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Health Highlights: Feb. 8, 2010


FDA Approvals

Xiaflex Approved for Rare Hand Condition
Dupuytren's contracture limits finger use

Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb
To include certain postmenopausal women who need hormone therapy

Victoza Sanctioned for Type 2 Diabetes
But it may cause thyroid tumors and other side effects, FDA says

Morphine Sulfate Solution Approved
For acute and chronic pain

Ampyra Approved for Adults With MS
Helps those who have trouble walking

Heart-Assist System Approved for Severe Heart Failure
Among people who aren't candidates for heart transplant


FYI

Health Tip: Spot Unsafe Playgrounds
Equipment that could be dangerous

Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion
Things that can stuff up your nose


Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer
Patients should avoid taking the two drugs together, researchers say.
>> complete story

'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome, Too
Tobacco residue may give rise to new pollutants indoors, chemists suggest.
>> complete story

Mediterranean Diet May Help Keep You Smarter
Study finds less damage to brain tissue when the regimen is followed

Older Stroke Patients Are Getting Better Treatment
More get recommended therapies, study finds

Glaucoma Drugs May Play Role in Longer Life
Early death risk drops with use, but other factors may contribute, experts say

Stem Cell Research Makes Another Advance
Using a new method, scientists reprogram adult cells to develop into myriad cell types

High Blood Pressure May Predict Dementia in Some Seniors
Link seen in those with trouble organizing thoughts, but not memory loss

Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found

Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say

Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say

3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds

Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly
As grip declines, so does survival, study finds

Beer for the Bones?
Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds

Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging
Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says

Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
Experimental agent targets serotonin in the gut, triggering bone formation

Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study
Trichloroethylene was widely used industrial solvent

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010

Fibroids May Raise Risk of Stillbirth
Monitoring fetal growth in women with these tumors advisable, study says

Spectators Need to Prepare for Olympic Games, Too
Health experts urge travelers to take steps to prevent illness

Ski Helmets Encouraged for All
Head injuries reduced without harm to neck, researchers find

 

 
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