Patient Care
Drugless Treatment for Hypertension
Utilizing patented sensor technology, a new device translates a patient's individual breathing patterns into customized musical tones that guide the patient to lengthen the expiratory phase and thus slow breathing to fewer than 10 breaths per minute. More...03 Jun 2002
Foods with Lycopene May Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer
Results from a large study started in 1986 and eventually comprising more than 47,000 men suggest that the frequent intake of tomato products or lycopene, a carotenoid from tomatoes, is associated with reduced risk of prostate cancer. More...12 Mar 2002
In Other News
ACE Inhibitor Slows or Reverses Renal Disease in Diabetics
No Link Found Between Fertility Drugs and Cancer
Stress Management Shows Major Benefits for Heart Patients
Ibuprofen Can Prevent Aspirin's Ability to Thin Blood
Inhaled Insulin Shows Promise in Trial
New Drugs Benefit Some Breast Cancer Patients
Study Finds Cause of Recurring Back Injury
Outcomes of Drugs and Vitamins in Treating Heart Disease
Young Athletes Have Higher Risk of Sudden Death
Johns Hopkins to Open AIDS Resource Center in Ethiopia
Psoriasis Therapies Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Aspirin and Warfarin Equally Effective Against Stroke
Hyperbaric Oxygen Accelerates Wound Healing
Drug Reduces Lesions that Precede Prostate Cancer
Electronic Stethoscope with Highly Amplified Sound
Vitamin E and Aspirin May Prevent Heart Disease
New Calcium Compound Prevents Fractures
Interactive Video Aids Home Care
Risk of Prostate Cancer Increased by Calcium Intake
Widespread Pain Doubles Risk of Cancer Death
Estrogen May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
Physical Activity Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Lisbon to Host European Cancer Conference
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