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Prescription Drugs'Z-Pack' Linked to Heart Risk
Azithromycin associated with increased risk of cardiovascular death
Mental HealthOnline 24x7 may Lead to Depression
Depressive symptoms and the way students use their Internet can be linked
Health NewsMelanoma Metastasis Test
Uveal melanoma 15 gene sequencing test for metastasis probability
Health NewsRacial Differences in Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer surgery racial disparity
Prescription DrugsOdds of ED Go Up With More Medications
Erectile dysfunction is worse for men who take multiple types of medication
Health NewsIs Kidney Cancer Rare?
Papillary renal cell carcinoma conclusions
Prescription DrugsGeneric Plavix on the Way
Plavix generics backed by the FDA
Prescription DrugsGeneric Plavix Approved
Multiple generic companies will manufacture clopidogrel
Mental HealthOmega-3s & Tourette’s Disorder
Tourettes patients may benefit from omega 3 fatty acids for tic impairments
Health NewsGoogling for Cancer Biomarkers
Pancreatic cancer biomarkers IDed with modified Google PageRank algorithm
Mental HealthRisks of Feeding Tubes in Dementia
Dementia often leads to a need for feeding assistance but feeding tubes are a controversial option
Mental HealthQuestioning Treatment of Repetition in Autism
Autism is often associated with repetitive behaviors and a new study questions an available treatment
Mental HealthManaging Doses to Increase Success
Antidepressant treatment often begins with a low dose then increased which may improve chances of success
Health NewsLung Cancer - Donna Summer's Last Dance
Donna Summers loses her war with cancer
Mental HealthComputer-Aided Drug Use Prevention
Substance abuse among teens might best be prevented with computer programs and dialogue
FeaturesAthletes & Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac death is preventable with screening and medical intervention with most cases
Mental HealthHow Good are Early Detection Methods for Autism
Autism diagnosis is appearing in very young children but how accurate is a diagnosis for a toddler
Health NewsLiver Cancer's Inheritance
Liver cancer genetic link in western population
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Blood Sugar Monitor App
Diabetes patients in US have access to new blood sugar monitor app for iPhone and iPod touch
Health NewsGenetics Are Half the Cancer Story
Brain cancer in children dependent on genes and original cell
Health NewsBone Loss Common in AS Patients
Osteoporosis among ankylosing spondylitis patients is common
Health NewsTest Spots Arthritis Before it Starts
Osteoarthritis can be diagnosed before symptoms show using new biomarker test
Prescription DrugsCosts and Benefits of Depression Drugs
Depression symptoms can be improved by adding antipsychotics but they cost more
Health NewsOne in Three Adults Have Hypertension
WHO finds high incidence of high blood pressure