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Ultraviolet Light Helps To Lessen Severity Of Multiple Sclerosis

Posted Sat, 2010/04/03 - 05:10 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases, Drugs & Treatments

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Scientists have long wondered if there is a causal relationship between ultraviolet (UV) light exposure from the sun and the incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS). Now, a recent paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science suggests that UV light may in fact play a more larger role than previously believed in controlling MS.

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Contact Lenses For Treating Glaucoma

Posted Wed, 2010/03/31 - 19:40 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases, Drugs & Treatments

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Researchers believe that they may have a developed a more effective method for delivering medication to the eye, potentially aiding in the treatment of glaucoma as well as other eye disorders.

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Why Are Maternal Mortality Rates On The Rise?

Posted Wed, 2010/03/31 - 02:32 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases

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A recent report suggests that maternal mortality rates in California have been on the rise.

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Cash For Carrots: Subsidies And Taxes On Food

Posted Wed, 2010/03/31 - 02:30 by Amer Kaissi

Prevention, Conditions & Diseases

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A recent study suggests that taxes on unhealthy foods are more effective than subsidies for healthier foods in reducing overall consumption of junk food.

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High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked To Liver Scarring

Posted Mon, 2010/03/29 - 19:04 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Conditions & Diseases

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High fructose corn syrup has been linked to fatty liver disease, but now doctors believe it may influence liver scarring, as well.

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Low Cost Medical Care Is Not Always Low Quality

Posted Fri, 2010/03/26 - 07:32 by Fred Lee

Costs & Insurance, Patient Care

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For certain conditions, reducing costs of medical care did not necessarily result in inferior care.

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Crowded Hospitals And Mortality

Posted Tue, 2010/03/23 - 21:59 by Fred Lee

Patient Care

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Crowded hospitals can be a factor in patient survival.

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Increases Risk For Kidney Stones

Posted Sun, 2010/03/21 - 10:04 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases, Tests & Procedures

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Gastric bypass surgery might increase a person's risk for developing kidney stones.

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Bias Affects Health Coverage For Overweight People

Posted Fri, 2010/03/19 - 20:07 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases, Patient Care

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People who are overweight may experience biases that can lead problems and errors in their medical care.

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Proton Therapy And The Brotherhood Of The Balloon!

Posted Wed, 2010/03/17 - 20:28 by Amer Kaissi

Cancer, Drugs & Treatments

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A support group, website and new book highlight the experience of prostate cancer patients with proton therapy.

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