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Date Title Comments Rating
2007-12-28 Help for musician's dystonia 0 None
2007-12-28 The smell of sound - researchers look at phenomenon synaesthesia 0 None
2007-12-20 Brain abnormalities found underlying borderline personality disorder 0 None
2007-12-20 Tweaking a gene may fix Fragile X syndrome 0 None
2007-12-20 Chronic fatigue syndrome - new research may help diagnosis 0 None
2007-12-20 New treatment option offers hope to multiple myeloma patients 0 None
2007-12-18 New findings on myotonic muscular dystrophy 0 None
2007-12-18 Severe psoriasis associated with increased risk of death 0 None
2007-12-18 How might lack of light cause depression? 0 None
2007-12-18 Adult ADHD significantly impacts on social, financial and personal aspects of life 1 None
2007-12-14 Predicting post-traumatic stress disorders in deployed veterans 0 None
2007-12-14 Plan ahead for holiday meals with persons who have eating disorders 0 None
2007-12-14 Experts call for a change in Australian law to aid people with schizophrenia 0 None
2007-12-13 Time to remove the stigma associated with incontinence 0 None
2007-12-10 Guideline for management of postmeal glucose 0 None
2007-12-10 Program offers help for stuttering 0 None
2007-11-27 New disease model for Huntington's 0 None
2007-11-27 Children with bipolar disorder respond differently to facial expressions 0 None
2007-11-26 Hillary Clinton promises more funds for autism 0 None
2007-11-22 Common medications could cause dry eye experts say 0 5
2007-11-21 Serum carcinoembryonic antigen level can reflect adrenal adenoma 0 None
2007-11-21 Sleep apnea and driving 0 None
2007-11-20 iPod ear - a possible future condition 0 None
2007-11-19 New guideline for how to treat a person's first unprovoked seizure 0 None
2007-11-19 Tinea unguium frequently underdiagnosed by pediatricians 0 None
2007-11-19 JRRD releases single-topic issue on traumatic brain injury and polytrauma 0 None
2007-11-16 From successful aging to severe dementia 0 None
2007-11-16 New clinical standards on the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis 0 None
2007-11-16 New guidelines for ureteral stone management 0 None
2007-11-14 EDMA calls for empowering people with diabetes 0 None
2007-11-13 Potential new targeted treatments for Lupus 0 None
2007-11-13 New guidelines on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer 1 5
2007-11-13 Managing asthma 0 None
2007-11-13 Abnormal immune cells may cause unprovoked idiopathic anaphylaxis 2 5
2007-11-13 New approaches to wet age-related macular degeneration treatment 0 None
2007-11-06 Li-Fraumeni syndrome found, for the first time, in Singapore 0 None
2007-11-06 British experts promise to double lung cancer survival rates 0 None
2007-11-05 Medical causes of iatrogenic renal disorders 0 None
2007-11-05 Prevalence of asymptomatic peripheral artery disease steadily increasing among American adults 0 None
2007-11-04 Family history of bipolar affects decision to have children 1 2
2007-11-02 Prediabetes is a wake up call and a chance for lifestyle changes 0 None
2007-11-02 Practice parameters discuss the evaluation, treatment of circadian rhythm sleep disorders 0 None
2007-11-01 Experts agree on measures to challenge obesity 0 None
2007-10-31 Myths and misunderstandings about bipolar disorder 0 None
2007-10-29 Smoking linked to enduring risk of psoriasis 0 None
2007-10-28 Preventing seasickness 0 None
2007-10-25 Acute pancreatitis and cholangitis 0 None
2007-10-24 New diet guidance for those suffering dysphagia 0 None
2007-10-24 Charcot foot becoming more common 0 1.5
2007-10-24 Harvard health looks at schizophrenia and heart disease 0 None
2007-10-22 Educating local physicians key to care of children with cleft deformities in Zimbabwe 0 None
2007-10-22 Scale back on weight obsession, urges obesity expert 0 None
2007-10-22 Smoking, alcohol, being underweight and poor diet all risk factors for osteoporosis 0 None
2007-10-22 Little evidence to support therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder 0 None
2007-10-19 Services for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder need to be improved say psychiatric nurses 0 None
2007-10-19 Mayo Clinic clarifies diagnosis for primary central nervous system vasculitis (PCNSV) 4 5
2007-10-19 New treatment a cure for Bell's Palsy 11 2.5
2007-10-19 Review of PTSD treatments 0 None
2007-10-17 New therapy for chronic spasticity and rigidity 0 None
2007-10-17 Myositis featured on Discovery Channel 0 None
2007-10-17 Mental disorders are disorders of the brain 0 None
2007-10-16 Nighttime acid reflux and sleep 0 None
2007-10-16 Night-time acid reflux can impact sleep 0 None
2007-10-16 Dermatology's role in advancing the science of wound care 0 None
2007-10-15 Cause and clinical outcome of portal vein thrombosis 0 None
2007-10-15 COPD more common place in China that originally thought 0 None
2007-10-12 New insight into glutaric acidemia type I 0 None
2007-10-12 1st successful treatment for chronic traumatic brain injury 0 None
2007-10-11 Hypoplastic left heart syndrome likely caused by genetic factors 16 3
2007-10-10 Complementary medicine for chronic pain 0 None
2007-10-09 High blood levels of C-reactive protein may be linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration 0 None
2007-10-08 Diabetic neuropathy costs $3.65 billion per year in health-related lost productive time 0 None
2007-10-08 Researchers tackle phantom sounds of tinnitus 0 None
2007-10-08 New guide on pancreatic cancer 0 None
2007-10-04 Good dental care, not antibiotics best for preventing dental-related heart problems 0 2
2007-10-04 Key to colon cancer prevention is regular screenings 0 None
2007-10-04 Tips to manage stress 0 None
2007-10-04 Renewed search for lupus treatments and cure 0 None
2007-10-02 New guidelines for treating low-back pain 0 None
2007-09-29 Ostructive sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure 0 None
2007-09-29 Potential new therapy for uveitis 0 None
2007-09-27 New guidelines for cardiac testing and treatments 0 None
2007-09-27 Autism can improve into adulthood 0 None
2007-09-26 Coping with urinary incontinence 0 None
2007-09-26 Risk of venous thrombosis after air travel exaggerated 0 None
2007-09-25 Relief for arthritic knees 0 None
2007-09-25 Risk of DVT on planes so small... not worth taking pills 0 None
2007-09-25 New treatment for calcific tendinitis 0 4.5
2007-09-25 Possible cause of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis found 0 None
2007-09-24 Type 2 diabetes a massive problem! 0 None
2007-09-20 Discovery of cause of Job's syndrome 0 5
2007-09-18 Rapid testing for pre-natal detection of Down syndrome 0 None
2007-09-18 Communication key to cancer survival 0 None
2007-09-17 New understandings of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of COPD 0 None
2007-09-17 Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to common stomach virus 0 None
2007-09-13 Wearing an eye patch four hours a day for 12 weeks improves vision in children with lazy eye 0 None
2007-09-13 Key arthritis legislation could positively impact nation's most common cause of disability 0 None
2007-09-13 New devices and trials for the treatment and prevention of dialysis access stenosis 0 None
2007-09-12 Pocket guidelines for assessment and management of cardiovascular risk 0 None
2007-09-12 Testosterone in the womb linked to autism 0 None
2007-09-11 Colorectal cancer in Canada 0 None
2007-09-11 New discovery for Fragile X Syndrome 0 None
2007-09-11 Pennsylvania gets to grips with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 0 None
2007-09-11 Most comprehensive recommendations related to lung cancer 0 None
2007-09-10 Millions unaware they have potentially fatal high blood pressure 0 None
2007-09-10 Help for parents with bipolar disorder 0 None
2007-09-09 WHO warns about the impact of depression 0 None
2007-09-05 Scoliosis in adults 5 3
2007-09-05 Purging disorder - new eating disorder 0 None
2007-09-05 ADHD and preschoolers 0 None
2007-09-05 Do not ignore fatigue 0 None
2007-09-05 Experts call for more resources worldwide to deal with mental illness 0 None
2007-09-04 Global health community must act on mental health 0 None
2007-09-04 WHO calls for greater mental health priority 0 None
2007-09-04 Patients with depression may not recover their heart rate variability following heart attack 0 None
2007-09-04 Bipolar disorder a growing health issue 0 None
2007-09-04 Urgent need for better understanding of bipolar disease in children and adolescents 0 None
2007-09-04 Detailed picture of prevalence of ADHD in U.S. 0 None
2007-09-03 Insights into the physiological basis of obesity 0 None
2007-09-03 New ESC-ESH guidelines on arterial hypertension 0 None
2007-09-03 Symposium on children born with clubfoot 0 None
2007-08-30 COPD can no longer be judged as only a disease of the lungs 0 None
2007-08-30 New guidelines for childhood asthma recommend inhaled corticosteroids 0 None
2007-08-29 Are all heart palpitations dangerous? 9 3.1
2007-08-29 GSK supports emphasis on asthma control in treatment guidelines 0 None
2007-08-28 New research findings on Apert's syndrome 0 4.5
2007-08-24 New hope for people with bipolar disorder 0 5
2007-08-24 Restless legs syndrome common and troublesome in children and adolescents 0 None
2007-08-24 New diabetes mellitus clinical practice guidelines 0 None
2007-08-22 Hemorrhoids tips 0 None
2007-08-22 High altitude pulmonary oedema 0 None
2007-08-22 Call for improved treatments of stroke 0 None
2007-08-16 New coalition to tackle sleep disorders in older adults 0 None
2007-08-16 Healthy eating for type 2 diabetes 0 None
2007-08-16 Have you ever experienced pain in your abdomen? 0 None
2007-08-11 Thyroid disease: Understanding hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism 0 None
2007-08-08 Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome? 1 None
2007-08-07 New understanding of Leber congenital amaurosis 0 None
2007-08-07 Overview of common hand conditions and treatments 0 None
2007-08-07 Age-related hearing loss very common 0 None
2007-08-06 What causes rosacea? 0 None
2007-08-06 Autistic intelligence 0 3.2
2007-08-06 Rosacea the result of a trifecta of unfortunate factors 0 None
2007-08-06 Mahjong epilepsy - a new syndrome 0 None
2007-08-03 Insulin Resistance Syndrome could be key to preventing cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's 0 None
2007-08-03 Key signs of appendicitis 0 None
2007-08-02 Mortality rates from pulmonary fibrosis will continue to rise 0 None
2007-08-02 Obesity diagnosis is the strongest predictor of obesity management 0 None
2007-08-02 Psoriasis and eczema misconstrued as contagious could affect social lives of young adults 0 None
2007-08-02 Seven out of ten women with anorexia recover 1 None
2007-08-01 Innovative new psychological treatment program for obsessive compulsive disorder 0 None
2007-08-01 Bipolar disorder phenome database 0 None
2007-08-01 Tips for relief from gastroesophageal reflux disease 0 None
2007-07-31 Maverick medics in the UK find a cheap way to save sight 0 None
2007-07-27 Controversy over use of antipsychotic drugs for dementia 0 None
2007-07-26 New understanding of Sly Syndrome 0 None
2007-07-25 Alkaline diet can combat the effects of acid reflux 0 None
2007-07-24 Double depression 0 None
2007-07-24 New Australian case of prosopamnesia 1 None
2007-07-24 People with writer's cramp have less grey matter in three areas of the brain 0 None
2007-07-20 Restless legs syndrome simulator 0 None
2007-07-19 New approach for restless legs syndrome 0 None
2007-07-18 Tips and fact for belching, bloating, and flatulence 0 1
2007-07-18 Preventive techniques greatly reduce pressure ulcers 0 None
2007-07-18 Saline for chronic rhinosinusitis 0 None
2007-07-18 Short course of corticosteroids after asthma attack beneficial 0 None
2007-07-18 Eating disorders patients are likely to abuse Alli 0 None
2007-07-18 Poor information on diet, but exercise seems good for adult type 2 diabetes 0 None
2007-07-17 Management of faecal incontinence in adults 0 None
2007-07-16 Venous thromboembolism in the U.S. 0 None
2007-07-16 Children with Tourette's better at mental grammar skills 1 None
2007-07-13 Things that can trigger heart attacks, strokes and cardiac arrests 0 None
2007-07-12 Understanding obesity stigma 0 None
2007-07-09 New criteria for probable Alzheimer's disease 0 None
2007-07-09 Leading-edge treatment for Crohn's disease at Pediatric Infusion Center 0 None
2007-07-09 High-risk patients need improved guidance on heart attacks 0 None
2007-07-04 Chronic insomnia can lead to anxiety and depression 0 None
2007-07-04 One in four Britons have mental health problems 0 None
2007-07-02 Four hours in ecomony class doubles the risk for deep vein thrombosis 0 None
2007-06-29 High frequency of sperm abnormalities associated with reduced testicular volume in male lupus patients 0 None
2007-06-29 Quality of life for children with cerebral palsy 0 None
2007-06-27 Tinnitus retraining therapy 0 1
2007-06-26 Greater understanding of fibromyalgia as a true medical condition 0 None
2007-06-23 Discomfort and disability caused by shingles can be avoided 0 None
2007-06-20 New treatments for migraines and chronic headaches 0 None
2007-06-20 Post-holiday syndrome 0 None
2007-06-17 Gaps in diabetes care identified 0 None
2007-06-17 Preventing and treating common foot conditions 0 None
2007-06-17 New guidelines for management of arterial hypertension 1 4
2007-06-17 Diagnosing cancer at early stages imperative for survival 0 None
2007-06-14 Asthma and allergic shock 0 None
2007-06-08 Researchers shed light on congenital diaphragmatic hernia 0 None
2007-06-08 Examination of cancer-related fatigue 0 None
2007-06-08 Sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment 0 None
2007-06-08 Causes and treatment of degenerative disk disease 0 None
2007-06-03 Sexsomnia...the latest sleep disorder 0 None
2007-06-01 New center for the treatment of sarcoma at Cedars-Sinai 0 3
2007-06-01 Diagnosis of aspirin hypersensitivity 0 None
2007-06-01 Uncontrolled asthma is highly prevalent 0 None
2007-06-01 Advances in epilepsy treatment 0 None
2007-05-30 Treating sub clinical hypothyroidism 0 None
2007-05-28 Analysis of repetitive strain injury 0 None
2007-05-24 New tool-kit to educate doctors on osteoporosis 0 None
2007-05-24 Groundbreaking research on type 1 congenital myotonic dystrophy 0 None
2007-05-18 Ulcerative colitis disruptive in relationships 0 5
2007-05-18 Custom-designed contacts improve vision for subjects with keratoconic eyes 0 None
2007-05-18 Stroke prevalence varies across U.S. 0 None
2007-05-18 Venous thromboembolis accounts for 10% of all hospital deaths 0 None
2007-05-17 Environmental toxins may cause autism 0 None
2007-05-17 Good news for for people with mild, persistent asthma 0 None
2007-05-17 Methods for treating lupus nephritis 0 None
2007-05-16 Cronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major and increasing global health epidemic 0 None
2007-05-15 Epidemiology of obesity, pathophysiology, associated disease and management 0 None
2007-05-15 A major factor has been overlooked in the way bleeding stroke patients' survival is calculated 0 None
2007-05-11 Stent thrombosis 0 5
2007-05-10 People with diabetes need more than sunglasses to protect their eyes 0 None
2007-05-10 Frequent urination often indicates an underlying medical condition 0 3
2007-05-09 Bipolar all too often misdiagnosed 0 5
2007-05-09 Bipolar disorder - the clue may be in the genes 0 None
2007-05-09 VA should revise its methods for evaluating post-traumatic stress disorder 0 None
2007-05-08 4 percent of US adults have some form of bipolar disorder 0 None
2007-05-08 New evidence-based guidelines for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 0 None
2007-05-08 Bipolar disorder may be more accurately characterized as a spectrum disorder 0 None
2007-05-08 Facts about rheumatoid arthritis and aging 0 1
2007-05-08 Children with autism cannot read facial expressions 0 5
2007-05-04 New treatments for brain hemorrhage 0 None
2007-05-04 New hope for patients with premature aging condition progeria 0 None
2007-05-02 One out of four people don't know they have hypertension 0 None
2007-05-02 Ultra fast and ultra active: the strange life of the extraocular muscles 0 None
2007-04-27 No data to support leaving small polyps in place 0 None
2007-04-27 Governments must act on biggest epidemic in human history 0 None
2007-04-26 Interactive exercises for repetitive stress injuries 0 None
2007-04-26 New hope for diabetic retinopathy sufferers 0 None
2007-04-26 Difficult to distinguish bipolar symptoms in children 0 None
2007-04-24 Symposium on depression and bipolar disorder 0 None
2007-04-24 New understanding of schizophrenia 0 None
2007-04-24 European Congress on Obesity deals with bariatric surgery techniques, outcomes and metabolic benefits 0 None
2007-04-21 Taming chronic cough 0 None
2007-04-20 Talk beyond pain: Understanding diabetic nerve pain 0 None
2007-04-20 Dry eye remedy 0 None
2007-04-20 Delirium becoming a major burden on health care services in countries with ageing populations 0 None
2007-04-19 Psychological treatments versus treatment as usual for obsessive compulsive disorder 0 None
2007-04-19 Link between psoriasis and diabetes and atherosclerosis 0 None
2007-04-17 Innovative treatment option for excessive sweating 0 1
2007-04-17 Scientists find strong genetic link to Crohn's disease 0 None
2007-04-16 New findings on insomnia 0 None
2007-04-14 New, updated guidelines for esophageal reflux testing 0 None
2007-04-14 Updated guidelines for early management of adults with ischemic strok 0 5
2007-04-12 Clinical psychologist to discuss stress disorder and soldiers in Iraq 0 None
2007-04-10 Varying treatment of asthma 0 None
2007-04-10 Parents well poised to help children overcome bulimia nervosa 0 None
2007-04-10 Canada tackles growing obesity epidemic 0 None
2007-04-10 Obesity a major health issue in Canada 0 None
2007-04-08 Hope for victims of eating disorders in Britain 0 None
2007-04-05 Overcoming denial of medical conditions 0 None
2007-04-05 Pennsylvania's Governor announces grants to support families living with autism 0 None
2007-04-05 Managing adult ADHD 0 None
2007-04-04 Type 2 diabetes is preventable, call for governments to act 0 None
2007-04-04 Leg pain can mean peripheral arterial disease 0 3.5
2007-04-04 First national online autism registry 0 None
2007-04-04 Intensive psychotherapy most effective for treating bipolar depression 0 None
2007-04-04 People with physical disabilities endure substandard health care 0 None
2007-04-04 Emerging genetic research may help scientists recognize children with autism at a younger age 0 None
2007-04-04 Each individual with autism accrues about $3.2 million in costs to society over lifetime 0 None
2007-04-04 Common questions about irritable bowel syndrome 0 None
2007-04-03 Targeted therapies improve colon cancer survival rates 3 None
2007-04-03 Obesity linked to emotional issues in new book 0 None
2007-04-02 ADHD is a risk factor for alcohol problems 0 5
2007-04-02 Possible therapeutic target for Duchenne muscular dystrophy 0 None
2007-03-22 Root of dyscalculia found 0 None
2007-03-22 Researchers discover vitiligo gene 0 None
2007-03-19 Treating sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure reduces incidence of stroke 0 None
2007-03-12 GenoMed prevents sickle cell pain for over a year 0 None
2007-03-11 Department of Defense memo calls for changes to brain injury treatment 0 None
2007-03-11 More research needed in "minimally conscious state" 0 None
2007-03-01 One billion battling with neurological disorders 0 4.5
2007-02-27 Stanford student is visionary behind global fight againts blindness 0 None
2007-02-27 Neurological disorders a global problem 0 None
2007-02-27 Aspirin offers help for Barrett's esophagus 0 4
2007-02-27 Overly anxious and driven people susceptible to irritable bowel syndrome 0 None
2007-02-21 Anorexia nervosa may be genetic 0 4.5
2007-02-20 Surgical improvements for Crohn's disease sufferers 0 5
2007-02-20 The puzzle of mystery dizziness solved 0 None
2007-02-20 Hirsute women may benefit from spearmint tea 1 None
2007-02-19 At last the culprit in Autism is revealed 0 None
2007-02-06 New guidelines on the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular and valvular heart diseases published 0 None
2007-02-05 Lack of help for eating disorders puts sufferers in a "twilight zone" 0 None
2007-02-04 Some tips for SAD sufferers 0 None
2007-02-01 Snoring is not only annoying - it is bad for your health! 0 5
2007-01-30 Media coverage of autism differs dramatically 0 None
2007-01-29 Multiple sclerosis far more common than previously thought 0 3
2007-01-29 Number of Parkinson's sufferers will double in next 25 years 0 None
2007-01-29 Potential protection against failed back surgery syndrome 0 None
2007-01-23 New guidelines for assessing lymphoma response to treatment 0 None
2007-01-22 Call for reform of psychological therapies in the UK 0 None
2007-01-03 Bulimia may result from hormonal imbalance 0 None

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