Baclofen: the drug temporarily authorized in France
© DRBaclofen, sold in France under the name Lioresal, is a muscle relaxant prescribed to fight against "spastic contractures of...
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Maternities: the failed perinatal policy
Level 3 maternities congested while level 1 maternities are neglected, gynecologists and midwives denounce the deviation of the perinatal plan.Sent...
Read moreIrradiation with IMRT
IMRT is intensity modulated radiotherapy. Intensity modulated radiotherapy, or IMRT, is one of the most advanced methods of treatment among...
Read moreYour balloon at the office
November 14, 2003 - Forget about ergonomic chairs costing several hundred, if not a few thousand, of dollars ... More...
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Isolation: loneliness also affects young people
© iStockphoto A study by the Fondation de France reveals that, since 2010, loneliness has affected an additional 1 million...
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Jean-Marc Ayrault authorizes a shooting room
The Prime Minister has given the green light to the experimentation of a drug consumption room in the capital.Announced for...
Read moreStrawberries would be on the trip to Mars
November 14, 2003 - Before embarking on the conquest of the planet Mars, man must find a way to effectively...
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Tobacco: it’s the fear of wrinkles that makes us quit smoking
© iStockphoto According to a study by Professor Brian Williams of the University of Stirling, Scotland, the images and shocking...
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Caroline Raquin: the fight of an angry midwife
For Women's Rights Day, pourquoidocteur paints the portrait of Caroline Raquin. The leader of midwives is fighting to gain recognition...
Read moreCOPD kills silently
At the last French-language pneumology congress, a survey showed that this disease is still unknown ... Yes, unrecognized and insidious…...
Read moreEpilepsy, the falling sickness
When brains cause muscle cramps Epilepsy used to be called 'falling sickness'. Patients can have a severe attack of muscle...
Read moreOttawa studies energy bars and drinks
November 17, 2003 - In the utmost secrecy, the Government of Canada last year undertook a major investigation into the...
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Women are drinking more and more alcohol
© iStockThe 4th scientific day of the Ireb devoted to the consumption of alcohol by women made it possible to...
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A kidney removed through the navel using a robot
A kidney removed through the navel in a single incision using a robot. A first in Europe. French, the technical...
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train your heart
Prevent cardiovascular disease It is sometimes forgotten, but your heart is a muscle. An essential part of feeling good is...
Read moreChinese medicine: breakthrough against AIDS?
November 17, 2003 - A drug inspired by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is said to have given interesting results in...
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Anti-cancer: at 50, drink 3 cups of coffee a day
Drinking coffee regularly from your 50s can add a few years to your life expectancy! This is the somewhat surprising...
Read moreWater of vital importance
Drink 2 liters a day during heat wave Summer. The mercury is creeping up and sunbathers are taking it. Until...
Read moreSixty percent fewer heart attacks without second-hand smoke
November 18, 2003 - The number of heart attacks fell 60% in less than six months when the city of...
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Allergies: Carrefour launches a gluten-free range
Pasta, pizza bases, chocolate shortbread and snacks, brown bread with wholemeal rice ... a range of 16 savory and sweet...
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Drug safety: how to monitor side effects
Underestimated risks, underreporting of undesirable effects by doctors, Marisol Touraine wants to attack the drug monitoring system."We must do everything...
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Counting calories
Choose the right product More and more people look at the label before purchasing a new product in the supermarket....
Read moreIs the expression of anger less harmful to health?
November 18, 2003 - Exposed anger is less damaging to health than repressed and restrained anger, if we are to...
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Warning on HydroxycutTM food supplements
The health authorities of the United States (Food and Drug administration, FDA) and Canada (Health Canada), have just recommended stopping...
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Contraceptive pills: Marisol Touraine, target of criticism
While the Medication Agency has not delivered its verdict on the drug Diane 35, the management of this case by...
Read moreBullying in adults
What are you doing about it? Constantly harass someone until he is near despair. Typically something for children? Nope, adults...
Read more“Pesticides and health” conference: pesticides scrutinized
MONTREAL (PasseportSanté.net), November 19, 2003 - Pesticides are ubiquitous in the environment and their impact on health is still difficult...
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Pregnancy tests are available in supermarkets
© iStockThe Hamon law on consumption takes effect today and authorizes supermarket sales and in drugstores, pregnancy and ovulation tests.Without...
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The modalities of Diane’s suspension 35
The Medicines Agency has just announced the suspension of Diane 35, a drug used by 315,000 women."If there is any...
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A vaginal ring, a future anti-HIV and herpes weapon?
Trials will soon begin to test a new anti-HIV vaginal ring. Its American designers ensure that in addition to protection...
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