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March 16, 2010
FDA Approved Diabetes Drug Despite Hints at Cancer Risk
Rat studies suggest Victoza could spur rare thyroid tumor, but experts say effects in humans are unclear 

Stenting May Save Legs
Many with severe peripheral arterial disease can avoid amputation, researchers find 

Cancer Articles Tend to Focus on Positive Outcomes
Newspaper, magazine stories shy away from negative side effects, end-of-life care, review finds 

Are New Chemo Treatments Cost-Effective?
Drug advances extend lives, but one study puts cost per life-year gained at about $66,200 

Pain Relief Often Delayed for Cancer Patients
Referrals to palliative care programs come too late, survey finds 

Prostate Cancer Radiation Side Effects May Subside With Time
Ten years later, many men weren't bothered by treatment's effects, study finds 

DNA Test May Cut Hospitalizations Caused by Blood Thinner
Determining sensitivity can prevent bleeding, clotting problems, study shows 

Treat Women With Heart Attack Just Like Men: Study
That will increase their odds of survival, experts say 

Freezing Tumors Shows Promise Against Prostate, Breast Cancer
Cryotherapy prevented need for surgery in one group, and thwarted recurrence in the other 

Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo
Study found one in two went without, while 87% of younger patients got it after surgery 

Blood Vessels Bounce Back Once Smokers Quit
Quickly leads to reduced risk of heart trouble, study finds 

Radiation May Help Those With Inoperable Lung Tumors
3-year survival doubled after the treatment, study found 

Newer Blood Thinner Beats Plavix for Bypass Patients
More people taking Plavix before surgery died soon after than those using Brilinta, study finds  



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