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  1. Can vaccines help prevent pancreatic cancer?

    Could vaccines help prevent and treat pancreatic cancer? Read on to learn more about the ongoing research investigating the potential use of…

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  2. AI could help diagnose diabetes in 10 seconds through voice analysis

    Diagnosing type 2 diabetes may become easier through AI and a simple analysis of a 10-second clip of a person's voice.

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  3. VR therapy and its benefits for mental health

    VR therapy shows promise in helping treat a range of mental health conditions. It may help people learn skills, confront fears, and more.

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  4. What can help treat wet macular degeneration?

    What treatments are currently available for wet AMD? Read on to learn more about treatment options, including ongoing research into new options.

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  5. Is CyberKnife therapy effective for prostate cancer?

    What is CyberKnife therapy, and who is a suitable candidate for it? Read on to learn more about this type of radiation therapy and whether it can…

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  7. What is the function of hydroxyapatite in bone?

    Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a mineral found in human bones and teeth. It plays a role in the structural strength of bone and in bone regeneration.

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  8. Telemedicine: What to know

    Telemedicine enables a medical exchange between the doctor and the patient through technology. Learn more about the uses, benefits, and drawbacks here.

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  9. Biologics and biosimilars defined and compared

    Biologics and biosimilars are medications that use living cells to treat certain conditions. Learn more about their uses, safety, and effectiveness.

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  10. What to know about stem cell therapy and non-small cell lung cancer

    There is limited research to support the use of stem cell therapy to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Learn more about the latest developments here.

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  11. What to know about the history of chronic myeloid leukemia

    Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer that medical professionals first described in the 1840s. Learn more.

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  12. Stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis

    Stem cell therapy is proving to be promising as a treatment for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn more.

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  13. What to know about small-cell lung cancer treatment

    What current research is ongoing for small-cell lung cancer treatment? Read on to learn about new treatments and how they may improve prognosis.

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  14. Biases in healthcare: An overview

    Some biases exist in healthcare that can affect the treatment a person receives. Bias may involve a person's race, sexuality, age, and more.

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  15. Can gene therapy help treat non-small cell lung cancer?

    Gene therapy involves using specific genes to treat cancer. Learn more about how it works for non-small cell lung cancer, plus other treatment options.

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  16. A review of therapies and lifestyle changes for diabetes

    There is no cure for diabetes, but this article investigates new treatments, diabetes remission, and ways to manage and reduce the effects of diabetes.

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  18. Best Telemedicine Companies: Telemedicine Benefits and More

    Telemedicine benefits for patients and healthcare providers include reduced costs, ease of accessing treatment, and better long-term results. Learn…

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  19. What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy good for?

    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been a treatment for divers with decompression illness, but it has other uses, too. Find out more.

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  20. Psoriasis: Can XTRAC laser treatment help?

    Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that causes skin cells to grow too fast. One form of treatment is laser therapy using the XTRAC laser. It…

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  21. Everything you need to know about fecal transplants

    Fecal transplants are a recent development in the treatment of several conditions, including Clostridium difficile infections. Learn more about this…

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  22. What to know about peer review

    Medical research goes through peer review before publication in a journal to ensure that the findings are reliable and suitable for the audience. Peer…

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  23. How does the egg donation process work?

    Egg donation can help women become pregnant when it is difficult for them to do so. It is part of assisted reproductive technology (ART). The process…

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  24. What to know about egg freezing

    A woman's eggs can be frozen for use in future pregnancies through IVF or for donation. This can be done for various reasons, including the need to…

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  25. What to know about tomosynthesis for breast cancer

    Tomosynthesis is a method of breast screening that may be more reliable than a regular 2D mammogram. Learn more here.

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  26. What are stem cells, and why are they important?

    Stem cells are nonspecific cells that can develop into any kind of cell in the body. Scientists hope to use them in regenerative medicine. Learn more…

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  27. Is there a cure for bipolar disorder?

    Bipolar disorder is a long term mental health condition. Although there is currently no cure, there are many treatments available that can reduce…

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  29. Is there a cure for Crohn's disease?

    Crohn's disease is a chronic condition that affects the digestive system. There is currently no cure, but treatment is available and the search for a…

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  30. What is biofeedback therapy and who can benefit?

    Biofeedback therapy is a non-invasive, non-drug treatment which teaches people to control bodily processes that are usually involuntary. These include…

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  31. Endoscopy: What to know

    An endoscopy is a diagnostic tool. Find out what it is used for, what happens during an endoscopy, and the various types of procedure available.

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  32. What you need to know about PRP

    Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a controversial treatment that is growing in popularity in sports science and dermatology. Learn more.

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  33. Bioidentical hormones: How are they used?

    Bioidentical hormones can be used in hormone therapy to relieve the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. They are a synthetic form of hormone…

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  34. Bioidentical hormones: How are they used?

    Bioidentical hormones can be used in hormone therapy to relieve the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. They are a synthetic form of hormone…

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  35. Can platelet-rich plasma help with a knee injury?

    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment involves treating knee pain using a person's own blood. It is thought that the natural healing factors in blood…

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  36. What are genes and why are they important?

    Genes contain instructions for life and survival. New genetic discoveries offer insights into how life works, and hope for preventing and curing…

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  37. 3 of the best home blood pressure monitors: How to use, what to look for, and more

    Here, we examine the latest blood pressure monitoring gadgets.

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