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Health News

Private Medicare Plans? Cost Questioned
2008-02-29 04:51 - The plans often cost beneficiaries more than the government-run Medicare program, Congressional investigators say.

U.N. Eyes Yellow Fever
2008-02-29 04:51 - The World Health Organization confirmed the first cases of the disease in a Latin American urban area in six decades.

M.S. Drug Linked to Liver Damage
2008-02-29 04:51 - Shares of Biogen Idec and the Elan Corporation fell Wednesday after the companies reported that some patients had liver injuries after taking the drug Tysabri.

Humane Society Sues U.S. in Cattle Case
2008-02-29 04:50 - The Humane Society sued the Agriculture Department on Wednesday for creating a ?loophole? that it said is permitting potentially sick cows into the food supply.

Aetna Backs Off a Colonoscopy Change
2008-02-29 04:50 - Bowing to critics, Aetna said it had suspended a plan to stop paying for routine use of a powerful anesthetic in a procedure to screen for colon cancer.

Senator Queries F.D.A. and Spinal Disk Maker
2008-02-29 04:50 - A member of the Senate Finance Committee has asked about potential financial conflicts among doctors involved in the research that led to F.D.A. approval of an artificial spinal disk.

Does Weight Lifting Make a Better Athlete?
2008-02-29 04:50 - Some training experts swear by weights. Others believe in plain old practice.

Panel Advises Flu Shots for Children Up to Age 18
2008-02-29 04:50 - The recommendation expands by about 30 million the number of children who should get annual influenza shots.

Twists in Chain of Supplies for Blood Drug
2008-02-29 04:50 - Differing statements from the factory owner and traders highlight the difficulty of tracing the supply chain in China for the blood-thinner heparin.

New York City to Help Doctors Track Patients? Records Electronically
2008-02-27 06:01 - After an investment of more than $60 million, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said New York City was ready to track patient’s medical records to provide better preventive care.


 
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