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Computer-Aided Mammogram Reading Effective
Detection rates rival those of two radiologist readings, study says

Team Sniffs Out Process That Could Make ’Artificial Nose’
Lab-made smell receptors could replace drug- and explosive-sniffing dogs, have medical uses

Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant
Device approved in Europe, still in clinical trials in U.S.

Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure
Estimates of fluid in body compared favorably to results of invasive procedure, study finds

Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
Now they can track disease progression as it happens, something not possible in humans

Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics’ Liver Fat
Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

’Fear of Losing’ Key Emotion in Economic Decisions
Brain imaging reveals why some people can't resist paying too much at auctions

Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
Death rate lower than for bare-metal devices, study shows

Blacks at Greater Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
Difference is most pronounced among black women, study finds

Radiosurgery Proves Viable for Some Pancreatic Cancers
Team cites precision of robotic 'CyberKnife,' with therapy delivered in only a week