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Single Celled Organism Helps In Understanding How Anesthesia Works

Experiments in one of the oldest forms of life on Earth are helping to answer basic questions about how general anesthesia works, according to a study in the January issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)…

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New clues emerge for understanding morphine addiction

Scientists are adding additional brush strokes to the revolutionary new image now emerging for star-shaped cells called astrocytes in the brain and spinal cord. Their report suggests a key role for astrocytes in morphine’s ability to relieve pain and cause addiction.

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‘Alert Status’ Area In Brain Discoved: New Understanding Of Anesthesia

A new understanding of how anesthesia and anesthesia-like states are controlled in the brain opens the door to possible new future treatments of various states of loss of consciousness, such as reversible coma, according to scientists.

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Understanding Swine Flu (Influenza A H1N1) – Mary Young

Dr. Mary Young, assistant professor of medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses Influenza A H1N1 (swine flu), its symptoms, and steps that can be taken to prevent contracting or spreading the virus. Dr. Mary Young is an assistant professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at Georgetown University Medical Center. She is also director of the HIV Women's Program and a member of the Center for the Study of Sex Differences in Health, Aging and Disease. She is …
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Understanding How The Flu Virus Evolved Can Help Protect Us From It

As the news of the twelfth confirmed American death from Swine flu breaks and fears mount, we need expert advice fast. Enter William Meller, MD, an expert on evolutionary medicine who brings a unique understanding of the flu virus’ evolution and offers invaluable advice for protecting ourselves from it. Meller is the author of the new book Evolution Rx: A Practical Guide to Harnessing Our Innate Capacity for Health and Healing.

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Understanding Bulimia (College Health Guru)

Bulimia nervosa affects up to 4.2 percent of the females in the US Learn more at College.HealthGuru.com?YT Bulimia nervosa affects up to 4.2 percent of the females in the US If you find yourself needing to vomit after you eat, it's time to get some help. Watch this video for more information, including help with bulimia recovery and more on other eating disorders.
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Health Protection Agency Leads Work On Gaining Greater Understanding Of Swine Flu Virus

Scientists at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) have produced the first genetic fingerprint of the swine flu virus infecting humans across Europe. The virus’s entire genomic sequence will now be studied alongside other genetic information to give a greater understanding of how the virus behaves as it infects individuals. As viruses are transmitted there is potential for them to evolve and change their behaviour.

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Progress Made In Understanding Causes And Treatment Of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a poorly understood chronic disease characterized by infertility and chronic pelvic pain during intercourse. It affects between 5 to 10 million women in the US. A researcher who has studied it for 15 years describes the progress his lab has made in identifying the causes of and medical treatment for this disease.

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