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Endoscopic Tumor Removal: A Breakthrough in Oesophageal Care

The technique, carried out at the University Hospital of Navarra for the last three years, was presented at the VI International Course on Therapeutic…

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Wine’s Potential to Protect Against Dementia: New Findings

The findings are based on 1,458 women who were included in the so-called Population Study of Women from 1968. When they were examined by physicians they were…

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Hepatitis B virus triggers cell ‘suicide’ in patients with chronic infection

The researchers analysed thousands of genes in T cells, critical players of the immune system required for control of HBV. They found that T cells from…

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Eat Yourself Healthy – prepare the food right

Healthy foodstuff must not be cooked in ways which destroy their nutritional value. Cooking is important for how nutrition is processed and used in our body….

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Kidney Cancer Deaths Decline in Europe: Country Variations Revealed

The review is based on official death records collated by the World Health Organization from 1984 to 2004.Male deaths from kidney cancer showed an overall…

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Foodborne Viral Infections: Causes and Prevention Insights

SUMMARYFoodborne viral infections are caused mainly by two types of virus, norovirus (formerly named as Norwalk-like viruses (NLV) or small round structures…

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T-Cadherin’s Role in Breast Cancer Vessel Growth Explained

Like mortar between bricks in a wall, T-cadherin is a protein that helps cells stick together and collectively form tissues. Cancer cells that loosen their…

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Bioengineered Tooth and Bone for Mandibular Defect Repair

The entire procedure can be painful and time-consuming, and the desired esthetic and functional repair can be achieved only when both steps are successful….

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Rare Genetic Mutations Shield Against Hypertension Risks

The scientists had previously shown that mutations in the three “salt handling” genes cause several rare diseases that are characterized by low blood pressure….

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Tart Cherries: Potential Heart Disease and Diabetes Benefits

Tart cherries – frequently sold dried, frozen or in juice – may have more than just good taste and bright red color going for them, according to new animal…

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Depression increases risk of Alzheimer's disease

The study involved 486 people age 60 to 90 who had no dementia. Of those, 134 people had experienced at least one episode of depression that prompted them to…

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First Diagnostic Test for Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Disease On The Horizon

Manufacturer, Oklahoma-based proteomics company, Power3 Medical Products, said it plans to sell the test, NuroPro, which would be the first diagnostic test for…

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Enzyme Complex: A Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment

Also called purines, the two building blocks are essential for cell replication. The findings, which will be published in the 4 April 2008 issue of the journal…

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Stem Cell Breakthrough Brings New Hope for Diabetes Treatment

The University of Manchester team, working with colleagues at the University of Sheffield, were able to genetically manipulate the stem cells so that they…

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HPV and Periodontitis: A Hidden Risk for Tongue Cancer

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys connective tissue and bone supporting the teeth. It has been associated with various systemic…

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New Nanotech Gel Enhances Spinal Cord Injury Recovery

Northwestern University researchers have shown that a new nano-engineered gel inhibits the formation of scar tissue at the injury site and enables the severed…

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