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2 Your Health:Preventive Double Mastectomy
Prophylactic mastectomy is highly effective. Studies show it reduces the risk of developing breast cancer by 90 percent in moderate- and high-risk women. Prophylactic breast surgery, also known as a preventive mastectomy, is usually performed on one or both breasts in an effort to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer. The procedure is controversial in the medical community and many physicians feel that it is not appropriate unless it is performed as treatment for breast cancer.
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2 Your Health:Stem cells reverse blindness
In the study, published online by the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers took a small number of stem cells from a patient's healthy eye, multiplied them in the lab and placed them into the burned eye, where they were able to grow new corneal tissue to replace what had been damaged. Since the stem cells are from their own bodies, the patients do not need to take anti-rejection drugs.
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2 Your Health:Understanding tattoo risks
You could be the proud owner of a new tattoo in a matter of hours — but don't let the ease of getting tattoos stop you from making a thoughtful decision about permanent body art. If you first take steps to protect yourself from possible risks, what seems like a cool idea now is less likely to turn into a source of regret later.
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New surgery helps sinus sufferers breath a little easier
A new procedure called sinuplasty is far less traumatic on the nasal tissue than traditional sinus surgery because there's no cutting involved.
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News 2 Interview: Men & Breast Cancer
Breast cancer isn't just a woman's disease. Men also have breast tissue that can undergo cancerous changes. While women are about 100 times more likely to get breast cancer, any man can develop breast cancer. Male breast cancer is most common between the ages of 60 and 70.
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New vision test, Enfant, uses TV to test kids' eye sight
A *new* screening test called Enfant, is designed to study a child's vision as early as nine months of age with minimal effort on their part - just watch TV!
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Adult stem cells may offer promise for damaged hearts
In a field largely still in its infancy, scientists are making headway toward using stem cells to treat heart ailments. Here's a look at what's in the pipeline.
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Medical: 3 D Nose job
Last year, more than 152,430 rhinoplasties were done in the U.S. Scarring and complications can affect the final appearance of a nose job. A high definition telescope and a 3D high definition camera are being used to obtain a better balanced facial appearance for rhinoplasty patients. Tissue glue instead of packing reduces bleeding and swelling and speeds recovery.
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Medical Technology: Graston Therapy
Whether you are a weekend warrior of training for an Ironman competition, injuries can knock you out of the game. But a new form of therapy can diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain. The Graston Technique® is a form of soft tissue manipulation that uses specially designed stainless steel instruments.
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Medical: New Research MS
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Teen survives pin to brain
Back in April, a metal pin from a roto-tiller shot into the 19-year-old's brain.
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