FDA approves MammoSite brachytherapy for breast cancer
The FDA approves Proxima Therapeutics MammoSite, an internal radiation device delivering targeted seeds at the tumor site after lumpectomy. Proponents say five day treatment may boost lumpectomy use, but critics warn it may miss cancer elsewhere in the breast.
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Creatine Benefit Seen for Older Men in One-Week Study
A University of Connecticut study with 18 men average 65 found creatine raised hip chest and shoulder strength by 7 to 15 percent in a week and cut rising from a chair or walking heel to toe by 6 to 9 percent. No gains in a nonuser group. Researchers caution against universal use and note possible side effects.
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Washington
William J. Kraemer
University of Connecticut
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Tea linked to lower death risk after heart attack in study
In Dallas, a study of 1900 heart attack patients shows heavy tea drinkers about 19 cups weekly had a 44 percent lower overall mortality over 3 to 4 years versus non drinkers, with flavonoids blamed for the potential benefit. Moderate drinkers fared 28 percent better. University researchers call the link dramatic.
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Neth Mukamal
Harvard Medical School
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Outbreak Ties Hepatitis A Death To Local Restaurant
In Polk County Florida a 29 year old woman died of liver failure after eating at John's Restaurant tied to a hepatitis A outbreak linked to infected kitchen staff. Health officials suspect methamphetamine use in the area fuels transmission as 138 county cases and rising weekly totals press a vaccination push.
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Centers For Diseases Control and Prevention
Atlanta
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Tony Fiore
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