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12-09-14 ^ Morning edition NPR
Federal government (CMS) seeks to reduce anti psychotic
drugs in nursing homes - these drugs have negative heart
effect
key_> medicaide ; chemical restraint
12-03-14 ^ All Things Considered NPR
Nerves "regrown" in rats increase serotonin levels allowing
existing nerves to function better
key_> spinal cord injury
10-15-14 ^
Researchers have announced that human embryonic stem
cells have been successfully used to improve vision for
patients with macular degeneration and other genetically
induced blindness
10-15-14 ^
A 2nd Dallaa, Texas healthcare worker tests positive for
Ebola - again linked to treatment of Thomas Duncan
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U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocks continuation of a
Texas state law that closed most of the abortion providers
in the state
10-01-14 ^
Thomas Duncan traveling from Liberia to Dallas, Texas to
visit relatives becomes the first open and confirmed case
of Ebola in the U.S. (Died 10-08-14)
08-25-14 ^ Morning Edition NPR
100% of Down's Syndrome people develop Alzhiemers
due to the genetic abnormalities that cause the syndrome ;
researchers are looking to this population to develop
early interventions
08-08-14 ^ Sci Fri NPR
Researchers use a Measles virus to attack cancer cells ;
other viruses also tried
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The W.H.O. declares the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
to be a global health emergency
02-10-14 ^ Morning Edition
A link has been found between the banned pesticide DDT
and Alzheimer's Disease in some patients
01-17-14 ^ Morning Edition
Google has a prototype contact lens that measures
glucose level in tears
key_> Diabetes
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Please support this web site by giving any amount via 11-13-13 ^ New recommendations and risk factors for using Statin's in heart attack and stroke ; Primarily used in lowering cholesterol Statin drugs have recently lost patent protection therefore new generic drugs will be available 10-21-13 ^ Morning Edition PMDD - premenstrual dysphoric disorder receives full status in psychology diagnosis manual 10-01-13 ^ 1st day of enrollment on healthcare.gov national health insurance exchange 08-22-13 ^ The Takeaway New health benefits discovered for symbiotic bacteria key_> type 1 diabetes, autism, gastro- intestinal 08-19-13 ^ Morning Edition Umbilical cord clamping and umbilical cord blood banking can be used for babies with immunization problems, enriched hemoglobin, or stem cells 08-15-13 ^ The Takeaway A tale of Schizophrenia - hearing voices - a case where medication did not work 08-13-13 ^ Cognitive therapy to heal traumatic brain injuries (TBI) key_> concussion ; sports injury ; military - road side bomb 08-12-13 ^ Morning Edition Miostatin inhibitor drugs can be used to combat muscle atrophy key_> MS , chemo 08-12-13 ^ New revelation in the case of Lance Armstrong and performance enhancing drugs (PED) - 08-08-13 ^ All Things Considered Phase I immunization trial successful in 6 patients to prevent malaria key_> malaria vaccine 08-06-13 ^ Morning Edition Calcium blockers used to lower blood pressure linked to increased breast cancer in women (2 to 3 times above average risk) 08-05-13 ^ All Things Considered A link has been discovered between depression and chronic illness ; untreated depression can exacerbate underlying illness 07-29-13 ^ Morning Edition The 5-2 diet has been shown to improve blood sugar levels and promote weight loss ; 5 days normal 2 days restricted calories ; studies show it takes 17 hrs to clear energy stored in the liver key_> diabetes 07-29-13 ^ Morning Edition Exercise has been shown to prevent to onset of dementia key_> alzheimer's 07-18-13 ^ The Takeaway The gene largely attributed to Down's Syndrome (gene 23) has been "turned off" in lab experiments key_> genetic testing ; gene therapy ; 07-05-13 ^ Employer health insurance mandate has been postponed for one year ; key_> ACA Affordable Healthcare Act ; Obamacare 06-24-13 ^ Morning Edition Baylor Health moving to a low-dose CT scan for lung cancer due to the prevalence of false positives in early detection 06-24-13 ^ The stress hormone cortisol can restrict blood flow to the brain in patients over 50 thus increasing the possibility of dementia key_> depression 03-25-13 ^ Trial use of Ketamine for bi-polar youth 03-15-13 ^ Science Friday Fat cells can be used as a Trojan Horse to target medicine for brain tumors - explored as part of long- term effects from brain concussion 01-20-13 ^ Micro bubbles used to deliver gene therapy medicine for diabetes (c) 2014 DR-KNOW / IQ-2k Information ServicesPlease support this web site by giving any amount via