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Senator asks drugmakers to explain prices (Reuters)

March 17th, 2010

Reuters – A Senate Democrat asked top drugmakers on Wednesday to explain why Americans pay higher prices for prescription drugs than patients do in other developed nations.

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Online, Phone Tests Assess Diabetes Risk (HealthDay)

March 17th, 2010

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) — About 20 percent of Americans have prediabetes and are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association reports.

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Risks of Kids’ Surgeries May Not Stick With Parents (HealthDay)

March 17th, 2010 serah

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) — Even detailed counseling by doctors doesn’t seem to help parents of children having surgery understand or remember all the risks of the procedures, researchers have found.

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US clinic offers chance for free human eggs (AP)

March 17th, 2010 serah

AP – An American infertility clinic is offering free human eggs to one British participant for attending an informational seminar Wednesday in London.

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British hospitals: No sitting allowed (AP)

March 17th, 2010

AP – Britons trying to cheer up their hospitalized friends and relatives often have to do so standing up; sitting on the bed usually isn’t allowed.

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Pain Relief Often Delayed for Cancer Patients (HealthDay)

March 16th, 2010 serah

HealthDay – TUESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — Palliative care services, which help people who are seriously ill relieve symptoms such as pain, are now found at most U.S. cancer centers, but many programs don’t interact with patients until it’s too late, study findings show.

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Prostate Cancer Radiation Side Effects May Subside With Time (HealthDay)

March 16th, 2010 serah

HealthDay – TUESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — The balance between using enough radiation to shield patients from prostate cancer’s return while keeping side effects at bay may not be as tricky as once thought, new research shows.

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Doctor says heart groups too cozy with industry (AP)

March 16th, 2010 serah

AP – A prominent cardiologist accused leading heart organizations of being too cozy with industry and allowing those ties to influence its policies and education programs for doctors.

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