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Today's Headlines: February 11, 2009

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Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 11, 2009 – 2/11/2009

Poll Shows Strong Support for Obama Health Care Reforms – 2/11/2009

Majorities approve of initiatives such as Medicare-negotiated drug pricing or a 'national health insurance exchange.'

'Near-Wins' Boost Desire to Keep Gambling – 2/11/2009

Brain sees these as special events, even though result is technically a loss.

Experience Brings Better Angioplasty Outcomes – 2/11/2009

Heart attack patients treated by skilled doctors at high-volume hospitals do best, study finds.

Levels of Circulating Tumor Cells Could Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome – 2/11/2009

New method of tracking changes proves better predictor than PSA, study says.

Empathy Might Be in the Genes – 2/11/2009

Mouse study suggests DNA affects how able someone is to have compassion for others.

Urine Test May One Day Predict Prostate Cancer – 2/11/2009

Lab results identify component linked to aggressiveness of disease.

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