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Worldwide Measles Deaths Drop Dramatically
They plunged 74 percent from 2000 to 2007, report shows

Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 4, 2008

Gene Behind Childhood Anemias Found
Finding could usher in new treatments for sickle cell disease and thalassemia

Mom's Cells Prime Fetal Immune System
Process prevents growing baby from rejecting the mother, researchers find

Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Long-Term Health Issues for Iraq Vets
Government report notes problems include dementia, aggression, depression

Robotic Device Could Help Stroke Patients
Through exercise, it seems to boost activity in a key region of the brain

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated
Reactions such as hives called 'idiosyncratic,' study finds

Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries With Plaque
Immune cells stick inside blood vessels causing inflammation, blockage, study finds

Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines
Common nerve problem best diagnosed with combination of assessments, researchers say

Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 3, 2008

Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics
Study suggests need to change therapeutic guidelines

Bogus Stem Cell Therapies Sold on Internet
New guidelines are aimed at combating less responsible uses, claims, experts say

Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views
Neither will replace mammography for screening yet, experts say

Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring
Yet another reason pregnant women should avoid this medication, experts say

Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin
A man-made chemical was added to the blood thinner imported from China

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