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 Disorder Information - January 8, 2009
| Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas has unveiled a new surgical option for Northern Texans to correct a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation. The new Epicor Cardiac Ablation System uses high intensity focused ultrasound allowing surgeons to treat the heart ailment from outside the patient's beating heart without the need for traditional surgery | | A new study is shedding light on the possible repercussions of different drinking behaviors amongst mothers. Teenagers are more likely to develop drinking problems if their mothers are depressed and drink regularly. University of Queensland researchers tracked alcohol related disorders of children through adulthood as part of one of the world's longest health studies | | Fermented cabbage has gained notoriety for its health benefits, as a Korean study finds kimchi, sauerkraut's Asian counterpart, effective in the prevention and treatment of food poisoning. The vegetable, served on countless hot dogs and in many ethnic dishes, is tasting even better to many | | A small study of toddlers with sleep apnea finds they may have more respiratory problems while sleeping on their backs. Researchers say, however, that a larger study may be needed to verify the results, according to WebMD. As of now, researchers are not changing their recommendations about sleep positions | | A British woman claims that she has been seasick on both land and water ever since taking a holiday cruise in the Mediterranean four years ago. The woman, Jane Houghton, 41, developed Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) or Disembarkment Sickness during a week-long trip from Majorca in 2001 with her husband Neil, 42, and 16-year-old son | |
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