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Colonoscopy cuts colon cancer risk in half, study finds
31 minutes ago
A colonoscopy to detect growths that may lead to colon cancer cuts a person's overall risk in half, a new study has confirmed
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Spike in HIV infections in Alaska blamed on military men finding sex online
58 minutes ago
A recent spike in HIV infections in Alaska has been linked to military men finding sex partners online, according to newly released public health data
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Experimental diet pill Qnexa one step closer to FDA approval
8 hours, 55 minutes ago
Qnexa, a diet drug previously rejected by the Food and Drug Administration over safety concerns, should be approved, an advisory panel has said
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Erin Brockovich can't yet pinpoint what is causing Tourette syndrome in New York, she says
14 hours, 10 minutes ago
School officials are accused of not cooperating with Brockovich during her investigation
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Prudes and porn: India panics at the naked web
20 hours, 13 minutes ago
Sex is everywhere. But the worst thing about the Internet kind is that it's free
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Hepatitis C now kills more people in the US than HIV, CDC says
Found on 22 February 2012
Hepatitis C, the sexually transmitted viral infection, now kills more people in the US than does HIV, according to a study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Study: Colonoscopy cuts colon cancer death risk
1 hour, 42 minutes ago
Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer
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2 hours, 5 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Years of economic setbacks have taken their toll on the nation's youngest residents, with another 1
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Judge strikes down law mandating sale of contraception
2 hours, 6 minutes ago
TACOMA, Washington (Reuters) - A federal judge declared on Wednesday that a Washington state rule requiring pharmacists to dispense emergency contraceptives against their religious beliefs is unconstitutional
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Studies Offer More Evidence That Colonoscopy Saves Lives
2 hours, 51 minutes ago
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- It's been found that removing precancerous polyps during colonoscopies can prevent deadly malignancies from developing
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New Melanoma Drug May Extend Survival
2 hours, 51 minutes ago
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Melanoma that has spread to other areas of the body is almost always fatal, but a new drug appears to double survival for those with a certain type of this skin cancer, researchers report.
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All U
2 hours, 51 minutes ago
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health experts recommended Wednesday that all adults get vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis), an infectious bacterial disease that triggers uncontrollable coughing and is especially dangerous to infants.
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AERA Responds to Suspension of Mexican American Studies in Tucson
2 hours, 40 minutes ago
The Council of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) unanimously issued two resolutions at its February meeting in response to the suspension of the Mexican American Studies program in the Tucson Unified School District No
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Colon Cancer Alliance and American College of Radiology: Medicare Must Make Virtual Colonoscopy Coverage a Reality for Seniors
2 hours, 40 minutes ago
The largest study of the efficacy of virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) in Americans ages 65 and older, published online Feb
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CT Colonography Shown to be Comparable to Standard Colonoscopy
for People Ages 65 and Over
2 hours, 40 minutes ago
Computerized tomographic (CT) colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, is comparable to standard colonoscopy in its ability to accurately detect cancer and precancerous polyps in people ages 65 and older, according to a paper published online today in Radiology
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New Melanoma Drug Nearly Doubles Survival in Majority of Patients
9 hours, 40 minutes ago
Investigators from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and 12 other centers in the United States and Australia have found that a new drug for patients with metastatic melanoma nearly doubled median overall survival.
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Newly Approved Drug for Metastatic Melanoma Nearly Doubles Median Survival
9 hours, 40 minutes ago
Researchers from UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, together with scientists from 12 other sites in the United States and Australia, report for the first time that a newly approved drug for patients with metastatic melanoma nearly doubles median survival times, a finding that will change the way this deadly form of skin cancer is treated.
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Memo to Pediatricians: Screen All Kids for Vitamin D Deficiency, Test Those at High Risk
9 hours, 40 minutes ago
As study after study shows the fundamental role vitamin D plays in disease and health, vitamin D deficiency -- which often develops insidiously in childhood -- should be on every parent's and pediatrician's radar, say physicians from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
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Myanmar : Big Issues With HIV & TB
9 hours, 40 minutes ago
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the largest provider of HIV treatment in Myanmar, released a report today highlighting the urgency of treating HIV and multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in their country - Myanmar used to be called Burma
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How To Become A Family Nurse Practitioner Online
12 hours, 40 minutes ago
If you are a licensed registered nurse you may well be able to enroll in a new online Master of Science in Nursing degree program with a strong focus in Family Nurse Practitioner
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Obesity - New Clues By Age And Stage, Australia
13 hours, 40 minutes ago
Researchers have found that one fourth of students in Australian secondary schools are either overweight or obese, affecting lifestyle and socioeconomic status
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Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome - FDA Approves Korlym (Mifepristone)
13 hours, 40 minutes ago
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Korlym (mifepristone) to control hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) in adults with endogenous Cushing's syndrome, who have type 2 diabetes or glucose intolerance, who remained unresponsive to previous surgery or are not eligible candidates for surgery
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The Deadly Impact Of Atherothrombosis
13 hours, 40 minutes ago
A report published in the February 20 issue of the Medical Journal of Australia, a publication of the Australian Medical Association, reveals that nearly 40% of individuals with extensive atherothrombotic disease will experience a cardiovascular event within one year
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Close Contact With Rodents Is A Health Hazard
13 hours, 40 minutes ago
A case report published in the February 20 issue of the Medical Journal of Australia, reveals that a 26-year-old woman from Adelaide who enjoyed cuddling and kissing her pet rats contracted Streptobacillus moniliformis infection (rat bite fever)
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Health News
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Migraines May Raise a Woman's Odds of Depression
9 hours, 16 minutes ago
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Researchers Spot New Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer
9 hours, 16 minutes ago
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Studies Offer More Evidence That Colonoscopy Saves Lives
9 hours, 16 minutes ago
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Men's Legs May Be New Source for Hair Transplants
9 hours, 16 minutes ago
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FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa
9 hours, 16 minutes ago
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New Melanoma Drug May Extend Survival
9 hours, 16 minutes ago
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MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians
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FDA Panel Votes in Favor of Qnexa
8 hours, 36 minutes ago
(MedPage Today) -- SILVER SPRING, Md. -- An FDA advisory panel has voted 20-2 to recommend approval of the weight-loss drug Qnexa, but urged the agency to require a post-approval trial to monitor for cardiovascular side effects.
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High Court Punts Medi-Cal Suit
8 hours, 58 minutes ago
(MedPage Today) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to rule on lawsuits challenging cuts in California Medicaid reimbursements, instead sending it back to a lower court for new arguments.
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Cardiologists Not Happy With SGR ‘Fix’
9 hours, 33 minutes ago
(MedPage Today) -- Congress applied yet another Band-Aid to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, but not all physicians are celebrating and some are predicting that the worst is yet to come.
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New Approach to GME Focuses on Data, Flexibility
10 hours ago
(MedPage Today) -- Starting next year, accreditation of residency programs will transition from a "biopsy model" to more comprehensive yet less punitive reviews, according to leaders of the primary accrediting body.
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Migrant Health No Better than That of U
10 hours, 35 minutes ago
(MedPage Today) -- Immigrants from Mexico and the Middle East may appear to be healthier than U
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Removing Polyps Cuts Colorectal Cancer Deaths (CME/CE)
10 hours, 40 minutes ago
(MedPage Today) -- In a long-term study, deaths from colorectal cancer were only half as common among people who had precancerous intestinal polyps removed during colonoscopy as in the general population.
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All Ages Should Get Tdap Shots, Says CDC Panel
7 hours, 10 minutes ago
The agency's Advisory Committee for Vaccination Practices recommended Tdap for seniors on a routine basis, finally covering all age groups
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FDA Advisors Recommend Approval of Obesity Drug Qnexa
9 hours, 23 minutes ago
The panel voted 20 to 2 in favor of approving Qnexa. Heartwire
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Average Survival Now 16 Months With Melanoma Drug
9 hours, 40 minutes ago
A phase 2 study provides the longest-term survival data available. Medscape Medical News
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Colonoscopy and Polyp Removal Could Slash Cancer Deaths
9 hours, 40 minutes ago
Colonoscopic polypectomy could slash colorectal cancer mortality rates in half, but screening rates remain low
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Molecular Signature May Distinguish DCIS
10 hours, 3 minutes ago
Researchers have identified a set of molecules that distinguish ductal carcinoma in situ from invasive breast cancer
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Jeffrey Lieberman APA's New President-Elect
10 hours, 39 minutes ago
Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, is the clear winner of the post of new President-Elect of the American Psychiatric Association
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Global Health Council - World Health News
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New Prime Minister Surprises Moroccans With Support for Abortion
Found on 15 January 2012
Less than two months after winning power in Moroccos elections, the moderate Islamic party of Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane is surprising opponents by moving to relax the countrys strict abortion laws.
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Balkan Countries Join Forces to Fight HIV/AIDS Stigma
Found on 15 January 2012
Pressured to quit his job after telling his bosses he was HIV-positive, Boris Kovacic shares the plight of thousands in the Balkans who face prejudice because of a stubborn stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.
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Migration in India Spreading HIV Epidemic
Found on 15 January 2012
Migration is fuelling India's HIV epidemic.
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Major Campaign Launched to Eliminate Seven Diseases by 2020
Found on 12 January 2012
The END7 Campaign is dedicated to building awareness of diseases that infect more than one billion people worldwide.
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HHS Commits Nearly $1
Found on 12 January 2012
HHS will invest approximately $1.8 million to increase its efforts to improve the treatment and prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in Guatemala and to further strengthen ethical training on human research protections.
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Unbalanced Diet: Global Poverty and Obesity
Found on 12 January 2012
In a world of want where 1.4 billion people are struggling to survive on $1.25 a day, the No
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WebMD Health
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FDA Panel Votes in Favor of Weight Loss Pill Qnexa
5 hours, 25 minutes ago
An FDA advisory committee has reversed an earlier decision and voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving the weight loss pill Qnexa.
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New Guidelines to Help Breast Cancer Survivors
8 hours, 39 minutes ago
If you are one of these estimated 2 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., your ob-gyn now has new guidance.
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Many Cancer Deaths Prevented by Colonoscopy
9 hours, 20 minutes ago
New research shows that colonoscopy saves lives not only by identifying colon cancers early, but also by detecting and removing colon polyps in their precancerous stage.
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New Blood Test for Parkinson's Studied
9 hours, 29 minutes ago
An experimental blood test for Parkinson's disease is over 90% accurate in diagnosing the progressive disorder that affects movement and balance, according to its developers.
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Zelboraf May Double Survival for Some Melanoma Patients
9 hours, 29 minutes ago
The newly approved drug Zelboraf appears to nearly double the length of time a person can expect to live with advanced melanoma skin cancer, a new study shows.
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Migraines Linked to Depression
10 hours, 40 minutes ago
Women who suffer from migraine headaches may be more likely to develop depression.
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