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Civilian Trauma May Contribute To Combat PTSD

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Veterans with PTSD were more likely to have experienced violence or abuse in civilian life, especially during childhood. Karen Hopkin reports.

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Former South Africa president Mandela admitted to the hospital

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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Former South African president Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital on Saturday for medical tests, although the government said there was no cause for alarm. A statement from President Jacob Zuma’s office gave no details of the condition of the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader. "Former President Mandela will receive medical attention from time to time which is consistent with his age," the statement said. "President Zuma assures all that Madiba is doing well and there is no cause for alarm," it added, referring to Mandela by his clan name. . . .

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Roche breast cancer drug extends overall survival

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ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss pharma group Roche’s drug Perjeta significantly extended the lives of women with an aggressive and incurable form of breast cancer compared to a placebo, according to new data from a late-stage study presented on Saturday. The detailed data presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that the risk of death was reduced by 34 percent in women treated with a combination treatment of the drugs Perjeta and Herceptin plus chemotherapy compared to women treated with Herceptin, chemotherapy and a placebo, Roche said. . . .

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Boehner says Obama pushing U. S. toward “fiscal cliff”

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican House Speaker John Boehner accused President Barack Obama of pushing the country toward the "fiscal cliff" on Friday and of wasting another week without making progress in talks. With three weeks left before a combination of steep tax hikes and deep spending cuts kicks in unless Congress intervenes, Boehner said the administration had adopted a "my way or the highway" approach and was engaging in reckless talk about going over the cliff. "This isn’t a progress report because there is no progress to report," Boehner told reporters at the Capitol. . . .

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Twins have simultaneous and free hip replacements

December 7th, 2012 admin Posted in salud publica No Comments »

To make the high school cheerleading team 40 years ago, twins Deborah and Sandra Fanelli performed an acrobatic move called “the flying splits. ”

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Should breast cancer patients skip the pre-op MRI?

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new review of existing evidence suggests that using magnetic resonance imaging to “stage” a woman’s breast cancer before surgery might do more harm than good. MRI produces a much clearer image than X-rays and ultrasound, and is recommended for detecting early tumors in woman at increased risk for breast cancer. But routinely using the technology once any woman is diagnosed with a tumor may lead to more radical surgery without any benefits, says a team of Australian and U. S. researchers. . . .

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Smokers celebrate as Wash. legalizes marijuana

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The crowds of happy people lighting joints under Seattle’s Space Needle early Thursday morning with nary a police officer in sight bespoke the new reality: Marijuana is legal under Washington state law.

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Strong quake hits off Japan near Fukushima

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TOKYO (Reuters) – A strong quake centered off northeastern Japan shook buildings as far away as Tokyo on Friday and triggered a one-meter tsunami in an area devastated by last year’s Fukushima disaster, but there were no reports of deaths or serious damage. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7. 3, the U. S. Geological Survey said, and thousands of coastal residents were ordered to evacuate to higher ground, but the tsunami warning was lifted two hours after the tremor struck. . . .

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Marijuana goes legal in Washington state amid mixed messages

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SEATTLE (Reuters) – Hundreds of marijuana enthusiasts huddled near Seattle’s famed Space Needle tower on Thursday night with pipes, bongs and hand-rolled joints to celebrate Washington’s new status as the first state in the nation to legalize pot for adult recreational use. The public gathering at the downtown Seattle Center, like a smaller turnout at a nearby spot hours earlier, defied a key provision of the state’s landmark marijuana law, which allows possession of small amounts of cannabis but forbids users from lighting up outside the privacy of their homes. . . .

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Amarin raises funding for heart drug, partnership worries pull down shares

December 6th, 2012 admin Posted in salud publica No Comments »

(Reuters) – Biopharmaceutical company Amarin Corp Plc said it raised $100 million in non-equity financing that will help it form a sales force to launch its heart drug Vascepa, but disappointed investors hoping for a sale or partnership. Amarin shares fell 22 percent in extended trade, after closing at $11. 95 on the Nasdaq on Thursday. “(Strategic) discussions are still quite active but at some point we’ve got to move forward,” CEO Joseph Zakrzewski said on a conference call with analysts. . . .

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