Author Archives: Jennifer

Most Important Medical Breakthroughs of the 2000s

By Jennifer | Published: January 3, 2010
The 2000s were an incredible decade for medicine. Doctors acknowledge that our knowledge of medical science grew faster in the last ten years than it had in the preceding decade. Every year brought us at least one (and sometimes two or even three!) brand new technique, vaccine, or drug that would improve our lives, help [...]
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100 Inspiring Blogs for People Affected by Chronic Illness

By Jennifer | Published: December 7, 2009
The internet is full of people sharing inspiring stories and experiences for dealing with chronic illness, either in themselves or with someone they love. The following sites are a great starting point for anyone in search of information or compassion. A Chronic Dose – Author Laurie Edwards writes about living well with a chronic illness: managing [...]
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200+ Health and Medical Accounts Worth Following on Twitter

By Jennifer | Published: July 13, 2009
This directory contains the most useful and interesting twitter streams relating to health and medicine. If you know of any great medical twitter users we’ve missed, please let us know. Table of Contents Health Media – Bloggers, Authors, and News Sites Doctors Major Medical and Corporate Institutions Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Health Media: Bloggers, Authors, and News Sites 2healthguru A Chronic Dose A Funky [...]
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Bacteria Might Extend Life

By Jennifer | Published: July 8, 2009
A remarkable drug found originally in Easter Island has been shown to have some amazing properties: Skip forward 35 years and rapamycin has made a stunning journey from the soil of a Pacific island to the besides of the world’s hospitals. Its ability to suppress the immune system means that it’s given to transplant patients to [...]
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