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Health NewsPossible Sign of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer linked with high blood calcium levels
Mental HealthBeing Supportive Can Make a Difference
Depression in heart failure patients may be reduced with improved social support systems
Health NewsAn Offbeat Heart May Mess With the Mind
Atrial fibrillation linked to mild cognitive impairments in older patients
Health NewsAlzheimer's Now Linked to Diabetes
Alzheimers patients more likely to have history of diabetes
Mental HealthBipolar Disorder and Drug Abuse in Teens
Teens with bipolar disorder at greater risk for drug abuse if anxious or suicidal
Health NewsHearing Loss and the Aging Brain
Hearing loss can affect brain function in the elderly
Prescription DrugsCan Resistance to HER2 Therapy Be Overcome?
HER2 positive breast cancer cells respond to PI3K inhibitor and trastuzumab
Prescription DrugsSome Lack Access to Hypertension Rx
Hypertension in African American patients not being treated with diuretics despite recommendations
Health NewsDoes Rinse and Repeat Apply To CT Scans?
Neurological exams can determine the need for repeat CT scan in mild head injury patients
Prescription DrugsNew Life For Advanced Cancer Patients
Pancreatic cancer patients live longer with Abraxane and Gemzar
Mental HealthBlood Pressure and Brain Damage
High blood pressure in middle age was linked with early signs of damage to the brain
Health NewsWhy Stressors Make Us Eat
High calorie food may seem more appealing in tough times
Prescription DrugsChildren With Leukemia Have New Rx
Gleevec approved for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Gleevec for Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Gleevec blocks proteins that promote cancer development
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Exjade for Genetic Blood Disorder
Exjade treats chronic iron overload from non transfusion dependent thalassemia
FeaturesCancer Trends Nobody’s Talking About
Cancer cases and deaths in US estimated to increase in 2013
Prescription DrugsTolvaptan has Liver Injury Risk Says FDA
Tolvaptan caused elevations of liver injury markers in three patients
Health NewsChildhood Cancer Research Growing Up
Neuroblastoma treatment research will require different perspective of genomics
Health NewsGoals Not Met by Diabetic Kids
Type 1 diabetes blood sugar targets not achieved by many children
Health NewsHIV Positive? Check for Skin Cancer
HIV positive patients may have increased risks for non melanoma skin cancers
NaturalFatty Acids During Pregnancy
Pregnant women fatty acid levels relate to body fat percentage in their children
Prescription DrugsUp the Dose and Decrease Bathroom Urge
Overactive bladder patients may benefit from increased solifenacin dose
NaturalDoes Folic Acid Increase Your Cancer Risk?
Cancer incidence likely not impacted by folic acid intake
Health NewsWho’s Going to Hurt After Cancer Surgery?
Breast cancer surgery causes persistent pain in one in four women