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Orlistat (Xenical) Use Reduces Risk Of Diabetes
In a clinical trial of obese adults, the lipase inhibitor orlistat produced a sustained weight loss that significantly affected glucose and insulin metabolism. Orlistat affected glycemic control beyond what weight loss alone would have predicted. More... |
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Laboratory Methods
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Meningitis The Sudanese government asked for nearly $1 million in aid to fight meningitis on 15 May 2000. The World Health Organization has reported 72 deaths from meningitis since the Haj in March. As a result of these incidents and growing concern regarding meningitis, Vidyya presents this 95 page document from the CDC that covers Laboratory Methods For The Diagnosis Of Meningitis. |
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New Fetal Monitor Receives FDA Approval The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of fetal monitor. The monitor measures oxygen saturation in fetal blood as a sign of fetal health during labor and delivery. It is hoped the monitors will help decrease the rate of Cesarean sections performed in the US. More... |
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New Drug Helps Alcoholics Abstain While it can in no way be considered a miracle drug, acamprosate (Campral), a drug designed to help alcoholics abstain from drinking, has shown promise in its first American trial. More... |
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