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    Tuesday, August 19th, 2008


    Type 1 Diabetes Study Play Media
    Researchers are studying families with Type 1 diabetes.

    Monday, August 18th, 2008


    Research At Geisinger Health System Play Media
    Geisinger Health System in Danville has many ongoing research studies.

    Vitiligo Play Media
    Researchers believe they've found a potential treatment for a disfiguring skin condition.

    Colon Cancer Combo Play Media
    Researchers believe they've found a more effective way to keep colon polyps from returning and that ...

    Tuesday, August 12th, 2008


    Adult Vaccinations Play Media
    There's no doubt that vaccinations help prevent deadly diseases, but are adult boosters too much of ...

    Macular Degeneration Drugs Play Media
    Dozens of eye centers across the country are comparing two drugs, made by the same company, that ...

    Lymphedema Treatment At UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital Play Media
    An area hospital has a center dedicated to treating lymphedema, a possible side effect of breast ...

    Lung Gel For Emphysema Play Media
    Patients with advanced emphysema may soon breathe easier with the help of a biodegradable gel.

    Kids & Supplements Play Media
    The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends supplements for children who may be at risk for ...

    Monday, August 11th, 2008


    New Technology To Diagnose Hip, Neck & Back Pain Play Media
    A new technology helps doctors study the way you walk in order to diagnose and treat back, hip, or ...

    Tuesday, August 5th, 2008


    How Safe Are Nitrites In Food? Play Media
    Many years ago, some experts expressed a concern that nitrites and nitrates in food could cause ...

    Ovarian Pap Test Play Media
    Researchers are in the process of developing a test for ovarian cancer, that's similar to the Pap ...

    Rosacea Research Play Media
    Researchers are making important progress in understanding rosacea, a skin disorder that affects ...

    Dental Impressions Go High-Tech Play Media
    Some dentists are now using digital technology to create dental impressions.

    Laser Lowdown Play Media
    Americans spend billions of dollars on cosmetic laser procedures every year. But with so many ...

    Friday, August 1st, 2008


    Targeted Knee Surgery Play Media
    In severe cases of knee osteoarthritis, doctors may recommend joint replacement. Traditionally, ...

    Heart Healthy Supplement Play Media
    CoQ10 has been shown to significantly improve symptoms in patients with heart failure.

    Special Report/Body Contouring Play Media
    Many people who undergo gastric bypass surgery to lose weight end up with pounds and pounds of ...

    Tuesday, July 29th, 2008


    Tinnitus Treatment Play Media
    A new device is helping to turn off the noise for people who have tinnitus, a condition in which a ...

    Wii Therapy At UPMC Bedford Play Media
    When you think of physical therapy you don't think of video games, but they're part of the ...

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