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Retinoid Use Not Associated With Fracture Risk

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

Individuals treated for acne, psoriasis or another skin condition with vitamin A analogues (retinoids) do not appear to be at increased risk of fracture, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives … Continue reading →

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Improving Understanding Of Hematopoiesis Through Systems Biology

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

Our body reacts to blood loss by stimulating the production of red blood cells (erythrocytes). The cells of the hematopoietic (blood-forming) system in the bone marrow do so upon receipt of a signal by a hormone called erythropoietin, or Epo … Continue reading →

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Penile Size And Erectile Function Comparison After High-intensity Focused Ultrasound And Targeted Cryoablation For Localized Prostate Cancer

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

UroToday.com – Penile length and girth are reportedly decreased following radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer (CaP). However, it is not known whether patients experience similar shortcomings after HIFU or targeted cryoablation of the prostate (TCAP). A report in the online … Continue reading →

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Study Looks At Major Advances In Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery At UCLA Over Two Decades

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

By the age of 5, Rachel, who lives on a farm near a small town in Iowa, had been struggling with seizures brought on by intractable epilepsy for nearly three years. During these episodes, her body would jerk and shake … Continue reading →

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Egg Donor Ads Often Offer Compensation Exceeding Industry Guidelines, Study Says

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

In the “latest development in a long-running debate” on whether or how much egg donors should be paid, a recent study found advertised compensation for human egg donations often exceeds industry guidelines, the New York Times reports. The study — … Continue reading →

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Leading Health Information Source For Women Offers Guidance On Protecting Eyes Against Harmful UV Radiation

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

It’s just as important to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays as it is to shield your skin. Yet many families are not taking simple, important steps to protect their eyes from ultraviolet (UV) exposure… Read More Information … Continue reading →

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Studies Document Risks Associated With Common Acid-Suppressing Medications

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

Proton pump inhibitors, medications that suppress acid in the stomach, appear to be associated with fractures in postmenopausal women and bacterial infections in many patients, and higher doses do not appear any more beneficial for treating bleeding ulcers, according to … Continue reading →

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Google Flu Trends Estimates Off

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

Google Flu Trends is not as accurate at estimating rates of laboratory-confirmed influenza as CDC national surveillance programs, according to a new study from the University of Washington. The findings will be reported at the ATS 2010 International Conference in … Continue reading →

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Scientists 'Boot Up' A Bacterial Cell With A Synthetic Genome

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

Scientists have developed the first cell controlled by a synthetic genome. They now hope to use this method to probe the basic machinery of life and to engineer bacteria specially designed to solve environmental or energy problems. The study was … Continue reading →

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