Impact of Scabies in Resource-poor Communities

Published July 27, 2013

Impact of Scabies in Resource-poor Communities

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As ivermectin kills a variety of other parasites, this oral drug is increasingly used for mass treatment. Intervention should … Introduction. Scabies is a public health problem in underprivileged communities throughout the world, not only in low and …
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EnteroMedics Announces PMA Application for VBLOC Therapy in Obesity …

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EnteroMedics Inc. (NASDAQ: ETRM), the developer of medical devices using neuroblocking technology to treat obesity, metabolic diseases and other gastrointestinal disorders, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted …
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Hope for Hep C cure no excuse for risk-taking, expert warns

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And while the newly developed drugs are showing great promise in the treatment of Hepatitis C, prevention rather than cure remains a much better, and much cheaper, option. "Public health measures in the fields of alcohol abuse and obesity are key …
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Seizure Drug May Be Useful in Cocaine Addiction

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Seizure Drug May Be Useful in Cocaine Addiction. Deborah Brauser. Jul 24, 2013 … The primary outcome measures were cocaine and alcohol use, which were assessed on the basis of combined results from the self-reported Timeline Followback and thrice …
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