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Is reality TV the cause of a psychiatric disorder? Sound-alike drugs pose risks for patients. Major cancer program expansions planned by top NYC medical centers. Underreported HIV/AIDS rates in U.S. may lead to increase in testing and prevention efforts. Injectable diabetes drug may help extend patients' lives, study says. Physicians have mixed reactions to Alzheimer's drug trial results. Brain tumor diagnosis leads to careful consideration of treatment options. Alzheimer's biomarkers may help in early detection and treatment. Montefiore's North Division continues to serve the Bronx community. Seattle man injured by Yankee fan's fall returns to NYC. Are home cleaning products hazardous to your health? Rude physician behavior may threaten patient safety, JCAHO warns. Implanted pumps can reverse effects of heart failure. Migraine sufferers find relief with oxygen therapy. Pediatric kidney disease patients get to experience summer camp. Personal touches greatly improve hospital visits. Arthritis affects children as well as adults. Exercise might slow brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's patients, preliminary study finds. New electronic treatment for migraines offers quick relief. Triage nurse plays key role in emergency care. Experts answer questions about sunscreen use. Are cholesterol drugs safe for children? Teen girl able to walk and wear regular shoes after doctors straighten severely deformed feet. Rate of lead poisoned kids in NYC continues to decline. Diabetes peer educator program offers medical advice from one diabetic to another. Routine HIV testing for Bronx residents planned. Drug and alcohol users can have healthy pregnancies if treated in the first trimester. Plan for HIV testing for every adult in the Bronx. End-of-life ethicists require special training Overusing dementia medication can do more harm than good when treating Alzheimer's DEXA bone density test is 'gold standard' for osteoporosis detection. 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