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American Patients Want To Chat With Their Doctors Over Facebook or Email
Tech Times - 25 Jun 2015 21:25
A national survey of pharmacy customers found that many American patients want more online resources for managing their health. Yet, many still don't use the resources on physicians' websites that are available to them.
IU research: a microRNA may provide therapy against pancreatic cancer
e! Science News - 25 Jun 2015 20:36
Indiana University cancer researchers found that a particular microRNA may be a potent therapeutic agent against pancreatic cancer. The research was published June 22 in the journal Scientific Reports.
Baby Born With Strange Head Shape Diagnosed With Rare Condition
Tech Times - 25 Jun 2015 16:41
Matthew Boler was two-months-old when he was diagnosed with a craniosynostosis after a routine check-up alarmed his pediatrician that something may be wrong with the baby.
Arthritis Drug May Reverse Pigmentation Problems Caused By Vitiligo
Tech Times - 25 Jun 2015 15:38
Vitiligo causes pigmentation problems to patients but lacks pharmacological treatments that can effectively reverse the disease. Experts discovered that a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may provide the best trea...
$13.5 Billion Stimulus Package Planned To Help South Korean Economy Recovery From MERS Outbreak
Tech Times - 25 Jun 2015 15:03
The MERS outbreak is taking its toll on the South Korean economy prompting the government to pass a stimulus package of over 15 trillion won, or $13 billion.
Red Eyes In The Pool? Blame Urine Not Chlorine, Says CDC
Tech Times - 25 Jun 2015 14:53
People constantly experience getting red eyes after swimming in public pools. CDC says this is not caused by chlorine, but rather is a result of an unhygienic human practice.
CDC Says Doctors Should Prescribe New Meningitis B Vaccines On Case To Case Basis
Tech Times - 25 Jun 2015 13:20
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices did not recommend wide use of Meningitis B vaccines. Doctors, however, will decide whether or not to give the vaccine to individuals between 16 and 23 years old.
Intense Therapy Helps Restore Arm Function Long After Stroke: Study
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Intense Therapy Helps Restore Arm Function Long After Stroke: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: What's Behind High Cholesterol?
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: What's Behind High Cholesterol?Category: Health NewsCreated: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Oxygen Chamber Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Oxygen Chamber Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Skinny Jeans Took a Tight Toll on This Lady's Legs
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Skinny Jeans Took a Tight Toll on This Lady's LegsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Teen Use of E-Cigarettes, Hookahs Way Up: Survey
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Teen Use of E-Cigarettes, Hookahs Way Up: SurveyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Ebola Linked to Rise in Malaria Deaths in Guinea
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Ebola Linked to Rise in Malaria Deaths in GuineaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Many Hospital Patients Not Asked About Supplements: Study
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Many Hospital Patients Not Asked About Supplements: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Bad Neighborhoods May Make You Age Faster
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Bad Neighborhoods May Make You Age FasterCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Lung Scans May Help Track Suspicious Masses, Study Says
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Lung Scans May Help Track Suspicious Masses, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Identifying Symptoms of GERD
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Identifying Symptoms of GERDCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Virtual Reality May Help Alcoholics Beat Cravings, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Virtual Reality May Help Alcoholics Beat Cravings, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Evidence Supports Medical Pot for Some Conditions, Not Others
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Evidence Supports Medical Pot for Some Conditions, Not OthersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Viagra, Other ED Meds Won't Raise Melanoma Risk
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Viagra, Other ED Meds Won't Raise Melanoma RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Too Few Older Heart Attack Patients Get Implanted Defibrillators, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Too Few Older Heart Attack Patients Get Implanted Defibrillators, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Labels on Edible Medical Marijuana Products Often Misleading: Study
MedicineNet - 25 Jun 2015 09:00
Title: Labels on Edible Medical Marijuana Products Often Misleading: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/23/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM