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Novel light device distinguishes cancerous lesions from normal tissue in skin

20 Nov 2008 -
Researchers report promising results for the viability of a portable, handheld device using a specialised light technique that may enhance the differential diagnosis of non-melanoma skin cancers, ... - more

Why HIV treatment makes people so susceptible to heart disease and diabetes

20 Nov 2008 -
Clinicians have known for some time that people treated for HIV also become much more susceptible to diabetes and heart disease. A study by scientists at Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research ... - more

Cooling the brain prevents cell death in young mice exposed to anaesthesia

19 Nov 2008 -
New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests cooling the brain may prevent the death of nerve cells that has been observed in infant mice exposed to anaesthesia. ... - more

Eye conditions linked with obstructive sleep apnoea

19 Nov 2008 -
If a good night's sleep helps the brain and body perform better, it's a good guess that sleep problems can cause more than just fatigue. Numerous studies have shown a connection between sleep ... - more

Rheumatoid arthritis breakthrough

19 Nov 2008 -
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, inflammatory type of arthritis that occurs when the body's immune system attacks itself. A new paper, published in PLoS Biology, reports a breakthrough in ... - more

Eyes are kids' biggest problem

19 Nov 2008 -
Eye disorders are the most common long-term health problem experienced by children, along with allergies and asthma, according to a report released 7 November by the Australian Institute of Health ... - more

Amuse it or lose it

18 Nov 2008 -
Could taking early action against high blood pressure prevent impaired brain function? Or perhaps more time hugging or being hugged by a loved one, a good night’s sleep and some relaxation can ... - more

Does your child keep sneezing, have blocked nose one day and runny nose the next? Not always allergy!

18 Nov 2008 -
So advise researchers from several European countries following a huge international study. A major international study shows that the frequency of non-infectious rhinitis in children varies ... - more

New food guide pyramid for preschoolers

18 Nov 2008 -
If you're parenting a 2- to 5-year-old, chances are you're all too familiar with the picky palates of preschoolers. Whether your tot is just occasionally persnickety or every meal is met with a ... - more

Risk assessment tool Unreliable for some women at high risk of breast cancer

18 Nov 2008 -
A statistical model commonly used to predict the risk of breast cancer in women was not accurate when used to evaluate women with atypical hyperplasia, according to a new Mayo Clinic study published ... - more

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