A few things haven’t changed since kindergarten, like the rules and
regulations regarding potty breaks. If you’ve ever lost control of your
bladder as an adult, you may have felt just as embarrassed as you did
when you were a preschooler.
Although it may be unsettling, involuntary loss of urine
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Throughout history, certain medical conditions have been associated with
major social stigmas — from leprosy and HIV to drug addictions. But as
our medical knowledge grows, we redefine our views, eliminate many of
the negative stereotypes, and cast a more compassionate light on these
serious
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Most people know that the ear has two functions; namely, hearing and balance. Now new research has shown that the inner ear balance function, called vestibular function, is impaired in fully 35 percent of all U.S. adults over the age of 40. Such dysfunction, which affects 69 million Americans can lead to catastrophic problems, most notably to falls with their attendant issues such as fractures. Vestibular dysfunction increases with age, eventually affecting 85 percent of those over the age of 80. The findings were published in the May 25, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
The researchers studied nearly seven thousand U.S. adults over the age of 40. Participants completed a questionnaire and also underwent balance testing by something called the “Romberg Test of Standing Balance on Firm and Compliant Support Surfaces.” This tests a variety of sensory inputs that contribute to balance: the vestibular system in the inner […]
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New research has found that aloe vera provided greater reduction in disease activity for people with plaque psoriasis than did topical steroids. This is potentially good news for the millions of sufferers of psoriasis who typically rely on a variety of topical treatments including prescription strength steroids that can have a variety of both local and systemic side effects and are sometimes expensive to obtain. The research was presented at the International Congress of Dermatology, which met last week in Prague.
The study involved 80 patients half of whom were randomized to receive 70 percent aloe vera cream and the other half to receive 0.1 percent triamcinolone acetonide cream (a topical steroid). After eight weeks of treatment, patients in the aloe vera group had a greater reduction in their Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) than did patients in the steroid group. PASI is a widely used measurement of psoriasis activity […]
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The still-experimental treatment, called high-intensity focused
ultrasound, uses the sonic technology to heat the prostate to the point
of killing cancerous cells and reducing tumors without the high rates of
impotence caused by current treatments such as radiation therapy or the
removal of the prostate, The Austin (Texas) American-Statesman reported
Sunday.
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The study found that black women are more likely to become infected
because they are more likely to be deficient in vitamin D, the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Saturday.
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The researchers studied more than 5,500 primary school children, with
parental income, race and weight taken into account, The Daily Telegraph
in Britain reported Saturday.
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The current six-point system was created in 2005 amid the threat from
H5N1 bird flu, which has a fatality rate of about 60 percent. The
six-point system reflects the spread of a virus but not its lethality.
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The vaccine would be earmarked for people in key positions in
healthcare, national security and emergency services, Health and Human
Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Friday.
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Dr. Linda McGillis Hall of the University of Toronto found that
Canadian-educated registered nurses working in the United States had
opportunities for ongoing education, enjoyed ease of licensure and more
opportunities for full-time employment.
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