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Cells change identity in promising breakthrough
(AP)
AP - Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases.
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:16:13 GMT
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In NYC, new HIV infections 3 times national rate
(AP)
AP - New data show New York City residents are contracting the virus that causes AIDS at three times the national rate.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:04:00 GMT
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Police: Disabled Palestinian siblings hidden away
(AP)
AP - A Palestinian couple locked their disabled son and daughter away for decades out of fear they would ruin the marriage prospects of a healthy child if discovered, police said Wednesday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:06:38 GMT
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FDA OKs blood test for heart transplant rejection
(AP)
AP - Government regulators on Wednesday cleared the way for broader use of a blood test that can spare heart transplant patients the ordeal of repeated biopsies to check if their bodies are rejecting the new organ.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:49:02 GMT
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Study outcome won't sway company on eye drug
(AP)
AP - What does a company do when there's anecdotal evidence that two of its drugs are equally effective in treating a leading cause of blindness in the elderly, one costing patients $60 per treatment and the other $2,000?
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:49:27 GMT
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Fat Cells in Obese People Are 'Sick'
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Fat cells in obese people
are "sick" compared to those in lean people, a new study shows.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:02:20 GMT
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STDs common among arrested teenagers
(Reuters)
Reuters - Teenagers arrested for juvenile
offenses have a high rate of sexually transmitted diseases, so
screening these teens soon after arrest may help catch many
cases, a new study suggests.
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:15:48 GMT
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4 More Deaths Reported Among Byetta Patients
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- The makers of the type 2
diabetes drug Byetta reported Tuesday the deaths of four more people who'd
been taking the medication.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:02:31 GMT
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Health Tip: Leaving Your Children Alone
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's important for a child to learn to be
independent and care for himself. But how do you know when a child is old
and mature enough to stay alone?
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:02:30 GMT
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Antipsychotic Drug Use Up in Elderly Despite Warnings
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Safety warnings slowed the use of
antipsychotic drugs in seniors with dementia. But the overall use of the
drugs in the elderly increased, a finding which suggests that warnings may
not be sufficient to protect patients, Canadian researchers say.
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:46:39 GMT
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Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) -- People throughout the world have
major misconceptions when it comes to what causes cancer, new research
suggests.
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:02:28 GMT
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