ICAAC: Novel Flu Drug Cuts Viral Loads, Shedding

September 28, 2011

CHICAGO — an investigational drug for influenza that targets a host-cell factor necessary for infection reduced viral loads by more than 100-fold in a randomized trial, a researcher said here. an inhalable fusion protein called DAS181 reduced viral loads by 2.38 log10 relative to placebo on day five after symptom onset in the 297-patient trial [...]

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Link administered between cognitive training and biological structure of the brain – Health Jockey

September 28, 2011

Tweet Tweet A new study has first time revealed the complex interaction between cognition and the biological structure of the human brain. through scans, they have shown that the active training of the working memory triggers noticeable changes in the number of dopamine D1 receptors in the brain cortex. This study was conducted by the [...]

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Psychologist: Topete ‘normal’ on most tests

September 27, 2011

A defense neuropsychologist diagnosed Marco Topete with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder but said his results were “dead in the center” of average on other tests. Burlingame-based neuropsychologist Nell Riley testified Tuesday in the case against the accused cop killer. Topete, 39, is charged with murdering Yolo County Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Diaz on June 15, 2008. [...]

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House Detective: Local naturopathic doctor recommends lifestyle changes to deal with allergies

September 26, 2011

By Jeann? McCartin September 22, 2011 2:00 AM There were four ladies at game night, all sniffling. nothing contagious of course. It’s fall after all “and the pollen count is high.” “I am simply miserable this year,” says Nicci. “The headache is the worst.” J.Anne suggested an herbal remedy she was using, Nettle and Quercetion. [...]

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Morneau's concussion symptoms improving

September 26, 2011

ANAHEIM — Twins first baseman Justin Morneau underwent baselinetesting for his mild concussion-like symptoms on Saturday, and the results showed he’s making good progress, according to Twinstrainer Rick McWane. Morneau, who suffered his concussion while trying to break up a doubleplay on July 7 last year, started experiencing symptoms after divingfor a ground ball on [...]

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baguio local-news

September 26, 2011

BAGUIO CITY — seven days into his high altitude training at the Summer Capital, pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao’s condition remains in check, said his famed American trainer Freddie Roach. Roach said he sees a knock-out win for Pacquiao when he faces Mexican banger Juan Manuel… SOME 100 volunteer nurses at the Baguio General Hospital and [...]

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Five other Dixie Stampeded horses get equine herpes

September 26, 2011

Font Size: PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) — A total of six horses have been diagnosed with EHV1 from the Dixie Stampede herd. The first horse, Sandy Jo, had to be euthanized over the weekend for getting the virus, known as equine herpes. The virus spreads easily from horse to horse. It’s transmitted through the air. [...]

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Praise for urology staff at Wycombe Hospital (From Bucks Free Press)

September 26, 2011

Praise for urology staff at Wycombe Hospital 4:04pm Thursday 15th September 2011 Print Email Comments(1) a RETIRED businessman has paid tribute to staff at Wycombe Hospital who treated him for prostate cancer, and urged other pensioners to get themselves checked out. Anthony Calladine, 66, was shocked to be diagnosed with the disease after taking a [...]

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Hundreds Walk to Raise Money for Crohn’s and Colitis Cure – OzarksFirst.com

September 26, 2011

(Springfield, MO) — Sunday, people were trying to find a cure for Crohn’s and Colitis, also known as irritable bowel syndrome. Today they put on their walking shoes in the name of the cause. “Right now we have raised probably over $15,000 for our first year,” said Jaimie Schere, Regional Walk manager. It’s the first [...]

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Cholera outbreak in Uzbekistan: myth or reality? – UzNews.net

September 25, 2011

Through its media service, Jahon, the Uzbek foreign ministry appears to be denying claims that Uzbekistan is experiencing an outbreak of cholera. the ministry of health in Uzbekistan and the state epidemiological surveillance unit are also refuting reports of a cholera outbreak and are doing nothing to prevent the spread of the disease. “If we [...]

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