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All Creatures, First Aid
5 emergency tips & techniques to save …
5 emergency tips & techniques to save your dog’s life: Emma Hammett of First Aid for Pets and First Aid for life gives essential advice for dog owners: 1) Understand …
genetics, Paediatrics, Pregnancy
New test to screen newborns for rare …
New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment. A newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns …
Infection/Disease, Muscular & Skeletal, Neurology, Pharmacy/Drugs
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and Parkinson Disease
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs do not seem to protect people with rheumatoid arthritis against Parkinson’s disease. The autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis has been associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease …
Australasia, Mental Health, Women's Health
Helping female teens beat perfectionism in Australia
Curtin University researchers are trialling an internet-based prevention program that targets unhealthy perfectionism to reduce eating disorder symptoms. The researchers have put out a call for females aged 13-18 years …
Cancer, Integrative, Nutrition
Can olive oil help patients with Lymphocytic …
Can phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil be beneficial for patients with chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia? The World Olive Center for Health (WOCH), a non-profit organization based in Athens Greece, announces …