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Actress Gina Lollobrigida's Diamonds Fetch $4.9 Million At Auction
(Reuters) - Diamond jewelry belonging to Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida sold for more than 4.74 million Swiss francs ($4.9 million) on Tuesday in Geneva and set a record for pearl earrings, auctioneer Sotheby's said. Lollobrigida, a leading sex symbol...
Tags: Auction Service, Human Accomplishments, Celebrities, Sotheby's Holdings Incorporated, Italy
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Living Well with Cancer Series
Educational Series January through March 2013 Please join us for these free classes designed to improve your cancer journey. We do ask that you pre-register as space is limited--really! To register, call 574.287.4197 and tell us what you would like to...
Tags: Pathology, Medical Specialization, Health Treatments, Marketing, Radiation Therapy
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9 Myths about Breast Cancer
With all the talk about breast cancer, you’re bound to hear a few things that simply aren’t true. So, in an effort to help keep you informed, We’ve compiled a list of the most common myths about breast cancer that patients ask about....
Tags: Health Organizations, Arts and Culture, Diseases and Illnesses, Mammogram, Folklore and Mythology
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The Courageous Battle For Life Behind Every Pink Ribbon
This month you will likely see a lot of pink ribbons in celebration of breast cancer awareness month. Those ribbons are more than just decorations. Behind each one is a woman who has had to face the frightening diagnosis of breast cancer… and the...
Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Specialization, General Practitioners, Science and Technology
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New bird flu strain may be capable of spreading from human to human - study
ReutersHONG KONG (Reuters) - The H7N9 bird flu virus may be capable of spreading from human to human and can be transmitted not only through direct contact but also through airborne exposure, researchers at the University of Hong Kong have found. The...Tags: Health Organizations, International Organizations, Diseases and Illnesses, Science and Technology, Hong Kong
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Study: Women Movie Critics Fewer Than 20% on Rotten Tomatoes
ReutersMay 24 (TheWrap.com) - The age of the Internet has not been kind to female movie critics. According to a new study titled "Gender @ the Movies" obtained by TheWrap ahead of its Friday release, film criticism has become even more male-dominated in the age...Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, Identity Thief (movie), New York Observer, Movies, Minority Groups
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Online tool reduces inappropriate medical tests
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A web-based decision-making tool that alerts heart doctors when diagnostic tests would not be useful for a specific patient can curb wasteful procedures, according to a new study. "This educational tool helps doctors determine...Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Angiograms, Massachusetts General Hospital, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Specialization
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New J&J anti-depressant related to 'Special K' party drug
ReutersNEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson said it plans to seek approvals for 11 new drugs by 2017, including a treatment for patients with depression who have failed to benefit from standard medications. The intranasal drug, called...Tags: Stock Market, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses, Pharmaceuticals, Drugs and Medicines
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Merck halts development of experimental Parkinson's drug
ReutersMay 23 (Reuters) - Merck & Co has ended development of preladenant, an experimental drug for Parkinson's disease, after initial data from three late-stage trials proved disappointing. New Jersey-based Merck said the decision to discontinue the studies...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Science and Technology, Merck & Company Incorporated, Parkinson's Disease
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Aveo says partner Astellas will not seek EU nod for kidney cancer drug
Reuters(Reuters) - Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc said it was informed by its partner Astellas Pharma Inc that the Japanese company would not be seeking marketing approval for their experimental kidney cancer drug in Europe. Aveo shares fell about 13 percent in...Tags: Bayer AG, Colon Cancer, Trials, Drugs and Medicines, Litigation
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On-campus FAU treatment center aims to get students back on track
In his 12th year of recovery from substance abuse, Andrew Burki drew upon his own young adult experience in developing Life of Purpose, a treatment center for young adults that opens on Tuesday. The center will be located at The Research Park at...
Tags: Boca Raton, Drugs and Medicines, Education, Students, Research
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LETTER: Shield Daughters From Hazardous Contraceptives
Regarding the May 19 letter "Be An Advocate For Your Life": Parents need to advocate for their daughters as well. Health care providers do not routinely inform both parents of minors and patients that oral contraceptives are classifed as Group I...Tags: Birth Control, Children's Health, Health Treatments, Plan B (drug), Family
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