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urine cultures stories: 2 news summaries

 Health History Hidden in Urine 

Metabolites differ across national, ethnic boundaries, could offer insight into disease

Apr 21, 08 10:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - Urine does indeed hold metabolic clues, researchers have found, and could shed light on blood pressure and heart problems, the Times of London reports. "Metabolic profiling can tell us how specific aspects of a person’s diet and how much they drink are contributing to their risks for certain... More »

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China • Japan • United Kingdom • United States • public health • urine cultures • metabolism • metabolites

Docs Skimp on Kids' Health Care: Study

Pediatricians provide standard preventive care less than half time

Oct 11, 07 3:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - American children are not getting adequate preventive care during most visits to their pediatrician, a new study has found. Doctors skip basic screening tests, weight and measurement checks and some standard care for conditions such as asthma, according to the findings in the New England Journal of Medicine. Children in... More »

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asthma • pediatricians • New England Journal of Medicine. • Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute • University of Washington School of Medicine • RAND Corporation • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services • California HealthCare Foundation • urine cultures • diarrhea

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