Deformed frogs linked to vitamin A compounds study
Scientists from the University of California Irvine and the Salk Institute report retinoids, vitamin A compounds, may contribute to frog deformities found across 32 states including Minnesota. They note triangles in leg segments and altered digits, with water samples from a Minnesota lake showing retinoid presence. Further factors remain possible.
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David Gardiner
University of California At Irvine
Henderson
Minneapolis
Gardiner
Minnesota
Bruce Blumberg
Salk Institute of
la Jolla
Calif
Blumberg
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
FDA approves low-dose estrogen pill for osteoporosis
The FDA approves Estratab 0.3 milligram estrogen as effective in protecting against bone thinning with fewer side effects. About 10 million Americans suffer osteoporosis, mainly elderly women, while standard doses remain at 0.625 milligram.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Solvay Pharmaceutical
Health and Fitness Fair at USC Aiken 1996
The University of South Carolina Aiken hosts its annual Health and Fitness Fair on a Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Activities Center Gym. The event offers free screenings and health information to students, faculty, staff, and the community, with services such as glaucoma checks, cholesterol risk, blood pressure, blood sugar, vision, height and weight, and back screening. Sponsored by the School of Nursing, School of Education, and the Wellness Program, the fair provides free services and contact details for more information.
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University of South Carolina Aiken
School of Nursing
School of Education
USC Aiken
Tiny camera surgery eases chronic heartburn in patients
Canton Ga doctors use laparoscopic techniques guided by a small camera to wrap the stomach around the esophagus, creating a tight collar on the lower esophageal sphincter. The procedure, first developed by Rudolph Nissen in 1951, reduces recovery time and allows many patients to go home the day after.
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Canton
John Barry McKernan
Clinton
McKernan
Rudolph Nissen
Nissen
Heartburn surgery steps through laparoscopic approach
A surgical team uses long instruments and a tiny camera to perform a laparoscopic procedure for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Six abdominal incisions accommodate tools and a camera, the liver is moved, and the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophagus to create a tight collar before finishing with sutures.
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Melissa Fontaine
Atlanta
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