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The past 30 days of news from the New York Times Syndicate, Reuters Health Information and others.

Malaria

Glaxo Vaccine Cuts Malaria in African Kids (10/14/2004, Reuters Health)
U.S. Traveler Malaria Death Preventable (10/05/2004, United Press International)
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Male Genital Disorders

Interferon Injections May Improve Penile Curvature (10/21/2004, Reuters Health)
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Mammography

Early Screening Urged for Breast Cancers (10/20/2004, United Press International)
Breast Density Reduces Mammogram Accuracy (10/05/2004, Reuters Health)
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Marijuana Abuse

Marijuana Abuse Affected by Genes And Environment (10/08/2004, Reuters Health)
British, French Drug Firms Lead on Marijuana Tests (09/30/2004, Reuters Health)
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Mastectomy

Botox Found to be Effective Pain Killer (10/11/2004, United Press International)
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Measles

Quarantine Used in Iowa to Contain Measles (10/22/2004, Reuters Health)
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Medicaid

Medicaid to Beat Education As Top Cost for States (10/12/2004, Reuters Health)
Better Access to Oral Health Care Needed (10/08/2004, Reuters Health)
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Medicare

Care of Medicare Patients Varies Widely at Top Hospitals (10/07/2004, New York Times Syndicate)
Medicare to Cover More Implanted Heart Devices (09/29/2004, Reuters Health)
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Medicines

Arthritis Drugs May Help Fight Cancer (10/25/2004, Reuters Health)
Inhaled Insulin As Effective As Injection (10/22/2004, Reuters Health)
Drug May Aid Quality of Life in Early Parkinson's (10/22/2004, Reuters Health)
Antivirals Don't Completely Suppress Herpes (10/22/2004, Reuters Health)
MS Drugs Cut Patient Brain Tissue Loss (10/22/2004, Reuters Health)
Interferon Injections May Improve Penile Curvature (10/21/2004, Reuters Health)
FDA Strengthens Antidepressant Warnings (10/15/2004, United Press International)
New Study Looks Into Brains of Alzheimer Patients (10/14/2004, Reuters Health)
Parents May Not Know When Asthma Inhaler Is Empty (10/11/2004, Reuters Health)
Cost Said to Make Many Skimp on Drugs (10/07/2004, United Press International)
Costs Cause Many Older Adults to Skimp on Meds (10/01/2004, Reuters Health)
Antibiotics Sold Illegally in Hispanic NYC Stores (09/30/2004, Reuters Health)
Drug Shortages Hurt Patients, Expensive (09/29/2004, United Press International)
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Melanoma

Arsenic Exposure Linked to Melanoma Risk (10/07/2004, Reuters Health)
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Memory

Stress Affects Memory, Problem Solving (10/26/2004, United Press International)
Testosterone Deficiency Makes Men Forget (10/22/2004, United Press International)
Young Have Mental Decline Linked with Blood Pressure (10/04/2004, Reuters Health)
Menopause Not Linked with Significant Memory Loss (10/04/2004, Reuters Health)
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Men's Health Issues

Dairy Intake Tied to Bone Strength in Older Men (10/22/2004, Reuters Health)
Testosterone Deficiency Makes Men Forget (10/22/2004, United Press International)
Testosterone Rises with Treatment for ED (10/14/2004, Reuters Health)
Drug Identified to Help Men's Hot Flashes (10/12/2004, United Press International)
Drug Improves Survival by Months in Some Men with Prostate Cancer (10/06/2004, Canadian Press)
Prostate Cancer Treatment Impairs Sexual Function (10/06/2004, Reuters Health)
Unsaturated Fats Cut Gallstone Disease Risk in Men (10/04/2004, Reuters Health)
Exercise Test Predicts Heart Disease in "Healthy" Men (09/27/2004, Reuters Health)
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Menopause

Estrogen Number One Menopause Treatment (10/18/2004, United Press International)
Menopause Not Linked with Significant Memory Loss (10/04/2004, Reuters Health)
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Menstruation

Nerve Destruction for Pelvic Pain Helps Some (10/14/2004, Reuters Health)
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Mental Health

Cost, Stigma Are Barriers to Depression Treatment (10/20/2004, Reuters Health)
Laughter Role Studied (10/14/2004, United Press International)
Blood Glucose Spikes Impair Mental Function (10/14/2004, Reuters Health)
Personality Disorders Change Over Time (10/14/2004, Reuters Health)
Body Image Matters to Older Breast Cancer Patients (10/14/2004, Reuters Health)
Birth Season, Schizophrenia Type Linked (10/04/2004, Reuters Health)
Human Cycle of Violence Illuminated (10/04/2004, United Press International)
Mental Ills Plague Assisted Living Folk (09/28/2004, United Press International)
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Metabolic Syndrome X

Gene May Account for Range of Ills (10/22/2004, Reuters Health)
Abdominal Fat Tied to Metabolic Syndrome in Women (10/14/2004, Reuters Health)
Metabolic Syndrome on the Rise in US Adults (10/08/2004, Reuters Health)
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Molds

Cats, Cockroaches, Dampness, Fungi Linked to Asthma (09/28/2004, Reuters Health)
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Motor Vehicle Safety

Traffic May Trigger Heart Attack (10/20/2004, Reuters Health)
Human Cycle of Violence Illuminated (10/04/2004, United Press International)
Vietnam Vets More Prone to Drug-Related Deaths (09/29/2004, Reuters Health)
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Movement Disorders

Diabetes May Speed Worsening of Movement Problems (10/01/2004, Reuters Health)
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Multiple Sclerosis

MS Drugs Cut Patient Brain Tissue Loss (10/22/2004, Reuters Health)
Teaching MS Patients to Save Energy Curbs Fatigue (10/06/2004, Reuters Health)
Traumatized Mice Have Lower Immunity (10/01/2004, United Press International)
Ancient Virus Protein Linked to Multiple Sclerosis (09/27/2004, Reuters Health)
Also see MedlinePlus Multiple Sclerosis

Muscle Disorders

Cause Found for Muscle Wasting in Diseases (10/15/2004, United Press International)
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