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Health Highlights: March 11, 2010


FDA Approvals

Botox Approved for Spasticity in Stroke Victims
A common aftereffect of stroke

Heartburn Drug Kapidex Renamed to Dexilant
FDA approves name change to avoid confusion with other drugs

Generic Flomax Approved for Enlarged Prostate
A common condition in older men

Replacement Therapy Approved for Gaucher Disease
A rare genetic disorder

Successor to Combination Pneumococcal Vaccine Approved
Prevnar 13 offers broader protection against a host of bacterial diseases

Extended-Release Mirapex Approved for Parkinson's Disease
A once-daily treatment


FYI

Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia?
Things that can make you more susceptible

Health Tip: Don't Drive Distracted
Pay attention behind the wheel


Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor?
Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say.
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Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome
In two studies, scientists quickly scanned individuals' DNA to get at causes of disease.
>> complete story

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver
Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found

Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
Even a drive to the local store can end in getting lost, hurt, study finds

Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections
Device works on skin lesions caused by parasite in Iraq, Afghanistan, study finds

Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin
Finding could lead to better wound care, baldness treatments, experts say

Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality
Brain scans beat chance at identifying specific memories, scientists report

Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor
A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say

Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
Drug 'holiday' may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers say

Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury
Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say

Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern
'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds

Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine
CDC study found newest vaccine lowered chances of those under 5 getting the disease

U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer
Cancer Society study finds drop in death rates since 1970

Online Dating as Honest as Real Life
When fibs are told, men and women do so about equally, researchers say

Panel Finds Many Women Can Avoid Repeat C-Sections
Vaginal delivery after Cesarean often safe, but roadblocks remain, experts say

New Knee May Improve Balance
Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds

Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly
Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage

For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion
Ivermectin may offer alternative for hard-to-treat infestations, study shows

Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time
Children receive 30 mutations from each parent, researchers find

Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma
Lab study finds extract slows cancer growth without affecting healthy cells

 

 
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