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Medical Practice in Rural Communities

June 30th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Health, Opinion, Technology and Science No Comments »

In a theatre of war, there is a term that is known universally to all military personnel. That term is “the golden hour”. Simply it means that the first sixty minutes after a trauma are critical. It means life or death.

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Possible Relief for Migraine Headaches

June 30th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Health No Comments »

Anyone who has had a severe migraine headache will describe an excruciating pain. This pain may be accompanied by sensitivity to light and to sound, as well as feeling of nausea and weakness. Sometimes, medication will alleviate the symptoms. Mostly it is just waiting for the pain to subside and to have the migraine conclude.

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Pet Food Seized for Unsanitary Conditions

June 23rd, 2008 Catherine Posted in Health, Pets No Comments »

Pet owners will recall the contaminated pet food recall of last year. Unfortunately, many pets were harmed because of that contamination and the resultant litigation resulted in millions of dollars being paid. Now there has been an allegation of unsafe and unsanitary pet food:

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Immune Cells and Cancer Recovery

June 19th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Health, Technology and Science No Comments »

In the immunology literature, expanding the role of immune cells in defeating cancer has been part theory and part baseless speculation. Now there is a report of a full recovery:

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Survivors Found After Chile Plane Crash

June 11th, 2008 Justin Posted in Health No Comments »

SANTIAGO, Chile (June 11) - A plane carrying 10 people that disappeared four days ago in Chile’s frigid southern forests was found Wednesday with nine survivors who stayed alive by sleeping in their coats in the wreckage and sharing what food they had.

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Washing Your Hands

June 11th, 2008 Justin Posted in Health No Comments »

HONG KONG, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Physical barriers, such as regular handwashing and wearing masks, gloves and gowns, may be more effective than drugs to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS, a study has found. (Link)

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The New Wave of Medicine

June 11th, 2008 Justin Posted in Health No Comments »

Having to take prescription pills every day can get bothersome, especially if you have to take some in the morning, afternoon, and at night.  Scientists are looking into a way to solve this issue by using viruses and bacteria to deliver the medicine for you.

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