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| 2010/01/29 |
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| With few symptoms in most cases, aneurysms are a form of "silent killer" that can sneak up on victims causing death or severe disability. However, when successfully diagnosed, such conditions can be treated with considerable success. |
| tags aneurysm aneurism abdominal aortic aneurysm thoracic aortic aneurysm brain aneurysm stomach aneurysm |
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| 2010/01/24 |
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| When it comes to Hepatitis C, we have been fortunate to see a decrease in infection rates of the disease for quite a number of years. Unfortunately, a lack of focus on managing the disease now threatens to increase the health costs for the condition. |
| tags hepatitis hepatitis C viral infection disease prevention antiviral liver cancer |
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| 2010/01/14 |
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| As the death toll in Haiti continues to climb, the media will focus considerable attention on the number of dead. While the deaths are a tragedy, it is important to remember the plight of the survivors and the health risks that they will face over the upcoming days and months. |
| tags disaster injuries crushing injuries natural disasters PTSD shock |
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| 2010/01/05 |
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| While Dengue Fever is frequently associated with tropical destinations, in recent decades its range has spread and the number of infections increased by orders of magnitude. Estimates suggest that 50-100 million people are infected annually with rates increasing. |
| tags dengue fever mosquito hemorrhagic fever medical research viral infection travel health risks |
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| 2009/12/24 |
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| As a condition affecting as many as 1 in 20 people, Raynaud's Syndrome is usually mild and little more than a nuisance, but in some cases, the condition that causes temporary poor circulation to the extremities can result in damage to fingers and toes. |
| tags Raynaud's Syndrome RS cold hands cold feet circulation problems botulism injection |
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| 2009/11/12 |
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| While sufferers of Rheumatoid Arthritis must face and move past the pain barrier in order to exercise, an increasing number of studies are finding that the benefits of exercise are in fact of significant importance to those with the condition. |
| tags rheumatoid arthritis RA exercise lack of exercise sedentary lifestyle |
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| 2009/11/04 |
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| When most of us think of cancer survivors, we think of people having vanquished an evil foe who are undoubtedly eager to get on with their lives. Unfortunately, in some cases, the very treatment that has saved the lives of these people is what can keep them from living life. |
| tags cancer chemotherapy chemobrain chemo fog surviving cancer recovering after cancer |
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| 2009/10/17 |
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| Though wheat has been a part of our diet for 10,000 years, for many it is still unpalatable and not by choice. For those with celiac disease, the proteins in wheat and some other grains can cause an immune reaction in the intestines that can have significant effects on human health. |
| tags celiac disease gluten intolerance gluten gluten free IBD irritable bowel |
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| 2009/10/09 |
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| As a condition that can kill only hours after infection, meningitis is not something that should be treated lightly despite the fact that there are many causes of infection that can result in the condition. Instead, it is important to be cautious and seek medical treatment. |
| tags meningitis viral meningitis viral infection fungal infection herpesviral meningitis |
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| 2009/09/30 |
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| While few people actually look forward to cold weather and feeling cold, medical science has found a number of uses for dropping the temperature of the human body. From the research findings, a number of medical devices are now being deployed in hospitals. |
| tags hypothermia therapy cold therapy stroke scalp cooling heart attack |
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