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Novel leg prosthesis approved
(HealthDay)—A prosthesis for people with above-the-knee amputations who cannot use a conventional device has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jul 16, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
High rate of strep bacteria bugging kiwi kids
More than half of healthy New Zealand pre-school children are carriers of Staphylococcus aureus, and one in six hosts Streptococcus pyogenes in their nostrils, throat or crook of the arm, according to new research from the ...
Mar 19, 2015
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Keep it clean after ear piercings
(HealthDay)—If you get your ears pierced, you need to take steps to protect against infection, an expert says.
Oct 11, 2014
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Socio-economic factors affect disease spread
Maori and Pacific people are at highest risk of an increasing rate of Staphylococcus aureus disease in New Zealand.
Feb 12, 2014
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Immunology
How the skin of patients with psoriasis protects itself from virus infections
Scientists at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered why patients with psoriasis are less susceptible to viral infections than patients suffering from atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). The reason for this ...
Oct 2, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Northwestern Medicine uses new minimally invasive technique for melanoma
At first, Krista Easom figured the little red bump on her foot was nothing more than a blister.
Aug 26, 2013
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Researchers design respirators for children with neuromuscular diseases
TU Delft is developing a special respirator for children with a neuromuscular disease. The Sporters in Actie foundation collected €100,000 for research on this breathing mask during the 'Greatest Golf Tournament in the ...
Apr 15, 2013
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Tips to avoid dry skin during winter
(HealthDay)—Throughout the winter, excessive hand washing to prevent the spread of germs can leave skin extremely dry and itchy. Drinking coffee and alcoholic beverages can also lead to dehydration and dry skin, experts ...
Jan 6, 2013
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Parents read lips of woman with flesh-eating bug
(AP) -- The parents of a young Georgia woman battling a flesh-eating bacterial infection said Monday they've learned to read lips and are communicating with their daughter despite a breathing tube in her throat.
May 14, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Discordance among commercially-available diagnostics for latent TB infection
In populations with a low prevalence of tuberculosis (TB), the majority of positives with the three tests commercially available in the U.S for the diagnosis of TB are false positives, according to a new study.
Dec 9, 2011
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