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Dr Richard Channick, MD, Discusses Clinical Trial in Pulmonary Hypertension
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Multiple Research Teams Unable to Confirm High-Profile Alzheimer's Study
Teams of highly respected Alzheimer's researchers failed to replicate what appeared to be breakthrough results for the treatment of this brain disease when they were published last year in the journal Science .
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Aylesbury's Alex feeling fit and strong after first rounds of therapy
The first round of treatment designed to save Alex Novakovic's life has gone well, with the seven year old emerging feeling 'fit and strong'. The Bedgrove Infant pupil, who readers helped send to Boston for life-saving cancer treatment by raising more than A 255,000 in a week, had his first proton therapy session last week.
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Mass United's DaCunha in ICU Following Beating
Mass United FC midfielder Luiz DaCunha is in critical condition after he was beaten outside of a club in Boston early Saturday morning.
Exposure To Traffic Emissions In The Womb Associated With Respiratory Infection In Young Children
Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses ; Water - Air Quality / Agriculture Article Date: 22 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the ... (more)
Report: Pats TE Gronkowski has fourth arm surgery
The Boston Globe cited a league source saying Gronkowski had the procedure done on the forearm that he broke twice in the 2012 season.
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Prenatal exposure to traffic is associated with respiratory infection in young children
ATS 2013, PHILADELPHIA Living near a major roadway during the prenatal period is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection developing in children by the age of 3, according to a new study from researchers in Boston.
Today in R.I. history: Oil leak beneath Bryant College
A year ago today: Save The Bay, Newport Schools and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have teamed up to bring a new hands-on, marine science program to every third-grade classroom in Newport.
New gut microbiome research to explore red meat -- colorectal cancer pathway
The AGA Research Foundation announced a new grant that intends to stimulate research into the relationship between the gut microbiota, one of today's most exciting areas of science, and digestive health and disease.
Patriots' Gronkowski Set For 4th Forearm Surgery
According to NFL Network's Albert Breer, the surgery will be performed by Dr. Jesse Jupiter at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Google's Larry Page Donates Millions for Research on Voice Loss
After sharing that he was suffering from vocal paralysis, Google's CEO Larry Page has donated millions of dollars to the Voice Health Institute to aid research on solving problems that lead to human voice loss.
Man suffers serious burns in Plaistow house fire
A man suffered serious burns to his hands and feet after a two-alarm fire destroyed his home early this morning.
Docs, NPs at odds on pay issues, roles: survey
Physicians and nurse practitioners agree that NPs should practice "to the full extent of their license." But the two groups strongly disagree on whether doctors and nurse practitioners should receive equal pay for providing the same services and on whether NPs can lead a patient-centered medical home practice, according to a survey published in the ... (more)
Women with chronic physical disabilities are no less likely to bear children
Like the general public, health care professionals may hold certain stereotypes regarding sexual activity and childbearing among women with disabilities.
Boston docs: Given risk level, actress made right choice
Boston medical experts say the latest science backs up 37-year-old actress Angelina Jolie's bold, heartbreaking choice to undergo a double mastectomy.
Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
A new combination drug therapy for osteoporosis appears to increase bone density more effectively than any treatment now on the market, according to the results of a small clinical trial.
Irish stage actor Dowling dead at age 83
Stage actor Vincent G. Dowling, who had a long-time association with Ireland's national theater company and performed several times in the Reagan White House, has died in Massachusetts at age 83.