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Predicting erectile dysfunction from prostate cancer treatment
Researchers have identified 12 DNA sequences that may help doctors determine which men will suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) following radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Identifying these patients in advance of treatment ...
Cancer
Sep 27, 2012 |
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Clinton, others announce contraception deal
(AP)—Prices for long-acting contraception will be halved for 27 million women in the developing world through a new partnership, former President Bill Clinton and other world leaders announced Wednesday.
Health
Sep 26, 2012 |
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EU to tighten medical controls after breast implant scandal
A breast implant scandal affecting thousands of women this year damaged confidence and highlighted the need to tighten controls in Europe on everyday medical devices, the European Commission said Wednesday.
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Sep 26, 2012 |
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Education, psychological support key for defibrillator patients
Improved patient education and ongoing psychological support will help people cope with the psychological distress of having an implanted defibrillator, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
Cardiology
Sep 24, 2012 |
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Duration of antiplatelet drugs for drug-eluting stents studied
(HealthDay)—In patients receiving drug-eluting stents, dual antiplatelet therapy can be safely discontinued during the first year, according to two studies published online Sept. 19 in the Journal of th ...
Cardiology
Sep 20, 2012 |
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Two bionic ears are better than the sum of their parts
Cochlear implants—electronic devices surgically implanted in the ear to help provide a sense of sound—have been successfully used since the late 1980's. But questions remain as to whether bilateral cochlear ...
Medical research
Sep 20, 2012 |
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Engineering a better hip implant
University of Iowa researchers have determined that thigh size in obese people is a reason their hip implants are more likely to fail.
Medical research
Sep 18, 2012 |
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Study implicates marijuana use in pregnancy problems
New research indicates marijuana-like compounds called endocannabinoids alter genes and biological signals critical to the formation of a normal placenta during pregnancy and may contribute to pregnancy complications like ...
Medical research
Sep 12, 2012 |
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Doctor calls for debate on using frozen versus fresh embryos for IVF procedures
(Medical Xpress)—New evidence from a study done by Aberdeen University showing that using frozen embryos implanted in the womb instead of those implanted fresh tends to reduce the risks for both mother and child, have led ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Sep 04, 2012 |
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Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionize orthopedic surgery (w/ Video)
Scientists at the University of Glasgow are working to harness the regenerative power of stem cells to improve orthopaedic implant surgery.
Surgery
Sep 03, 2012 |
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Don't cut lifesaving ICDs during financial crisis, ESC warns
Implantable devices for treating cardiac arrhythmias, which include ICDs, are already underused in parts of Eastern and Central Europe and there is a risk that the financial crisis could exacerbate the problem. The European ...
Cardiology
Aug 29, 2012 |
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pHDPE implant tied to increased infection risk post-rhinoplasty
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing rhinoplasty, the use of porous high-density polyethylene (pHDPE) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) implants is associated with increased risk of infection, ...
Surgery
Aug 28, 2012 |
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European court nixes Italy embryo screening ban
(AP)—Italy's ban on screening embryos for diseases before they are implanted in a womb violates the rights of a couple whose first child was born with cystic fibrosis, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday.
Other
Aug 28, 2012 |
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Personalized antiplatelet treatment improves outcome after PCI
Personalized antiplatelet treatment leads to better outcomes than standard antiplatelet treatment in patients undergoing coronary stent implantation, according to results from the MADONNA study presented at ESC Congress 2012.
Cardiology
Aug 28, 2012 |
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TAVI improves quality of life in patients with severe aortic stenosis for at least 1 year
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) leads to meaningful improvements in health-related quality of life in patients with severe aortic stenosis that are maintained for at least 1 year, according to a study presented ...
Cardiology
Aug 28, 2012 |
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