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   Commonly used pain reliever may be associated with asthma in children and adultsNew research shows that the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in both children and adults exposed to the drug. 5 Nov 2009 14:01 Impact of exposure to metals on Parkinson's disease revealedProlonged exposure to metals, pesticides or environmental chemicals contribute to Parkinson's disease. 4 Nov 2009 11:27 Smartphones for diabetic patientsCellular phones - once a luxury used strictly for talking - have taken on many new roles in recent years. Now researchers at Saint Louis University and Old Dominion University in Virginia say smartphones can be used to help elderly diabetics manage their health and learn more about their condition. 30 Oct 2009 13:50 Low birth weight children face higher risk of developing asthma later in lifeA new study from the medical university Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm shows that children born with low birth weight are at a higher risk of developing asthma later in life. The study, which is published in the journal Pediatrics, is based on data on the incidence of asthma in 10,918 twins from the Swedish Twin Registry. 13 Oct 2009 14:07 New findings on Alzheimer's disease suggest a possible way for treatmentThe action of a small protein that is a major villain in Alzheimer's disease can be counterbalanced with another brain protein, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Centre have found in an animal study. 8 Oct 2009 13:16 World Osteoporosis Day 2009 this OctoberDuring World Osteoporosis Day (WOD), on 20 October 2009, the ‘Stand Tall' campaign will recommence continuing to mobilise general public to assist in the call to improve osteoporosis healthcare policies in government healthcare systems, private insurance companies and corporate healthcare networks, this call to action will be maintained during National Osteoporosis Month (November). 7 Oct 2009 10:04 Visual arts join CANSA to raise cancer awarenessSouth African artists will address the fight against cancer at an exhibition in October in a show of support for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). CANSA will host its fourth group art exhibition with the theme 'Cancer a 2nd Chance' at the William Humphreys Art Galley in Kimberley from 1 - 22 October 2009 to help spread awareness about the fight against cancer. 2 Oct 2009 07:42 Campaigning for Cancer launches website
Grow your mo' to raise prostate cancer awarenessThe Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa is a non-profit organisation that aims to save men's lives by promoting awareness of prostate cancer and initiatives to fight cancer. The Grow your Mo' campaign is a means for the public to particpate in raising awareness and funds. 16 Sep 2009 10:53 Lung cancer to dive for
Study reveals long-term benefits of swimming for children with asthmaResearch has shown that swimming aids asthma symptoms in children. The activity has been proven to be an effective non-pharmacological intervention for children and adolescents, according to a study in Respirology published by Wiley-Blackwell. 21 Aug 2009 11:08 10th Annual Cancer Survivors Day celebrated
News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content Intensive lipitor therapy provides sustained risk reduction of cardiovascular events 31 Mar 2009 10:13 Quality of life after late invasive treatment for occluded arteries 25 Feb 2009 08:44 Increased antihypertensive use has cut cardiovascular events in Canada 22 Feb 2009 14:35 Inhaled steroids linked to pneumonia in people with COPD 20 Feb 2009 11:00 Efficacy and safety of insulin analogues 18 Feb 2009 09:08 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather   Other industry news
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Cancer will become the number one cause of death in the world by 2010, confirms John R. Seffrin PhD, CEO of the American Cancer Society. The burden of cancer has shifted from developed countries to developing nations and urgent steps need to be taken to address this problem in Africa. 
In 2006, financial planner Teresa Rainier and business owner Leni White met on a “liveaboard” holiday in the Red Sea. They had lots in common. They were both mothers, both lived in Port Elizabeth and they both loved diving, the reason for their trip to Egypt. (Liveaboards are scuba diving boats for tourists who spend their holiday on the boat.) 
The GVI Oncology Group hosted the 10th Annual Cancer Survivor's Day at His Peoples Church, N1 City, Cape Town on 15 August 2009. The event was one of a number of events, marking August as Cancer Awareness Month in South Africa. 
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