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Aid / Disasters News
World Food Programme Steps Up Food Assistance On Libyan Borders, Moves In Supplies22 Mar 2011
Need For International Elder Disaster Preparedness Highlighted By Japanese Tsunami21 Mar 2011
Belief In Giving, AHigh Profile Branding And The Best Use Of Technology Make Red Nose Day A Success In The UK21 Mar 2011
Avalanche Victims Buried In Canada Die Significantly Quicker Than Those Buried In Switzerland21 Mar 2011
The Lingering Psychological Impact Of The Disaster In Japan19 Mar 2011
General Mills Launches New Nonprofit To Improve Food Processing And Alleviate Hunger In Africa18 Mar 2011
Statement On The Fukushima Incident, UK18 Mar 2011
UNICEF Supplies Arrive Near Tunisian-Libyan Border16 Mar 2011
American Red Cross Contributes An Initial $10 Million To Assist Japan's Earthquake And Tsunami Survivors16 Mar 2011
Bone Marrow Transplant Centres Alerted To Help Japan Radiation Victims16 Mar 2011
Medtronic Pledges $1 Million To Relief Efforts In Japan16 Mar 2011
A Seismograph For Ancient Earthquakes16 Mar 2011

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Drink And Drug Use Among Young People In Decline, Study Shows, Scotland22 Mar 2011
Adults Represent A Majority Of Inhalant Treatment Admissions18 Mar 2011
Gender And Genes May Determine Effectiveness Of Treatment For Alcohol Dependence17 Mar 2011
Classifying Gambling Subtypes Does Not Predict Treatment Outcomes17 Mar 2011
Government Of Canada Works With Nunavut To Help Prevent Young People From Taking Illicit Drugs17 Mar 2011
Alcoholics With Certain Genotype Benefit Most From Alcohol-Dependence Treatment Naltrexone16 Mar 2011
Development Of Alcohol Use Disorders Can Stem From An Early Age At First Drink Combined With Stressful Life Events16 Mar 2011
Further Study Needed Of How Brain Biology And Function Contribute To Relapse In Addiction16 Mar 2011
More Parental Monitoring By The Opposite-Gender Parent Can Indirectly Reduce Alcohol-Related Problems16 Mar 2011
A Comparison Of Profiles Of Learning And Memory Impairments In 2 Groups Of Children16 Mar 2011

Allergy News
Kid Food Allergies Develop In The Womb; First Born More At Risk22 Mar 2011
Santarus And Pharming Announce RHUCIN Poster At American Academy Of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2011 Annual Meeting22 Mar 2011
Oral Immunotherapy Desensitizes Milk-Allergic Children22 Mar 2011
Dust Mite Allergies Could Become A Thing Of The Past22 Mar 2011
Phadia Demonstrates The Benefit Of Molecular Allergy Test Results At AAAAI Annual Meeting21 Mar 2011
Study Reveals That Pollen Also Appears Outside Flowering Season21 Mar 2011
When It Comes To Certain Allergies, Birth Order Matters20 Mar 2011
Consumers Beware: There Is A Difference Between Predicted And Actual Pollen Counts20 Mar 2011
Children With More Severe Eczema Less Likely To Outgrow Milk, Egg Allergy19 Mar 2011
Could Rural Environment Protect Against Food Allergy?19 Mar 2011
New Research Continues To Give Hope For Outgrowing Milk Allergy19 Mar 2011
Hotze Medical Team Offers Tips For Allergy Relief Amidst Pollen Season17 Mar 2011
What Is Food Allergy? What To Do When a Food Allergy Is Suspected?16 Mar 2011

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Gift Will Allow Mayo Researchers To Further Explore Common, But Little Recognized, Cause Of Dementia In The Elderly22 Mar 2011
Lundbeck Welcomes Revised Nice Recommendations For Alzheimer's Disease Treatments22 Mar 2011
Bees Could Reveal Key To Dementia22 Mar 2011
New Brain Drug Delivery System Will Help Alzheimer's Patients21 Mar 2011
New Method Developed For Delivering Drugs To The Brain - Alzheimer's Society Comment21 Mar 2011
Neuroscience Discovery May Have A Bearing On Alzheimer's Disease, Autism And Mental Retardation21 Mar 2011
Scientists ID Possible Biomarker To Gauge Alzheimer's Prognosis, Effect Of Therapies18 Mar 2011
Molecule That Spurs Cell's Recycling Center May Help Alzheimer's Patients17 Mar 2011
Unprecedented View Of Protein Folding May Help Develop Brain Disease Therapies17 Mar 2011
Two Thirds Of London GPs Unable To Diagnose Dementia According To Study, Alzheimer's Society Comment16 Mar 2011
New Approaches To Dementia And Sight Loss - Report Of First National Conference Released Today, UK16 Mar 2011
Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Disease Research Presented By Revalesio At National Scientific Conference16 Mar 2011

Anxiety / Stress News
Home Videoconferencing As Therapy For Anxiety Disorders17 Mar 2011

Arthritis / Rheumatology News
Creating Novel Injectable Biomaterials For Cartilage Tissue Engineering18 Mar 2011
NICE Recommends Golimumab For The Treatment Of Psoriatic Arthritis18 Mar 2011
Knee Arthritis Symptoms In Older Adults Adversely Affected By Depression17 Mar 2011

Autism News
Curemark Completes Enrollment Of Phase III Autism Trials22 Mar 2011
RainDance Technologies Launches Two Comprehensive Genetic Screening Research Tools For Identifying Mutations Associated With X-Chromosome And ASD21 Mar 2011
Cannabis Science And The Unconventional Foundation For Autism (UF4A) Partner To Advance Successful Cannabis-Based Autism Treatments20 Mar 2011
Adults With Autism Respond Well To Virtual Conversation Simulator20 Mar 2011
MIT Researchers Recreate Autism In Mice20 Mar 2011
Autism And History Of Wandering: New Diagnostic Code18 Mar 2011

Biology / Biochemistry News
MIT Research: New Protein Folding Model Helps With Genetic Data Deluge22 Mar 2011
Modern Technology Applied To 'Lost' Samples From Famous Origin Of Life Researcher22 Mar 2011
Honey Bee Research Could Help Solve Mystery Of Vanishing Bees, Ward Off Threat To Human Food Security22 Mar 2011
Research On Animals Influenced By Perceptions Of Gender21 Mar 2011
Enzyme Can Steer Cells Or Possibly Stop Them In Their Tracks21 Mar 2011
Pall GeneDisc(R) System First AOAC Validated Test For Non-O157 STEC In Food20 Mar 2011
What Is Life? Scientists Take A Look At Systems Biology And Cellular Networking18 Mar 2011
Improving Understanding Of Developmental And Disease Mechanisms In Humans With The Help Of Zebrafish18 Mar 2011
KTH Royal Institute Of Technology: World Record In DNA Analysis18 Mar 2011
Moving Molecules With Light17 Mar 2011
Not So Eagle Eyed: New Study Reveals Why Birds Collide With Man-made Objects16 Mar 2011
Minnesota House Of Representatives Passes 2011 International Year Of Chemistry Resolution16 Mar 2011

Blood / Hematology News
NICE Gives Green Light To Romiplostim For The Treatment Of Chronic Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)18 Mar 2011
Cholesterol-Busters May Also Reduce Blood Clots17 Mar 2011
Little-Studied Blood Syndrome Gains Researchers' Attention17 Mar 2011
Innovation Thrives At ASH 201016 Mar 2011
ERYtech Pharma To Present Promising Results For The Treatment Of Sickle Cell Disease16 Mar 2011

Bones / Orthopedics News
Clinical Trial Seeks To Determine Whether Platelet-Rich Plasma Can Ease The Pain Of Osteoarthritis22 Mar 2011
Radical Surgery Removes Half Of Pelvis, Saves Leg22 Mar 2011
Springer Editor Honored For His Outstanding Achievements In The Field Of Biosilicate Research21 Mar 2011
How To Help Heal An Injured Joint19 Mar 2011
US Healthcare System Can't Keep Up With Number Of Baby Boomers' Bone Fractures17 Mar 2011
Unigene Doses First Patient In Phase 2 Oral PTH Study For The Treatment Of Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women17 Mar 2011
Osteoblasts Are Bone Idle Without Frizzled-916 Mar 2011

Breast Cancer News
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Publishes Definitive Guide To Family History Of Breast Cancer20 Mar 2011

Cancer / Oncology News
Last Throw Of The Dice For Bowel Cancer Screening? Australia22 Mar 2011
Researchers And Scientists Honored For Improving Prevention, Treatment And Care Of People Living With Cancer22 Mar 2011
Marshall Edwards Announces Publication Of Phase II Clinical Trial Results Highlighting Activity Of Intravenous Phenoxodiol22 Mar 2011
"Large Spectrum" Cancer Suppressor Gene Discovered22 Mar 2011
Funding For Australian Research Into 'forgotten Cancer'22 Mar 2011
High Melanoma Rate In Upper Class Women; Tanning May Be A Link22 Mar 2011
Curis Announces Positive Results In Genentech Pivotal Phase II Clinical Trial Of GDC-0449 In Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma21 Mar 2011
Cancer Drug Found Hiding In Sunflower Seed Protein, Australia21 Mar 2011
Organic Nanoparticle Created That Uses Sound And Heat To Locate And Treat Tumors21 Mar 2011
Tiny LNA-Based Compounds Developed By Santaris Pharma A/S Inhibit Entire Disease-Associated MicroRNA Families21 Mar 2011
Kidney Cancer Patients Benefit From Partial Kidney Removal21 Mar 2011
Clinical Cancer Research Programs Merge To Accelerate Research21 Mar 2011
World-Renowned Physician-Scientist Honored At Genomic Medicine Conference For 'Pioneering Efforts'21 Mar 2011
Polaris Enrolls First Patient In Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of ADI-PEG 20 For The Treatment Of Malignant Mesothelioma20 Mar 2011
Susan G. Komen For The Cure(R) Calls On Global Cancer Leaders To Help Avert Japanese Cancer Crisis20 Mar 2011
Modified MRNA Is The Key To Novel Anti-cancer Therapy19 Mar 2011
5 Million Pound Grant To Advance Personalised Treatments For Kidney Cancer18 Mar 2011
MD Anderson And The National Cancer Institute Of Peru And Sign Sister Institution Agreement In Cancer Treatment And Research18 Mar 2011
Suppressing The Formation Of Mucus May Allow Drugs Through To The Cancer Cells Beneath18 Mar 2011
Human Genome Sciences And FivePrime Therapeutics Announce Development And Commercialization Agreement For Novel Anti-Cancer Drug18 Mar 2011
PsiOxus Therapeutics Initiates Phase II Clinical Study Of Wasting Disease Therapeutic MT-10218 Mar 2011
Cells Forced By Laser Beam To 'Breathe In' Water And Potentially Anti-Cancer Drugs18 Mar 2011
More On 'Hallmarks Of Cancer'18 Mar 2011
Potential Commercial Application To Replace Radioisotopes And Antibodies As A Universal Method For Screening Kinase Inhibitors17 Mar 2011
Nanodiamonds Show Promise As Safe Chemo Boosters For Breast And Liver Cancer16 Mar 2011
Brain Tumor Caused By Single Gene Defect16 Mar 2011
First Study Of Use Of Prophylactic PEG In HNC Patients16 Mar 2011
Hydro-Stomach CT Imaging Not A Reliable Tool For The Detection Of EGC16 Mar 2011
New Insights Into Cancer Treatment16 Mar 2011
NCCN Panel Calls For Higher Standards, Better Ways Of Translating Molecular Genetics Into Clinical Practice16 Mar 2011
Incyte's Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) Meets Primary Endpoint In Second Phase III Study16 Mar 2011

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
American Heart Association President R. Sacco, M.D. Commends National Quality Strategy's Focus On Prevention And Treatment Of Cardiovascular Diseases22 Mar 2011
New Statement Offers Advice On Treating Dangerous, Deep Blood Clots22 Mar 2011
More Sensitive Test For Cardiac Biomarker May Improve Ability To Identify Patients Who Have Experienced A Heart Attack22 Mar 2011
Despite Uncertain Benefit, Fibrates Commonly Used In U.S., Canada22 Mar 2011
Cardiovascular Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Marketing Clearance For Stealth 360°™ Orbital PAD System21 Mar 2011
Novel Mechanistic Approach To Directly Modulating Muscle Contractility May Represent A Promising Strategy To Treat Systolic Heart Failure19 Mar 2011
Hopkins Nursing Lab Admits Harvey The Cardiac Simulator18 Mar 2011
Stem Cells Can Bring Heart Back To Normal After Attack18 Mar 2011
In Pilot Study, Screening Detects Potentially Serious Heart Conditions In Healthy Children18 Mar 2011
New Study Adds Weight To Diabetes Drug Link To Heart Problems17 Mar 2011
Key Facets To Safety And Quality In Hospitals That Affect Heart Attack Survival17 Mar 2011
Refractory Angina Cell Therapy Protocol (ReACT(R)) Is Evaluated In An International Symposium16 Mar 2011
Cerenis Initiates Phase 2 Study Of Lead Product Candidate, CER-001, In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome16 Mar 2011

Caregivers / Homecare News
URAC Expands Patient Centered Health Care Home Program With Release Of Auditor Certification18 Mar 2011
Home Medical Equipment Group Supports Bipartisan Bill To Repeal The Controversial Medicare "Competitive" Bidding Program For Homecare16 Mar 2011

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
New Test Reduces False Positive Results For HPV22 Mar 2011
Breakthrough Light-Activated Drug-Device To Be Investigated For Treatment Of HPV And Cervical Pre-cancer17 Mar 2011
HPV Home Tests Could Improve Cervical Screening Uptake16 Mar 2011

Cholesterol News
Clinical Study Demonstrates LDL Particles Are More Strongly Associated With Cardiovascular Events Than LDL Cholesterol21 Mar 2011

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
EU Clinical Trials Register Goes Live22 Mar 2011
A Parent's Willingness To Allow Offspring To Enroll In Research Affected By Terminolgy Used In Informed Consent Forms21 Mar 2011
USC University Hospital Participates In Clinical Trial Testing New Heart Valve Treatment18 Mar 2011
Plexxikon Selects Clinipace Worldwide To Manage Four Clinical Trials17 Mar 2011

Colorectal Cancer News
Jefferson Clinical Trial: Can A Cholesterol Drug Prevent Colon Cancer?22 Mar 2011
Lack Of Action Mocks Overwhelming Evidence On Bowel Cancer Screening20 Mar 2011
Stem Cells May Be Key To Understanding The Origins Of Colon Cancer And Detecting Relapse19 Mar 2011
New Data In Support Of Link Between Stem Cells And Cancer, Opening Door To New Tools For Diagnosis And Treatment18 Mar 2011
New Figures Show UK Is Leading The Way In Detecting Bowel Cancer16 Mar 2011
Health Dialog Makes Decision Aid Available For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month16 Mar 2011

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
NPA Working To Improve Trade Policies For Dietary Supplements22 Mar 2011
100th Traditional Herbal Registration Granted, UK21 Mar 2011
Heel: Homeopathic Medications Alleviate The Common Cold17 Mar 2011

Conferences News
National Conference For Nurse Practitioners To Feature Expert Speakers, Clinical And Practical Innovations22 Mar 2011
Alzheimer Research, Prevention And Treatment Tops International Conference - Conference Highlights21 Mar 2011
UPMC Hosts International Telehealth Symposium17 Mar 2011

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Plastic Surgeons Lead The Way With Best Outcomes For Women Undergoing Breast Reconstruction, UK22 Mar 2011
Male Facelifts, Botox And Tummy Tucks On The Rise21 Mar 2011
Men Fuel Rebound In Cosmetic Surgery21 Mar 2011
Age Appropriate Aesthetic Procedures - Should Your Teen Be Receiving Injectables: Fillers And Neurotoxins?21 Mar 2011
KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals Presents Patient Reported Outcomes From Phase IIB Study With ATX-101 Demonstrating Reduction Of Submental Fat20 Mar 2011

Crohn's / IBD News
Youth With IBD Are Less Fit Than Their Peers17 Mar 2011

Cystic Fibrosis News
All Women Should Be Offered Cystic Fibrosis Screening, Regardless Of Ethnicity22 Mar 2011
Understanding Of Cystic Fibrosis Improved By Pig Model18 Mar 2011

Dentistry News
The Toothbrush, Dental Floss Effect Of Streptococcus Enzyme22 Mar 2011
S. mutans Biofilm Growth Inhibited By Biodegradable Tooth-Binding Micelles21 Mar 2011
Comparing The Quality And Quantity Of Dental Pulp Stem Cells Using Two Different Techniques21 Mar 2011
Dental Minister Confirmed For British Dental Conference And Exhibition, UK21 Mar 2011
Skeletal Anchorage Assisted Orthopedic Traction Produces Mandibular Changes21 Mar 2011
Three Ways To Minimize Caries' Damage To Teeth And Potentially Eradicate Caries Disease Entirely21 Mar 2011
In The US Population, Validation Of Salivary-Biomarkers For The Detection Of Sjogren's Syndrome21 Mar 2011
Craniofacial And Tooth Development Requires Fuz18 Mar 2011
Research Study Results: Sealing Manifest Occlusal Caries In Permanent Teeth - 2.5-year Results18 Mar 2011
UF Researchers Suspect Bacterial Changes In Mouth Promote Oral Disease In People With HIV17 Mar 2011
Clinical Trial For Dry Mouth Funded By International Oral Care Award17 Mar 2011
Candida And Staphylococcus Commonly Found On Retainers16 Mar 2011
One Year On From Changes To The Medical Devices Directive, UK16 Mar 2011

Depression News
High-Quality Follow-Up Depression Care Via Online Messaging18 Mar 2011
Depressed Seniors Benefit From Tai Chi17 Mar 2011
Euthymics Bioscience Initiates Triade Trial For Major Depression16 Mar 2011

Dermatology News
Fibrocell Science, Inc. Submits Final Data From Histology Study To FDA18 Mar 2011
Abnormal Hypersensitivity To Sunlight17 Mar 2011
Colored Light Sources Lighting The Way For New Office- And Home-Based Skin Devices16 Mar 2011
Electricity Sparks Interest In New Technologies And Cosmeceuticals For Aging Skin16 Mar 2011
Acne Is More Than A Nuisance For Some Teens16 Mar 2011

Diabetes News
Future High Diabetes Risk May Be Predictable Years In Advance21 Mar 2011
NIH Rolls Out 500 Page Diabetes Ten Year Strategic Plan21 Mar 2011
Elevations In 5 Amino Acids May Signal Future Diabetes Risk, Indicate Candidates For Preventive Measures21 Mar 2011
New American Diabetes Association Guide Offers Guidance For Parents Of Children With Diabetes21 Mar 2011
In A Phase 2 Study PF-04523655 (RTP801I-14) Showed Improved Vision Over Standard Of Care In Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema At 12 Months19 Mar 2011
Taking Diabetes Medication Helps Lower Medical Costs, Slightly19 Mar 2011
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) For Diabetes Banned In Europe, U.S. Next?18 Mar 2011
Taking Diabetes Medication Helps Lower Medical Costs, Slightly18 Mar 2011
Study Shows SANUWAVE's Dermapace Is Significantly More Effective Than Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers18 Mar 2011
New Diabetes Center Opens In New York City's Chinatown To Serve Asian Americans18 Mar 2011
Mystery Diabetes Type 3 Hybrid; Alzheimer's Drug May Help17 Mar 2011
Artificial Pancreas Project: The Future Of Diabetes Treatment17 Mar 2011
International Scientific Summit Will Spotlight The Surgical Treatment Of Diabetes And Propose New Directions For Research17 Mar 2011
How To Overcome Disparities And Reduce The Burden Of Diabetes Complications, Forum, April 6-7, 201117 Mar 2011
Treatment Breakthrough For Rare Disease Linked To Diabetes16 Mar 2011
B.B. King, Crystal Bowersox And OneTouch(R) Take Center Stage In New Diabetes Campaign16 Mar 2011
Chinese Herbal Decoction YQZMT Ameliorates Insulin Resistance In Type 2 Diabetic Rats16 Mar 2011
Hope For Children Suffering From Hyperinsulinism16 Mar 2011
Insulin-Releasing Switch Discovered16 Mar 2011
New Device Holds Promise Of Making Blood Glucose Testing Easier For Patients With Diabetes16 Mar 2011

Eczema / Psoriasis News
Anacor Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment In Phase 2b Trial Of AN2728 For Psoriasis16 Mar 2011

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
First And Only Melt-In-The-mouth Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Treatment Launches In The UK Today21 Mar 2011
Men Report Persistent Sexual Impairment After Use Of Common Hair Loss Drugs18 Mar 2011

Eye Health / Blindness News
ORange Wavefront Aberrometer Proves Successful In Determining Refraction In Cataract Patients Who Previously Had LASIK Surgery21 Mar 2011
New CNIB Survey Finds Many Canadians Less Than Well-Informed About Family History Of Glaucoma21 Mar 2011
Periocular Treatment Improves Eye Comfort And Quality Of Life For Patients With Facial Paralysis21 Mar 2011
Retina Implant AG Partners With Wills Eye Institute To Bring Artificial Vision Clinical Trials To The United States20 Mar 2011
American Optometric Association Awards ACUVUE(R) ADVANCE(R) Plus Brand Contact Lenses With Seal Of Acceptance For UV Absorbing Contact Lenses18 Mar 2011
Dow Corning And The Centre For Vision In The Developing World Launch Children's Vision Correction Initiative18 Mar 2011
Wiley X(R) Supports Workplace Eye Wellness Month, Offers Full Line Of OSHA-Grade Protective Eyewear Systems18 Mar 2011
Innovative Technique Gives Vision Researchers Insight Into How People Recognize Faces17 Mar 2011

Flu / Cold / SARS News
New Research On Black Elderberries Shows Activity Against Flu Viruses And Respiratory Tract Bacteria20 Mar 2011
Developing A Universal Flu Vaccine17 Mar 2011

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Research Using Worms Defines The Role Of Multiple Disease Genes At The Base Of Cilia22 Mar 2011
Stress Affects The Balance Of Bacteria In The Gut And Immune Response22 Mar 2011
Number Of Child Diarrhea Deaths Can Be Halved With Current Interventions22 Mar 2011
Results Published In The Lancet Demonstrate Fecal Incontinence Symptoms Improve With Bulking Agent Injection21 Mar 2011
Therapeutic Endoscopy At St. Michael's Hospital To Benefit From McCain Donation Of $5 Million18 Mar 2011
Injectable Bulking Agent Improves Symptoms Of Faecal Incontinence17 Mar 2011
What Is Achalasia? What Causes Achalasia?16 Mar 2011
A Complication Of Colonoscopy And An Unusual Treatment16 Mar 2011

Genetics News
Discovery Of Molecular Determinant Of Cell Identity22 Mar 2011
Life Technologies Initiates Clinical Trials Leading To 510(k) Submission Of A Class I And Class II HLA Sequence-Based Typing Solution22 Mar 2011
The Informant, Jumping Gene22 Mar 2011
Specific Genetic Mutations Associated With Preeclampsia22 Mar 2011
New Insights May Lead To Prevention, Treatments For Disorders That Involve Protein Misfolding21 Mar 2011
New Genetic Clues In Our Quest To Slow Aging21 Mar 2011
Asuragen Reports Results From A Multi-Center Study On Fragile X Gene Expansion Risk At The Annual Meeting Of The American College Of Medical Genetics18 Mar 2011
A New Evolutionary History Of Primates17 Mar 2011
A Mutation Causing Wrinkled Skin Of Shar-Pei Dogs Is Linked To Periodic Fever Disorder17 Mar 2011

Headache / Migraine News
Migraine Rates Up For No Apparent Reason22 Mar 2011

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
In Its First Year, The Affordable Care Act Has Brought Health Care Benefits To Millions Of Americans22 Mar 2011
Building Healthy Communities: Los Angeles Region Announces Early Success In Health Care Enrollment21 Mar 2011
Abuse Of Self-Pay Patients In Public Hospitals, Australia20 Mar 2011
Health Care Spending Caps Will Protect America's Families From Catastrophic Medical Expenses18 Mar 2011
Health Centers Serve 2.7 Million Low-Income Uninsured Workers, An Estimated 1 In 418 Mar 2011
Health Savings Accounts Offer Consumers A Way To Save Tax Free For Medical Care17 Mar 2011
Job Losses Led To 9 Million Adults Losing Health Insurance In 201017 Mar 2011
Parental Confusion Over Enrollment, Eligibility Leads To Underutilization Of Public Health Insurance For Eligible Children17 Mar 2011
Unhealthy, Unemployed, Uninsured: 52 Million Americans Without In 201016 Mar 2011

Hearing / Deafness News
Cochlear Implants In Children; Newborn Hearing Detection Problems22 Mar 2011
The Importance Of Pediatric Auditory Research18 Mar 2011
Samantha's Journey To Hearing17 Mar 2011
Helping To Identify Small Tumors Early16 Mar 2011
UF Study: College Students Often Miss Mark When Reporting 'Normal' Hearing16 Mar 2011

Heart Disease News
UPMC Uses New Technology To Treat Aortic Heart Valve Disease Without Open Heart Surgery22 Mar 2011
Polypill Feasibility Study A Success22 Mar 2011
Algorithm For Exterior Defibrillators That Correctly Identifies Both Adult And Child Arrhythmias22 Mar 2011
A Dose Of Safflower Oil Each Day Might Help Keep Heart Disease At Bay22 Mar 2011
Hopkins Nursing Lab Admits Harvey The Cardiac Simulator19 Mar 2011
Heart And Cardiovascular Disease Deaths Drop Dramatically In Norway19 Mar 2011
Ethnicity Should Be Taken Into Account In Heart Disease And Stroke Prevention Studies19 Mar 2011
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown Applauds Benefits Of Affordable Care Act For Heart Disease And Stroke Patients One Year Later18 Mar 2011
Heart Disease Medicines Improving Life Expectancy, Australia17 Mar 2011
New Treatment Hope For Irregular Heartbeat Presented In Parliament17 Mar 2011
Norwegian Research Centre Offers Hope For Tiny Hearts17 Mar 2011
Study To Assess The Ability Of CER-001 To Regress Coronary Atherosclerotic Plaque17 Mar 2011
UIC's Mile Square Health Center Receives Award For Heart Care16 Mar 2011

HIV / AIDS News
British Association For Sexual Health And HIV Response To HPA New Diagnoses For People Infected With HIV In The UK22 Mar 2011
"Halve It" Coalition Welcomes New NICE Guidance On HIV Testing In Men Who Have Sex With Men, UK22 Mar 2011
Failures Of HIV Treatment In Immigration Removal Centres Are Inexcusable, UK22 Mar 2011
Obamacare And HIV, What's Being Done About The Epidemic?21 Mar 2011
Health System's Capacity To Care For HIV-Infected Hindered By Dwindling Number Of Specialists, Lack Of Training Among Other Health Professionals21 Mar 2011
Engineered, Virus-Like Particles Hitch A Ride With HIV To Reach High-Risk Populations That Don't Seek Or Comply With Medical Treatment20 Mar 2011
Studying The Female Genital Tract In The Quest For Cures For HIV18 Mar 2011
Controlling The Spread Of HIV/AIDs In Women16 Mar 2011
UNAIDS/UNDP/WHO Concerned Over Sustainability And Scale Up Of HIV Treatment16 Mar 2011

Hypertension News
Study Examines Whether Lower Blood Pressure Reduces Kidney Disease Progression22 Mar 2011
Combination ACE Inhibitor Therapy Increases Risk Of Kidney Failure And Death21 Mar 2011

Immune System / Vaccines News
New Report On Economic Burden Of Autoimmune Disease Released For National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month22 Mar 2011
Viropharma Announces Positive CHMP Opinion For Cinryze(R) (C1 Inhibitor [Human]) In European Union21 Mar 2011
Multiple Roles Played By Vitamin A In The Immune System20 Mar 2011

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Unreported World And The Leprosy Mission: Putting The Forgotten Disease Of Leprosy On The Public Agenda22 Mar 2011
Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak Highlights How Infections Spread22 Mar 2011
Earthbound Remedies Inspired By Spacebound Bacteria22 Mar 2011
DNA Sequencing Of Human Intestinal Microbes22 Mar 2011
Insmed Announces FDA Clearance Of IND For Pivotal Phase 3 Trial Of ARIKACE™ In Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Indication22 Mar 2011
The Killer Within - A Novel Bacterial Suicide Mechanism22 Mar 2011
Llamas Help Researchers Move A Step Closer To Treating Clostridium difficile21 Mar 2011
CDC, Cook County And Rush Collaborate To Research And Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections21 Mar 2011
BUSM Faculty Author Commentary On The Global Challenges Of Emerging Viral Infections21 Mar 2011
Wash Your Hands? You May Now Approach The Patient Bed18 Mar 2011
Bacteria More Likely To Adopt 'Loner' Genes Than Genes That Are Well-Connected, Study Finds18 Mar 2011
Fungal Biology Reviews Most Features Comprehensive Collection Of Fungal Cell Biology Movies Ever Published17 Mar 2011
Study Finds Number Of Times Wiped More Important Than Type Of Disinfectant Used17 Mar 2011
How Patients & Hospitals Can Help Prevent The Spread Of HAIs17 Mar 2011
Intralytix Wins FDA Regulatory Clearance For Phage-Based E. coli Technology17 Mar 2011
Haitian Earthquake Cholera Worse Than Expected; Japan Next?16 Mar 2011
Haiti's Cholera Epidemic Predicted To Far Exceed UN Projections16 Mar 2011
Oral Vaccine Could Prevent Half Of Cholera Cases, But Less Effective In Kids16 Mar 2011
New Vaccine Candidate Shows Strong Potential Against Norovirus16 Mar 2011
Study Helps Explain How Pathogenic E. coli Bacterium Causes Illness16 Mar 2011

IT / Internet / E-mail News
New Online Directory To Increase Confidence In Health And Safety Advice, UK22 Mar 2011
Mathematicians' Study Of How The Lily Blooms Has Implications For Sensor Development And Other Applications In Materials Science22 Mar 2011
Social Networking Risks Not Fully Understood22 Mar 2011
GenoTHREAT Screens For Biosecurity Risks22 Mar 2011
Health Information Technology "Control Tower" Could Improve Earthquake Response22 Mar 2011
Electronic Medical Records Improve Quality Of Care In Resource-Limited Countries21 Mar 2011
High-Frame-Rate Lifetime Imager Can Provide Further Insight Into The Nature Of Biological Processes19 Mar 2011
Interactive Program For Dealing With Behavioral Problems Is Available As IPhone Application18 Mar 2011
Genomatix Launches Affordable And Powerful Analysis Service17 Mar 2011

Litigation / Medical Malpractice News
Operating Department Practitioner Struck Off Following Conviction18 Mar 2011
Departments Of Justice And Health And Human Services Team Up In Detroit To Crack Down On Health Care Fraud16 Mar 2011

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Liver Disease, Cognitive Impairment And The Doctor's Assessment Of Driving Safety21 Mar 2011
Nonsurgical Hepatic Decompression In Budd-Chiari16 Mar 2011
Link Between Body Mass Index And Age At Hepatocellular Carcinoma Onset16 Mar 2011
The Importance Of Monitoring Vitamin D Levels In All Patients With Cirrhosis16 Mar 2011
300% Increase In Hep B Prison Vaccine Helps To Drive Down Infection Rates In Injecting Drug Users, UK16 Mar 2011

Lung Cancer News
Experimental Radioprotective Drug Safe For Lung Cancer Patients, Says University Of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Study22 Mar 2011
Counting Lung Cancer Cells Opens Window On Disease22 Mar 2011
Which Type Of Selenium To Be Used For Cancer Prevention Adds To Controversy18 Mar 2011
Symptoms Of Lung Disease LAM Alleviated By Sirolimus Therapy17 Mar 2011

Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
CML Patients Taking Imatinib Have Similar Mortality Rates To People In General Population22 Mar 2011
Cell Therapeutics Initiates Pixantrone PIX-R Pivotal Trial For Treatment Of Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma21 Mar 2011
Using Roche's CASY Cell Counter And Analyzer For Proliferation And Viability Measurement In Cancer Studies18 Mar 2011
Patient Group Calls On Department Of Health To Address Critical Gaps In Drug Pricing Reform Proposals, UK16 Mar 2011
Phase I/II Clinical Trial In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia To Evaluate Combination Therapy With Biothera's Imprime PGG16 Mar 2011

Medical Devices / Diagnostics News
FDA: Michigan Heart-lung Bypass Machine Manufacturer Enters Into Consent Decree22 Mar 2011
Covidien Announces Interim Data Showing Parietex ProGrip(TM) Self-Fixating Mesh Significantly Reduces Early Pain Following Inguinal Hernia Repair22 Mar 2011
ASP Launches The Fastest Low-Temperature Sterilization Cycle On The Market21 Mar 2011
Brain Tumor Blasting Device Clears First Hurdle With FDA - Seattle Patient Advocate Applauds Vote As "Victory For Patients"21 Mar 2011
Blood Analysis By New Biochip Could Lead To Disease Diagnosis In Minutes21 Mar 2011
Creation Of Carbon Nanofibers Of Specific Sizes May Lead To Improved Medical Imaging, Scientific Measurement19 Mar 2011
Transcranial LED-Based Light Therapy Effective Self-Administered Treatment For Traumatic Brain Injury19 Mar 2011
Texas Children's Is First Pediatric Hospital To Begin Certification Process For SynCardia's Total Artificial Heart18 Mar 2011
FDA Approves UR Technology To Enhance Eyesight18 Mar 2011
St. Jude Medical Celebrates Two Millionth Mechanical Heart Valve Implant18 Mar 2011
Implantable Health Monitor On The Horizon18 Mar 2011
Laser-Based Technique Opens Doors For Drug Discovery17 Mar 2011
Dutch Firm Launches World's First Diagnostic Chip That Combines DNA Technologies To Rapidly Classify AML Patients17 Mar 2011
Researchers Develop The First Permanent Anti-Fog Coating17 Mar 2011
Cardinal Health Launches New Latex-Free Exam Glove17 Mar 2011
3-D Optical Trapping Technique Holds Potential For Applications In Energy, Medicine17 Mar 2011
The Fantastic Voyage Continues - World First Localized Delivery Of An Anti-Cancer Drug By Remote-Controlled Microcarriers17 Mar 2011
Graphene Cloak Protects Bacteria, Leading To Better Images16 Mar 2011

Medical Students / Training News
Restricted Working Hours Have Had Little Effect In US22 Mar 2011
Senior Match Day Results; Residencies Up In Pediatrics, Family Medicine18 Mar 2011
For Second Year, More U.S. Medical School Seniors Match To Primary Care Residencies18 Mar 2011
Leading Universities Pledge To Protect Student Interests Despite Union Action, UK17 Mar 2011
Society Of Hospital Medicine Now Accepting Applications For Young Researchers Awards16 Mar 2011

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Hospital Charges Surpass Trillion Dollar Mark22 Mar 2011
Medicare Rights Center Marks One-Year Anniversary Of The Affordable Care Act22 Mar 2011
AMA Opposes Medicare Locals, Australia18 Mar 2011
Medicare Rights Center's Webinar On Health Reform And Medicare Reaches Capacity18 Mar 2011
Affordable Care Act Prevention Benefits Increasing Access, Lowering Costs For People With Medicare17 Mar 2011
AHRQ News And Numbers: Hospital Charges Surpass Trillion Dollar Mark17 Mar 2011
National Media Outreach Campaign To Seniors About Preventing Medicare Fraud16 Mar 2011
New York State Nurses Association Brings Medicaid Reform Message To Legislators16 Mar 2011

Melanoma / Skin Cancer News
Genentech Announces Positive Pivotal Phase II Results For Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor In Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma22 Mar 2011
Melanoma Diagnosis In Women Associated With Higher Socioeconomic Status21 Mar 2011
Novel Factors Controlling Cell Communication And Metastasis Of Melanoma Tumors19 Mar 2011

Mental Health News
Life Expectancy Of Severely Mentally Ill Dramatically Reduced Due To Poor Physical Health20 Mar 2011
California State Senator Leland Yee Recognized For Advocacy Work On Mental Health Issues17 Mar 2011
OptumHealth And MultiCare Health System Introduce Mobile Medical Clinic For People With Mental Health Challenges17 Mar 2011

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
FDA Approves Gadavist For Central Nervous System Scans16 Mar 2011
Repligen Reports Positive Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results For RG1068 In Pancreatic Imaging16 Mar 2011

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Novel Ways To Control The Spread Of Antibiotic Resistance21 Mar 2011
Grant To Combat Healthcare-Associated Staph Infections16 Mar 2011

Multiple Sclerosis News
Gene Discovery That Increases Risk For Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis22 Mar 2011
Stem Cells May Show Promise For People With Rapidly Progressing MS22 Mar 2011
Novartis Receives European Commission Approval For Gilenya(R), The First Oral Multiple Sclerosis Treatment For Use In The EU22 Mar 2011
Funding For Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Tools To Improve Astronaut Health, And For The Early Detection And Treatment Of Disease On Earth18 Mar 2011
Purdue Research May Lead To Therapy That Delays Onset, Reduces Severity Of MS Symptoms16 Mar 2011

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
Drug Screen Points The Way To Potential New Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatments19 Mar 2011

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Thoughts Make Music For Patient With Locked-in Syndrome22 Mar 2011
Brain Tumour Survivor Bares All To Raise Awareness Of Research Shortfall22 Mar 2011
Trauma System's Unique Organization And Staffing Negates 'Weekend Effect'22 Mar 2011
In Pediatric Genetic Neurological Disease Niemann-Pick Type C, Researchers Report Breakthrough22 Mar 2011
Scientists Crack Molecular Code Regulating Neuronal Excitability22 Mar 2011
Digital Versus Analog Control Over Cortical Inhibition22 Mar 2011
Researchers Gain New Insight Into The Brain's Ability To Reorganize Itself21 Mar 2011
After Disruption, Mouse Brains Shift Key Functions Associated With Learning And Memory21 Mar 2011
Prognosis For Brain Damage19 Mar 2011
Important Role For The Cerebellum19 Mar 2011
Researchers Develop Diagnostic Test For Motor Neurone Disease, Australia18 Mar 2011
Genes Help Decide When To Look For New Food17 Mar 2011
Dendritic Cell Vaccine Increases Median Survival In Patients With Deadly Brain Cancer17 Mar 2011
How Clear Is Our View Of Brain Activity?17 Mar 2011
Methodist Neurosurgeon First In World To Implant Next Generation Device For Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy17 Mar 2011
Enzo Biochem Unit Launches First-to-Market Survival Motor Neuron (SMN) Protein Immunoassay System17 Mar 2011
Medtronic Announces Launch Of Activa(R) SC Deep Brain Stimulation System17 Mar 2011
Should Bodychecking Be Outlawed?16 Mar 2011
Learning A Language Requires Creativity, Not Just Imitation16 Mar 2011
Explaining Henry Higgins' Ability In My Fair Lady16 Mar 2011
K2M Receives CE Mark For RAVINE Lateral Access System & ALEUTIAN Lateral Interbody System16 Mar 2011

Nursing / Midwifery News
Nurses Being Hit 'Left, Right And Centre' As Pay Freeze Starts, UK22 Mar 2011
Despite Economic Challenges Facing Schools Of Nursing, New AACN Data Confirm Sizable Growth In Doctoral Nursing Programs18 Mar 2011
Risk Of Hospital Patient Mortality Increases With Nurse Staffing Shortfalls, Study Finds18 Mar 2011
Warning Signs For The NHS In CQC Survey - RCN, UK17 Mar 2011
New Study Reveals Critical Role Nurses Can Play In Helping Patients And Families Confront Ethical Issues16 Mar 2011

Nutrition / Diet News
What Is Vitamin K?22 Mar 2011
What Is Folic Acid? What Is Vitamin B9?22 Mar 2011
EFSA And ECDC Zoonoses Report Shows Salmonella In Humans Falls For Fifth Consecutive Year22 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin B7 Or Vitamin H? What Is Biotin?22 Mar 2011
Putting The Pinch On Salt To Address High Sodium Intake Might Help Address Some Health Issues22 Mar 2011
New Safefood Research Reveals High Levels Of Salt In Soup22 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin B6? What Is Pyridoxine?21 Mar 2011
New Ingredients Provide Spark To Energy Drinks And Foods19 Mar 2011
Kids' Breakfasts Around The World Lack Adequate Nutrients19 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin B5? What Is Pantothenic Acid?19 Mar 2011
Vitamin A Plays Key Role In The Human Body19 Mar 2011
What Is The Dukan Diet: French Food Faddism Or Long Term Diet?18 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin B3? What Is Niacin?18 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin B2? What Is Riboflavin?18 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin B1? What Is Thiamine?18 Mar 2011
Global Nutrition Conference Focuses On Nutrition For Healthy Aging18 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin A? What Does Vitamin A Do?17 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin E? What Does Vitamin E Do?17 Mar 2011
Magnesium Deficiency; Not Always A Nutritional Problem17 Mar 2011
What Is Vitamin C? What Is L-Ascorbic Acid?16 Mar 2011
How Much Should I Eat?16 Mar 2011
Recommendations To Improve Child Nutrition And Health In India16 Mar 2011

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Allergan Gastric Band: Europe Questions Long Term Benefits22 Mar 2011
Obesity/Mortality Risk Increases Over Time22 Mar 2011
Changes In Taste Function Related To Obesity And Chronic Ear Inflammation21 Mar 2011
Study Suggests Gastric Banding Associated With Relatively Poor Long-Term Outcomes21 Mar 2011
Long-Term Analysis Reveals Rising Life Expectancy In UK And Europe Despite Obesity Epidemic18 Mar 2011
In More Dense And Urban Residential Developments African-American Women Gain Less Weight17 Mar 2011
Think Before You Drink17 Mar 2011

Ovarian Cancer News
New Treatment Options Lead To Steady Progress Against Ovarian Cancer; Clinical Trials Remain Imperative16 Mar 2011

Pain / Anesthetics News
Nektar Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Study Evaluating NKTR-181, A Novel Opioid Molecule, For Treatment Of Pain22 Mar 2011
Traffic Accidents Linked To Increased Risk Of Chronic Widespread Pain20 Mar 2011
Research Finds Ibuprofen Linked To Life-Threatening Potassium Deficiency19 Mar 2011

Palliative Care / Hospice Care News
Few Studies Delve Into Hospice Care In Nursing Homes18 Mar 2011

Pancreatic Cancer News
Killer Pancreatic Cancer Stems From Drinking Without Smoke16 Mar 2011
Malaria Drug Slows Pancreatic Cancer Growth In Mouse Models16 Mar 2011

Parkinson's Disease News
Gene Therapy Trial For Parkinson's Disease Effective In Improving Motor Function19 Mar 2011
Significant Reduction Seen In Motor Symptoms Of Parkinson's Following Gene Therapy17 Mar 2011
"Meaningful Improvements" Using Gene Therapy In Parkinson's Disease17 Mar 2011
First Successful Double-Blind Trial Of Gene Therapy For Advanced Parkinson's17 Mar 2011
First Successful Double-Blind Study Of Gene Therapy For Parkinson's Disease16 Mar 2011
IPX066 Demonstrates Efficacy And Safety In ADVANCE-PD Phase III Study In Treatment Of Advanced Parkinson's Disease16 Mar 2011

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Seattle Children's, MultiCare Mary Bridge Collaborate To Focus On Cardiac Services For South Sound Patients22 Mar 2011
Children Should Ride Rear-Facing In Cars Until Age 2, Say US Doctors22 Mar 2011
Most Parents Support Testing Children For Tobacco Smoke Exposure22 Mar 2011
AAP Updates Recommendation On Car Seats22 Mar 2011
Medically Underserved Girls Receive Less Frequent Evaluation For Short Stature22 Mar 2011
Newborn Hearing Screenings Do Not Appear To Identify All Children At Risk For Hearing Loss21 Mar 2011
The Active Play Project Encourages Physical And Social Activity For Children In The UK18 Mar 2011
Pacifiers Don't Interfere With Established Breastfeeding16 Mar 2011
Is Your Child's Hobby Making Him Sick?16 Mar 2011

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
Sinclair Pharma And Invida Group Agree Partnership Deal For The Commercialisation Of Sinclair's Leading Brands In India22 Mar 2011
FORMAC Obtains EMA Orphan Drug Designation For FP11022 Mar 2011
Biomarker-Driven Science At The Heart Of New ACRIN-ECOG Structure21 Mar 2011
ARIAD Announces Election To Co-Promote Ridaforolimus In Sarcoma Indication In U.S. Upon Approval21 Mar 2011
Discovery Of Long-Sought Drug Target Structure May Lead To New Drugs For Many Diseases17 Mar 2011
European Medicines Agency And U.S. Food And Drug Administration Announce Pilot Program For Parallel Assessment Of Quality By Design Applications17 Mar 2011

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
APhA Releases New Edition Of Radiopharmaceuticals Text22 Mar 2011
NMQF President Applauds FDA Plan To Remove Over 500 Unapproved Drugs From Market20 Mar 2011
Bijal M. Shah Receives APhA's Clinical Research Paper Award18 Mar 2011
Standards And Guidelines For 5CPA Staged Supply And Clinical Interventions, Australia18 Mar 2011
ASHP Publishes New Text On Pharmacy Leadership18 Mar 2011
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Responds To Announcement Regarding Changes To The Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework In England18 Mar 2011
PBS Growth Is Slowest For 15 Years, Industry Told, Australia17 Mar 2011
Valentino Stella Receives APhA's Takeru Higuchi Research Prize17 Mar 2011
Raman Venkataramanan Receives APhA's Tyler Prize For Stimulation Of Research17 Mar 2011

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
Revised Guidance Issued On Prevention Of GBS Infection22 Mar 2011
Adolescent Offspring Of Women Who Drank Alcohol During First Trimester Of Their Pregnancy Three Times As Likely To Develop Conduct Disorder22 Mar 2011
Study Refutes Relationship Between Oral Contraceptive Use Before Pregnancy And Respiratory Problems In Children21 Mar 2011

Primary Care / General Practice News
Doctors Warn Of Cuts To Essential Health Services22 Mar 2011
Patients And Clinicians Must Share Healthcare Decisions, Say Experts22 Mar 2011
RACGP Releases Position Statement: Identification Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People In Australian General Practice22 Mar 2011
Symposium Highlights Emerging Nurse-Led Primary Care Health Homes22 Mar 2011
Self Care Can Help Relieve Pressure On Primary Care, UK22 Mar 2011
Family Doctors "Relieved" That Contract For Services Has Been Signed, Northern Ireland21 Mar 2011
NHS Confederation Comments On GP Survey21 Mar 2011
National Resident Matching Program Addresses The Primary Care Workforce Shortage21 Mar 2011
College Of GPs Calls For Better Aged Care Service And Funding Models, Australia18 Mar 2011
Ontario's Family Health Team Model Is 'Very Effective And Efficient Way Of Providing Health Care'17 Mar 2011
College Of GPs Welcomes Greater Involvement Of Primary Care In State Health, Australia17 Mar 2011
College Of GPs Welcomes Real Engagement Of GPs In Chronic Disease Planning, Australia17 Mar 2011

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
JEVTANA(R) (Cabazitaxel) Approved By European Commission For Treatment Of Advanced Second-Line Prostate Cancer21 Mar 2011
Prostate Cancer - Rural Australian Men Less Likely To Survive19 Mar 2011
New Guidelines Developed For Patients With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Who Are Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy19 Mar 2011
Active Surveillance Monitoring More Stringent In Updated NCCN Guidelines For Prostate Cancer16 Mar 2011

Psychology / Psychiatry News
Transcendental Meditation Found To Improve Standardized Academic Achievement22 Mar 2011
Similar Shortcomings In The Nordic Countries Following Mental Health Care Reforms22 Mar 2011
Computerized Systems Reduce Psychiatric Drug Errors22 Mar 2011
Psychiatrists Publish Manifesto For Scottish Elections, UK21 Mar 2011
General Cognitive Performance Of Patients With Acquired Brain Injury Improved By Neuropsychological Treatment21 Mar 2011
First-of-Its-Kind Study Suggests Importance Of Routine Mental Health Screening In The Care Of Patients Suffering From Genetic Disease PKU19 Mar 2011
Researchers Gain Insights Into Philosophical Dilemma19 Mar 2011
The Ancient Roots Of Human Prejudice19 Mar 2011
Prediction Can Help People Change Their Habits19 Mar 2011
Negative Emotions Surface As We Exert More Self Control In Our Daily Choices19 Mar 2011
Minority Students Benefit From Psychologist-Designed 60-Minute Exercise19 Mar 2011
The Strength Of A Country's Economy Linked To The Intelligence Of Its People18 Mar 2011
Implicit Egotism18 Mar 2011
Mental Health Diagnosis And Treatment For Children17 Mar 2011
Neuropsychologist Proves That Some Blind People "See" With Their Ears17 Mar 2011
Analyzing Humor Via Math16 Mar 2011
In Vulnerable People, OCD Can Be Triggered By Collectibles16 Mar 2011
Study Shows Children's Psychiatric Symptoms Improve After Depression Remission In Mother16 Mar 2011

Public Health News
National Poison Prevention Week Stats And New Phone App Launch22 Mar 2011
EU Trade Deal Threatens Access To Life Saving Drugs For Developing Countries22 Mar 2011
Health Bill Spells The End Of The NHS In England, Warn Experts22 Mar 2011
Public Satisfaction With The NHS At A Record High, Says Expert, UK22 Mar 2011
NSW Labor Urged To Follow Coalition Lead On Rural Health Wishlist, Australia22 Mar 2011
U.S. Health And Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Celebrates Quality Improvement Efforts, Patient Safety Results With Ohio Hospitals22 Mar 2011
Survey Reveals That Education Affects Our Actions When It Comes To The Environment22 Mar 2011
When Climate Change Experienced First Hand22 Mar 2011
Open Government And The Transparency Of Canada's Health Agencies22 Mar 2011
CQC Demands Care Home Takes Action To Improve Services, UK22 Mar 2011
National Quality Strategy Will Promote Better Health, Quality Care For Americans22 Mar 2011
ABMS Board Certification Data A Proven Tool In Identifying The Most Qualified Physician Specialists To Assist In An Emergency21 Mar 2011
CQC Tells Peterborough And Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Improvements Are Needed, UK21 Mar 2011
Major EU Project To Study The Health Of Migrants From North Africa21 Mar 2011
For National Poison Prevention Week "Put Us On Your Phones"21 Mar 2011
Tougher Rules For Overseas Visitor Access To NHS, UK20 Mar 2011
Do All Women "Experiment" With Lesbianism In College? Not Even Close19 Mar 2011
Exploitation Of Young People And Rise In Workplace Accidents Due To Economic Development: Madrid Study19 Mar 2011
Patients Admitted To ICU After-Hours Or On Weekends Are More Likely To Die19 Mar 2011
Britons Living Longer Than Americans18 Mar 2011
AMA Supports Action Against Bullying And Violence, Australia18 Mar 2011
Final Report On Charleston Sofa Store Fire18 Mar 2011
New Guidance To Improve Care For Vulnerable Patients, UK18 Mar 2011
Attacks On Medical Personnel Causing Increasing Concern18 Mar 2011
CQC Demands Care Home Takes Action To Improve Services, UK18 Mar 2011
1 Billion Pounds Social Care Funding Gap Threatens NHS Care, Warns The King's Fund, UK17 Mar 2011
NHS 'Privatisation' Bill 'Hangs In The Balance', Says Unite17 Mar 2011
U.S.A. Life Expectancy Up To Number 50; Japan Holds At Fifth Globally17 Mar 2011
Mothers Have A Higher Sickness Absence Than Fathers17 Mar 2011
Health Center Budget Cuts Translate Into A Loss Of $15 Billion In Cost Savings17 Mar 2011
NHS Trusts Commended For Joint Work Preventing Discrimination17 Mar 2011
NHS Staff Survey Reveals Improved Support From Managers And More Confidence In Reporting Concerns17 Mar 2011
U.S. Death Rate Falls For 10th Straight Year16 Mar 2011
NHS Staff Have Their Say As The Results Of National Survey Are Published, UK16 Mar 2011
Care Regulator Tells Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust Improvements Are Needed, UK16 Mar 2011
The Road To Adult Self-Sufficiency: Extended Parental Support As A Safety Net16 Mar 2011
Six Health Systems Selected For National Institutional Impact VTE Mentored Quality Inititative16 Mar 2011
Improving Understanding Of Risk Statistics By Health Professionals And Consumers16 Mar 2011
CQC Demands Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust Take Further Action To Improve Services, UK16 Mar 2011
Report On Liberty Safeguards Published, UK16 Mar 2011
Use Of $4 Generic Drug Programs Could Save Society Billions Of Dollars, Study Shows16 Mar 2011

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
Radiation Risk Negligible In California, But Geiger Counters And Potassium Iodide Sell Like Hotcakes19 Mar 2011
In Comparison To Chernobyl, Japan Is No Comparison; Says Expert19 Mar 2011
Radiation Risks To Health; A Joint Statement From Leading Scientific Experts19 Mar 2011
Japanese Radiation: Atmospheric Transport And Removal19 Mar 2011
What Are The Effects Of Radiation On Humans? What Is Radiation Poisoning?19 Mar 2011
More Women In Luxembourg To Benefit From Mammography With Lowest Possible Dose18 Mar 2011
Japan's Nuclear Crisis Could Create Serious Health Problems18 Mar 2011
CEA-Leti And Partners Developing Injectable Tracer For Diagnosing And Operating On Tumors18 Mar 2011
Airport Body Scans Protect Skies; Low Skin Cancer Risk17 Mar 2011
Radiation Exposure Expert Available From Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center17 Mar 2011
New Articles Examine Safety Of Airport Security Scanners16 Mar 2011
Tests On Century-Old Equipment Show How Far X-Rays Have Come16 Mar 2011
New Radiotherapy Technique May Save More Healthy Breast Tissue16 Mar 2011
Canon U.S.A. Announces The Installation Of Canon Digital Radiography Systems In Multiple Hospitals In Mexico16 Mar 2011

Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals News
Non-Invasive Brain Tumor Blaster Gets FDA Panel Support21 Mar 2011
European Medicines Agency Announces Start Of Process Improvement Of Core Business Procedures21 Mar 2011

Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News
Next-Generation Myomo System Helps People With Stroke/Neurological Impairments Move Their Arms Again17 Mar 2011

Respiratory / Asthma News
Protein Associated With Allergic Response Causes Airway Changes In Asthma Patients22 Mar 2011
New Look Asthma Action Plan Launched, Australia22 Mar 2011
Hydrocortisone Therapy For Trauma Patients Associated With Reduced Risk Of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia22 Mar 2011
Rep. Mike Ross Introduces Respiratory Therapy Legislation Into Congress21 Mar 2011
Could Differences In Lung Defects Be Linked To Gender?20 Mar 2011
Asthma Associated With Increased Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease20 Mar 2011
ATS Issues Joint Statement On The Treatment Of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis19 Mar 2011
Extensive Survey Shines Spotlight On Severity Of Asthma, Allergies And Impact On Patients And Their Families18 Mar 2011
Repurposed Transplant Drug Gives Hope To Women With Fatal Lung Disease18 Mar 2011
ATS Issues Joint Statement On The Treatment Of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis18 Mar 2011
Revalesio To Present Research On The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of RNS60 In Asthma18 Mar 2011
Asthma Worse In Children, Novartis' Xolair Recommended17 Mar 2011
Asthma Symptoms, Future Attacks Reduced By Omalizumab17 Mar 2011
Adding New Anti-Asthma Drug To Therapy May Limit Seasonal Attacks In Children17 Mar 2011

Restless Legs Syndrome News
Daily Home Dialysis Makes 'Restless Legs' Better18 Mar 2011

Schizophrenia News
Major Breakthrough In The Understanding Of Brain Function21 Mar 2011
New Technique To Reprogram Cells With Risk Gene For Schizophrenia19 Mar 2011

Seniors / Aging News
Elderly Victims Of Abuse Often Use Alcohol Or Drugs22 Mar 2011
Statement In Response To The Government's Announcement Of A Bill Of Rights Commission, UK22 Mar 2011
Gardening Linked To More Life Satisifaction And Physical Activity In Older People18 Mar 2011
American Geriatrics Society Names Sharon A. Levine, MD, 2011 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award Recipient18 Mar 2011
3.4 Million Dollars Grant Awarded To Help Older People Stay Mobile18 Mar 2011
American Geriatrics Society Names Catherine Sarkisian, MD, MSPH, 2011 Outstanding Scientific Achievement For Clinical Investigation Award Recipient17 Mar 2011
Risk To Seniors Of Multi-Tasking On The Street17 Mar 2011
Elder Abuse Cases Just The Tip Of The Iceberg: Grant Should Aid Prevention Efforts17 Mar 2011
Seniors In Public Housing Suffer Worse Health Than Others In Community16 Mar 2011
Explosive Growth In Nursing Homes In China16 Mar 2011

Sexual Health / STDs News
Terrence Higgins Trust Launches Chlamydia Testing Drive In Telford Shopping Centre, UK16 Mar 2011

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Ethnic Minorities Are 'Silent Sufferers' Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome20 Mar 2011
Americans Can Diagnose A Silent Killer Without Getting Out Of Bed, According To CareCore National17 Mar 2011
Night Waking In Men May Be Caused By Sleep Apnea, Not Enlarged Prostate16 Mar 2011

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
Children Of Women Who Smoked During Pregnancy At Increased Risk Of Becoming Smokers22 Mar 2011
Irish Smokers Want To Quit More Than Other Europeans22 Mar 2011
FDA Advisory Committee Concludes Removal Of Menthol Cigarettes Would Benefit Public Health21 Mar 2011
FDA Hitting Milestones In Tobacco Law21 Mar 2011
New Targeted Drug Helps Smokers Stub It Out19 Mar 2011
New Methods To Aid Smoking Reduction19 Mar 2011
Caution Advised Over Use Of New 'Dissolvable Tobacco' Products18 Mar 2011
Tobacco Companies Cry Wolf: Chancellor Urged Not To Cave Into Industry Threats Over Smuggling, UK18 Mar 2011
New Jersey Experts Available To Address Smoking Cessation, Lung Cancer In Relation To Kick Butts Day17 Mar 2011
Governments Need To Improve Smoking Cessation Services, Smokers Say, UK17 Mar 2011
Pack A Day No More Since 1960s; California Leads Anti-Smoking Charge16 Mar 2011

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
Occasional Physical, Sexual Activity Associated With Short-Term Increased Risk Of Heart Attack, Cardiac Death, Although Absolute Risk Is Small22 Mar 2011
EToims(R) Medical Technology Launches Sports Development Program With Leading Football Franchise16 Mar 2011

Stem Cell Research News
Understanding Genetic Diseases Of The Skin: Elaine Fuchs Awarded 2011 Albany Medical Center Prize21 Mar 2011
ProtoKinetix AAGP™ Dramatically Increase Recovery Rate Of Cryopreserved And Refrigerated Stem Cells18 Mar 2011
Stem Cells Offer Clues To Bowel Cancer Origin And Relapse17 Mar 2011
Legislation Governing The Use In Australia Of Human Embryos In Research17 Mar 2011
Half Million Dollars Awarded To Top U.S. Stem Cell Researchers16 Mar 2011
UK Stem Cell Bank Teams Up With Leading Massachusetts University To Drive Forward Stem Cell Research16 Mar 2011

Stroke News
Step Out For Stroke: Making Stroke The Big Is-Shoe! UK18 Mar 2011
Managing Post-Stroke Depression Improves Physical Functioning16 Mar 2011

Transplants / Organ Donations News
First Full Face Transplant In USA Performed In 15 Hour Operation21 Mar 2011
Kidney Transplant Recipient Infected With HIV From Live Donor - Procedure Needs Reviewing20 Mar 2011
Aftermath Of HIV Positive Kidney Donor, CDC Reports Facts18 Mar 2011
Survival Matching Should Be Used To Allocate Kidneys To Transplant Recipients18 Mar 2011
1000th Pin Badge Awarded To Celebrate Living Organ Donation18 Mar 2011
Eight Million Californians Say 'Yes!' To Organ And Tissue Donation17 Mar 2011

Tropical Diseases News
New Technology Promises To Have A Major Impact On Supply Of Malaria Treatment Across The Developing World21 Mar 2011
Anacor Pharmaceuticals Announces Development Agreement With Medicines For Malaria Venture For The Treatment Of Malaria20 Mar 2011
Targeting Malaria By Preventing Survival Of The Parasite's Offspring17 Mar 2011
Recommendation For Treatment Of Severe Malaria16 Mar 2011

Tuberculosis News
The BCG World Atlas: A World First In The Fight Against Tuberculosis - Free Online Atlas Of TB Vaccination Policies Launched22 Mar 2011
Researchers Launch Free Online Atlas Of International TB Vaccination Policies22 Mar 2011
Scientists Find Candidate For New TB Vaccine19 Mar 2011
Battle Against Tuberculosis Needs To Be Intensified; World Congress Discusses Way To Go17 Mar 2011
A Call To Improve Management Of TB Disease16 Mar 2011

Urology / Nephrology News
FibroGen Announces Initiation Of Phase 2b Studies Of FG-4592, An Oral HIF Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor, For Treatment Of Anemia In CKD20 Mar 2011
Fresenius Medical Care's Patient Safety Organization Gains Official Certification By U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services18 Mar 2011
Fresenius Medical Care Urges People With Kidney Failure To Get Fit For Better Health18 Mar 2011
Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of First Laparoscopic Nephrectomy17 Mar 2011
KAI Pharmaceuticals Announces Advancement Of KAI-4169 Clinical Program Into A Phase 2 Trial16 Mar 2011

Vascular News
Vascular Disease Foundation Announces Call For Nominations For Research Awards22 Mar 2011
Cordis Demonstrates Commitment To Advancing Therapies For Below-The-Knee Vascular Disease22 Mar 2011
Spring Is Ideal Time To Take Care Of Varicose Veins22 Mar 2011
Covidien Announces FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Approval For Pipeline(TM) Embolization Device21 Mar 2011
MAQUET Cardiovascular Receives European CE Mark For Fusion Bioline Vascular Graft17 Mar 2011

Veterans / Ex-Servicemen News
VA Launches New PSA On Suicide Prevention For Veterans17 Mar 2011

Veterinary News
Wide Variety In Nutritional Content Found In "Senior" Dog Foods17 Mar 2011

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
School Buses To Be Retrofit With Technology Designed To Reduce Pollutants Emitted By Diesel-Powered Vehicles21 Mar 2011
Checking On Indoor Air Pollutants Using New Measurement Tool18 Mar 2011
Government Of Canada Delivers More Transparency On Food Safety Enforcement17 Mar 2011
American Public Health Association Applauds Proposed EPA Rule To Protect Public Health From Toxic Air17 Mar 2011
A Research Study Analyzes Marine Spills Prevention Policies In Spain16 Mar 2011

Women's Health / Gynecology News
Unexpected Disappointments Lead To Increase In Reports Of Domestic Violence22 Mar 2011
Routine Screening Recommendations Released For Annual Well-Woman Exam22 Mar 2011
Committee For Medicinal Products For Human Use (CHMP) Issues Positive Opinion For New Contraception Offering, NOMAC-E221 Mar 2011
Abused Women Are Frequent ER Visitors For Many Health Problems, But Providers Rarely Intervene To Provide Help18 Mar 2011
BJOG Release: Postmenopausal Women More Likely To Suffer Genital Injury Following A Sexual Assault17 Mar 2011

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