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10/03/2010Diabetes treatment 'the sooner the better'Early treatment of diabetes is important for the long-term management of symptoms, according to a new report. Research published in the journal Diabetes Care found that the sooner the drug metformin – a...
» read more02/03/2010Patients may need health insurance for homeopathic treatmentsMore UK residents could be tempted to take up a health insurance plan if the government decides it will no longer pay for people's homeopathic treatments. According to one expert, patients who want to use the...
» read more01/03/2010Aprepitant medication beneficial for nausea in transplant patients Researchers in the US have discovered a drug that can significantly reduce symptoms of nausea and vomiting in bone marrow transplant patients. A study conducted by the Loyola University Health System found...
» read more23/02/2010Brits could benefit from two-part breast cancer screening Annual breast cancer screening that involves both mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans may help improve the life expectancy of high risk women, a new study suggests. This form of combined...
» read more19/02/2010Researchers discover new diagnostic tool for arthritis patients A new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may help improve the diagnosis of arthritic conditions. According to a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, contrast-enhanced MRI scans...
» read more18/02/2010Novel treatment effective after kidney transplantationA new drug developed for kidney transplant patients can reduce the risk of organ rejection, with fewer side effects and improved preservation of renal function than current treatments. New research published...
» read more17/02/2010Scientific findings to improve medical implantsMedical developments in the US could lead to the development of a new generation of biomedical implants that avoid the risk of bone rejection. Researchers at North Carolina State University have created...
» read more16/02/2010Botox injections may help migraine patientsBotulinum toxin injections, also known as Botox, used to treat facial lines and wrinkles may help reduce the frequency of migraine headaches, according to a new report. Research published in the JAMA journal...
» read more15/02/2010Charity urges govt to focus on lung health The British Lung Foundation has called on politicians to back proposals designed to improve medical care and support for people with lung disease. According to the charity's suggested health strategy,...
» read more12/02/2010New genetic research offers hope to bowel cancer patientsScientists at the University of Dundee have identified new genetic 'hotspots' for bowel cancer , offering doctors a way of tailoring treatment to benefit individual patients' medical needs. According to the...
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