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Rockford cancer center starts men’s support group

Jun 15, 2010 @ 09:15 AM

ROCKFORD — The inaugural meeting of a cancer support group for men will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday in the lower level of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 N. Bell School Road.

‘Fairly new’ spinal procedure gaining fans in Rockford

(PHOTO) STATIC IMAGE HEALTHY
Jun 11, 2010 @ 12:31 PM

ROCKFORD — Over the course of 18 years, Carol Thompson’s back pain had become so intense and unrelenting that her doctor thought it was at least partly psychosomatic.

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New markers define deadly form of prostate cancer

Jun 07, 2010 @ 12:30 PM

HOUSTON — The tissue and nerves (tumor microenvironment) that surround a prostate cancer contain valuable markers that can help identify patients at greater risk of death from their disease, said a team of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine.

Study: Radiation boosts prostate cancer survival

Jun 07, 2010 @ 11:41 AM

CHICAGO — Doctors are reporting a key advance in treating men with cancer that has started to spread beyond the prostate: Survival is significantly better if radiation is added to standard hormone treatments.

Future nurses get real-life training when man has seizure at college

(photo) SEIZURE AT ROCKFORD COLLEGE
May 07, 2010 @ 10:24 AM

ROCKFORD — To John McWeeny’s recollection, he simply dropped off to sleep while doing music research at Rockford College’s Howard Colman Library.

Study finds possible heart risk with prostate drug

Apr 01, 2010 @ 10:36 AM

Full results of a big study testing a drug for preventing prostate cancer show a higher risk of heart failure, a surprise finding that could dampen enthusiasm for expanding its use.


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  • Federal regulators: ‘Female Viagra’ pill falls short
    Jun 16, 2010 @ 01:06 PM

    WASHINGTON — The first pill designed to boost the female sex drive failed to make a significant impact on libido in two studies, federal health regulators said, though some women did report slightly more sexually satisfying experiences.

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  • Doctors warned about flu shot brand for children
    Aug 06, 2010 @ 12:51 PM

    ATLANTA — A government panel is recommending doctors steer clear of giving one brand of flu vaccine to young children this year because of problems with it in Australia and New Zealand.

  • Children should be monitored early for visual problems
    Aug 06, 2010 @ 12:47 PM

    HOUSTON, Texas – Being able to see clearly is a very important part of learning development. Parents and teachers of early elementary school children should watch for silent warning signs of visual problems, said a pediatric ophthalmologist from Baylor College of Medicine.

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  • Cardiologist joins Rockford Health System
    Aug 19, 2010 @ 07:50 AM

    ROCKFORD — Dr. Nicolai Mejevoi, an interventional cardiologist with 20 years’ experience, has joined the Heart and Vascular Center at Rockford Health System.

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  • Rockford walking group provides motivation for exercise
    Jul 26, 2010 @ 01:42 PM

    ROCKFORD — They walk and, of course, they talk. And the BXtreme Steppers provide each other with the motivation to stick to a regular fitness program. It’s been that way for almost three years for some members of the power walking group that meets with certified fitness trainer Nicole Bryant at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays on the walking path near the Dahlquist Park tennis courts.

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