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Sunday 4 March 2012
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What Is Avian Flu? What Is Bird Flu?
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Avian flu, also known as bird flu and more formally as avian influenza, refers to flu caused by viruses that infect birds and make them ill. It is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus... [read article]
Endocrinology photo
What Is Hyperthyroidism? What Causes Hyperthyroidism?
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, is a medical condition caused by an abnormally high level of thyroid hormone in the bloodstream. The thyroid gland produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormones... [read article]
Neurology / Neuroscience photo
Amantadine: Flu / Parkinson's Drug In Treatment For Traumatic Brain Injury
Written by Rupert Shepherd B.Sc
New England Journal of Medicine published an article today showing a significant breakthrough in treating patients with a vegetative and minimally conscious state. The drug, known as Amantadine was previously used to treat... [read article]
Other Medical and Health News for 4 March*
Popular imageStudy Reveals Basic Molecular 'Wiring' Of Stem Cells
Warning Of Progressive Kidney Problems After Heart Surgery Via Blood And Urine Markers
Obese Kidney Disease Patients Can Safely Undergo Weight-Loss Surgery
Groundbreaking Discovery On Stem Cell Regulation
Popular imageUnderstanding And Treating The Cognitive Dysfunction Of Down Syndrome And Alzheimer's Disease
Hyperammonaemia Reduces Restorative Sleep For Patients With Cirrhosis
Sudden Hearing Loss: AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guideline
Opioid-Induced Constipation In Critical Care Patients May Be Reduced By Methylnaltrexone
Crucial Cell And Signaling Pathway In Placental Blood Stem Cell Niche
In HPV-Related Oral Cancer, Robotic Surgery Proves Successful, Less Invasive
* Updated hourly, headlines marked as POPULAR are based upon the number of times they are viewed. Those marked as TOP RATED are based upon visitor ratings. Finally, those shown as NEW were published in the last hour.
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