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Sudden Cardiac Death Linked to Genetics
Sudden cardiac arrest is sudden and seemingly random. About 95 percent of those who suffer one will die. New research suggests it may not be quite as random as once believed.
Breastfeeding Doesn't Stop MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a somewhat mysterious disease. So, when researchers found that breastfeeding may lower a woman's risk of a crippling episode of the disease, mother's with MS became hopeful.
Physical Therapists Bone Up on Osteoporosis
An international group of physical therapists (PTs) agree that confidence, motivation and energy are concepts that will be added to the "Body Functions" category.
One of the "Easy Cancers"
A patient remembers the day he was diagnosed. Writing on a patient support group forum, he recalls, "I had one of the first oncologists I saw tell me 'you got the cancer I can treat. One pill a day and you carry on. Who's luckier than you?'"
Ancient Korean Herb's Method Observed
Ancient herbal remedies are sometimes worthwhile. In this case, the ancient Koreans using So-Cheong-Ryong-Tang (SCRT) to treat allergies may have been on to something.
Easy Pill to Swallow for Diabetes Patients
Usually we think to take aspirin when we have a headache or are in pain. The drug that's in so many of our medicine cabinets may do so much more for people with diabetes.
New Perspectives on How a Killer Works
Scientists are beginnning to understand why liver cancer is so aggressive. Hong Kong researchers may have uncovered a mechanism that can effectively treat this nearly always fatal disease.
FDA Approves Rectiv For Chronic Anal Fissure Pain
ProStrakan Group plc , a subsidiary of Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co. Ltd. and an international specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Rectiv (nitroglycerin) Ointment 0.4% for the treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with chronic anal fissures.
Expecting the Flu
What should a woman expect when she's expecting? Expect a flu shot. It's safe and protective for both the mom and unborn child and it only hurts for a few seconds.
Worse Outcomes for Patients at Isolated Rural Hospitals
Patients at smaller, rural hospitals may not be getting the same quality of care as some of the larger hospitals inside major cities. A study indicates patients at these less accessible hospitals have a greater chance of dying from serious illnesses such as congestive heart failure.
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