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Previous issues of HealthLINK-Cancer

• July 2007 - Researchers looking at programs to help cancer survivors
• March 2007 - Yale Cancer Center participates in melanoma study
• December 2006 - Study finds CT screening detects early-stage lung cancer
• October 2006- Non-melanoma skin cancer affecting younger patients
• June 2006- New breast cancer screening tool studied by Yale-New Haven Hospital
• January 2006- Using Herceptin in some breast cancer patients cuts recurrence
• October 2005- Yale-New Haven Hospital participates in partial breast irradiation study
• September 2005- Doctors study effectiveness of new screening methods for breast cancer
• August 2005- Chemotherapy following lung cancer surgery improves survival rate
• July 2005- Researchers discover blood test to detect ovarian cancer early
• April 2005- Clinical trials studying whether hormonal therapy drug, antioxidants may prevent prostate cancer
• March 2005- New class of drugs helps fight hormone-sensitive breast cancer
• February 2005- Certain melanin makes skin more vulnerable to sunburn
• January 2005- Study shows feasibility of vaccine therapy to fight brain cancer
• October 2004- Genetic mutation linked to more aggressive breast tumors in African-American women
• July 2003- Sentinel node biopsy offers fewer side effects
• June 2003- Exercise and breast cancer survival: Making a connection
• February 2003- Ovary removal reduces cancers in BRCA carriers
• December 2002- Premature menopause side effect of breast cancer treatment
• August 2002- Does sunscreen increase or decrease melanoma risk?
• July 2002- Using lab discoveries to test for bladder cancer
• December 2001- Jump in esophageal and stomach cancers prompts study
• September 2001- NIH recommendations on adjuvant therapy for breast cancer
• April 2001- Breast reconstruction gaining in popularity
• February 2001- New screening method for lung cancer?
• November 2000- Renewed interest in prostate cancer treatment option
• August 2000- The role of clinical breast exams
• May 2000- Ovarian Cancer
• March 2000- Risks of combination hormone replacement therapy
• February 2000- New tests for bladder cancer
• December 1999- Confidentiality and cancer genetic testing
• October 1999- Screening for colorectal cancer
• September 1999- Using ABCD to detect melanoma
• July 1999- Trial focuses on breast cancer prevention
• May 1999- Drop in prostate cancer deaths
• April 1999- Improving the odds for women with cervical cancer

Previous issues of HealthLINK-Cardiac

• October 2007- Stem cell therapy shows promise in regenerating damaged heart muscle
• February 2007- Proteins may predict who benefits most from cardiac surgery
• November 2006- Heart disease linked to overweight teens
• April 2006- Heart attack patients do better at hospitals specializing in angioplasty
• July 2005- ICDs benefit many patients with heart failure
• May 2005- Broken heart syndrome mimics heart attacks
• February 2005- Treating heart failure in adult patients with congenital heart disease
• January 2005- Risk of stroke lower with off pump surgery
• November 2004- New cholesterol guidelines for high-risk patients
• August 2004- Simvastatin cuts heart risks for people with diabetes
• May 2004- Exercise improves survival rate for heart failure patients
• March 2004- Tougher blood pressure goals established
• January 2004- New blood test predicts cardiac risk
• December 2003- Signs of impending heart attacks among women
• November 2003- Gender differences in RF catheter ablation therapy
• October 2003- Transfer for angioplasty benefits heart attack patients
• July 2003- Trial may widen use of cardiac defibrillators
• June 2003- New weapon in war against cholesterol
• March 2003- Sleep imbalance linked to heart disease
• January 2003- CRP may displace LDL as risk factor for heart attack
• October 2002- Chest pain not only signal of a heart attack
• August 2002- Results of new pacemaker heartening
• July 2002- Fish with omega-3 fatty acids: good fuel for your heart
• May 2002- Coated stents help keep arteries open
• March 2002- Poll shows people with diabetes unaware of risk for heart disease
• January 2002- Simvastatin plus niacin lower heart attack risk
• November 2001- Heart Association warns against high-protein diets
• October 2001- Baycol withdrawn because of fatal side effects
• August 2001- Hormone replacement
• June 2001- New cholesterol guidelines
• May 2001- Drug lowers risk of heart attack, stroke and death
• February 2001- Procedure successful in eliminating heart rhythm disturbances
• December 2000- Regular vigorous exercise curbs risk of sudden death
• November 2000- Study points to lower blood pressure target
• September 2000- America's youth show evidence of heart disease
• July 2000- Low-salt diet tames hypertension
• June 2000- Depression and heart disease
• April 2000- Blood pressure medication, one drug with many benefits
• March 2000- Lower your risk with good cholesterol
• January 2000- Stents: benefits outweigh negatives
• November 1999- Valve disease among fen-phen users
• October 1999- Drug reduces heart failure deaths
• September 1999- Mitral valve prolapse frequently misdiagnosed
• August 1999- High volume heart hospitals may be best choice
• July 1999- Evidence points to mediterranean diet benefits
• May 1999- Aspirin and heart disease
• April 1999- Viagra risk and heart disease

Previous issues of HealthLINK-Mental Health

• July 2004- Early treatment of schizophrenia may improve outcomes
• March 2004- Studies point out risk of depression high among caregivers
• December 2003- Timing of light therapy key for curing winter depression

Previous issues of HealthLINK-Neurology

• May 2007- Study links mild heart dysfunction to increased risk of ischemic stroke
• February 2007- Does criteria for stroke centers improve care for ischemic stroke?
• December 2006- Carotid artery stenting with protection study
• August 2006- Low-dose aspirin reduces women's risk of stroke

Previous issues of HealthLINK-Pediatrics

• February 2007- Sleep problems linked to lower IQ scores and learning impairments
• December 2006- Children who need emergency care do better at pediatric trauma centers
• July 2006- Study shows that sports drinks can cause tooth decay
• May 2006- Warning urged for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity drugs
• December 2005- Revised recommendations on reducing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
• September 2005- New meningococcal vaccine recommended
• August 2005- Increase in adult-type injuries among children and adolescents
• March 2005- Food allergen labeling
• February 2004- Throw out syrup of ipecac
• August 2003- Preemies show gains over time
• April 2003- Potty training study offers answers
• February 2003- Can booster seats save lives?
• July 2002- Eye drops as effective as patching?
• May 2002- Scooter, skateboard injuries rise with popularity
• April 2002- Looking at asthma in preschoolers
• November 2001- The cost of getting the flu
• October 2001- Why moms stop breastfeeding
• September 2001- Novel approach to screening for STDs in teens
• June 2001- Safety concerns limit teen driving
• April 2001- PKU screening: changing lives for 40 years
• February 2001- Appendicitis in children: Diagnosing a common problem
• January 2001- Teething troubles come under suspicion
• December 2000- New pertussis vaccine proven safer
• November 2000- Preventing SIDS at home and at daycare
• September 2000- Changing the definition of early puberty
• August 2000- Toddler diet lacking in nutrition, fat
• July 2000- Best way to manage fever in children
• May 2000- Diabetes on the rise among children
• March 2000- Medical problems of international adoptees
• January 2000- Secondhand smoke linked to health problems
• November 1999- Exercise-induced asthma
• October 1999- Television viewing and sleep disturbances
• July 1999- Trampoline Safety
• May 1999- Use of antibiotics
• April 1999- Reversing lead poisoning

Previous issues of HealthLINK-Women's health

• July 2007- Study suggests estrorgen may help thinks skills if timing is right
• June 2006- Study shows a low-fat diet may not reduce breast cancer risk
• May 2005- Choosing a diet plan
• March 2005- Earlier epidurals offer pain relief without increasing C-sections
• January 2005- Weak in the knees: Girls' development places them at risk for injury
• October 2004- Ob/Gyn panel revisits HRT
• September 2004- Pap tests may be unnecessary for some women
• June 2004- Hormonal disorder (PCOS) affects many American women
• April 2004 - How accurate are home pregnancy tests?
• March 2004 - Antiviral drug cuts herpes transmission rate
• January 2004 - FDA continues ban on silicone breast implants
• December 2003- Evaluating treatment for stress urinary incontinence
• November 2003- Study focuses on progression of menopause and memory loss
• August 2003- Postpartum depression—going beyond the “Baby Blues”
• July 2003- Sudden cardiac death strikes women too
• May 2003- Channel blocker helps Raynaud’s sufferers
• April 2003- First effective treatment for preterm births
• March 2003- New cream reduces skin damage from sun
• December 2002- NIH guidelines for gastric bypass surgery
• September 2002- Women’s Health Initiative study on HRT stopped
• July 2002- Strength training boon for aging women
• May 2002- Yeast infections: Dangers of self diagnosis
• April 2002- Many women not aware of osteoporosis risk
• March 2002- Uterine fibroid embolization reduces pain, may enhance women's sex lives
• February 2002- Estrogen offers no protection against recurrent stroke
• November 2001- Risk of uterine tears higher after C-section
• August 2001- PMS guidelines
• June 2001- High heels dangerous to your health
• April 2001- Common drug ingredient linked to increased stroke risk
• March 2001- Younger women fare worse after heart attacks
• January 2001- Postponing motherhood: the risk of waiting
• November 2000- Testosterone therapy may benefit post-menopausal women
• September 2000- Migraines: report of undertreatment prompts new guidelines
• August 2000- Good news for women with painful periods
• June 2000- Alcohol and pregnacy
• May 2000- Clot-disolving treatment for stroke
• March 2000- Women undertreated for cholesterol
• February 2000- Doctors restore ovarian function
• January 2000- Increasing use of epidurals during labor.
• December 1999- Healthy habits slash heart attack risk
• October 1999- Heart attacks more deadly for women
• September 1999- First guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis released
• July 1999- Stillbirth experience may heighten anxiety and depression in subsequent pregnancy
• May 1999- Fibroid embolization
• April 1999- Estrogen: its role in protecting women from heart disease

Last revised: Oct. 26, 2007 (dh)

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