Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 6, 2008
- Healthy Patient Studies
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Premature Ejaculation
Genes Give Clues to Age-Linked Eye Trouble
Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss, blindness Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines
Not getting preventive care biggest reason for immunization shortfall, study finds Pediatricians Would Admit Error Only Half the Time
Doctors often don't disclose less obvious mistakes, even if they cause harm, study finds Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival
Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found ADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk
Study mirrors previous findings in boys, researchers say For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home
Exotic pets like rodents, reptiles and monkeys can carry disease, report warns Free Prescription Drug Samples Pose Risk to Kids
Few actually go to needy children, and newer meds lack safety profile, study finds Bedroom Fan Cuts SIDS Risk by 72%
Increasing ventilation in baby's bedroom produced surprisingly good results, study reports.
Vending Machines Found in Most Middle Schools
Snacks, drinks sold not helping fight against childhood obesity, researcher notes New Test Detects Rare Leukemia More Quickly
Researchers also found technique could track response to treatments Hospital Fixes Cut Opiate Errors in Kids
Simple adjustments also save money, since side effects can affect length of stay, study says Occasional Forgetfulness Tied to Loss of Brain Volume
It's unclear whether this is linked to dementia, scientists say Pneumonia Vaccine Lowers Chances of Heart Attack
50% reduction in risk seen 2 years later in Canadian study | 
