Medical Science

Human Genome Sciences, Inc., (HGSI) was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. It is a biopharmaceutical company in the United States with 880 full-time employees, specializing in the research and development of cures for hepatitis-C, inhalation anthrax,…
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Vascular ultrasound imaging includes various noninvasive ultrasound procedures used to diagnose and evaluate pathology of the veins and arteries within the body. With stroke and diabetes being among the top ten causes of death, vascular ultrasound imaging is essential in…
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The analysis of human DNA has been progressing quickly over the past few years, allowing forensic experts to match a criminal’s DNA with forensic matter found at the scene of a crime. Called genetic profiling, its only issue is that…
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Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) is one of America’s top bio-pharmaceutical companies leading the way in research and development. Its most recent breakthroughs in drug technology include promising treatments for hepatitis C, lupus and cancer. An aging population will require advanced…
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Human Genome Sciences (Nasdaq: HGSI), a biopharmaceutical company, along with GlaxoSmithKline, reported positive results for treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease, in its first phase III trials on Monday, July 20, before the opening bell. Within a…
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There are three methods on how to obtain the body temperature.  Anyone can perform this relatively easy procedure.  There are three methods used to obtain the body temperature, the axillary, the oral and the rectal methods.  You can use any…
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The thyroid gland is the largest pure endocrine gland in the human body. The thyroid is butterfly-shaped and located in the anterior of the neck, on the trachea. The thyroid gland is responsible for the production of thyroid hormone (TH),…
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GOOGLING GOOD FOR GERIATRICS Internet browsing has become a part of our life. There is different opinion about internet browsing. Some says that hours of sitting affect the health and eye sight. But the other says that browsing on internet…
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Biceps tendon is the muscle that forms the anterior part of the upper arm and which contributes to the shoulder movements as well as the flexing and rotating movements of the forearm. The rupture of a biceps tendon can mainly…
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For people who are diabetics, the most important aspect of managing this disease is to monitor blood sugar levels as much as possible, with adherence to diet, exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle. As such, controlling sugar levels in blood…
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