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Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Inability to filter out background noise may be indicator of mild impairment, study says.
Source: HealthDay

Women and Men Urged to Seek 'Preconception Care'

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Doctors beginning task of implementing government-recommended guidelines.
Source: HealthDay

Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Only a quarter have emergency plan, less than half have educated staff, study finds.
Source: HealthDay

U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the Tuberculosis Burden

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

But targeted interventions could cut incidence of the respiratory disease.
Source: HealthDay

Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Even recipients with hepatitis C had good five-year survival rates, study finds.
Source: HealthDay

Sleep Apnea Linked to Night Heart Attacks

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Breathing problem often goes undetected, researcher notes.
Source: HealthDay

Laser Resurfacing Produces Long-Term Results

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

But study finds that skin discoloration can be common side effect.
Source: HealthDay

More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

If too few are tested, patient's treatment and prognosis may be affected, study says.
Source: HealthDay

Lidocaine Gel May Ease Mammography Discomfort

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Authors say image quality unaffected, other expert unsure .
Source: HealthDay

Spinal Cord Stem Cells May Act as Nerve Repair System

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Grown in lab, then returned to body, they could lead to nonsurgical treatments.
Source: HealthDay

Kidney Patients Less Likely to Get Heart Attack Meds

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EDT

Health service delivery may be a factor is lowered use of beta blockers and statins.
Source: HealthDay

Scientists Define 21 New Genes Associated with Crohn's Disease

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:06:09 EDT

Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Women who take topiramate should discuss preconception planning with their doctor.
Source: HealthDay

Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients.
Source: HealthDay

Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

They're much more inclined to have one removed than men, study shows.
Source: HealthDay

Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:44:43 EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Learn to Prevent & Recognize Concussions

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:40:15 EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Learn More about Fragile X Syndrome

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:38:04 EDT

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Virtually silent engines remove key cue to safety; group seeks legislative help.
Source: HealthDay

Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Combo of DNA activity, clinical clues could lead to smarter, tailored treatments, study suggests.
Source: HealthDay

Access is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:31:00 EDT

Smoking friends or stores selling cigarettes make the habit more likely, study finds.
Source: HealthDay