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Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Increased rate of graft failure when male organs donated to females, study finds

Mom’s Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby’s Dental Health
Low concentrations may lead to enamel defects, early tooth decay, study finds

Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says

Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk
Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests

Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival
But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say

New Tests Assess Kids’ Sense of Smell, Taste
Previous measures aimed at adults, but Australian team says these 3 gauges work better

Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds

SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction
Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report

Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk
Nurses forced to use 'workarounds' to ensure medication errors are kept to minimum, study says

New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy