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The cause of pulmonary embolism in trauma patients
5 November 2009A report from a team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) physicians calls into question the longstanding belief that pulmonary embolism (PE) – the life-threatening blockage of a major blood ... - more
Increasing drug dose helps to cure gout
4 November 2009Health researchers at the University of Otago, Christchurch have established that thousands of gout sufferers may have been taking too lower dose of the most commonly used drug to effectively manage ... - more
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Infant sucking habits may affect how baby talks
4 November 2009Pacifier, baby bottle or finger sucking may hamper a child's speech development if the habit goes on too long. - more
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Chronic hepatitis B predicted to soar
4 November 2009The number of people in Australia with chronic hepatitis B infection (HBV) is predicted to increase markedly over the next decade, according to a new report released by the Australian Centre for ... - more
Heart attacks more common but less fatal in women
3 November 2009Heart attacks appear to have become more common in middle-aged women over the past two decades, but all women and especially those younger than 55 have recently experienced a greater increase than ... - more
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Protecting healthy cells from dangerous radiation exposure
3 November 2009Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, may be hot on the heels of a Holy Grail of cancer ... - more
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Circulating mesothelin serves as a marker of pancreatic cancer
3 November 2009Researchers have expanded on previous studies, and there may be a new weapon in the arsenal for immune-based strategies in treating pancreatic cancer – mesothelin protein. Findings also ... - more
Older workers are the healthy 'survivors' of the workplace
2 November 2009Experts at the University of Nottingham say our stress levels at work peak when we reach about 50 to 55 years of age and decrease as we head towards retirement. - more
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Does my sunburn look good in this? Protect your skin during Cup Week
2 November 2009With Spring Racing Carnival in full swing, Australians are being urged to plan their race outfits with sun protection in mind. - more
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Regional men target for new prostate cancer phone groups
2 November 2009Ballarat resident Terry Grano had never thought of prostate cancer being a problem until he was diagnosed at age 52. - more
