| Scientists Identify Genes Behind Leukemia by Katie Kelley |
| Scientists have recently discovered several genes that may be responsible for the development of leukemia among patients, or at least increase the identification of those predisposed to the condition. |
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| Obese Kids Showing Signs of Aged Arteries, Risk for Diabetes Increases by Katie Kelley |
| A study recently discovered that as the obesity epidemic in America grows, it apparently is hurting America's children the worst. Obese children are showing signs of arteries that are similar to individuals three decades older. Not only are obese children more susceptible to heart disease, they are also becoming more at risk for developing diabetes. |
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| Heart Drugs Disrupting Blood Thinners According to News Reports by Katie Kelley |
| According to a recent study published in the American College of Cardiology, drugs may be disrupting blood thinners among individuals who have been prescribed both. The study found that enzymes were becoming inactivated with the administration of a a heart drug. |
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| Mesothelioma Deaths Expected to Rise Affecting Thousands of Individuals by Katie Kelley |
| Mesothelioma has always been a threat to those who are employed in the construction industry; however, the threat seems to be much worse than originally considered by many. A construction journal recently reported a peak of mesothelioma-caused deaths by 2015. |
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| Scientists Find Allergies May Prevent Specific Cancers by Katie Kelley |
| Scientists recently announced that individuals with allergies may actually be defending their bodies from cancer with their allergy symptoms. According to a study, allergies may be the body's natural way of ridding itself of harmful toxins. |
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| Study Finds Victims of TBI and Depression Show Signs of Remission With Treatment by Katie Kelley |
| Undergoing an incident that causes a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to occur can be a difficult process for an individual, one that only becomes more difficult with the development of depression among TBI patients. |
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| Smokers Today More Addicted To Nicotine Than Previous Generations by Katie Kelley |
| According to researchers, individuals are more addicted to smoking and nicotine today than 20 years earlier. A study that was recently released found that it is more difficult for a smoker to quit today than in previous decades, although the study could not explain why the addictions appear to be stronger. |
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| Active Symptom Control for Mesothelioma Studied in Chemotherapy Treatment by Katie Kelley |
| Recent research has found that mesothelioma cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy may find no additional benefits; however, some medical professionals believe that the treatment is useful in mesothelioma symptom control. |
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| Medical Journal Finds Jaundice Treatment Decreases TBI Among Infants by Katie Kelley |
| A recent medical study found that infants that received an aggressive form of a jaundice treatment were less likely to suffer from as intense of an outcome after a traumatic brain injury as patients that did not receive the treatment. |
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| Individuals With Depression at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes by Katie Kelley |
| The type 2 diabetes drug, Avandia, continues to report declining sales as well as status on the market not only because of the introduction of new drugs, but also because of continued investigation into the drug's side effects. |
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| Vitamin C Could Affect Mesothelioma Treatments by Katie Kelley |
| Recently researchers discovered that individuals who are receiving treatment for chemotherapy may see negative effects on their treatment if they are consuming vitamin C. Scientists are still studying how the vitamin is negatively impacting mesothelioma treatments, but have encouraged patients to speak with their doctors immediately on the subject. |
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| Hepatitis Becomes A Risk For Patients of Antibiotic Treatment by Katie Kelley |
| Ketek is an antibiotic used to treat upper respiratory infections among patients. However, it was linked to liver failure among patients and has also been linked to at least one case of drug-induced hepatitis, according to researchers. |
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| Scientists Study Simple Polymer Treatments for TBI Patients by Katie Kelley |
| Scientists have been studying the use of a simple polymer on traumatic brain injury patients and have found that the polymer, when administered within several hours of the injury, can not only reduce an TBI outcome, but can reverse the effect as well. |
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| Texas County Inundated with Asbestos Exposure Risks by Katie Kelley |
| After the 2008 hurricane season millions of Texas residents became at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer. Asbestos fibers were mixed into a toxic sludge during flooding and as the sludge dried, hurricane victims became at risk for becoming exposed to asbestos. |
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| Commercial Truck Manufacturers Showcases New Technologies to Reduce Truck Accidents by Katie Kelley |
| Heavy truck manufacturers are developing new technologies in an attempt to decrease truck accident collisions. The technologies may assist in reducing the expensive costs and fatalities associated with truck accidents. |
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| Study Finds Logger Truck Accidents Decline by Katie Kelley |
| Being involved with a commercial truck accident can be a scary, costly and potentially fatal incident; however, according to recent statistics, log truck accidents have actually declined. Unfortunately, while log truck accidents have decrease, a recent report finds commercial truck collisions have increased in the state of Washington. |
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| Brain Injuries Increase Risk of Developing Dementia by Katie Kelley |
| A recent study discovered the an increased risk of developing early on-set dementia after a brain injury and infection has occurred in a patient. According to the study, the brain may develop an accelerated form of dementia after a TBI incident has occurred. |
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| News Outlets Continue to Report Avandia's Declining Sales, Status by Katie Kelley |
| News agencies continue to report the decline in sales and status of the drug linked to the side effects that have occurred among Avandia patients. The drug's risks have been found to be associated with heart failure and early on-set osteopororsis. |
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| Government Agency Warns of Naturally Occurring Asbestos as Pollutant by Katie Kelley |
| A government agency has recently warned of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) can become a dangerous pollutant to individuals exposed to it and could potentially cause the development of mesothelioma cancer among individuals. |
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| Drug Marketed in Asia Even After Toxicity Occurs in Similar Drug Ketek by Katie Kelley |
| Ketek has been associated with severe side effects that are causing liver failure and liver damage among patients. Although the drug has been linked to dangers and fatalities among patients the drug is now being marketed to patients in Asia. |
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| A Group of Doctors Petition FDA For Vegan Label on Avandia by Katie Kelley |
| Recently, a group of physicians petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to change the labeling of a type 2 diabetes drug known as Avandia. The group of medical professionals would like to see a vegan diet promoted on the labeling as an alternative to the drug because of Avandia's dangerous side effects that include osteoporosis and heart failure. |
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| Researchers Take A Second Look at Gadolinium Dyes and NSF by Katie Kelley |
| Recently, scientists began reinvestigating the causes and links to developing Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), which is an extremely debilitating condition that is allegedly caused by gadolinium dyes that are administered through MRI/MRA procedures. Researchers found that the contrast dye should be evaluated before being administered on a case-by-case basis. |
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| Living With Crohn's Disease by Katie Kelley |
| Crohn's disease is a gastrointestinal tract (GI) illness in which the colon and/or small intestine becomes inflamed. The condition affects more than half a million Americans and can be a severely uncomfortable condition. There are several treatments for Crohn's disease including the recent controversial Cimzia. |
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| Sports Injuries May Cause Increase in Traumatic Brain Injuries by Katie Kelley |
| News reports recently found that professional athletes and sports players may be suffering from severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) without showing signs and symptoms, putting them at more risk for long-term risks. |
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| Train Accidents Can Cause Brain Injuries, Fatalities by Katie Kelley |
| Recently a deadly train accident occurred in the California injuring more than 100 passengers. Many of those passengers likely suffered from traumatic brain injuries, a condition in which millions of Americans currently suffer with. |
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