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Scrub tech may have exposed thousands to hepatitis
(AP) DENVER - A former surgery technician may have exposed thousands of Colorado patients to hepatitis C when she swapped her own dirty syringes for ones filled with a powerful narcotic, federal authorities said Thursday.Kristen Diane...
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Celiac Disease prevalence increases
MAYO CLINICS (NBC) - A new study finds celiac disease is on the rise.Celiac disease causes damage to the intestines when a person digests a protein in wheat, barley and rye, causing diarrhea, abdominal pains and weight loss.
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Swine Flu case confirmed on Tech campus
A participant of a summer camp on Tech's campus has been confirmed by Schiffert Health Center to have a case of H1N1 influenza, according to an e-mail to on-campus students from Housing and Dining Services.The H1N1 influenza virus, also...
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Undiagnosed Celiac Disease Associated With Nearly Quadrupled Mortality
Celiac disease, an immune system reaction to gluten in the diet, is over four times more common today than it was 50 years ago, according to findings of a Mayo Clinic study published this month in the journal Gastroenterology.The study...
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Sugar substitutes
While limited amounts of sugar are allowed for most diabetics (die-uh-BET-icks), you can often save calories, by using a sugar substitute.There are two main types of artificial sweeteners: nutritive, (NEW-trih-tiv), and non-nutritive.
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County confirms 16th swine flu case
A 23-year-old pregnant woman from Atlantic City has contracted the H1N1 (swine flu) virus and is currently hospitalized, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health announced Thursday, July 2.The case was confirmed by state laboratory...
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Treatment of 62 cases of infantile diarrhea by tuina
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 07/02/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Lv JZ et al.- The infantile tuina treatment is effective for...
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FDA approves new IV iron therapy for CKD
The drug is not yet approved for an oncology setting.Print Email Discuss in our forum The FDA has approved ferumoxytol injection for intravenous use as an iron replacement therapy for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult...
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Undiagnosed Celiac Disease Associated With Nearly Quadrupled Mortality
Celiac disease, an immune system reaction to gluten in the diet, is over four times more common today than it was 50 years ago, according to findings of a Mayo Clinic study published this month in the journal Gastroenterology.The study...
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BHC visitor state's latest swine flu case
1:16 AM CDT KINGMAN - An out-of-state visitor to Bullhead City became the third person in Mohave County to be hospitalized for the H1N1 flu virus.The 63-year-old man visiting the Bullhead City area contracted the swine flu virus and was...
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2 more swine flu cases confirmed in Pasco
A staff member and camper at Youth Camp got sick last week with the H1N1 virus, said Deanna Krautner, spokeswoman for the county's health department.One case was confirmed Wednesday; the other today. 'It's my understanding that the one...
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2 more swine flu cases confirmed in Pasco
HUDSON - Pasco County health officials have confirmed two cases of swine flu at a youth camp.A staff member and camper at Word of Life Youth Camp got sick last week with the H1N1 virus, said Deanna Krautner, spokeswoman for the county's...
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Cancer and chemotherapy- an inconvenient truth
We live in interesting albeit confusing times.We are taught to believe in things that clearly don't make sense and shy away from common sense facts that don't match up with the current accepted norms. Take chemotherapy for instance.
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Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group review: Acute gout
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) The Journal of Family Practice, 07/02/09 Winzenberg T et al.- Gout afflicts about 2% of men over age 30 and women over age 50 and its prevalence appears...
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Pfizer drug slows progression of a type of pancreatic cancer
- Patients treated with Sutent for a form of pancreatic cancer survived without the disease progressing for an average of 6 months longer than patients not treated, according to a study presented today at the 11th World Congress on...
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Medical News: Illinois Department Of Public Health Director Offers Tips For A Safe And Healthy Holiday Weekend
Picnics and cookouts top the list of summer activities.But remember, special precautions need to be taken when preparing and serving food during warm weather to avoid foodborne illnesses like salmonellosis. To help prevent foodborne...
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Illinois Department Of Public Health Director Offers Tips For A Safe And Healthy Holiday Weekend
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr.Damon T. Arnold wants to remind you of some steps you can take to ensure a safe and healthy Fourth of July. Food Safety Picnics and cookouts top the list of summer activities. But...
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What Should Be Human Right
In this months editorial the Editors argue that-despite recent international objections- access to clean water should be recognised as a human right.At the March 2009 United Nations (UN) meetings coinciding with the World Water Forum,...
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Third case of swine flu hits Mohave County
KINGMAN - Mohave County has seen its third case of the H1N1 flu virus, also known as the swine flu.Mohave County previously had two cases, both Lake Havasu City children who were tested for the flu in April and May. Both children were...
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Mayo study finds celiac disease four times as common as in the 1950s; undiagnosed CD has significant
Given the nearly quadrupled mortality risk for silent celiac disease we have shown in our study, getting more patients and health professionals to consider the possibility of celiac disease is important.Celiac disease, an immune system...
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July 1, 2009
Given the nearly quadrupled mortality risk for silent celiac disease we have shown in our study, getting more patients and health professionals to consider the possibility of celiac disease is important.Celiac disease, an immune system...
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Can the bowel substitute for the kidney in advanced renal failure
(Click the title below to leave the MDLinx Network and go to the Journal's Website) Current Medical Research and Opinion, 07/01/09 Print Save in My Library Free Abstract Friedman EA - This Editorial provides a brief commentary exploring the...
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First case of swine flu reported in McKean County
Swine flu has arrived in McKean County.On Wednesday, the state Department of Health confirmed a case of swine flu in the county the first known case of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus here. The flu is not uncommon to the region, however.
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Swine-flu case cited in Crawford County
PITTSBURG, Kan.An adult who has Crawford Countys first confirmed case of swine flu was recovering Wednesday at home, said Janis Goedeke, health officer for the Crawford County Health Department. Goedeke said the case was reported...
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National Rates of Diarrhea-Associated Ambulatory Visits in Children
Today in Peds Allergy/Immunology...National Rates of Diarrhea-Associated Ambulatory Visits in Children.
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