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Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400
A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
Imaging Technique Allows Researchers to Monitor Protein Changes in Mouse Tumors
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400
A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.
Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400
The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. In an article published online on June 29 by the New England Journal of Medicine, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., and David M. Morens, M.D., argue that we have lived in an influenza pandemic era since 1918, and they describe how the novel 2009 H1N1 virus now circling the globe is yet another manifestation of this enduring viral family.

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Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.

 

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All About Back and Neck Pain - Provides resources and information for patients, and health care professionals specializing in back pain and neck pain care. Owned and published by DePuy Spine, Inc.
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AskMen.com - Article with exercises to build back muscles and to minimize the risk of back pains
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Back Pain - Comprehensive information and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder from about.com.
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Back Pain - Health Factsheets from BUPA - Concise factsheets explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of back pain, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat.
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Back Pain Information - Resource for information on back pain including symptoms, causes, treatment options, and doctor database.
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Back Pain Information Page - Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Back Pain Management - Information on causes, treatment and prevention.
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Back Pain Site - Information about conditions, therapies, exercises, and doctors who treat this disorder.
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Back Problems Message Board - Bulletin board for discussion of back and spine problems.
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BackCare - UK charity offering advice on how to care for your back. Some good information on self care.
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500 Backpain-Tips.com - Tips and advice for those with back pain.
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Coccyx Pain - Coccyx (tailbone) pain, or coccydynia, is often caused by a fall or childbirth. This site describes diagnosis, treatment and ways to cope.
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DBC South Asia - Malaysia - Documentation Based Care offers back, neck and shoulder treatment. A non-evasive but evidence based treatment for chronic musculoskeletal problems.
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Depression and Chronic Back Pain - Explains the connection and offers management suggestions.
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E-spine.com - Helping people make informed decisions about spine surgery.
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eMedicine Health - Back Pain - Information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of back pain.
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eMedicine Health - Sciatica - Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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500 Home Exercise Program - Exercise prescription for back pain.
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International Spine Intervention Society - An association of physicians interested in the development, implementation and standardization of percutaneous techniques for the precision diagnosis of spinal pain. Find a member section and patient information.
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Key Components in Back Injury Prevention - Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Low back pain - Information for patients on low back pain, a common condition. Includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, reg flags, investigations, treatment, and prevention information.
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Low Back Pain - Information about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Low Back Pain - Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institutes of Health. Includes links to other resources.

Low Back Pain - Information on retraining the transversus abdominis muscle under ultrasound.
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Low Back Pain Fact Sheet - Low back pain fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Medline Plus: Back Pain - In depth overview of back pain and its diagnosis, treatments, new developments, clinical trials, prevention, coping, rehabilitation, and research.
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North American Spine Society - Non-profit medical society focused on improving spine medicine through advocacy, research and education. Includes patient information on spine disorders.

NPR : Ah, My Aching Back! - A four-part series examines why the spine is so prone to problems, and the current word on treatment, from surgery to physical therapy to pain medicine.
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Orthospine - This New York clinic provides good quality information on a range of back problems, including, scoliosis and herniated disc.
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RadiologyInfo - Myelography - A patient's guide to this x-ray procedure used to examine the spinal cord and spinal column. Learn how to prepare, what you might experience, benefits, and the risks.
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RadiologyInfo: Vertebroplasty - Information for patients about vertebroplasty. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the procedure, and the benefits vs. risks.
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Savon Health - Back pain information site.

SpinalStenosis.org - Information, resources and links for physicians and their patients dealing with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

Spine Dr. - Spine Dr., an informal group of patient-oriented spine surgeons across the United States. Spine Dr. provides information to people with spinal symptoms, paramedical and medical spine healthcare practitioners, and spine surgeons.

Spine Health - Information about back pain and neck pain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and full range of treatment options.
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Spine Universe - Back pain and spinal disease portal.
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Spondylolithesis - Information on the above condition from a sufferer. Includes a description of the condition and various treatments.

The Back Page - Comprehensive information on Low Back and Neck Pain.

The Back Pain Information Web - Back pain information, signs and symptoms, medications, diagnostics, treatment, living with chronic pain. Written by licensed Registered Nurse in the state of NY who suffers long term disability due to back problems.
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Vertebroplasty - A short description of vertebroplasty, a treatment for compression fractures.
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Yahoo! Health - Back Pain Health Center - Information on back pain causes, symptoms, and treatment options.