Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn’s (HealthDay)
HealthDay – FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — The risk of bowel surgery for
children with Crohn’s disease is much lower than reported in previous
studies, according to new findings.
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Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of ‘Swine Flu’ Complications (HealthDay)
HealthDay – FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — Children with sickle cell
disease experience more life-threatening complications from the H1N1 swine
flu than from seasonal flu, a new study has found.
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Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds (HealthDay)
September 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
HealthDay – FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — People with asthma who witness
violence in their neighborhoods are at increased risk for asthma-related
hospitalization and emergency department visits for asthma or any cause,
finds a new study.
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Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids’ Health, Well-Being (HealthDay)
HealthDay – SATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) — As children head back to
school, parents can help make sure their little ones stay healthy and
happy all year, an expert suggests.
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Breast, ovary removal can eliminate cancer risk for some (AFP)
AFP – Women with a certain genetic predisposition to breast or ovarian cancer can dramatically reduce their risk of developing either by undergoing preventative surgeries, a study showed Tuesday.
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Antidepressant patch doesn’t help smokers quit (Reuters)
September 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Reuters – An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows.
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Antidepressant patch doesn’t help smokers quit (Reuters)
September 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Reuters – An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the habit, new research shows.
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Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — Women who carry genetic
mutations that boost their odds of breast and ovarian cancer can live
longer and reduce their cancer risk by having preventive surgery, a new
study suggests.
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Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay – TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — Women who carry genetic
mutations that boost their odds of breast and ovarian cancer can live
longer and reduce their cancer risk by having preventive surgery, a new
study suggests.
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Clear kids with concussions before sports: report (Reuters)
Reuters – Kids who suffer concussions should be cleared by a doctor before they start playing sports again, and parents and coaches should be aware that young athletes take longer to recover than college and professional athletes, according to a new report in Pediatrics.
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