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Antipsychotic Drugs Boost Stroke Risk
And patients with dementia face a more than 3-fold danger, study finds

Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors
Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found

Salmonella Outbreak Over, U.S. Says
FDA lifts advisory against eating raw Mexican jalapeno and serrano peppers

Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 28, 2008

Most Patients With Irregular Heartbeat Take Inadequate Blood Thinner Dose
Warfarin could cut stroke risk by 67%, but patients and doctors say drug is hard to manage

Normal Cells May Predict Cancer Virulence
Finding suggests that treatment that only aims at malignant cells might fall short

Scientists Track Hourly Changes in Alzheimer's Protein
Recovery from brain injury, not injury itself, associated with increased plaque

Bunion Surgery Patients Need 6 Weeks Before Driving
Study finds reaction, brake response times were better than they had been before procedure

13% of Seniors Report Being Mistreated
Abuse is verbal, financial and physical, especially for the impaired, study says

Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk

Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Overnight stays with person with dementia led to daytime tiredness, symptoms of depression

Protecting Newborns From a Dangerous Threat
Simple tests and antibiotics can thwart Group B strep, doctors say

Gene Linked to 'Dry' Macular Degeneration
Study also uncovers risks associated with treating 'wet' form of the eye disease

Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy
Compound given to women at risk of preterm birth cuts risk in half, study finds

Newer Blood Pressure Drug No Better Than Placebo in Preventing Stroke
Patients may need to be on telmisartan longer to see positive effect, researchers say

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