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Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
Study found high intake of compound in fried foods, snacks, coffee upped chances of disease.
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Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance
Blood poisoner has claimed the lives of 30% of infected patients in U.K., researchers say.
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Clinical Trials Update: May 8, 2008
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  • Herpetic Neuralgia
  • Epilepsy

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    Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics
    Painful joint condition hinders exercise that helps manage both conditions, experts say.
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    Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings
    Study say figures are most likely too conservative.
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    Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish
    Researcher trying different drugs to ease condition in water creature.
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    Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
    Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds.
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    Health Highlights: May 8, 2008
  • Pull Ortho-Evra Birth-Control Patch From Market: Public Citizen
  • U.S. Moves to Tighten Medicare Drug Plan Rules
  • Too Few People Know All Stroke Symptoms: Study
  • Attack on Epilepsy Web Site Causes Migraines, Near-Seizures
  • Childhood Viral Disease Cases Continue to Climb in China
  • Swing Sets Recalled Due to Fall Hazard


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    FDA Approvals
    Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel With Constipation
    Approved for women 18 and older

    Device Approved to Assess Arterial Plaque
    Helps doctors evaluate heart attack risk

    Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related Constipation
    For people who use ongoing opioid therapy

    Gloves Made From New Form of Latex Approved
    May benefit health workers, patients allergic to traditional latex

    Cimzia Sanctioned to Treat Crohn's Disease
    For people who haven't responded to standard therapies
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