Thursday, October 13, 2016

Inhaled Parkinson's Drug Eases Symptoms

An inhaled version of the Parkinson's drug levodopa can help ease symptoms
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Inhaled Version of Parkinson's Drug May Help Keep Symptoms at Bay

An inhaled version of the Parkinson's drug levodopa can help when patients experience symptoms between doses of the pill form of the medication, a new, small study finds. Levodopa can control...
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Electromyogram (EMG)

Electromyogram is defined as a test that records the electrical activity of muscles. Normal muscles produce a typical pattern of electrical current that is usually proportional to the level of muscle...
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When Complications Arise, Some Hospitals Get Paid a Lot More

Medicare pays some U.S. hospitals two to three times more than others to care for older adults who experience complications after major surgery, a new analysis finds. Those higher payments aren't...
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Mars-Bound Astronauts Could Face Dementia Risk, Study Contends

President Barack Obama's declaration Tuesday to send astronauts to Mars and back by the 2030s might come with health risks to the space travelers, a new study suggests. The study, which was...
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Leave Those Raking Injuries Behind

Jumping in piles of leaves can be great fun, but raking them up afterward can leave you with an aching back. Each year, more than 76,000 Americans are hurt while raking leaves or using other...
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Health Tip: Watching Portions and Your Wallet

You don't have to scrimp on nutritious foods to eat well on a budget. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases suggests...
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