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Procedure can be simple fix for painful back condition
A minimally invasive spine procedure that takes about as much time as a tonsillectomy is an excellent option for some patients who suffer from a painful lower back condition, according to Christopher McPherson, MD, an assistant ...
Other
Jul 14, 2011 |
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UC research points to best practices to reduce recidivism
halfway houses and community-based correctional facilities – that are most successful at reducing recidivism among offenders enjoy an impressive track record.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 11, 2011 |
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Researchers, clinicians seek progress on vasospasm
(Medical Xpress) -- The commonly heard phrase "complications from stroke” can cover a wide variety of medical issues, including seizures and swelling of the brain.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 08, 2011 |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome challenges patients, medical professionals
(Medical Xpress) -- We all get a little tuckered out now and then, but when that tired feeling doesn’t go away with what’s considered normal rest and relaxation there are a myriad of medical conditions that can ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 01, 2011 |
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International team explores the stigma surrounding abortion
An international team of researchers says abortion stigma is under-researched, under theorized and over emphasized in one category: women who've had abortions. As a result, they're launching a new direction into research ...
Health
Jun 28, 2011 |
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Study reveals possible brain damage in young adult binge-drinkers
It's considered a rite of passage among young people – acting out their independence through heavy, episodic drinking. But a new University of Cincinnati study, the first of its kind nationally, is showing how binge ...
Health
Jun 27, 2011 |
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Certain sleeping positions can impact the quality of your rest
(Medical Xpress) -- Sleeping is essential for good health, but there have been debates over the years about whether or not there is a "best" way to snooze.
Health
Jun 24, 2011 |
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UC research provides prescription for healthier hospital supply chains
University of Cincinnati analysis of hospital supply chains – how hospitals stock nursing stations with the hundreds of medicines, materials and even office supplies needed – holds promise in helping ...
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Jun 20, 2011 |
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Cancer 'freezing' technique lessens pain, cuts hospital stay
(Medical Xpress) -- When considering treatment options for kidney tumors, preserving any kidney function is preferable to removing the entire organ: Cardiovascular health improves, hypertension is less frequent and re-hospitalization ...
Cancer
Jun 17, 2011 |
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Cellular target may aid in drug therapies for acute liver failure
(Medical Xpress) -- New insights into the biological mechanisms that contribute to acute liver failure could help scientists better understand—and eventually treat—a broader spectrum of liver diseases, according ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 03, 2011 |
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When are menstrual cramps just 'cramps' or something else?
Menstrual cramps ... agggh ... they come monthly, can be painful -- even debilitating -- and can be a signal to consult your physician.
Health
May 27, 2011 |
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Blood donation still safe for those with tattoos
The weather is finally starting to warm up, and people are breaking out the shorts, bathing suits and flip-flops.
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May 20, 2011 |
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Voluntary exercise by animals prevents weight gain, despite high-fat diet
(Medical Xpress) -- University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have found that animals on a high-fat diet can avoid weight gain if they exercise.
Medical research
May 18, 2011 |
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Know the types of hearing loss to find the right treatment
The solution for hearing loss isn’t just to turn up the volume on the TV—and the treatments available largely depend on the type of hearing loss a patient is experiencing.
Health
May 13, 2011 |
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Schizophrenia misunderstood, psychiatrist says
(Medical Xpress) -- Most people have heard the term "schizophrenia” and are aware that it’s a mental disorder. Unfortunately, a UC Health psychiatrist says, few people actually understand what schizophrenia is or ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 06, 2011 |
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