Endoscopy :: Double balloon endoscopy treats GI disorders without surgery
A new high-tech device at the University of Michigan is making it possible to explore, diagnose and even treat obscure GI disorders without surgery.
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Garlic :: Garlic hope in infection fight
Garlic has been hailed a wonder drug for centuries and has been used to prevent gangrene, treat high blood pressure, ward off common colds and is even believed by some to have cancer-fighting properties.
Breast Cancer :: Spirituality plays role in breast cancer information processing for African-American women
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 178,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die as a result of breast cancer in 2007.
Asthma :: AANMA educates allergic asthma patients with grant from Genentech and Novartis
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) received an educational grant from Genentech, Inc., and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation to help patients better understand allergic asthma.
Arthritis :: Assessing the cost of juvenile arthritis
A new study examined direct medical costs of children with JIA and found that the economic impact was substantial.
Osteoarthritis :: Exercise has no effect on risk of knee osteoarthritis
A new study examined the effects of physical activity over a long period in older adults, many of whom were overweight, and found that exercise neither protects against nor increases the risk of knee OA.
Education :: At the most selective universities, immigrants comprise a disproportionate number of black students
In a groundbreaking new study from the American Journal of Education, researchers from Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania reveal that first- or second-generation immigrants comprise a disproportionately high percentage of the of Black student population at U.S. universities, with the percentage increasing in proportion to the selectivity of the institution.
Pollution :: Highway air pollution a threat to children’s lungs
A study of 3600 children living near busy highways in southern California shows that auto emissions can stunt a child?s lung development and increase the risk of early respiratory problems.
Obesity :: Esophageal cancer rates climb with obesity
The rapidly climbing obesity rates in the United States have created a higher risk of esophageal cancer linked to reflux disease. And this has some surgeons wondering if a currently popular procedure to remove the esophagus is as safe in obese patients.
Gene :: Effects of multiple copies of genes on disease risk
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the biotech firm Nimblegen Systems Inc. have successfully tested a technique for identifying newly recognized DNA variations that may influence disease risk.