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Beat the heat: Exercise safety on hot summer days
(Medical Xpress) -- It’s already been one of the warmest years in decades and the 90-plus degree temperatures just keep coming. It’s always important to be conscious of weather conditions when you exercise, but ...
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Jun 22, 2012 |
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'Brain pacemaker' effective for years against Parkinson's disease
A "brain pacemaker" called deep brain stimulation (DBS) remains an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease for at least three years, according to a study in the June 2012 online issue of Neurology, the medical journa ...
Neuroscience
Jun 20, 2012 |
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How a quirky fruit fly gene could help researchers develop new cancer drugs
(Medical Xpress) -- Loyola researchers are taking advantage of a quirk in the evolution of fruit fly genes to help develop new weapons against cancer.
Genetics
Jun 14, 2012 |
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Doctors' advice for dad on Father's Day
(Medical Xpress) -- Father's Day brings to mind one of the most important things about being a good dad - staying healthy for his children's sake.
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Jun 12, 2012 |
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Why belly fat isn't all bad: Fatty membrane helps regulate immune system
A fatty membrane in the belly called the omentum has until recently been considered somewhat like the appendix -- it didn't seem to serve much purpose.
Immunology
Jun 06, 2012 |
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Check-up check list: Be prepared for your child's doctor's appointment
Everyone is strapped for time, especially busy moms and dads. From sporting events to music rehearsals or just acting as a chauffeur, it’s hard to squeeze everything in. The juggling act becomes even more stressful when ...
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Jun 01, 2012 |
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Study shows how patients use Facebook to solicit kidney donations
Loyola University Medical Center researchers are reporting one of the first studies to examine how patients and families are soliciting living kidney donors on Facebook.
Other
May 23, 2012 |
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Exercising in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
(Medical Xpress) -- A recent study has shown that exercise can add years to a person’s life. Still, as we age it can become more tedious and sometimes more difficult to exercise. Many people see aging as a time to slow ...
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May 23, 2012 |
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Cleft lip/palate cause much more than cosmetic problems
Children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other craniofacial disorders face numerous medical challenges beyond appearance.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 22, 2012 |
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Smartphones a big help to visually impaired
iPhones and other smartphones can be a huge help to the visually impaired, but few vision doctors are recommending them to patients, according to a study co-authored by a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine ...
Health
May 16, 2012 |
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How a five-minute chat can make a big difference to dialysis patients
The constant health education that dialysis patients receive can lead to boredom and noncompliance.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 16, 2012 |
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How to minimize stroke damage
Following a stroke, factors as varied as blood sugar, body temperature and position in bed can affect patient outcomes, Loyola University Medical Center researchers report.
Neuroscience
May 14, 2012 |
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Patients see benefits and risks to direct-to-consumer genetics tests
Patients see potential benefits from direct-to-consumer genetic testing, but are also concerned about how test results will be used, and generally are unwilling to pay more than $10 or $20 for them, according to focus groups ...
Genetics
May 10, 2012 |
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Hepatitis C drug can cause depression
There's a high rate of depression among patients with hepatitis C, but a standard treatment for the disease includes a drug, interferon, that can cause depression.
Medications
May 01, 2012 |
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For binge drinkers, even relatively minor burns can lead to serious complications
A Loyola University Medical Center study has found that binge drinking may slow recovery and increase medical costs for survivors of burn injuries. The study was presented during the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Burn ...
Health
Apr 26, 2012 |
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