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MRIs Don’t Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome
Study finds getting one delays treatment, raises odds of mastectomy

Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Brain imaging suggests it could be a non-pharmacological intervention for the disorder

New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers
Finding among new trends in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, experts say

Hydrating Kidney Patients With Sodium Bicarb Has Little Effect
Study shows it was no better than sodium chloride in preventing problems during screening

Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise
They burn many more calories and have higher heart rates, researchers say

New Type of Stent Appears Safe, Effective
Artery-opening device emits drug from a biodegradable polymer

Laser Technology Spots Cavities Before They Start
It might someday help lessen dentists' reliance on the dreaded drill

Scientists ID New Proteins in Programmed Cell Death
Findings may lead to novel drug targets for stroke, infectious diseases, study says

Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis
Known biomarker easier to identify, so permanent joint damage may be avoided, study says

Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk
Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy