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Blood Clots In Travelers Studied
Scientists believe they may have found a way of minimizing the damage caused by stroke. During a
stroke, parts of the brain can be destroyed, the surrounding tissue can also be damaged, making the effects of the stroke worse
- but some of the tissue can recover. Researchers from the University of Manchester think blocking the action of a key protein
may limit the damage caused. more
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Russian Scientists Work To Create Hepatitis C Vaccine
Several groups of scientists in Russia, where the world's first hepatitis C strain has been obtained, are
working to create and test vaccine for this disease. more
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AHA Revises Advice on Estrogen
The influential American Heart Association is changing course and recommending that women not be
prescribed estrogen solely to prevent strokes and heart disease, because of growing evidence that the supplements might cause
harm. more
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10,000 Physicians To Ask For Resignation Of CDC Director
At a press conference scheduled for Tuesday, 24 July 2001, in Washington DC, a coalition of
physician members of Congress and medical groups representing 10,000 doctors will ask for the resignation of Dr. Jeffrey
Koplan, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The action comes as a result of a benchmark
study on condom effectiveness. more
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Chemical Pollutants Pose Serious Risk To Unborn Babies
Scientists in Sweden are becoming increasingly concerned about chemical pollutants that pose a
serious risk to unborn babies. The chemicals, known as PBDEs, are a by-product of high tech industry. They appear to be
passing into the environment in rapidly increasing amounts. more
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