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Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010

Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications
Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say

Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy
Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests

Former Egg Farm Employees Say Their Complaints Were Ignored: Report
U.S. Agriculture Department spokesman said inspectors don't recall anyone raising concerns

Room Air Sometimes as Good as Oxygen Therapy: Study
Comparison found no significant difference in breathlessness levels among terminally ill

Safety Top Concern of U.S. Workers, Surveys Show
Issue gets too little media attention, spokesmen say

Unvaccinated Teen's Life Forever Changed
Mother says trauma could have been avoided if vaccine had been available

As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace Themselves
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV

Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback
'Hitchhiking' with human travelers, they're spurring anxiety across the United States

Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'
Researchers say ethnicity, stress, unemployment are stronger predictors of hard drug use

Pedestrian Death By Car More Likely Among Uninsured, Minorities
Blacks, Hispanics also more likely to be hit by a vehicle, study shows

Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizations

Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH found

Mouse Study May Help Explain Fish Oil's Benefits
Giving rodents omega-3 fatty acids helped counteract inflammation that can lead to diabetes

Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study
Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say

Life's Key Moments Occur Within Relationships, Study Finds
Personal highs, lows less important than events shared with others, researchers say

Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn's
More study needed on early treatments to alter the course of the bowel disease, researchers say

Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away
Without vigilant adherence to childhood immunizations, outbreaks could return, experts say

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