Topic: General Health

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

FDA Clears First of Its Kind Suture Made Using DNA Technology

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 09:01 AM

	The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it has cleared for marketing in the U.S. the TephaFLEX Absorbable Suture—the first absorbable polymer suture made from material isolated from bacteria modified by recombinant DNA technology. Read full article: 'FDA Clears First of Its Kind Suture Made Using DNA Technology'

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Gene Variant Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:59 AM

	Extensive genetic analysis has uncovered a gene variant that cuts the risk of breast cancer by 10 percent, scientists say. Read full article: 'Gene Variant Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer'

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Indicators for risk of heart disease higher in passive smokers

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:57 AM

	Exposure to secondhand smoke at work, home or elsewhere results in a disproportionate rise in markers that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers said in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Read full article: 'Indicators for risk of heart disease higher in passive smokers'

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INTENSE CESSATION TREATMENT PROVES SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH-RISK SMOKERS

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:55 AM

Hospitalized patients who undergo structured treatment to quit smoking are significantly more likely to remain smoke-free, says a new study. New research published in the February issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), suggests that high-risk smokers with acute cardiovascular disease are three to four times more likely to quit smoking when treated with an intensive smoking cessation program.

Read full article: 'INTENSE CESSATION TREATMENT PROVES SUCCESSFUL IN HIGH-RISK SMOKERS'

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Majority of Drug-Coated Stent Use Not Approved by FDA

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:48 AM

	About 60 percent of the drug-coated stents that have become the center of intense controversy are being used in cases not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, studies show. Read full article: 'Majority of Drug-Coated Stent Use Not Approved by FDA'

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Newer Drugs Beat Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer Survival

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:46 AM

	Postmenopausal breast cancer patients who switch from tamoxifen therapy to another type of drug, called an aromatase inhibitor, may gain a significant boost in survival, Italian research shows. Read full article: 'Newer Drugs Beat Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer Survival'

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Siestas May Cut Heart Disease Risk

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:43 AM

	A large study of Greek men and women suggests that taking a daily midday nap may reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by more than 30 percent. Read full article: 'Siestas May Cut Heart Disease Risk'

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'Natural' Remedies May Interfere With Clinical Trials

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:37 AM

	Patients in phase 1 cancer trials may be skewing the results if they are also taking vitamins, herbal preparations, minerals and other dietary supplements, researchers report. Read full article: ''Natural' Remedies May Interfere With Clinical Trials'

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Black Moms Face Triple the Risk of 'Preemie' Birth

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:32 AM

	Black women are three times more likely than white women to deliver their babies prematurely, a new study reveals. Read full article: 'Black Moms Face Triple the Risk of 'Preemie' Birth'

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Dealers, Family Biggest Sources of Illegal Prescription Painkillers

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 - 08:28 AM

	Despite media reports of addicts getting prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin from the Internet, most of them are actually getting these drugs from family, friends or dealers, a new study finds. Read full article: 'Dealers, Family Biggest Sources of Illegal Prescription Painkillers'

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