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January 8, 2010 / Medical Video

My Son Joe – Tetrasomy 8p + Mosaic Down Syndrome – Part 1 Disabled Medical/Life

Our son Joseph was born in 2003 with Tetrasomy 8p - an extremely rare genetic condition (only 13 cases worldwide) impacting Chromosome 8. All previously reported Tetrasomy 8p cases were mosaic (mixe

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December 18, 2009 / Cancer, Medical News

My mom gave me a girdle, and more bad gifts

For some readers, our story on gifts that send the wrong message hit a little too close to home. Recipients of presents ranging from insulting to insensitive tell us their stories. Read more here

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December 18, 2009 / Medical Video

I Need Medical Attention

a true story about a boy who suffers from rashes and seeks his mother for help. im not sure if this is an asian thing or just my mom being crazy. this was a spur of the moment blog, i had to talk ab

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October 7, 2009 / Cancer, Medical Blog, Preventive

Two anti-malaria drugs have fewer side effects (Reuters)

Reuters - Two drugs used to prevent malaria in travelers appear to have a lower risk of side effects than a third commonly prescribed medication, according to a research review published Tuesday.

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October 7, 2009 / Cancer, Medical Blog, Pregnancy

India’s mothers risk life to give birth: report (AFP)

AFP - Thousands of Indian women die needlessly during pregnancy and childbirth, and the scale of these preventable deaths is unknown due to poor public health records, a report said Wednesday.

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October 7, 2009 / Medical Blog

Sebelius: Americans must get swine flu vaccination (AP)

AP - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius appealed anew Wednesday for widespread inoculation against a surging swine flu threat, calling the vaccine "safe and secure." See orig

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October 6, 2009 / Medical Blog

Study: 2 million babies and mothers die at birth (AP)

AP - More than 2 million babies and mothers die worldwide each year from childbirth complications, outnumbering child deaths from malaria and HIV/AIDS, according to a study. See the rest here: S

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October 6, 2009 / Medical Blog

Antioxidants may raise diabetes risk: study (Reuters)

Reuters - Instead of protecting against diabetes, antioxidants -- compounds in foods and supplements that prevent cell damage -- may actually increase the chances of getting diabetes, at least in the

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October 6, 2009 / Cancer, Medical Blog, Pregnancy

Health Tip: Soothing a Colicky Baby (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Colic is a broad term for conditions that result in excessive crying among young babies. It's perfectly normal, and usually goes away on its own. Read more from th

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October 6, 2009 / Medical Blog

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 6, 2009 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: View original here:  Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 6, 2009 (HealthDay)

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