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December 2005 Audio Reports
Chest X-rays can sometimes catch signs of lung cancer in its early stages. However, false positive x-rays can be a cause of needless concern.
Drunk Driving gets a lot of attention during the Holidays, but it needs to be a year-long priority.
The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial has shown that proper insulin levels through intensive glucose control lower the risk for diabetes.
A new study shows that a child's weight may be influenced by the mother even before the child is born.
According to a survey, alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use decreased in 8th, 10th, and 12th graders in 2005.
A new study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute shows that male smokers with elevated insulin levels — measured after an overnight fast — were twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer as men with the lowest levels.
Researchers have found that by knocking out a gene in the brain, they can create a mouse that is not bothered by situations that would ordinarily trigger instinctive or learned fear responses.
Making minorities aware of Clinical Research is a goal for the NIH Clinical Center.
Sleep apnea is much more common than first thought, with 10% or more of middle aged adults being affected.
According to a study supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, people who work with and around pigs have a markedly increased risk of infection by flu viruses that infect pigs. This is a cause for concern due to the fact that pigs can be infected by flu viruses from swine, birds, and humans — making them a virtual virus "mixing bowl."
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has unveiled a new public awareness campaign that targets teens. They call it "Drug Abuse and HIV: Learn the Link", because research shows that a significant portion of young people aren't concerned about becoming infected with HIV.
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False Positives Not Uncommon in Chest X-Rays