October 2006

Muscle cells self-destruct rather than grow with use

Muscle cells that should grow stronger with use instead self-destruct when a protein called BAG3 isn't around, researchers have shown.

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Uninsured Numbers Keep Climbing

BETHESDA, MD, 22 September 2006 — The number of Americans without health insurance climbed to a record high in 2005, with 46.6 million people, or 15.9% of the population, saying they lacked coverage for medical care, according to the Census Bureau's annual update of income, poverty, and health insurance coverage.

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Warn Patients: Long fingernails carry harmful bacteria

BETSY BATES (Los Angeles Bureau)

PORTLAND, ORE. — Cosmetic nails are here to stay, so physicians would do well to learn about the glittery accessories driving a $6.8 billion a year industry, Dr. Phoebe Rich said at the Pacific Northwest Dermatological annual scientific conference.

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