Day: November 8, 2012
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Surgery calms patient’s epilepsy-related seizures
In June, Tommy Schroader was in the crystal blue waters off Grand Cayman Island petting a giant stingray. Read MoreNov 8, 2012
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Commonly prescribed oral diabetes drug offers cardiac benefits
Patients prescribed the diabetes drug metformin have a lower risk for heart attack, stroke and death than patients taking sulfonylurea drugs. Read MoreNov 8, 2012
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Despite their thick skins, alligators and crocodiles are surprisingly touchy
Researchers have discovered that alligators and crocodiles possess one of the most acute senses of touch in the animal kingdom. Read MoreNov 8, 2012
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Kidney woes during heart failure
Levels of the protein NGAL may be a good predictor of worsening kidney function in patients with acute heart failure. Read MoreNov 8, 2012