U.S. cholesterol hits ideal range for first time in decades
CDC reports average adult cholesterol fell to 199 in 2005 06 from 204 in 1999 2000. Use of cholesterol lowering medications rises, aiding decline. two year CDC survey covers about 4500 adults 20 and older. High cholesterol 240+ dropped to 16 percent from the 1990s level.
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Stem cell study hints at Duchenne therapy in mice
New York researchers used modified stem cells from human patients to ease muscular dystrophy symptoms in mice. Treated mice showed stronger muscles and longer treadmill runs, suggesting potential for patient-derived therapies, though Duchenne remains incurable and deadly in early to mid life.
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Doctors miss many breast cancers in mammograms study
A Chicago study finds radiologists miss about 20 percent of breast cancer in mammograms with wide variation in accuracy. Lead author Diana Miglioretti warns negative results should not reassure patients, noting cancer can be present with normal scans. Researchers emphasize diagnostic mammograms differ from screening results and reading accuracy varies.
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Officials Recall Hib Vaccine Over Contamination Risk
More than 1.2 million Hib and Hib Hepatitis B combination vaccine doses are being recalled after a sterilization problem at a Pennsylvania plant. U S health officials say there is no threat to public health. Merck urged parents to contact their child’s doctor.
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Atlanta
U.S
Merck & Co
Pennsylvania
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