A Guide to Careers in Medicine
If you want to make a real difference to people’s lives, a career in medicine might just be for you. There are many careers available, some …
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CDC Warns Gonorrhea Treatments May No Longer Be Effective
Scientists have discovered a new drug-resistant form of gonorrhea. This new “super bug” is very difficult to treat and may lead to serious …
Continue ReadingResearch Links a Mother's Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy to Autism
A study published in a 2011 issue of the “Archives of General Psychiatryindicates that autism in children may be caused by a mother’s …
Continue ReadingRisks of Secondhand Smoke Include Childhood Learning Disabilities
A July 2011 study suggests children who are frequently exposed to secondhand smoke have an increased risk for developing a learning disability. …
Continue ReadingStem Cell News: Angina Sufferers May Find Relief with Stem Cell Use
A study published in the3 July 2011 issue of “Circulation Research” indicates stem cells may produce benefits for severe angina sufferers. …
Continue ReadingOverview of the Pluripotent Stem Cell Test: PluriTest Eliminates the Need for Animal Testing of Pluripotent Cells
Learn about the new pluripotent stem cell test and find out how it is different from the traditional teratoma assay.
Continue ReadingBenefits of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Cancer Treatment: How Heat Helps Kill Cancer Cells
Heated chemotherapy involves the use of a heated chemotherapy drug directly after surgery. The heat kills the cancer growth and improves the …
Continue ReadingNew Research on Making Artificial Bones More Natural
Synthetic bones are needed when bone loss has occurred due to age, injury, infection or disease. The use of synthetic bones is rapidly changing as new …
Continue ReadingThe Use of Cold Laser Therapy for Pain Relief: Benefits of This Non-Invasive Treatment Method
Cold laser therapy, or LLLT, uses low-level lasers to treat an area noninvasively. This therapy technique is said to benefit arthritis pain, even …
Continue ReadingWhat Growing Organs from Stem Cells Could Mean for Organ Transplants
An amazing breakthrough has occurred with the use of stem cells to grow human organs. With this breakthrough, researchers are hoping to one day …
Continue ReadingHolter Monitor Procedure: What is Going to Happen During My Test?
Learn more about the Holter monitor procedure. Discover what you should expect during the test and what you need to do. Know more about how to prepare …
Continue ReadingHolter Monitor: Why Do I Have to Wear This Small Device for a Whole Day?
Learn more about what a Holter monitor is. Discover what physicians use this portable device for and how it detects and records your heart rhythm.
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