Health Discoveries in 2010-06
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'Family' medical rounds gaining acceptance
June 30, 2010
The emergence of "family-centered rounds (FCR)," with family members included in medical team discussions within a pediatric patient's hospital room, is becoming more widespread in hospitals nationwide, a new study found.
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New detection tool developed for prostate cancer
June 30, 2010
A highly specific detection method to identify ERG, a protein found in more than half of all prostate cancers, has been developed by three U.S. Armed Forces medical agencies.
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Indoor tanning limits sought to curb skin cancers
June 30, 2010
State efforts to limit access to indoor tanning are growing as evidence shows that the activity contributes to the incidence of skin cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA). Some legislation is pending, and 32 states already restrict minors in their use of indoor tanning.
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Holidays can be marred by fireworks-related injuries
June 30, 2010
July 4th may be a time for celebration, but it's also a time for hospital emergency rooms to gear up for fireworks-related injuries. Last year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported nearly 10,000 injuries and 11 deaths related to fireworks.
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Blood sensors more effective than shots for diabetes patients
June 30, 2010
People with type 1 diabetes are able to maintain better blood sugar control by an insulin pump with a continuous blood sugar level sensor, rather than taking several insulin injections throughout the day, researchers have found.
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Memory loss not the only indicator of Alzheimer's disease
June 30, 2010
Factors beyond memory can predict the onset of mild cognitive impairment that is sometimes a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers from Rush University Medical Center.
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MicroRNA may suppress cancer cells in mesothelioma patients
June 29, 2010
A new microRNA, which regulates protein synthesis and is an effective biomarker, may suppress cancer cells in mesothelioma patients, according to Marketwatch.com.
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Small abdominal aortic aneurysms may forego surgery
June 29, 2010
A research team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is recommending that patients with small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) should not be treated surgically.
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India's esophageal cancer drug market doubling, research shows
June 24, 2010
A Massachusetts research firm forecasts that the esophageal cancer drug market in India will more than double, from $16 million last year to $36 million by 2014.
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Genes may explain risks of pregnancy-related breast cancer
June 18, 2010
A University of Illinois research team has uncovered genetic information that may explain the progress and frequency of pregnancy-related breast cancer.
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