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New Device Helps Diagnose Head And Neck Pain
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 7:42 AM
A new device helps diagnose whether head and neck pain are caused by tooth or jaw problems. -
Different Type of Chemo for Advanced Colon Cancer
Monday, August 10, 2009 @ 7:56 AM
Some physicians are using a different method of chemotherapy for colon cancer, which has spread beyond the abdominal cavity.
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New Treatment For Lupus Being Studied
Monday, August 10, 2009 @ 7:52 AM
Researchers believe that a new drug may be the first successful treatment for lupus in 50 years.
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Potential New Treatment For Eye Disease, Uveitis
Thursday, August 6, 2009 @12:36 PMResearchers are testing an experimental drug to treat uveitis, an eye disease that can lead to blindness. -
Pitt Discovery May Lead To Cancer Vaccine
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 6:44 AMScientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine say theyve made a discovery that could help lead to a vaccine to prevent cancer.
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Treating Dystonia With Deep Brain Stimulation
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 6:29 AM
Doctors are using deep brain stimulation to treat dystonia, a group of conditions that cause spasms or involuntary contractions of the muscles.
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New Test Diagnoses Balance Problems
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 @12:27 PM
A new test developed by NASA helps doctors more accurately diagnose and treat balance problems.
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Fish Oil To Prevent Heart Disease
Monday, August 3, 2009 @12:43 PMThere is mounting evidence that omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements not only help prevent heart disease in healthy people, but...
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Shutter Speed MRI For Breast Cancer
Monday, August 3, 2009 @ 9:30 AM
A false-positive mammogram can lead to a great deal of anxiety for a woman and the need to undergo unnecessary surgery. So, researchers are looking...
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Cochlear Implants For Seniors
Friday, July 31, 2009 @12:30 PM
A device thats been used to treat deafness in children is now being used in seniors.
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National Survey Rates Cleanest And Dirtiest Beaches
Thursday, July 30, 2009 @12:33 PMIf you plan to vacation at your favorite beach this summer, you may want to check out its rating first
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Healing Touch
Thursday, July 30, 2009 @12:26 PM
Healing touch is a kind of complementary and alternative medicine therapy falling under the category of ââ¬Åenergy medicine.
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New Guidelines For Swine Flu Vaccines
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 @12:30 PMFederal officials say pregnant women should be the first to get swine flu shots.
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Program Offers Free Or Low Cost Prescription Drugs
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 @12:12 PM
If youre having trouble paying for your prescriptions, you may want to follow the example of area residents wholl soon receive some of theirs...
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Tonsil & Adenoid Removal Made Help Kids With Breathing Problems
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 @11:34 AM
A new study says children with breathing problems while they sleep, do better after having their tonsils and adenoids removed.
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Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.If you have a Health related story that you would like to see on WTAJ News, please email Charlotte at cames@wtajtv.com.
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