Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Swine flu kills Jordanian: health minister (Update)
The H1N1 influenza strain known as swine flu killed a 26-year-old Jordanian man on Sunday, Health Minister Abdullatif Wreikat said on Sunday.
Jan 6, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual patient may help future doctors prevent suicide
A virtual patient named Denise may help future physicians feel more comfortable and capable assessing suicide risk.
Jan 4, 2013
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Health
5 tips to stay safe during the marathon
(Medical Xpress)—On the morning January 13th, 2013, 25,000 people will meet at the George R Brown convention center for the biggest one day sporting event in Houston. Many of you will be running 26.2 miles for the first ...
Dec 20, 2012
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Medications
New software to detect overdose risk among drug users
A new e-health tool that could help reduce the number of drug-related deaths in Europe will be launched in Brussels today.
Nov 29, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New LatAm network aims to help infertile couples
Latin America's new infertility network will be a support system for those unable to conceive and lead the fight for cheaper medical treatments for would-be parents, its founders told AFP.
Nov 25, 2012
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Health
The '$5 doctor' practices medicine from bygone era
(AP)—Patients line up early outside his office just off the town square, waiting quietly for the doctor to arrive, as he has done for nearly 60 years.
Nov 13, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Job stress and mental health problems contribute to higher rates of physician suicide
Doctors who commit suicide appear to be under-treated for mental health problems, despite their seemingly good access to health care, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Nov 12, 2012
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Health
Life in the margins: Health researchers learn from society's outsiders
The consequences of social stigma can be physically harmful, and even deadly. People who are shunned by our society—due to homelessness, drug use, non-conforming gender identity, or other attributes—generally have much ...
Nov 7, 2012
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Genetics
DNA sequencing of infants and children with anatomical defects of unknown causes
A presentation at the American Society of Human Genetics 2012 meeting updated genetics experts about a one-year-old research initiative that brought together researchers, clinicians and policy experts to tackle the challenges ...
Nov 6, 2012
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Medications
Is your memory playing tricks on you? Check your medicine cabinet
Common medication to treat insomnia, anxiety, itching or allergies can have a negative impact on memory or concentration in the elderly, according to Dr. Cara Tannenbaum, Research Chair at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie ...
Nov 6, 2012
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