A Bangladeshi dubbed "Tree Man" because of bark-like growths on his skin will need aggressive surgery to remove them, doctors said Tuesday, after dozens of attempts failed to cure the extremely rare genetic condition.
Jan 22, 2019
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Individuals are frequently referred by their primary care physician to medical specialists—oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, cardiologists, or dozens of others—but for a significant number of these patients, the referral ...
Nov 27, 2018
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They both helped carry their baby—and made medical history in the process.
Oct 31, 2018
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Dear Mayo Clinic: What causes multiple sclerosis, or MS, in people who don't have it in their family?
Oct 26, 2018
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New research highlights a more accurate way to screen for preeclampsia in pregnant women than currently recommended methods. Published early online in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, the study challenges the UK's current ...
Mar 14, 2018
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Since launching two years ago, an innovative study, led by Western professor Irene Hramiak, aims to induce remission of type 2 diabetes and has captured the attention of hundreds of Londoners. For those with type 2 diabetes, ...
Jan 8, 2018
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When pharmacy professionals—rather than doctors or nurses—take medication histories of patients in emergency departments, mistakes in drug orders can be reduced by more than 80 percent, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai.
Dec 4, 2017
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Analysing big data to predict men's risk of side effects could help personalise radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute's (NCRI) Cancer Conference ...
Nov 7, 2017
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(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopy, a family history questionnaire (FHQ) sent by mail is associated with an increase in available family history and referral for genetic counseling, according to ...
Jun 23, 2017
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(HealthDay)—A teen's first visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist can be intimidating, so one gynecologist offers moms some tips to help make the experience easier for daughters.
May 30, 2017
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