Archive for June, 2007
Saturday 30 June 2007 @ 5:06 am
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New stem cell could aid research BBC News - UK scientists say the discovery of a new type of stem cell should aid research into cures for disease. The journal Nature features two studies in which scientists extracted rodent embryonic stem cells which closely resembled their human counterparts. Researchers ID New Type of Mouse Stem Cell More Humanlike Mouse Stem Cells Discovered |
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Saturday 30 June 2007 @ 5:06 am
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Even Breast Cancer Survival Runs in the Family MedPage Today - By Crystal Phend, Staff Writer, MedPage Today STOCKHOLM, June 29 — Breast cancer prognosis may be inherited along with the propensity for breast cancer, researchers found. Clodronate does not improve breast cancer survival Breast Cancer Survival May Run in Families |
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Saturday 30 June 2007 @ 5:06 am
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Long haul flights double risk of blood clots - WHO Forbes - GENEVA (Thomson Financial) - Taking a long-haul flight doubles the risk of developing blood clots that can lead to potentially fatal deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the World Health Organisation warned today. Long Haul Flights Double Risk Of Blood Clots, Says WHO Report Long-Distance Air Travel Doubles Risk of Blood Clot, WHO Says |
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Saturday 30 June 2007 @ 5:06 am
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Scientists find way to detach AIDS virus from infected cells Times of India - NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough that provides hope for a cure against HIV, scientists have for the first time discovered a way to detach the AIDS virus from infected cells, leaving them healthy again. Potential cure for HIV discovered Scientists take step towards HIV cure |
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Saturday 30 June 2007 @ 5:06 am
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Birth drug leaves some moms feeling worse Los Angeles Times - A drug commonly used for preterm labor has more serious side effects than alternatives and may even harm newborns, researchers say. Study Compares Drugs to Delay Preterm Birth Magnesium Sulfate More Effective Than Nifedipine in Preventing … |
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Saturday 30 June 2007 @ 4:06 am
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Poor nations face new health challenges –World Bank Reuters - WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - Cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease, already common in rich countries, are a growing problem in the developing world, where they are likely to become the main causes of death by 2015, the World Bank said on … World Bank warns danger of chronic illnesses in poor countries Kevin Rudd's speech |
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Saturday 30 June 2007 @ 4:06 am
| Bacteria sends mountain bike racer to hospital Vancouver Sun - SQUAMISH - Mud-soaked and exhausted, Monica Anderson felt elated as she pedalled past the Test of Metal finish line in Squamish this month — more than five hours of grueling terrain plastered to her bike and body. 18 cases of illness linked to mountain bike event Sick mountain bikers |
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Saturday 30 June 2007 @ 3:06 am
| Provinces fall short in protecting kids: Report Toronto Star - MONTREAL–The Canadian Pediatric Society says many provinces still fall short when it comes to dealing with injury prevention and the mental health of young Canadians. Children's advocate needed, doctors say Children's health, safety threatened by policy patchwork: report |
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