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Fundamental Flaws In Many Medical Studies Must Be Fixed In Order To Ca
The arthritis drug Vioxx eased the pain of millions of patients -- but also increased heart attack and stroke risk among some of them. Such problems may often go unnoticed at first, but might be prevented if medical researchers changed the way they evaluate new medicines, medical devices and other treatments, according to a new study. Obesity And Stiff Arteries: A Problem Of Waist Management
Researchers at Virginia Tech are taking a closer look at body distribution patterns to learn more about how different types of obesity influence cardiovascular physiology and overall health. Chemotherapy And Tamoxifen Reduce Risk Of Second Breast Cancer, Study
Among breast cancer patients, both chemotherapy and tamoxifen independently reduced the risk of developing a second cancer in the other breast, according to a study published online Dec. 25 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The risk reduction persisted for at least 10 and 5 years, respectively. NASA'S Cassini Images Reveal Spectacular Evidence Of An Active Moon
Jets of fine, icy particles streaming from Saturn's moon Enceladus were captured in recent images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft. The images provide unambiguous visual evidence that the moon is geologically active. "For planetary explorers like us, there is little that can compare to the sighting of activity on another solar system body,"said Dr. Carolyn Porco, Cassini imaging team leader at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colo. "This has been a heart-stopper, and surely one of our most thrilling results." United Nations History: 60th Anniversary of the San Francisco Conferen
"In celebration of the United Nations sixtieth anniversary [in 2005], the United Nations Department of Public Information has organized a commemoration of the signing of the United Nations Charter, which took place in San Francisco on 26 June 1945."The site includes the message of the Secretary-General, a video clip, and a list of exhibits and activities commemorating the event. Also includes links to information about the 50th anniversary and to related documents. Vaporware Phantom Haunts Us All
Last year was a vintage year for vaporware. Not only did lots of promised products fail to materialize in 2004, but several companies also made repeat appearances on our annual roll call of shame. By Leander Kahney. Study Shows Increased Risk Of Common Infections In Diabetic Patients
People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of contracting respiratory, urinary tract and skin infections than people without diabetes, according to an article in the August 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, now available online. Has Steve Jobs Lost His Magic?
Jobs' keynote speeches are usually the highlight of this jaded reporter's working life. But this one sucked. Commentary by Leander Kahney. Two Markers Strongly Linked To Prostate Cancer Incidence And Mortality
Increased levels of two markers of inflammation, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP), are significantly associated with prostate cancer incidence and mortality almost a decade prior to diagnosis, say researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health. Patients With Head And Neck Cancer May Have Impairment Of Some Driving
A preliminary study suggests that patients with cancer in the head and neck region may have inferior performance in some driving skills compared with individuals without the disease, according to a new article.
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