Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 8th, 2001
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Asthma - Study Shows Link Between Asthma And Childhood Exposure To Smoking
Ischemia - Diabetes Reduces Survival After Some Heart Attacks
Best Practice - Many Clinical Practice Guidelines Need Updating
Hearing Loss - Children More Affected Than Previously Thought
Nutrition - Poor Diets May Worsen Health Risks In Spouses Of Smokers
Physiology - Exercise Reverses Decline In Physical Conditioning Associated With Aging
Tonsillectomy - Upper Airway Constriction Is Impossible To Predict
Tourette Syndrome - Nicotine Patch Could Help Against Condition's Tics
Acute Stress Syndrome - Helping Older Americans Cope With Crisis
Acute Stress Syndrome - Many Will Suffer Lasting Psychological Effects From U.S. Tragedy
Acute Stress Syndrome - National Disaster Creates Secondary Trauma For Some People
Adolescent Health - Health Complaints in Teens Who Abuse Alcohol Tied to Anxiety and Depression
Adolescent Health - Teen Suicide: Prevention Programs Geared To Saving Young Lives
Anal Fissures - Study Favors Drug Over Surgery; Cost Savings of Over 25%
Appointments - AVIVA Biosciences Names Dr. Peter Wilding CEO and President
Arthritis - Humanitarian Device Exemption For Joint Implant Obtained
Asthma - New Study Compares Two Leading Maintenance Treatments
Asthma - Study Points Finger At Environment As Main Culprit
Blood Donation - Immediate Blood Donor Response To Terrorist Attack Is Overwhelming
Cardiology - Second Abiocor Implant Performed In 70-Year-Old Patient
Cell Biology - Research Hints At Previously Unknown Role For Antibodies
Child Abuse - Sexual Exploitation Of Children Is On The Rise
Cord Blood Banking - Terrorist Acts Did Not Impede Lifesaving Stem Cell Preservation
Depression - Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment May Benefit Patients
Depression - Severest Form Ravages Families
Disease Association - Diabetics Have Twice The Risk For Hospital Admissions From Heart Disease
Drug Development - Nesiritide Drug Data Presented At Heart Failure Society Annual Meeting
Dupuytren Disease - Successful Phase II Results Lead To Phase III Approval
Eczema - New Non-Steroid Cream Could Provide Alternative Treatment For Children
Epidemiology - Pathogenic Fungi Persist On Common Items In Hospitals
Erectile Dysfunction - Significant Improvement In Patients Treated With Topical Gel
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior - AIDS Community Exhibits Hope, Determination, Compassion
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior - Peripheral Vascular Disease Limits Ability Of Many To Walk Comfortably
Lung Surgery - Guidelines Of Care Help Reduce Length Of Stay For Patients
Mechanical Heart - AbioCor Patient Continues To Progress In His Recovery
Mucopolysaccharidosis - Positive Phase I Results Of Enzyme Replacement Therapy Demonstrated
Nutrition - Dietary Supplements Essential To Health Of Seniors
Nutrition - NNFA Coalition For Informative Carbohydrate Labeling Issues Statement
Optometry - Eye Protection Recommend For Those In Disaster Setting
Oral Cancer - Mouth Sores Could Be Early Indicators Of Deadly Disease
Oral Health - You Are What You Eat, From Your Gums Down To Your Feet
Pediatric Cardiology - Mechanical Heart Assist Pump Buys Girl Time
Pediatrics - Traumatic Events Can Be Especially Troubling for Children
Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome - Sleep Is Important In Times Of Crises Says National Sleep Foundation
Psoriasis - Large Phase II Study Of Monoclonal Antibody Initiated in U.S.
Public Health - Environmental Factors Could Even Out Gender Differences In Heart Disease Risk
Stroke Complications - Brain Shown To Recover Some Blood Flow After Minor Stroke
Therapy - BTG Acquires Innovative Compounds For Treating Cardiac, Renal Disease
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