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New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can Be A Barrier For Adults Seeking To Manage Diabetes Through Physical Activity
186 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity-an important health strategy for managing diabetes, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today′s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.Nationwide, 46.4 million adults have arthritis and 20. ... more
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Opponents Of Colo. Ballot Proposal Warn Against Unintended Consequences For Physicians, Women
186 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
A coalition of opponents against a Colorado ballot initiative that would define a fertilized embryo as a person and extend to it rights and protections under the state constitution said Tuesday that the amendment could lead to a range of unintended consequences for women and doctors in the state, the AP/Denver Post reports. ... more
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Supporting Minority Medical Students To Increase Diversity In Hematology
186 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is proud to announce the selection of 15 participants for its 2008 Minority Medical Student Award Program (MMSAP), which encourages minority medical students to purse an interest in hematology research. ... more
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Denver Post Examines Outlook For Embryonic Stem Cell Research Policy Shift With Next President
186 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
The Denver Post on Wednesday examined possible changes to federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research with the next president. According to the Post, stem cell research in the U.S. is "likely to get a fresh look" from the next president, "no matter who it is." Campaign officials for both Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) and Barack Obama (Ill. ... more
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New HIV Cases Increasing In Germany, Institute Says
186 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
The number of new HIV cases reported in Germany increased by 4% in 2007, according to data recently released by the Robert Koch Institute, Xinhua/People's Daily reports. The country recorded 2,752 new HIV cases last year, compared with 2,643 in 2006, the institute said (Xinhua/People's Daily, 5/6). ... more
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Adding Darapladib To Statins To Treat Coronary Heart Disease
188 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Despite widespread use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, a significant number of cardiac patients continue to suffer heart attacks and stroke. Researchers theorize that high levels of an enzyme found in coronary plaques may be to blame, by making plaques more likely to rupture and block blood flow. ... more
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Darzi's Five Pledges Are Positive But Need Detail, Says British Medical Journal, UK
188 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Five pledges on NHS reform in England announced by health minister Lord Darzi today (Friday 9 May, 2008) are positive in principle, but there are signs that they are so far not being met in practice, the BMA says. ... more
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Eliminating Disease-Causing Genes With Bread Mold?
188 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
When most people discover mold on their bread, they immediately throw it out. Others see a world of possibilities in the tiny fungus. A University of Missouri scientist, along with a collaborative research team, has examined a new mechanism in the reproductive cycle of a certain species of mold. ... more
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Immunization Levels Among Inner City Children Enrolled In Subsidized Childcare Just Over Half Of National Averages, USA
188 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conduct the National Immunization Survey to track rates of recommended immunization around the country. Since 2006, up-to-date (UTD) immunization of 2 year olds has held steady at about 82% of children nationally. ... more
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New Category Of Device For Stone Extraction To Help Render Patients Free From Kidney Stones And Stones In The Urinary Tract
188 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
The NGage Nitinol Stone Extractor, engineered and manufactured by Cook Medical, represents an entirely new category in the evolution of stone extraction. Utilising Cook's revolutionary nitinol technology, the NGage allows physicians to easily engage, release and extract stones even in the most difficult anatomy while providing improved irrigation, visibility and enhanced efficiency. ... more
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