AMA meeting: Delegates support review of marijuana's schedule I status :: Nov. 23 ... A change could make it easier for researchers to test potential medical uses and develop a drug delivery form safer than smoking. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/11/23/prse1123.htm- 31.0KB

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Video games used to treat posttraumatic stress :: Sept. 28, 2009 .. American ... Research is under way to find out whether use of virtual reality systems can have positive results for veterans. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/28/bisc0928.htm- 29.8KB

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With seasonal flu shots plentiful and H1N1 vaccines expected soon, early .. Health officials want physicians to begin preparing by getting vaccinated. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/21/prl20921.htm- 34.2KB

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Patients happy with San Francisco plan for uninsured :: Sept. 7, 2009 .. American ... Ninety-four percent of enrollees say they are satisfied overall with the city's 2-year-old program. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/07/gvsd0907.htm- 31.4KB

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Outsourcing clinical trials: Is it ethical to take drug studies abroad? :: Sept. .. It is much cheaper to conduct a research trial in India than in the U.S. But sometimes, research subjects in developing countries pay the price. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/09/07/prsa0907.htm- 43.9KB

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Take care when discussing phase I trial options :: Aug. 17, 2009 .. American .. Ethics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/17/prca0817.htm- 35.4KB

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Industry gift bans slammed for overreaching :: Aug. 10, 2009 .. American Medical .. Some physicians criticize the bans as going too far and harming innovation. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/10/prl20810.htm- 33.9KB

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When the Institute of Medicine reports, the country listens: An interview with ... With an agenda as broad as health care itself, few topics are off limits. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/08/10/prsb0810.htm- 33.1KB

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New York OKs paying women who donate eggs for research :: July 27, 2009 .. ... Donors may get up to $10,000, an amount critics say could induce women to take unnecessary medical risks. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/27/prsc0727.htm- 31.2KB

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NIH lifts main stem cell funding restriction :: July 20, 2009 .. American Medical ... Federal money now will be available for research on new and existing stem cell lines from embryos donated under strict guidelines. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/07/20/gvsc0720.htm- 31.9KB

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Lawsuits test boundary rights of medical patents :: June 29, 2009 .. American ... The cases come at a time of renewed interest by the U.S. Supreme Court in patent law and could have ramifications for medical research. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/06/29/prsa0629.htm- 32.9KB

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Industry conflicts common in cancer studies :: May 25, 2009 .. American Medical ... Journal articles published by authors with financial conflicts are more likely to have positive outcomes, a new study shows. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/25/prsa0525.htm- 32.5KB

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Bad behavior by physicians can't be ignored :: May 11, 2009 .. American Medical .. Ethics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/11/prca0511.htm- 35.2KB

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Key Senate panel sets brisk pace for health system reform package :: May 4, 2009 ... Lawmakers at a Finance Committee roundtable zeroed in on the quality improvements and cost savings demonstrated by a Pennsylvania health system. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/04/gvl10504.htm- 34.7KB

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New federal policies sought to reflect HIV treatment gains :: May 4, 2009 .. ... Earlier identification of those infected with the AIDS virus is tied to better therapy outcomes and lower transmission rates, groups say. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/04/hlsb0504.htm- 31.2KB

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Tight not always right for controlling diabetes :: May 4, 2009 .. American ... Studies suggest that the strategy of more blood glucose control could harm patients and that greater attention is needed on overall health. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/04/hlsc0504.htm- 32.1KB

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NIH policy loosening stem cell research restrictions disappoints both sides in .. Some research advocates and scientists are upset that techniques they support would get no federal money. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/05/04/prl20504.htm- 35.0KB

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Federal agencies begin to prioritize comparative effectiveness research dollars ... The National Institutes of Health issued guidelines for research grant recipients in March. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/27/gvsb0427.htm- 31.4KB

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'Mental health home' proposed to boost care for psychiatric illnesses :: April 27 ... The idea builds on the patient-centered medical home concept endorsed by the AMA and other medical societies. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/27/hlsa0427.htm- 33.3KB

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Genetic variants tied to stroke risk :: April 27, 2009 .. American Medical News Although new findings can't delineate who will have a stroke, researchers say they point the way toward clinically valuable information. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/27/hlsc0427.htm- 29.4KB

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We must protect guidelines against undue influence :: April 20, 2009 .. American ... AMA Leader Commentary - A message to all physicians about current events in medical practice http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/20/edca0420.htm- 32.2KB

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Look beyond stereotypes to spot patients with eating disorders :: April 20, 2009 ... A national statistical analysis indicates that rates for these illnesses are on the rise among younger patients and other unexpected demographics. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/20/hll20420.htm- 35.0KB

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IOM studies boost in vitamin D requirements :: April 20, 2009 .. American Medical ... Researchers suggest a huge bump in recommended daily levels as the vitamin's benefits extend to helping fight diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/20/hlsa0420.htm- 34.6KB

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Children whose celiac disease is detected early do better over time :: April 13, ... Studies and guidelines increasingly suggest that targeted screening programs and early diagnosis benefit patients. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/13/hlsb0413.htm- 32.5KB

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Space studies also meet health needs on Earth :: April 13, 2009 .. American ... Research on astronauts may lead to advances in treating bone loss, asthma and cancer. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/13/hlsc0413.htm- 32.4KB

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Science trumps speculation: MMR not linked to autism :: Editorial April 6, 2009 ... A special vaccine court dismissed claims that the vaccine can cause the cognitive disorder. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/06/edsa0406.htm- 30.1KB

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Psoriasis may reflect systemic inflammation, heart disease :: April 6, 2009 .. ... This skin problem is being viewed as more than an aesthetic issue, but the connection to overall health is not fully understood. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/06/hlsb0406.htm- 34.0KB

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Risk of depression, anxiety in elderly can be cut :: April 6, 2009 .. American ... A new study finds that prevention is possible in the primary care setting. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/06/hlsc0406.htm- 32.4KB

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What editorial writers are saying about stem cell research :: March 30, 2009 .. ... Other Views on Medical News - Commentary from other news and opinion sources http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/30/edsa0330.htm- 28.2KB

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Surgeon tells how his team removed 6 organs during cancer operation :: March 30, ... A 7-year-old New York girl is the first child to undergo the unique procedure that reimplanted some of her organs after a malignant tumor was removed. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/30/prsb0330.htm- 29.7KB

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Treating metabolic disorders may aid neurologic health :: March 23, 2009 .. ... New studies focus on the who and what of a metabolic-neurologic link but the why remains elusive. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/23/hlsa0323.htm- 32.8KB

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Obama lifts limits on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research :: March 16 ... But the president remains committed to policy opposing reproductive cloning. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/16/gvsd0316.htm- 30.3KB

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Obesity in children, teens may be linked to allergies :: March 16, 2009 .. ... Excess weight might sensitize some people to various allergens, particularly food-related ones, but having allergies also could lead to extra pounds. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/16/hlsc0316.htm- 32.8KB

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Sleepiness may heighten death risk in elderly :: March 16, 2009 .. American ... A new study supports earlier findings that link sleep disorders with a number of physical ills. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/16/hlsd0316.htm- 29.7KB

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Groups collaborate with guidance on A1c levels :: March 9, 2009 .. American ... Established cardiovascular disease should serve as a warning flag that attempts to reduce A1c levels much below 7% could be harmful. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/09/hlsc0309.htm- 32.1KB

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Vessel disease in the eyes could signal heart disease, too :: March 9, 2009 .. ... A study suggests that retinopathy may indicate cardiovascular problems in those with and without diabetes. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/09/hlsd0309.htm- 32.7KB

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Struggles seen for Medicare care coordination :: March 2, 2009 .. American ... Unless changes are made to increase physician integration, the approach may fail to improve quality and lower costs, studies say. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/02/gvsa0302.htm- 32.7KB

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Ocean may hold clues to antibiotic resistance :: March 2, 2009 .. American ... People may spread resistant bacteria when swimming, but the sea may offer potential solutions to defeat these toughened bugs. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/02/hlsb0302.htm- 32.1KB

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Women at heightened risk for stroke death :: March 2, 2009 .. American Medical ... They experienced delays in care more often than men when hospitalized with acute symptoms, researchers say. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/02/hlsc0302.htm- 32.6KB

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Most IRB rules don't ban finder's fees for clinical trials :: March 2, 2009 .. ... Institutional review boards also are silent on conflicts that doctors may face when recruiting their patients as research subjects. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/02/prsc0302.htm- 31.2KB

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Disease diagnosis often prompts patients to make healthier choices :: Feb. 23, ... Experts would like to see strategies developed to make it easier for physicians to make the most of this opportunity. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/23/hlsa0223.htm- 33.2KB

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Number of targeted therapeutics awaiting FDA approval on the rise :: Feb. 9, 2009 ... The success of these types of drugs has been noted by pharmaceutical firms who are adding them to their development portfolios. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/09/hlsb0209.htm- 31.0KB

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Hand washing, alcohol-based rubs help curb influenza outbreaks :: Feb. 2, 2009 ... Study suggests soap and water may be slightly more effective than hand rubs, but both work well. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/02/hlsb0202.htm- 32.0KB

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Guidelines target stem cell medical tourism :: Feb. 2, 2009 .. American Medical ... Some clinics are taking advantage of desperate patients, says an international group of stem cell scientists. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/02/02/prsb0202.htm- 33.6KB

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Research at odds over impact of flu vaccine :: Jan. 19, 2009 .. American Medical .. Some studies find it makes a huge difference. Others do not. Experts say the truth is likely to be in between. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/19/hll20119.htm- 34.5KB

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Study supports use of no-sedation colonoscopy :: Jan. 12, 2009 .. American ... The option could make screening more available, but experts worry the approach might deter patients. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/12/hll20112.htm- 33.4KB

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Combination of drugs found most effective asthma treatment :: Jan. 12, 2009 .. ... An FDA panel says long-acting beta agonists should be used in tandem with inhaled corticosteroids. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/12/hlsb0112.htm- 32.4KB

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Medical centers reveal doctors' industry pay :: Jan. 5, 2009 .. American Medical ... Experts foresee a rush of other teaching institutions following suit as political pressure mounts to disclose financial ties to pharmaceutical companies and device makers. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/01/05/prl20105.htm- 32.4KB

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Allergic reaction: Food allergies increasing, especially among children :: Dec. .. Treatment and management present a challenge for physicians. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/29/hlsa1229.htm- 38.7KB

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Usefulness of home monitoring devices studied :: Dec. 22, 2008 .. American ... Insurers traditionally have shied away from home monitoring reimbursement, but pilot programs are allowing payers to test the benefits. http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/12/22/bisb1222.htm- 30.9KB