May 27, 2009 -
A commonly-used cancer drug can make patients' fingerprints disappear, potentially causing problems for foreign travel, a doctor warns. One patient was held by US immigration officials for four hours before they allowed him to enter the country.
The case is highlighted in the journal Annals of Oncology.
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Dec 17, 2008 -
This week in NYC we’ve had 60 degree sunshine be replaced by a not-so-chic wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow; weather is dominating everyone’s Facebook status updates - and if our skin had a profile, it would be doing the same. Sprinkle in a little two-holiday-party-a-day-dehydration and as soon as you step into the blistering cold (add wind for extra credit) the largest organism in your body is crying out for help, sending S.O.S. IM’s, texts, and calls to your brain for ‘MORE MOISTURE PLEASE’.
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Jun 04, 2008 -
MN doctors find promising treatment for fatal skin disease
By STEVE KARNOWSKI
Published: Monday, June 02, 2008
Doctors at the University of Minnesota say they've found a promising treatment for a dreadful genetic skin disease that affects children and has always been fatal up to now.
The treatment - a transplant of stem cells obtained from his brother's bone marrow - has given new hope for Nate Liao, a 25-month-old from Clarksburg, N.J., and potentially other patients suffering from the same and similar diseases, the doctors said. Those young patients include another one of Nate's brothers.
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Oct 03, 2008 -
FDA Information regarding poison ivy and other poisonous plants:
On this page:
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/poisonivy090208.html
Recognizing Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
Not Contagious
Tips for Prevention
Tips for Treatment
See a Doctor
First comes the itching, then a red rash, and then blisters. These symptoms of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can start from a few hours to several days after exposure to the plant oil found in the sap of these poisonous plants.
Recognizing Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
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Jun 15, 2008 -
I am loving bright candy colours! Woot! These are from the Hard As Nails
Xtreme Wear collection.
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Mar 03, 2008 -
Amy Winehouse's record label is expected to order her back into rehab this week. Wino met with the suits from Universal over the weekend to discuss 'the need for further treatment.'
Old habits die hard with Winehouse.
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