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Promising Protein may Prevent Eye Damage in Premature Babies

Promising Protein may Prevent Eye Damage in Premature Babies

A protein long thought to be one of the body’s supporting players has quietly been taking a lead role in…

28 Aug 2007

Genes Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

Genes Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

A University of Southern California-led study finds that certain genetic variations put children who live near a major roadway at…

24 Aug 2007

Allergies: The effect of pollution

Allergies: The effect of pollution

Since the beginning of industrialisation, pollution has become an increasing environmental problem. In Western countries, the amount of pollution has been continuously increasing. What is…

23 Aug 2007

Virtual Respiratory Centre

Virtual Respiratory Centre

Respiratory specialist Dr Peter Bremner recommends the medical website myVMC for information and questions about lung conditions.

21 Aug 2007

Cancer: Prevention Strategies

Cancer: Prevention Strategies

Don't know how to avoid cancer? Quit smoking, eat a healthy diet, exercise everyday and avoid excessive sun exposure to reduce cancer risk.

14 Aug 2007

Testimonial: Dr Linda Schachter

Testimonial: Dr Linda Schachter

Dr Linda Schachter recommends the Virtual Medical Centre for its reliable and current medical information about respiratory conditions.

14 Aug 2007

Mucositis

Mucositis

Mucositis is a common radiotherapy and chemotherapy side effect. It causes pain and ulceration of the mucosal surfaces, especially the oral mucosa (gums).

14 Aug 2007

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma cancer is an aggressive type of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma treatments include radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

14 Aug 2007

Cancer Treatment Options

Cancer Treatment Options

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation and anti-nausea (antiemetic) medicines increase cancer survival and prolong life in cancer patients.

14 Aug 2007