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Killer Kevlar: Clothing That Shields From Germs
Protective clothing worn by
firemen and other emergency
workers may soon get a
germ-fighting upgrade.
Researchers in South Dakota
report progress toward the
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Rapid Alzheimer's Improvement After New Immune-based Treatment
Alzheimer's patients showed
rapid improvement in
language within minutes of a
novel immune-based
treatment. A new article
provides preliminary
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How Cranberry Juice Can Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
People have long consumed
cranberry juice to ward off
urinary tract infections,
though the exact nature of
its action has not been
clear. The juice, the study
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Obesity Is Number One Health Concern For Kids In 2008
As children's waistlines
continue to grow, so have
concerns about childhood
obesity. According to a new
report childhood obesity is
now the No. 1 health concern
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Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk Of Birth Defects
July 23, 2008 — Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate alone or along with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a study in Neurology. Research has shown that many ... > full story -
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Still Puzzling: Best Care For The Frail And Elderly With Coronary Artery Disease
July 22, 2008 — Patients treated solely with medications after suffering from chest pain, heart attack or coronary artery disease are more likely to die during the first year following their initial hospitalization. ... > full story -
Class Of Antibiotics Can Enhance Gene-silencing Tool
July 22, 2008 — The selective gene-silencing technique called RNA interference holds promise for medicine if it can be adapted to work in humans. Certain antibiotic compounds called fluoroquinolones enhance the ... > full story -
Cancer Drug Resistance: Enzyme Expression Levels Correlated With Chemotherapy Drug Response
July 22, 2008 — Why do cancer patients develop resistance to chemotherapy drugs, sometimes abruptly, after a period in which the drugs seem to be working well to reduce tumors or hold them in check? Although largely ... > full story -
D-cycloserine May Improve Behavioral Therapy Treatment For Anxiety
July 22, 2008 — Anxiety is a normal human response to stress, but in some, it can develop into a disabling disorder of excessive and irrational fears, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, or ... > full story -
Coffee And Cigarette Consumption Are High Among AA Attendees
July 22, 2008 — More than one million Americans currently participate in the Alcoholics Anonymous program. Recent findings confirm that coffee and cigarette use among AA members is greater than among the general US ... > full story -
Drug Abuse Accounts For A Third Of The Deaths Behind Scotland's Higher Mortality Rate
July 22, 2008 — Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortality rate, according to a new study. Death rates in Scotland are higher than in England and Wales and the difference ... > full story -
Populations Of Foreign-born Persons Living In US At Higher Risk Of TB Identified
July 22, 2008 — The relative yield of finding and treating latent tuberculosis is particularly high among higher-risk groups of foreign-born persons living in the US, such as individuals from most countries of ... > full story -
Cancer Drug Delivery Time Cut From Days To Hours With New Technique
July 22, 2008 — Researchers have developed a technique that has the potential to deliver cancer-fighting drugs to diseased areas within hours, as opposed to the two days it currently takes for existing delivery ... > full story -
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Guidelines Developed For Physicians
July 22, 2008 — Updated rules add new anti-arthritic drugs and proven combinations to the arsenal for treating rheumatoid arthritis. The RA guidelines, issued by the American College of Rheumatology, are the first ... > full story
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