Decoding the secrets of balance
(Medical Xpress) -- New understanding of how the brain processes information from inner ear offers hope for sufferers of vertigo.
Neuroscience
Jul 25, 2012 |
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Multiple sclerosis patients have lower risk of cancer: research
Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients appear to have a lower cancer risk, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health.
Cancer
Jun 21, 2012 |
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What makes ticks tick?
Durland Fish has researched ticks and their associated diseases for decades. A professor in the Division of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at the Yale School of Public Health, he has, among other things, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 07, 2012 |
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Medically prescribed heroin more effective, less costly than current methadone treatment
Medically prescribed heroin is more cost-effective than methadone for treating long-term street heroin users, according to a new study by researchers at Providence Health Care and the University of British Columbia.
Addiction
Mar 12, 2012 |
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Annals of Internal Medicine commentary urges public to take precautions against West Nile Virus
West Nile virus (WNV) has become endemic in North America, with cases in 2012 exceeding that of any other year. As of August 28, the United States has seen 1,590 cases, 65 deaths, and 303 viremic blood donors.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 10, 2012 |
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Whole Foods: Products will carry GMO labeling
(AP)—Whole Foods says all products in its North American stores will have labels disclosing whether they contain genetically modified ingredients by 2018.
Health
Mar 08, 2013 |
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Researchers across North America team up to find genetic markers for autism
A medical researcher at the University of Alberta is working with scientists from across North America to find out if there are genetic markers for autism. More than 15 scientists will examine DNA samples from children with ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Apr 18, 2012 |
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Relation of alcohol consumption to colorectal cancer
A meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies on the association of alcohol consumption with colorectal cancer was carried out, based on 22 studies from Asia, 2 from Australia, 13 from Western Europe, and 24 from North ...
Cancer
Sep 13, 2011 |
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