Browse Seppa, Nathan
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Type |
Date |
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| Obesity and leukemia relapses. |
Brief article |
Oct 24, 2009 |
111 |
| Keeping hepatitis c out. |
Brief article |
Oct 24, 2009 |
116 |
| Dopamine boost primes kidneys: transplant patient benefits when the organ gets infusion. |
Brief article |
Oct 10, 2009 |
301 |
| How We Live and Why We Die: The Secret Lives of Cells. |
Book review |
Oct 10, 2009 |
274 |
| Stomach surgery benefits children; study finds obesity creates unhealthy fetal environment. |
Brief article |
Sep 26, 2009 |
261 |
| From troublemaker to treatment: study finds estrogen may fight persistent breast cancer. |
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Sep 12, 2009 |
396 |
| New drug shown to preserve bone: vertebrae density increases in two high-risk populations. |
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Sep 12, 2009 |
348 |
| Overlooked organ gets new respect; research reveals that the spleen harbors immune agents. |
Brief article |
Aug 29, 2009 |
265 |
| Fallout from September 11 lingers in the form of stress, asthma risk: survey suggests serious health ramifications continue. |
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Aug 29, 2009 |
405 |
| Treatable throat cancer. |
Brief article |
Aug 29, 2009 |
131 |
| Balancing gains and threats in cardiovascular care. |
Interview |
Aug 29, 2009 |
769 |
| Typhoid vaccine proves effective: study finds that shot confers immunity across age groups. |
Brief article |
Aug 15, 2009 |
229 |
| Spinal fluid test for early Alzheimer's: study finds certain compounds predict risk in some cases. |
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Aug 15, 2009 |
321 |
| Antibody may stop leukemia early: molecular approach shows promise against blood cancer. |
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Aug 1, 2009 |
385 |
| New drug offers relief for arthritis: anti-inflammatory injections work when other meds don't. |
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Aug 1, 2009 |
339 |
| Test could help determine who has appendicitis with greater accuracy: biomarker in urine may minimize unnecessary surgeries. |
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Jul 18, 2009 |
304 |
| Tuberculosis subverts immune cells: team identifies gene that contributes to bacterium's virulence. |
Brief article |
Jul 4, 2009 |
278 |
| Surgery for obese adolescents. |
Brief article |
Jul 4, 2009 |
79 |
| Deep Brain Stimulation: A New Treatment Shows Promise in the Most Difficult Cases. |
Book review |
Jun 20, 2009 |
276 |
| Scorpion venom neutralized. |
Brief article |
Jun 6, 2009 |
108 |
| New weapon helps fight hepatitis C: experimental drug on its way to joining standard medications. |
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May 23, 2009 |
696 |
| Acid reflux link to asthma in doubt: heartburn drugs may not help patients with severe attacks. |
Brief article |
May 9, 2009 |
242 |
| Hypoglycemia linked to dementia: severe low blood sugar episodes might heighten risk later. |
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May 9, 2009 |
349 |
| Many benefits to circumcision: operation in males fends off three common viral STDs. |
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Apr 25, 2009 |
523 |
| Immunity to cholera hindered. |
Brief article |
Apr 25, 2009 |
132 |
| HPV test beats Pap smear. |
Brief article |
Apr 25, 2009 |
101 |
| Gradual peanut exposure shows promise as an allergy treatment: study shows some children can overcome their symptoms. |
Report |
Apr 11, 2009 |
500 |
| Cytomegalovirus vaccine. |
Brief article |
Apr 11, 2009 |
57 |
| Popular acid blockers don't mix with anticlotting medication: reflux drugs might lessen protection from blood thinner. |
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Mar 28, 2009 |
500 |
| New drug fights nasty asthma. |
Brief article |
Mar 28, 2009 |
60 |
| A better test for prostate cancer: high concentrations of sarcosine signal aggressive cases. |
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Mar 14, 2009 |
577 |
| Incentives boost tobacco quit rate; smokers who receive cash more likely to kick the habit. |
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Mar 14, 2009 |
416 |
| Kidney donation OK in long term: end-stage renal disease risk is lower among organ donors. |
Brief article |
Feb 28, 2009 |
297 |
| Tests identify the immune proteins that defend against West Nile virus: mice without the proteins are more susceptible to pathogen. |
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Feb 28, 2009 |
532 |
| Needles rely on placebo effect. |
Brief article |
Feb 28, 2009 |
75 |
| Excess sugar and cognition. |
Brief article |
Feb 28, 2009 |
73 |
| Scalpel, check, sponges, check ... |
Brief article |
Feb 14, 2009 |
118 |
| Daily stress and dementia risk. |
Brief article |
Feb 14, 2009 |
106 |
| For C-section, wait full term: babies born before, after 9 months face higher risk. |
Report |
Jan 31, 2009 |
349 |
| Surgery soothes muscles. |
Brief article |
Jan 31, 2009 |
81 |
| Smoking mice avoid symptoms of emphysema: edible drug might help fight lung disease in people. |
Brief article |
Jan 17, 2009 |
278 |
| Disorder of REM sleep may signal high risk of Parkinson's, dementia: thrashing and flailing during night might be a warning sign. |
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Jan 17, 2009 |
533 |
| Demand for circumcision exceeds availability in sub-Saharan Africa: procedure catches on among men as a way to prevent HIV. |
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Jan 3, 2009 |
602 |
| Malaria vaccine closer to reality: vaccine shows partial protection, paving the way for final trial. |
Brief article |
Jan 3, 2009 |
265 |
| Measures for cancer prevention. |
Brief article |
Jan 3, 2009 |
86 |
| Soy's role in cancer resistance. |
Brief article |
Jan 3, 2009 |
63 |
| Ginkgo biloba fails drug test; herb fares no better than placebo against dementia. |
Brief article |
Dec 20, 2008 |
283 |
| Treat HIV-positive babies early. |
Brief article |
Dec 20, 2008 |
74 |
| Depression hurts the heart. |
Brief article |
Dec 20, 2008 |
71 |
| Food advice could be peanuts: early exposure seems to lessen the risk of nut allergy. |
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Dec 6, 2008 |
788 |
| Opt for the tube, and do so quickly: heart patients may benefit from prompt catheterization. |
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Dec 6, 2008 |
315 |
| Drug may slow viral heart infections: interferon reduced presence of viruses in biopsied tissues. |
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Dec 6, 2008 |
316 |
| Treatment may offer MS turnaround: leukemia drug improves multiple sclerosis in some people. |
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Nov 22, 2008 |
446 |
| Halting rotavirus. |
Brief article |
Nov 22, 2008 |
54 |
| Malaria takes on top meds. |
Brief article |
Nov 22, 2008 |
68 |
| Fungal meningitis spreads. |
Brief article |
Nov 22, 2008 |
63 |
| Protecting newborns from flu. |
Brief article |
Nov 8, 2008 |
83 |
| Vitamin D deficiency. |
Brief article |
Nov 8, 2008 |
71 |
| Window of opportunity for stroke treatment widens to 4 1/2 hours: finding could benefit patients, clarify treatment procedures. |
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Oct 25, 2008 |
393 |
| Anthrax vaccine makeover. |
Brief article |
Oct 25, 2008 |
106 |
| Low-cal bones. |
Clinical report |
Oct 11, 2008 |
74 |
| Eye protection. |
Brief article |
Sep 27, 2008 |
77 |
| Cancer-calcium connection. |
Brief article |
Sep 27, 2008 |
75 |
| Hyping Health Risks: Environmental Hazards in Daily Life and the Science of Epidemiology. |
Book review |
Sep 27, 2008 |
238 |
| The Gulf Stream: Tiny Plankton, Giant Bluefin, and the Amazing Story of the Powerful River in the Atlantic. |
Book review |
Sep 13, 2008 |
304 |
| Go against the grains, diet study suggests: low-carb beats low-fat in weight loss, cholesterol. |
Clinical report |
Aug 16, 2008 |
539 |
| Asthma oddity. |
Clinical report |
Aug 16, 2008 |
96 |
| Viagra for women. |
Brief article |
Aug 16, 2008 |
87 |
| Statin snag. |
Brief article |
Aug 16, 2008 |
78 |
| Testing for sound bones. |
Brief article |
Jul 19, 2008 |
91 |
| Wishful thinking. |
Brief article |
Jul 19, 2008 |
89 |
| Vessel rescue. |
Brief article |
Jul 19, 2008 |
80 |
| Energy deficit interrupts periods: athletic girls face hormone imbalance from too few calories. |
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Jul 19, 2008 |
317 |
| Sunny days, happy hearts. |
Brief article |
Jul 5, 2008 |
99 |
| Childhood obesity levels. |
Brief article |
Jun 21, 2008 |
146 |
| Mortal Coil: A Short History of Living Longer. |
Book review |
Jun 21, 2008 |
286 |
| Treat 'em. |
Brief article |
May 24, 2008 |
94 |
| Targeting Alzheimer's. |
Brief article |
May 24, 2008 |
82 |
| Old drug offers new tricks for fighting cancer: DFMO shows promise at extremely low doses. |
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May 10, 2008 |
505 |
| Virus reprise: mumps outbreak in 2006 was largest in 20 years. |
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Apr 12, 2008 |
605 |
| Take a breath: fatty substance may play role in cystic fibrosis. |
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Apr 5, 2008 |
490 |
| New drug curbs rheumatoid arthritis in adults, children. |
Brief article |
Apr 5, 2008 |
305 |
| Still waters: skin disease microbe tracked to ponds, swamps. |
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Mar 29, 2008 |
505 |
| Bad blood? Old units might be substandard. |
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Mar 22, 2008 |
540 |
| Roll up your sleeve: hypertension vaccine passes early test. |
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Mar 15, 2008 |
458 |
| Exercises counteract lazy eye. |
Brief article |
Mar 15, 2008 |
270 |
| Cancer risk: colon growths might not be so obvious. |
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Mar 8, 2008 |
466 |
| Raising doubts about Crohn's treatment. |
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Mar 8, 2008 |
263 |
| Pinning down malaria's global reach. |
Brief article |
Mar 1, 2008 |
132 |
| Eye protection: antibiotic knocks back blinding disease. |
Clinical report |
Feb 23, 2008 |
489 |
| Cancer drug limits MS relapses. |
Brief article |
Feb 23, 2008 |
243 |
| Drug running: bust nets suspects in counterfeit antimalaria trade. |
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Feb 16, 2008 |
558 |
| Caffeine intake tied to miscarriage. |
Brief article |
Feb 16, 2008 |
281 |
| Pot downer: marijuana users risk gum disease. |
Clinical report |
Feb 9, 2008 |
508 |
| Live long and perspire: exercise may slow aging at chromosomal level. |
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Feb 2, 2008 |
501 |
| Receptor may be cancer accomplice. |
Brief article |
Feb 2, 2008 |
267 |
| Bariatric reversal: stomach surgery curbs some patients' diabetes. |
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Jan 26, 2008 |
467 |
| Getting the red out: drug improves kids' psoriasis symptoms. |
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Jan 19, 2008 |
448 |
| Sleep disruption and glucose processing. |
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Jan 19, 2008 |
242 |
| HIV variant might help vaccine search. |
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Jan 19, 2008 |
247 |
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