Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2008
- High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
- Osteoarthritis
- Urinary Incontinence
U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children
Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program Genetic Trait Linked to Alcoholism
Processing of the brain chemical serotonin may be key, study says Inhibiting Protein May Keep Cancer Cells From Refueling
Researchers say finding could be key to new disease-fighting therapies Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
Study finds those tending Alzheimer's relatives at risk for hospital visits of their own Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
Each are regulated by different molecular mechanisms, scientists show Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians | 
