New hope in the fight against cystic fibrosis
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Pancreati enzyme supplements, antibiotics and high-calorie diets are being used to treat children with cystic fibrosis. Children and youths whose conditions are diagnosed early will not develop the extensive blocking of their body passageways that lead chronic diarrhea malnutrition and infection.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
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New weapons against pain
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Medical scientists have developed innovative new methods of combating pain. These new techniques are a result of the significant advances made over the years in the understanding of pain, its causes and physiological effects.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
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Two against the Sahara
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An Englishman and his Italian wife were the first Westerners to cross the Sahara by camel. An account of their journey is provided.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1992
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