This Week
5/23-5/29, 2011
Roche has way to get antibody therapies into brain Reuters, 5/26/11
Bayer starts selling quick-release aspirin Reuters, 5/24/11
UK's NICE backs Roche drug as maintenance therapy Reuters, 5/23/11
Most cancer patients like full access to records Reuters, 5/23/11
Vertex hepatitis C drug OK'd, promising more cures Reuters, 5/23/11
5/16-5/22, 2011
Pfizer's Sutent approved for rare pancreatic cancer Reuters, 5/20/11
Pfizer lung cancer drug to get speedy U.S. review Reuters, 5/17/11
Merck,Roche forge hepatitis C sales, research deal Reuters, 5/17/11
FDA clears new Merck drug for hepatitis C Reuters, 5/13/11
6/14-6/20, 2010
- Senate restores Medicare pay for doctors Reuters, 6/18/10
- Sensitive test spots newest HIV infections Reuters, 6/17/10
- Pandemic virus enters pigs in HK, swaps genes: study Reuters, 6/17/10
- Pain drugs abuse requires urgent action: CDC Reuters, 6/17/10
- FDA OKs Sanofi-Aventis prostate cancer drug Reuters, 6/17/10
- U.S. review extended on broader use of Merck vaccine Reuters, 6/16/10
- Big Pharma's stalled R&D machine Reuters, 6/16/10
- Swine flu shot protects against 1918 flu: study Reuters, 6/16/10
- FDA releases risk summaries for newer drugs Reuters, 6/15/10
- Cord blood transplants a viable option in leukemia Reuters, 6/15/10
- New "morning-after" pill effective, safe: FDA staff Reuters, 6/15/10
- Brain scan study confirms role of Alzheimer's genes Reuters, 6/14/10
- Mastectomy rates still declining across U.S. Reuters, 6/14/10
- Pesticides, genes combine to up risk of Parkinson's Reuters, 6/14/10
6/7-6/13, 2010
- Behavioral therapy plus exercise may ease fibromyalgia Reuters, 6/11/10
- Mental decline from diabetes can start in middle age Reuters, 6/11/10
- Drugmakers to share data to speed brain research Reuters, 6/11/10
- Faulty gene leads to protein buildup in Alzheimer's Reuters, 6/10/10
- Drugmakers halt stroke trial as drug shows benefit Reuters, 6/10/10
- Novartis' MS pill wins U.S. advisers' support Reuters, 6/10/10
- Dissent in doctors group on Medicare reform Reuters, 6/10/10
- U.S. regulators urged to help develop antibiotics Reuters, 6/9/10
- Throat cancer caused by HPV has better survival rate Reuters, 6/7/10
- PTSD may boost dementia risk in older vets Reuters, 6/7/10
- Time to rethink colon cancer therapy? Reuters, 6/7/10
- White hair a "healing sign" with melanoma drugs 6/6/10
- Bristol drug extends survival in deadly skin cancer 6/5/10
- Amgen drug cuts prostate cancer bone problems 6/5/10
4/26-5/2, 2010
- Daily struggle: U.S. system strains primary doctors Reuters, 4/28/2010
- Doctor fixes heart with remote-controlled robot Reuters, 4/28/2010
- Natural compound speeds bone growth: report Reuters, 4/28/2010
- Camera screens can slash colon cancer deaths Reuters, 4/27/2010
- HPV tests better for cervical screening: experts Reuters, 4/27/2010
- Common virus tied to earlier death in older women Reuters, 4/27/2010
- Body's own "heat messenger" offers new painkiller Reuters, 4/26/2010
- Scientists find new protein key to bowel disease Reuters, 4/26/2010
- Low testosterone tied to frailty in older men Reuters, 4/26/2010
- Genes affect smoking behavior, lung cancer risk Reuters, 4/26/2010
4/19-4/25, 2010
- Merck health-reform costs below rivals, shares jump Reuters, 4/23/2010
- Pfizer wins Protonix patent case vs Teva Reuters, 4/23/2010
- Value of B vitamins in cutting heart disease risk challenged Reuters, 4/23/2010
- Test may let transplant patients skip biopsies Reuters, 4/22/2010
- HIV's link to salmonella offers vaccine clues Reuters, 4/22/2010
- Potentially deadly fungus spreading in U.S. and Canada Reuters, 4/22/2010
- Can walking help guard against stroke? Reuters, 4/21/2010
- Radiation for prostate cancer lacks data: U.S. panel Reuters, 4/21/2010
- Bristol compound potent against hepatitis C Reuters, 4/21/2010
- Drug could stop spinal injuries, researchers say Reuters, 4/21/2010
- Vertex to begin telaprevir application this summer Reuters, 4/21/2010
- FDA should regulate salt, panel says Reuters, 4/20/2010
- Should you use aspirin for a migraine? Reuters, 4/20/2010
- Added sugar increases heart risks: study Reuters, 4/20/2010
- Changing old habits could save big on drug costs Reuters, 4/20/2010
- Global drug sales to top $1 trillion in 2014: IMS Reuters, 4/20/2010
- Lung cancer screening often yields false positives Reuters, 4/19/2010
- AstraZeneca drug shows promise in ovarian cancer Reuters, 4/19/2010
- Gene makes people fat, raises Alzheimer's risk Reuters, 4/19/2010
- U.S. reforms to hurt non-profit hospitals: Moody's Reuters, 4/14/2010
2/8-2/14, 2010
- More than 1,500 affected in NY, NJ mumps outbreak Reuters, 2/11/2010
- Pricey scans have no impact in breast cancer -study Reuters, 2/11/2010
- Migraines tied to risks of heart attack, stroke Reuters, 2/10/2010
- Scientists find clue to anxiety drug addiction Reuters, 2/10/2010
- Amgen's denosumab offers hope in rare bone tumors Reuters, 2/10/2010
- Isis says cholesterol drug works; but safety weighs Reuters, 2/10/2010
- Researchers find sex-specific lung cancer genes Reuters, 2/9/2010
- Blood pressure, "rich" blood affect baby's growth Reuters, 2/9/2010
- Even third-hand smoke carries carcinogens: study Reuters, 2/9/2010
- Bowel disease flare-ups raise risk of blood clots Reuters, 2/9/2010
- Popular antidepressant interferes with cancer drug Reuters, 2/8/2010
- Alzheimer's drug Dimebon helps Huntington's: study Reuters, 2/8/2010
- Glaucoma medications may reduce risk of death Reuters, 2/8/2010
- Few high-risk women in U.S. take breast cancer drug Reuters, 2/8/2010
2/1/2010-2/7/2010
- Swine flu still out there, officials caution Reuters, 2/5/2010
- Well-being similar after total or partial hysterectomy Reuters, 2/5/2010
- U.S. warns of risk rise with more Tysabri infusions Reuters, 2/5/2010
- Medicare cuts damage cancer care, group finds Reuters, 2/4/2010
- Study opens new path to fighting leukemia relapse Reuters, 2/4/2010
- Genes in mother, baby raise risk of preterm birth Reuters, 2/4/2010
- Swine flu pandemic hit European children: study Reuters, 2/4/2010
- More than half of Americans use Internet for health Reuters, 2/3/2010
- Flame retardant may affect fertility: study Reuters, 2/3/2010
- Growth hormone therapy more common in boys Reuters, 2/3/2010
- Experts say 40 percent of cancers could be prevented Reuters, 2/2/2010
- Prostate cancer diagnosis raises risk of suicide Reuters, 2/2/2010
- Medical journal retracts autism paper 12 years on Reuters, 2/2/2010
- Rights group argues against human gene patent Reuters, 2/2/2010
- HIV/AIDS drug puzzle cracked Reuters, 2/1/2010
- Immune treatment helps chronic pain patients: study Reuters, 2/1/2010
- Hormone drugs for prostate cancer may hurt heart Reuters, 2/1/2010
- Herbal remedies, heart drugs don't mix: review Reuters, 2/1/2010
1/25-1/29, 2010
- Bill Gates promises $10 billion for vaccines Reuters, 1/29/2010
- Diet changes improve older adults' cholesterol too Reuters, 1/29/2010
- Mammograms may be overused in women with dementia Reuters, 1/29/2010
- Competitive sports tied to teens' back pain Reuters, 1/29/2010
- Experimental vaccine works against Chikungunya Reuters, 1/28/2010
- Reflux surgery no guard against throat cancer Reuters, 1/28/2010
- Pelvic symptoms unlikely to mean ovarian cancer Reuters, 1/28/2010
- Diarrhea vaccines could save 2 million lives: report Reuters, 1/28/2010
- Scanner helps doctors pinpoint prostate cancer Reuters, 1/27/2010
- Skin cells transformed directly to nerve in study Reuters, 1/27/2010
- Heart procedure beats drugs for irregular heartbeat Reuters, 1/27/2010
- Genetic factors key to prostate cancer death risk Reuters, 1/27/2010
- Many children 'hear voices'; most aren't bothered Reuters, 1/26/2010
- NSAIDs may beat acetaminophen for menstrual cramps Reuters, 1/26/2010
- Novartis taps Jimenez as CEO for industry challenges Reuters, 1/26/2010
- Opiate painkillers raise fracture risk Reuters, 1/25/2010
- Bill Gates worries climate money robs health aid Reuters, 1/25/2010
- Fake forms of Glaxo diet drug can be dangerous: FDA Reuters, 1/25/2010
1/18/-1/24, 2010
- Exercise, green tea may lessen breast cancer blues Reuters, 1/22/2010
- It's true: Humidity, rain linked to kids' headaches Reuters, 1/22/2010
- Malaria drugs may help patients with lupus Reuters, 1/22/2010
- One-fifth of U.S. teens have unhealthy cholesterol Reuters, 1/22/2010
- Strength training aids stroke-weakened hands, arms Reuters, 2/21/2010
- EU agency urges ban on Meridia diet drug Reuters, 1/21/2010
- Roche drug keeps patients cancer-free longer Reuters, 1/21/2010
- Study links thyroid disease to non-stick chemicals Reuters, 1/21/2010
- Team finds potential path for hepatitis C drugs Reuters, 1/21/2010
- FDA names permanent chief of devices unit Reuters, 1/20/2010
- Insulin pumps may be better than shots: report Reuters, 1/20/2010
- Glaxo offers free malaria research, vaccine nears Reuters, 1/20/2010
- Fish oil protects against cellular aging: study Reuters, 1/19/2010
- Age important in hereditary pancreatic cancer risk Reuters, 1/19/2010
- Experts identify key triggers in malaria vaccine hunt Reuters, 1/19/2010
- Severe form of psoriasis ups heart disease risk Reuters, 1/18/10
- Blood test tells fetal sex in early pregnancy Reuters, 1/18/10
- Flu pandemic easing, but risks remain: WHO Reuters, 1/18/10
1/11-1/17, 2010
- Up to 80 million Americans infected with H1N1: CDC Reuters, 1/15/10
- Gene map for malaria crop offers higher yield hope Reuters, 1/15/10
- Exercise protects and improves the aging brain Reuters, 1/15/10
- Bipolar diagnosis jumps in young children: study Reuters, 1/14/10
- Simple test could cut cancer deaths in poor nations Reuters, 1/14/10
- Diabetes ups risk of dementia for mildly impaired Reuters, 1/14/10
- Merck submits Gardasil data for women 27 to 45 Reuters, 1/13/10
- U.S. regulators pressed to speed up BPA decision Reuters, 1/13/10
- U.S. panel urges approval of Recordati blood drug Reuters, 1/13/10
- Chronic sleep loss hampers performance Reuters, 1/13/10
- Some blood pressure drugs may cut risk of dementia Reuters, 1/12/10
- U.S. medical research funding falls: analysis Reuters, 1/12/10
- Gene variant protects against Alzheimer's: study Reuters, 1/12/10
- WHO to review its handling of H1N1 flu pandemic Reuters, 1/12/10
- Some immunity building up against pandemic flu: WHO Reuters, 1/11/10
- Easing H1N1 pandemic may let in new flu viruses Reuters, 1/11/10
- Gene may pinpoint most aggressive prostate cancer Reuters, 1/11/10
- Scientists find new leukemia gene risk factors Reuters, 1/11/10
9/14-9/20, 2009
- Merck, Wellcome launch vaccine project for poor Reuters, 9/17/09
- Depression hard on the bones: study Reuters, 9/17/09
- Airline workers may spread H1N1, expert says Reuters, 9/17/09
- Swine flu death rate similar to seasonal flu: expert Reuters, 9/16/09
- Heart attack deaths declining for VA patients Reuters, 9/16/09
- Men's sex lives may suffer on hepatitis C therapy Reuters, 9/16/09
- U.S. approves H1N1 vaccine, says enough for everyone Reuters, 9/15/09
- Novartis lung drug beneficial in late stage study Reuters, 9/15/09
- Is there really a skin cancer epidemic? Reuters, 9/15/09
- New rules may help doctors avoid excess CT scans Reuters, 9/14/09
- Seizure drug helps women with hot flashes sleep Reuters, 9/14/09
- Depression in cancer patients tied to earlier death Reuters, 9/14/09
9/7-9/11/09
- Tamiflu resistance reported in 23 patients: Roche Reuters, 9/11/09
- U.S. trials confirm one dose of H1N1 vaccine works Reuters, 9/11/09
- School closures can slow flu, timing critical: WHO Reuters, 9/11/09
- Study exposes how bacteria resist antibiotics Reuters, 9/10/09
- U.S. Medicare may pay for HIV testing Reuters, 9/10/09
- U.S. campers developed drug-resistant flu: report Reuters, 9/10/09
- U.S. panel backs Merck HPV vaccine for males Reuters, 9/9/09
- Cutting salt could save U.S. billions of dollars Reuters, 9/9/09
- Most diabetics falling short on healthy eating Reuters, 9/9/09
- Researchers find prostate cancer stem cell Reuters, 9/9/09
- New CDC guidelines stress quick treatment for H1N1 Reuters, 9/8/09
- China faces grim situation as H1N1 escalates: minister Reuters, 9/8/09
- Infections may speed Alzheimer's memory loss Reuters, 9/8/09
- Scientists find three new gene links to Alzheimer's Reuters, 9/7/09
- Roche sees isolated cases of Tamiflu resistance Reuters, 9/7/09
8/31-9/6, 2009
- H1N1 has killed 2,837, but not more serious: WHO Reuters, 9/4/09
- Merck's Gardasil OK for males -FDA memo Reuters, 9/4/09
- FDA staff note miscarriages in Glaxo vaccine data Reuters, 9/4/09
- Late-night snacks could pack on the pounds: study Reuters, 9/4/09
- Swine flu has killed 36 U.S. children so far: CDC Reuters, 9/3/09
- Masks key flu protection for health workers: report Reuters, 9/3/09
- Study finds potential way to make an AIDS vaccine Reuters, 9/3/09
- China's drug contractors on a fast-growth track Reuters, 9/3/09
- Swine flu gets more active as schools open: CDC Reuters, 9/2/09
- H1N1 unlikely to mutate into 'superbug': U.S. study Reuters, 9/1/09
- Texas doctors bust myths about insulin Reuters, 9/1/09
- U.S. panel rejects Genzyme leukemia drug study Reuters, 9/1/09
- Men who stay trim less apt to get prostate cancer Reuters, 9/1/09
- Prostate cancer screening: More harm than good? Reuters, 8/31/09
- New flu hit estimated 10 percent of New Yorkers Reuters, 8/31/09
- Race not a factor in liver transplantation Reuters, 8/31/09
8/24-8/30, 2009
- WHO warns of severe form of swine flu Reuters, 8/28/09
- Beliefs: Why some don't use asthma meds as directed Reuters, 8/28/09
- CDC turns to social sites to get flu message out Reuters, 8/27/09
- Many health workers won't take swine flu vaccine Reuters, 8/27/09
- Prostate cancer diagnosed earlier, race gap narrows Reuters, 8/27/09
- Hopelessness raises stroke risks for women: study Reuters, 8/27/09
- No flu vaccines before mid-October, CDC predicts Reuters, 8/26/09
- New troponin tests pinpoint heart attacks faster Reuters, 8/26/09
- Colorectal cancer attitudes vary by ethnicity Reuters, 8/26/09
- Gene variation strongly predicts Plavix response Reuters, 8/25/09
- Hormone drugs dangerous for some prostate patients Reuters, 8/25/09
- Asia way short of vaccine to fight swine flu: WHO Reuters, 8/25/09
- H1N1 flu "serious health threat" to U.S.: White House Reuters, 8/24/09
- White House panel says speed up flu drugs, vaccines Reuters, 8/24/09
- Virus blamed for half of penile cancers Reuters, 8/24/09
- High blood pressure linked to early memory problems Reuters, 8/24/09
- Teens, young adults with leukemia living longer Reuters, 8/24/09
- Separation from spouse tied to lower cancer survival Reuters, 8/24/09
8/17-8/23, 2009
- Talk, drug therapy may ease depression in pregnancy Reuters, 8/21/09
- Daily drinking may raise risk of several cancers Reuters, 8/21/09
- Flu still spreading in U.S., CDC says Reuters, 8/21/09
- So far, no "red flags" seen in H1N1 vaccine Reuters, 8/21/09
- Keep swine flu drugs for serious cases, says WHO Reuters, 8/21/09
- U.S. FDA OKs Lundbeck seizure drug for adults, infants Reuters, 8/21/09
- U.S. grants $1.2 billion for electronic health records Reuters, 8/20/09
- Universal free flu shots curb antibiotic use Reuters, 8/20/09
- China says new drug policy stirs competition, M&As Reuters, 8/20/09
- U.S. health officials back safety of Merck vaccine Reuters, 8/20/09
- U.S. to start testing swine flu vaccines in children Reuters, 8/19/09
- Drug sequence does not up breast cancer survival Reuters, 8/19/09
- Experts question study's asthma drug safety claim Reuters, 8/19/09
- Stroke survivors face long-term risks: study Reuters, 8/19/09
- Ibuprofen best for kids' pain after arm fracture Reuters, 8/19/09
- Tests help lung cancer drugs reach right patients Reuters, 8/19/09
- U.S. researchers see few serious reactions to HPV vaccine Reuters, 8/18/09
- Heart attack deaths fall after Medicare guidelines Reuters, 8/18/09
- Fewer in U.S. get antibiotics for coughs, colds Reuters, 8/18/09
- Low-dose estrogen may help if breast cancer recurs Reuters, 8/18/09
- Tamiflu shelf-life extension up to countries: WHO Reuters, 8/18/09
- Gene predicts response to hepatitis C drugs: study Reuters, 8/17/09
- WHO chief urges swine flu vigilance Reuters, 8/17/09
- Funding top goal for new U.S. research institute head Reuters, 8/17/09
- Elders lack knowledge of stroke signs, risk factors Reuters, 8/17/09
- Faith rites boost brains, even for atheists: book Reuters, 8/17/09
- Amgen's Vectibix cancer drug shows mixed results Reuters, 8/17/09
8/10-8/16, 2009
- Schering wins U.S. approval for antipsychotic Reuters, 8/14/09
- Roche transplant drug gets anemia warning Reuters, 8/14/09
- Osteoporosis drugs effective in killing flu viruses Reuters, 8/14/09
- Liver transplant risky in the very thin or very fat Reuters, 8/14/09
- Osteoporosis-linked fracture rates up dramatically Reuters, 8/14/09
- Study traces steady declines in U.S. cancer deaths Reuters, 8/13/09
- Seizures uncommon in Alzheimer disease: study Reuters, 8/13/09
- Some conditions misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder Reuters, 8/13/09
- Stomach bugs may boost bowel disease risk: study Reuters, 8/13/09
- Lasting benefits seen in gene therapy for blindness Reuters, 8/12/09
- First seizure may fuel thinking trouble in kids Reuters, 8/12/09
- Morning colonoscopy may catch more polyps Reuters, 8/12/09
- Aspirin cuts colon cancer death risk: U.S. study Reuters, 8/11/09
- Antidepressant suicide risk varies by age: FDA Reuters, 8/11/09
- C-section anesthesia doesn't impair kids' learning Reuters, 8/11/09
- Seizures during pregnancy up premature baby risk Reuters, 8/10/09
- Drug-resistant bacteria may come home from hospital Reuters, 8/10/09
- Psychopaths have faulty brain connections: study Reuters, 8/10/09
- For flu, vaccines better than antiviral drugs Reuters, 8/10/09
7/27-8/2, 2009
- Minor strokes may worsen vision in glaucoma patients Reuters, 7/28/09
- Many prostate cancers don't need radical therapy Reuters, 7/28/09
- Hospitals slash costs to offset falling admissions Reuters, 7/28/09
- H1N1 flu spreads to remote corners of the world: WHO Reuters, 7/27/09
- Tamiflu limits flu effects in chronically ill kids Reuters, 7/27/09
- Tooth decay, bleeding gums may herald chronic ills Reuters, 7/27/09
- Lasting marriage linked to better health Reuters, 7/27/09
7/20-7/26, 2009
- Shortage of doctors could damage healthcare reform Reuters, 7/24/09
- H1N1 flu spreads; health officials plan vaccines Reuters, 7/24/09
- One type of heart attack seen on decline in U.S. Reuters, 7/24/09
- Biogen reports 11th Tysabri brain infection case Reuters, 7/24/09
- Senate to miss healthcare August deadline Reuters, 7/23/09
- Training said to help stroke patients focus Reuters, 7/23/09
- U.S. panel prepares to OK swine flu vaccine trials Reuters, 7/23/09
- Both hepatitis C drugs work about the same - study Reuters, 7/22/09
- FDA warns Abbott on Magic Johnson DVD for HIV drug Reuters, 7/22/09
- Typhoid vaccine protects younger children: study Reuters, 7/22/09
- Hysterectomies following cesareans are "not rare" Reuters, 7/22/09
- Colon cancer every 10 years OK for some at risk Reuters, 7/21/09
- New tests could aid early-Alzheimer's diagnosis Reuters, 7/21/09
- Flu death toll at 700, school closures an option: WHO Reuters, 7/21/09
- Childhood radiation therapy ups breast cancer risk Reuters, 7/20/09
- Earlier HIV treatment recommended in South Africa Reuters, 7/20/09
- Salt may be culprit for uncontrolled blood pressure Reuters, 7/20/09
- Human Genome lupus drug success is classic biotech Reuters, 7/20/09
7/13-7/19, 2009
- U.S. reviewing possible heart risks with asthma drug Reuters, 7/17/09
- CDC fears more swine flu cases in fall Reuters, 7/17/09
- Gilead, J&J to develop once-daily HIV pill Reuters, 7/16/09
- Advances seen in treatment of knee ligament injury Reuters, 7/16/09
- Psoriasis treatment may up cancer risk Reuters, 7/16/09
- Alzheimer's gene speeds memory declines before 60 Reuters, 7/16/09
- Pill camera not as effective as colonoscopy Reuters, 7/15/09
- Kids who have survived cancer can tolerate Ritalin Reuters, 7/15/09
- Promising Alzheimer's drug boosts toxic protein Reuters, 7/15/09
- Pandemic flu shows need for pharma incentives: WHO Reuters, 7/14/09
- New tests may help spot early-stage Alzheimer's Reuters, 7/14/09
- FDA requires label change for some transplant drugs Reuters, 7/14/09
- New flu resembles feared 1918 virus: study Reuters, 7/13/09
- New flu "unstoppable", WHO says, calls for vaccine Reuters, 7/13/09
- Condoms offer partial protection against herpes Reuters, 7/13/09
- WHO says health workers priority for H1N1 vaccine Reuters, 7/13/09
- New heart disease test could add to cancer toll Reuters, 7/13/09
- Bayer says Alzheimer test shown to work in study Reuters, 7/13/09
7/6/09-7/12/09
- Older men with bladder issues at risk of falling Reuters, 7/10/09
- Breast cancer screening may fuel over-diagnosis Reuter, 7/10/09
- U.S. government to pay for flu vaccine campaign Reuters, 7/9/09
- Roche's Avastin drug shrinks ear-nerve tumors Reuters, 7/8/09
- Better language skills may keep Alzheimer's at bay Reuters, 7/8/09
- Endometriosis ups risk of preterm birth: study Reuters, 7/8/09
- U.S. health department response to H1N1 mixed: study Reuters, 7/7/09
- MRIs improved diagnosis of severe endometriosis Reuters, 7/7/09
- Food safety body sets French fries, baby food rules Reuters, 7/6/09
- New U.S. stem cell rules loosen some restrictions Reuters, 7/6/09
- Early telemedicine try didn't cut Medicare costs Reuters, 7/6/09
6/29-7/5, 2009
- Fertility drug combo promising in older women Reuters, 7/3/09
- Sickle cell disease healthcare costs high in U.S. Reuters, 7/3/09
- Prostate cancer screening still unproven: report Reuters, 7/3/09
- Long-term methotrexate appears safe in arthritis Reuters, 7/3/09
- Multicomponent approach curbs urinary woes in men Reuters, 7/3/09
- Parkinson's drugs show promise in resistant TB Reuters, 7/2/09
- New flu may not spread like regular flu Reuters, 7/2/09
- WHO chief identifies "warning signs" of severe flu Reuters, 7/2/09
- U.S. orders suicide warnings on two anti-smoking drugs Reuters, 7/1/09
- Device shows promise to treat cerebral palsy type Reuters, 7/1/09
- FDA plays down cancer link with Sanofi's Lantus Reuters, 7/1/09
- Human heart master cells identified Reuters, 7/1/09
- New drug raises hope of ending river blindness: WHO Reuters, 7/1/09
- Daily sex makes for healthier sperm Reuters, 6/30/09
- U.S. panel urge stronger limits for some pain drugs Reuters, 6/30/09
- Pfizer's Sutent fails in colon cancer, trial halted Reuters, 6/30/09
- FDA confirms E. coli found in Nestle cookie dough Reuters, 6/30/09
- Breast cancer treatments impact work status Reuters, 6/30/09
- Diabetics urged to stay on popular insulin Lantus Reuters, 6/29/09
- Denmark finds 1st case of H1N1 resistance to Tamiflu Reuters, 6/29/09
- Biogen reports 10th case of PML brain infection Reuters, 6/29/09
6/22-6/28, 2009
- Heavy youngsters at risk for asthma symptoms Reuters, 6/26/09
- Roche stops selling acne drug Accutane Reuters, 6/26/09
- Asia's party drug ketamine carries incontinence risk Reuters, 6/26/09
- In muscle stem cells, age matters: study Reuters, 6/25/09
- Few sexually active teens in US get HIV test: CDC Reuters, 6/25/09
- WHO says H1N1 virus is stable, not yet mutating Reuters, 6/25/09
- U.S. panel backs new Japanese encephalitis vaccine Reuters, 6/24/09
- Migraine "aura" linked to brain lesions: study Reuters, 6/23/09
- Music, cardiovascular rhythms fall in sync Reuters, 6/23/09
- Bad test results often not reported to U.S. patients Reuters, 6/22/09
6/15-6/21, 2009
- Green tea could delay prostate cancer: U.S. study Reuters, 6/19/09
- CDC sees "something different" with new flu Reuters, 6/19/09
- Nestle recalls Toll House cookie dough after E. coli warning Reuters, 6/19/09
- Forest pneumonia drug achieves goal in 2 trials Reuters, 6/19/09
- Team homes in on genetic causes of neuroblastoma Reuters, 6/18/09
- German research points way to better anxiety drug Reuters, 6/18/09
- Vaccinate kids to control H1N1 flu: researchers Reuters, 6/18/09
- Tough medical device oversight needed, U.S. panel told Reuters, 6/18/09
- Health workers not protecting themselves from flu Reuters, 6/18/09
- U.S. doctors' group waffles on 'public option' Reuters, 6/17/09
- "Virtual colonoscopy" may be an option, study shows Reuters, 6/17/09
- Sanofi to donate 100 million flu shots to WHO Reuters, 6/17/09
- Team homes in on genetic causes of neuroblastoma Reuters, 6/17/09
- Common skin cancer drug smoothes wrinkles: study Reuters, 6/15/09
- Sinus infections may cause toxic shock in children Reuers, 6/15/09
- Britain pledges $485 mln to global vaccine project Reuters, 6/15/09
- Sleep disorders tied to mortality risk Reuters, 6/15/09
6/8-6/14, 2009
- Researchers uncover how nanoparticles may damage lungs Reuters, 6/12/09
- Mayo gets $48 mln to study heart disorder treatment Reuters, 6/12/09
- WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic Reuters, 6/11/09
- Frequent vigorous exercise raises heart risk Reuters, 6/11/09
- Study highlights new drug risk in pregnancy Reuters, 6/11/09
- Pfizer oral drug may shake up arthritis market Reuters, 6/11/09
- WHO may be poised to declare flu pandemic Reuters, 6/10/09
- Hormone progesterone no help in twin pregnancy: study Reuters, 6/10/09
- FDA panel cautiously OKs antipsychotic drugs for kids Reuters, 6/10/09
- Longer is better for treating prostate cancer Reuters, 6/10/09
- Gene explains breast cancer chemotherapy outcomes Reuters, 6/9/09
- Ignored cholesterol blamed for heart attacks Reuters, 6/9/09
- Too little sleep raises blood pressure risk: study Reuters, 6/9/09
- Healthy diet may boost men's fertility Reuters, 6/9/09
6/1-6/7, 2009
- Flu experts discuss severity scale for WHO's phase 6 Reuters, 6/5/09
- WHO recommends rotavirus vaccine for all children Reuters, 6/5/09
- Merck heart failure drug misses goals in study Reuters, 6/5/09
- Antipsychotic drugs appear to work in kids: FDA staff Reuters, 6/5/09
- Stroke clot-buster works as well in women as men Reuters, 6/4/09
- As swine flu wanes, U.S. preparing for second wave Reuters, 6/4/09
- Pigs an underestimated source of flu: study Reuters, 6/4/09
- Pre-conception diabetes control important Reuters, 6/4/09
- Antidepressant curbs cancer-related mental ills Reuters, 6/4/09
- Experimental drug works in resistant tuberculosis Reuters, 6/3/09
- Global airlines move to reduce infection risks Reuters, 6/3/09
- Heart drug may block breast cancer gene Reuters, 6/2/09
- FDA aims to make its decisions more transparent Reuters, 6/2/09
- Anti-clot drug combinations boost bleeding risks Reuters, 6/2/09
- Sanofi has winning cancer drug, but short patent Reuters, 6/1/09
- Depression may indicate early Parkinson's disease Reuters, 6/1/09
- Outcome of preemies with stroke better than thought Reuters, 6/1/09
- Targeted drug shows promise against melanoma: study Reuters, 6/1/09
5/25-5/31, 2009
- Herceptin improves stomach cancer survival: study Reuters, 5/31/09
- Lilly drug helps lung cancer patients live longer Reuters, 5/31/09
- Astra drug keeps lung cancer from worsening: study Reuters, 5/31/09
- New breast cancer drugs block cell repair enzyme Reuters, 5/31/09
- Combo treatment allows surgery for liver cancer Reuters, 5/29/09
- EU agency recommends key Novartis cancer drug Reuters, 5/29/09
- Seniors stay healthier when they live with spouse Reuters, 5/29/09
- Car-driven society poses health risk for Americans Reuters, 5/29/09
- U.S. considering emergency use of booster in H1N1 vaccine Reuters, 5/28/09
- U.S. company finds "safer" way to make stem-like cells Reuters, 5/28/09
- Studies find new weaknesses in cancer Reuters, 5/28/09
- Scientists develop new basis for H5N1 vaccine: WHO Reuters, 5/28/09
- British scientists make H1N1 flu strain for vaccine Reuters, 5/28/09
- Falling U.S. cancer rate saves 650,000 lives: report Reuters, 5/27/09
- FDA delays approval of Botox to treat spasticity Reuters, 5/26/09
- WHO puts off giving advice on pandemic vaccines Reuters, 5/26/09
- Scientists identify gene that may explain hair loss Reuters, 5/25/09
- Opposites attract in human search for mate Reuters, 5/25/09
5/18 - 5/24, 2009
- Cholesterol drug cuts amputation risk for diabetics Reuters, 5/22/09
- WHO chief says world should prepare for severe flu Reuters, 5/22/09
- Genes of new flu virus show it's not so new Reuters, 5/22/09
- Regular flu vaccine little help against new strain Reuters, 5/21/09
- WHO's Chan "will not shy away" from pandemic alert Reuters, 5/21/09
- Study shows why pancreatic cancer drug may fail Reuters, 5/21/09
- U.S. officials consider bumping up flu shot season Reuters, 5/20/09
- H1N1 flu deaths and cases edge higher: WHO Reuters, 5/20/09
- Deadly pneumonia caused by super-bugs on rise: study Reuters, 5/20/09
- Stem cells "seek and destroy" cancer cells: study Reuters, 5/20/09
- Down's syndrome reveals one key to fighting cancer Reuters, 5/20/09
- Maternal deaths deemed inexcusable, "an outrage" Reuters, 5/19/09
- Post-hospital week is stroke danger zone Reuters, 5/19/09
- Bone marrow therapy helps heart patients: study Reuters, 5/19/09
- Season may not alter cancer survival in short term Reuters, 5/19/09
- Could H1N1 start to resist drugs? Reuters, 5/19/09
- Flu pandemic may be unfolding: WHO Reuters, 5/18/09
- U.S. health officials troubled by new flu pattern Reuters, 5/18/09
- Flu pattern worries global health experts Reuters, 5/18/09
- Women who smoke more prone to lung damage: study Reuters, 5/18/09
5/11-5/17, 2009
- Engineered antibodies fight AIDS virus in monkeys 5/17/09
- WHO chief warns against false security about flu Reuters, 5/15/09
- Late childbearing may mean longer family lifespan Reuters, 5/14/09
- New tool can help predict Alzheimer's risks: study Reuters, 5/14/09
- Health authorities ready to limit flu drug use Reuters, 5/13/09
- Heart beat key for blood growth in embryos: studies Reuters, 5/13/09
- Physicians group urges more monitoring of ICD wires Reuters, 5/13/09
- Decline in HRT use tied to fewer heart attacks Reuters, 5/12/09
- Long-term folate use cuts preterm delivery risk Reuters, 5/12/09
- "French" kissing ups risk of oral HPV infection Reuters, 5/12/09
- New virus could still mutate, spark pandemic: WHO Reuters, 5/12/09
- Had a stroke? The elderly may not know, or remember Reuters, 5/11/09
- WHO says no signs of community H1N1 transmission Reuters, 5/11/09
- Flu vaccine may be shot in arm for drug industry Reuters, 5/11/09
5/4-5/10, 2009
- Chronic kidney disease may raise cancer risk Reuters, 5/8/09
- Brain stimulation may ease stubborn depression Reuters, 5/8/09
- New flu continues U.S. spread, but people cleaner Reuters, 5/8/09
- Canada reports first flu death as U.S. cases climb Reuters, 5/8/09
- Mexico flu deaths rise, China eases quarantine Reuters, 5/7/09
- Second strain of flu may complicate picture: study Reuters, 5/7/09
- Docs can sway parents' attitudes to vaccination Reuters, 5/7/09
- U.S. public at risk from complacency over flu: CDC Reuters, 5/6/09
- New U.S. flu plant to boost vaccine availability Reuters, 5/6/09
- SCENARIOS: Make an H1N1 vaccine? Or not? Reuters, 5/6/09
- Three genes help breast cancer spread to brain Reuters, 5/6/09
- Flu virus cases may rise in southern hemisphere Reuters, 5/5/09
- Obesity, arthritis affects women in later years Reuters, 5/5/09
- Drug combo helps with repeat cancers in women Reuters, 5/4/09
- WHO may not raise flu pandemic alert: UN's Ban Reuters, 5/4/09
4/27-5/3, 2009
- World Health Organization statement on vaccines Reuters, 5/3/09
- U.S. antiviral supplies tighten as prescriptions soar Reuters, 5/1/09
- New flu virus may be a real mongrel: study Reuters, 5/1/09
- Mexico sees flu outbreak easing Reuters, 5/1/09
- EU drugs agency maps path for pandemic vaccine Reuters, 4/30/09
- New U.S. flu infections still happening: CDC Reuters, 4/30/09
- WHO changes flu virus strain name from swine flu Reuters, 4/30/09
- Botox must carry strong warning on risks-U.S. FDA Reuters, 4/30/09
- WHO warns flu pandemic imminent Reuters, 4/29/09
- U.S. confirmed swine flu total rises to 91: CDC Reuters, 4/29/09
- Normal vaccine response possible in kids with HIV Reuters, 4/29/09
- U.S. cancer diagnoses will jump 45 percent by 2030 Reuters, 4/29/09
- WHO says possible swine flu pandemic may be mild Reuters, 4/28/09
- U.S. swine flu caseload jumps to 65 Reuters, 4/28/09
- Mexico Swine flu reaches U.S., Europe Reuters, 4/27/09
- N.Y. mayor says swine flu cases may rise above 100 Reuters, 4/27/09
- WHO looks set to raise pandemic threat level Reuters, 4/27/09
- FDA warns of salmonella in sprouts Reuters, 4/27/09
- Easing job stress may ward off depression Reuters, 4/27/09
4/20-4/26, 2009
- Hysterectomy plus ovary removal possibly harmful Reuters, 4/24/09
- California expects to find more new flu cases Reuters, 4/24/09
- CDC says "worried" about swine flu outbreak Reuters, 4/24/09
- Grafts made from patients' cells show promise Reuters, 4/23/09
- U.S. hospitals seen better prepared for disaster Reuters, 4/23/09
- New stem cell method requires a little soak Reuters, 4/23/09
- Painkillers may not prevent Alzheimer's: U.S. study Reuters, 4/22/09
- Vitamin K may boost effects of cancer pill Nexavar Reuters, 4/22/09
- Roche drug Avastin fails cancer study Reuters, 4/22/09
- U.S. officials track new flu strain Reuters, 4/21/09
- Psoriasis linked to diabetes, hypertension: study Reuters, 4/21/09
- U.S. nutritionists urge new, not-as-sweet drinks Reuters, 4/21/09
- Physicians key in detecting melanomas early Reuters, 4/20/09
- Antipsychotic drug for dementia have adverse effects Reuters, 4/20/09
- Statin drugs do not prevent dementia Reuters, 4/20/09
4/13-4/19, 2009
- "Silent" heart attacks more common than thought Reuters, 4/17/09
- U.S. stem cell proposals forbid funds for cloning Reuters, 4/17/09
- Antidepressants underused in the elderly: study Reuters, 4/16/09
- Fewer than half of U.S. women screened for chlamydia Reuters, 4/16/09
- Statins cut stroke risk by a fifth, study finds Reuters, 4/15/09
- Scientists uncover genetic risks for stroke Reuters, 4/15/09
- HIV may be increasing in virulence Reuters, 4/15/09
- Novartis MS drug linked to new side effect Reuters, 4/14/09
- UK drug shows early promise against Alzheimer's Reuters, 4/14/09
- Transplants help Type 1 diabetics skip insulin Reuters, 4/14/09
- Parkinson's drugs may trigger pathologic behavior Reuters, 4/13/09
- Retina undamaged by long-term use of impotence drugs Reuters, 4/13/09
- Desvenlafaxine useful for vasomotor symptoms of menopause Reuters, 4/13/09
- Experts say develop eggs using stem cells from mice Reuters, 4/13/09
4/6-4/12, 2009
- High blood pressure in pregnancy a heart risk Reuters, 4/9/09
- "Brown fat" may help adults lose weight Reuters, 4/9/09
- HIV treatment should start earlier: experts Reuters, 4/9/09
- Large waist may boost heart failure risk Reuters, 4/8/09
- U.S. launches AIDS campaign aimed at most affected Reuters, 4/8/09
- Weight-loss surgery worthwhile for diabetes Reuters, 4/8/09
- Age cutoffs for colon cancer screening debated Reuters, 4/7/09
- Setton Pistachio expands pistachio recall Reuters, 4/7/09
- WHO wants money spent on making hospitals safe Reuters, 4/7/09
- Kids' sleep issues may affect mental ability later Reuters, 4/7/09
- Alzheimer's gene changes brain early, study finds Reuters, 4/6/09
- Evidence weak on new cholesterol tests: U.S. study Reuters, 4/6/09
- Risk of progression to dementia overestimated Reuters, 4/6/09
- Experts find gene trigger for deadly skin cancer Reuters, 4/6/09
3/30-4/5, 2009
- Post-traumatic stress common in migraine sufferers Reuters, 4/3/09
- Prescription painkiller relieves shingles pain Reuters, 4/3/09
- Gilead blood pressure drug works in Phase 3 study Reuters, 4/2/09
- Hospital services vary widely across U.S. Reuters, 4/2/09
- Scientists prove human heart can regenerate cells Reuters, 4/2/09
- Prognosis excellent in 'broken heart' syndrome Reuters, 4/2/09
- Elan, Wyeth abandon top dose of Alzheimer's drug Reuters, 4/2/09
- Study argues benefits of mammograms overstated Reuters, 4/1/09
- Stem cells may offer cure for deafness Reuters, 4/1/09
- Enzyme may reduce benefit of cholesterol drugs Reuters, 4/1/09
- Qiagen virus test cuts deaths from cervical cancer Reuters, 4/1/09
- Testing shows which kidneys last after transplant Reuters, 4/1/09
- Insomnia may alter "hunger hormone" Reuters, 3/31/09
- Poor balance a bad sign in Alzheimer's patients Reuters, 3/31/09
- AstraZeneca drug may help brain tumors: study Reuters, 3/30/09
- Bone marrow cells help heart attack patients: study Reuters, 3/30/09
- Menstrual migraine pattern may start in adolescence Reuters, 3/30/09
3/23-3/29, 2009
- Enzymes link brain injury to Alzheimer's disease Reuters, 3/27/09
- Treating ED in teens key for future well-being Reuters, 3/27/09
- Oral contraceptives linked to asthma risk Reuters, 3/27/09
- Cholesterol drug not linked to cancer Reuters, 3/27/09
- Americans eat too much salt, CDC says Reuters, 3/26/09
- New MRI techniques could mean faster scans: study Reuters, 3/26/09
- Scientists find safer way to make human stem cells Reuters, 3/26/09
- Endometriosis associated with periodontal disease Reuters, 3/26/09
- Biogen hopes to have PML-related test by year-end Reuters, 3/25/09
- Few U.S. hospitals have electronic medical records Reuters, 3/25/09
- U.S. psychiatrists to end drug company seminars Reuters, 3/25/09
- Omega-3s cut risk of advanced prostate cancer Reuters, 3/25/09
- Loneliness tied to poorer health in old age Reuters, 3/25/09
- Single embryo best for fertility treatment: study Reuters, 3/24/09
- Younger women more apt to have breast cancer recur Reuters, 3/24/09
- Group says 5.3 million in U.S. have Alzheimer's Reuters, 3/24/09
- Glaxo shares 800 patents, cuts prices to help poor Reuters, 3/24/09
- Aggressive blood sugar treatment an ICU danger Reuters, 3/24/09
- Glaxo links with university on amyloidosis drug Reuters, 3/24/09
- Cancer cure rates on the rise in Europe: study Reuters, 3/23/09
- Circumcision protects against genital wart virus Reuters, 3/23/09
3/16-3/22, 2009
- Gene changes impact smokers' lung disease risk Reuters, 3/20/09
- Spinal cord device helped mice with Parkinson's Reuters, 3/20/09
- U.S. drug sales show anemic growth in '08 Reuters, 3/19/09
- Conflicting studies fail to quell prostate debate Reuters, 3/18/09
- Merck gives malaria drug to non-profit group Reuters, 3/18/09
- Migraine in pregnancy tied to stroke, heart attack Reuters, 3/17/09
- E-prescribing to soar with new spending Reuters, 3/17/09
- U.S. FDA memo backs Sanofi heart drug Multaq Reuters, 3/17/09
3/9-3/15, 2009
- How catching up on sleep helps the brain: study Reuters, 3/11/09
- NSAIDs for arthritis seem to be okay for the heart Reuters, 3/11/09
- Too little sleep may raise diabetes risk: U.S. study Reuters, 3/11/09
- Experts use nanotech to deliver anti-cancer genes Reuters, 3/11/09
- Blood, ultrasound tests catch ovarian cancer: study Reuters, 3/10/09
- Study links blood types to pancreatic cancer risk Reuters 3/10/09
- Age differences seen in rectal cancer treatment Reuters, 3/10/09
- No verdict on pay-for-performance US health plans Reuters, 3/10/09
- Delaying bladder cancer surgery increases mortality Reuters, 3/9/09
- U.S. healthcare system pinched by nursing shortage Reuters, 3/9/09
3/2-3/8, 2009
- Statins help elderly as well as young after stroke Reuters, 3/6/09
- Optimists live longer and healthier lives: study Reuters, 3/5/09
- Scientists remove cancer genes from stem cells Reuters, 3/5/09
- Kids of bipolar parents at risk for psych ills Reuters, 3/4/09
- Aluminum, silica in water affect Alzheimer's risk Reuters, 3/4/09
- New Glaxo drug may help tricky adult-onset asthma Reuters, 3/4/09
- Combination therapy eases fibromyalgia symptoms Reuters, 3/3/09
- Study sheds lights on schizophrenia causes Reuters, 3/3/09
- Clues seen to how fructose may promote diabetes Reuters, 3/3/09
- Overexposed: Imaging tests boost U.S. radiation dose Reuters, 3/3/09
- Scientists make HIV strain that can infect monkeys Reuters, 3/3/09
- U.S. hospital profits fall to zero Reuters, 3/2/09
- Resistance to flu drug widespread in U.S. Reuters, 3/2/09
- Industry coalition launches health IT security plan Reuters, 3/2/09
- Researchers find safer way to make stem cells Reuters, 3/2/09
2/20-3/1, 2009
- New drugs needed to fight flu pandemic Reuters, 2/27/09
- Healthier living could cut third of many cancers Reuters, 2/26/09
- Drug tandem may work against deadliest TB: study Reuters, 2/26/09
- Research reveals some of Alzheimer's secrets Reuters, 2/26/09
- HIV quickly evolving among large groups: study Reuters, 2/25/09
- Genentech says U.S. patent office upholds key patent Reuters, 2/24/09
- Beauty is in the sex of the beholder, study finds Reuters, 2/24/09
- Researchers make nerve cells from new "stem" cells Reuters, 2/24/09
- Diabetes doubles chances of postpartum depression Reuters, 2/24/09
- More Men Are Urged to Take Drug Against Prostate Cancer Washington Post, 2/24/09
- Antibodies protect against bird flu and more Reuters, 2/23/09
- Study may lead to new tests for liver toxicity Reuters, 2/23/09
- Study finds infertility-testicular cancer link Reuters, 2/23/09
- Brain injury raises epilepsy risk for years: study Reuters, 2/23/09
2/16-2/22, 2009
- China probes "mystery" kidney stones in children Reuters, 2/20/09
- Zimbabwe cholera cases top 80,000: WHO Reuters, 2/20/09
- Laser therapy promising for milder strokes: study Reuters, 2/20/09
- U.S. AIDS cases cluster in cities, report finds Reuters, 2/19/09
- Study ties fast food to stroke risk Reuters, 2/19/09
- A Prenatal Link to Alzheimer's? Fox News, 2/19/09
- Doctors test new way to regulate warfarin dose Reuters, 2/18/09
- Some young stroke victims are misdiagnosed: study Reuters, 2/18/09
- Mutations lead to deadly brain tumors: study Reuters, 2/18/09
- Late stenting not better days after heart attack Reuters, 2/18/09
- AIDS top killer disease in China last year: govt Reuters, 2/17/09
- Parkinson's disease and melanoma may be linked Reuters, 2/17/09
- Test may find hidden colorectal cancers: study Reuters, 2/17/09
- Outcomes after heart procedures improving: study Reuters, 2/16/09
- Leukemia patients treated with arsenic, vitamin A Reuters, 2/16/09
2/9-2/15, 2009
- Study links organic solvents to lymphoma risk Reuters, 2/13/09
- High strain, low strength up knee arthritis risk Reuters, 2/13/09
- Bone cell injection helps fractures heal Reuters, 2/13/09
- Estrogen tied to restless legs during pregnancy Reuters, 2/13/09
- Sea sponge shows promise as superbug antidote Reuters, 2/13/09
- Roche's antiviral meets main goal in late-stage study Reuters, 2/13/09
- Glaxo proposes patent pool for neglected diseases Reuters, 2/13/09
- Novartis Buys Rights to a Drug to Thin Blood New York Times, 2/12/09
- Study ties passive smoking to dementia Reuters, 2/12/09
- Stem Cells Cut AIDS Virus in Patient, Ending Need for Drugs Bloomberg, 2/12/09
- Common Cold DNA Deciphered, Congestion Continues Fox News, 2/12/09
- Key Piece to Prostate Cancer Puzzle Found WebMD, 2/12/09
- Skipping doctor visits risky for HIV patients: study Reuters, 2/11/09
- Green tea may block activity of common cancer drug Reuters, 2/11/09
- Doctors find telltale cells in leukemia patients Reuters, 2/11/09
- New technology sheds light on rise of blood cells Reuters, 2/11/09
- Rate of memory decline differs by dementia type Reuters, 2/11/09
- EMS improvements boost cardiac arrest survival Reuters, 2/11/09
- Dangerous low blood sugar linked to sex drugs Reuters, 2/11/09
- Blood pressure drug helps kidney patients - study Reuters, 2/11/09
- Sanofi upbeat on Multaq as key study published Reuters, 2/11/09
- Surgery makes artificial arms easier to control Reuters, 2/10/09
- Perfluorinated chemicals may impair fertility Reuters, 2/10/09
- Aspirin reduces risk of colon polyps recurring Reuters, 2/10/09
- Study shows long-term benefits of Rituxan Reuters, 2/10/09
- Botox relieves BPH symptoms Reuters, 2/10/09
- Pregnancy may delay treatment of breast cancer Reuters, 2/9/09
- Pfizer to list payments to doctors, researchers Reuters, 2/9/09
- Tests may judge dementia patients' driving safety Reuters, 2/9/09
2/2-2/8, 2009
- Protein predicts chronic kidney disease progression Reuters, 2/6/09
- Sense of balance predicts hip fracture risk Reuters, 2/6/09
- Mood disorders common in polycystic ovary syndrome Reuters, 2/6/09
- Biogen cuts Tysabri outlook; reports new PML case Reuters, 2/6/09
- Genentech culture in no danger from Roche, execs say Reuters, 2/6/09
- Amgen blood platelet booster approved in Europe Reuters, 2/6/09
- J&J catheter 1st approved for deadly heart rhythm Associated Press, 2/6/09
- Adding Erbitux to colon cancer drug mix not helpful Reuters, 2/4/09
- U.S. doctors urged to use heart scans judiciously Reuters, 2/2/09
- New tool predicts women's outcome in breast cancer Reuters, 2/2/09
- Hormone may predict postpartum depression: U.S. study Reuters, 2/2/09
- Insulin protects brain from Alzheimer's - US study Reuters, 2/2/09
- Avastin, Tarceva combo delays lung cancer advance Reuters, 2/2/09
- New AIDS approach disrupts patient's DNA Reuters, 2/2/09
1/26-2/1, 2009
- U.S. doctors turning to electronic prescribing Reuters, 1/31/09
- China halts use of diabetes drug after deaths Reuters, 1/31/09
- FDA joins criminal investigation on salmonella Reuters, 1/31/09
- Oklahoma firm recalls frozen chili beef products Reuters, 1/31/09
- Roche confident of success in Genentech bid Reuters, 1/31/09
- Pfizer pancreatic cancer drug fails, trial halted Reuters, 1/31/09
- Lilly, Daiichi’s Prasugrel Backed With Restrictions Bloomberg, 1/31/09
- Hospital disinfectants raise nurses' asthma risk Reuters, 1/30/09
- Most with severe headache avoid emergency care Reuters, 1/30/09
- Low-fat, vegetarian diet slows PSA doubling time Reuters, 1/29/09
- Tadpoles could help develop skin cancer drugs Reuters, 1/29/09
- Lowly worm offers new clues on stroke, heart drugs Reuters, 1/29/09
- Blocking trigger points may stop cluster headaches Reuters, 1/29/09
- Blood test may screen for mad cow disease: study Reuters, 1/29/09
- Stem cell transplants show promise for MS: study Reuters, 1/29/09
- Cured meats tied to childhood leukemia risk Reuters, 1/28/09
- Zoloft, Lexapro best new antidepressants: study Reuters, 1/28/09
- Muscle and bone deficits seen in kids with Crohn's Reuters, 1/28/09
- U.S. peanut plant shipped salmonella-tainted products: FDA Reuters, 1/27/09
- Weight control program ups diabetics' well being Reuters, 1/27/09
- Effects of concussion last decades, study suggests Reuters, 1/27/09
- Genes predict response to leukemia treatment Reuters, 1/27/09
- Mammograms may harm young BRCA mutation carriers Reuters, 1/27/09
- TB, substance abuse closely linked in U.S.: CDC Reuters, 1/26/09
- Pfizer to buy Wyeth for $68 billion Reuters, 1/26/09
- FDA seeks more data on Sanofi, Bristol's Plavix Reuters, 1/26/09
1/19-1/15, 2009
- Filipino tests positive for Ebola, experts worried Reuters, 1/23/09
- US CDC warns of uptick in meningitis in kids Reuters, 1/23/09
- FDA allows first test of human stem cell therapy Reuters, 1/23/09
- Gifts to doctors must be disclosed under U.S. bill Reuters, 1/22/09
- China Takes A Stab At Universal Health Care Forbes, 1/22/09
- EU health chief says cancer screenings must double Reuters, 1/22/09
- Bill Gates, others pledge $630 million to beat polio Reuters, 1/21/09
- FDA says Georgia plant is sole salmonella source Reuters, 1/21/09
- Scientists develop test for melamine in milk Reuters, 1/21/09
- When kids wheeze, steroids don't help - studies Reuters, 1/21/09
- New cream disables herpes virus - U.S. study Reuters, 1/21/09
- More peanut products recalled, U.S. probe continues Reuters, 1/19/09
- First heart attacks becoming less severe: U.S. study Reuters, 1/19/09
- Study doubts heart disease genetic testing value Reuters, 1/19/09
- Serious infections rising in U.S. children: study Reuters, 1/19/09
- Go to a party to cut dementia risk, study suggests Reuters, 1/19/09
- Nonsurgical acid reflux therapies work -US study Reuters, 1/19/09
- UK firm to launch pioneering stem cell trial Reuters, 1/19/09
1/12-1/18, 2009
- The Fallacy of Health Care Reform as Economic Stimulus Heritage.org 1/16/09
- Report shows U.S. only half ready for flu pandemic Reuters, 1/16/09
- Oral immunotherapy promising for children with milk allergy Reuters, 1/16/09
- Five deaths linked to salmonella outbreak Reuters, 1/16/09
- FDA clears CSL bleeding disorder therapy Reuters, 1/16/09
- FDA not ready to OK Pfizer osteoporosis drug Reuters, 1/16/09
- Hepatitis C ups liver cancer risk, study confirms Reuters, 1/15/09
- Use of sleep aids by young U.S. adults soars: study Reuters, 1/15/09
- Delayed surgery may affect fracture recovery Reuters, 1/15/09
- Eye study shows how deadly form of malaria kills Reuters, 1/14/09
- Wire helps doctors position stents better - report Reuters, 1/14/09
- Wyeth Alzeheimer drug moving ahead in Europe Reuters, 1/14/09
- Mutation testing in metastatic colorectal cancer could save millions Medpage Today, 1/14/09
- U.S. seeks details of supply chains for foreign drugs Reuters, 1/14/09
- Newer schizophrenia drugs cause heart risks: study Reuters, 1/14/09
- Vaccine cuts meningitis rates, even in adults Reuters, 1/14/09
- Simple checklist cuts accidental deaths in surgery Reuters, 1/14/09
- Parkinson's disease puts bones, joints at risk Reuters, 1/13/09
- Ovarian surgery doesn't end all cancer risk: study Reuters, 1/13/09
- Novartis plans new Afinitor stomach cancer trial Reuters, 1/13/09
- FDA says Singulair data do not suggest suicide link Reuters, 1/13/09
- Statins may help millions more people - U.S. Study Reuters, 1/13/09
- WellPoint blocked from new patients in 2 plans Forbes, 1/13/09
- U.S. Chlamydia Infections Hit All-Time High Washington Post, 1/13/09
- Hormone therapy linked to brain shrinkage Reuters, 1/12/09
- Harmful enzyme may be key in rheumatoid arthritis Reuters, 1/12/09
- Young U.S. adults may underestimate heart risk: study Reuters, 1/12/09
- Stressed men more likely to suffer stroke: study Reuters, 1/12/09
- Sleepless nights equal more colds in U.S. study Reuters, 1/12/09
- Researchers make synthetic HDL cholesterol - study Reuters, 1/12/09
- Pursuit of stem cells lead to testicles San Francisco Chronicle, 1/12/09
- Amgen braces for biosimilars, looks to denosumab Reuters, 1/12/09
- Bristol, ZymoGenetics forge interferon deal Reuters, 1/12/09
- Wyeth, Santaris reach drug development agreement Forbes, 1/12/09
- Human Genome sets 2009 rev view above Street Reuters, 1/12/09
- U.S. lets drugmakers advise doctors on unapproved uses Reuters, 1/12/09
1/5-1/11, 2009
- Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter Reuters, 1/10/09
- U.S. advisers back 1st drug from DNA-altered animals Reuters, 1/10/09
- Director of Disease Control Centers Resigns New York Times, 1/10/09
- Smoking ups brain-bleed risk with family history Reuters, 1/9/09
- Merck gets 2nd FDA delay on Gardasil expansion Forbes, 1/9/09
- J&J-Vanderbilt in unusual schizophrenia drug deal Forbes, 1/9/09
- New drug combo may boost stem cell production Reuters, 1/8/09
- FDA Backs Cholesterol Drug Vytorin Forbes, 1/8/09
- Common Flu Strain Resistant to Popular Antiviral Drug Forbes, 1/8/09
- Alzheimer's drugs double death risk in elderly Associated Press, 1/8/09
- US not ready to approve Lilly's long-acting Zyprexa Reuters, 1/7/09
- Study unlocks mystery of child leukemia relapse Reuters, 1/7/09
- Study: Early Caesarean Sections Raise Risk of Complications Washington Post, 1/7/09
- Salmonella Outbreak Hits 42 States WebMD, 1/7/09
- Hepatitis A vaccine gives long-lasting protection Reuters, 1/6/09
- Medicare proposes wider cancer scan coverage Reuters, 1/6/09
- Study shows how sleep apnea may cause stroke Reuters, 1/6/09
- Study raises hope for obesity treatment Reuters, 1/6/09
- Blue Shield to restore coverage to dropped Californians Los Angeles Times, 1/6/09
- Medicare Changes Benefit Formula for 2010 Drug Plans Bloomberg, 1/6/09
- Study backs deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Reuters, 1/6/09
- Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients Reuters, 1/5/09
- Study sheds light on deadly childhood cancer Reuters, 1/5/09
- Scientists find a gene that makes cancer spread Reuters, 1/5/09
- FDA Recalls Eye-Surgery Device Wall Street Journal, 1/5/09
- Arkansas Scientists Developing Breast Cancer 'Vaccine' FOXNews.com, 1/5/09
12/29-12/31, 2008
- Reports chronicle looming healthcare crisis across Florida South Florida Business Journal, 12/31/08
- Blood Sugar Control Linked to Memory Decline, Study Says NY Times, 12/31/08
- Blood Thinner Finally Gets Hearing Wall Street Journal, 12/31/08
- Circulating fluid keeps donated kidneys healthier Reuters, 12/31/08
- Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells Washington Post, 12/31/08
- Drug Researcher Agrees to Curb Role Wall Street Journal, 12/31/08
- Antioxidants fail again in cancer prevention study Reuters, 12/30/08
- Many studies needed to tie genes to cancer: study Reuters, 12/30/08
- Researchers unlock secrets of 1918 flu pandemic Reuters, 12/30/08
- Stroke deaths unexplained by customary risk factors Reuters, 12/30/08
- Infection control important for high-risk patients Reuters, 12/29/08
- Liver transplants from elderly donors are safe Reuters, 12/29/08
- Highly resistant bacteria common in ER workers Reuters, 12/29/08
- Key gene linked to high blood pressure identified Reuters, 12/29/08
- Novartis licenses vaccine candidates from AlphaVax Reuters, 12/29/08
- Salix says FDA requires additional data on bowel drug Reuters, 12/29/08
- FDA Approves Drug for Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer FDA.gov, 12/29/08
12/22/-12/28, 2008
- Liver disease may resolve with weight loss surgery Reuters, 12/26/08
- Diabetic youth may try unhealthy dieting tactics Reuters, 12/26/08
- Metapneumovirus infections seen widespread in adults Reuters, 12/26/08
- Smoking ups risk of common heart rhythm problem Reuters, 12/26/08
- FDA approves Allergan's drug for longer eyelashes Reuters, 12/26/08
- Metabolic syndrome predicts kidney disease Reuters, 12/25/08
- Surgery improves kidney cancer survival: study Reuters, 12/25/08
- Drug adherence poor in women with urinary trouble Reuters, 12/25/08
- Post-cancer reproduction still low for women, men Reuters, 12/25/08
- Diet appears to alter heart failure risk Reuters, 12/25/08
- Large waist size a good predictor of stroke risk Reuters, 12/25/08
- Bristol-Myers settles Plavix case with states Reuters, 12/23/08
- Dangerous drug combos pose risk for elderly Reuters, 12/23/08
- Scientists recreate nerve disease to study it Reuters, 12/23/08
- Genetic variation makes Plavix less effective-study Reuters, 12/23/08
- Experts identify gene variants linked to lung cancer Reuters, 12/22/08
- FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills FDA.gov, 12/22/08
12/15-12/21, 2008
- CDC Warns of Drug-Resistant Flu Bug WebMD, 12/19/08
- Amgen seeks US approval of osteoporosis drug Reuters, 12/19/08
- U.S. OKs Novartis Gleevec to reduce recurring cancer Reuters, 12/19/08
- Metformin can prevent postpartum diabetes Reuters, 12/19/08
- FDA holds off decision on J&J psoriasis drug Reuters, 12/19/08
- Genentech reports Avastin eye inflammation cases Reuters, 12/19/08
- Biogen says Tysabri PML patient dies in U.S. Reuters, 12/19/08
- Doctor shortage may hamper health care reforms Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 12/18/08
- Emergency medicine specialists in short supply Boston Globe, 12/18/08
- GSK starting huge study on new type of heart drug Associated Press, 12/18/08
- Medicare to pay doctors to embrace e-prescribing Reuters, 12/17/08
- Insurers Seek Presence at Health Care Sessions New York Times, 12/17/08
- New drug promising for melanoma Reuters, 12/17/08
- Radiation therapy cuts prostate cancer death: study Reuters, 12/17/08
- FDA wants more study of diabetes drug heart risk Reuters, 12/17/08
- FDA Adds Suicide Warning to Epilepsy Drugs Washington Post, 12/16/08
- FDA panel: gene markers may require large trials Reuters, 12/16/08
- U.S. stroke, heart disease death rates down sharply Reuters, 12/15/08
- Lifestyle may be why distress is hard on the heart Reuters, 12/15/08
- New Abbott triglyceride drug TriLipix wins US OK Reuters, 12/15/08
- Genzyme says FDA OKs stem cell transplant drug Reuters, 12/15/08
- Biogen says new brain infection linked to Tysabri Reuters, 12/15/08
12/8-12/14,2008
- New study firmly ties hormone use to breast cancer at Associated Press, 12/13/08
- About 40 pct of docs use electronic records: CDC at Reuters, 12/12/08
- Where Have All the Doctors Gone? at New York Times, 12/12/08
- Small breast tumors might need more treatment-US study at Reuters, 12/12/08
- Anxiety does not up risk of post-surgery delirium: study at Reuters, 12/12/08
- Sanofi wins ruling over Plavix in Apotex fight at Reuters, 12/12/08
- Gene Mutation Is Tied to Fast Fat Breakdown at New York Times, 12/11/08
- Novartis posts Phase III progress for MS drug at Reuters, 12/11/08
- Glaxo, Novartis drug combo delays breast cancer at Reuters, 12/11/08
- Bone drug Zometa helps shink breast tumors-study at Reuters, 12/11/08
- FDA warns of kidney damage in bowel cleansers at Reuters, 12/11/08
- FDA Panel Urges Restrictions on 2 Asthma Drugs at WebMD, 12/11/08
- Protecting Organ Recipients -- From Donors at Wall Street Journal, 12/10/08
- Many Americans turning to unconventional medicine at Reuters, 12/10/08
- Bidders line up for MediGene's EndoTag drug-sources at Reuters, 12/10/08
- Cancer to pass heart disease as No. 1 killer at Reuters, 12/9/08
- Certain chemotherapy combinations work best-study at Reuters, 12/9/08
- Malaria Vaccine Is Given a Good Shot at Wall Street Journal, 12/9/08
- Indonesia confirms two human bird flu cases: WHO at Reuters, 12/9/08
- With e-prescribing, US doctors pick cheaper drugs at Reuters, 12/9/08
- Drug-Safety Data: Too Much Information? at Wall Street Journal, 12/9/08
- Merck bets on generic biotech in strategic shift at Reuters, 12/9/08
- Novartis leukaemia drugs show promise at Reuters, 12/8/08
- Glaxo, Genmab say drug effective against leukemia at Reuters, 12/8/08
- Glaxo malaria vaccine protects babies, children at Reuters, 12/8/08
- Fibromyalgia drug study results positive - Forest Labs at Reuters, 12/8/08
- Human Genome hepatitis C drug meets main trial goal at Reuters, 12/8/08
- AstraZeneca, Targacept say schizophrenia trial fails at Reuters, 12/8/08
12/1-12/7, 2008
- Merck using RNA as powerful research tool at Reuters, 12/7/08
- Allos says drug curbs aggressive lymphoma at Reuters, 12/7/08
- Sunesis says early AML trial results promising at Reuters, 12/7/08
- Treanda safer, as effective as CHOP chemo - study at Reuters, 12/7/08
- Compound lights up spreading cancer cells at Reuters, 12/7/08
- Genentech drug boosts leukemia patient survival at Reuters, 12/6/08
- Glaxo says oral drug raises blood platelet counts at Reuters, 12/6/08
- Health-Care Jobs Increase Amid Sharp Overall Decline at Wall Street Journal, 12/5/08
- FDA questions Genzyme knee pain treatment study at Reuters, 12/5/08
- FDA: Long-Acting Asthma Drugs Increase Asthma Risks at Wall Street Journal, 12/5/08
- Drug Combo for Hypertension May Be Safer Than Recommended Alternative at NY Times, 12/4/08
- No benefit of extended hepatitis C therapy for some at Reuters, 12/4/08
- Study sheds light on breast cancer drug failure at Reuters, 12/4/08
- Gene may open door for new sickle cell therapies at Reuters, 12/4/08
- Statins, Zetia reverse atherosclerosis in study at Reuters, 12/3/08
- FDA advisers back Novartis malaria drug at Reuters, 12/3/08
- Allergic reactions to Gardasil uncommon: study at Reuters, 12/2/08
- Curbs urged on long shifts for young doctors at Reuters, 12/2/08
- Stem cell treatment news boosts Biocompatibles at Reuters, 12/2/08
- Shortage of general surgeons looming at USA Today, 12/2/08
- U.S. study weighs lifetime risks from CT scans at Reuters, 12/2/08
- Hospital preventive teams not saving lives: study at Reuters, 12/2/08
- Most Patients Should Be Screened for H.I.V., Physicians’ Group Says at NY Times, 12/1/08
- Insomnia drug helps jet-lag, shift-work troubles at Reuters, 12/1/08
11/24-11/30, 2008
- Lilly pulls FDA application for Cymbalta for pain at Reuters, 11/28/08
- Treating depression seen important in heart failure at Reuters, 11/28/08
- Africa vaccine trial new push against malaria at Reuters, 11/28/08
- Scientists find 4 genes that drive metabolism at Reuters, 11/28/08
- Indigo extract effective treatment for psoriasis at Reuters, 11/26/08
- Apnea therapy may help cognition in Alzheimer's at Reuters, 11/26/08
- Shock wave therapy relieves plantar fasciitis pain at Reuters, 11/26/08
- Scientists doubt utility of CT scan as heart test at Reuters, 11/26/08
- AstraZeneca, Teva settle generic Pulmicort dispute at Reuters, 11/25/08
- Inhaled steroids up pneumonia risk in lung ailment at Reuters, 11/25/08
- Genes that raise heart risks amplified in diabetics at Reuters, 11/25/08
- New Cases of Cancer Decline in U.S. at NY Times, 11/25/08
- Inside-out cells offer target for antiviral drugs at Reuters, 11/24/08
- Fresh Advance For Genentech In Caner Fight at Forbes, 11/24/08
- Antigenics vaccine promising in small cancer study at Reuters, 11/24/08
- Safety risks higher with Avandia than Actos -study at Reuters, 11/24/08
11/17-11/23, 2008
- Health care sector gears up for U.S. reform at Reuters, 11/21/08
- Pharma overhaul under way ahead of challenges at Reuters, 11/21/08
- Tech looks to raise bets on healthcare at Reuters, 11/21/08
- More money and strong leader wanted at FDA at Reuters, 11/21/08
- FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy at U.S. News & World Report 11/21/08
- Roche's RoActemra gets positive opinion in Europe at Reuters, 11/21/08
- Stable blood sugar curbs diabetes complications at Reuters, 11/21/08
- Lung cancer pill may get second chance after tests at Reuters, 11/21/08
- Amgen Drug for Lung Cancer Suspended After Deaths at Bloomberg, 11/21/08
- Ginkgo Biloba Ineffective Against Dementia, Researchers Find at NY Times, 11/19/08
- Genentech disputes new Avastin research data at San Francisco Chronicle 11/19/08
- Europeans Announce Pioneering Stem Cell Surgery at NY Times, 11/19/08
- Power of Suggestion: When Drug Labels Make You Sick at Wall Street Journal, 11/19/08
- Many doctors plan to quit or cut back: survey at Reuters, 11/18/08
- Merck drug fails to slow Alzheimer's symptoms at Reuters, 11/17/08
- Finding Points to Possible Blood Test for Brain Tumors at Washington Post, 11/17/08
- Too little sleep tied to increased cancer risk at Reuters, 11/17/08
11/10-11/16, 2008
- Vitamins C and E fail in cancer prevention study at Reuters, 11/16/08
- Gilead to appeal FDA cystic fibrosis trial demand at Reuters, 11/13/08
- COPD deaths increase among women at Reuters, 11/13/08
- U.S. smoking rate is under 20 percent for first time at Reuters, 11/13/08
- Merck vaccine protects men from wart virus, too at Reuters, 11/13/08
- Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending at Washington Post, 11/12/08
- Heartburn drugs harm effectiveness of Plavix-study at Reuters, 11/11/08
- J&J heart rhythm device outperforms drugs in study at Reuters, 11/11/08
- Drug-coated stents top bare metal in diabetics: study at Reuters, 11/10/08
- FDA Delays Take Toll on Neuroscience Drug Development at Wall Street Journal, 11/10/08
- U.K. Regulator Warns About Chantix and Suicide at Wall Street Journal, 11/10/08
11/3-11/9, 2008
- Heart failure hospitalization rates surge: study at Reuters, 11/9/08
- AstraZeneca's Crestor cuts deaths and heart attacks at Reuters, 11/9/08
- Souped-up immune cells catch even disguised HIV at Reuters, 11/9/08
- A Doctor, a Mutation and a Potential Cure for AIDS at Wall Street Journal, 11/7/08
- Industry, critics seek strong FDA leader at Reuters, 11/7/08
- BMS, Astra obesity drugs in doubt as rivals fail at Reuters, 11/6/08
- Scientists coax brain cells in mice to regenerate at Reuters, 11/6/08
- Green tea compound may prevent diabetes: study at Reuters, 11/6/08
- Heart failure raises death risk after heart attack at Reuters, 11/5/08
- A cancer patient's genome decoded for first time at Reuters, 11/5/08
- Blocking enzyme may help childhood leukemia: study at Reuters, 11/3/08
- Wart virus caused 25,000 cancers a year: CDC at Reuters, 11/3/08
10/27-11/2, 2008
- Scientists find genes that lift lung cancer risk at Reuters, 11/2/08
- Impressive Vertex hepatitis C drug data unveiled at Reuters, 11/1/08
- Schering-Plough says hepatitis C data positive at Reuters, 11/1/08
- Cephalon's Treanda wins US approval in lymphoma at Reuters, 10/31/08
- US FDA clears Schwarz Pharma, Pfizer bladder drug at Reuters, 10/31/08
- Hospitals Seek to Limit Use of Transfusions at Wall Street Journal, 10/31/08
- New diabetes rate up 90 percent in past decade at Reuters, 10/30/08
- Researchers find more Alzheimer's genes at Reuters, 10/30/08
- Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease at Forbes, 10/29/08
- Cash-Poor Biotech Firms Cut Research, Seek Aid at Wall Street Journal, 10/29/08
- Pneumonia may raise risk of sudden heart trouble at Reuters, 10/28/08
- Statins may cut pneumonia death, blood clot risks at Reuters, 10/28/08
- Drug for seizures fatal in some patients: study at Reuters, 10/28/08
- Biotech cash crunch threatens new medicines: UK expert at Reuters, 10/27/08
10/20-10/26, 2008
- New Merck HIV drug works in untreated patients at Reuters, 10/26/08
- Merck, Pfizer HIV Drugs Match Bristol's First-Use Treatment at Bloomberg, 10/26/08
- New drug may treat gout, U.S. researchers find at Reuters, 10/27/08
- Aggressive vaccine effort could cut cervical cancer at Reuters, 10/25/08
- Health Blog: Mundane Work & Inflexible Hours Make It Tough to Retain Nurses at Wall Street Journal, 10/24/08
- Europe pulls off Sanofi-Aventis weigh-loss drug off market at Financial Times, 10/24/08
- Health-Care Fixes: Plan vs. Plan at Wall Street Journal, 10/23/08
- FDA Approves Boston Scientific's Carotid Artery Stent at Fox Business, 10/23/08
- New gene mutation linked to cancer drugs' success at Reuters, 10/23/08
- Leukemia drug appears to stop early stage MS at Reuters, 10/23/08
- CDC: Serious Events, Deaths Not Linked to Gardasil at Wall Street Journal, 10/22/08
- FDA Approves J&J HIV Drug at Wall Street Journal 10/22/08
- Researchers find trigger for killer protein at Reuters, 10/22/08
- Gene study turns up 26 lung cancer genes at Reuters, 10/22/08
10/13-10/19, 2008
- Aerobic activity may reverse mental decline at Reuters, 10/16/08
- Aspirin no heart protection for diabetics: study at Reuters, 10/16/08
- Soy reduces breast cancer risk by receptor status at Reuters, 10/16/08
- Johnson & Johnson Posts Strong 3rd Q Results at NY Times, 10/15/08
- Genentech-Roche Deal Seen as Inevitable at Barron's, 10/15/08
- B vitamins fail in U.S. Alzheimer's disease study at Reuters, 10/14/08
- Eli Lilly Scoops Up ImClone at Forbes, 10/14/08