Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Understanding pain



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FDA approves first pill to treat all types of hepatitis C

New hepatitis C drug, Epclusa, carries a hefty price tag but has a high cure rate, research shows

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What you need to know about early-onset Alzheimer's

Iconic women's basketball coach Pat Summitt died just a few years after being diagnosed at a relatively young age

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Dr. Ronald Petersen discusses Pat Summitt and early-onset Alzheimer's



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Top 10 dangerous summer toys and recreation hazards

The lazy days of summer can stay that way when parents and caregivers keep an eye on child safety

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Health Highlights: June 28, 2016

Ikea Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over Danger



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Emergency disaster relief available from ADA Foundation

Dentists suffering a disaster as a result of flooding in West Virginia can seek immediate aid to cover personal expenses from the ADA Foundation.

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Technical report on dental forensic analysis available for review

Forensic odontologists and other dental professionals responsible for or interested in identification of unknown individuals by comparative dental analysis using antemortem and postmortem data can comment on a draft technical report that the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Informatics approved for circulation and review earlier this year.

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Teen girl pricked by hypodermic needle at New York beach

Fifteen-year-old girl felt something prick her while she was lying in the sand at Jones Beach on Long Island

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'Hacking' a Diabetes Cure?

man viewing ekg on smartphone

At least 85 people and counting are managing their type 1 diabetes with an artificial pancreas system they built themselves.



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Pat Summitt's Death And Early Alzheimer's

Legendary coach's final role: fighting the brain disease



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Mayo Clinic Minute: Does Soy Increase Breast Cancer Risk?



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WHO announces head of new Health Emergencies Programme

WHO has announced the appointment of Dr Peter Salama as the Executive Director of its new Health Emergencies Programme, at the level of Deputy Director-General. He takes up his new post on 27 July 2016.

Dr Salama is from Australia and is currently UNICEF Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa and Global Emergency Coordinator for the Crises in Syria, Iraq and Yemen. He has previously served with UNICEF as Country Representative in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, as Global Coordinator for Ebola, and as Chief of Global Health.

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Senate Dems block Zika funding

The GOP-drafted measure lacked 60 votes in Tuesday's vote to advance the funding forward

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These plant compounds may reduce menopause symptoms

Some plant-based therapies may work better than others to help relieve hot flashes and other unpleasant symptoms, research shows

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