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Anesthetic Approach Stops Pain Without Affecting Motor Function
One of the holy grails of
local anesthesia is the
ability to achieve a
long-lasting nerve block
that eliminates pain
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Better Sign of Blood Vessel Narrowing and Early Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiologists and heart
imaging specialists at 15
medical centers in eight
countries have enrolled the
first dozen patients in a
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Study Maps Effects of Acupuncture on the Brain
New research about the
effects of acupuncture on
the brain may provide an
understanding of the complex
mechanisms of acupuncture
and could lead to a wider
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Heart Patients Using Herbal Remedies May Be at Heightened Risk of Dangerous Drug Interactions
More and more Americans are
turning to herbal remedies
to help manage chronic
conditions or promote
general health and wellness.
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Anorexics Found to Have Excess Fat -- In Their Bone Marrow
February 10, 2010 — Researchers have found that girls with anorexia, despite being emaciated, have strikingly high levels of fat in their bone marrow. This can be visualized in MRIs of the knee. The researchers believe ... > full story -
Research Could Lead to Way to Halt Deadly Immune Response
February 10, 2010 — Scientists have published new details of their research into the complement reaction, an immune system response that kills thousands annually. Researchers have teased out the molecular process that ... > full story -
Obese Teens Who Receive Gastric Banding Achieve Significant Weight Loss
February 10, 2010 — A higher percentage of severely obese adolescents who received laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding lost more than 50 percent of excess weight and experienced greater benefits to health and ... > full story -
Patients With Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis Can Undergo Surgery Sooner, Shortening Hospital Stays
February 9, 2010 — Patients with mild gallstone pancreatitis can safely undergo surgery within 48 hours of admission, a new approach that can shorten hospital ... > full story -
Study Examines Course and Treatment of Unexplained Chest Pain
February 9, 2010 — Fewer than half of individuals who have "non-specific" chest pain (not explained by a well-known condition) experience relief from symptoms following standard medical care, according to a new study. ... > full story -
Poor Hand-Grip Strength Associated With Poor Survival
February 9, 2010 — Poor or declining hand-grip strength in the oldest old is associated with poor survival and may be used as a tool to assess mortality, found a new article. The fastest growing segment of the elderly ... > full story -
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Young Patients With Chronic Illnesses Find Relief in Acupuncture
February 9, 2010 — Some doctors are now offering pediatric patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses acupuncture therapy to help ease the pain and negative side effects like nausea, fatigue and vomiting caused by ... > full story -
Watch Your Step: Elevator-Related Injuries and Older Adults
February 9, 2010 — In the first large-scale epidemiological study of elevator-related injuries in older adults in the United States, researchers report on the frequency, nature and opportunities for prevention of these ... > full story -
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Studies Unclear on Role of Pre-Surgery Beta Blockers
February 9, 2010 — It's not unusual for patients to suffer a cardiac event before surgery, and in theory, beta blockers will reduce the risk by relieving stress on the heart. But the one-size-fits-all approach can harm ... > full story -
Patients With Advanced Dementia More Likely to Receive Feeding Tube at Larger, for-Profit Hospitals
February 9, 2010 — Despite being of questionable benefit for patients with advanced dementia, new research finds that hospitals with certain characteristics, such as those that are larger or for-profit, are more likely ... > full story
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