Category Archives: Medicine

Blind Mice Given Vision Lead Wave of Regenerative Medicine Tools

By Elizabeth Lopatto – Wed Apr 18 17:00:00 GMT 2012 Mice got new vision and revived heart muscles and monkeys were able to flex muscles in paralyzed hands in research reported today that has extended the boundaries of regenerative medicine beyond the test tube. In one study, night-blind mice implanted with precursor eye cells saw well enough afterwards to swim to a platform in dim light underwater. In another, heart cells in mice that had undergone heart attacks were converted to organ-pumping muscle Continue reading

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Traditional Chinese medicine OK'd for EU market

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Laughter is the Best Medicine: Seinfeld and Arnett Help Raise Three Million for the Toronto East General Hospital

Surprise Announcement of One Million Donation From the Jain Family buoyed fundraising at the Comedy Gala that drew over 1500 guestsTORONTO, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – The bar for charity galas was raised …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Chinese Medicine Herbs Found to Contain Ingredients Derived from Endangered Animals

By Ewen Callaway of Nature magazine Chinese herbal medicines contain ingredients derived from endangered animals, toxic plants and livestock, a genetic audit has discovered. [More]Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Herbalist offers natural complement to modern medicine

Herbalist offers natural complement to modern medicine By Aaron Falk The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 14, 2012 03:46PM MDT On summer weekends, Merry Lycett Harrison can be found at the downtown farmers market, surrounded by bottles of her Thrive … Continue reading

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USciences Hosts Making the Connections: Personalized Medicine-From Promise to Public Health and Policy

Personalized medicine panel discussion will delve into business, economic, public health, and health policy implications of this emerging field.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Spring Cleaning: A Dose of Your Own Medicine

This challenge is in partnership with Levi's ® Clean out that overflowing medicine cabinet so you can find what you need in an emergency, and get rid of old or unneeded medications in a way that’s safe for the environment. As … Continue reading

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Medieval Medicine and the Roman Empire

Like any profession or area of study, medicine has developed and changed over the years. From the earliest of times, it has involved with a little bit of basic science mixed with a little bit of magic or hope. Medieval … Continue reading

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Alternative medicine is going mainstream

Alternative medicine has been around for centuries. Even after alternative medicine demonstrated its ability to heal ailments, it was unable to break into the mainstream medical community. Over time, however, alternative medicine has made great strides in being accepted in … Continue reading

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Breaking Down Traditional Chinese Medicine

A new method of genetic analysis allows researchers to identify the component parts of traditional Chinese medicine, revealing endangered species, toxic plants and widespread mislabeling.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Green Blog: Breaking Down Traditional Chinese Medicine

A new method of genetic analysis allows researchers to identify the component parts of traditional Chinese medicine, revealing endangered species, toxic plants and widespread mislabeling.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Need a special figurine for your wedding cake? Call Alberta!

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Spring brings showers, flowers, and dreams of the perfect wedding, complete with the perfect table settings, decorative bows, aisle runners and stationary holders.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Editorial: Operation Medicine Cabinet

The Drug Free Collier organization is offering the public a free opportunity to safely dispose of leftover prescription and over-the-counter medicines.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Veterinary Medicine Continuing To Evolve 250 Years After It Began

How did veterinary medicine start, and how has it evolved over the last 250 years? We speak to local vets, Dr. Katy Allen and Dr. Michael Mansfield about the history of the practice, and the varying specialties that are now … Continue reading

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Medicine Must Allow for Customization: A Lesson for Policy-Makers ??? and Regulators

As appealing as it is – as useful as it is – to imagine that there exists a gold-standard way to practice medicine, and a single-best way to approach most human ailments, the reality is considerably more complex and messy, … Continue reading

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BG Medicine, Inc. Announces Important New Galectin-3 Findings Presented at American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 61st …

WALTHAM, Mass. — BG Medicine, Inc. , a company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cardiovascular diagnostics, announced today the results of several new studies related to the galectin-3 …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Sherman Oaks Chiropractor Announces New Online Resources for Natural Medicine

SHERMAN OAKS, CA– – Hygiea Health and Wellness announced that the practice is providing patients with free, online resources for learning more about proactive whole body wellness care. The practice's …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Medicine Hat teen killer has curfew extended

Canada's youngest multiple killer appeared in a Medicine Hat courtroom today so the court could be given an update on her progress. Continue reading

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Cogent HMG Hospitalists Recognized as Fellows in the Society of Hospital Medicine

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cogent HMG, a national leader in the field of hospital medicine and critical care medicine, is pleased to recognize the following physician colleagues who are being acknowledged as Fellows of Hospital Medicine (FHM) and Senior Fellows of Hospital Medicine (SHFM) in the 2012 class by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM): Fellows of Hospital Medicine Senior Fellows of Hospital Medicine To have six Cogent HMG physicians recognized by SHM this year not only acknowledges the hard work and expertise of our companys physicians, but also recognizes their commitment to furthering the field of hospital medicine, said John J. Donahue, CEO of Cogent HMG. We applaud each of our colleagues and stand steadfast with them and SHM to continuously improve the quality of patient care Continue reading

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UnitedHealthcare and Feinberg School of Medicine Launch New Plain-Language Initiative

UnitedHealthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and AARP Services, Inc., are working together on a new program to help older Americans take their medications as prescribed. Continue reading

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