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Herceptin Helps Women With Multiple Chromosomes Containing HER2 Gene

The analysis came from the North Central Cancer Treatment Group's clinical trial N9831 which tested the use of Herceptin in combination with chemotherapy in…

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Brain malfunction explains dehydration in elderly

Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water and this can happen rapidly in extreme heat or through exercise. Symptoms of dehydration can…

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New Antibiotic Treatment Targets Difficult Asthma Cases

Results of a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a top international journal, indicate that macrolide…

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Early Treatment Halts Epilepsy Progression in Rats

According to the study published this month in Epilepsia, early treatment of epilepsy-prone rats with the anti-convulsant medication ethosuximide before the…

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Directly Loaded Implants: A Breakthrough in Dental Stability

Most patients who have titanium implants in their mouth have to wait between four and seven months before the implant is considered stable enough for crowns or…

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New Treatment Offers Hope for Schizophrenia Relief

Although numerous antipsychotic treatments are available, they can cause significant side effects and many patients experience only a partial relief of their…

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Green Tea May Protect Brain Cells Against Parkinson’s Disease

Authors of a new study being published in the December 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry share new data that indicates this may be the case. The authors…

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Vasopressin: New Hope for Septic Shock Treatment

The peptide hormone vasopressin is being developed as a new therapy for the hemodynamic support of septic shock and vasodilatory shock due to systemic…

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Women Persist with Unsuccessful Plastic Surgery Treatments

A study of 297 women aged from 27 to 65 years found that they were more motivated to persist with special diets, vitamins, creams, Botox or plastic surgery if…

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Scientists Unlock Stem Cell Solutions for Heart Repair

Presenting the research at a UK Stem Cell Initiative conference today (13 December) in Coventry, research leader Professor Sian Harding will explain how her…

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New Diagnostic Marker Enhances Lymphoma Detection Accuracy

The novel approach that will be tested in the routine diagnosis of lymphoma in the Department of Pathology is based on a new biomarker, i.e., a factor that is…

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New Drug Enhances Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Settings

US and UK researchers compared the effects of the new drug dexmedetomidine with the commonly used sedative lorazepam, both of which reduce the pain and anxiety…

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Venlafaxine Extended-Release: Effective Relief for Major Depression

MDD is the leading cause of disability of all medical illnesses, with substantial functional impairment, morbidity, and mortality. Few studies have assessed…

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Survey Shows One In Five Patients With Parkinson’s Disease And Troublesome Symptoms Should Be …

Findings from a new observational survey show that around one in five patients with troublesome symptoms related to Parkinson's disease may benefit from…

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New Vaccine Development Principle Discovered at Lund University

In Sweden some 100 children contract these infections each year. Now medical researchers at Lund University are on the track of a possible future vaccine. The…

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To keep mouths safe, don't just wear a mouthguard; keep it clean

One may assume that mouthguards should serve as a preventive measure. In some 200,000 cases annually, mouthguards have been known to avert oral injuries and…

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