An experimental wearable artificial kidney shows promise as a substitute for dialysis machines, researchers report. More than 2 million people…
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Zimmer wins first US trial over NexGen Flex knee devices
Indiana-based medical device manufacturer Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc on Friday was cleared of liability in the first of more than…
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US Task Force advises blood sugar tests for overweight adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends blood sugar testing for all overweight adults ages 40 to 70…
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Zafgen Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put a partial hold on the development of its obesity…
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Malaria protein may hold key for cancer cure, scientists say
Researchers seeking a vaccine to protect pregnant women against malaria have stumbled across what they believe to be a potential…
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Retail health clinics should be backup to regular MDs, doctors say
Retail health clinics found inside pharmacies and other stores should be used as backups to people’s regular doctors, says a…
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AstraZeneca taps crowd sourcing to find cancer drug cocktails
Drugmaker AstraZeneca is harnessing the wisdom of crowds to help mix tomorrow’s cancer drug cocktails. The company said on Tuesday…
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Birth control pills may offer lasting endometrial cancer protection
Women who use oral contraceptives during their reproductive years may gain long-term protection against endometrial cancer, a review of previous…
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Texas man can eat, drink again after surgery corrects rare condition that caused drastic weight loss
Wayne Weaver had always maintained a steady weight throughout his life, so when he began dropping pounds in fall 2014,…
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3D-printed model helps surgeons correct 2-year-old’s rare facial deformity
Surgeons at Boston Children’s Hospital have reconstructed the face of a 2-year-old with a rare facial deformity by using 3D…
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