Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 6, 2008
- Healthy Patient Studies
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Premature Ejaculation
Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines Not getting preventive care biggest reason for immunization shortfall, study finds Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home Exotic pets like rodents, reptiles and monkeys can carry disease, report warns Free Prescription Drug Samples Pose Risk to Kids Few actually go to needy children, and newer meds lack safety profile, study finds New Test Detects Rare Leukemia More Quickly Researchers also found technique could track response to treatments Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients However, treatment does not slow disease progression, researchers say Form IDs Spinal Patients Likely to Stick With Therapy 13-item questionnaire predicts who will be more active in post-surgery rehab Book Offers Novel Approach to Weight Loss Girls who read story with subtle message about health realized some benefits, study says FDA Rules How Much Melamine Is Too Much In wake of China food scare, agency says any amount is too much for infants Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 3, 2008
- Premature Ejaculation
- Bipolar Disorders
- Knee Injuries
Extended Work Absences May Signal Risk of Death Problems tied to surgery or circulatory or psychiatric troubles a red flag, study suggests Vision Test for Young Children Called Unreliable Researchers found standard way of measuring acuity in preschoolers missed problems Saliva Proteins May Help Spot Oral Cancer Someday, easy test could gauge biomarkers for disease, study says Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement Trying to get back in the game too soon can undo benefits of surgery, study says |