No Link found Between Working the Night …
September 25, 2012 by Holly Wagner
The final results showed no relationship between shift work and an increased risk of developing prostate, colon or breast cancers or nearly any other kind of cancer, regardless of how much the occupation depended upon shift...
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First Estrogen Receptor-α Mutation Ident…
July 11, 2013 by Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
A receptor mutation that essentially blocks estrogen’s action has been identified for the first time in a female, researchers report. The 18-year-old wasn’t experiencing breast development or menstruation, classic symptoms of too little estrogen, the usual cause...
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Keep an Eye on UV Safety
September 23, 2011 by The American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology offers tips for safe fun in the sun SAN FRANCISCO – As you rub sunscreen on to protect your skin this summer, don’t forget to protect your eyes as well. Summertime means more...
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Don’t Suffer in Silence with Toe Pain
August 1, 2011 by Todd Edwards
Toe deformities should be treated early, paper shows, and improper footwear can be to blame Rosemont, IL --- While deformities of the lesser toes (all toes other than the big toe) can be very painful, there are...
Read moreIntra-aortic Balloon Pumps Do Not Reduce…
August 30, 2011 by Doctor Patel, Manesh (Durham, USA)
Hot Line III - Acute Coronary Syndromes Topics: Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) Intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation prior to PCI in patients with ST segment elevation MI does not reduce infarct size as measured by MRI, according to...
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Know the Dos and Don’ts for Fall Clean-u…
October 6, 2012 by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
What orthopaedic surgeons want you to know Home chores never seem to get erased from the to-do-list and with several holidays around the corner this fall, many of those tasks move even higher on that list. As part...
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