Thursday, January 25, 2007

Adhesions Medical Headlines ARDvark Blog

Embolization Versus Surgery for Treatment of Fibroids
A Scottish study has examined the pros and cons of embolization as opposed to surgery for treatment of uterine fibroids. It has found that on balance, surgery results in fewer complications, but it requires on average a longer stay in hospital...[read article]

Microwave Kills Kitchen Germs
US scientists have discovered that microwaving kitchen sponges, cloths and plastic pan scrubbers kills 99 per cent of kitchen germs. The results of the study are reported in the Journal of Environmental Health...[read article]

Radiation Therapy Reduces Cancer Recurrence In Older Women

Newer Class Of Antidepressants Similar In Effectiveness, But Side Effects Differ

Lexicon Genetics Initiates Clinical Trials Of LX1031 For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Ikonisys Receives FDA Clearance For Automated Bladder Cancer Test

Los Angeles Times Examines Increased Popularity Of Retail Clinics

Congress Likely To Debate Moratoriums On Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements

Health Care Providers, Financial Companies Offer Medical Credit Cards

More Medical Schools, Hospitals Ban Meals, Gifts From Pharmaceutical Companies

CQ's Carey Discusses Generic Drug Market Entry, Movements To Cover Uninsured U.S. Residents, Genetic Discrimination

Biomedical Devices Could Be Strengthened By Lycra-Like Materials Inspired By Spider Silk

The Hitchhiker's Guide To Altruism -- Study Explains How Costly Traits Evolve

Massachusetts Panel Proposes Minimum Requirements For Health Plans Under State Insurance Law, Monthly Premiums Could Cost More Than Anticipated

Sen. Rodham Clinton Launches 2008 Presidential Campaign, Plans To Introduce Legislation To Expand SCHIP Programs

Cracking Open The Black Box Of Autoimmune Disease

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