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Few people changed their behaviour in the early stages of the swine flu outbreak
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Few people changed their behaviour in the early stages of the swine flu outbreak, finds a study published on bmj.com today. But the results do support efforts to inform the public about specific actions that can reduce the ...
Researchers find possible environmental causes for Alzheimer's, diabetes
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A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have found a substantial link between increased levels of nitrates in our environment and food with increased deaths from diseases, including Alzheimer's, diabetes mellitus ...
Atrial fibrillation linked to increased hospitalization in heart failure patients
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Patients with atrial fibrillation, common in those with advanced chronic heart failure, have an increased risk of hospitalization due to heart failure, according to new research from researchers at the University of Alabama ...
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Lower risk of dementia for married or cohabiting people
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Tamiflu resistant swine flu case found in Hong Kong: govt
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Nearly 90,000 swine flu cases reported worldwide: WHO
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Study: H1N1 flu virus ill-suited for rapid transmission, but new strain bears watching, could mutate
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Children with autism need to be taught in smaller groups, pilot study confirms
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Physicists Demonstrate Quantum Memory with Matter Qubits,
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'Holey' Nanosheets for Wastewater Dye Removal,
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Jellyfish Robot Swims Like its Biological Counterpart,
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Could Maxwell's Demon Exist in Nanoscale Systems?,
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Living Safely with Robots, Beyond Asimov's Laws,
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Tamiflu-resistant swine flu patient found in Japan: govt
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A genetic mutation of swine flu that is resistant to the anti-viral Tamiflu has been discovered in Japan, the first such case in the country, the health ministry said.
Natural compound stops retinopathy
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Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found a way to use a natural compound to stop one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. The research appears online ...
Britain faces 100,000 swine flu cases a day: minister
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Britain could have more than 100,000 cases of swine flu a day by the end of August, the government said Thursday, while stressing there was no need for alarm.
New study finds celiac disease 4 times more common than in 1950s
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Celiac disease, an immune system reaction to gluten in the diet, is over four times more common today than it was 50 years ago, according to findings of a Mayo Clinic study published this month in the journal Gastroenterology.
New treatment for receding gums: No pain, lots of gain
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Tufts dental researchers conducted a three-year follow-up study that examined the stability of a treatment option for receding gums and found that complete root coverage — the goal of the surgery — had been maintained. This ...
New treatment significantly slows progression of eye damage in persons with type 1 diabetes
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University of Minnesota Medical School researcher Michael Mauer, M.D., has found a treatment that significantly slows the progression of eye injury in people with type 1 diabetes, a common complication caused by this disease. ...
New discovery to aid in diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease
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Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) in collaboration with scientists at the University of Louisville and the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis in France, have identified the target antigen PLA2R ...
WHO working on formulas to model swine flu spread
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(AP) -- The World Health Organization said Wednesday it is working to mathematically model the spread of swine flu in an attempt to better understand how the outbreak developed from a handful of cases to a global epidemic ...
Interferon alpha can delay full onset of type I diabetes
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A low dose of oral interferon alpha shows promise in preserving beta cell function for patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Medical School ...
Hormone treatment eases post-surgery distress in children
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A scary unknown for many children, the prospect of surgery can cause intense preoperative anxiety. While some amount of stress is normal, what many parents do not know is that extreme anxiety before surgery can contribute ...
Swine flu cases reach over 77,000 worldwide: WHO
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Some 77,201 people worldwide have caught swine flu, with 332 having died from it, latest statistics posted Wednesday by the World Health Organisation showed.
Clue to normal-tension glaucoma; herpes infection and corneal transplants
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The July issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes two studies that may influence clinical treatment of serious eye conditions. One study reports on silent cerebral infarcts (SCI) ...
Acid-reducing medicines may lead to dependency
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Treatment with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for eight weeks induces acid-related symptoms like heartburn, acid regurgitation and dyspepsia once treatment is withdrawn in healthy individuals, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, th ...
Exercise helps patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Counseling patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on how to increase physical activity leads to health benefits that are independent of changes in weight. These findings are in a new study in the July issue ...
Study examines dietary influences of liver disease
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Diets high in protein and cholesterol are associated with a higher risk of hospitalization or death due to cirrhosis or liver cancer, while diets high in carbohydrates are associated with a lower risk. These findings are ...
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Common antibacterial treatment linked to sensorineural hearing loss in cystic fibrosis patients
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Study examines liver transplantation after drug induced acute liver failure
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Will IVF work for a particular patient? The answer may be found in her blood
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Infants should be screened for hip trouble
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Researchers describe the 90-year evolution of swine flu
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Link found between history of periodontitis and cerebrovascular disease in men
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Risk of tuberculosis from arthritis medication examined
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Study provides greater understanding of lyme disease-causing bacteria
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Magic ingredient in breast milk protects babies' intestines
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Gadolinium-based contrast agents alone don't cause patients to develop nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
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Patients with moderate to severe periodontitis need evaluation for heart disease risk
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Caregivers may benefit from adult day care
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Measurements fail to identify TB patients who could benefit from shorter treatment course
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Exploring how the body adapts to exercise at altitude-hypoxia affects muscle and nerve responses
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Cognitive tests a 'first step' to Alzheimer's diagnosis
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Denmark reports first case of resistance to swine flu treatment
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Genetic changes after Caesarean section may explain increased risk of developing disease
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Placebo Effects in Caregivers May Change Behavior of Children with ADHD
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Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study
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Study of first wave of swine flu requires revised public health strategies
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