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Fecal incontinence is highly underreported
ScienceDaily (Sep. 26, 2012) Fecal incontinence, or the inability to control the bowels, is a highly underreported and stigmatized condition, according to colorectal surgeons at Loyola University Health System (LUHS)
Iced tea can contribute to painful kidney stones
ScienceDaily (Aug. 2, 2012) This is the peak season for drinking iced tea, but a Loyola University Medical Center urologist is warning the popular drink can contribute to painful kidney stones.
Quirky fruit fly gene could point way to new cancer drugs
ScienceDaily (June 14, 2012) Loyola researchers are taking advantage of a quirk in the evolution of fruit fly genes to help develop new weapons against cancer. A newly discovered fruit fly gene is a simplified counterpart of two complex human genes that play important roles in the development of cancer and some birth defects.
Study debunks common myth that urine is sterile
ScienceDaily (Apr. 9, 2012) Researchers have determined that bacteria are present in the bladders of some healthy women, which discredits the common belief that normal urine is sterile
Surprising finding from smoke inhalation study
ScienceDaily (Apr. 1, 2011) An award-winning Loyola University Health System study includes some unexpected findings about the immune systems of smoke-inhalation patients. Contrary to expectations, patients who died from their injuries had lower inflammatory responses in their lungs than patients who survived
Experimental approach may improve healing of diabetic wounds and bed sores
ScienceDaily (Feb. 8, 2011) Loyola University Health System researchers are reporting on a promising new approach to treating diabetic wounds, bed sores, chronic ulcers and other slow-to-heal wounds.
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