Written on Dec, 09, 2010
by DrB
Even limited exposure to tobacco or secondhand smoke can lead to cardiovascular and other health problems, a new US public health report said Thursday.
Written on Nov, 15, 2010
by DrB
osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that usually causes significant pain and decreased mobility of the larger weightbearing joints, such as the hips and knees
Written on Nov, 11, 2010
by DrB
Drinking too much soda, orange juice, or other sugary drinks appears to increase the risk of developing gout, an especially painful form of arthritis, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Written on Nov, 06, 2010
by DrB
The right to make educated, independent health care choices is in jeopardy in America. There is an attack on non-medical exemptions to vaccination by special interest groups associated with pharmaceutical companies and medical organizations.
Written on Nov, 05, 2010
by DrB
What researchers found was that treatment of prostate cancer patients with FNRT resulted in excellent long-term overall survival and biochemical progression free survival for all risk groups, with low rates of late GI and GU toxicities.
Written on Nov, 05, 2010
by DrB
But the new study has shown that for many viruses, antibodies work in a very different way. Instead of preventing viruses from infecting cells, the antibodies follow the invader inside and co-ordinate an immune attack from within.