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Rapid influenza test are more accurate for young children
By Dr.Ravi at 16 February, 2010, 7:03 am
The rapid influenza test those were know to have more sensitivity than specificity are now shown to be more accurate for younger childern. These tests can be used for common flu as well as the H1N1 influenza that we all know as swine flu. With this rapid test we can detect the presence of virus [...]
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Another Study Refutes Vaccination-Autism Link
By Dr.Ravi at 13 February, 2010, 4:11 am
One more study finds that the measles vaccine — given alone or as part of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine — does not increase the risk of autism in children. The new findings come about a week after The Lancet retracted a 1998 study suggesting that the MMR vaccine contributes to autism risk. [...]
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Risk factors for postpartum depression
By Dr.Ravi at 13 February, 2010, 4:07 am
Postpartum depression is a condition with mental illness that is characterstically seen after delivery. The National Women’s Health Information Center offers this list of risk factors for postpartum depression: Having a personal or family history of depression or another mental illness. Having insufficient support from friends and family. Feeling negative or anxious about pregnancy. Having [...]
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Genes Play Role in Prognosis With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
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By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 6:42 am
Genes Play Role in Prognosis With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers U.S. scientists have discovered there are genetic profiles that play a part in prognosis with non-small cell lung cancers, and those profiles differ depending on the age and gender of the patient. The researchers analyzed genetic and clinical data from 787 patients who were divided [...]
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Drinking milk during pregency reduce risk of multiple sclerosis
By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 6:36 am
Recent research on the experience of ladies recorded in a excellent way by the NINDS showed that taking good amount of milk during pregency reduces the risk of multiple sclerosis. The new study included 35,794 U.S. nurses whose mothers provided information about their experiences and diet during pregnancy. The nurses were followed for 16 years, [...]
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Gastric Banding seems effective for obese teens
By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 6:24 am
A study recently conducted showed that gastric banding surgery is more effective and efficacious in obese teens. Their study included 50 teens, aged 14 to 18, with a body-mass index (BMI) higher than 35 (statistical obesity begins at a BMI of 30). Half underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding while the other half took part in [...]
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Damage to amyegdala leads to loss of fear to loose money
By Dr.Ravi at 10 February, 2010, 5:31 am
Well we all know some people with have a lots of fear while loosing the money in gambling while the others have nothing to worry about that. Why that is so? It was believed that it is all due to genes, but recently scientist of California identified a new cause. Yes they have found that [...]
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Incidence of pancreatic cancer reduces with increased folate intake in womans
By Dr.Ravi at 8 February, 2010, 3:30 am
With reference to the information published on the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition it has shown that increased folate intake can reduce the incidence of pancreas cancer in women. Researchers led by Brietta Oaks from the University of California, Davis conducted a study on 51,988 men and 57,187 women aged between 55 and 74 years. They [...]
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Sugar-based protein modification called O-GlcNAcylation plays important role in the cell division.
By Dr.Ravi at 8 February, 2010, 3:12 am
Scientist at the Johns Hopkins discovered that the sweet sugar controls a lot more than just signalling in the cell division. As per them this information can be used in some inventions for some conditions including cancer. Here is what we have got on it. the Johns Hopkins scientists say, there is another layer of regulation [...]
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First US FDA Approved Clinical Trial That Tests Gene-Modified Stem Cell Therapy In Congestive Heart Failure patients
By Dr.Ravi at 8 February, 2010, 3:00 am
Today in the history of medical field there are some new recent trials for the benifits of the heart patients are going on. Bioheart, Inc., (OTCBB:BHRT) announced that the company has commenced work on its REGEN trial, a Phase I Clinical Trial to test genetically modified MyoCell® in patients suffering from Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). [...]
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