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Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema05-15-2008

Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans

CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 6005-15-2008

ZOSTAVAX could prevent two thirds of shingles cases, expert says

Chemo for Mesothelioma Offers Limited Survival Benefits05-15-2008

Therapy does not appear to help quality of life for lung cancer linked to asbestos

Clinical Trials Update: May 15, 200805-15-2008
  • Multiple Myelomas

  • Insomnia

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Drug Works Well for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis05-15-2008

Ustekinumab injections every 3 months a more convenient regimen than current therapies

Embryonic Pathways Induce Stem Cell Traits05-15-2008

Regenerative ability holds promise for development of target-specific cancer drugs

Genes Play Part in Prostate Cancer Among Races05-15-2008

Whites at higher risk than Hispanics, but genetics determines who gets it

Health Highlights: May 15, 200805-15-2008
  • Large Increase Predicted in Cancer Drug Spending

  • Court Overturns Vioxx Verdict

  • Sweetwater Cheese Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

  • Multi-Drug Approach Needed in Bird Flu Pandemic: Study

  • Meningitis B Vaccine Shows Promise

  • Vitamin D May Prevent Prostate Cancer: Study

Health Tip: Keeping the Caregiver Healthy05-15-2008

Here are ways to prevent feeling burned out and stressed

Health Tip: Traveling During Pregnancy05-15-2008

You can make your trip safe with a little preparation

Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls05-15-2008

Some not clear on risks of problems, two surveys find

Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection05-15-2008

Treatment could help breast cancer patients and menopausal women, study finds

Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer05-15-2008

Findings in mouse model hint of new treatment strategies for the disease

New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices05-15-2008

Prevention is as important as intervention, specialists say

New Laser Approved to Treat Psoriasis05-15-2008

And other skin conditions

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food05-15-2008

70 people, many of them young children, were sickened after handling the food, CDC says

Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat05-15-2008

The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial

Stroke Patients at High Risk for Falls05-15-2008

After hospital, they're twice as likely to be injured, so prevention strategies are key

Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart05-15-2008

Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds

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