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Good evening Srini, THU 23 Oct 2008  today's headlines New gene mutation linked to cancer drugs' success Hepatitis B vaccine protection may wane in teens "E-cards" may aid in STD notification Scientists find way to erase memories in mice Leukemia drug appears to stop early stage MS Oral hygiene curbs pneumonia risk in elderly Best treatment for dislocated shoulder unclear Novo taps stem cells in hunt for diabetes cure U.S. panel urges more cancer research funding Depression in pregnancy tied to preterm birth   more details New gene mutation linked to cancer drugs' success October 23, 2008 06:20 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have uncovered a second gene mutation that determines which patients will respond to the bowel cancer drugs Erbitux and Vectibix, opening the way to still more targeted treatment. Full Article Hepatitis B vaccine protection may wane in teens October 23, 2008 03:57 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Protection against hepatitis B appears to drop off in adolescents who got the hepatitis B vaccine beginning at birth, according to a new report. Full Article "E-cards" may aid in STD notification October 23, 2008 12:17 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Electronic "postcards" may offer a new way to alert the partners of patients with sexually transmitted diseases that they may have been exposed, according to a new report. Full Article Scientists find way to erase memories in mice October 23, 2008 04:46 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It seems like a movie plot, but scientists have developed a way to erase specific memories in mice while leaving others intact and not damaging the brain. Full Article Leukemia drug appears to stop early stage MS October 23, 2008 04:28 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - A drug developed to fight leukemia appears to stop multiple sclerosis in its early stages and restore lost function to patients, British researchers said on Wednesday. Full Article Oral hygiene curbs pneumonia risk in elderly October 23, 2008 03:58 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aide help them maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of them dying from pneumonia, a study suggests. Full Article Best treatment for dislocated shoulder unclear October 23, 2008 01:28 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When an athlete dislocates a shoulder, the jury is still out on the best mode of treatment, the authors of a new research review conclude. Full Article Novo taps stem cells in hunt for diabetes cure October 23, 2008 07:18 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk A/S is turning to stem cells in the hunt for a cure for diabetes. Full Article U.S. panel urges more cancer research funding October 23, 2008 01:04 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government needs to step up funding for cancer research, which has stagnated this decade, as part of an effort to make beating cancer a national priority, a presidential advisory panel said on Thursday. Full Article Depression in pregnancy tied to preterm birth October 23, 2008 11:33 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with depression symptoms early in pregnancy may be at heightened risk of delivering prematurely, a study published Thursday suggests. Full Article     REUTERS www.reuters.com Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book.Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Forward this mailing to a friend or colleague Reuters.com: Help and Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Mobile | Newsletters | RSS | Interactive TV | Labs | Reuters in Second Life | Archive | Site Index | Video Index Thomson Reuters Corporate: Copyright | Disclaimer | Privacy | Professional Products | Professional Products Support | About Thomson Reuters | Careers