Posted Sat, 2010/04/03 - 05:10 by Fred Lee
Conditions & Diseases, Drugs & Treatments
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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Posted Wed, 2010/03/31 - 19:40 by Fred Lee
Conditions & Diseases, Drugs & Treatments
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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Posted Wed, 2010/03/31 - 02:32 by Amer Kaissi
Conditions & Diseases
A recent report suggests that maternal mortality rates in California have been on the rise.
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Posted Wed, 2010/03/31 - 02:30 by Amer Kaissi
Prevention, Conditions & Diseases
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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Posted Mon, 2010/03/29 - 19:04 by Fred Lee
Prevention, Conditions & Diseases
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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Posted Fri, 2010/03/26 - 07:32 by Fred Lee
Costs & Insurance, Patient Care
For certain conditions, reducing costs of medical care did not necessarily result in inferior care.
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Posted Tue, 2010/03/23 - 21:59 by Fred Lee
Patient Care
Crowded hospitals can be a factor in patient survival.
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Posted Sun, 2010/03/21 - 10:04 by Fred Lee
Conditions & Diseases, Tests & Procedures
Gastric bypass surgery might increase a person's risk for developing kidney stones.
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Posted Fri, 2010/03/19 - 20:07 by Fred Lee
Conditions & Diseases, Patient Care
People who are overweight may experience biases that can lead problems and errors in their medical care.
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Posted Wed, 2010/03/17 - 20:28 by Amer Kaissi
Cancer, Drugs & Treatments
A support group, website and new book highlight the experience of prostate cancer patients with proton therapy.
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