THE TOP TEN Medical Advances of 1998

Article Abstract:

Nutritionists have discovered evidence that vitamin intake above recommended dietary allowances may help to prevent problems such as cancer and heart disease. Increased B vitamin and calcium intake have proved to be particularly effective. The Institute of Medicine is attempting to set new daily allowances reflecting this knowledge. Other notable medical events of 1998 are presented.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prevention, Information services, Wounds and injuries, Type 2 diabetes, Breast cancer, Exercise, United States. National Institutes of Health, Wound care, Osteoporosis, Vitamins in human nutrition, Human nutrition, Vitamins, Viagra (Medication), Rotavirus infections, Acupuncture, 1998 AD

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The 10 greatest medical advances of 1996

Article Abstract:

One medical advance in 1996 was the announcement that protease inhibitors may help AIDS patients live 20 to 30 years or more. Advances in hearing aids, bypass surgery and the treatment of ulcers, osteoporosis, prostate cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and menopause are discussed.

Medical innovations, 1996 AD

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The top 10 medical advances of 1997

Article Abstract:

Ten of the most promising medical treatments, tests and discoveries made in 1997 are described. They include FDA approval of a monoclonal antibody to treat cancer, use of radio frequency to treat snoring, and use of a laser drill in dentistry.

Analysis, Innovations, Product development, Pharmaceutical industry

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