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MEDLINEPLUS-NEW consumer health links for the week of August 19, 2007
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Bipolar Disorder

FDA Approves Risperdal for Two Psychiatric Conditions in Children and Adolescents
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01686.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Bipolar Disorder

Bleeding Disorders

Updated Labeling for Coumadin (Warfarin)
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/warfarin081707.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Bleeding Disorders

Breast Cancer

More Study of Grapefruit Needed
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_Grapefruit_Linked_to_Breast_Cancer.asp
American Cancer Society

See MedlinePlus topic: Breast Cancer

Breast Feeding

FDA Warning on Codeine Use by Nursing Mothers
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01685.html
Food and Drug Administration

Warning for Nursing Mothers Taking Codeine
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/codeine081707.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Breast Feeding

Cancer

New Initiative to Study the Glycobiology of Cancer Could Aid Understanding of Cancer Risk and Detection
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/aug2007/nci-21.htm
National Cancer Institute

See MedlinePlus topic: Cancer

Clinical Trials

Minority Role in Clinical Trials
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=5147&lvl=2&lvlID=113
Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health

See MedlinePlus topic: Clinical Trials

Colorectal Cancer

Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ScreenForLife/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What You Eat May Influence Colon Cancer Relapse
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_What_You_Eat_May_Influence_Colon_Cancer_Relapse.asp
American Cancer Society

See MedlinePlus topic: Colorectal Cancer

Dental Health

Antibiotics and Your Heart
http://www.ada.org/public/topics/antibiotics.asp
American Dental Association

See MedlinePlus topic: Dental Health

Diabetes

Stronger Heart Warning on Diabetes Drugs
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/avandia081507.html
Food and Drug Administration

Long-Term Use of Selenium Supplements and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/147/4/I-14
American College of Physicians

See MedlinePlus topic: Diabetes

Disabilities

People with Disabilities Can Lead Long, Healthy Lives
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Disabilities/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: Disabilities

Fibromyalgia

Juvenile Fibromyalgia Affects Social Functioning and Peer Relationships
http://www.niams.nih.gov/ne/highlights/spotlight/2007/juvenile_fibro.htm
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Fibromyalgia

Fractures

Stress Fracture Risk in Active Adolescent Girls May Be Hereditary
http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZMI4JP55F&sub_cat=0
American Academy of Pediatrics

See MedlinePlus topic: Fractures

Hemorrhagic Fevers

CDC Researchers Find Possible Animal Source for Marburg Virus
http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/2007/r070822.htm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: Hemorrhagic Fevers

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B: Make Sure Your Child Has Been Fully Vaccinated
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HepatitisB/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/healthscience/healthtopics/hepatitis/HepatitisC/overview.htm
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Hepatitis C

Herbal Medicine

European Elder
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/euroelder/
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Chamomile
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/chamomile/
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Bitter Orange
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/bitterorange/
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Hoodia
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/hoodia/
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

See MedlinePlus topic: Herbal Medicine

Hodgkin's Disease

PET Can Strongly Predict Likelihood of Early Relapse in Hodgkin Lymphoma
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/PETHodgkin0807
National Cancer Institute

See MedlinePlus topic: Hodgkin's Disease

Lead Poisoning

Childhood Lead Exposure
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ChildhoodLead/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: Lead Poisoning

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Gene Triggers Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-Like Syndrome in Mice
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/aug2007/nimh-22.htm
National Institute of Mental Health,National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

See MedlinePlus topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Skinny on Liposuction
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/liposuction082007.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Schizophrenia

FDA Approves Risperdal for Two Psychiatric Conditions in Children and Adolescents
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01686.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Schizophrenia

School Health

Safe Youth. Safe Schools.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/SafeSchools/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health and Safety for College Students
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/CollegeHealth/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: School Health

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Return on Investment: Impact of STD Prevention Efforts
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/STDPrevention/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Suicide

Suicide Facts at a Glance
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/Suicide/SuicideDataSheet.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: Suicide

Urinary Tract Infections

What I Need to Know about Urinary Tract Infections
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/uti_ez/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Urinary Tract Infections



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