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South Korean scientists create glowing dog: report
South Korean scientists create glowing dog: report By Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean scientists said on Wednesday they have created a glowing dog using a cloning technique that could help find cures for human diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Yonhap news agency reported. A research team from Seoul National University (SNU) said the genetically modified female beagle, named Tegon and born in 2009, has been found to glow fluorescent green under ultraviolet light if given a doxycycline … Read entire article »
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Mobile Phone Use and Stress, Sleep Disturbances, and Symptoms…
Mobile Phone Use and Stress, Sleep Disturbances, and Symptoms of Depression among Young Adults – A Prospective Cohort Study Abstract Background: Because of the quick development and widespread use of mobile phones, and their vast effect on communication and interactions, it is important to study possible negative health effects of mobile phone exposure. The overall aim of this study was to investigate whether there are associations between psychosocial aspects of mobile phone use … Read entire article »
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Free health check-up, consultation for Filipinos in Dubai
Dubai-based Prime Medical Center is providing free medical check-up and consultation to Filipinos in three of its branches every Friday during the month-long Ramadan, according to a report. The free consultation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its branch located adjacent to the BurJuman Metro station along the Trade Center Road towards Creekside in Bur Dubai on August 20; on Salahuddin Road opposite Reef Mall in Deira … Read entire article »
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Americans get most radiation from medical scans
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer Marilynn Marchione, Ap Medical Writer – Mon Jun 14, 10:59 am ET We fret about airport scanners, power lines, cell phones and even microwaves. It’s true that we get too much radiation. But it’s not from those sources — it’s from too many medical tests. Americans get the most medical radiation in the world, even more than folks … Read entire article »
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MisOr uses cell phones and the Web to enhance surgical services
[ CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY/JANUARY 13, 2010] – The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has tapped leading wireless service provider Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) to improve its health care services through the innovative use of cell phones and the Internet. Initially, the focus of this partnership program is to help doctors of the provincial government deliver surgical services to patients in different parts of Misamis Oriental more efficiently. Under an agreement with the provincial government, SMART will provide Internet connectivity to five hospitals in Gingoog, Talisayan, Balingasag, Manticao and Initao. That agreement was signed Wednesday (Jan. 13) by Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno and SMART Public Affairs Group Head Ramon Isberto. Dubbed the mobile surgery services project, this also includes technical support and assistance, including ICT training for hospital staff and personnel … Read entire article »
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Statements on the Role of Antibiotic Chemoprophylaxis against Leptospirosis
A. Pre-exposure Measures 1. The most effective preventive measure is the avoidance of high-risk exposure (i.e. wading in floods and contaminated water, contact with animal body fluids). 2. If high risk exposure is unavoidable, appropriate protective measures include wearing boots, goggles, overalls, and rubber gloves. 3. Pre-exposure antibiotic prophylaxis is NOT ROUTINELY RECOMMENDED. However, in those individuals who intend to visit highly endemic areas AND get exposed, pre-exposure prophylaxis may be considered. Pre-exposure prophylaxis regimen for non-pregnant, non-lactating adult: Doxycycline 2 capsules of 100 mg/ capsule once weekly, to begin 1 to 2 days before exposure and continuing through the period of exposure Currently, there is NO recommended pre-exposure prophylaxis that is safe for pregnant and lactating women. B. Post-Exposure Measures 1. Antibiotic prophylaxis in the prevention of leptospirosis is NOT 100% effective. 2. Factors that may … Read entire article »
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Leptospirosis cases rise to 1,336; 93 deaths reported
The death toll from leptospirosis climbed to 93 after four more deaths were reported from Metro Manila hospitals during the weekend, the Department of Health (DoH) said on Saturday. The number of cases also increased to 1, 336 from 1, 027 recorded last October 15, or an addition of 309 new cases in barely two days. Dr. Yolly Oliveros, director of the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDPC), said the additional cases and deaths were received by the DoH-National Epidemiology Center (NEC) last October 16 from different state-run and private hospitals in the metropolis. “The rapid increase in the number of casualties is inevitable considering the volume of water that typhoon Ondoy dumped on most parts of Metro Manila last September 26,” Oliveros said in an interview. “If the NEC projection of … Read entire article »
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City hall’s lies
I AM one of the 18 (or possibly more) doctors who resigned from the JR Borja General Hospital last month. I am writing to express disgust on a news item aired over ABS-CBN last Monday (July 1, 2009), in which our own mayor, Constantino Jaraula, said the physicians who tendered their resignations did so because they have higher plans for their career. I recalled Mayor Tinnex saying “Kay gusto man sila muadto sa Amerika.” This is a blatant lie that I and my colleagues in the profession cannot allow to perpetuate. It may be good for the mayor and the general public to know that most of those who resigned had immediately taken positions in community-oriented health care services. Some of us are in small-staffed clinics that cater services to the … Read entire article »
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