A guide to endometrial cancer

May 13, 2012

Endometrial cancer begins in the the lining of the uterus, a woman’s hollow pelvic organ that fosters fetal development. Genetic mutation causes abnormal, cancerous cell growth, developing into a tumor. according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 47,130 new cases of endometrial cancer will be diagnosed and 8,010 women will die from it in 2012. [...]

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Delicate heart surgery stops blood clots, saves Jean Magazzu's life

May 12, 2012

May 7, 2012 12:06 am by Pohla Smith / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette About a year ago, Jean Magazzu was diagnosed with bronchitis, but after two courses of different antibiotics, her symptoms remained. by June, she had extreme shortness of breath. “I couldn't get up and walk across the room without having to rest,” said Ms. Magazzu, 44, of [...]

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Indiana man makes medical history as third owner of single kidney

May 12, 2012

The groundbreaking operation was detailed in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Picture: AP Source: AP Man gets kidney handed down from two previous owners Surgeons re-implanted the partially-damaged organ The re-used organ thrived and damage was reversed IN a medical first, a kidney transplant recipient from Indiana in the US was [...]

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Aimee Copeland “very responsive,” but to lose hands and other foot to necrotizing fasciitis, says report

May 12, 2012

Aimee Copeland, 24, is currently at JMS Burn Center in Augusta battling necrotizing fasciitis. (Credit:Facebook) (CBS News) Aimee Copeland, the 24-year-old graduate student who is fighting for her life against the flesh-eating disease necrotizing fasciitis is very responsive and coherent, according to a blog posted on a University of West Georgia Psychology department student website. Aimee [...]

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Press-Banner – Your Health Depression doesn’t need to be a death sentence

May 12, 2012

Depression is a true medical illness, just like having diabetes or high blood pressure. It’s not a weakness, having the blues or something one can just snap out of. Fortunately, like most illnesses, it is treatable through medication and psychotherapy. Common symptoms of depression include feeling sad, unhappy, irritable or frustrated; a loss of interest [...]

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Speaking out about rare killer disease (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

May 12, 2012

Hospital worker with dangerous condition helps to raise awareness 11:00am Thursday 10th May 2012 in Bradford by Claire Lomax Cath Seal in her mobility scooter, which she bought after being diagnosed with vasculitis ing a national drive during May to raise awareness of vasculitis – a rare disease which can kill. The awareness month is [...]

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Effects of malaria on a sportsperson’s performance

May 6, 2012

DOCTORS CORNER with Dr JOHN KABUNGOLAST Sunday, I discussed the role sport can play in the prevention of malaria. This time around it is important to look at the problems which athletes with malaria encounter.Malaria is always a worrying condition in sport because of the many effects it has on the performance of an athlete. [...]

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Lethal combo of flu, MRSA bacteria behind Maryland family deaths

May 6, 2012

Two of the three members of a Maryland family who died of flu complications last month also had been infected with the drug-resistant bacteria commonly known as MRSA, according to a report released today (April 26). All three family members who died were infected with the influenza a virus, and two were also infected with methicillin-resistant [...]

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STALLERGENES : Announces Positive Clinical Results for Its House Dust Mites Immunotherapy Tablet

May 6, 2012

05/04/2012 | 02:50am Stallergenes S.a (Euronext Paris CAC small)(Paris:GENP) today announced results of a clinical study (VO67.10) of its house dust mites sublingual immunotherapy tablet, conducted in an Environmental Exposure Chamber (EEC). Study VO67.10, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose ranging trial, evaluated the efficacy and safety of 6 months of treatment with 100 IR, 300 [...]

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US soldier dies of rabies after dog bite in Afghanistan

May 6, 2012

WASHINGTON –  A 24-year-old American soldier died of rabies after being bitten by a dog last year in Afghanistan, US health officials said Thursday following an investigation into the rare case. The otherwise healthy soldier started experiencing symptoms of shoulder and neck pain and tingling sensations in his hands soon after arriving at Fort Drum, [...]

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