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Disease Defined
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
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Researchers Question Wide Use of HPV Vaccines
Published August 21, 2008, 8:32 pm, The Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Studies suggest that two vaccines against cervical cancer are being used without sufficient evidence that they are effective and worth their high cost.
Extra pounds mean insurance fees for Alabama workers
Published August 21, 2008, 8:31 pm, CNews
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama, pushed to second in national obesity rankings by deep-fried Southern favourites, is cracking down on state workers who are too fat.
Number of measles outbreaks worries health officials
Published August 21, 2008, 8:27 pm, Daily Vidette
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of measles cases in the U.S. is at its highest level since 1997, and nearly half of those involve children whose parents rejected vaccination, government health officials reported Thursday. The number of cases is still small, just 131, but that's just for the first seven months of the year and doctors are troubled by the trend.
Nam Dinh: Acute diarrhea disease under control
Published August 21, 2008, 8:27 pm, Vietnam Net
VietNamNet Bridge - Since August 15, acute diarrhea disease in Nam Dinh province has been under control and no new patient has been reported, according to the province's Department of Health.
Medical services to be fully restored in quake zone
Published August 21, 2008, 8:27 pm, China Daily
Temporary quarters for all medical institutions in southwest China's quake zone will be finished by the end of this month, so as to fully restore medical service, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.
C. difficile cases continue to grow at NRGH
Published August 21, 2008, 8:24 pm, Nanaimo Daily News
The number of patients infected in a deadly C. difficile outbreak at Nanaimo's hospital continues to climb, reaching 57 by Thursday afternoon.
Denver coroner's ruling of suicide "˜doesn't add up,' family says
Published August 21, 2008, 8:22 pm, Ottawa Citizen
The family of the Ottawa man who died of cyanide poisoning in a Denver hotel room is disputing autopsy findings that the man committed suicide, a family spokesman said.
Former Raider great, NFLPA head Gene Upshaw dies
Published August 21, 2008, 8:16 pm, Lincoln Journal Star
NEW YORK - Gene Upshaw, a towering lineman on the football field who went on to win untold millions of dollars for NFL players as their union leader, has died at age 63.
Straight talk: McCain rolls into Las Cruces
Published August 21, 2008, 8:10 pm, Las Cruces Sun-News
For more photos of U.S. Sen. John McCain's campaign stop in Las Cruces, visit our online photo gallery.
Animal abuse expert works with BRHA
Published August 21, 2008, 8:10 pm, Ravalli Republic
Of the many citizens outraged by the recent charges of animal abuse brought to light by the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Department and the Bitter Root Humane Association, Phyllis Ruana puts her money and time where her mouth is.
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- Lawsuit seeks EPA pesticide data
- Does air conditioning make people vote Republican? Social history, meandering connections, implausible links - hugely enjoyable.: In his essay "The End of the Long Hot Summer: The Air Conditioner and Southern Culture," historian Raymond Arsenault wrote that air conditioning made factory work tolerable in the South, reduced infant mortality, eliminated malaria and allowed developers to build skyscrapers and apartment blocks. Air conditioning industrialized and urbanized Dixie, lifting it out of its post-Civil War funk. No longer a poor, defeated colony, devoted to government aid and hating on Abe Lincoln, the South could fully indulge its conservative leanings. You can also blame air conditioning for John McCain's political career. In 1982, Arizona was awarded two extra congressional seats, thanks to the arrival of A/C-blasting snowbirds. McCain bought a house in one of the new districts, and became its first congressman.
- GodTube.com - My Redeemer Lives - Team Hoyt: Beautiful dedication of a father and son.
- Bodybuilder scarred from steroids: BBC (21 Aug 2008) : Anyone considering using steroids to bulk up may want to think again after seeing pictures of the horrific scars suffered by one young bodybuilder. German doctors were shocked at the extent of the massive, deep ulcerating sores on the chest and back of the 21-year-old man. After antiseptic and antibiotic therapy the wounds healed but left permanent scars, The Lancet reported. Experts said steroid-induce d acne was usually much milder. Figures from the British Crime Survey put the number of steroid users at 42,000 but some experts believe the true figure could be twice as high.
- Mesothelioma - The Deadly Cancer Related to Asbestos: Today while surfing through Internet I came across a new term (at least for me), that's Mesothelioma. It is a form of Cancer that is caused by physical exposure to Asbestos (a metal used mainly to build bullet proof jackets and fire fighting suits and equipments, as this metal is fire resistant).
- How to Prevent Damping Off in Seedlings | eHow.com
- Killer carbs -- Monash scientist finds the key to overeating as we age
- The Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease in America . PBS: Excellent and it may save your life
- Fear of Vaccine Fuels Measles Outbreak
- Symbiosis | The twists and turns of fate | Economist.com
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