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Women suffering from adnexal torsion experience severe pain. Oftentimes, the only remedy is to remove the ovary and fallopian tube making it impossible to have a child.

What Is Adnexal Torsion?

Adnexal torsion is an uncommon condition in the reproductive system of women characterized by abrupt, sharp, and severe pain due to the twisting of the ovary and sometimes also the fallopian tube on the tissues around them. Adnexal torsion oftentimes occurs in women of reproductive age. Ovarian abnormalities are usually the cause.   (more…)

ZOLL Medical Corporation (Nasdaq GS: ZOLL), a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software solutions, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new model of the ZOLL E Series® Monitor/Defibrillator with carbon monoxide (CO) measurement. The product is immediately available for shipment…

There are several essential things to do in the process of losing weight. One of them is the right and focused diet. Without a good diet, weight lost process will never be successfully achieved. Good diet might be the key program that can reduce weight in significant amount. People are often mislead with the best strategy of losing weight. Some weight lost methods do not give an accurate strategy for people to use. Besides, people bodies’ characters are various and thus they cannot simply apply one diet strategy to get the same effective result. In addition, some dietary methods do not give a good result because there is no sufficient explanation about them. (more…)

For a slender body fat is often a measure of the beauty of women, while women at risk of miscarriage during pregnancy creator. (more…)

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Pathway Genomics™, a privately held, venture-backed company, today launched a new campaign designed to facilitate discussions around consumer genetic testing services. Called ‘DNA Conversation Starters,’ Pathway will address a range of topics about genetic testing, further educating members of the media, the genetic testing community, and consumers about the benefits of genetic testing services and the depth of information obtained from Pathway’s Genetic Health and Ancestry tests…

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. today announced that Novo Nordisk has initiated its first Phase I clinical trial with a long-acting oral GLP-1 analogue (NN9924). This milestone releases a $2 million payment to Emisphere, whose proprietary Eligen® Technology is used in the formulation of NN9924. GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a natural hormone involved in controlling blood sugar levels. It stimulates the release of insulin only when blood sugar levels become too high. GLP-1 secretion is often impaired in people with Type 2 Diabetes…

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a position paper to guide ethical relationships among patients, physicians, and caregivers. The Journal of General Internal Medicine has published “Family Caregivers, Patients and Physicians: Ethical Guidance to Optimize Relationships.” The text and an online appendix of resources to help physicians manage relationships with patients and caregivers are available on ACP’s Web site…

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The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) sent a petition to Congress signed by 1,325 AACE members, non-AACE member physicians, allied health professionals and patients opposing a new Medicare policy, which would eliminate consultation codes for specialists. Overturning this policy would preserve access to care for millions of Medicare patients seen by a medical specialist…

Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) applauds the New Jersey State Assembly and Senate for having approved “The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act” on Monday, January 11, 2010. A804/S119 removes state-wide penalties for possession of up to two ounces of marijuana when a New Jersey licensed Physician recommends it for one of the qualified medical conditions including Aids, Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn’s disease among others…