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Medical Reports
Irene Maher
Irene Maher's Medical Reports cover the latest medical breakthroughs in technology, treatment and patient care. You'll also find out about new developments that will make your life better and more healthy.



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Listed below are titles of some stories recently reported on News Channel 8. (Not all TV stories are available on the web site.)
 New Sugar for Diabetes
 Laser Treatment for Psoriasis
 Alzheimer's Drug Study
 Bladder Nerve Stimulation
 Blood Donor Gas Cards
 Knee Surgery
 Gulfcoast Oncology Foundation
 Prime Time Sister Circles
 Vegan Diets
 Melanoma Treatment
 Senior Helpers
 Laughter Yoga Florida
 Obesity in Pregnancy Study
 Carotid Stent Study
 Exercise and Endometrial Cancer
 Robotic Assistant
 Chronic Headaches
 Wellderly Study
 Pancreatic Cancer Study
 Celiac Disease Study
 Foam Rollers Fitness
 New Appendectomy
 Throat Cancer Study
 Heart Valve Study
 SunSmart Skin Cancer Prevention
 Hereditary Cancer Conference
 Stents for PAD
 Pomegranate
 Personal Physicians
 Botox for Enlarged Prostate
 Pinellas County Discount Drug Card
 iBOT Wheelchair
 Brain Tumor Oral Chemotherapy
 Infant Scoliosis
 On Line Diet Tracking
 Saliva Breast Cancer Test
 Free Sports Physicals
 Talking First Aid Kit
 Food Labels and Children
 Sarcoma Treatment Study
 Valve Replacement Study
 Alzheimer's Drug for Migraines
 Independent Drug Info Service
 New Breast Cancer Radiation
 Avastin
 Green Tea Prostate Cancer Study
 ADAPT DASH Diet
 DASH
 Sickle Cell Research
 New CPR Guidelines
 Green Tea Prostate Cancer Study
 Cancer Treatment and Fertility
 FROOSE
 Diabetes Alert Day
 Sugar in Foods
 Reflux Research
 Milk Allergy
 XLIF Spine Surgery
 Prescription Assistance
 TOPS Spine Implant Study
 Creatine Parkinson's Study
 QuiqMed
 Nail Fungus
 Hand Fillers
 Hope House Fundraiser
 Knee Cartilage Implant
 Dementia and Driving
 M. S. Eye Study
 NeuroThera for Stroke
 Hip Replacement
 Multiple Sclerosis Drug Trial
 Cancer Drug For Lupus
 TFAS Spine Implant
 GFX For Wrinkles
 Islet Cell Transplants for Diabetes
 Fitness Hoop
 Cancer Drug
 Botox and Migraine Surgery
 Arctic Sun
 Sling For Men
 Mini Meals
 Lip Augmentation Implant
 Volcano Ultrasound
 Giraffe Bed
 Vision Therapy
 Osteoarthritis Research
 Migraine Heart Study
 Prolotherapy
 Flashes of Hope
 Benefits of Berry Juices
 Medication or Angioplasty
 JAMA Pedometers
 Cortical Visual Impairment
 Allergic to Food
 Spinal Stenosis Implant
 Smoking and Aging
 Lung Cancer Surgery
 Portable Dialysis
 Urinary Incontinence Surgery Study
 Chemo Brain Treatment
 First Strides
 Seizure Stopper Study
 Emphysema Bypass Trial
 Heart Walk 2007
 Teen Disc Surgery
 Chemo Resistance
 Stem Cell Study for PAD
 Breast Cancer Study
 Voluntary Cough Medicine Recall
 Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
 Flu Shots for Hillsborough Seniors
 Eyebrow Transplant
 Naltrexone for Crohn's
 Diaper Rash
 Children and Mental Illness
 Incisionless Gastric Bypass Surgery
 Reiki Research
 Spotting Neonatal Sepsis
 Vitamin D in Pregnancy
 GeneSearch for Breast Cancer
 Missing Menstrual Periods
 Allergy Friendly Hotel
 Weight Watchers Family
 Salt Sensitivity
 Brain Cancer Study
 Salivary Stones
 Vertigo Treatment Device
 Cancer Drug for Diabetes
 DBS for Multiple Sclerosis
 Measuring Metabolism in Kids
 Brain Scans for Lyme Disease
 Hip Surgery for Avascular Necrosis
 Small Group Workouts
 Stroke Rehab Device
 Best Kept Secret Resources
 Annual Medical Exams
 Building Stronger Teeth
 Workout Distractions
 Dry Eyes
 Lower Face Lift
 Ginseng for Cancer Fatigue
 Hip Resurfacing
 Parkinsons Research
 Macular Degeneration
 Magnetic Heart Procedure
 Mini Tummy Tuck
 Blood Clot Treatment
 Ovarian Cancer Avastin Study
 Reader for the Blind
 REHABILITY! Store
 Aging Sensors
 Morton Plant Clown College
 Skin Cancer Education on YouTube
 Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
 Montessori For Dementia
 Cosmetic Fillers
 Brain Aneurysm Bypass
 Prostate Cancer Study
 Senior Medication Consultation
 Toddler Video Learning
 GentleWaves
 Bolesta Center for Deaf Children
 Body Surface Mapping
 Varicose Vein Closure Procedure
 NeoDisc
 Cancer Drug Affects Vision
 Oxford Knee Implant
 New ADA Recommendation
 Headache Implant
 QuickOpt
 Geodesic Seizure Mapping
 A Better Bottom Line
 Prostate Cancer Study
 How To Be A Good Patient
 Parkinson's Disease Study
 Thyroid and Pregnancy
 Children and Gum Disease
 Faster Nose Job
 Transplants and Skin Cancer
 GPS and Prostate Cancer
 Parylysis Drug
 Skin Cancer Screenings
 Facelifts
 Nosebleeds
 Autism
 Skin Bleaching
 Artificial Bone Grows With Kids
 LAM Lung Disease Study
 Alzheimer's DHA Study
 Child Eczema
 Transoral Laser Surgery
 New Braces for Teeth
 Skin Cancer Cream
 Diet and Breast Cancer Study
 Childhood Kidney Stones
 ResQPOD
 MRSA Infection
 Cellulite
 Super Tomatoes
 Pre-Diabetes
 Progesterone for Brain Injury
 Birth Control Options
 Healthy Fats
 Naps and Learning
 Hot Flashes
 Cancer Drug for Scleroderma
 Salons Help Hearts
 Stem Cells for Heart Recovery
 Teen Acne
 Brain Pacemaker for Epilepsy
 Sleep and Headaches
 Women Heart New Guidelines
 Teaching Resilience
 Lump in Throat
 Migraines and Allergies
 IVIVI For Wound Healing
 MEG Brain Scan
 Breast Cancer Study
 Anti-Smoking Drug
 Back Pain Device
 Titanium Toothbrush
 Brain Aneurysm Study
 Spy Bypass Surgery
 Exercise and Colon Cancer
 Asthma Study
 Niacin Study
 Collic Study
 Continuous Glucose Monitors
 Aneurysm Repair
 Adjustable Breast Implants
 Headache Emergencies
 Clearer Contact Lenses
 Cosmetic Surgery Trends
 Heart Disease and Pregnancy
 Microwaving in Plastic
 Chemo Prevention Trial
 Mononucleosis
 Blood Drive
 Blood Drive
 Digital Mammography
 Lupus in Men
 Gout And Heart Attacks
 Hypoglycemia
 GPS For Lung Cancer
 Breast Radiation Choices
 MRI for Joint Pain
 Cancer Survivor Blood Donors
 Heart Disease in Children
 Necrotizing Enterocolitis
 Heated Chemo
 Breast Cancer TAILORx Study
 Radioembolization
 MRI and Artificial Joints
 Food Driven Migraines
 Asthma Test for Young Children
 TAILORx Trial for Breast Cancer
 Milkscreen
 Cryosurgery For Foot Pain
 Chemo Beads
 Microcurrent Facials
 Custom Eyeglasses
 Botox for Facial Scars
 Mouth Guard Prevents Concussions
 RSV
 Walk for Autism Research
 Shower Lung Infection
 Parkinson's Disease Seminar
 Genetic Testing For Stroke
 Flexible Back Brace
 HealthBarn USA
 HealthSouth AutoAmbulator
 Ultra Clinic Breast Biopsy
 Sleep and Behavior Study
 Sleep and Memory
 Asthma Lung Infection
 Stage Zero Breast Cancer
 Shaken Baby Camera
 Cesarean Section Births
 Self Adjusting Glasses
 Angioplasty Assist Device
 Free PAD Screenings
 Fertility Forecaster
 Diabetes Management Study
 Pulmonary Hypertension
 Broken Rib Repair
 Hospitalists
 Massage Heals
 Spacelift
 16 Year Old Blood Donors
 Juices Delay Alzheimer's
 CPR Anytime
 VeriChip
 Allergy Drops
 Depression EEG Study
 Cervical Disc Study
 Free Hurricane Seminar
 Lorenzo's Oil
 Autism Treatment Network
 Women Who Snore
 ARVD Heart Defect
 Lipitor Stroke Prevention
 Weight Study
 Microcurrent For Chronic Pain
 Carotid Artery Stend Study
 New Stop Smoking Drug
 Targeting Brain Tumors
 Power Bands
 Alzheimer's Ultrasound Test
 Botox for Foot Ulcers
 Thermal Cancer Treatment
 Primary Stroke Centers
 Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
 Mammograms & Heart Disease
 New Macular Degeneration Drug
 Sunscreen Pill
 Stop Smoking Pill
 Donate Toys for Hospitalized Kids
 Carotid Stenting
 Gender Specific Knee Implants
 Sunscreen Strategy
 UVC Disinfectant
 New CPR Technology
 Pregnancy Weight Gain
 Congestive Heart Failure
 Juvenile Arthritis Discovery
 Implant for Lower Back Pain
 New Migraine Treatment
 Down Syndrome Test
 Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
 Wrong Site Surgery Prevention
 Hurricane Checklist
 Stereotactic Radiotherapy
 New Food Labels
 Epilepsy Brain Pacemaker
 OV Watch
 Plicator GERD Treatment
 Plicator GERD Treatment
 Plicator GERD Treatment
 Plicator GERD Treatment
 Free Teen Fitness
 Free Teen Fitness
 Free Teen Fitness
 Free Teen Fitness
 Free Classes For Kids
 Free Classes For Kids
 Free Classes For Kids
 Free Classes For Kids
 iBOT Power Wheelchair
 iBOT Power Wheelchair
 iBOT Power Wheelchair
 iBOT Power Wheelchair
 Yoga-Pilates Studies
 Yoga-Pilates Studies
 Yoga-Pilates Studies
 Yoga-Pilates Studies
 Shingles Vaccine
 Shingles Vaccine
 Shingles Vaccine
 Shingles Vaccine
 Thermography
 Thermography
 Thermography
 Thermography
 Water Knife Surgery
 Water Knife Surgery
 Water Knife Surgery
 Water Knife Surgery
 Vision Correction Surgery
 Vision Correction Surgery
 Vision Correction Surgery
 Vision Correction Surgery
 Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
 Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
 Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
 Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
 Baby Your Skin
 Baby Your Skin
 Baby Your Skin
 Baby Your Skin
 Star LuxIR
 Star LuxIR
 Star LuxIR
 Star LuxIR
 Pump Bump
 Pump Bump
 Pump Bump
 Pump Bump
 Acid Reflux and Asthma
 Acid Reflux and Asthma
 Acid Reflux and Asthma
 Acid Reflux and Asthma
 NeoCart Knee Repair
 NeoCart Knee Repair
 NeoCart Knee Repair
 NeoCart Knee Repair
 Vegetables and Tooth Decay
 Vegetables and Tooth Decay
 Vegetables and Tooth Decay
 Vegetables and Tooth Decay
 Moonwalk Therapy
 Moonwalk Therapy
 Moonwalk Therapy
 Moonwalk Therapy
 Heart Attack Bubbles
 Heart Attack Bubbles
 Heart Attack Bubbles
 Heart Attack Bubbles
 Infection Detection
 Infection Detection
 Infection Detection
 Infection Detection
 Eye Infections Update
 Eye Infections Update
 Eye Infections Update
 Eye Infections Update
 Breast Biopsy
 Breast Biopsy
 Breast Biopsy
 Breast Biopsy
 Prescription Vending Machine
 Prescription Vending Machine
 Prescription Vending Machine
 Prescription Vending Machine
 Eye Infections
 Eye Infections
 Eye Infections
 Eye Infections
 Accent for Cellulite
 Accent for Cellulite
 Accent for Cellulite
 Accent for Cellulite
 Oxygen for the Heart
 Oxygen for the Heart
 Oxygen for the Heart
 Oxygen for the Heart
 Asthma Family Day
 Asthma Family Day
 Asthma Family Day
 Asthma Family Day
 Big Toe Implant
 Big Toe Implant
 Big Toe Implant
 Big Toe Implant
 At Home Sleep Monitoring
 At Home Sleep Monitoring
 At Home Sleep Monitoring
 At Home Sleep Monitoring
 BNP Heart Failure Test
 BNP Heart Failure Test
 BNP Heart Failure Test
 BNP Heart Failure Test
 Trigeminal Neuralgia
 Trigeminal Neuralgia
 Trigeminal Neuralgia
 Trigeminal Neuralgia
 Virtual Reality Wheelchair
 Virtual Reality Wheelchair
 Virtual Reality Wheelchair
 Virtual Reality Wheelchair
 Knee Cartilage Restoration
 Knee Cartilage Restoration
 Knee Cartilage Restoration
 Knee Cartilage Restoration
 Frozen Donor Eggs
 Frozen Donor Eggs
 Frozen Donor Eggs
 Frozen Donor Eggs
 Alternate Heart Program
 Alternate Heart Program
 Alternate Heart Program
 Alternate Heart Program
 New Coil for Brain Aneurysms
 New Coil for Brain Aneurysms
 New Coil for Brain Aneurysms
 New Coil for Brain Aneurysms
 Crohn's Surgery
 Crohn's Surgery
 Crohn's Surgery
 Crohn's Surgery
 Atkins Diet for Epilepsy
 Atkins Diet for Epilepsy
 Atkins Diet for Epilepsy
 Atkins Diet for Epilepsy
 Maternity Card
 Maternity Card
 Maternity Card
 Maternity Card
 Funding Kidney Research
 Funding Kidney Research
 Funding Kidney Research
 Funding Kidney Research
 Visilite Oral Cancer Screening
 Visilite Oral Cancer Screening
 Visilite Oral Cancer Screening
 Visilite Oral Cancer Screening
 Alzheimer's Research
 Alzheimer's Research
 Alzheimer's Research
 Alzheimer's Research
 Wingspan Stent
 Wingspan Stent
 Wingspan Stent
 Wingspan Stent
 Cryopreserved Knee Transplant
 Cryopreserved Knee Transplant
 Cryopreserved Knee Transplant
 Cryopreserved Knee Transplant
 EarPopper
 EarPopper
 EarPopper
 EarPopper
 Bed Bugs
 Bed Bugs
 Bed Bugs
 Bed Bugs
 Stent Trial
 Stent Trial
 Stent Trial