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Camden Yards event looks to brush back lung cancer
The Baltimore SunMonica Barlow hates being asked whether she is a former smoker. To her it doesn't matter. To the people she meets who hear she is battling Stage 4 lung cancer, it seems the only possible explanation. "The answer is no, but that kind of frustrates me,...Tags: Medical Research, Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, Lung Cancer, Drugs and Medicines
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Designer antibodies, nanoparticles, bacteria
When you pop a pill in the future, don't expect old-fashioned results. Thanks to new advances in the lab and a deeper understanding of the human body, drugs are becoming highly personalized and precisely targeted. And the hope is they'll also be more...
Tags: Asthma, Nanotechnology, Drugs and Medicines, Cancer, Trials
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Happy go lucky once again: golden retriever back to healthy
jbahr@aberdeennews.comOn Thursday afternoon, Charlie the golden retriever was as happy as ever, rolling around the grass on his back with an expression that looked very much like a smile. Becky Fjelstad, Charlie's owner, said the 6-year-old dog is back to his normal, happy-...Tags: Health Treatments, Science and Technology, Chemotherapy, Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Study finds evidence that statins can lower the risk of some cancers
That statin pill you take each day to keep your cholesterol in check may reduce your risk of cancer, too, according to a study in Israel. The study examined data collected from 202,648 adults, ages 21 and older, who were enrolled in an HMO from 1998 to...
Tags: Medical Research, Leukemia, Tel Aviv (Israel), Physical Fitness and Exercise, Statins (drugs)
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Rep. Deborah Mell had breast cancer surgery
Tribune reporterSPRINGFIELD — University of Chicago medical center doctors today announced that state Rep. Deb Mell had breast cancer surgery about three weeks ago. Mell, 44, is the daughter of 33rd Ward Ald. Richard Mell and sister-in-law of ex-Gov. Rod...Tags: University of Chicago, Hospitals and Clinics, Breast Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Tamoxifen (drug)
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Second West Nile Virus-Associated Death Reported in Denton County
Health DepartmentThe Denton County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed its second West Nile virus-associated death for 2012. The patient was in her 80’s, had underlying health conditions, and resided in the city of Carrollton. For patient confidentiality, no...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Skin Rash, Judges, Diseases and Illnesses, Crime, Law and Justice
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Scientists: Nanotech-based products offer great potential but unknown risks
Zinc oxide would be the perfect sunscreen ingredient if the resulting product didn't look quite so silly. Thick, white and pasty, it once was seen mostly on lifeguards, surfers and others who needed serious sun protection. But when the sunscreens are...
Tags: Nanotechnology, Medical Research, Drugs and Medicines, Dermatologists, Research and Development
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First West Nile death confirmed in Marion County
A Marion County resident has died from West Nile virus. The Marion County Public Health Department made the announcement Monday afternoon. Health officials did not release a name, saying only that the victim was a man who lived in Marion County. He...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Meningitis, Diseases and Illnesses, Headaches, Health
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New tool helps better detect bladder cancer
WGN NewsShedding new light on bladder cancer. It's not a device, but a dye that's helping doctors spot cancerous cells they may have missed with the naked eye. It's a simple addition to a standard test -- but it may make a significant difference when it comes...Tags: Health Treatments, University of Chicago, Bladder cancer, Oncology, Medical Specialization
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West Nile Virus Is Confirmed In Kent County Man
FOX 17 Assignment EditorThe Kent County Health Department on Thursday confirmed one case of West Nile virus and determined two other highly probable cases. The confirmed case involved a 68-year-old man. The probable cases -- a 67-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman -- are...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Headaches, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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West Nile-infected mosquitoes found in St. Joseph County; Now what?
WSBT-TV ReprorterMosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in St. Joseph County. Health department officials found the infected mosquitoes on the east side of South Bend, though they did not specify exact location. So, does this mean we're all going to get...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Headaches, West Nile Virus, Symptoms
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Prevent mosquito bites to avoid West Nile virus
The mosquito-borne West Nile virus has made its usual seasonal appearance across the United States. Mosquitoes in Virginia have tested positive for the disease, and the state Health Department reported two cases in adults in northwestern and...
Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Skin Rash, Diseases and Illnesses, Health, Emergency Health Procedures
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