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Smart phones allow quick diagnosis of acute appendicitis
Nov 30, 2009 |
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Radiologists can accurately diagnose acute appendicitis from a remote location with the use of a handheld device or mobile phone equipped with special software, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of ...
Evolution of the appendix: A biological 'remnant' no more
Aug 20, 2009 |
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The lowly appendix, long-regarded as a useless evolutionary artifact, won newfound respect two years ago when researchers at Duke University Medical Center proposed that it actually serves a critical function. ...
Prevalence of variant CJD agent in Britain remains uncertain
May 21, 2009 |
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First results from a large tissue survey in Britain of the agent that causes variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) are unable so far to establish that the prevalence is lower than that given by previous estimates, concludes ...
Children's experts say doctors and parents can sort out symptoms with a checklist
Oct 07, 2008 |
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A young child arrives at the emergency room after several days of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea and is sent home with a diagnosis of viral gastritis and treatment for the symptoms. The child seems better for a while, ...
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Scientists trace shark fins to their geographic origin for first time using DNA tools
Dec 01, 2009 |
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Millions of shark fins are sold at market each year to satisfy the demand for shark fin soup, a Chinese delicacy, but it has been impossible to pinpoint which sharks from which regions are most threatened ...
NREL Uncovers Clean Energy Leaders State by State
Nov 24, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- That California and Texas still lead the United States in generating renewable energy probably is no surprise. But, NREL's 2009 State of the States report shows that several smaller states ...
Unknowlingly consuming endangered tuna
Nov 19, 2009 |
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While most of us would never willingly consume a highly endangered species, doing so might be as easy as plucking sushi from a bento box. New genetic detective work from the Sackler Institute for Comparative ...
Cell study explains why younger people more at risk of vCJD
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Specific cells within the immune system could help explain why younger people are more susceptible to variant CJD, scientists believe.
Air pollution may trigger appendicitis
Oct 05, 2009 |
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A new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) suggests that air pollution may trigger appendicitis in adults.
No-scar surgery fixes misery of severe acid reflux
Sep 08, 2009 |
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John Spivey has no scar -- not even a tiny one -- to show that he had recent surgery to treat chronic acid reflux.
Common blood disorder may not be linked to as many serious diseases
Aug 25, 2009 |
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A symptomless blood disorder, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, known as MGUS, is not linked to as many serious diseases as previously thought. This finding may save patients from undergoing unnecessary ...
Child composers should not be written off, says music scholar
Aug 04, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Children as young as three have composed serious music which deserves to be ranked alongside more established works by older composers, a renowned music scholar has said.
Out on a limb: Arm-swinging riddle is answered
Jul 28, 2009 |
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Biomedical researchers on Wednesday said they could explain why we swing our arms when we walk, a practice that has long piqued scientific curiosity.
A urine test for appendicitis?
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Appendicitis is the most common childhood surgical emergency, but the diagnosis can be challenging, especially in children, often leading to either unnecessary surgery in children without appendicitis, or ...
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