Burning now an option to clean up ocean oil spills previously thought incombustible
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... taking drugs that could increase potassium should consult their health-care professional before taking Yasmin. It is important to educate women about PMDD and let them know that they dont have to tolerate debilitating symptoms as an inevitable consequence of their menstrual cycle, said Dr. Ellen Freeman, le...Computers help veterinarians diagnosis pets with rare diseases
...ke having another professional in the next room to consult on difficult cases," he observed. "That's especially useful to rural solo-practitioners, who may be geographically isolated from colleagues." Carter, who is also a computer programmer, began to write his first computer diagnostic program in 1983, la...Researchers call herbs rich source of healthy antioxidants; oregano ranks highest
...et, Wang says. Pregnant women in particular should consult their physicians before taking herbal supplements, she adds....Seeing stars after LASIK? Study suggests certain pre-surgery factors may be to blame
...s and questions about LASIK to consult an experienced surgeon. "The technology is only going to get better - it's already a good procedure for most patients," she said. "Although we're just beginning to accumulate information on...Thyroid disease raises risk for birth defects
...der thyroid testing during a woman's pre-pregnancy consult or add it to the routine prenatal diagnostic tests. If the test indicates the woman has hypothyroidism, a fetal echocardiogram during the 20th week of pregnancy might be warranted. The researchers studied 101 women (64 with hypothyroidism and 50 w...Scientists close in on trigger of insulin resistance
...le. It is suggested that people taking glucosamine consult their doctors if they are concerned about the possibility of increasing their risk of developing diabetes....Cranberry may offer protection against antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause UTIs
...g. Anyone who suspects an infection should always consult a physician. Cranberry juice cocktail should not be used as a treatment for infection, but may be an effective part of a prevention routine....Ira Rubinoff honored by the Association for Tropical Biology
...in Washington, D.C. where he was also appointed to consult for the 18-member Smithsonian Science Commission charged to evaluate and reorder scientific research within the Institution. Anxious to return to Panama in late August, Rubinoff endorsed a bold new agenda for tropical biology in the 21st Century, s...Long-term studies show most intersex adults happy with gender assignments at birth
...us genitalia, it is most important for families to consult closely with pediatric endocrinologists, urologists and counselors to consider many variables, including complications and outcomes of genital reconstruction, the need for long-term sex hormone replacement, and the desire for fertility," Migeon says....Ovarian cancer detected in blood samples
..."silent" until the cancer has spread. Women should consult their physicians if they experience pressure or fullness in the pelvis, abdominal bloating, or changes in bowel and bladder patterns that continue and/or worsen. Funding for this research was provided by the National Cancer Institute and the Richard...... by enabling remote medical experts to 'virtually' consult with caregivers, patients, residents and family members at the point of care, whenever and wherever they are needed." So far, Dr. Robot has visited 20 patients, Kavoussi says. "Generally, the robot has been used to check up on patients in between w......researchers contacted by New Scientist knew who to consult in countries that might be adversely affected by t... GMO's potential impact on the environment and can consult internationally. But it is not clear whether the OGTR has the power or the will to refuse to allow a...Researchers urge caution over using ginseng in early pregnancy
...y and it is always advisable for pregnant women to consult their doctor before taking any herbal supplement." Dr Chan added that a recent survey he had done showed that 55% of women in Hong Kong took traditional Chinese herbal medicine in pregnancy. The most common reasons for their use was that the women be...Exercise and healthy weight delay cancer even among women with highest genetic risk
...th a family history of breast cancer is advised to consult a health care provider for a thorough evaluation a...wo or more breast or ovarian cancers is advised to consult a health-care provider for a thorough evaluation and careful discussion of all options, Swisher said...Space technology in new technique to fight breast cancer
...ernational workshop, under the auspices of ESA, to consult outside leading medical experts. The participants discussed user requirements and operational constraints as well as the new non-invasive diagnostic methods used by the rapidly developing MRI technology. ActiveFU is the first product to emerge from ...New hereditary cancer mutation found -- arrived with a German immigrant almost three centuries ago
...om no mutation was found will return for a genetic consult and be retested for this specific mutation," Coron...istory of these cancers, should consider seeking a consult with a local genetics counselor to determine if they should be tested for the new mutation. To f...Traditional Inuit ice treks guided from space
... service directly via a dedicated website, or else consult printouts posted for the public by the local Parks Canada Office. "The maps are easy to interpret, and extremely useful," said David Qamaniq of the town of Pond Inlet in Lancaster Sound. "Ice edge conditions can change extremely rapidly, but the ma......is plan Patricia Hewitt, Charles Clarke and I will consult widely with the scientific community, with universities and research institutes, with charities, and with business over the next few months." Patricia Hewitt said: "The UK has some of the best scientists and universities in the world, and to secure t...