For patients with Poland syndrome—a rare congenital condition affecting the chest muscle—computer-aided design (CAD) techniques can be used to create
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Flu Vaccine Cuts Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 — Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly elderly patients, who receive the influenza vaccine have significantly
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Food deserts don’t benefit from more supermarkets in Chicago, study finds
A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago shows that despite an increase of supermarkets across Chicago, low-income
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15 detained in China rabies vaccine scandal
Chinese state media say a total of 15 people have been detained in a growing scandal over the faking of
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Few skaters in New York City skateboard parks wear helmets or protective gear, study finds
With the growing popularity of skateboarding, injury rates due to falls are climbing dramatically. Yet few riders in New York
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Supplemental oxygen eliminates morning blood pressure rise in sleep apnea patients
Supplemental oxygen eliminates the rise in morning blood pressure experienced by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who stop using continuous
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Blocked tear duct in a baby: Symptoms and treatments
The American Academy of Ophthalmology report that as many as 20 percent of babies are born with a blocked tear
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Carbon monoxide exposure in homes is a risk – here’s how to protect yourself
Winter is a good time to remind ourselves of the potential risk of carbon monoxide exposure from faulty or unflued
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Whether teams win or lose, sporting events lead to spikes in violence against women and children
With the FIFA World Cup coming to a conclusion in Russia, not to mention the final match in the State
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Emerging STI Could Be Next Superbug & May Result in Infertility in Women
We already know that the rates of HPV among sexually active adults is pretty high and that a new untreatable
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