Safety
- TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages (05/08/2008, HealthDay)
- Be Healthy and Safe in the Garden (04/28/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Also see MedlinePlus Safety
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Salmonella Infections
- Salmonella Illnesses in Multiple States May Be Linked to Recently Recalled Cereal (04/12/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
- FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano (03/22/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
- Turtles and Salmonella (02/25/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Also see MedlinePlus Salmonella Infections
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Scars
- Women at Higher Risk of Abnormal Burn Scars (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Scars
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Schizophrenia
- Mentally Ill Benefit from Work with Farm Animals (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
- Restrictive Prescription Drug Policies Hurt Schizophrenics (04/01/2008, HealthDay)
- New Drugs No Better Than Older Ones for Schizophrenia (03/28/2008, HealthDay)
- Rates of Rare Mutations Soar Three to Four Times Higher in Schizophrenia
(03/27/2008, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Mental Health) - Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Loss of Brain Volume in Patients with Schizophrenia (02/15/2008, American Psychiatric Association) - Links to PDF
- Also see MedlinePlus Schizophrenia
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School Health
- Healthy Diet Means Better School Performance (04/14/2008, Reuters Health)
- School Environment Can Curb Kids' Weight Gain (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus School Health
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Secondhand Smoke
- Secondhand Smoke Blocks Artery Repair (04/29/2008, HealthDay)
- Secondhand Smoke Hikes Tots' Risk of Heart Disease (03/13/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Secondhand Smoke
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Seniors' Health
- Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
- 'Falls Clinics' Help Cut Elderly Fall Risk (05/08/2008, Reuters Health)
- Electronic Pillbox Helps Seniors Stick to Drug Regimens (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Quarter of Disabled Seniors Use Risky Medications (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression (05/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Low Vitamin D Boosts Depression Risk in Seniors (05/05/2008, Reuters Health)
- Common Medications Could Cause Physical Impairment in the Elderly (05/03/2008, HealthDay)
- HDL Cholesterol Linked with Improved Leg Control (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
- Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
- Fear of Falls May Drain Seniors' Physical Function (05/01/2008, Reuters Health)
- In-Patient Program Improves Seniors' Outcomes (04/29/2008, Reuters Health)
- Biomarkers Prognostic in Heart Failure Patients (04/28/2008, Reuters Health)
- Ritalin May Help Seniors Stay Steady on Their Feet (04/25/2008, Reuters Health)
- Getting In and Out of Cars Risky for Seniors (04/23/2008, Reuters Health)
- Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Seniors No Strangers to Happiness (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women (04/21/2008, HealthDay)
- Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Water Pills Can Cause Bone Loss in Older Men (04/14/2008, Reuters Health)
- Travel Tips for Seniors (04/06/2008, HealthDay)
- Small Brain Lesions More Common Than Thought in Those over 60 (03/31/2008, HealthDay)
- Elderly Can Benefit from High Blood Pressure Treatment (03/31/2008, HealthDay)
- Most Older Americans Living Longer and Better (03/27/2008, HealthDay)
- Heart Failure Raises Risks After Non-Cardiac Surgeries (03/25/2008, HealthDay)
- Drug Therapy Boosting Heart-Attack Survival Rates (03/24/2008, HealthDay)
- More Seniors Falling Victim to Escalator Injuries (03/21/2008, HealthDay)
- 10 Million Baby Boomers Face Alzheimer's, Report Predicts (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
- The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting (03/18/2008, HealthDay)
- 1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Struggles with Memory Lapses (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer (03/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Rare Gene Mutation Plays Role in Longevity (03/04/2008, HealthDay)
- More Elderly Americans Living with Heart Failure (02/25/2008, HealthDay)
- Study Finds Improved Cognitive Health Among Older Americans (02/25/2008, National Institute on Aging)
- Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Chemotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery Effective for Older Women, Too (02/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit (02/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Seniors' Health
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Sepsis
- Two Drugs Found Equal in Treatment of Septic Shock (02/27/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sepsis
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Sexual Health
- Testosterone Levels Not Tied Sexual Function in Epileptic Men (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sexual Health
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- One in 4 Teen Girls Has a Sexually Transmitted Disease (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
- FDA Warns Companies Importing and Marketing Drugs Over the Internet that Fraudulently Claim to Prevent and Treat STDs (03/06/2008, Food and Drug Administration)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
- Height of Pitcher's Mound Can Strain Shoulders (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
- First-Time Shoulder Dislocations Helped By Surgery (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
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Sickle Cell Anemia
- Panel Finds Hydroxyurea Treatment Is Underutilized for Sickle Cell Disease (02/27/2008, National Institutes of Health)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sickle Cell Anemia
- Panel Finds Hydroxyurea Treatment Is Underutilized for Sickle Cell Disease
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Sinusitis
- Don't Prescribe Antibiotics for Adult Sinus Woes (03/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sinusitis
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Skin Cancer
- May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month (05/05/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Study Finds Outdoor Workers Are Less Likely to Get Screened for Skin Cancer (05/05/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
- Self-Exams, Screenings Vital for Detecting Skin Cancer (05/05/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
- Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks (04/26/2008, HealthDay)
- Caffeine Protects Mice from UV-Induced Skin Cancer (04/16/2008, Reuters Health)
- Experimental Drug Shrinks Advanced Skin Cancer (04/15/2008, Reuters Health)
- Women's Risk for a Certain Skin Cancer Varies by Geography (03/13/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Skin Cancer
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Skin Pigmentation Disorders
- Larger Skin Lesions More Likely to Be Melanoma (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Skin Pigmentation Disorders
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Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Nasal Surgery Helps Ease Sleep Apnea Symptoms (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Sharing Bed with Wife Helps Men's Sleep Apnea Rx (04/21/2008, Reuters Health)
- Surgery Only Works for Some Kids with Sleep Apnea (03/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk (02/21/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sleep Apnea
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Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Troubles Vary Between Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
- Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
- Sleep Problems Common in Kids with ADHD (04/25/2008, Reuters Health)
- Self-Scheduling Reduces Night Shift Health Effects (04/21/2008, Reuters Health)
- Children with Migraines at Higher Risk for Sleep Disorders (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Work Conflicts Can Do a Job on Your Sleep (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Sleep Disorder Linked to Neurodegenerative Conditions (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
- Persistent Insomnia Leads to Depression in Young Adults (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
- Sleep Deprivation Helps Spot Sleepwalkers (03/21/2008, HealthDay)
- Starved for Sleep? Watch Your Waistline (03/16/2008, HealthDay)
- Americans Sleepier Than Ever (03/03/2008, HealthDay)
- Surviving Daylight Saving Switch (03/02/2008, HealthDay)
- CDC Study Reveals Adults May Not Get Enough Rest or Sleep (02/28/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- TV Could Be Disrupting Your Kid's Sleep (02/25/2008, HealthDay)
- Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk (02/21/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sleep Disorders
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Smallpox
- CDC Helps Monitor Smallpox Vaccine Safety (03/17/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Also see MedlinePlus Smallpox
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Smoking
- Hookah Smoking Popular with the College Crowd (05/12/2008, Reuters Health)
- Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors (04/16/2008, HealthDay)
- Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
- NIDA Researchers Identify Genetic Variant Linked to Nicotine Addiction and Lung Cancer (04/02/2008, National Institute on Drug Abuse)
- Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
- Life Expectancy Tied to Education (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
- Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those with High Blood Pressure (03/06/2008, HealthDay)
- Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk (02/29/2008, HealthDay)
- Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke (02/28/2008, HealthDay)
- Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers (02/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Smoking's Effects on Genes May Play a Role in Lung Cancer Development and Survival (02/19/2008, National Cancer Institute)
- Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit (02/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Smoking
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Smoking and Youth
- Hookah Smoking Popular with the College Crowd (05/12/2008, Reuters Health)
- Peer-Led Program Helps Keep Teens Smoke-Free (05/09/2008, Reuters Health)
- Frequent Headache Linked with Smoking Risk in Teens (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
- Also see MedlinePlus Smoking and Youth
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Smoking Cessation
- New Evidence Provides Clinicians with Better Tools to Help Smokers Quit (05/07/2008, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
- Smokers with Lung Disease Need Extra Help to Quit (04/14/2008, Reuters Health)
- Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit after Seeing Ads (04/03/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Smoking Cessation
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Viral Therapy Slows Pediatric Tumors in Mice (02/15/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Spinal Cord Injuries
- Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Spinal Cord Injuries
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Spinal Stenosis
- Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Spinal Stenosis
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Sports Fitness
- The Pill Doesn't Affect Athletic Performance (05/02/2008, Reuters Health)
- Increased Heart Risk Seen for Retired NFL Players (03/30/2008, HealthDay)
- Human Growth Hormone Doesn't Improve Athletic Performance (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sports Fitness
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Sports Injuries
- Women Risk Bone Loss after Knee Surgery (04/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Young Gymnasts Tumbling and Vaulting Their Way to the ER (04/04/2008, HealthDay)
- Height of Pitcher's Mound Can Strain Shoulders (03/26/2008, HealthDay)
- New Guidelines Urged for Young Athletes' Neck Injuries (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sports Injuries
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Sports Safety
- Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety (05/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Pediatricians Issue New Rules on Strength Training (04/18/2008, Reuters Health)
- Human Growth Hormone Doesn't Improve Athletic Performance (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sports Safety
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Staphylococcal Infections
- Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
- Novel Approach Strips Staph of Virulence (02/14/2008, National Institutes of Health)
- Also see MedlinePlus Staphylococcal Infections
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Stem Cells
- Embryonic Stem Cells Turned Into Three Types of Heart Cells (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Heart's Stem Cells Not Created Equally (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways (04/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Cancer Stem Cells Created in Lab (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
- Fetal Cells Detected in Mothers' Blood Years After Donor Egg Pregnancies (04/02/2008, HealthDay)
- Umbilical Cord Blood Injections Aid Aging Brains (03/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Blood Stem Cells Originate in The Placenta (03/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Embryonic Stem Cell Protein Inhibits Melanoma (03/03/2008, HealthDay)
- Adult Stem Cells Help Those with Immune Disorders, Heart Disease (02/26/2008, HealthDay)
- Researchers Make Stem Cells That Secrete Insulin (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Repair Stroke Damage in Rats (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Scientists Show Stem Cells Don't Cause Cancer (02/14/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Stem Cells
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Steroids
- Corticosteroids of Little Use Against Childhood Meningitis (05/06/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Steroids
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Stomach Cancer
- Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects against Cancer (05/02/2008, HealthDay)
- Scientists Discover How Stomach Tumors Form (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Post-Op Chemo Fails to Boost Survival in Stomach Cancers (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Stomach Cancer
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Streptococcal Infections
- Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Streptococcal Infections
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Stress
- Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Heard the One about How to Beat Tension? (04/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Scientists Find Genetic Factor in Stress Response Variability (04/02/2008, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
- Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk (03/29/2008, HealthDay)
- Daily Stress May Raise Women's Risk of Cervical Cancer (02/15/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Stress
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Stroke
- Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk (05/09/2008, HealthDay)
- Stroke Survivors Walk Better with Human Help (05/08/2008, HealthDay)
- Awareness of Stroke Symptoms Lacking in U.S. (05/08/2008, Reuters Health)
- Socially Isolated Women Have Increased Stroke Risk (05/08/2008, Reuters Health)
- Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke (05/05/2008, HealthDay)
- Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors May Be Gender-Specific (05/01/2008, HealthDay)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Stroke Risk (04/28/2008, HealthDay)
- C-Section Delivery May Raise Risk of Stroke (04/25/2008, Reuters Health)
- Higher Wealth Linked to Lower Risk of Early Stroke (04/24/2008, HealthDay)
- Migraines' Frequency Influences Heart Attack, Stroke Risk (04/17/2008, HealthDay)
- Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke (04/15/2008, HealthDay)
- Special Treadmill Helps Stroke Patients Regain Normal Gait (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Stenting As Good As Surgery for Stroke Prevention (04/09/2008, HealthDay)
- First-Ever County Level Report on Stroke Hospitalizations (03/28/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Depression after Stroke Can Be Debilitating (03/27/2008, HealthDay)
- Artery Plaque Boosts Hispanics' Odds for Stroke (03/19/2008, HealthDay)
- Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers (03/11/2008, HealthDay)
- Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those with High Blood Pressure (03/06/2008, HealthDay)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk (03/06/2008, HealthDay)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk (02/28/2008, HealthDay)
- More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates in U.S. (02/23/2008, HealthDay)
- New Stroke Therapies Show Promise (02/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory (02/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk (02/21/2008, HealthDay)
- Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk (02/21/2008, HealthDay)
- In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Music Therapy Improves Stroke Outcomes (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Stem Cells Repair Stroke Damage in Rats (02/20/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Stroke
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Researchers Gain New Insights into SIDS (03/07/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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Suicide
- Abuse Changes Brains of Suicide Victims (05/07/2008, Reuters Health)
- Suicide Risk Substantial with Anorexia (05/06/2008, Reuters Health)
- Most Older Suicide Victims Not on Antidepressants (04/15/2008, Reuters Health)
- Suicide Data on Web Mostly Not Preventive (04/10/2008, HealthDay)
- FDA Probing Possible Link between Asthma Drug and Suicide Risk (03/27/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Suicide
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Sun Exposure
- Indoor Tanning Is Not As Safe As You Think. In fact, It's Totally Out (05/05/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
- May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month (05/05/2008, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Recent Advances Make Sunscreen More Effective and Easier to Use (05/05/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
- Caffeine Protects Mice from UV-Induced Skin Cancer (04/16/2008, Reuters Health)
- AAD Urges the Public to Be Sun Smart (03/26/2008, American Academy of Dermatology)
- Also see MedlinePlus Sun Exposure
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Surgery
- Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery (05/10/2008, HealthDay)
- Laparoscopic Surgery on Pancreas Has Fewer Complications (04/25/2008, HealthDay)
- Simultaneous Breast-Ovary Surgery Feasible (04/23/2008, Reuters Health)
- Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications (04/23/2008, HealthDay)
- Number of U.S. General Surgeons in Decline (04/22/2008, HealthDay)
- Heart Failure Raises Risks After Non-Cardiac Surgeries (03/25/2008, HealthDay)
- New Test Predicts Risk of Post-Surgery Kidney Injury (03/12/2008, HealthDay)
- Surgeon's Preferences Dictate Choice of Kidney Cancer Surgery (03/10/2008, HealthDay)
- E-Mails Improve Patient-Surgeon Communication (02/18/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Surgery
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Syphilis
- U.S. Syphilis Rate Grows for 7th Year in Row (03/12/2008, HealthDay)
- Also see MedlinePlus Syphilis
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Safety
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