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New York Times Health News: 12-05-2004

Sickle-Cell Transfusions Are Found Critical
A major clinical trial found that children with sickle cell disease who are at high risk of having strokes should continue to be treated with periodic blood transfusions.

Medicare Law Said to Trouble Nursing Homes
Many experts are concerned that the new Medicare law will be unworkable for most Americans who live in nursing homes.

Will a New Drug Melt the Pounds? It May, but Doctors Urge Caution
While rimonabant sounds like a dream come true to people who are trying to lose weight, some researchers say the drug may be getting more attention than it deserves.

In Search of Lost Time
Was it the fog of a late-40's brain or something more serious? The author's scientific journey in pursuit of her memory.

Broad Study Suggests a Lower Tolerance for Exposure to Benzene
The first study of a large group of workers breathing air with very low levels of benzene suggests that the chemical may harm the bone marrow.

Researcher Pulls His Name From Paper on Prayer and Fertility
A prominent researcher at Columbia University has pulled his name from a controversial study of prayer's effect on fertility, the university says.

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