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Aspirin-Acetaminophen-Caffeine Combination Superior to Ibuprofen For Treating Migraine
Results from the first published head-to-head study of over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics for acute migraine, presented today at the 10th Congress of the International Headache Society, demonstrate that a two-tablet dose of the triple-formula combination of aspirin 500 mg., acetaminophen 500 mg. and caffeine 130 mg. (AAC) provides significantly superior overall analgesic efficacy and faster onset of meaningful pain relief than a two-tablet, 400 mg. dose of ibuprofen (IB). more
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Home Use Sperm-Count Test Developed
Home fertility tests for men and women have been unveiled at a conference which started today. It is hoped that the tests, which will be available over the counter at pharmacists, could prevent potentially costly delays in seeking treatment due to the "embarrassment factor". The sperm test will be able to find out, with 95% accuracy, whether sperm are sufficiently "motile" - or able to reach the egg and fertilize it. more
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Amniocentesis May Kill Four Healthy Fetuses For Every One It Diagnoses
Amniocentesis, a pregnancy test designed to show whether a baby has Down's Syndrome, is killing four healthy fetuses for every one it diagnoses, say researchers. In UK estimates, the number of mothers choosing to have the amniocentesis test has risen from 3,500 per year in the 1970's to about 40,000 now. more
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New Diagnostic Test For Male Infertility
Scientists may have found an infertility test for men who cannot father a child despite a healthy sperm count. Thousands of couples do not manage to conceive but doctors fail to find a plausible physical explanation, such as a very low sperm count. In some of these cases, it is likely that defects in the sperm or semen may be responsible. more
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Moms Who Give Birth To Low Birthweight Babies Or Experience Pregnancy Complications More Likely To Suffer From Heart Problems Later
Mothers who have low birthweight babies or pregnancy complications are far more likely to suffer from heart problems later in life, say experts. The study, published in the Lancet medical journal, supports the theory that there may be a genetic link between the two. more
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