Major outbreak of killer kala azar disease hits south Sudan

December 18, 2010

Source: alertnet // Katy Migiro Women wait to have their children vaccinated at a hospital in Sudan, April l3, 2008. REUTERS/Avril Benoit/MSF JUBA, Sudan (AlertNet) – South Sudan is battling with the worst epidemic of the deadly kala azar disease in eight years, with tens of hundreds of people infected, medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres  [...]

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Researchers Study New Test to Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics in Pregnant Women

December 18, 2010

Newswise — a more rapid laboratory test for pregnant women to detect Group B strep (GBS), the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns, is being studied by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). “Typically, if a patient comes into the emergency room in labor and you don’t [...]

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What are the pain symptoms that go with a fractured sesamoid?

December 18, 2010

I think I might have fractured my left sesamoid, but I'm not quite sure. If anyone has ever had this injury could they tell me what the pain was like. (I have high pain resistance so I don't feel much pain ever but I can tell something is wrong.) Hello, Let's see, A few years [...]

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Prostate cancer – Causes, Symptoms, Prognosis, Diagnosis and Latest Treatment « Healthreason.com

December 18, 2010

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in men in the U.S., with 179,000 new cases diagnosed in 2002 and 31,500 deaths are reported relating to this disease.  The National Cancer Institute estimates that one in six men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, typically after the age of 55.   with [...]

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PR-CANADA.net – Valkee Closes Angel Funding With Esther Dyson and Anssi Vanjoki

December 18, 2010

Esther Dyson and Anssi Vanjoki have invested in Valkee as part of company’s EUR 400,000 angel round. Valkee makes the bright light headset to treat and prevent seasonal affective disorder and other depression types. in clinical trials, 9 out of 10 patients have had symptoms relief in four weeks, using Valkee 8-12 minutes daily – [...]

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Mesothelioma – Your Questions Answered

December 18, 2010

Q: what is mesothelioma? A. Mesothelioma is a cancer, a rare but potentially deadly affects the mesothelium, a layer of a body. Typically, mesothelioma develops in the lining of the chest or abdomen. There are three types of mesothelioma: First pleural mesothelioma. Mesothelioma that affects the lining of the lung. 2. peritoneal mesothelioma. mesothelioma that [...]

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Is it ok to take Dayquil while pregnant for flu symptoms?

December 18, 2010

I've been around my family who is very sick with the flu, & im getting the symptoms… just wondered if anybody knew if Dayquil is ok to take ?? Thanks &hearts You need to talk to your doctor for that. it is okay to take some medications while you are pregnant, but two or three [...]

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Drug helps clear lung mucus in cystic fibrosis patients

December 18, 2010

17 December 2010 last updated at 19:03 ET Share this page People with cystic fibrosis often need regular physio to shift mucus The build up of sticky mucus in the lungs of some cystic fibrosis patients could be prevented using medication, a study has suggested. The US study of 350 children and young people found [...]

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Fatal lung illnesses often recognized too late

December 18, 2010

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) kills more than 120,000 adults each year — one death every four minutes on average, or more than breast cancer and diabetes combined. In COPD, sometimes referred to as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs are partially blocked, which makes it [...]

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APNewsBreak: Nev. court backs hormone drug verdict

December 18, 2010

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a $58 million award to three women who claimed their breast cancer was caused by hormone replacement drugs made by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. In a unanimous ruling, justices rejected arguments by the company that the damages awarded in 2007 to Arlene Rowatt of Incline Village, [...]

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