Gene Test Can Predict Breast Cancer Chemo Effect
A genetic test for patients with early breast cancer can identify that only some of them will be helped by chemotherapy, but for those women the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, researchers said on Friday.
FDA Says Heart Warning Added to Pfizer's Bextra
Pfizer Inc.'s painkiller Bextra will come with a new warning about the possibility of heart attacks and blood clots in patients who have just had heart bypass surgery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday.
Family Bonds Help African-Americans with Diabetes
Families play an important role in how well African Americans with diabetes manage their disease, a study shows.
Surgery Can Enlarge Very Small Penises
Some men with abnormally small penises gave a portion of their left arm so that surgeons could create a more normal-sized organ.
U.S. Officials Move Toward Drug Safety Independence
U.S. lawmakers and health officials are moving to give more independence to an office that reviews drug safety, but some experts say ensuring medicines are studied after they hit the market is more important than the bureaucratic pecking order.
Thai Sex Change Operation Watched Worldwide
Thai surgeons performed the world's first sex change operation to be filmed on Friday with more than 30 specialist doctors from around the world watching closely on video monitors.
European Flu Vaccine to Be Tested in U.S.
A European-produced flu vaccine widely used in other countries will be tested at four locations in the United States, the government announced.
Work Permits on Hold for Foreign Nurses
New limits on fast-track U.S. work permits for foreign nurses may add to a nursing shortage in American hospitals, health officials say.
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