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Three sisters born in nine months... but they're not triplets! Mother gave birth to premature twins after falling pregnant within weeks of first child
Cara Singh, four, became a big sister when she was nine months Twins Laura and Jenna, also four, were born prematurely at 28 weeks By Lucy Laing PUBLISHED: 16:55 EST, 28 April 2013 | UPDATED: 13:54… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/three-sisters-born-in-...
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Babies of women who eat junk food while pregnant 'more likely to be obese'
“[Although] many of the long-term health problems associated with maternal junk food diets can be avoided if offspring carefully follow a healthy diet after weaning, they are always going to have a… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/babies-of-women-who-ea...
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Regina Turner left unable to speak or care for herself after doctor operates on the wrong side of her brain
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 15:04 EST, 30 April 2013 | UPDATED: 04:39 EST, 1 May 2013 A neurosurgeon has been accused of operating on the wrong side of a woman’s brain, leaving her… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/regina-turner-left-unable-to-spea...
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Two in three new mums feel 'let down' by the NHS: Shortage of midwives means some women get more postnatal visits than others
Vast majority of maternity units struggling to cope with shortage of staff Report found 60 per cent of women wanted more postnatal support Four out of five trusts did not meet recommended staffing levels… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/two-in-three-new...
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Gene expression test distinguishes btw breast cancer patients at high & low risk of late recurrence
2-May-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Vanessa Pavinatomedia@esmo.orgEuropean Society for Medical Oncology 5th IMPAKT Breast Cancer Conference Lugano-CH, Brussels-BE, 2 May 2013 — A test that… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/gene-expression-test-distinguish...
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New report finds sharp increase in emergency department visits involving adverse reactions to zolpidem
A new report shows that the number of emergency department visits involving adverse reactions to the sleep medication zolpidem rose nearly 220 percent from 6,111 visits in 2005 to 19,487 visits in 2010…. http://healthmedicinet.com/i/new-report-finds-...
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Linda Bloom LCSW and Charlie Bloom MSW: 4 Tips for Dealing With Marital Boredom
Yes, it can be a real problem to be bored with one’s spouse. It’s a frequently voiced complaint that therapists hear from their clients. Fortunately, this condition can usually be easily fixed…. http://healthmedicinet.com/i/linda-bloom-lcsw-and-charl...
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Genetic and clinical factors best to predict late recurrence in estrogen receptor POS breast cancer
2-May-2013 [ | E-mail | ] Contact: Vanessa Pavinatomedia@esmo.orgEuropean Society for Medical Oncology 5th IMPAKT Breast Cancer Conference Lugano-CH, Brussels-BE, 2 May 2013 — A new analysis… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/genetic-and-clinical-factors-...
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AMGA, AMGF unveil two major resources to improve high blood pressure control
The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) and the American Medical Group Foundation (AMGF) today unveiled two major resources for healthcare providers, patients, employers, and other stakeholders as… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/amga-amgf-unveil-...
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New study looks at how expanded Medicaid coverage affects individual health
When the Affordable Care Act comes into play this January, millions of adults will have new health insurance coverage through Medicaid. The New York Times recently posed this question: How will that… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/new-study-looks-at-ho...
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Early rate requests from insurers provide few clues for small businesses attempting to determine costs
The Associated Press reports that, since many stairs sojourn in a rate environment process, a initial rates announced by insurers do not offer “clarity.” In other health law news, HHS… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/early-rate-requests-from-insurers-pr...
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New clinical practice guideline for prostate cancer screening released at 2013 AUA Annual Meeting
Men ages 55 to 69 who are considering prostate cancer screening should talk with their doctors about the benefits and harms of testing and proceed based on their personal values and preferences,… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/new-clinical-practice-gui...
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California, Arizona see spike in valley fever cases as worsening drought kicks ...
Your tummy trouble could be all in your mind: IBS sufferers can benefit from psychotherapy, says leading digestive expert 4/5 (80%) 1 vote FRESNO, Calif. – California and federal public health… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/california-arizona-see-spik...
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The gluten free con: It's the stars' favourite food fad. But costly wheat-free products just make most people FATTER- with no health benefits at all
Your tummy trouble could be all in your mind: IBS sufferers can benefit from psychotherapy, says leading digestive expert 4/5 (80%) 1 vote By Marianne Power PUBLISHED: 16:21 EST, 5 May… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/the-gluten-free-con-its-the-stars-f...
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Personal Health: A Musical Message for Children on Healthy Eating
Personal Health Jane Brody on health and aging. For all her talent and determination to help children eat better, Michelle Obama could still pick up a few pointers from Helen Butleroff-Leahy, a 66-year-old former Rockette turned registered dietitian....
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No period please: Many women skip menstruating
Seemingly restrictive religious traditions that regard menstruating women as “unclean” may paradoxically build strong bonds between women, new research finds. This sense of community, most famously depicted in the Bible-based novel “The Red Tent” (Picador,...
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U.N. rights chief calls for closure of Guantanamo prison
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Wade,” and I went into a convenience store near our home that we frequent regularly. A new employee — a pretty, much younger girl — stared at Wade with an expression of recognition and surprise on her face. When I asked him what...
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New NTD Special Envoys to focus on eliminating NTD primarily on LAC region
Former presidents of Guatemala and Chile and former PAHO director join forces with the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases to eliminate diseases of poverty Today, the Global Network for… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/new-ntd-special-envoys-...
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New NTD Special Envoys to focus on eliminating NTD primarily on LAC region
Former presidents of Guatemala and Chile and former PAHO director join forces with the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases to eliminate diseases of poverty Today, the Global Network for… http://healthmedicinet.com/i/new-ntd-special-envoys-...
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WHO recommends earlier drug treatment for HIV
Doctors could save three million more lives worldwide by 2025 if they offer AIDS drugs to people with HIV much sooner after they test positive for the virus, the World Health Organisation said on Sunday. While better access to cheap generic AIDS drugs...
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Spatial and temporal variations relevant to tsetse control in the Bipindi focus of southern Cameroon
Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) remains a public health problem in many poor countries. Due to lack of financial resources in these countries, cost-effective strategies are needed for efficient control of this scourge, especially the tsetse vector....
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Changes in the burden of malaria following scale-up of malaria control interventions in Mutasa District, Zimbabwe
To better understand trends in the burden of malaria and their temporal relationship to control activities, a survey was conducted to assess reported cases of malaria and malaria control activities in Mutasa District, Zimbabwe. Methods: Data on reported...
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Mechanical regulation of chondrogenesis
Mechanical factors play a crucial role in the development of articular cartilage in vivo. In this regard, tissue engineers have sought to leverage native mechanotransduction pathways to enhance in vitro stem cell-based cartilage repair strategies. However,...
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Mechanical regulation of chondrogenesis
Mechanical factors play a crucial role in the development of articular cartilage in vivo. In this regard, tissue engineers have sought to leverage native mechanotransduction pathways to enhance in vitro stem cell-based cartilage repair strategies. However,...
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Getting kids to eat their veggies: A new approach to an age-old problem
1-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Anna Mikulakamikulak@psychologicalscience.org 202-293-9300Association for Psychological Science Every parent has a different strategy for trying to get his or her kid to eat more vegetables, from growing vegetables...