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BARDA Funds Development Of New Way To Treat Illness From Acute Radiation
02.09.2010 10:12
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) today awarded a $153 million contract to Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. of San Carlos, Calif...
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Radiology
Several West Nile Virus Infections And Deaths In Greece, Other Parts Of Europe Also Affected
02.09.2010 10:11
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Cases of human infection of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Greece where 13 people have died and at least 140 have become ill, according to the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Greek authorities say 32 patients are currently hospitalized...
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Infectious Diseases
Dr. Tom Tooma Purchases Interest In All 12 Southern California TLC Laser Eye Centers, Changing Name To NVISION Laser Eye Centers
02.09.2010 10:10
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All 12 TLC Laser Eye Centers in Southern California are changing their names to NVISION Laser Eye Centers. The name change accompanies the sale of TLC Vision's interest in the 12 centers to Medical Director Dr. Tom Tooma to become a separate LASIK brand. The new brand will operate as NVISION Laser Eye Centers and will have the same 12 Southern California locations, same surgeons and staff...
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Eyesight Disorders
Macmillan Responds To The New Energy Bill Announced In The Queen's Speech, UK
02.09.2010 10:10
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Responding to the new energy bill announced in the Queen's Speech, Mike Hobday, Head of Campaigns at Macmillan Cancer Support said: 'Whilst the mandatory support from energy companies will help some vulnerable people struggling with their fuel bills, it is vital that cancer patients are not left out in the cold...
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Cancer
Diabetes 2 Drug Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer In Smokers
02.09.2010 10:10
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Two studies reveal that smokers may have a significantly lower risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer with the drug metformin, which is commonly prescribed for diabetes type 2 treatment, the medical journal Cancer Prevention Research informs...
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Cancer
Together Teens And Neutrogena Raise $200,000 To Benefit Disaster Relief, Education And Environmental Charities
02.09.2010 10:09
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Neutrogena, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skin care brand, announced today that, with the help of teens across America, the Wave for Change campaign achieved its goal of raising $200,000 for communities in need. The donation will be divided among three causes in the US and globally, as determined by teens on Neutrogena's Facebook Page...
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First Aid
Too little sleep bad for teenagers' diets: study
02.09.2010 10:01
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Teenagers who sleep less than eight hours a night on weeknights eat more fatty foods and snacks than those who get more than eight hours of sleep a night, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
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Health & Beauty
Workers see higher health costs, less care
02.09.2010 10:01
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Companies are cutting healthcare costs further amid a continuing sour economy, scaling back benefits and shifting a greater share of the expense to employees.
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Health & Beauty
Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay
02.09.2010 10:01
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - The common diabetes drug metformin may hold promise as a way to keep smokers from developing lung cancer, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
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Health & Beauty
Soy may ease sleep problems in older women
02.09.2010 10:01
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small study.
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Health & Beauty
New test can diagnose tuberculosis in under 2 hours
02.09.2010 10:01
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LONDON (Reuters) - A new molecular test for tuberculosis made by Cepheid can diagnose TB and detect a drug-resistant form of it far more easily and rapidly than other tests currently available, scientists said on Wednesday.
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Health & Beauty
Mental "exercise" linked to faster dementia progression
02.09.2010 10:01
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While staying mentally active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a faster rate of decline once Alzheimer's is diagnosed, researchers reported Wednesday.
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Health & Beauty
American Lung Association Supports Individuals Dealing With Lung Disease Through Online Caregiving Coordination Service
02.09.2010 08:19
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The American Lung Association is offering a free-of-charge, online caregiving coordination service called "My Fighting for Air Community" to support individuals affected by acute and chronic lungÂ
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Asthma
Sorell Family Practice Wins RACGP Tasmania General Practice Of The Year Award 2010, Australia
02.09.2010 08:18
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Sorell Family Practice in Sorell, 25 km north-east of Hobart, has been named the winner of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Tasmania General Practice of the Year Award 2010...
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Critical Care Medicine & Anesthesiology
Will Extra Protein And Exercise Help Dialysis Patients?
02.09.2010 08:18
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University of Illinois scientists will learn whether protein supplements and cycling during treatments can help dialysis patients fight cardiovascular disease and retain physical function, thanks to a $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). "Patients with kidney failure face many health problems...
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Weight Correction
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