Surgery
NY triplets born with same skull malformation get surgery
A set of New York triplets has made medical history by being the first born with a rare skull malformation, and to be the first to receive corrective surgery.
May 2, 2017
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Immunology
Various diagnostic tools available for ocular allergy
(HealthDay)—There are currently various tools available for diagnosing ocular allergy, although several unmet needs remain, according to a position paper published online April 7 in Allergy.
Apr 18, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Keep colon cancer at bay
(HealthDay)—Colon cancer can be treated and cured if it's diagnosed early, and a colonoscopy is one of the best ways to detect the disease, a gastroenterologist says.
Mar 22, 2017
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Diabetes
Using math to develop an algorithm to treat diabetes
When people ask me why I, an applied mathematician, study diabetes, I tell them that I am motivated for both scientific and human reasons.
Mar 21, 2017
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Cardiology
Age modifies impact of resting heart rate on death, CV events
(HealthDay)—The effect of resting heart rate (RHR) on all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events varies with age, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Jan 23, 2017
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Pediatrics
Reviewing the treatment of differences of sex development
The Swiss National Science Foundation is providing funding for University Children's Hospital Zurich's scientific review of the treatment of children with differences of sex development (DSD children).
Oct 10, 2016
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Health
Annual checkups are becoming wellness visits
(HealthDay)—Annual medical checkups are changing so that they'll be more beneficial for patients, according to a family medicine physician.
Sep 20, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
European agency proposes tougher medical checks for pilots (Update)
The European Aviation Safety Agency on Tuesday proposed tougher medical examinations for pilots, including better mental health assessments, in response to last year's Germanwings crash.
Aug 16, 2016
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Neuroscience
Patient should talk to doctor about interest in discontinuing anti-epileptic medication
Dear Mayo Clinic: I was diagnosed with epilepsy three years ago at the age of 29. I've been on medication since then and haven't had another seizure. Is it true that, for some people, epilepsy is not necessarily a lifelong ...
Apr 8, 2016
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Health
Doctors don't talk to their patients about sexual health. Here's why they should
Think back to the last time you had a checkup with a doctor. He or she might have asked you about how often you exercise, how well you sleep and whether you drink or smoke. But does your doctor ask you about sex?
Apr 4, 2016
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