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Study Asserts Need for New Treatments for Delirium (7/9/2009)
Questions to Pharmacists Rise After Michael Jackson's Death (7/9/2009)
Prostate Drug Appears Safer Than Thought (7/8/2009)
'Easter Island' Drug Adds Years to Mice (7/8/2009)
FDA Mandates Tougher Warnings for Pain Pills (7/7/2009)
Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin (7/6/2009)
Living Healthily on Less (7/5/2009)
New Weapons in Fight Against TB? (7/3/2009)
If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next? (7/2/2009)
Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection (7/1/2009)
With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up (7/1/2009)
Drugs May Not Slow Kidney Damage in Diabetes (7/1/2009)
Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease (6/30/2009)
Statins Might Stave Off Alzheimer's (6/30/2009)
Younger People Appear More at Risk From New Swine Flu (6/29/2009)
Constipation May Lead to Other Problems (6/28/2009)
New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis (6/27/2009)
Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working (6/22/2009)
Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA (6/19/2009)
Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia (6/18/2009)
Stroke Damage Is Less in Rats Given Opioids (6/17/2009)
Drug May Stem Slide Into Alzheimer's for Some (6/15/2009)
Drug Shows Promise Against Childhood Epilepsy (6/15/2009)
Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin (6/15/2009)
Diabetes Drug Byetta May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients (6/11/2009)
Longer Hormone Treatment May Improve Prostate Cancer Outlook (6/10/2009)
Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study (6/10/2009)
Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly (6/4/2009)
Drug Combo Proves Powerful Against Lung Cancer (6/1/2009)
Research Finds 'New Crop' of Breast Cancer Genes (6/1/2009)
Drug Trials Show Modest Gains Against Lung Cancer (6/1/2009)
Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism (6/1/2009)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Fight Swine Flu (5/29/2009)
Value of Taking Aspirin to Cut Heart Risk Varies (5/29/2009)
Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts (5/28/2009)
Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry (5/28/2009)
Fingerprints May Vanish With Cancer Drug (5/27/2009)
Tailored Treatments Effective for Depression Due to Pain (5/26/2009)
Parents Often Puzzled by Medicine Labels (5/26/2009)
Drug May Extend Life When Breast Cancer Spreads (5/26/2009)
Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks (5/26/2009)
Cancer Drug May Boost Risk of Gastrointestinal Perforation (5/25/2009)
Drug May Lessen Amputation Risk for Diabetics (5/22/2009)
Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma (5/21/2009)
Drug Combo Keeps Kidney Artery-Vein Grafts Viable (5/20/2009)
Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax (5/19/2009)
Love Hormone May Ease Discussion of Painful Topics (5/18/2009)
Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs (5/18/2009)
Chewable Aspirin More Readily Absorbed (5/15/2009)
Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry (5/14/2009)
Scorpion Anti-Venom Speeds Children's Recovery (5/13/2009)
Small Drug Promo Items May Influence Young Doctors (5/11/2009)
Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine (5/8/2009)
New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors' Pain (5/7/2009)
U.S. Mental Health Spending Rises, But Many Still Left Out (5/5/2009)
Stopping Antidepressants Boosts Risk of PMS Relapse (5/4/2009)
Newly Identified Compounds May Inhibit Strep Infection (5/1/2009)
Prescription Training Puts Docs in Shoes of Older Patients (5/1/2009)
Leukemia Risk From MS Drug May Be Up (4/30/2009)
Drug Combo May Relieve MS Symptoms (4/30/2009)
Tysabri May Treat Myelin Sheath Damage From MS (4/29/2009)
Automated Calls May Help Doctors Monitor Patients (4/28/2009)
Topical Treatment May Ease Erectile Dysfunction (4/27/2009)
Drug May Help Against Inflammatory Breast Cancer (4/27/2009)
Nanoparticles May Help Attack Cancer More Directly (4/25/2009)
Marijuana Is Option to Unpleasant Meds, Teens Say (4/24/2009)
Device Thwarts Attacks on Transplanted Pancreatic Cells (4/23/2009)
Osteoporosis Drugs Might Not Raise Cancer Risk (4/22/2009)
A 'Smart Bomb' for Prostate Cancer? (4/21/2009)
Estrogen May Combat Marijuana's Effect on Cognition (4/20/2009)
Chemo Combo Shows Promise Against Ovarian Cancer (4/20/2009)
Almost 1 in 10 Young Video Game Users 'Addicted' (4/20/2009)
Grapefruit Juice Boosts Anti-Cancer Drug's Effects (4/20/2009)
Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia (4/17/2009)
Newer Antipsychotics May Boost Weight in Alzheimer's Patients (4/15/2009)
Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine May Harm Child's Brain (4/15/2009)
Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence (4/15/2009)
Researchers Create Long-Acting Local Anesthetic (4/14/2009)
Impotence Drugs Don't Harm Vision: Study (4/14/2009)
Heart Screening Not Effective for Type 2 Diabetics (4/14/2009)
Oxycodone May Reduce Shingles Pain (4/10/2009)
Medication May Improve Scar Healing (4/10/2009)
Parkinson's Drugs Can Trigger Unhealthy Behaviors (4/10/2009)
New Drug May Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis (4/9/2009)
Three Drinks a Day Doubles Risk of Tremor (4/9/2009)
Pot-Smoking Drivers Tied to Range of Road Accidents (4/8/2009)
Drug Improves Survival in Mice With Brain Tumors (4/2/2009)
New Antibiotic Could Shorten TB Treatment (4/2/2009)
New HIV Drug May Help Those Resistant to Therapy (4/1/2009)
Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins (3/30/2009)
Hormone Reduces Mortality in Heart Patients With High BP (3/30/2009)
Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins (3/30/2009)
What Causes Mystery Heart Condition? (3/26/2009)
Licorice May Block Absorption of Organ Transplant Drug (3/24/2009)
Study IDs Gene Variants Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death (3/23/2009)
Genetics Should Decide Warfarin Dose, Study Reiterates (3/20/2009)
FDA Panel Backs New Anti-Clotting Drug (3/20/2009)
Study Finds Millions More May Benefit From Statins (3/19/2009)
Drug Fails to Slow Progression of Atherosclerosis (3/17/2009)
Narcolepsy Drug Might Be Addictive (3/17/2009)
Low-Dose Acitretin May Reduce Nail Psoriasis (3/17/2009)
Admissions for Prescription Painkiller Abuse on Rise (3/17/2009)
Alzheimer's Drug May Someday Help Head Trauma Victims (3/16/2009)
Fewer Teens Sniffing Glue, Household Products (3/16/2009)
Cancer Drug May Offer New Hope for Lupus Patients (3/13/2009)
Many Seniors Not Selecting Lowest Cost Medicare Drug Plans (3/13/2009)
Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Increased Fatigue (3/12/2009)
Parkinson's Treatment Drugs Even Out Over Long Term (3/11/2009)
Malaria Drug Doesn't Boost Survival Odds With Prion Diseases (3/11/2009)
Drinking May Trigger Genetic Marker for Depression (3/6/2009)
Drug Could Make Melanoma More Vulnerable to Chemo (3/6/2009)
Safety of Labor-Delaying Drugs Questioned (3/6/2009)
Skin Patches Can Cause Burns During MRIs (3/5/2009)
Gene Variant Tied to Cocaine-Induced Paranoia (3/4/2009)
Supreme Court Rejects Limits on Drug-Injury Lawsuits (3/4/2009)
'Fasting Signal' Offers Clues to Insulin Resistance in the Obese (3/3/2009)
Blood Thinner, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky After Heart Attack (3/3/2009)
Concerted Effort Needed to Fight Drug-Resistant Flu Strain (3/3/2009)
Teens Undertreated for Substance Abuse (3/2/2009)
Drug Improves Mobility in Some MS Patients (2/27/2009)
Hormone Drug May Help Drinkers Stay Sober (2/27/2009)
Lowering BP in Dialysis Cases Cuts Heart Risks (2/26/2009)
Antibiotic Combo Fights Resistant TB (2/26/2009)
Nausea Drug Shows Promise Against Opioid Addiction (2/18/2009)
Beta Blocker Blocks Feelings of Bad Memories (2/16/2009)
Add More Facts to Drug Ads, Experts Urge (2/16/2009)
New Anti-Clotting Treatment Urged for Cancer Patients (2/13/2009)
Report Urges Broader Effort to Stem Emotional Disorders in Youth (2/13/2009)
Drug Inhibits Colon Cancer in Mice (2/12/2009)
Docs Override Most Electronic Drug Warnings (2/12/2009)
Study Brings Value of Echocardiography Into Focus (2/12/2009)
Poll Shows Strong Support for Obama Health Care Reforms (2/11/2009)
'Near-Wins' Boost Desire to Keep Gambling (2/11/2009)
Cyclosporine Eye Drops a Good Deal for Dry Eye (2/10/2009)
Long-Term Aspirin Use Seems to Protect Against Colorectal Lesions (2/10/2009)
Marijuana Linked to Aggressive Testicular Cancer (2/9/2009)
Painkiller Abuse Increases Among Young Adults (2/9/2009)
FDA Seeks Better Regulation of Painkillers (2/9/2009)
Fertility Drugs Do Not Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk (2/6/2009)
Leprosy Drug Holds Promise for Autoimmune Diseases (2/4/2009)
Methamphetamine Abuse Costs U.S. $23.4 Billion (2/4/2009)
New Standards Set for Heparin and Glycerin (2/4/2009)
Adding a Cancer Drug May Make Matters Worse (2/4/2009)
SSRI Antidepressants May Lower Adult Suicide Risk (2/3/2009)
Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive (2/3/2009)
Newer Sedative May Reduce Delirium in ICU Patients (2/2/2009)
Old Tech Helps Soldiers With New Wound Infection (1/29/2009)
Substance Abuse Hinders TB Treatment (1/27/2009)
Hormone-Boosting Drug May Help Treat Frailty (1/27/2009)
Hallucinations Are Rare Side Effects of ADHD Medications (1/26/2009)
Gender May Influence Heart Failure Treatment (1/22/2009)
Older Drug Effective in Treating Pediatric Nerve Cancer (1/20/2009)
Study Weighs Cost, Benefit of Gene Tests Before Warfarin Rx (1/20/2009)
Antidepressant Eases Anxiety in Older Adults (1/20/2009)
HIV Drug a Double-Edged Sword for Infants (1/18/2009)
Antacids Are Best First Choice for Indigestion (1/16/2009)
FDA Warns of Skin-Numbing Drug Dangers (1/16/2009)
Newer Contraceptives Don't Increase Heart Risk (1/15/2009)
Menthol Cigarettes the Most Addictive (1/15/2009)
Newer Antipsychotics Pose Cardiac Risk: Study (1/14/2009)
Team Designs Gold Nanoparticles to Deliver Multiple Drugs (1/9/2009)
Antipsychotics Up Death Risk in Alzheimer's Patients (1/9/2009)
Guidelines Unveiled for Treating Clogged Heart Arteries (1/8/2009)
FDA Backs Cholesterol Drug Vytorin (1/8/2009)
Heart Drug May Be a Cancer Fighter (1/7/2009)
Health Care Spending in U.S. Grew at Lowest Rate in a Decade (1/6/2009)
Researchers Report Progress in Fight Against Fat (1/6/2009)
Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage (1/5/2009)
Study Links Osteoporosis Drugs to Jaw Trouble (1/1/2009)
Dubious Drugs, Tainted Foods Top 2008's Health Stories (12/31/2008)
Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells (12/31/2008)
Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit? (12/30/2008)
Optimal Warfarin Dosing Improves Anticoagulation Control (12/30/2008)
Guide on Blood Thinner Now Available in Spanish (12/29/2008)
Cancer Drug May Help With Kidney Transplants (12/29/2008)
Statins Help Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery (12/26/2008)
Honey Bees on Cocaine 'Dance' When Food Is Found (12/25/2008)
Gene Ups Risk for Those on Blood-Thinner Plavix (12/23/2008)
FDA Warns About Weight Loss Products (12/23/2008)
Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies (12/19/2008)
New Guidelines Issued for Management of IBS (12/18/2008)
Alzheimer's Drugs Also Treat Behavioral, Psych Problems (12/17/2008)
Older Drugs Better at Fighting Depression in Parkinson's Patients (12/17/2008)
Program Aids Hospital Compliance With Stroke Guidelines (12/16/2008)
FDA Faults Drug Information for Consumers (12/16/2008)
Experimental Weight-Loss Pill Passes Early Test (12/13/2008)
Osteoporosis Drug Seems to Shrink Breast Tumors (12/12/2008)
Study Questions Value of Anti-Meth Campaign (12/11/2008)
Study Suggests Sugar May Be Addictive (12/10/2008)
Statin Use Doesn't Inhibit Lymphoma Drug Therapy (12/9/2008)
Non-Hormonal Therapies Aid Breast Cancer Patients (12/9/2008)
Women's Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack (12/8/2008)
Seizure Meds Can Be Safely Withdrawn From Kids With Epilepsy (12/8/2008)
Decongestant Exposure Needs Closer Look (12/5/2008)
Self-Dosing Pain Medication Errors Too Common: Study (12/5/2008)
Most Newer Antipsychotics No Better Than Older Ones, Just Different (12/5/2008)
Robotic Device Could Help Stroke Patients (12/4/2008)
School-Based Program Can Change Kids' Lives (12/3/2008)
Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin (12/3/2008)
Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics (12/3/2008)
Drug Effective for Temporary Sleep Disruptions (12/2/2008)
Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy (12/2/2008)
Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage (12/1/2008)
Few Young Adults Seek Treatment for Psych Disorders (12/1/2008)
Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk (11/28/2008)
Drug to Prevent Preterm Labor Shows Little Benefit (11/26/2008)
Genes May Predict Lymphoma Treatment Outcome (11/26/2008)
Gene Test Could Predict Colon Cancer's Return (11/25/2008)
New Migraine Drug Shows Promise (11/24/2008)
5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs (11/24/2008)
Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny of 'Off-Label' Drug Use (11/24/2008)


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