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MRSA-fighting drug is approved by FDA panelemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The need is great for a potent, oral antibiotic drug to treat resistant infections, say physicians, who are running out of effective treatments. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - January 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Report focuses on long-term effects of battlefield brain injuriesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Traumatic brain injury has become the signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, yet its effects are often overlooked. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - January 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Call for widespread HIV tests has been only partially heardemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Widespread screening can help curb HIV's spread and connect those already infected with lifesaving treatment, say testing advocates. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - January 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Teens' health care often a missed opportunityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A retooled health care system that includes a focus on adolescents is needed, as are coordination of primary and specialty care. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - January 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Shorter antibiotic course for latent TB increases complianceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The fight against this respiratory illness has been hampered by time-intensive, hard-to-take regimens. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Exercise, weight control, adequate sleep found to reduce cancer riskemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Both fitness and fatness appear to play an important role in breast cancer risk. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Screening, tobacco control drive cancer declinesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Referrals for mammograms and colonoscopies from a patient's medical home are found to boost follow-through. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Malaria vaccine proving promisingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Researchers are planning phase III trials. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Health experts seek more awareness about Chagasemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Detection and treatment of this disease spread by a Latin American parasite are difficult because those infected are often asymptomatic when therapies are most effective. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 31, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

More to know about COPD: Disputing the myths about an underdiagnosed diseaseemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This condition is often missed or misunderstood. Experts urge more awareness and newer diagnostic tools. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 31, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

High case rates make D.C. the nation's HIV/AIDS capitalemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Physicians confronting the city's AIDS epidemic are urged to follow the CDC's recommendation to test widely. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 31, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Understanding the gender divide (AHA Scientific Sessions 2006)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Studies find mechanisms for the well-documented gap between outcomes for men and women with heart disease and suggest strategies for narrowing it. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 25, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

"Whole patient" approach needed in diabetes careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Older patients often have more than one chronic condition and need guidance to prioritize self-care, according to a new study. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 17, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Salt limits urged for processed foods, restaurant mealsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The AMA and others recommend that the FDA follow the example of nations that restrict the level of sodium in foods. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 17, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Santa aging well, ho-ho-ho'ing to healthemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society spotlights Mr. Claus to educate the public about living longer; others raise awareness of a seasonal spike in heart attacks. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 17, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Number of diagnosed STDs is growingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The boost may come from unsafe sex, increased testing, improved diagnostic technology and emerging drug resistance. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 3, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Studies link pill to increased heart risks; but positives still outweigh negativesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Oral contraceptives may also slightly increase chance of cervical cancer, but experts say these papers are not reason enough to discontinue it. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 3, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Flu vaccine plentiful, a change from the pastemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Physicians say it's no longer necessary to prioritize who gets shots, and public health officials are talking about recommending them for everyone. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - December 3, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Pain care urged as a priority for wounded, returning veteransemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Physicians are called upon to stop pain to prevent lasting changes in the nervous system and a downward spiral toward disability. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 26, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Smoking quit rates stall as anti-tobacco funding declinesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
People with tobacco-related chronic diseases are more likely to smoke than are those who are not sick. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 26, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Lymphedema no longer rare, still underdiagnosedemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Climbing rates of obesity may be adding to the burdens of the lymphatic system and boosting the number of cases of lymphedema. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 26, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

City vs. country: Cancer found at earlier stages in rural patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Better screening for all is urged by researchers in a new study that looked at colorectal and lung cancer. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 26, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

More teens test positive for drugs, alcohol at sick care visitsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The high rates have experts calling for substance abuse screening to be performed whenever possible. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 19, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Nephrologists warn of kidney failure induced by drugs, medical proceduresemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
As the population with renal damage grows, experts are looking to reduce the risk of this occurring as the result of medical care. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 19, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Cardiovascular disease down in diabeticsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Experts suspect this finding may be the result of more aggressive medical care but expressed caution because not all reasons for this trend may be healthy. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 19, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New CDC report, recent events add to MRSA's infamyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Public health experts have long been concerned about this superbug, but occurrences have propelled it into the mainstream. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 5, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Drop in mortality rates continues for most common cancersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
But a new report also finds significant cancer rates among American Indians and Alaska Natives, in contrast to earlier beliefs. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 5, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

A stronger stand on student health: Junk food out, recess inemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The medical community can play an important role in helping schools achieve goals that include fighting obesity and curbing tobacco use. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - November 5, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Caffeine may boost acetaminophen risk to liveremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
High doses of both substances may be needed to cause such damage, but researchers are calling for greater caution. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 15, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Doctors' Web site offers connections for fun and exerciseemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Social networks influence weight, and this physician-created effort aims to eliminate one excuse for a sedentary lifestyle. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 15, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Focus on care plans, quality of life for cancer survivorsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Physicians are looking for ways to enhance care after cancer treatment for this growing patient population. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 15, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New law expands FDA monitoring, fundsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The multifaceted measure covers drug safety -- including stepped-up monitoring of drugs on the market -- children's special needs and food safety. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 15, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Lung cancer rates high for women nonsmokersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Researchers are moving beyond chemotherapy to study the biology of lung cancer to defeat this killer. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 8, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Teens (but not adults) backing away from illicit drugs; underage drinking, smoking remain problematicemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A recent survey indicates prescription drug abuse is increasing among older teens and young adults, and the source is often the family medicine cabinet. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 8, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Separating the subtleties: Mental illness in primary careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Primary care physicians often face diagnostic challenges because of overlapping symptoms and the limited amount of time they have with each patient. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 8, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Health survey dilemma: Can you hear me now?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
With cell phones replacing landlines, researchers seek to ensure that the answers they get are accurate when they ask about health behaviors. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 8, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Survey helps set baseline for teen vaccinationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Data on rates are expected to help with the work ahead -- attracting more teens into exam rooms. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 1, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Only 77% wash hands after using the toiletemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Advocates are pushing for more frequent scrubbings in health care and non-health care settings. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 1, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

No excuses not to get the flu vaccine this yearemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The advice: Expand the vaccination period and, while you're at it, don't forget to offer a pneumococcal shot for elderly patients. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 1, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Routine HIV testing making slow inroadsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Guideline change still faces significant legal, financial and logistical hurdles. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 1, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Long dormant, antibiotic pipeline flowing again with more than 120 compounds in developmentemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
After years of concern about the dearth of new bacteria-fighting drugs, researchers are investigating a greater number of novel compounds than ever before. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - October 1, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Federal funding cuts could threaten public health progressemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Gains in preparedness since the 2001 attacks have also led to improved readiness for other types of emergencies. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 24, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Altering perceptions: Good outcomes from "club drugs"?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Researchers are investigating whether the illicit drugs that keep some revelers on the dance floor for hours have legitimate medical uses. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 24, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Blood tests as good as genetic typing for celiac detectionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Experts say biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis, and gene testing still has a role. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 17, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

From traditional to modern: Artists offer their takes on healthemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
An art exhibit provides an often-humorous take on the world of medicine. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 17, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New asthma guidelines aim at controlemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Frequent patient monitoring, education, control of allergens and proper use of medications are vital to good asthma management. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 17, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

FDA proposes new sunscreen rating systememail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The rule would require more label detail about products' UVA and UVB blocking ability. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 10, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Drug treatments for acid reflux are facing new FDA scrutinyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The agency is investigating if PPIs negatively affect the heart, although early analysis suggests not. Also, a recent study associates H2 blockers with cognitive decline. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 10, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

"Outbreaks" show pertussis diagnosis not easyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The CDC seeks a better test to differentiate pertussis from other respiratory illnesses. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 10, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Trials of treating the elderly: Determining drug safety and effectivenessemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Older participants are not usually recruited for clinical trials, leaving the path to proven treatments littered with uncertainty. (Source: American Medical News - HEALTH)
Source: American Medical News - HEALTH - September 10, 2007 Category: American Health Source Type: news