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Weekly Medical News Newsletter - 3 December 2007

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Acid Reflux/GERD News
Astrazeneca Receives First European Approval For Nexium(R) In Pediatric Gerd30 Nov 2007

ADHD News
Dore: Ground Breaking Drug-Free Treatment For ADHD, USA03 Dec 2007
New Study Finds Working Memory Training Produces Lasting Improvements In Kids With Attention Deficits03 Dec 2007
VYVANSE Demonstrates Significant Efficacy For Treatment Of ADHD For Up To 12 Hours After Administration30 Nov 2007

Aid / Disasters News
WFP Urges More Support For Vulnerable Iraqis In Syria03 Dec 2007
WFP Food Provides Daily Meals To Mogadishu's Hungry -- First Time In 15 Years03 Dec 2007
UK And Other Wealthy Commonwealth Countries Urged To Help Poorer Member Countries Improve Infrastructure02 Dec 2007
Telemedicine: Health Alert Via Satellite01 Dec 2007
WFP To Feed Worst Affected By Bangladesh Cyclone For Six Months30 Nov 2007
UNICEF Appeals For Nearly $30 Million To Support The Needs Of Children And Women Affected By Cyclone Sidr29 Nov 2007
New Automated System IDs Victims Of Mass Disasters In Minutes28 Nov 2007
American Red Cross Recognizes State Street Foundation For Contributions To The Disaster Relief Fund27 Nov 2007

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Neuroligical Damage Inflicted By Club Drugs Likened To Traumatic Brain Injury01 Dec 2007
Inconsistency And Incoherency In Drug Policy The Focus Of New Book29 Nov 2007
Drug Abuse Research At UH Funded By National Institutes Of Health Grant29 Nov 2007
New Program For Helping College Students To Cope Finds Safer Ways Than Drinking27 Nov 2007
Mexican Americans Carrying Haplotype H6 Of The CYP2E1 Gene Have A Greater Risk Of Alcoholism27 Nov 2007
Attention And Working Memory In Recovering Alcoholics May Be Enhanced By Nicotine27 Nov 2007
Those With Alcohol Dependence And Conduct Disorder More Likely To Having A High Number Of Sex Partners27 Nov 2007
Adolescent Alcohol Use Influenced By Both Gender And Friendship27 Nov 2007

Allergy News
Inspire Initiates Phase 3 Trial Of Epinastine Nasal Spray For Allergic Rhinitis30 Nov 2007
Asthma UK Comment On The Department Of Health's Response To The House Of Lords Science And Technology Committee Report On Allergy28 Nov 2007

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
EPIX Pharmaceuticals To Present At CBI's Alzheimer's Drug Development Summit29 Nov 2007
Dementia Screening In Primary Care: Is It Time? USA29 Nov 2007
High Blood Pressure May Heighten Effects Of Alzheimer's Disease29 Nov 2007
Alzheimer's Society Report Should Serve As An 'Alarm Call' To Government, Says Help The Aged, UK28 Nov 2007
Dementia Screening In Primary Care: Is It Time?28 Nov 2007
Effects Of Progesterone On Alzheimer's Disease28 Nov 2007

Anxiety / Stress News
Workplace Stress Costing Employers Billions - Britain's Bosses Unaware Of The True Scale Of The Problem27 Nov 2007

Arthritis News
The Benefits Of Hip Replacement02 Dec 2007
The Effect Of Meniscal Damage On The Development Of Knee Pain30 Nov 2007
Study Of Hip Pain And Total Hip Replacement30 Nov 2007
Osiris Therapeutics Announces Positive One Year Data From Chondrogen Trial For Knee Repair28 Nov 2007
Arthritis Gene Therapy Trial Resumes After Patient Death Investigated27 Nov 2007
MedImmune Initiates First Clinical Trial Of Monoclonal Antibody Targeting GM-CSFR In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis27 Nov 2007

Autism News
2007 Michael Young Prize Winner Focuses On Autism Research29 Nov 2007
Novel Imaging Technique Shows Gray Matter Increase In Brains Of Autistic Children29 Nov 2007

Biology / Biochemistry News
How Cells Keep In Shape03 Dec 2007
Purdue Researchers Obtain A Snapshot Clarifying How Materials Enter Cells03 Dec 2007
NIH Grant For Biofilm Research To Construct Surfaces That Prevent Bacterial Adhesion And Sensitize Formed Biofilms For Antibiotic Treatment03 Dec 2007
Nano-sized Voltmeter Measures Electric Fields Deep Within Cells03 Dec 2007
The Signal Sequence Coding Region Promotes Nuclear Export Of MRNA03 Dec 2007
A Gene Implicated In Human Language Affects Song Learning In Songbirds03 Dec 2007
Matrimony Inhibits Polo Kinase03 Dec 2007
Fossils Illustrate Sex Differences In Growth And The Costs Of Being A Male02 Dec 2007
The Gold Standard For Clinical Mass Spectral Data02 Dec 2007
Better Membranes Developed For Water Treatment, Drug Delivery01 Dec 2007
Fruit Flies' Evasive Move Traced To Sensory Neurons01 Dec 2007
Small RNA Plays Parallel Roles In Bacterial Metabolism01 Dec 2007
NIH Draft Report Does Not Adequately Analyze Risks Of Biocontainment Laboratory Proposed In Boston30 Nov 2007
Short-Term Reversal Of Skin Aging In Mice Achieved By Stanford Researchers30 Nov 2007
Embryonic Cells Count To Control Their Development, UK30 Nov 2007
Testing Canine Cognitive Abilities29 Nov 2007
New Step Towards Regenerating An Amputated Limb, Canada29 Nov 2007
University Awarded 5M Pounds To Investigate How Cells Communicate28 Nov 2007
New Journal Evolution: Education And Outreach Debuts Nov. 2827 Nov 2007
Nature's Own Passive Sampling Device For Environmental Polution Could Be Tree Bark27 Nov 2007
University Of Edinburgh Adopts Fresh Approach In Quest For New Therapies27 Nov 2007
Limb Regeneration In Axolotls27 Nov 2007
Light Activates Output From Evening Neurons And Inhibits Output From Morning Neurons In The Drosophila Circadian Clock27 Nov 2007
Pol3 Mutation Disrupts Organ Growth27 Nov 2007
UCLA Researchers Outline The Structure Of The Largest Non-virus Particle Ever Crystallized27 Nov 2007

Bipolar News
Kids With Bipolar Disorder More Aware Of Facial Expressions27 Nov 2007

Blood / Hematology News
Study Links Blood Transfusions To Surgery Complications In Women03 Dec 2007
Study Finds Blood Stem Cells Fight Invaders30 Nov 2007
Eltrombopag Studied In Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)29 Nov 2007
ATryn® - A Safe Drug Without Use Of Donor Blood28 Nov 2007
Transfusions Of Red Blood Cella Under Scrutiny27 Nov 2007

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Journal Current Reviews In Musculoskeletal Medicine To Be Launched By Springer02 Dec 2007
Osteoporosis: An Equal Opportunity Illness30 Nov 2007
High-Trauma Fractures In Older Men And Women Linked To Osteoporosis29 Nov 2007
Clinical Data Presented On OrthoGlide(R) Medial Knee Implant29 Nov 2007
Bone-Thinning And Depression Linked In Premenopausal Women27 Nov 2007

Breast Cancer News
Study Presented At RSNA Supports CADstream(R) For The Evaluation Of Kinetics In Breast MRI03 Dec 2007
Amgen Announces Interim Results Of Aranesp(R) ''PREPARE'' Study In Breast Cancer Patients03 Dec 2007
Dexela Limited Awarded Technology Strategy Board Grant For Work On Digital Breast Tomosynthesis03 Dec 2007
Racial And Cultural Differences In Breast Cancer Treatment02 Dec 2007
Enzyme Linked To Breast Cancer Malignancy30 Nov 2007
Homeless Cells Find Temporary Lodging And Their Demise30 Nov 2007
Racial And Ethnic Differences In The Biology Of Breast Cancer Tumors30 Nov 2007
Scientists Will Update NCI Breast Cancer Risk Calculator To Better Reflect Black Women's Risk29 Nov 2007
Observing Breast Cancer Gene Activity For The First Time From Outside The Body29 Nov 2007
New Perspectives On Health Disparities In Breast Cancer Research29 Nov 2007
'Stereo' Mammography Takes Breast Imaging To A New Dimension29 Nov 2007
PET/CT Brings New Hope To Patients With Deadly Form Of Breast Cancer28 Nov 2007
Predicting Breast Cancer Risk In African American Women Improved28 Nov 2007
New Model Predicts Breast Cancer Risk In African-American Women28 Nov 2007
Minority Women More Likely Than White Women To Have Pain Related To Certain Type Of Breast Cancer, Study Finds28 Nov 2007
MIT Radar Technology Fights Breast Cancer -- Clinical Results Using Microwave Heat Treatments Are Promising28 Nov 2007
Ligasure Not Cost Effective In Breast Cancer Treatment28 Nov 2007
Imaging Diagnostic Systems Updates PMA Filing Status For The New CT Laser Breast Imaging System28 Nov 2007
Breast Cancer Risk Higher For City Dwellers27 Nov 2007
Women Living In Cities At Greater Risk For Breast Cancer27 Nov 2007
Ethnicities, Cultures, Backgrounds Affect Attitudes Toward Mammography27 Nov 2007

Cancer / Oncology News
Comprehensive Strategy For NHS Cancer Services, UK03 Dec 2007
Hispanic Health In Nashville 2007: Cancer Needs Assessment03 Dec 2007
IPSOGEN To Undertake Pilot Study On JAK2 Cancer Biomarker With AstraZeneca03 Dec 2007
Researchers Discuss Minorities And Cancer During National Conference03 Dec 2007
Gloucester Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation Of Romidepsin Data At 2007 American Society Of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting03 Dec 2007
Using Nanotechnology, UCLA Researchers Discover Cancer Cells "Feel" Much Softer Than Normal Cells03 Dec 2007
WHO Study: Night Shift Work May Cause Cancer01 Dec 2007
Oncologists Nationwide Choose IntelliDose For Clinical Safety And Efficiency30 Nov 2007
Breakthrough For Cancer Pain30 Nov 2007
Research Looks At How South Asian Populations Cope With Cancer30 Nov 2007
Disease Markers Special Edition Focuses On Ovarian Cancer30 Nov 2007
It Takes A Community To Address Cancer Disparities Among Underserved Minority Populations30 Nov 2007
Follow Up Imaging Of Benign Appearing Incidental Adrenal Masses Is Unnecessary In Non Cancer Patients30 Nov 2007
Cancer Patients May Benefit From Reporting Symptoms Online In Real Time30 Nov 2007
New Imaging Technique Could Establish Early On If A Cancer Patient's Treatment Is Working, UK30 Nov 2007
Empowering The Mind, Body And Spirit A Focus At The BC Cancer Agency's Community Cancer Forum, Canada29 Nov 2007
AACR-Prevent Cancer Foundation Award To Be Presented To Dr. Leslie Bernstein, Ph.D.29 Nov 2007
AACR Conference Showcases The Latest On Cancer Prevention Research29 Nov 2007
Immutep Announces Positive Interim Results From A Study Of Immufact(R) IMP321 In Metastatic Breast Cancer29 Nov 2007
Cancer-Resistant Mouse Discovered28 Nov 2007
Blood-Vessel Blocker Aids Cancer-Killing Virus28 Nov 2007
Freezing Bone Cancer Tumors Reduces Pain, Mayo Clinic Study Shows28 Nov 2007
NCCN Updates Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Guidelines28 Nov 2007
First Patient Dosed With KX2-391 In Phase 1 Clinical Trial28 Nov 2007
Freezing Bone Cancer Tumors Reduces Pain28 Nov 2007
Moffitt's Blood And Marrow Transplantation Program In The Spotlight28 Nov 2007
Moffitt Physician Elected President Of International Society Of Geriatric Oncology27 Nov 2007
Helen F. Graham Cancer Center Wins Susan G. Komen 2007 Beacon Of Hope Honor27 Nov 2007

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
New Study Finds Temporal Artery Thermometers Superior03 Dec 2007
Ventracor Limited (ASX: VCR) Announce Milestone With FDA Approval For Heart Pump03 Dec 2007
Safety & Efficacy Of Drug Eluting Stents Confirmed In Real World Registries And Clinical Trials03 Dec 2007
Berlin Heart Enrolls First Patient In US Multi-Center EXCOR(R) Pediatric VAD IDE Study01 Dec 2007
Grant To Develop Molecular Cardiac Surgery Received By Pennsylvania Hospital Surgeon30 Nov 2007
UK Study Finds New Heart Test Saves Time, Money And Lives30 Nov 2007
Cook Medical Launches An EVOLUTION(R) For Lead Extraction30 Nov 2007
Technion Findings Reduce Heart Attack Chances In 40% Of Diabetics30 Nov 2007
PLC Systems Achieves Successful Early Conclusion Of RenalGuard(TM) Pilot Safety Trial30 Nov 2007
National Heart Lung And Blood Institute Creates National Network To Study Cardiovascular Disease29 Nov 2007
ATS Medical Provides Update On Clinical Progress Of ATS 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis29 Nov 2007
Framingham Heart Study Continues To Provide Important Data28 Nov 2007
Nine Questions To Help Protect Your Heart Before Surgery28 Nov 2007
Yale Launches Landmark VIRGO Study Of Young Women With Heart Disease28 Nov 2007
Warning: Your Heart May Be Aging Faster Than You Are27 Nov 2007
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval Of Epic Stented Tissue Valve With Anti-Calcification Technology27 Nov 2007
Signalife Receives FDA Clearance For OTC Non-Prescription Event Recorder Device27 Nov 2007

Caregivers / Homecare News
CMS Lists Poorest-Quality Nursing Homes On Web Site In Effort To Encourage Improvements30 Nov 2007
WSJ Examines Increasing Efforts To Assist Care Providers29 Nov 2007
Physicians, Large Employers Look At Medical Home System To Curb Health Care Costs28 Nov 2007

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Drinking And Smoking Don't Boost HPV-related Cancer Risk28 Nov 2007

CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News
Levels Of Prion Protein In Brain May Not Be Reliable Marker For Disease03 Dec 2007
National CJD Surveillance Unit Publishes 15th Annual Report For 2006, UK03 Dec 2007

Colorectal Cancer News
DNA Methylation Shown To Promote Development Of Colon Tumors03 Dec 2007
Colorectal Cancer Screening Knowledge And Awareness On The Navajo Reservation03 Dec 2007
New Data Highlight That Treatment With Erbitux Allows More Resections Of Pretreated Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer30 Nov 2007
Screening For Bowel Cancer Halves Emergencies And Cuts Deaths29 Nov 2007
Ethnic And Racial Disparities In Colorectal Cancer Risk May Be Genetic29 Nov 2007
CellSearch™ Circulating Tumor Cell Kit Receives FDA Clearance For Monitoring Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer28 Nov 2007
CellSearch™ Circulating Tumor Cell Kit Receives FDA Clearance For Monitoring Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer27 Nov 2007

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Moffitt Seeking Participants For Green Tea Study29 Nov 2007

Conferences News
Fourth Annual International Conference On Cell Therapy For Cardiovascular Diseases01 Dec 2007
Registration Now Open For 2008 NACDS Conferences And Meetings30 Nov 2007
AHRQ Director Carolyn Clancy Speaking At December 3 Institute Of Medicine Meeting, USA29 Nov 2007
World Trade Center Health Registry Hosts 2nd Annual Meeting And Resource Fair27 Nov 2007
2008 Pharma Sales And Marketing Congress Seeks Industry Leaders27 Nov 2007

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Online Breast Implant Self Evaluation Offered By Consumer Guide To Plastic Surgery03 Dec 2007
CTFA Changes Name To The Personal Care Products Council, Launches Consumer Information Web Site On Product Safety30 Nov 2007
Pectoral Etching: A Viable Option For Men With Poorly Defined Chests, ASPS Study Finds30 Nov 2007
Which? Uncovers Rule Breaking At Cosmetic Treatments Show, UK27 Nov 2007
Plastic Surgeons Lead By Example, Fueling The World Journey Of Smiles27 Nov 2007

Cystic Fibrosis News
Drug Discovery Collaboration Announced By Galapagos And Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics30 Nov 2007
Breathe Deep: Which Patients Could Benefit From Inhaled Steroids In Cystic Fibrosis?29 Nov 2007
PARI's EFlow Included In Gilead's NDA Submission For Aztreonam Lysine For Inhalation27 Nov 2007

Dentistry News
Just Over 70 Percent Of Children In England See An NHS Dentist03 Dec 2007
The American Dental Education Association And Colgate-Palmolive Announce Partnership To Create A Dental Plaque Biofilm Curriculum30 Nov 2007
Outstanding Contributions To Dentistry Honoured, UK30 Nov 2007
Quarter Of A Million Lose Access To NHS Dentistry, UK29 Nov 2007
Infection Outbreaks On Teeth Can Cause 'Alopecia Areata' Or Localized Hair Loss28 Nov 2007
Preventing Periodontal Diseases Can Positively Impact Health Care Expenses, Study Suggests28 Nov 2007
PCTs Set To Claw Back Millions Of Pounds From Decaying NHS Dental Contracts, UK27 Nov 2007

Depression News
FDA Approves Cymbalta® For Maintenance Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder03 Dec 2007
Newly Identified Exercise Gene Could Help With Depression02 Dec 2007
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. Announces Tentative FDA Approval For Generic Lexapro(R)01 Dec 2007
FDA Approves Cymbalta(R) For Maintenance Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder01 Dec 2007
Forest Laboratories, Inc. Announces Positive Results Of LEXAPRO(R) Phase III Study In Adolescents With Major Depression30 Nov 2007
Penn Research Shows Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective In Treating Major Depression27 Nov 2007

Dermatology News
Natural Compound In Broccoli Could Treat Devastating Genetic Skin Disorder03 Dec 2007
Leading Florida Dermatologist Launches Study To Evaluate ArteFill For Acne Scars03 Dec 2007
Chilly Winter Weather Causes Skin Woes For Men29 Nov 2007
Transport's Phase 2 Data Show Single Treatment SoloVir™ ETS Significantly Stops Progression Of Cold Sore Episode29 Nov 2007
Results Of The Relieva(R) Clinical Trial In Eczema Treatment Published28 Nov 2007
FDA Extends Comment Period For Proposed Sunscreen Rule28 Nov 2007
Isolagen Modifies Ongoing Clinical Program For Acne Scars28 Nov 2007

Diabetes News
Diabetes Drug Makes Body Reabsorb Bone, Making Bones Weaker03 Dec 2007
Clal Biotechnology Industries And Teva Pharmaceuticals Solidify Their Collaboration For Final Stage Development Of Type 1 Diabetes Drug03 Dec 2007
The University Of Miami Is Enrolling Patients With Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers For MATRIX Clinical Trial03 Dec 2007
Diabetes Patients Withdrawn From Avandia Are Most Likely Switched To The New First-in-Class Agents, Januvia Or Byetta, According To TNS Healthcare03 Dec 2007
Canadian Diabetes Association Applauds Ontario Speech From The Throne30 Nov 2007
UCB Announces FDA Filing For Lacosamide In The Treatment Of Diabetic Neuropathic Pain30 Nov 2007
Cholesterol Drug Could Prevent Blindness, UK30 Nov 2007
Animal Insulin Still Available, Says Wockhardt UK30 Nov 2007
Chinese-American, Black Women With Certain Diets Have Higher Risk For Developing Type 2 Diabetes, Studies Find29 Nov 2007
UC Davis Researchers Discover Novel Pathway To Increased Inflammation In Diabetes Patients28 Nov 2007
Treating Depression Prolongs Life For Older People With Diabetes28 Nov 2007
Community Health Centers Show Improved Diabetes Care28 Nov 2007
AARP Receives American Diabetes Association's Distinguished Service Award27 Nov 2007

Ear, Nose and Throat News
New Medical Device And Irrigation Solution Exhibits Promising Results In The Removal Of Bacterial Colonization In Chronic Sinus Infections30 Nov 2007
Naryx Pharma Announces Completion Of Enrollment Of A Phase 2b Clinical Trial Of SybryxTM For Chronic Sinusitis28 Nov 2007

Eating Disorders News
Brain Patterns Of Former Anorexics Reveal Clues To Disorder's Lasting Impact03 Dec 2007
Education: The First Line Of Defense Against Eating Disorders01 Dec 2007

Endocrinology News
Excess Hair Growth In Women Can Signal Serious Medical Problems30 Nov 2007
Patient's Symptoms Of Cushing's Disease Beginning To Abate After Endoscopic Pituitary Cure29 Nov 2007
Indevus Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results Of Phase II Octreotide Implant Trial29 Nov 2007
Insulin Regulates The Secretion Of The Antiaging Hormone Klotho28 Nov 2007

Epilepsy News
UCB Announces FDA Filing For Lacosamide In The Treatment Of Partial Onset Seizures In Adults With Epilepsy30 Nov 2007
Seizure Risk Reduced In Pregnancy By Monitoring Of A Common Epilepsy Drug29 Nov 2007

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
New Patient Research Shows Importance Of Early Success In Treating Erectile Dysfunction29 Nov 2007
Innovative Research Into Erectile Dysfunction In Diabetics Rewarded At ESSM Congress29 Nov 2007

Eye Health / Blindness News
Alcon Receives FDA Approval Of TRIESENCE™ Injectable Triamcinolone Suspension For Use In Eye Surgery03 Dec 2007
Potential New Treatment For Age-Related Macular Degeneration01 Dec 2007
Senator Criticizes Limits On Sales Of Genentech's Avastin30 Nov 2007
Vision=E3 Partnership Calls For A More United Approach To The Training And Employment Of Blind And Partially Sighted People In The Workplace30 Nov 2007
Diabetes-Related Retinal Damage May Be Delayed By Transporters29 Nov 2007
World-First Retinal Topography Archive Opens Doors To Evolutionary And Ecological Study28 Nov 2007
Pittsburgh Based Associates In Ophthalmology Now Offers Patients Nutritional Vitamin Supplements Through A Partnership With Douglas Laboratories28 Nov 2007

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Concentra Medical Centers Gears Up For Flu Season To Keep Area Workforce Healthy29 Nov 2007
Tamiflu Warning To Include Psychiatric Effects Could Be Due To Flu28 Nov 2007
Take Care Health Clinics Ready Flu Shots For National Influenza Vaccination Week From Nov. 26 To Dec. 228 Nov 2007
National Influenza Vaccination Week Brings Attention And Pro-Active Solution To Upcoming Flu Season27 Nov 2007
Nationwide Survey Reports That Mothers View Cleaning Homes And Toys As Essential To Preventing Colds & Flu27 Nov 2007

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Sucampo Pharma, Ltd., Announces Start Of Phase 2b Study In Japan To Evaluate Lubiprostone For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation03 Dec 2007
New Susceptibility Gene Discovered For Chronic Pancreatitis CTRC Named New "Bad Guy" Of Disease02 Dec 2007
Heartburn And The Holidays Q & A01 Dec 2007
AspenBio Pharma Pursues FDA 510(k) Application Pathway For Appendicitis Blood Test28 Nov 2007
Raven Announces Continued Enrollment Of Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial Of RAV12 Therapeutic Antibody For Treatment Of Adenocarcinomas28 Nov 2007
Study Shows Cholera Can Be Controlled With Oral Vaccines27 Nov 2007

Genetics News
Mutant Sperm Guide Clinicians To New Diseases03 Dec 2007
Yeast Research Improves Understanding Of Chromosome Events Leading To Infertility And Birth Defects01 Dec 2007
Duke Scientists Map Imprinted Genes In Human Genome30 Nov 2007
Entire Yeast Genome Mapped By University Of Toronto Scientists27 Nov 2007
Theory Of Single Main Migration Across Bering Strait Supported By Gene Study27 Nov 2007

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Minnesota Insurers Limit Coverage Of High-Tech Imaging Procedures, Reduce Number Performed03 Dec 2007
Indiana Study Group Discusses Proposals For State Health Care Changes03 Dec 2007
UAW Gains Clout To Affect Health Care System Through VEBA Deals03 Dec 2007
Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield To Offer Limited-Benefit Plan To Employers In Five States03 Dec 2007
Democratic Presidential Candidate Edwards Might Garnish Wages, Withhold Tax Refunds To Enforce Health Insurance Mandate03 Dec 2007
Internists Diagnose Health Care System Ills, Prescribe Remedies To Achieve Universal Coverage, Better Quality, And Lower Costs, USA03 Dec 2007
Low-Income Families Face 3 Barriers To Health Care According To New Study01 Dec 2007
Insured U.S. Residents Face Medical Debt As Insurance Plan Caps Are Slow To Rise, Hospitals Pad Bills With Inflated Charges30 Nov 2007
Lack Of Health Insurance Overstated In Arizona29 Nov 2007
Letters To Editor Address New York Times Editorial About U.S. Health Care Costs29 Nov 2007
States With Higher Uninsured Rates Have Higher Suicide Rates, According To Report29 Nov 2007
Young Adults Use Facebook To Advocate Health Insurance Expansion29 Nov 2007
Letter To The Editor Says Issue Of Rising Health Care Costs Is Real28 Nov 2007
Democratic Presidential Candidate Clinton Proposes Increased Federal Regulation Of Health Insurers28 Nov 2007
New York Times Editorial Highlights U.S. Health Care System Challenges, Solutions27 Nov 2007
Small Businesses Have More Feasible Options To Offer Health Insurance To Workers, Wall Street Journal Reports27 Nov 2007
Louisiana Business Group Launches Effort To Promote Changes To State Health Care System27 Nov 2007
California Insurers Work To Comply With Regulations For Interpreter, Translations Services27 Nov 2007
New York Times Examines Massachusetts Individual Health Insurance Mandate27 Nov 2007
Senators Do Not Face High Health Care Costs, Concerns Of Uninsured27 Nov 2007
Democratic Presidential Candidates Clinton, Obama Criticize Each Other's Health Care Proposals27 Nov 2007

HIV / AIDS News
CONRAD Receives $28.5M Gates Foundation Grant For HIV Prevention Research03 Dec 2007
Women With AIDS Face Cervical Cancer Threat03 Dec 2007
Language Line Services Introduces "Relating In Red" AIDS Awareness Dual-Handset Telephone To Help Fight AIDS In 175 Languages03 Dec 2007
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Respond To World AIDS Day03 Dec 2007
Washington, D.C., Delegate Norton Calls For City Funding Of Needle-Exchange Programs To Reduce Spread Of HIV03 Dec 2007
Clinton At Conference Reiterates Commitment To Invest $50B To Fight Global HIV/AIDS03 Dec 2007
Indian Short Films Aimed At Increasing HIV/AIDS Awareness To Be Shown To Lawmakers, Released On YouTube03 Dec 2007
Number Of Estimated HIV/AIDS Cases In China Increases To 700,000, Report Says03 Dec 2007
Global Health Advocates Warn Against Complacency In Fighting HIV/AIDS Pandemic Ahead Of World AIDS Day03 Dec 2007
Africa Action Marks World AIDS Day With Major Rally At White House03 Dec 2007
Barbara Lee's Statement On World AIDS Awareness Day03 Dec 2007
Ugandan Children Are Among The First To Receive Abbott's Lower Strength Aluvia (lopinavir/ritonavir) Tablet03 Dec 2007
World AIDS Day Calls For Bold Leadership: "Be Part Of Those Who Are Building A Better Tomorrow"03 Dec 2007
Preventive Vaccine Against HIV/AIDS: A Decisive Advance By Mymetics03 Dec 2007
CDC Expected To Raise Estimates Of New HIV Infections In US01 Dec 2007
HIV/AIDS Outpacing Progress, We Need To Dispel Myths01 Dec 2007
Latin American Adolescents Are More Likely To Become Infected With HIV Than Spanish, According To A Study01 Dec 2007
New Study Finds HIV Rates Among MSM Vastly Higher Than General Population In Developing Countries01 Dec 2007
AIDS Healthcare Foundation's Role In The City Of Los Angeles' HIV Testing Initiative01 Dec 2007
Groups Launch AIDSVote.org30 Nov 2007
Reuters Examines Project To Help AIDS Orphans, Grandmothers In Kenya30 Nov 2007
Commission Of AIDS In The Pacific To Examine Social, Economic Impact Of Disease In Region; Discuss Prevention, Treatment Efforts30 Nov 2007
China's Efforts Aimed At Fighting HIV/AIDS Discrimination, Stigma Failing, UNDP Officials Say30 Nov 2007
Magic Johnson's Wife Cookie Johnson Participates In 'I Stand With Magic' Campaign To Reduce HIV/AIDS Among Blacks30 Nov 2007
Democratic Presidential Candidates Respond To Questions About Needle-Exchange Programs, Sex Education30 Nov 2007
Secretaries Of Health And Public Welfare Recognize World Aids Day; Urge HIV-Testing30 Nov 2007
The Lives Of HIV-Infected Children Can Be Improved By Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines29 Nov 2007
MOTIVATE Continues Its Work With The Ministry Of Health Of The Socialist Republic Of Vietnam29 Nov 2007
Hunger, Health And HIV/AIDS: A Critical Connection29 Nov 2007
Editorials Respond To Report About HIV/AIDS In Washington, D.C.29 Nov 2007
U.N. Special Envoy For HIV/AIDS In Africa Mataka Urges Women To Address Cultural Practices That Fuel Spread Of Disease29 Nov 2007
Kenyan Business Leaders Publicly Take HIV Tests To Raise Awareness, Encourage Workers To Be Tested29 Nov 2007
UNAIDS' HIV/AIDS Estimates For Russia 'Exaggerated,' Country's Top Health Official Says29 Nov 2007
Lack Of HIV Prevention Efforts Among MSM Fueling Increase In New Diagnoses, JAMA Commentary Says29 Nov 2007
Hospitalizations For Children With HIV Drop By Nearly Two Thirds29 Nov 2007
Testing Times: Detecting HIV In Resource-Limited Settings29 Nov 2007
Editorials, Opinion Pieces, Letter Respond To UNAIDS, WHO Report On Global HIV/AIDS Estimates28 Nov 2007
Los Angeles Times Examines Efforts To Prevent Spread Of HIV/AIDS Among U.S. Adults Ages 50, Older28 Nov 2007
Queen Elizabeth Visits Uganda HIV/AIDS Clinic, Praises Country's Efforts To Combat Disease28 Nov 2007
Palm Beach Post Examines HIV/AIDS In Florida28 Nov 2007
Washington, D.C., Mayor Fenty Pledges Increased HIV Testing, No-Cost Condom Distribution In Response To Report28 Nov 2007
Clinton To Release HIV/AIDS Policy28 Nov 2007
New Analysis From 14 Countries Identifies Drug Access Priorities To Achieve 2010 AIDS Treatment Target28 Nov 2007
Studies Suggest HIV Subtype More Deadly Than Others28 Nov 2007
UNLV To Mark World AIDS Day By Honoring Nevadans For Contributions To HIV Prevention28 Nov 2007
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Can Improve The Lives Of HIV-Infected Children28 Nov 2007
NIDA Announces New Avant-Garde Award For Innovative AIDS Research28 Nov 2007
National Institute On Drug Abuse Launches Public Service Campaign For Hispanic Youth On The Link Between Non-Injection Drugs And HIV27 Nov 2007
New Washington, D.C., Data Show Blacks Make Up Large Proportion Of Those With HIV/AIDS27 Nov 2007
India To Provide Second-Line Antiretroviral Access To About 5,000 HIV-Positive People Beginning In January27 Nov 2007
Celebrities, Politician Launch HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign In Hong Kong27 Nov 2007
Beijing Health Bureau Orders Hotels To Provide Condoms In Guest Rooms By End Of 200827 Nov 2007
Number Of New HIV Cases In European Union Nearly Double Since 1999, Report Says27 Nov 2007
Washington, D.C., Releases New Data On HIV/AIDS27 Nov 2007
HIV And AIDS Research27 Nov 2007
Peregrine Announces Addition Of The Johns Hopkins Hospital As Study Site For Bavituximab Trial In HCV Patients Co-Infected With HIV27 Nov 2007
Federer In Public Service Announcement For An 'AIDS-Free Generation'27 Nov 2007

Hypertension News
Effects Of Alzheimer's Disease May Be Heightened By High Blood Pressure29 Nov 2007

Immune System / Vaccines News
Bavarian Nordic Reports Positive Data From First EUA Enabling Study With IMVAMUNE(R) Smallpox Vaccine Candidate30 Nov 2007
InViragen Receives Funding From The Pediatric Dengue Vaccine Initiative28 Nov 2007
AVANT's Partner, GlaxoSmithKline, Show That Rotarix(R) Provides Sustained And Broad Protection The First Two Years Of Life28 Nov 2007
Akorn, Inc. Announces FDA Approval For Unit Dose Preservative Free Tetanus Diphtheria Vaccine28 Nov 2007
Researchers Transfer Immune Response To Myeloma Patient, Study Points To Potential Cancer Vaccination27 Nov 2007
Sanofi Pasteur Supports National Influenza Vaccination Week27 Nov 2007
CSL Behring Reaches Primary Endpoint In Clinical Study Of C1-INH For Treatment Of Hereditary Angioedema27 Nov 2007
Vaccinate Everyone Against Influenza?27 Nov 2007

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
The Bacteria Can Cheat On Their Mates01 Dec 2007
Study Of Hosts In The Lyme Disease Epidemic01 Dec 2007
Ebola Kills 16 In Uganda, More Infected30 Nov 2007
Lyme Arthritis Study Sheds Light On Antibiotic Resistance And Persistent Joint Inflammation30 Nov 2007
Measles Deaths In Africa Plunge By 91%30 Nov 2007
Rotary International And Gates Foundation Together Commit $200 Million To Eradicate Polio29 Nov 2007

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Researchers Develop Powerful Tool To Study The Genetics Of Inflammation03 Dec 2007
Toshiba America Medical Systems Improves Features On Education Web Site03 Dec 2007
House Speaker Pelosi Promotes Electronic Health Record Efforts In Oregon03 Dec 2007
Work Group Chairs And Members Named For ONC's HIT Definitions Project03 Dec 2007
Benefits Of Electronic Health Records Outweigh Risks, Survey Finds30 Nov 2007
BMA Warns Of The Dangers Of Buying Drugs On The Internet, UK30 Nov 2007
CLC Bio Helps Increase Productivity With New Integrable Database Solution30 Nov 2007
Stolen Laptops Could Land Doctors With £5,000 Fine, UK29 Nov 2007
LitInspector: Quick And Easy Retrieval Of Pathways, Genes, Gene Functions, Gene-Gene Interactions And More29 Nov 2007
New Studies Show That Computer Aided Detection (Cad) Systems Are An Effective Aid In The Detection Of Various Stages And Types Of Colon Cancer29 Nov 2007
Elsevier Announces Launch Of 2collab, New Research 2.0 Platform28 Nov 2007
Violent TV, Games Pack A Powerful Public Health Threat28 Nov 2007
Media Sometimes Expresses Wrong Idea About New Drugs, Op-Ed Says28 Nov 2007
Senate HELP Committee Negotiators Seek To Revise Health Care IT Bill To Address Concerns From Physician Groups28 Nov 2007
MediLexicon Medical Abbreviations Website Relaunched27 Nov 2007
Virtual Surgery Would Enable Surgeon To Practice On Digital Double27 Nov 2007
Design Of Patient Tracking Tools May Have Unintended Consequences27 Nov 2007

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Inovio Biomedical Partner Tripep Treats First Subject In Phase I/II Study Of Novel Hepatitis C DNA Vaccine29 Nov 2007
Platelets In Hepatitis C Patients Boosted By Drug29 Nov 2007

Lung Cancer News
Potential Early Warning System For Lung Cancer Identified01 Dec 2007
PET Imaging Significantly Enhances Standard Imaging In Lung Cancer Staging28 Nov 2007
Cleveland Clinic Leading Clinical Program To Improve Early-Stage Lung Cancer Detection27 Nov 2007

Lupus News
Lupus Gene Finding Prompts Call For More DNA Samples03 Dec 2007
Dynavax Reports Progress In Lupus Program With Inhibitor Of TLR7 And TLR927 Nov 2007

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Tasigna Gains European Approval For Patients With A Life-threatening Form Of Leukemia Who Are Resistant Or Intolerant To Existing Therapies03 Dec 2007
Chemotherapy And Radiotherapy Should Be Standard Treatment For Localised Hodgkin's Lymphoma03 Dec 2007
OXiGENE's ZYBRESTATTM Reported To Have Anti-Leukemic Effects In Preclinical Studies Published In Blood30 Nov 2007
Key Gene Link To Acute Myeloid Leukemia Found28 Nov 2007

Medical Devices News
InforMedix Rings Up Med-ePhone - Mobile, Wireless Patient Medication Adherence Solution30 Nov 2007
Breast Cancer Detection Improved By New Technology29 Nov 2007
Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions Announces Dates And Venues For Future CMEF/ICMD29 Nov 2007
CT Scans To Determine Heart Disease In The Emergency Room28 Nov 2007
NEC Display Solutions Offers New MultiSync 5-Megapixel Grayscale Display For Medical Professionals28 Nov 2007
St. Mary's Medical Center Uses New 64-Slice Cardiac Scan To Diagnose Patient Heart Conditions28 Nov 2007
Agfa HealthCare Receives Authorization To Sell CR Mammography In Canada28 Nov 2007
New T-Ray Source Could Improve Airport Security, Cancer Detection27 Nov 2007
CT Angiography Highly Accurate, Multicenter Trials Show27 Nov 2007
Toshiba Showcases Ultrasound 4D Volumetric Imaging Applications And New Xario XG At RSNA27 Nov 2007

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Care Home Nurse Cautioned For Maladministration Of Drugs And Poor Record Keeping, UK29 Nov 2007
Nurse Struck Off For Drug Failings, UK29 Nov 2007
Nurse Suspended For Lack Of Competence, UK28 Nov 2007

Medical Students / Training News
Toshiba Announces Advanced Technologist Courses In CT And MR At Toshiba Education Center03 Dec 2007
Cost Of Being A Junior Doctor Has Increased By 80%, BMA Research Shows, UK03 Dec 2007
Australian Medical Students' Association Welcomes New Health Minister30 Nov 2007
AMA Supports Legislation To Restore Medical Student Loan Deferment, USA29 Nov 2007
American Medical Student Association Seeks Executive Director29 Nov 2007
Rutgers-Newark Provost Award Received By Rutgers College Of Nursing Faculty Member Rachel Jones27 Nov 2007

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Medicare Spends Billions Annually On Products Available At Lower Prices From Retail Pharmacies, Online Stores, New York Times Analysis Finds03 Dec 2007
NCPA Statement On Bogus PCMA Study About Cost To Fix Medicare Part D, USA03 Dec 2007
Texas Boosts Outreach As More Than 850,000 Eligible Children Not Enrolled In SCHIP, Medicaid30 Nov 2007
Groups, Lawmakers Lobby Against Medicare Payment Reductions30 Nov 2007
AHIC Recommends E-Prescribing Mandate For Medicare30 Nov 2007
Prescription For Trouble: New Study Shows Many Patients Skipping Meds Due To Rising Co-Pays30 Nov 2007
CMS Announces Approval Of Key Changes To Wisconsin's Badgercare Program29 Nov 2007
President Bush Economic Adviser Hubbard To Resign29 Nov 2007
AHA Responds To Medicare Hospital Payment Change Proposal29 Nov 2007
Group Sues HHS Over Rules Against Coverage Of Medications Prescribed For Off-Label Uses Under Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit29 Nov 2007
SCHIP Bill Advocates Shift Focus To Short-Term Program Extension29 Nov 2007
SCHIP Enrollment Increases In Florida, Tennessee28 Nov 2007
Acting CMS Administrator Weems Participates In 'Secret Shopper' Program Monitoring Medicare Advantage Plan Marketing28 Nov 2007
Some Hospices Forced To Repay Medicare For Exceeding Reimbursement Limits As Patients Live Longer Than Expected28 Nov 2007
CMS Proposes Medicare Hospital Payment System Based On Quality Of Care28 Nov 2007
HHS Reports To Congress On Value-Based Purchasing Of Hospital Services By Medicare27 Nov 2007
Federal Court Suit Filed To Lift Medicare Coverage Bar On Off-Label, "Medically Necessary" Drugs, USA27 Nov 2007
NEJM Perspectives Examine Presidential Candidates' Health Plans, SCHIP Debate27 Nov 2007
New York Times Examines Medicare Drug Benefit's Doughnut Hole Coverage Gap27 Nov 2007
States Plan To Limit SCHIP Enrollment Without Permanent Funding27 Nov 2007

Mental Health News
New Survey Finds Increased Inequality In Child And Adolescent Mental Health Services, UK03 Dec 2007
Mind Reveals Alarming Levels Of Disability Hate Crime, UK29 Nov 2007
Report Reveals Links Between States' Mental Health Status And Treatment-Access29 Nov 2007

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
New X Ray Technique Targets Terrorists And Tumours01 Dec 2007
Growth Of CT Scan Use May Lead To Significant Public Health Problem29 Nov 2007
PET Imaging May Improve Lung Cancer Diagnosis28 Nov 2007
Toshiba Previews New Automated RADREX-I X-Ray System At RSNA28 Nov 2007
Toshiba Introduces New Vantage Titan MR System At RSNA27 Nov 2007

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
NOLabs AB Achieves Break-Through In Fight Against MRSA-Bacteria01 Dec 2007
Reducing Levels Of Antibiotics And Antibiotic Resistance Genes By Employing Manure Management29 Nov 2007
UK May Be Unprepared For CA-MRSA Say Researchers28 Nov 2007
MRSA In The Community: A New Threat To Children's Health?28 Nov 2007
Hospital Superbugs Now In Nursing Homes And The Community, Ireland28 Nov 2007
Fast Way Of Spotting Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Could Help Stop Outbreaks In Hospitals28 Nov 2007
Unotron Advises Students, Teachers And Parents To Halt Contamination, Combat MRSA In Classrooms And Academic Settings28 Nov 2007

Multiple Sclerosis News
Accelerating Scientific Knowledge And Revolutionary Medical Techniques Feed Positive Outlook On The Longer Term03 Dec 2007
Better Treatment For Bladder Problems In People With MS, UK28 Nov 2007
Cast Your Vote Today To Help Day Centre, UK27 Nov 2007

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
Research Suggests New Direction For ALS Treatment28 Nov 2007

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Mental Illness And Drug Addiction May Co-occur Due To Disturbance In Part Of The Brain03 Dec 2007
Scientist Finds Way To Measure Covert Attention03 Dec 2007
Using FMRI To Study Brain Development03 Dec 2007
CVBT To Present Disc Ischemia Preliminary Results At World Forum For Spine Research Kyoto Meeting03 Dec 2007
Significant Discovery In Neurobiology By Vascular Biologists01 Dec 2007
Advanced Recovery Receives Trademark For Aphasia Treatment Protocol29 Nov 2007
News Tips From The Journal Of Neuroscience28 Nov 2007
New Book Defines Promising Young Field Of Adult Neurogenesis28 Nov 2007
MIT: 'Cocktail' Of Compounds Improves Brain Function In Rodents -- Treatment Undergoing A Clinical Study In Alzheimer's Patients27 Nov 2007
Lighting Up The Human Brain At Work27 Nov 2007

Nursing / Midwifery News
Minister Harney Welcomes Nurse And Midwife Prescribers, Ireland30 Nov 2007
Announcement Of The Public Consultation Regarding Proposed New Nurses And Midwives Legislation, Ireland30 Nov 2007
Hiring One Extra Nurse Might Help Hospitals Save Lives28 Nov 2007

Nutrition / Diet News
Difficult Choice: Low-Calorie Or Low Prices?03 Dec 2007
Obesity Clue In The Birds And The Bs01 Dec 2007
AMA Urges Immediate FDA Action To Reduce Excess Salt In Food30 Nov 2007
''Salt Of The Earth'' May Be Healthiest30 Nov 2007
Food Costs Take A Big Bite Of The Income Pie For Low-income British Columbians, Canada29 Nov 2007
Cancer Risks For Urban African American Women Grow As Healthy Diets Become More Difficult To Maintain29 Nov 2007
The Government Of Canada Announces New Measures To Enhance Canada's Food And Product Safety28 Nov 2007
UQ Hosts Conference On Public Health Nutrition, Australia27 Nov 2007

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
A New CDC Study Finds No Real Increase In Obesity Among Adults; But Levels Still High30 Nov 2007
Obesity Rate In American Adults No Longer Increasing, CDC29 Nov 2007
Dr. Trace Curry Performs Realize Band As Alternative To Lap Band Surgery As Treatment For Obesity, USA29 Nov 2007
MetaCure(TM) Launches Investigational Study Of Gastric Stimulator For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Who Are Overweight29 Nov 2007
Heavier People Affected More By Ozone27 Nov 2007
Obesity And Poor Bone Health Linked By Study27 Nov 2007
Program Combining Nutrition, Exercise, Other Activities Shows Success In Helping Black Girls Lose Weight27 Nov 2007

Pain / Anesthetics News
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Starts Phase 2 Retigabine Study For Treatment Of Postherpetic Neuralgia30 Nov 2007
MRE Could Provide A Definitive Diagnosis For People With Muscle Pain30 Nov 2007
Minimally Invasive Treatment Reduces Shoulder Pain From Tendonitis29 Nov 2007
QRxPharma Doses First Patients In Phase III Clinical Trial Program For Its 'Dual Opioid' Pain Therapy27 Nov 2007

Parkinson's Disease News
Addex And Merck & Co., Inc. Collaborate To Develop Drugs For Parkinson's Disease03 Dec 2007
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Against Parkinson's, Study Finds27 Nov 2007

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Leading Cause Of Death In 'preemies' Might Be Controlled By Resetting A Molecular Switch03 Dec 2007
Massachusetts Hispanics, Blacks Have Higher Infant Mortality, HIV/AIDS-Related Mortality Rates, Report Finds30 Nov 2007
UK Soft Water Eczema Trial30 Nov 2007
Key Cognitive Functions, Self-Control Improved By Pre-School Program30 Nov 2007
January 2008 AJPH Highlights: Poverty And Human Development30 Nov 2007
More Boys Than Girls Born In Warmer Years, UK30 Nov 2007
Immigrant Children At Higher Risk Of Lead Poisoning29 Nov 2007
Materialism And Self-Esteem Linked In Children27 Nov 2007
All-Terrain Vehicles Not Child's Play As Shown By Injury Report27 Nov 2007
New Teaching Tool Is Making A Difference27 Nov 2007
Research On Risky Decision-Making In Pre-Teens Funded By NSF Grant27 Nov 2007
Clinical Trials Of Medications In Children Fall Short, Washington Post Reports27 Nov 2007

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
BIO Announces Call For Paper And Panel Submissions For 2008 World Congress On Industrial Biotechnology And Bioprocessing, USA03 Dec 2007
Molecular Profiles Enhances Specialist Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Support With New Appointment, UK30 Nov 2007
Thomson Scientific Publishes Its 3rd Quarter Issue Of The Ones To Watch Reviewing The Most Promising Drugs In The Pharmaceutical Pipeline30 Nov 2007
FDA Provides Guidance And Regulatory Framework For HalcyGen's Phase III Registration Study Of Subazole29 Nov 2007
CytRx Reports Favorable Safety And Tolerability Results From High Dose, 28-Day Clinical Trial With Arimoclomol28 Nov 2007
Biotech Co. Founded By UCLA Scientists To Be Acquired By Astellas, Pharma Inc.28 Nov 2007
A New Computational Technique Predicts Side-Effects Of A Major Cancer Drug28 Nov 2007
EORTC Expert Appointed Senior Editor Of Expert Review Of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research28 Nov 2007
Medicines Australia Congratulates Pharmbiz On PM's Award27 Nov 2007

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
Study Shows Clinical Care Pharmacy Services Lower Injuries, Cost30 Nov 2007
AJHP Features Discussion On Implications Of Specialty Pharmacies29 Nov 2007
Kohl Investigates Genentech's Plan To Limit Avastin Availability, USA29 Nov 2007

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
Maternity Workforce Shortages Must Be Tackled, New Zealand29 Nov 2007
Drug Monitoring Reduces Seizures In Pregnant Women With Epilepsy29 Nov 2007
Radiation Exposure Of Pregnant Women More Than Doubles In 10 Years28 Nov 2007
Mums Say NHS Maternity Services Are Good In Biggest Ever Survey, UK27 Nov 2007

Primary Care / General Practice News
Leavitt Promotes Personalized Medicine At Harvard Conference03 Dec 2007
Doctors Express Their Anger Over Government Stalling Tactics On New Contract, UK03 Dec 2007
Internists Say Pay-For-Performance Programs Must Put Patients First03 Dec 2007
UK Study Looks At Patient Satisfaction With Out-Of-Hours Doctors02 Dec 2007
GPs And Pathologists Launch Advice To Improve Out-Of-Hours Reporting Of Abnormal Test Results30 Nov 2007
New York State Lawmakers Pledge To Pass Law Mandating Physician Ranking Systems Are Not Based Solely On Costs29 Nov 2007
BMA Pays Tribute To 'Massive Contribution' Of Overseas Doctors, UK28 Nov 2007
Interpreting Hospital Activity Data: A Guide For Clinicians, UK28 Nov 2007
AMA Commends N.Y. Legislative Goal To Ensure The Integrity Of Physician Profiling Initiative27 Nov 2007

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
The Template Of The Primary Lymphatic Landing Sites Of The Prostate Should Be Revisited: Results Of A Multimodality Mapping Study02 Dec 2007
Health Care Cost Associated With Prostate Cancer, Androgen Deprivation Therapy And Bone Complications02 Dec 2007
Nymox Announces Positive Results In New 2 Year Blinded, Placebo Controlled Study Of NX-1207 For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia30 Nov 2007
Biological Markers Of Prostate Cancer Shed Light On Cancer Burden Faced By African American Men30 Nov 2007
Genetic And Behavioral Differences Add To Prostate Cancer Disparities29 Nov 2007

Psychology / Psychiatry News
Postcards From The Edge: Keeping In Touch Halves Rate Of Repeat Hospital-Treated Self-Poisoning03 Dec 2007
Difficult Childhood Predicts Later Psychological Problems In UK Military Men03 Dec 2007
Social Disadvantage Increases Likelihood That Children With Intellectual Disability Will Have Psychiatric Disorders, UK03 Dec 2007
Personality Traits Influence Perceived Attractiveness, Study Finds01 Dec 2007
Symptom Validity Testing Helps Detect Lies, Feigned Symptoms29 Nov 2007
Pedophilia May Be The Result Of Faulty Brain Wiring29 Nov 2007
Science Of Behavioral Economics To Steer People Toward Wiser Health Choices28 Nov 2007
Professor Dinesh Bhugra Is President-Elect Of Royal College Of Psychiatrists, UK28 Nov 2007
Work, Stress And Health27 Nov 2007
Genetic Risk Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder And Brain Pattern Linked27 Nov 2007
Psychiatric Advance Directives: Controversies And Benefits, From The Harvard Mental Health Letter27 Nov 2007

Public Health News
Direct-To-Consumer Advertising For Genetic Tests Concerns Physicians And May Mislead Patients03 Dec 2007
Nuffield Hospitals Acquires Cannons Health & Fitness, UK03 Dec 2007
Even Today, Couples Put More Emphasis On Husband's Career, University Of Iowa Research03 Dec 2007
Schools, Groups Receive Grants To Address Minority Health Issues; Legislation In Massachusetts Would Set Up Health Equity Office03 Dec 2007
VA Secretary Nominee James Peake Vows To Move Swiftly To Improve Health Care Services For Veterans03 Dec 2007
ESIS Announces Top Ten Precautions To Take When Exposed To Cold Weather: What Every Construction And Outdoor Worker Should Know03 Dec 2007
NHS Inpatient And Outpatient Waiting Times Figures 31st October 2007, UK03 Dec 2007
Charity Appalled By Findings Of Healthcare Commission Audit Of Services For People With Learning Difficulties, UK03 Dec 2007
DH Response To The Healthcare Commission (HCC) Audit On Learning Disabilities, UK03 Dec 2007
Independent Panel Issues Report On Transfer Of Youth From Juvenile To Adult Justice System02 Dec 2007
Tennessee Poison Control Center Offers Holiday Safety Advice01 Dec 2007
Lack Of Psychiatric Hospital Beds Contributes To Georgia Emergency Department Overcrowding, Officials Say30 Nov 2007
Republican Presidential Debate Includes No Questions On Health Care30 Nov 2007
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Releases Findings That Reveal Evidence Of Asbestos In Everyday Products30 Nov 2007
CIGNA Well Informed: Supporting Physicians In Finding More Ways To Help Patients Improve Health30 Nov 2007
NHS On Sound Financial Footing To Plan For The Future, UK30 Nov 2007
Regulation Watchdog Launches Consultation On Sanctions, UK30 Nov 2007
Experts Offer Top 10 'Healthy' Holiday Gift Ideas30 Nov 2007
Hospital Standardized Mortality Ratios Published For The First Time In Canada30 Nov 2007
New Museum Display Explores Popular Medicines, UK30 Nov 2007
Hospital Care Harms One In Ten, UK Study29 Nov 2007
Meat Quality Preserved By Natural Ingredient29 Nov 2007
Diisobutyl Phthalate Found In Some Cardboard Food Packaging29 Nov 2007
HSE Warns Employers Of The Need For Proper Risk Assessments After Maintenance Worker Dies At Amusement Park, UK29 Nov 2007
The Inside Story On Nanotechnology And The Media29 Nov 2007
Cultural Competency 'Paramount' In Delivering Adequate Medical Care, AAOS Diversity Board Chair Says In Interview29 Nov 2007
AMA Welcomes Nicola Roxon As Health Minister, Australia29 Nov 2007
Northern Territory Indigenous Initiative Must Be Reviewed And Health Checks Extended Nationally, Australia29 Nov 2007
VA Falling Further Behind In Processing Disability Claims For Veterans29 Nov 2007
Republican Presidential Candidates Romney, Giuliani Trade Criticism Over Health Care29 Nov 2007
System Of Simplified, Standardized Dosing Instructions For Prescription Medication Container Labels29 Nov 2007
A European Survey On Rare Diseases Reveals That Patients Are Rejected By Health Professionals29 Nov 2007
Challenging 'Hoodie' Stereotypes Wins International Health Scientist Royal Society Kohn Award, UK29 Nov 2007
Increased Health Care Spending In Developing Countries Not Enough By Itself To Increase Utilization Of Skilled Birth Attendants29 Nov 2007
First Year Results: Iffim Provides US$ 1 Billion To Prevent Disease28 Nov 2007
MSU Food Safety Experts Say Chinese Imports Need To Improve28 Nov 2007
NIST Measures Performance Of Auto Crash Warning Systems28 Nov 2007
Open Dialogue, More Research Needed On How Racism Affects Health, Columnist Writes28 Nov 2007
Grady Hospital Board Votes To Transfer Governance To New, Not-for-Profit Board28 Nov 2007
Undocumented Immigrants From Latin America Half As Likely As U.S.-Born Latinos To Seek Care In California Emergency Departments, Study Finds28 Nov 2007
New Government Members Should Visit Local GP And Public Hospital, Australia28 Nov 2007
The European Commission Launches The First Public Consultation On Rare Diseases28 Nov 2007
Five Underreported Stories Kick-Off UNFPA's 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign28 Nov 2007
Academy Reports On Value Of Observational Research To Policy And Medicine27 Nov 2007
AWHONN Awarded Department Of Defense Contracts To Deploy Perinatal Training Tools27 Nov 2007
Climate Change May Lead To Environmental Exodus27 Nov 2007
Canada, PAHO Sign Strategic Cooperation Framework27 Nov 2007
The European Union And The FDA Working Together To Create CommonApplication For Orphan Designation For Medicines27 Nov 2007
Demographic Trends Seen Benefiting Demand For Transdermal Patches - New Survey By Greystone Associates Analyzes Demand Factors27 Nov 2007
Board To Determine Fate Of Historically Black Atlanta Hospital's Governance27 Nov 2007
Not All Brain Injuries In Veterans Disclosed By Pentagon, USA Today Reports27 Nov 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent Coverage On Medical Errors27 Nov 2007
Senate Remains In Session To Prevent Recess Appointments Of Surgeon General, Others27 Nov 2007
President Bush Has Democrats 'Crying Uncle' In Budget Debate, San Francisco Chronicle Reports27 Nov 2007
Congress Unlikely To Approve Major Health Care Proposals From President Bush27 Nov 2007

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
Hazards Of CT Scans Overstated03 Dec 2007
Newer Radiation Treatment Easier For Some Throat Cancer Patients03 Dec 2007
News From Radiological Society Of North America 2007 Annual Meeting30 Nov 2007
Advice On Risks From Tritium, UK30 Nov 2007
Radiologists, Medical Physicists Working Toward Patient Safety In CT30 Nov 2007
Fifty Hospitals Around The World Are Now Using NeuroLogica's CereTom(R) Portable CT Scanner29 Nov 2007
World's First Nuclear Radiation-Blocking Fabric Receives New Patents29 Nov 2007
Forensics Go High-Tech With CT Autopsies28 Nov 2007
Belgian Women To Benefit From Mammography Examinations With Lowest Radiation Dose On The Market28 Nov 2007
Toshiba Reaches Milestone Of 20,000 CT Units Produced28 Nov 2007
PETRA III Brilliant Perspectives27 Nov 2007
Toshiba's AquilionONE Receives FDA Clearance27 Nov 2007
Toshiba Launches Breakthrough CT System - The AquilionONE27 Nov 2007

Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals News
Progress Is Being Made Toward Approval Of Generic Biotechnology Drugs03 Dec 2007
FDA To Consider Salt Regulation In Food30 Nov 2007

Rehabilitation News
Practice Better Than Education Alone For Fall Prevention30 Nov 2007

Respiratory / Asthma News
Airgas Study Reveals Disaster Preparedness Concerns And Misconceptions About Dedicated Oxygen Supply And Replenishment03 Dec 2007
Statement From American Association For Homecare On New York Times Article About Home Oxygen Therapy03 Dec 2007
New Inhalation Device With Aclidinium Bromide May Offer Advantages To COPD Patients03 Dec 2007
GSK Statement On US Food And Drug Administration Pediatric Advisory Committee Recommendations Regarding Salmeterol03 Dec 2007
UK Doctors Given Green Light To Use Combination Inhalers In Children03 Dec 2007
NYT Examines COPD As Part Of Series On Six Leading Causes Of Illness, Death In U.S.30 Nov 2007
Health Department Releases New Findings On Children Exposed To The WTC Disaster30 Nov 2007
Ibuprofen Associated With Slower Lung Function Decline In Children With Cystic Fibrosis30 Nov 2007
New System For Classifying Infant Lung Disease Developed30 Nov 2007
Singing Out For Asthma, UK28 Nov 2007
Argenta Discovery And Dr. Reddy's Progress Pre-Clinical Anti-Inflammatory Candidate To Treat Chronic Respiratory Disease28 Nov 2007
Meridian Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance For Two New Rapid Tests For The Detection Of Influenza And Respiratory Syncytial Virus28 Nov 2007
Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition Encourages Vaccination Throughout The Influenza Season28 Nov 2007
Ikaria's INOmax(R) (Nitric Oxide) For Inhalation Approved In Australia28 Nov 2007
Secondhand Smoke Damages Lungs: Novel MRI Technique Offers Proof27 Nov 2007
Portopulmonary Hypertension: Bosentan Could Give A Survival Advantage27 Nov 2007
Clinical And Familial Risk Factors For COPD Exacerbations27 Nov 2007
Lung Patients Should Be Careful On Flights27 Nov 2007

Schizophrenia News
Slower Growth In Early Life May Increase Risk Of Women Developing Schizophrenia, UK03 Dec 2007
Titan Reports FDA Acceptance Of Iloperidone NDA30 Nov 2007
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Acceptance Of Iloperidone New Drug Application28 Nov 2007

Seniors / Aging News
UK Researchers Predict Pensions Catastrophe02 Dec 2007
Older People Up To £50,000 Out Of Pocket, UK30 Nov 2007
Occupational Therapy: A Key To Wellness30 Nov 2007
Promising Novel SIRT1 Activators For Treating Diseases Of Aging Unveiled By Sirtris29 Nov 2007
Maintaining Physical Activity In Middle Age Results In Better Basic Physical Abilities As We Age29 Nov 2007
Mouse Model Provides A Molecular Map For Aging29 Nov 2007
Seniors Optimistic Rudd Government Means New Era In Federal-State Relations, Australia28 Nov 2007
Aging Improves Parent, Child Relationships, Research Shows27 Nov 2007

Sexual Health / STDs News
10th ESSM Congress Most Successful Ever - Over 2,100 Specialists Gathered In Lisbon Over Four Days30 Nov 2007
'Test And Treat' Strategy Closer With New Rapid Chlamydia Test30 Nov 2007
Transport's Phase 2 Data Show Single Treatment SoloVir(TM) ETS Significantly Stops Progression Of Cold Sore Episode29 Nov 2007
Early And Late Sexual Debut Associated With Problems In Sexual Functioning29 Nov 2007
fpa Research Shows People Of All Ages Need Sexual Health Advice, UK28 Nov 2007
New Challenges For Diagnosis Of Bacterial STIs28 Nov 2007
End Victorian Attitude To Condom Advertising Says Fpa Responding To The Government Advisory Group Annual Report, UK28 Nov 2007
A Healthy Sex-Life Is The Key To General Wellbeing28 Nov 2007

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Childhood Sleep-disordered Breathing Disproportionately Affects Obese And African-Americans03 Dec 2007
New Sleep Center At Barlow Respiratory Hospital Helps Combat The Sleep-Deprivation That Afflicts 60 Million Americans, USA03 Dec 2007
Morning Jolt Of Caffeine Might Mask Serious Sleep Problems01 Dec 2007
Altered Sex Hormone Levels, Higher Body Temperature May Be Associated With Poorer Sleep Quality In Older Postmenopausal Women01 Dec 2007
Napping Is A More Effective Countermeasure To Sleepiness In Younger Than Middle-Aged People01 Dec 2007
Nurses Who Work Extended Shifts, Feel Tired On The Job And Get Little Sleep Are More Likely To Drive Drowsy01 Dec 2007
Practice Parameters Discuss Treatment For Narcolepsy And Other Hypersomnias Of Central Origin01 Dec 2007
PDSS A Reliable Way To Measure The Effect Of A Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder And Daytime Sleepiness On Teens' Academic Performance01 Dec 2007
Insomniacs Are More Likely To Report A Family History Of The Sleep Disorder01 Dec 2007
Short, Long Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Mortality01 Dec 2007
Short, Long Sleep Duration Raises The Risk For Diabetes01 Dec 2007
Selective Attention Most Impaired During First Night Shift Worked27 Nov 2007

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
Nashville NAACP Tobacco Prevention Initiative: An Example Of Community-based Participatory Action Research03 Dec 2007
Stop Smoking Services Are Reducing The UK's Health Gap, Shows Study03 Dec 2007
India: Pictorial Warnings On Cigarette Packs02 Dec 2007
New Studies Find Smoking Cessation Rates Double With Counselling And Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy02 Dec 2007
Sheffield: City's Shock Smoking Toll02 Dec 2007
Quit Rates Double With Counseling And Free Nicotine Patches30 Nov 2007
Smoking Cessation Rates Double With Intensive Counseling And Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Studies Of 20,000 Smokers Show30 Nov 2007
EU "Fire Safer" Cigarettes Set To Get Green Light29 Nov 2007
New Study Examines How Secondhand Smoke Damages Lungs29 Nov 2007
Tobacco Marketers Targeting Teens Near Schools28 Nov 2007
MRI Shows Lung Damage In Passive Smokers27 Nov 2007
Your Family Doctor May Be The Key To Quitting Smoking, As Shown By New Research Review27 Nov 2007
Health Dept Airs New Anti-Tobacco Ad Campaign27 Nov 2007
Vietnam: 30,000-40,000 Die From Smoking Annually27 Nov 2007
Ex Smoker: "Look At What Has Happened To Me And Tell Me Smoking Is Worth It"27 Nov 2007
MRIs Show Evidence Of Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke27 Nov 2007

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
Stay Fit To Fight The Ageing Process01 Dec 2007
Better Health Through Core Fitness30 Nov 2007
Reducing Inflammation In Damaged Skin Tissue Aided By Exercise29 Nov 2007
Fear Is Stronger Motivator To Get Fit Than Hope For Those Worrying About Their Bodies, Says Study, UK28 Nov 2007

Statins News
Scientists Identify Gene Responsible For Statin-induced Muscle Pain28 Nov 2007
NICE Publishes Guidance On EZETROL (Ezetimibe) For The Treatment Of Adults With Primary Hypercholesterolemia, UK28 Nov 2007

Stem Cell Research News
Human Embryonic Stem Cell - Derived Bone Tissue Closes Massive Skull Injury03 Dec 2007
New Investigator Research Grants Get New UK Researchers Off The Ground02 Dec 2007
Shared Facilities, Resources And Programs To Further Stem Cell Research30 Nov 2007
Fate Therapeutics Created By Leading Stem Cell Scientists To Pursue New Approaches To Stem Cell Therapies30 Nov 2007
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics' Adult Stem Cell Approach More Relevant Than Embryonic Stem Cell Therapies29 Nov 2007
Stem Cells Train Heart Following Heart Attack28 Nov 2007
Stem-Cell Therapies For Brain More Complicated Than Thought28 Nov 2007
UC Davis Researchers Find Evidence Of Mature Heart Cell Potential In Embroyonic Stem Cells28 Nov 2007
Royal Society View On Recent Stem Cell Developments, UK27 Nov 2007

Stroke / Neuroprotection News
Occupational Therapy Is Effective In Improving Independence In Stroke Patients01 Dec 2007
Stroke Study To Add Patients Who Cannot Give Immediate Consent01 Dec 2007
Award From American Heart Association Presented To Boston University School Of Medicine Professor27 Nov 2007
Not Enough 'Good' Cholesterol Makes It Harder To Recover From Stroke27 Nov 2007

Transplants / Organ Donations News
Study Looks At Live Kidney Donors' Satisfaction Rates And Health Problems29 Nov 2007
Another Complication For Gastric Bypass Patients28 Nov 2007
Alcohol May Amplify Chronic Rejection In Lung Transplants28 Nov 2007
Living Donors May Be Best Source Of Insulin-producing Islets For Diabetes Treatment27 Nov 2007

Tropical Diseases News
Malaria Parasite In Patient Blood Reveals Distinct Physiological States29 Nov 2007
New Parasitic States Uncovered In Study Of Malaria Parasites29 Nov 2007
Less Drugs May Be Best Drugs For Treating Malaria27 Nov 2007

Urology / Nephrology News
Risk Stratification Of Men With Gleason Score 7 To 10 Tumors By Primary And Secondary Gleason Score: Results From The SEARCH Database02 Dec 2007
Composition And Clinically Determined Hardness Of Urinary Tract Stones02 Dec 2007
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy For Complex Renal Tumors: Surgical Technique02 Dec 2007
Persistent Hypocalcemia Induced By Zoledronic Acid In A Patient With Androgen Independent Prostate Cancer And Bone Metastases02 Dec 2007
Neobladder Overactivity; An Equivalent To Spontaneous Rectal Contraction02 Dec 2007
Bladder Stone Formation After A Tension Free Vaginal Tape Procedure: Report On Two Cases02 Dec 2007
One Percent Rate Of Kidney Failure After Major Surgery27 Nov 2007
Wyeth's TORISEL Receives European Commission Approval For The Treatment Of Advanced Kidney Cancer27 Nov 2007

Veterinary News
Vsurance Offers New Insurance Product To Protect New Pet Owners And Retailers03 Dec 2007
PetGadgets.com Offers Cutting-Edge DNA Test Kit For Pets29 Nov 2007

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
Minister Ritz Statement On USDA Decision To Lift Heightened Inspection Of Canadian Meat Exports30 Nov 2007
Could A Fuel Cell That Runs On Glucose Save The Planet?29 Nov 2007
Stored Nuclear Waste May End Up In The Columbia River, Washington State28 Nov 2007
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Launches Specialized Web Site For U.S. Department Of Agriculture28 Nov 2007
K-State Researchers Predict That An Outbreak Of Foot And Mouth Disease Could Cost Kansas Nearly A Billion Dollars28 Nov 2007

Women's Health / Gynecology News
Bella Femme Fights Menopause The All-Natural Way03 Dec 2007
Symptomatic Menopause Highlighted In Evidence-Based Clinical Overview03 Dec 2007
Hormone Fluctuations May Be Responsible For Many Mood Disturbances In Women01 Dec 2007
Study Examines Poor, Minority Women's Eating Habits In Relation To Cancer Risk30 Nov 2007
Recognizing Signs Of Women Abuse CIHR Experts Speak Out In Light Of National Day Of Remembrance30 Nov 2007
Cook Medical Delivers Innovative Treatment For Recto-Vaginal Fistulas29 Nov 2007
Women Must Work Harder29 Nov 2007
Nearly 60 Percent Of Women Trafficked And Sexually Exploited Suffered From Posttraumatic Stress29 Nov 2007
Smoking And Depression Often Occur Together In New Mothers27 Nov 2007

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