November 20, 2014 Spiral CT scans can help detect lung cancer early, experts say In recent years, some studies have shown that routine X-ray screenings have not helped prevent lung cancer deaths, while other research from The National Lung Screening Trial has demonstrated the benefits of low-dose spiral computed tomography (CT) scans.Scientists found a 20 percent reduction in deaths from lung cancer among current or former heavy smokers who were screened with low-dose helical computed tomography (CT) versus those screened by chest X-ray.
November 20, 2014 Positive test boosts Sanofi MS drug hopes Sanofi reported positive results from a late-stage trial of its Aubagio multiple sclerosis drug, bolstering its chances of approval by regulators
November 20, 2014 Zinc supplements for sick newborns may save lives A study conducted in India indicates that giving zinc supplements to newborns with serious infections may save lives
November 20, 2014 Study: More Hispanics die waiting for a heart transplant Hispanic patients in need of a heart transplant are 50 percent more likely to die before they get one than white patients
November 20, 2014 Glaxo, Xenoport's drug gets FDA nod for new use Drugmaker XenoPort Inc and partner GlaxoSmithKline Plc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved their drug to treat shingles-related nerve pain
November 20, 2014 FDA reviews safety of innovative heart valve Federal health officials are asking safety questions about the first artificial heart valve designed to be implanted without major surgery, ahead of a meeting this week to consider broadening its use
November 20, 2014 Diabetes drug may help fight cancer, but no proof yet A cheap and relatively safe diabetes drug, metformin, might have cancer-fighting properties, according to an international study - but findings fall short of proving it actually can stave off cancer
November 20, 2014 Employee drug misuse probable cause of hepatitis C outbreak in New Hampshire lab An employee misusing drugs is the most likely cause of an outbreak of hepatitis C among patients who were treated at the Exeter Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab
November 20, 2014 Braves Minor League Manager Loses Eye After Being Struck by Foul Ball Atlanta Braves minor league manager Luis Salazar has lost an eye after he was struck in the face by a line drive while watching a spring training game.
November 20, 2014 Scientists Find 5 New Parkinson's Genes Scientists have identified five new genes linked to Parkinson's disease in a large genetic analysis of the illness, according to a new study.
