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Study helps compare risks of treatments for early esophageal cancer

Researchers found that the more traditional surgical resection, while more invasive, provided significantly better outcomes with an 87.6 percent five-year…

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Non-Endoscopic Migraine Surgery Offers Major Symptom Relief

A revised version of a surgical procedure to treat severe chronic migraine headaches led to significant symptom relief more than 90 percent of the time in…

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Kidney Transplant Drug Reduces Rejection Risk, Lowers Toxicity

The key results are reported in The Lancet and presented at the World Transplant Congress in San Francisco today. They will help doctors faced with a difficult…

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Trees Save Lives: National Study Reveals Health Benefits

In the first broad-scale estimate of air pollution removal by trees nationwide, U.S. Forest Service scientists and collaborators calculated that trees are…

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NYSCF Advances Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Scientists at The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute are one step closer to creating a viable cell replacement therapy for multiple…

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Spinach Research Unlocks New Pathways for Alternative Energy

Purdue University physicists are part of an international group using spinach to study the proteins involved in photosynthesis, the process by which plants…

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Salmon Fibrin and Gene Inhibitor Restore Spinal Cord Function

 A therapy combining salmon fibrin injections into the spinal cord and injections of a gene inhibitor into the brain restored voluntary motor function impaired…

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New Strategies to Prevent Aging Diseases Unveiled in Nature

Researchers writing in the journal Nature say that by treating the metabolic and molecular causes of human aging, it may be possible to help people stay…

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Nonlinear Optical Imaging: Advancing Biomedical Visualization

In the field of biomedical imaging, nonlinear optical (NLO) imaging is gaining importance for applications such as visualizing collagen, elastin and cellular…

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Freezing Blueberries Boosts Antioxidant Levels, Study Finds

Blueberries pack a powerful antioxidant punch, whether eaten fresh or from the freezer, according to South Dakota State University graduate Marin Plumb.

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How Activity Level Affects Orthopedic Surgery Outcomes

Patients are encouraged to ask their orthopaedic surgeon if activity level is an important factor in their treatment decision. For example, more active…

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Viral Therapy Enhances Limb-Saving Cancer Treatment Effectiveness

Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, tested the effectiveness of a genetically engineered version of the virus used to vaccinate against…

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MERS Coronavirus Found in Saudi Camel Barn Air

ERS, a serious viral respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus, has been identified in 699 people as of June 11, according to the World Health…

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Comparing Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapies: Insights from Temple Study

 Patients who have a clot in their legs and are considering whether to be treated with traditional blood-thinning medication or undergo a minimally-invasive…

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New Epigenetic Test Could Reduce Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies

More than one million prostate biopsies are performed each year in the U.S. alone, including many repeat biopsies for fear of cancer missed. Therefore there is…

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Daily Lean Beef Consumption May Lower Blood Pressure

“This research adds to the significant evidence, including work previously done in our lab, that supports lean beef's role in a heart-healthy diet,” said Penny…

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