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Birth weight 'sets future health'
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:58:14 -0000
Blood vessel changes linked to poor health later in life can be spotted within a few years in boys born small, say scientists.
Dementia patients' memory probed
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:59:31 -0000
A study of dementia sufferers indicates they be able to remember more than first thought.
Woman left brain damaged by detox
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:08:30 -0000
A woman is awarded more than £800,000 after she suffered permanent brain damage while on a detox diet.
Doctors 'miss early HIV symptoms'
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:11:20 -0000
HIV is being spread because doctors overlook symptoms which could reveal the infection, a charity claims.
Drug for deadly prostate cancer
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:01:16 -0000
Scientists say a drug to treat aggressive prostate cancer may be the most significant advance in the field for 70 years.
Tobacco 'could help treat cancer'
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:49:41 -0000
The tobacco plant - a cause of cancer - may offer the means to treat one form of the disease, a study suggests.
NYT > Health
Billionaires Back Antismoking Effort
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:09:07 -0000
Bill Gates and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will spend $500 million to stop people worldwide from smoking.
Veto Seems More Likely in Battle Over Tobacco Bill
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:18:02 -0000
The Bush administration has said it “strongly” opposes the effort to give the Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco.
CNN.com - Health
Make your home healthier in five easy steps
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:14:19 -0400
You may think your home is safe, but there may be toxins in your water, linens, and even your deck. There are several simple steps you can take to make your kitchen, living spaces, playroom, and backyard healthier for you and your family. Parenting has specific steps to follow.
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Birth weight 'sets future health'
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:58:14 -0000
Blood vessel changes linked to poor health later in life can be spotted within a few years in boys born small, say scientists.
Dementia patients' memory probed
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:59:31 -0000
A study of dementia sufferers indicates they be able to remember more than first thought.
Woman left brain damaged by detox
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:08:30 -0000
A woman is awarded more than £800,000 after she suffered permanent brain damage while on a detox diet.
Doctors 'miss early HIV symptoms'
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:11:20 -0000
HIV is being spread because doctors overlook symptoms which could reveal the infection, a charity claims.
Drug for deadly prostate cancer
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:01:16 -0000
Scientists say a drug to treat aggressive prostate cancer may be the most significant advance in the field for 70 years.
Tobacco 'could help treat cancer'
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:49:41 -0000
The tobacco plant - a cause of cancer - may offer the means to treat one form of the disease, a study suggests.
NYT > Health
Billionaires Back Antismoking Effort
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:09:07 -0000
Bill Gates and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will spend $500 million to stop people worldwide from smoking.
Veto Seems More Likely in Battle Over Tobacco Bill
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:18:02 -0000
The Bush administration has said it “strongly” opposes the effort to give the Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco.
CNN.com - Health
Make your home healthier in five easy steps
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:14:19 -0400
You may think your home is safe, but there may be toxins in your water, linens, and even your deck. There are several simple steps you can take to make your kitchen, living spaces, playroom, and backyard healthier for you and your family. Parenting has specific steps to follow.
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Environmental Medicine: Guidelines in OEM (occupational and environmental medicine).Evidence Based Practice - Physical Therapy: The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1951, supported by subscriptions from its member organisations. It aims to improve global healthcare by: representing physical therapy and physical therapists internationally; collaborating with internatio...
OTseeker: OTseeker is a database that contains abstracts of systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials relevant to occupational therapy. Trials have been critically appraised and rated to assist you to evaluate their validity and interpretability. These ratings will help you to judge the qua...
PEDro: A project of the Centre of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy (Cochrane Collaboration), this is a searchable database of randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
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