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Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used
Added 2 hours ago (8/20/2008 at 9:00 AM)
29% of patients had problems with size of devices used to prevent deep vein clots, study finds.
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79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills
Added 2 hours ago (8/20/2008 at 9:00 AM)
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class.
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Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment
Added 16 hours ago (8/19/2008 at 7:00 PM)
Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds.
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Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk
Added 18 hours ago (8/19/2008 at 5:00 PM)
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds.
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Mathematical Model Helps Predict Cancer Tumor Size
Added 18 hours ago (8/19/2008 at 5:00 PM)
Calculations were close to what was actually seen in clinical practice, Stanford team says.
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Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Added 19 hours ago (8/19/2008 at 4:00 PM)
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say.
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Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia
Added 19 hours ago (8/19/2008 at 4:00 PM)
Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation.
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Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia
Added 19 hours ago (8/19/2008 at 4:00 PM)
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
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Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
Added 19 hours ago (8/19/2008 at 4:00 PM)
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado.
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Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart
Added 19 hours ago (8/19/2008 at 4:00 PM)
In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous.
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