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World-First Study Predicts Epilepsy Seizures in Humans
May 2, 2013 A small device implanted in the brain has accurately predicted epilepsy seizures in humans in a world-first ... > full story -
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Unethical Advertising at Launch of New Antidepressants in Sweden
May 2, 2013 The new feature of the antidepressant drugs of the 1990s was that they had milder side-effects than their predecessors. Combined with aggressive marketing, this meant that annual sales in Sweden ... > full story -
Five 'Sudden Symptoms' of Stroke: Recognizing These Could Save a Life – Even a Young Life
May 2, 2013 Quickly recognizing the signs of stroke and seeking immediate medical care from stroke specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of ... > full story -
Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Also Reduce the Risk of Dying from Prostate Cancer
May 2, 2013 Men with prostate cancer who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are significantly less likely to die from their cancer than men who don’t take such medication, according to new ... > full story -
Weight Loss Surgery Safe and Effective for an Expanded Group of Patients
May 2, 2013 The LAP-BAND® weight loss procedure is safe and effective in an expanded group of patients, not just in people who are morbidly obese. The findings indicate that the procedure may help to ... > full story -
Brilliant Dye to Probe the Brain
May 2, 2013 To obtain very-high-resolution 3D images of the cerebral vascular system, a dye is used that fluoresces in the near infrared and can pass through the ... > full story -
Exercise Proves to Be Ineffective Against Care Home Depression
May 2, 2013 Researchers have shown that exercise is not effective in reducing burden of depression among elderly care home ... > full story -
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Mind-Body Course Has Positive Impact on Well-Being of Medical Students
May 1, 2013 A new study shows a mind-body class elective for medical students helps increase their self-compassion and ability to manage thoughts and tasks more effectively. The study also discusses how this ... > full story -
'Slippery Slope' Fears for Legal Euthanasia of Very Sick Newborns Unfounded, Experts Say
May 1, 2013 Fears that legalizing euthanasia for very sick newborns would prompt the start of a "slippery slope" and lead to abuse of the option have proved groundless, say ... > full story -
Expanding Medicaid: Mental and Financial Health Improve, but No Improvement Shown in Physical Health
May 1, 2013 New findings from the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment show that Medicaid coverage had no detectable effect on the prevalence of diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, but ... > full story
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