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New Shoe Insole aids Diabetics with Foot Problems
Investigators at the University of Michigan have created a shoe insole that is customized to help diabetic patients greatly reduce […]
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Fentanyl patch safe, effective for long-term relief of cancer pain
The transdermal therapeutic system-fentanyl (TTS-F) is a safe and effective long-term analgesic option for moderate to severe cancer pain, both...
Women distrust risk-based cervical cancer screening
All the cost-effectiveness analyses in the world may not sway women from their belief that their health is best served […]
Excess risk of stomach, uterine cancer seen in type 1 diabetics
Patients with type 1 diabetes are at higher risk for cancer than the general population, a Swedish study shows. The […]
Anastrozole appears to be superior to tamoxifen in women already receiving adju…
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Tamoxifen’s anticancer effects blunted by paroxetine
Paroxetine, an antidepressant commonly prescribed to treat tamoxifen-associated hot flashes, may compromise the breakdown of tamoxifen into its...
Optimizing the time of co-administration of docetaxel and samarium-153
New treatment modalities for androgene independent prostate cancer are warranted. Ongoing randomized studies are testing new chemotherapy drugs....
Sepracor Inhaler Reduces Asthma Symptoms in Trials
Sepracor Inc. said on Tuesday its new, pocket-sized inhaler reduced symptoms of asthma in late-stage clinical trials, and it plans […]
Hydrotherapy And Exercise Help Arthritis Patients
Participation in either a hydrotherapy program or a gym-based exercise program for just 6 weeks improves the functional of patients […]
Asthma linked to mental illness
A study of more than 4,000 people has found asthmatics are at least twice as likely to suffer mental illness […]
Cancer Drug May Help with Sickle-Cell Anaemia
Decitabine, a drug for leukemia and other cancers, may be a useful treatment for sickle cell anaemia when the usual […]
‘Virtual’ Colonoscopy Effective at Finding Polyps
The latest CT-scan technique that yields three-dimensional images of the bowel is faster, simpler and safer than the standard colon […]
Historic Worldwide AIDS Plan Unveiled
The World Health Organization in Geneva Sunday unveiled a historic plan to treat 3 million impoverished AIDS sufferers by the […]
Buckwheat and Diabetes
Grain May Aid in Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels A hearty grain commonly found in pancakes and soba noodles may […]
Brain May Control Type 2 Diabetes
Altering Single Gene in the Brain of Mice Cures Abnormal Sugar Metabolism Seen in Type 2 Diabetes. A new study […]
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