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West Nile Fever Outbreak Linked to Increased Urbanization and Warmer Winters

A study of the recent outbreak of West Nile Fever in the US state of Texas linked resurgence in cases of the disease to increased urbanization combined with warmer winters. More...
30 Jul 2013

Iodization of Salt Responsible for Increase in IQ

A new study has found that the population in iodine-deficient areas of the United States saw IQs rise dramatically after iodized salt was introduced. More...
30 Jul 2013

Calcium Binder Use for Kidney Disease Questioned

A new study challenges the common clinical practice of prescribing high doses of calcium to patients with chronic kidney disease. More...
29 Jul 2013
Image: Influenza A virus (Photo courtesy of the [US] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)).

Avian Influenza Virus Shows Pandemic Potential

Several qualities that characterize the Chinese H7N9 avian influenza virus suggest to epidemiologists that this strain has the potential to trigger a worldwide flu pandemic. More...
24 Jul 2013

Pharmacologic Safety of Statins as a Class Reaffirmed

A study-level analysis of trials has confirmed that statins as a class are well tolerated, although safety profiles vary from agent to agent. More...
24 Jul 2013

Scoring Method Successfully Identifies Joint Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

A new study has provided evidence that the ARASHI scoring technique is effective at evaluating radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis. More...
24 Jul 2013

Blood Cancers More Frequent in Individuals with Type II Diabetes

The increased incidence of chromosome fragments called clonal mosaic events in blood cells creates a much higher risk of developing cancer, especially blood cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia, for individuals with type II diabetes than for healthy persons. More...
24 Jul 2013
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Neonatal Heel Incision Device
Tenderfoot
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SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Sample-To-Answer Test
SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Cartridge (CE-IVD)
New
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GE SAM
New
Digital Radiography System (Ceiling Free)
Digix CF Series


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