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Deadly bacterial infection rising among hospitalized kids
msnbc.com An increasing number of hospitalized children are becoming infected with a type of bacteria known as Clostridium difficile, which can cause severe diarrhea and even death, according to a new study. The results show the number of … Clostridium difficile infections increasing among children Bad stomach bag sickening more kids Rate of children's infection soars |
Jan 03 2011
Deadly bacterial infection rising among hospitalized kids – msnbc.com
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Jan 03 2011
Democrats Hunting for Vulnerable Republicans to Shoot Down in 2012 – Fox News
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Democrats Hunting for Vulnerable Republicans to Shoot Down in 2012
Fox News AP In this Dec. 15 file photo, outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gestures during a news conference. Democrats are sharpening their swords ahead of the next congressional session, looking to target vulnerable Republicans who could … Who to watch in the new House of Representatives and Senate US House Republicans move to repeal Obama healthcare Early days of new Congress expected to be heavy on symbolism |
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Jan 03 2011
New Guidelines on When Kids Need Tonsillectomies – WebMD
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New Guidelines on When Kids Need Tonsillectomies
WebMD Jan. 3, 2011 — Most children who get repeated throat infections probably don't need surgery to remove their tonsils and would improve in time with careful monitoring, according to new clinical guidelines on tonsillectomies in … AAO Publishes New Tonsillectomy Guidelines When should a kid's tonsils come out? Standards eyed for tonsil surgery |
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Jan 03 2011
Two Supplements Recalled for Banned Drug Inclusion – MedPage Today
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Two Supplements Recalled for Banned Drug Inclusion
MedPage Today The marketer of two dietary weight-loss supplements sold as "100% all natural" issued a voluntary recall of the products after FDA testing confirmed they contained the banned weight-loss drug sibutramine. … FDA Warns Against Fruta Planta Weight Loss Products FDA Warns Against the Use of Recalled Weight Loss Product Fruta Planta PRock Recalls Fruta Planta |
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Jan 03 2011
Youths With STDs May Not Admit They Had Sex – WebMD
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Youths With STDs May Not Admit They Had Sex
WebMD Jan. 3, 2011 — Young people who say they've abstained from sexual intercourse may not be telling the whole truth, an important finding in the ongoing battle against the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. … Sex History Doesn't Always Match STD Status 'Abstinent' teens test positive for STDs 'Abstinent' teens test positive for STDs |
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Jan 03 2011
US approves new trial of embryonic stem cells on blindness – AFP
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US approves new trial of embryonic stem cells on blindness
AFP WASHINGTON — US biotech company Advanced Cell Technology said Monday it was cleared by the government to start its second trial using human embryonic stem cells to treat blindness, this time in older people. The trial will examine the therapy's ability … Advanced Cell Technology: Buy, Sell, or Hold? Advanced Cell Technology Cleared to Test Stem-Cell Therapy for Vision Loss Stem Cells Used in Older People with Vision Loss |
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Jan 03 2011
Medicare Makes Way for Baby Boomers – U.S. News & World Report
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Medicare Makes Way for Baby Boomers
U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, Jan. 3 (HealthDay News) — It's been a long, strange trip from Woodstock to the nursing home, but baby boomers are getting there — and soon. The first boomers turn 65 this year and can start enrolling in Medicare this month, … Baby Boomers Facing Grim Reality Baby Boomers and Sacrifice: What Will They Do to Save Medicare? Baby Boomers' legacy will not be forgotten |
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Jan 03 2011
7 ways the new health law will hit home this year – msnbc.com
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7 ways the new health law will hit home this year
msnbc.com Opponents of the new health care overhaul law are threatening to repeal, defund and kill it in court, but that isn't stopping Washington from implementing a number of important provisions in 2011. While many people will welcome the new benefits, … CMS Delivers 10-Year Plan CMS Unveils Major IT Overhaul Medicare expands physician directory |
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Jan 03 2011
The fun side of fitness – Los Angeles Times
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The fun side of fitness
Los Angeles Times It's not just hitting the gym anymore. Dancing, ice skating, skiing, even exercising with a partner may help you keep your resolution. By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times Put away the eggnog and break out the sneakers — it's New Year's resolution time … |
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Jan 03 2011
SF medical center offers cancer outreach in jail – San Francisco Chronicle
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SF medical center offers cancer outreach in jail
San Francisco Chronicle Elsie Bryant is among the group at SF County Jail being offered breast cancer services. Carolyn Dyson's message to the women was clear: Breast cancer won't wait. It won't wait until you get your life together. "And it may not even wait until you're … Ways to manage breast, ovarian cancers underlined Quad City Breast Cancer Test Fund Runs Out West Chester Hospital campaign promotes women's health year-round |
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