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Obama reverses the Bush policy on stem cells WASHINGTON (AP) _ The reversal of Bush policy, President Barack Obama on Monday, the way to a significant increase in federal funding for research on embryonic stem cells and promised no scientific data will be "hidden or distorted to serve a political agenda." Obama has signed the decree on the division of stem cells and the issue of notes dealing with what it calls scientific integrity in front of a room audience is packed with scientists. He laced his remarks with several Jabs to the way science has been addressed by former President George W. Bush.

Government-operated plan travel health, revision WASHINGTON (AP) _ Give Americans the opportunity to purchase medical coverage through the government _ an idea presented by President Barack Obama _ is a potential deal breaker for some Republicans and insurance companies whose support would ease the way for a review of health care. The proposal, which calls Obama in his presidential campaign, for the first time, sponsored by the government provides coverage of middle-class families, as an alternative to private health plans. According to some estimates, it could reduce premiums 20 percent or more _ making it more affordable to cover the estimated 48 million people who have no health coverage.

Ill seek advice on preventing youth suicide CHICAGO (AP) _ Trying to come to grips with the recent suicide of three young children in Illinois, lawmakers asked the experts for advice on how to prevent future tragedies . With many families struggling to cope with enlargement of the recession, it is more important than ever to identify children at risk and help them, experts told a House committee on Friday.

Gupta surgeon removes the general search WASHINGTON (AP) _ Medical CNN Dr. Sanjay Gupta, which will not be the next surgeon general, the Obama administration confirmed Thursday. Gupta, 39, a neurosurgeon star appeal, was seen as President Barack Obama's first choice for the post. It would have brought instant recognition to the office of Surgeon General, a position that has lacked visibility from the time of C. Everett Koop during the presidency of Ronald Reagan.

Warning: Do not take medication during MRI patches WASHINGTON (AP) _ You need an MRI? Tell the doctor if you use a nicotine patch or any other medication or patch _ you risk burns during MRI. Patches that ooze of drugs through the skin are increasingly popular over the counter nicotine patches to prescription patches that provide estrogen, drugs against pain, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, the medicines, even an anti-nausea drug for chemotherapy recipients.

Octuplet mom said 911 wild hormones Whittier, California (AP) _ Octuplet mother Nadya Suleman said the thrust of the pregnancy hormone is what led to her making a 911 call wild when one of his children wander in the past year . In a video posted on the website of the new celebrities RadarOnline.com Suleman said Thursday that it was right to call 911 during its 5 years old, the son has disappeared, but she responded excessively because it was octuplets pregnant with her and her hormones were out of control.

Victory bittersweet for cases of drug-victim responsibility Marshfield, Vt. (AP) _ A Vermont musician who lost his arm after a botched injection of drugs said the U.S. Supreme Court decided to comply with a verdict of $ 6.7 million against the pharmaceutical company that makes drugs is a victory for consumers. "I feel really good for what it means for the whole country," said Diane Levin, 63. "Money to me means that the company was liable for something that does not need to do, number one.

Is my chemo work? Scans May give faster response NEW YORK (AP) _ When Mike Stevens told his lungs were riddled with cancer, it took only a week to begin chemotherapy _ but six weeks to see if it does everything well. "You go through all this pain and stuff and you want to know, will I survive? Is this stuff working? "Said Stevens, 48, of La Jolla, California" Your whole life is in a vacuum. "Physicians should generally wait weeks or months to see if treatment is to reduce tumors, or at least stop their growth. But researchers are studying a new use of medical imaging that could shorten the stay in purgatory, revealing perhaps in a few days, if chemotherapy is effective.

Docs ask gag orders to stop patients comments CHICAGO (AP) _ The anonymous comment on the site RateMDs.com was merciless: "Very little arrogant," he said a doctor. "You did not listen and cut me, seems far too pleased to be able (and abuse) of people who suffer." These exams are becoming increasingly common for consumers of services such as Zagat ratings and Angie's List extend beyond restaurants and plumbers to medical care, and some doctors are fighting back.



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