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MEDLINEPLUS-NEW consumer health links for the week of November 25, 2007
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Arteriovenous Malformations
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arteriovenousmalformations.html

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AIDS

World AIDS Day 2007
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WorldAIDSDay/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

NIDA Launches Public Service Campaign for Hispanic Youth on the Link Between Non-Injection Drugs and HIV
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/nida-26.htm
National Institute on Drug Abuse

See MedlinePlus topic: AIDS

African-American Health

More Accurate Method of Estimating Breast Cancer Risk in African American Women Developed
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/nci-27.htm
National Cancer Institute

See MedlinePlus topic: African-American Health

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/aat/aat_whatis.html
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

See MedlinePlus topic: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Antidepressants

Antidepressant Medicines: A Guide for Adults with Depression
http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/repFiles/AntidepressantsConsumerGuide.pdf
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

See MedlinePlus topic: Antidepressants

Back Pain

Back Supports to Prevent Back Pain in Home Care Workers with Previous Low Back Pain
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/147/10/I-54
American College of Physicians

See MedlinePlus topic: Back Pain

Breast Cancer

More Accurate Method of Estimating Breast Cancer Risk in African American Women Developed
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/nci-27.htm
National Cancer Institute

See MedlinePlus topic: Breast Cancer

Cancer

IOM's 10-Point Plan for More Comprehensive Cancer Care
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_IOMs_10-Point_Plan_for_More_Comprehensive_Cancer_Care.asp
American Cancer Society

See MedlinePlus topic: Cancer

Child Development

Mastery of Early Math and Reading Skills by Kindergarten Linked to Better School Performance Later
http://kidshealth.org/research/school_readiness.html
Nemours Foundation

See MedlinePlus topic: Child Development

Depression

Depression Linked to Bone-Thinning in Premenopausal Women
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/nimh-26.htm
National Institute of Mental Health

See MedlinePlus topic: Depression

Diabetes

People with Diabetes and Sickle Cell Trait Should Have Reliable A1C Test
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/niddk-28.htm
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Diabetes

Flu

Prevent the Flu: Get Vaccinated
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/FluPrevention/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: Flu

Food Safety

Use Your Microwave Safely
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/microwave112107.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Food Safety

Head and Brain Malformations

Genetics Home Reference: Amish lethal microcephaly
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=amishlethalmicrocephaly
National Library of Medicine

See MedlinePlus topic: Head and Brain Malformations

Heart Failure

Thoracentesis
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_whatis.html
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

See MedlinePlus topic: Heart Failure

Hemophilia

Care at Comprehensive Treatment Centers Can Save Lives
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ComprehensiveCare/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

See MedlinePlus topic: Hemophilia

Hepatitis C

Sustained Virologic Response in Hepatitis C
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/147/10/I-47
American College of Physicians

See MedlinePlus topic: Hepatitis C

High Blood Pressure

Comparing Two Kinds of Blood Pressure Pills: ACEIs and ARBs
http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/repFiles/ACEI-ARBConsumer.pdf
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

See MedlinePlus topic: High Blood Pressure

Hip Injuries and Disorders

Hip Fractures
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/298/20/2442
American Medical Association

See MedlinePlus topic: Hip Injuries and Disorders

Lead Poisoning

Putting Lead in Perspective This Holiday Season
http://kidshealth.org/research/lead_toys.html
Nemours Foundation

See MedlinePlus topic: Lead Poisoning

Lung Diseases

Thoracentesis
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_whatis.html
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Bronchoscopy
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/bron/bron_whatis.html
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

See MedlinePlus topic: Lung Diseases

Obesity

New CDC Study Finds No Increase in Obesity Among Adults; But Levels Still High
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/07newsreleases/obesity.htm
National Center for Health Statistics

See MedlinePlus topic: Obesity

Obesity in Children

HHS Launches Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Initiative
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2007pres/11/pr20071127a.html
Dept. of Health and Human Services

See MedlinePlus topic: Obesity in Children

Osteoporosis

Depression Linked to Bone-Thinning in Premenopausal Women
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/nimh-26.htm
National Institute of Mental Health

High-Trauma Fractures in Older Men and Women Linked to Osteoporosis
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/niams-28.htm
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

See MedlinePlus topic: Osteoporosis

Ozone

Ozone Can Affect Heavier People More
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/niehs-27.htm
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

See MedlinePlus topic: Ozone

Seizures

Seizure Medications and Their Side Effects
http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/full/69/22/E27
American Academy of Neurology

See MedlinePlus topic: Seizures

Seniors' Health

Training Guide Helps Older Adults Find Health Information Online
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2007/nlm-27.htm
National Institute on Aging

See MedlinePlus topic: Seniors' Health

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

NCI Researchers Identify Novel Mechanism for Spread of Sarcoma Tumors
http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/SarcomaWeissman
National Cancer Institute

See MedlinePlus topic: Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Vitamins

Fortify Your Knowledge about Vitamins
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/vitamins111907.html
Food and Drug Administration

See MedlinePlus topic: Vitamins



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