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Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity refers to chemical ear damage which causes hearing loss. It is associated with antibiotics, aspirin and anti-malarial medicines and chemicals.
05 Mar 2008
Data show a decline in cystic fibrosis since introduction of prenatal carrier screening
A brief report in the February 28, 2008, New England Journal of Medicine, led by researchers at the New England…
03 Mar 2008
Faster chemo technique increases survival in children with neuroblastoma
Chemotherapy given with shorter intervals between treatments than conventional chemotherapy increases survival rates by two thirds in children with high-risk…
03 Mar 2008
Urine protein may be present before hypertension diagnosis in at-risk adolescents
A protein that is an early indicator of kidney dysfunction in adults may predict hypertension in black adolescents, Medical College…
03 Mar 2008
Cow milk allergy and the mechanisms of food allergy
A food allergic reaction occurs as a result of some component of the immune system, which normally protects us from…
01 Mar 2008
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
PCR is a technique for rapidly reproducing genetic material contained in DNA, so that sufficient quantities are available for laboratory testing.
28 Feb 2008
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a method of examining the mucosa (lining) of the large intestine for signs of gastrointestinal disease, including inflammation or cancer.
23 Feb 2008
Craniosynostosis minimally invasive surgery holds more promise than old procedure
Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the skull, is estimated to affect one out of every 2,000 babies. For the past…
22 Feb 2008
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
An ELISA test (nzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a method of measuring the amount of substances in body fluids, such as hormones or proteins in blood.
21 Feb 2008
