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en-us Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:46:20 GMT http://graphics.nytimes.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gif http://www.nytimes.com/pages/health/index.html?partner=rss http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=d1c2543efea2fd624c56e3980e2f4cad http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/health/research/11gene.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/health/research/11gene.html Dr. James R. Lupski, a medical geneticist with a nerve disease, had his whole genome decoded. Michael Stravato for The New York Times It now appears possible to sequence a patient’s genome at reasonable cost and with sufficient accuracy to be useful.

11 Mar 10, 05:03:41

Disease Cause Is Pinpointed With Genome

It now appears possible to sequence a patient’s genome at reasonable cost and with sufficient accuracy to be useful.

11 Mar 10, 01:03:31
Doctor and Patient: Learning to Keep Patients Safe in a Culture of Fear
The threat of blame, even malpractice, looms over doctors working to prevent medical errors.



10 Mar 10, 11:03:48
Safe in Bed?
Government agencies have long warned of the hazards of bed rails, but they are still used in many nursing homes.



10 Mar 10, 10:03:14
Recipes for Health: Warm Chickpeas and Greens With Vinaigrette
In parts of France, farmers make a traditional meal of boiled chickpeas and spinach or chard.



11 Mar 10, 01:03:55
Panel Urges New Look at Caesarean Guidelines
The medical experts told an National Institutes of Health conference that the trend of “once a Caesarean, always a Caesarean” may be safely reversed.



11 Mar 10, 11:03:37
Concocting a Cure for Kids With Issues
Through a controversial practice called vision therapy, some optometrists say they can treat learning disabilities.



10 Mar 10, 02:03:22
Fitness : Hula-Hooping Fans Hope It Is the Next Big Trend in Fitness
Hula-hooping converts are hoping it is the next big trend in fitness, but some exercise professionals are doubtful.



10 Mar 10, 01:03:45
Flu Shots in Children Can Help Community
A study of farming colonies in Canada found that giving flu vaccine to schoolchildren protected the community.



10 Mar 10, 02:03:41
Maker Drops Hip Device, Then Warns of Failures
DePuy Orthopaedics alerted doctors to a high early failure rate of its artificial hip after announcing it would phase out the device citing slow sales.



10 Mar 10, 12:03:50
Protein Suspected in Alzheimer’s May Be Needed to Fight Infection
Beta amyloid, which was once thought to be a chief villain in Alzheimer’s, may be part of the brain’s normal defenses, researchers at Harvard suggested.



08 Mar 10, 05:03:38
Cases: Fake Nostalgia for a Pre-Therapy Past
Navigating difficult years with the help of someone who gets it.



08 Mar 10, 06:03:51
18 and Under: When a Child’s Nosebleed or Bruising Is a Blood Disorder
Some of the ailments, like idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, are usually resolved on their own, but others require treatment.



08 Mar 10, 11:03:13
Rapid DNA Sequencing Can Help Doctors Track Cancer Treatment
If altered bits of genetic material could be picked up in a patient’s bloodstream, they would serve as a direct and sensitive marker of cancer.



10 Mar 10, 09:03:56
Mets’ Blackley Battles A.D.D., and Fights for Baseball Future
Travis Blackley, a relief pitcher from Australia who is trying to earn a spot on the Mets’ roster, has attention deficit disorder.



08 Mar 10, 11:03:26
Global Update: The Fight Against AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis Goes Online
Using their computers, travelers will be able to donate $2 when making reservations on some Internet travel sites.



10 Mar 10, 02:03:55
For the Afflicted, a Little Black Box to Jog Failing Memory
Researchers have tested the Sensecam, which contains a digital camera and an accelerometer, as an aid to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders.



10 Mar 10, 11:03:29
Obama Gets Tough on Health Care Fraud
The president said he would unleash auditors in a crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid waste and fraud, a move to please both liberals and conservatives.



11 Mar 10, 01:03:39
National Briefing | South: Virginia: Opting to Refuse Health Overhaul
The state legislature approved a measure that bucks any effort by President Obama and Congress to carry out a national health care overhaul in individual states.



11 Mar 10, 12:03:06
Economic Scene: Wishing for a Health Care Plan That Cuts Costs
President Obama’s health reform plan is a mixed bag for those who care about keeping down medical costs.



09 Mar 10, 12:03:28
Vital Signs: New Study Finds Many Americans Say They’re Too Tired for Sex
A National Sleep Foundation report on ethnic groups’ habits found responses on tiredness and sex were similar for most groups.



09 Mar 10, 12:03:39
Vital Signs: One in Four Parents Link Autism to Vaccines, Study Finds
Most reported vaccinating their children, but more than half said they were concerned about adverse effects.



09 Mar 10, 12:03:48
Vital Signs: Cognitive Decline Is More Likely After Hospitalization
A new study found that older people hospitalized for a critical condition had a statistically significant drop in scores on cognitive tests when compared with people who had not been hospitalized.



04 Mar 10, 02:03:10
Medivation Shares Plunge as Dimebon, Alzheimer’s Drug, Fails
The drug, called Dimebon, failed in its first late-stage clinical trial, dealing a blow to patients with Alzheimer’s and the companies developing the treatment, Medivation and Pfizer.



09 Mar 10, 02:03:32
Recipes for Health: Clam or Mussel Stew With Greens and Beans
This wonderful winter seafood stew is easy to make and to serve.



09 Mar 10, 01:03:57
Recipes for Health: Greens and Mushroom Panini
When you blanch the greens, these panini make for a quick and wonderful meal.



09 Mar 10, 01:03:52
Recipes for Health: Winter’s Greens
Looking for new ways to get greens in your diet? An innovative panino and luxurious gratin are among this week’s recipes.



08 Mar 10, 12:03:15
Nestlé Bringing American-Style Diet Plans to Europe
With obesity on the rise in Europe, Nestlé is betting that Europeans are ready to embrace a concept that has proved successful in North America.



09 Mar 10, 11:03:22
Obama Turns Up the Volume in Health Care Bid
In an appearance that harked back to his 2008 campaign, President Obama made an emotional pitch for public support.



08 Mar 10, 11:03:41
States See Flaw in Obama Plan for Health Insurance Premiums
Experts said state officials might be left to worry about the solvency of insurers, the ultimate consumer protection.



06 Mar 10, 09:03:23
Obama Wields Goldman Sachs Study of Insurers in Health Fight
Seeking support for an overhaul, the administration is pointing to a Goldman Sachs study suggesting investors buy insurance shares because rates are up and competition is down.



05 Mar 10, 06:03:21
Obama Takes Health Care Deadline to Democrats
President Obama met with insurance executives and selected House Democrats, as party leaders struggled to figure out whether they can meet his timetable.



08 Mar 10, 06:03:10
Personal Health: To Keep Moving, Look Beyond the Physical
For many people, regular physical activity is as much about social interaction as it is about being healthy.



10 Mar 10, 02:03:21
Really?: The Claim: A Glass of Wine With Dinner Aids Digestion
Can wine help you digest your meal?



09 Mar 10, 05:03:07
Q & A: Almonds for Calcium?
Are almonds a good source of calcium or do they block calcium absorption?



08 Mar 10, 05:03:34
Letters: The Riddle of Weight Loss (1 Letter)
A letter to the editor.



08 Mar 10, 05:03:29
Letters: Covering Little Ears (1 Letter)
A letter to the editor.



08 Mar 10, 11:03:07
Letters: An Advocate for Exercise (1 Letter)
A letter to the editor.



08 Mar 10, 05:03:35
Letters: Joy, Pain and Aging (1 Letter)
A letter to the editor.



15 Feb 10, 04:02:56
After Surviving Cancer, a Focus on True Manhood
Dana Jennings, who was treated for Stage 3 prostate cancer, found erectile dysfunction to be a particularly stubborn side effect.