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Tiny Chip Can Measure Estrogen in Breast Tissue
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A new pocket-sized microchip device can measure estrogen levels in breast tissue in just a few minutes using a few drops of blood or needle aspirates, Canadian researchers said on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information
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Capsaicin Acts by Causing Skin Nerve Fibers to Degenerate
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Topical application of capsaicin - the active component in chili peppers - causes cutaneous autonomic nerve fibers to degenerate, according to a November 8th online paper in the Annals of Neurology. Reuters Health Information
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Real-Time PCR Rapidly Diagnoses Mumps
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A real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay is speedy and accurate in detecting mumps virus in various types of clinical specimens, UK and Chinese researchers report in the November issue of the Journal of Medical virology. Reuters Health Information
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Investigational NO Donor Prevents Cardiac Remodeling in Rats
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Murine studies indicate that a novel nitric oxide (NO) donor, LA419, may reduce myocardial hypertrophy, a strong risk factor for cardiovascular events, without affecting the systemic circulation, according to Spanish researchers. Reuters Health Information
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