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Health NewsGood News for Parkinson's Patients
Anticholinergic medications not linked to dementia risk in Parkinson's disease patients
Prescription DrugsBlood Pressure Meds: Old Vs. New
Angiotensin receptor blockers may be as effective as ACE inhibitors for blood pressure regulation
Health NewsCancer: Living Better, Living Longer
US cancer death rate continued overall decline
FDA ApprovalsApproved: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment
Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix FDA-approved to treat diabetic foot ulcers
Health NewsThe Pill: Harmful in Early Pregnancy?
Oral contraceptives taken just before, during pregnancy not linked to higher birth defect risk
FDA ApprovalsOmnigraft Gains Approval
Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix approved to treat diabetic foot ulcers
Health NewsThe Story on Scar Treatment
Scar treatment strategies reviewed as they relate to children, teens
Health NewsUS Dietary Guidelines Update: OK for Coffee, Eggs
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 - 2020 updated to reflect recent research
Health NewsKeeping an Eye on Infant Eye Disease
Bevacizumab injection for retinopathy of prematurity linked to low blood pressure in infants
Health NewsArtificial Pancreas Appears Promising
Artificial pancreas device to treat type 1 diabetes to undergo final tests, could get FDA nod
FDA AlertsMagnesium Sulfate for Injection Recalled
Hospira recalls one lot of magnesium sulfate in water for injection due to incorrect bar code
Health NewsBringing Cancer Into the Light
LUM015 injection illuminates cancer cells, may assist in tumor removal
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Health NewsWhat's Behind Postmenopausal Depression?
Postmenopausal depression linked to age at menopause onset, duration of reproductive period
Health NewsGood News for Kids Born by IVF
In vitro fertilization, other infertility treatments not linked to developmental delays in children
FeaturesDon't Make This Common Car Seat Mistake
Winter car seat safety tips released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumer Reports
Health NewsExperimental Rx Could Boost Memory
BPN14770 memory drug enters phase I clinical trial
Health NewsWhy Heart Failure Patients Shouldn't Give Up
Exercise, diet interventions may benefit obese, older adults with heart failure
Health NewsThe 411 on Flu Vaccines
Live attenuated influenza vaccine may be less effective than inactivated vaccine among children, teens
Health NewsTo Help Your Kidneys, Check Your Blood Sugar
Diabetic kidney damage may begin with prediabetes blood sugar levels
FDA AlertsNoxafil Label Revised
Noxafil (posaconazole) dosing errors occurred when switching between different oral formulations
Prescription DrugsBefore Cancer Surgery, Blood Thinners Appeared Safe
Blood-thinning medications before cancer surgery not tied to increased bleeding risk
FDA AlertsFDA Strengthens Surgical Mesh Requirements
Surgical mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse transvaginally gets stronger data requirements from FDA
Health NewsVitamin D: No Help for Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea likely not affected by vitamin D deficiency
Health NewsWhat Vitamin D Might Do for MS Patients
High-dose vitamin D may benefit multiple sclerosis patients