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...g during regular physician visits about the proper use of child safety seats, seat belts and the dangers of drunk driving might reduce death and injury from car accidents. Reviewing published research on the effects of such counseling, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded that off...Inhaled nitric oxide safe for tiny preemie lungs, UCSF study finds
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...n the blood). Finlay McAlister and colleagues made use of the Canadian Hypertension Education Program (CHEP) grading scheme. They conclude that most recommendations are based on the results of well-conducted clinical trials. However, less than a third of the recommendations were found to be based on high...Happier hospitals means healthier patients
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...earchers worldwide continue to seek better ways to use the healthful properties of these foods. Many of t...ence chair. Patil said sessions will include the use of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risks of obesity, cancer and diseases of the heart, brain and...Shining light on pancreatic cancer
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... lead to the development of a new vaccine ready to use within eight years. The need to control TB has become more urgent with the resurgence of the disease in many parts of the world, including a 10% rise in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the emergence of multi-drug resistant strains. TB, ...RAND presents first Victor Fuchs Research Award to economists at Carnegie Mellon University
... in drug co-payments caused people to reduce their use of prescription drugs, which led to lower drug cos...er, the study found that consumers increased their use of other types of medical care as a substitute for prescription drug use. About one-third of the cut...American Cancer Society to hold third annual Virtual Relay For Life in Second Life
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