Growth defects in patients with cystic fibrosis ‘may start before birth’

November 25, 2010

Washington, Nov 10 : a new study by University of Iowa researchers, using a pig model of cystic fibrosis (CF), has suggested that low levels of a growth promoting hormone at or before birth may contribute to growth defects in patients with cystic fibrosis. The study could help predict the severity of the disease in [...]

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What do you do if you have a lot of symptoms of anorexia?

November 24, 2010

but you noyou aren't and you are not in denial and youre doctor agrees with you but all of you're friends think you are??? Gain 15 pounds. that will silence all those pesky friends! Hope this helps. If you've consulted a doctor and he agrees that you are not anorexic, then tell your friends that [...]

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Doctor Finders Announces Risk Factors That May Increase Odds for Cervical Cancer

November 24, 2010

Doctor Finders announces risk factors that may contribute to an increased chance of developing cervical cancer. (Vocus) November 16, 2010 Cervical cancer is most often detected through pap smears. Cervical cancer usually develops with no outward symptoms. unlike most cancers that develop later in life, cervical cancer is most prevalent in women under 50. somewhere [...]

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Is it possible for the fear/stress of being pregnant to cause symptoms of pregnancy?

November 24, 2010

So my girlfriends been having nausea/indigestion and going to the bathroom pretty frequently, but she also had her last period only 2 weeks ago, and it was normal according to her, but she's been really stressed about the thought of being pregnant. Those are the only symptoms she's had though. Just wondering if those could [...]

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Saturday Review: Vaccines and the Immune System : We Beasties

November 24, 2010

Abbie has apparently conscripted me into the vaccine wars, which is fine, except that I feel woefully inadequate in the face of her and Orac. So I was naturally excited to see this paper in this month’s issue: Vaccine delivery: a matter of size, geometry, kinetics and molecular patterns This review is particularly well written, [...]

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Ottawa Scientists Zero in on Causes and Treatment of Parkinson’s Through Study of Proteins, Gene Mutations and Potential Drug Treatments

November 24, 2010

Nov 16, 2010 17:27 ET OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Nov. 16, 2010) – Four Ottawa scientists got a boost for their research into the causes of Parkinson’s disease today from Parkinson Society Canada at a celebration hosted by Parkinson Society Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital. Also honoured were volunteers and donors who raise money through Parkinson [...]

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Cholera epidemic kills at least 544 in Haiti

November 24, 2010

Patients suffering cholera symptoms receive treatment at the St. Nicholas hospital in Saint Marc, Haiti. After at least 20 people died when Hurricane Tomas brushed past Haiti, officials are now turning their attention back to a worsening cholera epidemic that has killed more than 500 people and hospitalized more than 7,300. –AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa PORT-AU-PRINCE: [...]

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Teva says seasonal allergy spray met goal in study

November 24, 2010

On Monday November 15, 2010, 11:09 pm EST NEW YORK (AP) — Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. said Monday its allergy treatment Qnaze met its main goal in a late-stage clinical trial. The company said Qnaze was superior to a placebo at improving morning and evening symptoms. Patients who took the drug also had a greater [...]

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What are some symptoms of kidney infection?

November 24, 2010

I've been having lower back pains and I'm worried. some signs are ; – back pain [ which you mentioned ] – being tired a lot – bladder infections [ depends ] – abdominal pain, on the side hope this helps :]]

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Cancer will not get Chen Han Wei down – Channel NewsAsia

November 24, 2010

    Photos  of         Twitter Digg SINGAPORE : “How would you spend your last days if you know your time here is almost up?” I asked MediaCorp actor Chen Han Wei when we sat down for our interview on Monday.it may be an insensitive question but it is a topic that [...]

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