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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

Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say

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

Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia
Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation

Imaging System Lets Doctors ’See’ Cancer During Surgery
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells

New Imaging Technique Could Spot Early Cancers
Lasers heat nanotubes, then docs listen for ultrasound waves released showing tumors

Study Probes Internet Health-Related Search Patterns
Use of Google Trends mirrors data sought in other countries as well, researchers say

PET Scans May Help Detect Alzheimer’s Brain Plaques
Injectable marker spots deposits, could be used to assess drugs in clinical trials