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New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver
Optical technology is as accurate as colorectal tissue examination, study finds

Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study
No difference seen in annual rate of cell loss, researchers say

New Smells ’Etched’ in Brain: Study
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests

Doctors Point Out Gaps in U.S. Health Care
Survey finds poorer results, higher costs than in other countries

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say

Focused Radiation May Help Some With Lung Cancer
Study reports successes, especially for those with good lung function

Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients
Getting details in writing would be ideal, survey finds

CT Scans Surpass X-Rays for Swine Flu: Study
In high-risk patients, scans better able to spot serious complications, researchers say