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A New Paper-Thin Device to Monitor Condition of Heart

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:28

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Engineers from Stanford University have developed such a heart monitor which is thinner than a dollar bill and similar and not wider than a postage stamp. This flexible wearable monitor seems to be like skin which has to be worn on the wrist under an adhesive bandage.

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Baby Roona Begum Had a Successful Surgery for Hydrocephalus

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:25

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The 15-month-old girl Roona Begum underwent a surgery so as to reduce the size of her head as she was suffering from the problem of hydrocephalus - a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid increases in the brain, thus increasing the size of the brain to greater extent.

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Cormorant a mixed consent for Fishermen

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:05

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Anglers find the fish eating birds are a mixed blessing. They indicate that whether the fish are while on the other they scare of the fish baby by deliberately hunting them leaving the fisherman curse from the bank of the river.

One of the most commonly found fish-eating birds is the little pied cormorant, which is usually confused by the little black cormorant or shag.

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Sunderland’s game can get better in all-red strip Shirt, said study

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:02

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SUNDERLAND AFC could avail themselves with a better chance of chasing top honors rather than battling down gradations. It is said that if the ditch their white strips and went for an all red kit. Such claims were made by university boffins in the city.

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Get a 3D Image Using a Single Pixel without a Digital Camera

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:53

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A new technology has been developed by the researchers from school of physics in University of Glasgow through which you can get sophisticated 3D images without using a conventional digital camera. The system that has been developed by the researchers uses only one pixel to sense light rather than using millions of pixels that are used in digital cameras.

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Candle Light Memorial Day to Take Place Today

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:28

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The Candle Light Memorial day is going to take place on May 17, 2013, in Luweero District, Kasaana Grounds. The main aim is to remember people who have lost their lives due to AIDS epidemic.

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About 40 GPs Quit from South Coast District Hospital

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:02

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Approximately 40 GPs from the South Coast District Hospital have resigned from their contracts with the State Government. Resignations have created a lot of problem for the hospital and there are doubts about the working of the same.

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Self-Reporting System in a Club under Controversy

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 08:58

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Presently, in a club if any player is found to test positive for drug usage then only club doctors are informed about the same. But according to the AFL, a slight change needs to be bought for introducing a strict rule. It says after giving a final warning to an obstinate player if he is still found indulging in illicit drugs then the club chief executive will be told about the matter.

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Double Mastectomy an Important Treatment for Women Carrying the Cancer Gene

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 08:56

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There are numerous women who carry the gene that pretty much predisposes to cancer. To prevent them from the development of cancer later in life, the preventive double mastectomy treatment is there. But what surprises here is the fact that women who undergo this treatment are considered weak and irrational. Why?

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Cancer Funding by Govt An Initiative to Save Lives of Men Suffering from Prostate Cancer

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 08:52

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To support cancer research, an investment of approximately $18.5 million has been made by the Federal Government.

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Retirement Has Negative Impacts on Health

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 08:02

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According to a UK study, retirement may provide an initial sense of relief and well being but over a longer period of time it is not good for health and increases the chances of developing depression and at least one physical illness. The study, titled `Work Longer, Live Healthier', was conducted by the institute of Economic Affairs.

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Depressed Middle-Aged Women at Increased Risk of Stroke

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 07:53

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According to an Australian research, it has been unveiled that depressed middle-aged women are at double the risk to suffer a stroke. The study, which continued for 12 years, has been published in the `Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association'.

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Carers at Increased Risk of Suffering Ill Health

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 07:50

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An analysis has been carried out in the 2011 census by the Office for National Statistics. The analysis was based on health of carers as they manage full-time jobs along with providing care to their relatives.

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Novel IVF Treatment to Increase Successful Birth Chance by 3 Times

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 07:39

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An IVF technique, which increases the chance of successful birth by three times, is said to be a big win in the field of fertility treatment. Some in the scientific community members were of the view that the new technique is able to detect chromosomal abnormalities.

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Affordable Care Act by Illinois Businesses Will Be Fully Effective from 2014

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:54

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The Affordable Care Act has been prepared by Illinois businesses which are expected to get fully effective from 2014. A leader from Illinois Chamber of Commerce is of the view that some considerations are made towards limiting the working hours so as to avoid future healthcare costs.

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SIMPONI® (golimumab) got approved by FDA for Curing Ulcerative Colitis

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:53

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An announcement was made by the Janssen Biotech, Inc. that the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SIMPONIr (golimumab) for curing fairly to rigorously dynamic ulcerative colitis (UC) in adult patients who had an insufficient response to or had got unsuccessful in tolerating oral aminosalicylates, oral corticosteroids, azathioprine, or 6-mercaptopurine.

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Stone Zoo to Observe Endangered Species Day on May 18

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:51

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If you are not aware of the fact, it is worth knowing that Stone Zoo in New England is home to many endangered species.

In order to honour these species, which include jaguars, Mexican gray wolves, hyacinth macaws and Panamanian golden frogs among others, Endangered Species Day will be celebrated on May 18.

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Experts Fear African Clawed Frogs Carry Deadly Disease

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:30

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A recently published study has revealed about the risks of a deadly disease that they think African clawed frogs may be carrying and spreading to other species too.

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Mammography Machines in Ontario found to be Outdated

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 12:29

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Published in the journal Radiology, a research has found that some of the mammography machines in Ontario were outdated and didn't produce accurate results in cancer detection.

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LED Lights Can Cause Irreparable Damage to Retina

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 11:15

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A new research has come up with findings that so called eco-friendly lights may cause permanent damage to eyes. The study has revealed that exposure to light emitting diode lights can cause irreparable harm to the retina of the human eye.

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