40Th repeal vote unlikely to be charm for House Republicans

The vote in the GOP-controlled House, scheduled for Friday, would prevent the Internal Revenue Service from enforcing any part of the health law. Some news outlets explore why GOP lawmakers continue pushing purely symbolic votes that will go nowhere in the Democrat-controlled Senate….

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IQWiG dossier assessment finds no added benefit of lixisenatide

Drug manufacturer’s dossier did not contain suitable data for any therapeutic indication Lixisenatide (trade name: Lyxumia) has been approved in Germany since February 2013 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with oral blood-glucose lowering drugs or basal…

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New study assesses impact of junior doctor changeover in quality and safety of patient care

New research suggests that failure by junior doctors in their annual changeover period to identify deteriorating patients and poor prioritisation skills are likely to drive a reduction in the quality and safety of patient care. Next Wednesday 7 August thousands of newly qualified doctors…

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Spin battle over Obamacare premiums continues

Kaiser Health News offers five pointers to help you make sense of contradictory headlines about how much insurance could cost you when the Affordable Care Act marketplaces open for enrollment in October. Meanwhile, other media report on states’ projections of what premiums may cost in…

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HTR3 variants associated with effectiveness of ondansetron treatment for alcohol dependence

An experimental treatment for alcohol dependence works better in individuals who possess specific combinations of genes that regulate the function and binding of serotonin, a brain chemical affected by the treatment, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. A report…

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Plymouth researcher awarded Young Investigator Award by Children's Tumor Foundation

Dr. Lu Zhou, a member of a team of researchers at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry whose area of expertise is brain tumours, has been awarded a fellowship by the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The Children’s Tumor Foundation is a US-based charity…

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McCandless Man Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges

PITTSBURGH—An Allegheny County resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of distribution, receipt, and possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney David J Hickton announced today. The three-count indictment,…

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Healing Communities and Remembering the Victims of Oak Creek

Remarks delivered by Attorney General Eric Holder. This Monday, August 5th, marks the one-year anniversary of the senseless murders of six Sikh worshippers—Satwant Singh Kaleka, Paramjit Kaur, Prakash Singh, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, and Suveg Singh—at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, in Oak…

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Uptake of atrial fibrillation screening aiming at stroke prevention: geo-mapping of target population and non-participation

In a screening study for silent atrial fibrillation (AF), which is a frequent source of cardiac emboli with ischemic stroke, the proportion of non-participants was considerable and their clinical profile differed from the participants’profile. We intended to geo-map the target population…

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Rank, job stress, psychological distress and physical activity among military personnel

Physical fitness is one of the most important qualities in armed forces personnel. However, little is known about the association between the military environment and the occupational and leisure-time dimensions of the physical activity practiced there. This study assessed the association of…

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Potential biomarkers for adult acute myeloid leukemia minimal residual disease assessment searched by serum peptidome profiling

Post treatment minimal residual disease (MRD) determination contributes to impending relapse prediction, chemotherapy response and clinical outcomes assessment, guiding clinicians to develop reasonable and effective individual chemotherapy options after induction/consolidation. This study was…

Source:Potential biomarkers for adult acute myeloid leukemia minimal residual disease assessment searched by serum peptidome profiling

Both employees and companies benefit from flexible wage systems

3-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Jakob Roland MunchJakob.Roland.Munch@econ.ku.dk 45-23-28-22-42University of Copenhagen Research from the University of Copenhagen has revealed the effects of a decade of decentralised wage negotiations in the private sector. In an article in the…

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Trace substance in sugar improves muscle regeneration in mouse model with muscular dystrophy

A trace substance in caramelized sugar, when purified and given in appropriate doses, improves muscle regeneration in a mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The findings are published today, Aug. 1, in the journal Skeletal Muscle. Morayma Reyes, professor of pathology and laboratory…

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Verinata Health receives New York's Laboratory Permit for CLIA-certified verifi prenatal test

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced that Verinata Health, an Illumina company, received the Clinical Laboratory Permit from the New York State Department of Health for its CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory. The verifi® prenatal test, a non-invasive blood test that analyzes…

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Health law provision regarding Hill staffers' health insurance triggers debate, action

Under the law, members of Congress and some of their aides may have to pay more for their health coverage and buy it from new online health insurance marketplaces — a reality that is triggering strong reactions on Capitol Hill. Des Moines Register: Congress May Have To Pay For Health…

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Our Once And Future Oceans: Taking Lessons From Earth's Past

Changes to the acidity of the Earth’s ancient oceans affected the coral reefs more than 50 million years ago. And researchers are using that information to try to predict how the planet might fare in our rapidly changing climate. Above, the Wheeler Reef section of the…

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Priorities for research and control of Cestode Zoonoses in Asia

Globally, cestode zoonoses cause serious public health problems, particularly in Asia. Among all neglected zoonotic diseases, cestode zoonoses account for over 75% of global disability adjusted life years (DALYs) lost. An international symposium on cestode zoonoses research and control was…

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USDOJ: Justice Department Settles Allegations of Disability Discrimination Against the City of St. Peters, Mo.

The Justice Department announced today that the city of St. Peters, Mo. will pay $80,000 and make changes to its zoning laws to settle a lawsuit alleging that the city violated the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it denied a zoning…

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USDOJ: Barren County, KY. Sheriff Sentenced on Two Counts of Obstructing Justice

Barren County, Ky ., Sheriff Christopher Brian Eaton, 42, of Glasgow, Ky ., was sentenced today by United States District Judge Joseph H. McKinley Jr to serve an 18-month prison term followed by two years of supervised release, after a jury convicted him on May 9, 2013, of two counts of…

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Complete genomic sequence of Epstein-Barr virus in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line C666-1

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a distinct type of head and neck cancer which is consistently associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The C666-1 cell line is the only in vitro native EBV-infected NPC cell model commonly used for study of the viral-host interaction. Nevertheless, the complete EBV…

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Land Registry releases statistics for July

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Land Registry today (August 2) released its statistics for July 2013. Land registration—————– * The number of sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in July was 5,489 (+18.9 per cent…

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VIDEO: Hospital goes from zero to hero

Jenny Hill reports from Salford Royal, a hospital which once received zero stars in the Healthcare Commission’s rating system and is now one of the top performing hospitals in England. Reasons for its turnaround include hourly nursing checks for patients and prioritising cleanliness.

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Essentrics Review: If It Gives Me A Dancer Body, I'll Do It

Each week, the Huffington Post Canada’s Living team will try out something that has sparked our curiosity, and as long as we live to tell the tale, we’ll let you know all about it. Test Drive Subject: Essentrics What It Is: Essentrics is a weight-free body toning, flexibility and…

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Potential nutritional therapy for childhood neurodegenerative disease

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Scott LaFeeslafee@ucsd.edu 619-543-6163University of California – San Diego IMAGE: Healthy brains require a balance of two energy sources — ATP and GTP — regulated by the gene AMPD2. A…

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A week's worth of camping synchs internal clock to sunrise and sunset, CU-Boulder study finds

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Kenneth WrightKenneth.Wright@colorado.edu 303-594-1426University of Colorado at Boulder IMAGE: This is a picture of the location where the eight study participants camped for a week. Click here for…

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Stray prenatal gene network suspected in schizophrenia

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Jules AsherNIMHpress@nih.gov 301-443-4536NIH/National Institute of Mental Health May disrupt birth of new neurons in prefrontal cortex IMAGE: This graphic is a representation of networked genes harboring…

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New target for the fight against cancer as a result of excessive blood vessel formation

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Kris Van der Bekenkris.vanderbeken@vib.be 32-924-46611VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) New blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) stimulates the growth of cancer and other diseases. Anti-angiogenic inhibitors slow down cancer growth by…

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Scientists uncover secrets of starfish's bizarre feeding mechanism

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Katrina Couttsk.coutts@qmul.ac.ukQueen Mary, University of London Scientists have identified a molecule that enables starfish to carry out one of the most remarkable forms of feeding in the natural world. A starfish feeds by first extending its stomach…

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The 4-point test to predict death risk from C. difficile

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Louise Vennellsl.vennells@exeter.ac.uk 44-013-927-24927University of Exeter Accurate, robust and simple method of identification has potential benefits to patients, hospitals and health services around the world A Clostridium difficile (C. diff)…

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The Cutting-Edge Science Changing Everything We Know About Health

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Want To Be A Morning Person? Take A Few Tips From Campers

Enlarge image i All in the name of science: Volunteers hike in Colorado during their one-week hiatus from electrical lighting. Courtesy of…

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Deletion of a protein improves ability to fight bacteria in mice with CGD

Deletion of a protein in white blood cells improves their ability to fight the bacteria staphylococcus aureus and possibly other infections in mice with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), according to a National Institutes of Health study. CGD, a genetic disorder also found in people,…

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What Outbreak? Students Tune Out Tweeted Health Warnings

Enlarge image i Buzz, Georgia Tech’s mascot, wasn’t the only bug in the students’ midst last fall. An outbreak of bacterial pneumonia sickened at least 83 in what the CDC called the…

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BMC, BUSM and JIPMER to jointly research on tuberculosis

Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) are partnering with the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) to study tuberculosis (TB). This research is supported by a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the Indo-U.S….

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What Poisoned Pomegranates Tell Us About Food Safety

The label for the berry blend recalled in June because of pomegranates linked to a hepatitis A outbreak. Food and Drug Administration Imported food…

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Researchers hope to exploit unique metabolic profile of cancer

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have identified a characteristic unique to cancer cells in an animal model of cancer — and they believe it could be exploited as a target to develop new treatment strategies. An enzyme that metabolizes the…

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Research aims to provide physicians more targeted approach to treating ER+ breast cancer

The most commonly diagnosed form of breast cancer, termed estrogen receptor positive or ER+, accounts for the largest percentage of breast cancer deaths each year. Research by scientists at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive…

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Cyp11a1 enzyme potential target for treatment of deadly food allergy, say researchers

Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified an enzyme that is essential to the allergic reaction to peanuts. Blocking the enzyme’s activity in sensitized mice prevented diarrhea and inflammation, and reduced levels of several proteins associated with allergies. The findings,…

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Study: New therapeutic approach to treat prostate cancer

A study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry identifies a new therapeutic approach to treat prostate cancer. Conducted at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the research shows that expression of the FoxM1 protein is essential for prostate cancer to develop in mouse…

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Targeting the health law's enrollment message

Though some view it as a difficult sell, new advertising from the 17 states that are setting up health insurance marketplaces tends to be upbeat and positive. First Lady Michelle Obama is also pitching in on efforts to reach very specific populations. The New York Times: Songs And Sunscreen…

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'Catastrophic threat' looms as superbug beats another antibiotic

International health officials recently warned of a “catastrophic threat” to human health, given one of the last remaining antibiotics capable of defeating superbugs – carbapenem antibiotics – is succumbing to the deadly bacteria. The group of bacteria in question is called…

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Choreographers Ma and Lai team up for "Suddenly / Frida"

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Victor Ma, the artistic director of local dance group Y-Space, has teamed up with renowned choreographer Helen Lai for a new production entitled “Suddenly / Frida”, to be presented in September. Inspired by the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo,…

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Tenor David Quah to host lecture series on Verdi and Wagner

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – A series of lectures on Verdi and Wagner (conducted in Cantonese), to be hosted by tenor David Quah and presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be held in September. In the lectures, Quah will share his insights on the vocal music world of the…

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Workshops to investigate how to decode dance pieces

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, “See, With Mind’s Eye – Contemporary Dance Appreciation Workshop” will investigate the nature of dance through interactive activities, video viewing and discussion in September and…

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SCED to visit New Zealand

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, will leave Hong Kong in the evening of August 4 (Sunday) for a four-day duty visit to Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand, to promote closer ties between Hong Kong and New Zealand. Shortly after his…

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Award-winning theatre show to be staged again

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – The award-winning theatre show “Eight Hundred Years of Hatred, Eight Hundred Years of Healing”, derived from the work of Osamu Tezuka, will be re-run in September. The show is produced by Art Peak Theatre Works and is one of the programmes in the Re-run Run…

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Making Out: When there is a problem

POEM: HE SAID I WAS A GREAT LOVER He said I was a great lover After avoiding my mouth During our Make out before you have it Sex. Up and down his body with my love full tongue And an awkward pull away From his side of my mouth Not sure Not wanting Not knowing much Or how. To love. Some can’t…

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CDC: Breastfeeding rates increasing in US

(HealthDay)—More than three-quarters of infants begin breastfeeding, and rates at six and 12 months have increased since 2000, according to a report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers from the CDC compiled data to examine trends in breastfeeding on a…

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Will you look more attractive after plastic surgery?

(HealthDay)—Facial plastic surgery may turn back the hands of time, but new research suggests it may not, alas, boost attractiveness. For this small study, 50 strangers were asked to guess the age and subjectively rank the attractiveness of 49 patients after viewing photos of them either…

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Brooklyn Hospital Closings a Blow to Psychiatric Care

Now the imminent closing of Interfaith Medical Center, a hospital in Bedford-Stuyvesant that is among the largest providers of acute psychiatric care in Brooklyn, is threatening the borough with a severe shortage of inpatient mental health care, other hospital officials said. With Coney Island…

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Deal Keeps U.S. Health Care Contribution for Congress

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration told Congress on Thursday that it would allow the federal government to continue paying a large share of the cost of health insurance for members of Congress and their aides, averting a problem for many who work on Capitol Hill. However, under…

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Dozens of NHS hospitals allow 'no-win, no-fee' firms to advertise

“Patients should be able to focus on receiving treatment and getting better without having to be hounded by lawyers or adverts displayed in AE departments.” Department of Health guidance published almost a decade ago states that there is “no place” for such advertising in the…

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WATCH: Workout For Texters Is All Thumbs

A British mobile carrier wants texters to take fitness into their own hands. O2 is advertising a workout regimen featuring a “Thumbell,” a teeny dumbbell made for your thumb. Watch above as the fattest digit gets lean and mean to an “Eye of the Tiger”-like score. We…

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15 Healthy Cooking Tips From Food Pros

Experts who make a living creating delicious, good-for-you food share how you can concoct the same fare at home. Read the whole story at shape.com

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The First Hint The Duchess Is Breastfeeding?

Before Prince George Alexander Louis was even born, there was discussion and debate around his mother’s decision whether or not to breastfeed. Now, it appears we have the first clue that the Duchess might be nursing. Kate Middleton was photographed last week wearing the “Blossom…

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As climate, disease links become clearer, study highlights need to forecast future shifts

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Sonia Altizersaltizer@uga.edu 706-542-9251University of Georgia IMAGE: Drew Harvell of Cornell University photographs a giant plating Acropora coral colony with tumors in the Palmyra Atoll, Pacific Ocean….

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New insight into how brain 'learns' cocaine addiction

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Shawna Williamsshawna@jhmi.edu 410-955-8236Johns Hopkins Medicine A team of researchers says it has solved the longstanding puzzle of why a key protein linked to learning is also needed to become addicted to cocaine. Results of the study, published in…

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CU-Boulder team develops new water splitting technique that could produce hydrogen fuel

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Alan Weimeralan.weimer@colorado.edu 303-492-3759University of Colorado at Boulder Lead scientist calls splitting water with sunlight the “Holy Grail” of a sustainable hydrogen economy IMAGE: This…

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Sanford-Burnham researchers map a new metabolic pathway involved in cell growth

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Deborah Robisondrobison@sanfordburnham.org 407-615-0072Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute A more complete understanding of the pathway could lead to new treatments for disease IMAGE: Shown here are…

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Consumers don't understand health insurance, Carnegie Mellon research shows

1-Aug-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Shilo Reashilo@cmu.edu 412-268-6094Carnegie Mellon University PITTSBURGH This fall, as part of the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), Americans will have a greater range of health care insurance options to choose from, including, for many, state-based…

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New Research Bolsters the Case For Using Student Surveys to Evaluate Teachers

Even in the world of education policy, where the search for solutions can be so myopic that fads have their own fads, the practice of evaluating teachers based on student feedback has had a meteoric rise. In early 2012, part II of the Gates Foundation’s Measures of Effective Teaching (MET)…

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Scientists find long-sought method to efficiently make complex anticancer compound

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have achieved the first efficient chemical synthesis of ingenol, a highly complex, plant-derived compound that has long been of interest to drug developers for its anticancer potential. The achievement will enable scientists to synthesize…

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Why Would Bad Information Lead To Better Results?

There are some truly strange arguments made in the psychological literature from time to time. Some might even be so bold as to call that frequency “often”, while others might dismiss the field of psychology as a variety of pseudoscience and call it a day. Now, were I to venture some guesses…

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FDA announces a voluntary recall of Nova Max Blood Glucose Test Strips

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FDA announces a voluntary recall of Nova Max Blood Glucose Test Strips

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FDA announces a voluntary recall of Nova Max Blood Glucose Test Strips

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Shedding light on online stores for illicit and synthetic drugs

Fears that online drug marketplaces are flooding communities with illicit drugs may be unfounded, according to the first Australian survey of such websites. While the survey found the number of online drug retailers is growing, just 3% of Australian users buy their drugs…

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Shedding light on online stores for illicit and synthetic drugs

Fears that online drug marketplaces are flooding communities with illicit drugs may be unfounded, according to the first Australian survey of such websites. While the survey found the number of online drug retailers is growing, just 3% of Australian users buy their drugs…

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Shedding light on online stores for illicit and synthetic drugs

Fears that online drug marketplaces are flooding communities with illicit drugs may be unfounded, according to the first Australian survey of such websites. While the survey found the number of online drug retailers is growing, just 3% of Australian users buy their drugs…

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MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

New technology offers three-dimensional images, making it easier to detect precancerous lesions MIT researchers have developed a new endoscopy technology that could make it easier for doctors to detect precancerous lesions in the colon. Early detection of such lesions has been shown to…

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MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

New technology offers three-dimensional images, making it easier to detect precancerous lesions MIT researchers have developed a new endoscopy technology that could make it easier for doctors to detect precancerous lesions in the colon. Early detection of such lesions has been shown to…

Source: MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

New technology offers three-dimensional images, making it easier to detect precancerous lesions MIT researchers have developed a new endoscopy technology that could make it easier for doctors to detect precancerous lesions in the colon. Early detection of such lesions has been shown to…

Source: MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

New technology offers three-dimensional images, making it easier to detect precancerous lesions MIT researchers have developed a new endoscopy technology that could make it easier for doctors to detect precancerous lesions in the colon. Early detection of such lesions has been shown to…

Source: MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

New technology offers three-dimensional images, making it easier to detect precancerous lesions MIT researchers have developed a new endoscopy technology that could make it easier for doctors to detect precancerous lesions in the colon. Early detection of such lesions has been shown to…

Source: MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

New technology offers three-dimensional images, making it easier to detect precancerous lesions MIT researchers have developed a new endoscopy technology that could make it easier for doctors to detect precancerous lesions in the colon. Early detection of such lesions has been shown to…

Source: MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

New technology offers three-dimensional images, making it easier to detect precancerous lesions MIT researchers have developed a new endoscopy technology that could make it easier for doctors to detect precancerous lesions in the colon. Early detection of such lesions has been shown to…

Source: MIT researchers develop photometric stereo endoscopy to detect precancerous lesions

Breastfeeding improves IQ – now have we got your attention?

Research published in JAMA Pediatrics this week shows a causal relationship between breastfeeding and higher IQ by the time a child is seven years old. Put simply, longer breastfeeding appears to make for smarter children. This is just another piece of scientific proof of the…

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Breastfeeding improves IQ – now have we got your attention?

Research published in JAMA Pediatrics this week shows a causal relationship between breastfeeding and higher IQ by the time a child is seven years old. Put simply, longer breastfeeding appears to make for smarter children. This is just another piece of scientific proof of the…

Source: Breastfeeding improves IQ – now have we got your attention?

Breastfeeding improves IQ – now have we got your attention?

Research published in JAMA Pediatrics this week shows a causal relationship between breastfeeding and higher IQ by the time a child is seven years old. Put simply, longer breastfeeding appears to make for smarter children. This is just another piece of scientific proof of the…

Source: Breastfeeding improves IQ – now have we got your attention?

Experts address ethical issues raised by FDA's approval of Truvada for HIV prevention

The Food and Drug Administration’s approval last year of the drug Truvada for prevention of HIV infection was a milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but experts are cautioning that it is only the beginning of new ethical concerns for health care professionals, policy makers,…

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