Blood Information - December 3, 2008

OCD Linked To Strep Infection Antibodies

September 30, 2005 - Topics infection, streptococcal, blood, immune and child
Researchers find that children with obsessive-compulsive disorder are more likely to have antibodies associated with streptococcal infection than those without the disorder.

The joint Institute of Psychiatry and Institute of Neurology team says that more research is needed

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Wis. Gov. to Veto Human Cloning Ban

September 29, 2005 - Topics disease, blood, legislation and research
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle plans to veto a ban on human cloning. The ban was approved Wednesday by the state legislature.

The proposed measure would prevent both reproductive cloning and therapeutic cloning

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Lipitor Approved By Feds

September 28, 2005 - Topics disease, heart disease, fda, blood and food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration endorses expanding of the pool of people who use the popular cholesterol drug, Lipitor.

The drug is currently used to decrease the risk of strokes and heart attacks in diabetics, who also have risk factors for heart disease

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FDA Endorses Expanded Use Of Lipitor

September 28, 2005 - Topics fda, disease, heart disease, blood and food
The Food and Drug Administration endorses expanding of the pool of people who use the popular cholesterol drug Lipitor
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VP Recovering From Knee Surgery

September 27, 2005 - Topics surgery, hospital and blood
Vice President Dick Cheney is working from home as he recuperates from knee surgery to repair aneurysms on the back of both knees.

Spokesman Steve Schmidt says Cheney is doing well after Saturday's procedure

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