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• Method Developed to Protect Healthy Cells from Radiation Damage

• WHO Identifies Major Causes of Premature Death

• Very Low Body Fat Linked to Higher Risk of Death in Dialysis Patients

• Physical Activity and Weight Control Delay Diabetes Onset

• Indian Spice Ingredient Kills Cancer Cells

• MRI Scanner Developed for Lung Diseases

• Diagnosing Tietze's Syndrome Requires a Combination of Imaging Modalities

• Capsule Endoscopy Wireless Transmissions Safe for Heart Patients

• Simple Test Identifies Patients at High Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

• Stem Cell Patch Repairs Damaged Hearts

• Intravenous Dextrose Prevents Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

• Lifestyle Changes Found Critical in Fighting Peripheral Arterial Disease

• H1N1 Influenza Disproportionally Affects the Young

• Scans Reveal Learning "Sculpts” the Brain's Connections

• Adding Oxygen During a Stroke Can Reduce Brain Damage

• CT Scans Show Patients with Severe Cases of H1N1 Are at Risk for Developing Acute Pulmonary Emboli

• Mathematical Model Diagnoses Acute Heart Failure

• DNA Test Key to Targeting Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer

• Survival Rate for High-Risk Childhood Leukemia Doubled by New Treatment