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The Best Way To Decrease Post-Mammogram Stress

...hat the immediate completion of follow-up may have minimized the effect of a false-positive reading to the extent that they never perceived their mammogram as being abnormal. Thus researchers conclude that rapid evaluation of mammogram results may be a more effective approach to decreasing anxieties than tryi...

Passive Smoking A Health Hazard Unnoticed

...ve smoking is a public health hazard and should be minimized ....

Consume Omega-3s &d Omega –6s and Prevent Osteoporosis

...atio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids minimized the bone loss typically brought on by the low levels of oestrogen in women after menopause. Researchers also say that a higher intake of omega-6 fatty acids leads to an increased production of compounds associated with bone loss. In conclusion rese...

Water Borne Diseases causing More Havoc in Mumbai

...nd Missouri in 1993. The risk of outbreaks can be minimized if the risk is well recognized and disaster-response addresses the provision of clean water as a priority. The danger of malaria is more during the monsoon season due to breeding of mosquitoes and when the water starts receeding and some of it rema...

Encephalitis Spreads to Nepal

...the impact of the disease in the district has been minimized significantly," he said. Source- IANS...

Immunosuppressive drug shows promise in treatment of eye disorder

...from the study. However, these side effects can be minimized by reducing the dosage of the drug in most of the cases, which offers a new ray of hope in the treatment of eye disorder....

Anti-Microbial Coating For Use Over Biomedical Devices Developed

...l infections due to long term use of catheters are minimized by removal and replacement of the catheter at frequent intervals. This again means an additional expense for the patient. Some of these bacteria that are present on medical devices even settle on contact lenses, leading to eye infection and inflamm...

Are Women Not Hearty Enough Towards Seeking Heart Care?

...sting gender gap in the health care delivery ca be minimized to a large extent. ...

Dummies Serve To Reduce Chances Of SIDS

...es of the babies falling a victim to cot death are minimized with the use of dummies, according to a study which the British Medical Journal published. The babies who share their bed with their mothers//, or whose mothers’ smoke are particularly at risk where the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is concerne...

EU medical chief says Europe ready for bird flu

... of birds. Contact with infected birds should be minimized and people should be separated from possible sources of infection. The guidelines recommended use of protective equipment such as disposable gloves, masks, goggles or helmets when dealing with suspicious birds, and the use of anti-viral drugs if nee...

Poultry Workers To Adopt Anti-Flu Guidelines

...ct with the birds that are infected should also be minimized according to the guidelines. The use of anti-viral drugs has been suggested in addition to helmets, gloves, and masks when dealing with birds which are suspected to be infected. The chances of poultry workers getting infected with H7N7 are much highe...

Reindeer Provide Valuable Insights Into Sleep Disorders

...erhaps the disruptions to the daily routine can be minimized to the maximum possible extent. "By looking at what the 'natives' [reindeer and other Arctic animals] do, we may learn something that can be of importance in finding a cure for human problems. In fact, one anecdotal cure for sleep disturbances duri...

Mathematical Model Can Now Help Predict Asthma Risk

...h this model, this long period of waiting would be minimized as it eliminates the need for a positive asthma episode. Furthermore, it has been found that the asthma attacks were highly variable and random in patients with severe asthma. One probable reason behind this observation could be hypersensitivity of...

Pay Cut Leads To Increased Levels Of Insomnia Among Workers

...ing session was of a great help. He said that it minimized the effects of insomnia and can be applied to other sources of job-related stress. In conclusion he said that it could be instituted as a preventive measure rather than a therapeutic measure....

Aluminum Salts In Underarm Deodorants Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer

...to consideration. Exposure to cadmium salts can be minimized through quitting smoking. The researchers further recommended minimal application of deodorants around the breasts and under the arms. As an alternative, washing with soap and water, twice a day can cut down the associated cancer risk....

Strict Vigilance against Bird Flu in Hong Kong

...us diseases and the risk of human infection can be minimized if all sectors maintain vigilance and adopt preventive measures. ...

Azathioprine Can Soon Revolutionize Eczema Treatment

... increased susceptibility to infections, it can be minimized by modulating the drug dosage depending on the ability of the patient to metabolize the drug. 'I'd tried everything so had no hesitation in taking part in the trial. At its worst, I'd been covered from head to toe in eczema sores. It was so painful...

Britain's Bird Flu Contingency Plans Faces Criticism

...ability of the National Health Service to cope are minimized and business and essential services can be sustained,' he said in a response statement. Stockpiling of bird flu drugs could to large extent help in effective management of potential bird flu pandemic. 'It may work at an individual level. It might e...

Soothing Approach Minimize Bawling Babies Cry – Study Find

...etting the baby to cry for a while. Tears can be minimized to a great level by comforting them only on demand and not every time said St James-Roberts. ...

Scots Put on Alert as Diabetes Cases Rise

...unt to about 170,000 people. But this trend can be minimized persuading the scots to improve their diet and levels of regular exercise. The Action Plan would basically focuses on improving access to education and information, which would allow more people to manage the condition themselves. While on a visit to...

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