Reuters – Negotiators on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee worked to pare the costs and complete the details of a broad healthcare overhaul on Monday, with chairman Max Baucus saying he was still on track to produce a bill this week.
HealthDay – SUNDAY, Sept. 13 (HealthDay News) — A new drug for people whose high
blood pressure cannot be controlled by existing medications has done well
in a pivotal trial, researchers report.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — If you’re planning an international trip,
don’t forget to make preparations for possible illness or injury.
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — If you’ve had a heart attack, it’s vital to
follow your doctor’s orders to help prevent another one. It’s also
important to understand factors that can increase your risk.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Sept. 14 (HealthDay News) — An analysis of research suggests
that depression can rob people with cancer of years of life, raising
questions about the need to screen patients for psychological problems.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Sept. 14 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that the
anti-breast cancer drug trastuzumab, also known as Herceptin, isn’t
reaching its full potential. Many patients aren’t receiving tests that
determine whether it’s appropriate or are taking it when they don’t need
to.
HealthDay – MONDAY, Sept. 14 (HealthDay News) — Swimming in pools disinfected with
chlorine may increase the odds that a child will develop asthma or
allergies, new research suggests.
HealthDay – Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
HealthDay – MONDAY, Sept. 14 (HealthDay News) — Breathing polluted air for even
two hours can boost blood pressure, potentially raising the risk of
cardiovascular disease in those exposed to smog, a new study suggests.