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Millions Endure Elephantiasis Needlessly
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Millions of people in the developing world suffer needlessly from lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis, because they cannot afford treatment or are too embarrassed to seek it, researchers said on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information
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Senicapoc Shows Promise for Sickle Cell Anemia
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The use of senicapoc, a selective, highly potent Gardos channel blocker, may increase the survival of red blood cells in patients with sickle cell anemia, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
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Pain Highly Prevalent in US Survey
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The results of a telephone survey indicate that at any given time about 27% of people in the US are experiencing pain, according to a report in the May 3rd issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information
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