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Thomas H. Weller, Whose Work on Tissue Led to Nobel Prize, Is Dead at 93
Dr. Weller was a tropical-medicine specialist whose tissue-culture research in 1949 made development of the Salk and Sabin polio vaccines possible. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:04:37 GMT)
High levels of toxic metals found in Ayurvedic medicines
Alternative medicine is in the news again with scientists in the U.S. saying they have found high levels of toxic metals in popular herbal medicines sold online. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:12:31 GMT)
Traditional Chinese therapy may offer treatment for osteoarthritis
Washington, Aug 27 : Qigong therapy, a form of traditional Chinese medical practice, including a variety of Chinese energy exercises can offer alternative treatment for people with osteoarthritis, suggest researchers. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:49:03 GMT)
A Dose of Lead or Mercury With Your Medicine
Not enough of a fuss is being made over heavy metals in ayurvedic therapies. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:12:36 GMT)
Nobel winner Thomas Weller dies at 93
Thomas H. Weller, a tropical-medicine specialist whose tissue-culture research in 1949 made development of the Salk and Sabin polio vaccines possible and won him a share in a Nobel Prize, died on Aug. 23 at his home in Needham, Mass. He was 93. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:36:55 GMT)
Study Shows Traditional Chinese Medicine Of Qigong Therapy As A Potential Complementary Treatment For Patients ...
Qigong therapy, a form of traditional Chinese medical practice, appears to be a potential complementary treatment for osteoarthritis dependent upon the capability of the healer, according to a study conducted at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey by Kevin Chen, PhD, MPH, and Dr. Adam Perlman, MPH, FACP. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:15:20 GMT)
Job Seekers
Sizing Up the Social Sciences We hear about the "hot" careers of 2007 - business, accounting, medicine. But what about another rapidly growing industry like social science? For many interested in these non-spotlighted jobs., growth rates are soaring. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:09:38 GMT)
Concern aired on provision of cheaper medicine law
The Drug Store Association of the Philippines (DSAP) yesterday expressed concern over a provision of Republic Act 9502 or the Cheaper Medicine Law that requires drug outlets to “carry” certain medicine and drugs imported by the government. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:41:45 GMT)
Health Buzz: Hope for Diabetes and Other Health News
Rising HIV rates in New York City, a dose of mercury in your medicine, and more (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:15:05 GMT)
Crisis clinic offers free acupuncture to rape victims
Acupuncture sessions will soon be offered as a free, alternative method of therapy for rape victims. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:21 GMT)
Deepak Chopra's view of life, religion
He is one of the most recognizable faces of alternative medicine, so well known that he appeared this summer in the movie "The Love Guru." Deepak Chopra will be one of the speakers at Perspectives 2008. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:05:33 GMT)
More alternative heart operations at Waikato
Five patients have now undergone transcatheter aortic valve operations at Waikato Hospital in the last two days. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:14:57 GMT)
Karadzic refuses to enter plea over war crimes
Former Bosnian Serb Leader Radovan Karadzic refused to enter a plea Friday on war crimes and genocide charges, leading the judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to enter a plea of "not guilty" on his behalf. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:25:40 GMT)
Karadzic refuses to enter plea, mocks 'court of NATO'
Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic refused to enter a plea before a UN war crimes court Friday, attacking the tribunal's independence and labelling it "a court of NATO". (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:57:25 GMT)
Karadzic Declines to Plead at War Crimes Court
The former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic refused Friday to enter pleas on the 11 charges he faces at the United Nations war crimes tribunal. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:10:51 GMT)
Type 1 Diabetes
In-Depth From A.D.A.M. Treatment Insulin is essential for strict control of blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes. Tight blood glucose control is the best way to prevent major complications in type 1 diabetes, including those that affect the kidneys, eyes, nerve pathways, and blood vessels. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:58:06 GMT)
Man Swears By Alternative Therapy Technique
The shoulder and back pain from which Roger Freeman suffered for four years went away in 10 minutes. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:04:45 GMT)
Crisis clinic offers free acupuncture to rape victims
Acupuncture sessions will soon be offered as a free, alternative method of therapy for rape victims. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:24:35 GMT)
Common Spice May Offer Relief To Cold Sore Sufferers
Van Andel Institute (VAI) researchers have found that curcumin, a component of the curry spice turmeric, blocks herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) infections that commonly result in facial cold sores. Finding out how curcumin blocks the infections will be key to developing a treatment for cold sore sufferers. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:09:57 GMT)
Alternative medicine going mainstream in NE Pa.
Andrea McCloskey suffers from fibromyalgia and used to take countless medications, including a high daily dose of the painkiller Oxycodone. Now McCloskey takes no medications at all and is even working again. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:39:30 GMT)
Labor shortage IS Iowa's future
MASON CITY — After Dr. Paul Manternach completed his studies in Mercy’s Family Medicine Residency program, he took an emergency room position at the Mason City hospital. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:45:17 GMT)
First comes prevention
Five years ago, Amanda Lux Orcutt learned how important preventive health care was to her overall wellness. That was when the 25-year-old started getting migraine headaches. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:09:30 GMT)
Can asthma drug cause thin skin?
Q: I was prescribed Advair for asthma. It worked well for my breathing problem, but my skin became thin, and I started bruising badly. Then I experienced horrible... (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:09:30 GMT)
Ex-Surgeon General calls Disney kids' hospital home
As a newly minted vice president of Disney's Children's Hospital at Florida Hospital, Dr. Antonia Coello Novello has an ambitious agenda. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:20:53 GMT)
‘Bad circumstances’ claimed teen
MONTROSE — A Utah teen who died on a Montrose-based wilderness outing was delirious and in evident pain for days prior, recently unsealed documents indicate. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:34:02 GMT)
Ben Goldacre on the medicalisation of everyday life
Ben Goldacre: The golden age of medicine has creaked to a halt and the industry is rapidly running out of new drugs (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:24:09 GMT)
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