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Wednesday 16 May 2012 13:00 PDT
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New imageChild Mortality Rate Decreased After Prenatal Micronutrient, Food Supplementation Internvention
Written by Petra Rattue
A study in the May 16 edition of JAMA reveals that survival rates of newborns in poor Bangladeshi communities were significantly improved if their mothers received multiple micronutritions, including iron and folic acid... [read article]
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Cell Signaling Breakthrough May Help Melanoma Treatment
Written by Petra Rattue
The body's function of generating new cells and replacing dead ones usually works fine, but it is by no means perfect. The key to generating new cells is communication or signaling between cells, and if this process does... [read article]
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High Rate Of Malaria And Sexually Transmitted/Reproductive Tract Infections In Sub-Saharan Pregnant Mothers
Written by Petra Rattue
A review and meta-analysis of studies published in the May 16 theme issue of Global Health in JAMA reveals a significant burden of malaria and STIs/RTIs amongst pregnant women who attend antenatal facilities in sub-Saharan Africa... [read article]
Avoiding Repeat Biopsies In Prostate Cancer - MDxHealth Launches ConfirmMDx
Obama's Grand Plan To Cure Alzheimer's
Rising Infertility And Cancer Rates Possibly Linked To Pharmaceuticals And Household Chemicals
Specific Clinical Guidance Urgently Needed On Bone Cancer Drugs
Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pazopanib Improves Progression-Free Survival
Schizophrenia Risk In Kids Associated With Mothers' Gluten Antibodies
Marijuana Helps Relieve MS Pain
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) For Myeloma - Phase III Study Findings
Other Medical and Health News for 16 May*
Popular imageMarker To Identify, Attack Breast Cancer Stem Cells
After Stem Cell Transplant For Multiple Myeloma Patients, Lenalidomide Prolongs Disease Control
Apigenin Slowed Progression Of Breast Cancer Accelerated By Hormone Replacement Therapy
Popular imageIn Outcome Of Prostate Cancer Surgery, Higher Hospital Volume More Important Than Surgeon Experience
Large Population Study Fomds Palpitations Predictive Of Future Atrial Fibrillation
Popular imageKey Genes And Prototype Predictive Test Identified For Schizophrenia
Potential To Treat Arthritis Using Delivery System For Gene Therapy
Clinical Guidance Remains Non-Specific For Drugs To Reduce Bone Cancer Damage
Gene Variants Identified That Speed Progression Of Parkinson's Disease
Popular imageLink Between Anxiety Disorders And Cellular Metabolism
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: May 15, 2012
Quadriplegic Patient Has Some Hand Function Restored By Surgeons
Expert Group Recommend That World Health Assembly Should Adopt An International Convention On Global Health R&D
Popular imageWater With Meals May Encourage Wiser Choices
Controlling Inflammation: Novel Drug Candidates Offer New Route
Truvada For HIV Prevention Plus Behavioral Strategies
The Importance Of Human Breast Milk Ingredient In Gastrointestinal Health
Protecting Autoworkers From Back And Shoulder Injury By Tilting Cars On The Assembly Line
Dementia Sufferers More Likely To Die At Home Than In Nursing Homes
During An Injection, Look Away If You Want To Avoid Pain
Understanding The Cellular Secrets Of Plant Fatty Acid Production
Air-Conditioned Protective Clothing
Injuries With Baby Bottles, Pacifiers And Sippy Cups In The US And Related Treatment Required In An Emergency Department
Discovery Of New Gene Mutations Leads To Breakthrough In Understanding The Cause Of Bile Duct Cancer
Scientist Grows Bone From Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Popular imageSeniors Going Hungy
Differences Seen In Brain Circuitry Between Women With Anorexia And Those With Obesity
Eye Cancer Tumors Likely To Spread Can Be Identified By Genetic Test
Popular imageReligion Replenishes Self-Control
Minimizing Stroke Damage
Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Monitored By Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound
Breast Imaging And Reporting Data Systems, And MRI In Predicting Breast Cancer: Study
Identification Of Early Biomarker For Pancreatic Cancer

Yesterday's Late Headlines
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Tuesday 15 May 2012
Marijuana May Relieve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
CHORI Bar Improves Cognitive and Metabolic Benefits In Just 2 Weeks
Finding Willing Doctors To Perform Vaginal Delivery After Caesarean Sometimes A Challenge
Proper Radiotherapy Targeting While The Patient Is Breathing
Tenofovir Safe For HIV-Positive Pregnant Mothers
Global Medical Research Urgently Requires International Treaty

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