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Biomaterial shows promise for Type 1 diabetes treatment – PhysOrg.com Organizations such as JDRF are dedicated to finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes, a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone that allows the transport of sugar and other nutrients into tissues where they are … Full [...]

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Erectile dysfunction: Four non-prescription treatment options CHICAGO, April 25, 2013 — Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 30 to 50 percent of males, most of them 40 to 70 years of age. In case there is someone who does not know, ED occurs when a man cannot acheive or maintain an erection that is firm enough for [...]

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Column by Justin Glaze: LASIK treatment LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted-in-Situ-Keratomileusis. This form of laser treatment is used to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), as well as astigmatism. LASIK is usually performed in less than 30 minutes for both eyes and is … Full News here – Read more on walkermessenger

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Asthma Symptoms, Treatment and More Asthma is a disease affecting your lungs. Asthma causes wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain and coughing. In many instances, these symptoms appear mostly at night or early morning. Some people with asthma have these symptoms daily. People with … Full News here – Read more on U.S. News & [...]

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Researchers Work on Hormone for Diabetes Treatment Published in the April 25 online edition of the journal Cell, the study has warned that though the hormone shows promise in lab mice, much more research is required to treat diabetes. Results have been seen on mice rather than humans and they are … Full News here [...]

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Banner Health offers new treatment for patients with asthma PHOENIX – Two Banner Healthhospitals have introduced a treatment option for patients with severe asthma who previously had to rely solely on medication to manage severe asthma symptoms. The treatment is available at Banner Good Samaritan Medical … Full News here – Read more on newszap.com

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Viagra Obesity Treatment? Sildenafil Burns Excess Fat in Mice Previous research had established that sildenafil inhibits the breakdown of cyclic GMP (cGMP), a messenger molecule in human cells that controls blood flow and cardiovascular homeostasis. Based on existing studies on cell signaling pathways, the German … Full News here – Read more on Medical Daily

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Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever In the new review, researchers found "strong" evidence that under-the-tongue immunotherapy eased symptoms of allergy-induced asthma: In eight of 13 studies, patients saw more than a 40 percent improvement in symptoms, versus patients who either got a … Full News here – Read more on WebMD

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Researchers launch study on dual fibromyalgia treatment He said studies have shown that tramadol is an effective treatment for fibromyalgia, though there hasn't been a study that has compared the dual use of tramadol and a nonpharmacological treatment. Though the program's combination theory hasn't been … Full News here – Read more on Dailyuw

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New technique holds promise for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis A team of scientists at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has developed a new technique to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The approach, which is based on the infusion of cells that regulate immune responses, has been … Full News here – Read more on [...]

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G-spot jab G-shot: Cosmetic treatment created by Beverly Hills Dr David … Consultant plastic surgeon Paul Banwell, a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, who works in the NHS as well as privately, calls it 'gimmick surgery'. He adds: 'I don't offer it, I don't support it, and we just don't know [...]

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Study launched to drive improvement in arthritis treatment Font size: Decrease font Enlarge font. Researchers at Queen Mary, University of London have received a £1.2m grant for a clinical trial aimed at improving rheumatoid arthritis treatment through the development of personalised healthcare. The funding is … Full News here – Read more on HealthCanal.com

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New thermal treatment reduces number of severe asthma attacks Trent Aiken has had asthma most of his life, day and night, and serious enough to need Life Flight twice. SALT LAKE CITY — Trent Aiken has had asthma most of his life, day and night, and serious enough to need Life Flight twice. He's twice [...]

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Infectious arthritis requires quick treatment I saw my doctor for pain and inflammation in my knee. He said I have arthritis caused by a bacterial infection. Could this be true? I'll bet that, like many of my patients, you think of arthritis as something caused by wear and tear on a joint. That is … [...]

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