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AAN's Review Of New Drugs For Treating Parkinson's Does Not Alter Existing Treatment Guidelines
A re-examination of the practice guidelines for the treatment of Parkinson's disease suggest that, despite the introduction of new drug therapies since 1993, when the AAN last released the guidelines, treatment strategies remain unchanged. The last set of guidelines released by the Academy concluded that levodopa was the most effective in treating the motor symptoms of the disorder. more
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Preventative Cranial Radiation Therapy Is A Cost Effective Way To Improve Quality Of Life For Small-Cell Lung Cancer Survivors
Prophylactic cranial irradiation is a cost effective way to improve the quality of life for survivors of small-cell lung cancer, according to a new study published in the January 2002 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology and Physics. more
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People Are Never Too Old To Start A Weight-Training Program
People are never too old to start a weight-training program, says a Ball State University exercise researcher. Men and women well past retirement age reap benefits - both physically and psychologically - as a result of resistance training, said Bruce Craig, a member of the university's Human Performance Laboratory. more
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First Evidence Of Gene-Smoking Interaction
Why do some women who smoke cigarettes during pregnancy have low birthweight babies while others do not? Until now the answer has largely been a medical mystery. Now, for the first time, a team of scientists funded in part by the March of Dimes has found part of the answer in how certain key genes interact with cigarette smoke. more
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Information For Patients - What You Need To Know About Offers To Treat Biological Threats
The recent reports of anthrax exposure have spawned numerous websites and e-mails selling Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and other antibiotics for treatment. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns that fraudsters often follow the headlines, tailoring their offers to prey on consumers' fears and vulnerabilities. more
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