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December 21, 2011
Phantom firms bleed millions from Medicare
MIAMI/ATLANTA (Reuters) - By the time authorities busted a fake AIDS clinic in Miami, it had bilked Medicare of more than $4.5 million. Still, the man behind the scheme remained far ahead of the agents pursuing him.
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September 19, 2011
Laser for varicose veins no better than surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Laser therapy doesn't appear to outshine the standard surgery to treat severe varicose veins, new research suggests.
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November 25, 2010
Treating testes trouble early may save fertility
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Infertility is probably the last thing on teenage boys' minds. However, a new study out of Brazil suggests that early treatment of a common testicular condition could preserve future fatherhood potential for some adolescents.
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July 20, 2009
Superficial blood clots may be warning sign: study
CHICAGO (Reuters) - About a quarter of patients who have superficial blood clots on their legs may be at risk for more serious clots deep in their veins, Austrian researchers reported on Monday.
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June 24, 2009
Miami group charged in $100 mln Medicare fraud
MIAMI (Reuters) - A band of conspirators in Miami defrauded the U.S. healthcare system by creating phony clinics that churned out $100 million of medical bills in five states, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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May 7, 2009
Obesity, heavy lifting up risk of pelvic disorder
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who are overweight or perform heavy lifting or have certain conditions affecting the body's connective tissue may be at increased risk of having weakened pelvic muscles, a new study suggests.
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September 16, 2008
Varicose vein treatment eases hunger for pigs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A treatment for varicose veins helped cut the appetites of healthy, growing pigs and might offer a less radical alternative to weight-loss surgery for obese people, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
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January 1, 0001
Physical health problems often accompany PTSD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after experiencing a disaster may also face an increased risk of physical health problems, Dutch researchers report.