In a federally funded, randomized phase III clinical trial performed by the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), 90 percent of children
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Elephantiasis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Although medically known as lymphatic filariasis, the term elephantiasis is commonly used because symptoms include swelling and enlargement of the
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A new study suggests that a common treatment for erectile dysfunction combined with the flu vaccine may be able to
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The most significant cause of bone pain is bone cancer. This disease is most likely to occur in the long
Continue reading »Bariatric surgery saves money and prolongs lives
There are more than 670 million people worldwide who are obese – with serious consequences for themselves and an enormous
Continue reading »Early exposure to BPA alters cardiac rhythm and may influence adverse cardiovascular outcomes
More than 8 million pounds of bisphenol A (BPA) is produced each year and reaches 90 percent of the population
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Smokers who experience immediate, forced and involuntary nicotine abstinence after day or emergency surgery due to smoke-free hospital policies may
Continue reading »Move it and use it: Exergaming may help those at risk of Alzheimer’s or related dementias
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a precursor to Alzheimer’s, showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and
Continue reading »Training for 21st century doctors: medicine, business, and leadership development
Given the complex and rapidly evolving health care system in the United States, medical schools must focus their efforts on
Continue reading »Exostosis: Causes, types, and treatment
Exostosis can cause chronic pain or irritation, depending on its size and location. Sometimes, cartilage will grow over an area
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