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Archive - Mar 2012

March 29th

Increasing incidences of brain tumours calls for more spend on vital research

With more children and people under the age of 40 dying of a brain tumour than any other cancer in the United Kingdom, a leading researcher at Queen's University Belfast is calling for an increase in
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Amerigroup announces successful efforts at preventing premature births

Amerigroup Corporation announced its successful efforts at preventing premature births – as well its commitment to protecting access to affordable drug therapies for at-risk mothers – at the annual No
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FDA clears BD MAX assay for detecting GBS DNA in Lim Broth cultures

BD announced today the U.S.
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MiR-375 regulates IL-13-induced changes in allergic diseases

Researchers have taken a critical step in understanding how allergic reactions occur after identifying a genetic signature for regulation of a key immune hormone, interleukin (IL-13).

Scientists explore number of strategies to prevent anesthesia-induced injury in infants

Recent clinical studies have shown that general anesthesia can be harmful to infants, presenting a dilemma for both doctors and parents.
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Chromosomal abnormality in children with ependymoma linked with poorer chance of survival

A chromosomal abnormality in children with a deadly form of brain cancer is linked with a poorer chance of survival, clinician scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered.

iSonea launches post-market study of WheezoMeter device for pediatric asthma

Medical technology company, iSonea Ltd. today announced the launch of a post-market study using iSonea's WheezoMeter monitoring technology.

Club Chef LLC Recalls Salsa Because Of Possible Health Risk

Club Chef LLC is recalling its 12 oz., 16 oz. and 5 lb.
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Greater out-of-pocket asthma medication costs associated with frequent hospitalizations among children

Greater out-of-pocket asthma medication cost was associated with small reductions in medication use and with more frequent asthma-related hospitalizations among children ages 5 years or older, accordi
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Rationality of infants has been overstated, finds study

In a widely noticed study, developmental psychologists reported that 14-month-old infants imitate an unusual action if it was chosen deliberately by the person they observed, but not if it could be at
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