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Health News

2 Boys, 2 Sides, 2 Beds in an Israeli Hospital Ward
2008-02-14 04:50 - Many major hospitals in Israel regularly treat both Palestinians and Israelis and thus are no strangers to mixed feelings or incongruous scenes.

Americans Spend More to Treat Spine Woes
2008-02-14 04:50 - Although Americans are spending more money than ever to treat spine problems, their backs are not getting any better.

In Second Trial, Avastin Is Found Effective in Treating Breast Cancer
2008-02-14 04:50 - The results from the new clinical trial could increase the chances that the Food and Drug Administration will approve the drug for that use.

Boston Scientific Loses Patent Trial
2008-02-13 06:01 - A Texas jury has ruled that Boston Scientific’s drug-coated stents infringe a 1997 patent issued to a radiologist and has awarded the inventor $431 million in damages, Boston Scientific said.

Second Opinions, Through a Patient’s Eyes
2008-02-13 06:01 - Second opinions can be awkward, to say the least, for doctor and patient, and surprisingly little is known about them.

Exercise: Parkinson’s Patients Benefit From Tango
2008-02-13 06:01 - The results of a new study indicate that when Parkinson’s patients took tango classes, their balance improved.

Vision: Antioxidants May Cut Cataracts
2008-02-13 06:01 - The antioxidants vitamin E and lutein, from both food and supplements, may reduce women’s risk for cataracts, researchers report.

The Claim: If Possible, Avoid Hospitals on Weekends
2008-02-13 04:52 - Many public services are less reliable on weekends. But does that apply to medicine as well?

Reinventing Date Night for Long-Married Couples
2008-02-13 04:52 - Brain and behavior researchers say many couples are going about date night all wrong.

In Adolescents, Addiction to Tobacco Comes Easy
2008-02-13 04:52 - Teenagers can get hooked on one cigarette, a doctor warns.


 
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