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Lantus Insulin: Link to Cancer ShakyJuly 2, 2009, 4:18 am by WebMDExperts say patients should not worry about shaky data suggesting a possible slight cancer risk in people with type 2 diabetes who take Lantus, a long-acting insulin.
More from WebMD Platelet-Rich Plasma Helps Tennis Elbow WebMD: March 10, 2010, 10:54 am Platelet-rich plasma -- injections of a patient's own blood platelets -- heals of tennis elbow better than cortisone shots, a study finds. Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed? WebMD: March 10, 2010, 7:27 am A large percentage of patients without known heart disease who undergo invasive cardiac catheterization to check for dangerous artery blockages do not have them, a new study suggests Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall WebMD: March 10, 2010, 6:58 am Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says. Pill Kills Hard-to-Treat Head Lice WebMD: March 10, 2010, 5:26 am Stromectal -- a pill containing ivermectin, a drug used to prevent heartworm in dogs -- kills head lice resistant to first-line treatment better than malathion-based lotion. NIH Panel: End Bans on Vaginal Birth after C-Section WebMD: March 10, 2010, 5:13 am An NIH panel of outside advisors urges a change to hospital rules and doctor guidelines that keep many women who've had a C-section from opting for a natural birth in later pregnancies.
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