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ADHD News
Youngsters With ADHD Adversely Affected By Sleep Loss02 Mar 2011
New Insight Into ADHD02 Mar 2011
FDA Approves INTUNIV® (guanfacine) Extended-Release Tablets For Use As Adjunctive Therapy To Stimulants For The Treatment Of ADHD01 Mar 2011

Aid / Disasters News
Obama Proclamation: March Is Red Cross Month07 Mar 2011
United Nations, Thailand Agree To Expanded Scope For Disaster Preparedness Fund07 Mar 2011
Ivory Coast: Marked Deterioration Of Situation In The West07 Mar 2011
Early Warning System For Tsunamis Could Save Many Lives07 Mar 2011
Nationwide Insurance Foundation Donates $1.3 Million To American Red Cross To Support Blood Collections And Disaster Response06 Mar 2011
WFP Calls For Safe Humanitarian Access To Libya As Ship Carrying Food Aid Turns Back Amid Security Concerns04 Mar 2011
Red Cross Provides Humanitarian Assistance In North Africa04 Mar 2011
Statement Of The World Food Programme Executive Director Josette Sheeran From The Libyan Border03 Mar 2011
Lessons Learned For Emergency Preparedness Planning And The Psychological After-Effects03 Mar 2011
Study To Follow 55,000 Cleanup Workers And Volunteers For Up To 10 Years Following Deepwater Horizon Disaster02 Mar 2011
Australia Must Increase Foreign Aid Contribution To Boost Global Health Improvement01 Mar 2011
WFP Executive Director To Visit Libya Border Amidst Growing Concern About Escalating Humanitarian Needs01 Mar 2011
Little Historical Evidence To Support Cutting Global Health Aid During Recessions01 Mar 2011
Scientists Find Increase In Microearthquakes After Chilean Quake01 Mar 2011

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
UK Study Reveals Association Between Happy Hour And Pub Violence07 Mar 2011
Gender Differences And Neighbourhood Affluence Affect Alcohol Consumption07 Mar 2011
Doctors Lax In Monitoring Potentially Addicting Drugs04 Mar 2011
Pot Use, Cravings, Decline With Exercise04 Mar 2011
Six Out Of Ten Male Drug-addicts Abuse Their Partners, A Study Says04 Mar 2011
Alcohol And Marijuana Were The Most Commonly Abused Substances By Those Referred To Treatment From Probation Or Parole04 Mar 2011
New Study Shows That Most Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Accept Private Health Insurance03 Mar 2011
Cognitive-Bias Modification Helps Alcoholics To Abstain03 Mar 2011
The Law And Cannabis: Protecting Teens From Future Psychosis?02 Mar 2011
Research Suggests Alcohol Consumption Helps Stave Off Dementia02 Mar 2011
DEA Ban: Faux Marijuana "Imminent Threat To Public Safety"01 Mar 2011
Gene Study Could Halt Binge Drinking01 Mar 2011
Cannabis Use Precedes The Onset Of Psychotic Symptoms In Young People01 Mar 2011

Allergy News
AAAAI Explains Distinction Of Unapproved Drugs And The Components Of These Products04 Mar 2011

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Early Alzheimer's Signs Spotted By New Brain Scan07 Mar 2011
Novel Gene Therapy Shows That Clearing Toxic Proteins Inside Brain Cells Prevents Plaque Formation Outside Neurons07 Mar 2011
Scientists Re-Grow Cells That Die In Alzheimer's - Alzheimer's Society Comment07 Mar 2011
New Way To Study Diseased Human Alzheimer's Cells07 Mar 2011
Dementia Risk Is Higher In People With Both Stroke And Irregular Heartbeat07 Mar 2011
Amyloid That Deposits As Brain Plaques In Alzheimer's Starts In Liver, Not Brain05 Mar 2011
Gene Therapy Boosted Brain Cell Disposal Of Toxic Proteins And Protected Mice From Alzheimer's04 Mar 2011
Weight Gain Linked To Dementia: Study, Australia04 Mar 2011
Scripps Research Study Points To Liver, Not Brain, As Origin Of Alzheimer's Plaques04 Mar 2011
Campaign Launched To Tackle Dementia, UK03 Mar 2011
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Associated With A Lower Incidence Of Overall Dementia03 Mar 2011
Nanotech Tool With Applications In Alzheimer's Research Inspired By Silk Moth's Antenna02 Mar 2011
Over Half A Million People Will Have Undiagnosed Dementia In 2021, UK01 Mar 2011
New Hope For Alzheimer's And Stroke Victims01 Mar 2011
More Evidence That Alzheimer's Disease May Be Inherited From Your Mother01 Mar 2011

Anxiety / Stress News
Brain Enzyme Enhances, Erases Long-Term Memories In Rats, Has Potential To Treat Anxiety, Memory Disorders07 Mar 2011
PTSD Symptoms And How They Affect Quality Of Life02 Mar 2011

Arthritis / Rheumatology News
Pfizer Announces Primary Endpoints Met In Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of Tofacitinib (CP-690,550) In Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis05 Mar 2011
A Full Exam And Patient History Are Vital To Effectively Diagnose Juvenile Arthritis04 Mar 2011
Update On Preclinical Finding And Development Timeline For PCI-4529203 Mar 2011
Virtually The Same Percentage Of Surveyed Rheumatologists Selected Enbrel And Humira As The Most Efficacious Agent For The Treatment Of RA03 Mar 2011
'Prehabilitation' Puts Patients In Better Shape For Knee Replacement Surgery02 Mar 2011

Asbestos / Mesothelioma News
Asbestos And Lead Uncovered During Home Energy Retrofits Threaten Children's Health07 Mar 2011
Canadian Cancer Society Disappointed With Proposed Federal Government Funding For Chrysotile Institute06 Mar 2011

Autism News
Interactive Game Helps Autistic Children Recognize Emotions03 Mar 2011
Autism Sufferers Benefit From Leisure Activities They Choose For Themselves03 Mar 2011
Spotlight On Autism Research02 Mar 2011
Gene Variants In Autism Linked To Brain Development02 Mar 2011
No Autism Epidemic01 Mar 2011

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
Sensors Using Terahertz Waves Enable Detection Of Dangerous Materials From A Safe Distance02 Mar 2011

Biology / Biochemistry News
Critical Aspect Of Cell Signaling Described At Biophysical Society Meeting In Baltimore07 Mar 2011
Concrete Answers Needed About The Numbers And Types Of Species That Are Needed To Sustain Human Life07 Mar 2011
New Technology Transforms The Synthesis Of Cell Membranes Into A Controlled Process07 Mar 2011
New Shapes Of Microcompartments Discovered By Researchers06 Mar 2011
How Much Can A Cell Uptake?04 Mar 2011
New Growth Inhibitors More Effective In Plants, Less Toxic To People03 Mar 2011
Discovery Of Source Of Glycogen "Manufacturing" Errors Sheds Light On Fatal Disease03 Mar 2011
Model System Delivers Vital Clues On The Aging Processes Of Elastic Polymers03 Mar 2011
Discovery Of The Shape Of The Protein That Gives Human Tissues Their Elastic Properties Could Lead To Development Of New Synthetic Elastic Polymers03 Mar 2011
Nanometer-Scale Gold Particles: Possible Applications In Catalysis, Sensing, Photonics, Biolabeling, Drug Carriers And Molecular Electronics01 Mar 2011
LA BioMed And CellSeed To Launch Joint Research Project On Regenerative Medicine Technology01 Mar 2011
AnaSpec Introduces Industry's First Zebrafish Specific Antibodies- Z-FishTM Anti-Lysozyme01 Mar 2011

Bipolar News
Study Examines Prevalence And Severity Of Bipolar Disorder Worldwide07 Mar 2011
Strong Evidence That Genetic Variation In The Gene NCAN Is A Common Risk Factor For Bipolar Disorder07 Mar 2011
Bipolar Disorder 'Under-Recognised' In Primary Care, UK02 Mar 2011

Blood / Hematology News
Unite Warns Against Privatisation Of The National Blood Service: 'No To Blood Money', UK07 Mar 2011
Reducing Blood-Clot Risk In Trauma Patients07 Mar 2011
Blood Group Anomaly Could Explain Tudor King's Reproductive Problems And Tyrannical Behavior07 Mar 2011
What Are The Human Blood Group Systems? What Is A Blood Transfusion?05 Mar 2011
CDC Report Shows 58 Percent Drop In Central Line Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) In Hospital ICUs; Consumer Reports Health Reporting Similar Trends03 Mar 2011
New Advances In Genetic Studies Of Fanconi Anaemia Patients03 Mar 2011
WARFARIN Study Launched To Assess Impact Of Genetic Testing In Reducing Hospitalizations And Deaths Caused By Warfarin02 Mar 2011
Stem Cell Study Finds Close Linkage Between A Rare, Deadly Lung Condition And Blood Cell Abnormalities01 Mar 2011
Promising Norwegian Treatment For Blood Clots01 Mar 2011

Bones / Orthopedics News
Current Treatment Standards For Managing Rotator Cuff Problems Remain Viable07 Mar 2011
Improving Understanding Of Genetic Mechanisms Of Severe Bone Disease07 Mar 2011
The Disease Modifying Effect Of Chondroitin Sulphate In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Has Been Confirmed By MRI05 Mar 2011
Xiapex(R) (Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum) Authorised In The European Union (EU) For Dupuytren's Contracture03 Mar 2011
Improving Surgery For A Common Shoulder Problem Using Biomimetic Patches02 Mar 2011
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Launches Orthopaedics Network01 Mar 2011

Breast Cancer News
Research Into The Origin Of Breast, Ovarian And Lung Cancers Receives $4 Million Boost07 Mar 2011
Siemens Presents International Survey About Knowledge In Breast Cancer Screening06 Mar 2011
Hologic Showcases Its 3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis) At National Consortium Of Breast Centers (NCBC) Meeting05 Mar 2011
The Lancet Publishes Results From Pivotal Study Of Eisai's Halaven® In Patients With Late-Stage Metastatic Breast Cancer05 Mar 2011
Less Expensive, More Effective, And Safer Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer05 Mar 2011
Tissue "Highways" May Give Breast Cancer Insight04 Mar 2011
Combining Genomics And Current Medicines Holds Great Promise For Personalized Cancer Therapy04 Mar 2011
New Study Shows Smoking Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer In Postmenopausal Women04 Mar 2011
The Lancet Publishes Results From Pivotal Study Of Eisai's Halaven™ Injection In Patients With Late-Stage Metastatic Breast Cancer04 Mar 2011
Obesity And Physical Inactivity Significantly Raise Breast Cancer Risk03 Mar 2011
An Appeal To The Caregiving Values Of Rural Women For Breast Cancer Prevention03 Mar 2011
Breast Cancer Survivors At Higher Risk For Falls03 Mar 2011
Study Shows Treatment With Eribulin Extends Lives Of Heavily Pre-Treated Breast Cancer Patients Compared With Treatments Of Physician's Choice02 Mar 2011
Obesity May Increase Risk Of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer02 Mar 2011
Obesity May Increase Risk Of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer02 Mar 2011
Breast Cancer Incidence Rates No Longer Declining In US Women02 Mar 2011
New Peptide Could Be Effective Treatment For Triple Negative Breast Cancer01 Mar 2011
Towards Customised Treatment Of Breast Cancer01 Mar 2011
Smoking Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer In Postmenopausal Women01 Mar 2011
Population-Based Breast-Cancer Screening Not Best Use Of Limited Health-Care Resources In Low And Middle-Income Countries01 Mar 2011

Cancer / Oncology News
Scripps Research And MIT Scientists Discover Class Of Potent Anti-Cancer Compounds07 Mar 2011
Advanced Kidney Cancer Patients Now Able To Access Votrient® - (Pazopanib) On NHS Scotland07 Mar 2011
Society Of Surgical Oncology Presents Top Honor To Kimberly Duchossois07 Mar 2011
For The Sake Of Better Cancer Care In Europe: Free Movement Of Oncology Doctors07 Mar 2011
New-Generation Radiation Treatment, A First-Line Therapy For Patients With Large Head And Neck Tumours07 Mar 2011
Tracing The Possible Role Of Damaged DNA In The Development Of Tumors07 Mar 2011
Designing Clinical Studies For New Cancer Treatments Based On Patients' Willingness To Undergo Multiple Tests07 Mar 2011
Discovery Of Molecular Mechanism Reveals Potential Future Cancer Therapy07 Mar 2011
Dealing With A Loved-One's Cancer07 Mar 2011
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Launches Online Genetic Research Tool06 Mar 2011
Chromosome Replication Study May Lead To Tool For Inhibiting Tumour Growth05 Mar 2011
The Killer You Can't Live Without05 Mar 2011
By Co-Targeting Multiple Hallmarks, Drug Resistance May Be More Difficult For A Cancer To Achieve05 Mar 2011
Cancer Institute Of New Jersey Welcomes System Partner04 Mar 2011
Cancer Patients' Partners Become Ill Themselves04 Mar 2011
Metabolic Function For Tumor Suppressor Points To New Cancer Therapeutics04 Mar 2011
Protein Identified That Serves As A Switch In A Key Pathway Of Programmed Cell Death03 Mar 2011
Researchers Unravel Protein's Elusive Role In Embryo And Disease Development03 Mar 2011
Two-Pronged Approach Brings Hope For Bowel Cancer Treatment03 Mar 2011
More Tests Needed For Oesophageal Cancer Patients02 Mar 2011
Potential Anti-Tumor Properties In Compound Useful For Studying Birth Defects02 Mar 2011
Researchers Discover A Substance Against The 'Dark Genome' Of Cancer02 Mar 2011
Fish Oil And Omega-3s, Helping Chemo Patients Gain Weight01 Mar 2011
Researcher Instigates Cancer Cell Suicide01 Mar 2011
Hope For Children Suffering From Fatal Brain Tumor01 Mar 2011
Gene Test To Predict Nerve Damage From Bone Cancer Treatment01 Mar 2011
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tackle Cancer-Related Malnutrition01 Mar 2011
Epeius Biotechnologies' REXIN-G, A Tumor-Targeted Genetic Medicine For Metastatic Cancer, Gains Phase 3 Product Designation From The U.S. FDA01 Mar 2011
Clinic Addresses Long-Term Issues Of Childhood Cancer Treatment01 Mar 2011
TCD Announces First Patient Treated In Its TCD-717 Phase I Trial01 Mar 2011
Macmillan Comments On The Government's Warm Home Discount Consultation Response, UK01 Mar 2011

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
New Stretchable Electronics Device Promises To Make Cardiac Ablation Therapy Simpler07 Mar 2011
Surgeons Implant University Of Utah Hospital's 1st New-Generation Left Ventricular Assist Device07 Mar 2011
Medtronic Foundation Commits $15 Million In Unprecedented Effort To Reduce Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths07 Mar 2011
Miracor Reports Successful Completion Of The 'Prepare PICSO' Clinical Trial07 Mar 2011
The Effects Of Sudden Shifts In Sleep/Wake Patterns On The Cardiovascular System, For Astronaut Health And More Down To Earth Care07 Mar 2011
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Drug Letairis Boxed Warning Regarding Liver Injury Risk Lifted05 Mar 2011
Osiris Therapeutics Completes Enrollment Of Stem Cell Trial For The Treatment Of Heart Attacks04 Mar 2011
GRNCM1 Exhibits Protective Properties Against Arrhythmias And Halts Cardiac Remodeling In An Acute Injury Model - Preclinical Study03 Mar 2011
Study Identifies Specific Set Of Patients Who Benefit Most From Cardiac Device03 Mar 2011
Dual Device System For Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation03 Mar 2011
Looking On The Bright Side Improves Life Expectancy Of Cardiac Patients02 Mar 2011
Insufficient Women Enrolled In Clinical Trials For Heart Devices02 Mar 2011
Benefiting From Free Radicals01 Mar 2011
Medtronic Mosaic(R) Heart Valve Demonstrates Long-Term Durability Up To 12 Years In International Study01 Mar 2011

Caregivers / Homecare News
Productivity Commission Signals Support On The Way For People With Disabilities And Their Carers, Australia01 Mar 2011

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Enters Phase II Clinical Trial With SynConTM DNA Vaccine For Cervical Dysplasia Caused By HPV07 Mar 2011
Partner Assistance Allows ADPH To Continue Serving Women At High Risk Of Breast And Cervical Cancer07 Mar 2011

Cholesterol News
High Levels Of "Good" Cholesterol May Cut Bowel Cancer Risk07 Mar 2011
Potential New Method For Lowering Cholesterol03 Mar 2011

Cleft Palate News
Migraine, Epilepsy Drug Topamax May Cause Newborn Cleft Palate04 Mar 2011

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Collaborative Clinical Trials Could Cut Time, Cost, Increase Approved Treatments04 Mar 2011
JMP Clinical Adds Ways To Explore Clinical Trials Data Visually03 Mar 2011
Positive Pre-Clinical Data From Muscle Injury Study Moves Pluristem Toward Second Multi-Billion Dollar Clinical Indication03 Mar 2011
Stemming From 1940s Sexually Transmitted Disease Experiments In Guatemala, President's Bioethics Commission Names International Research Panel03 Mar 2011
Visual Prostheses: Symposium To Explore Combining Functional Endpoints And Objective Visual Measures For Clinical Trials02 Mar 2011

Colorectal Cancer News
Colorectal Cancer Coalition Endorses The "Fight Colorectal Cancer Stamp Act" (H.R. 893) Introduced By Representative Charlie Dent (R-PA)07 Mar 2011
Turmeric Might Be "The Right Spice" To Fight Colon Cancer And Inflamation04 Mar 2011
Critical Step Towards DNA Test To Detect Early Bowel Cancer03 Mar 2011
Many Deaths From Colorectal Cancer Are Preventable03 Mar 2011
Computed Tomographic Colonography Recommended For Colon Cancer Screening02 Mar 2011
States Urged To Pass And Defend Patient Protection Laws Requiring Insurers To Cover Costs Of Colon Cancer Screening02 Mar 2011
OncoMed Anti-Cancer Stem Cell Antibody OMP-21M18 Demonstrates Potent Activity In Preclinical Studies Against Human Colon Cancer Tumors02 Mar 2011
The Bottom Line On Colon Cancer: Get Screened02 Mar 2011
March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Is A Good Time To Think Of Screenings02 Mar 2011

Compliance News
The New Chapters In The Patient Adherence Story - And Much Needed Lessons Pharma Need To Learn07 Mar 2011
Simplifying The Dosing Schedule Of Prescription Drugs01 Mar 2011

Conferences News
Eyeforpharma & SFE Europe Announce Pharma Idols Presentation Details07 Mar 2011
Maximising Efficiency In Clinical Outsourcing To Be Discussed At Clinical Outsourcing Forum, 16th - 18th Of May 201107 Mar 2011
Patents As Taskmasters In Product Lifecycles To Be Discussed At SMi's Pharmaceutical Portfolio & Product Life-Cycle Management Conference07 Mar 2011

COPD News
COPD And Quitting Smoking02 Mar 2011
Nycomed's Novel COPD Therapy Roflumilast Receives FDA Approval02 Mar 2011
Forest Labs Get FDA COPD Risk Treatment Approval01 Mar 2011

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
The Future Of Hair Colorants Could Include Preventing Our Hair Turning Grey04 Mar 2011
Minimally Invasive Surgeries01 Mar 2011

Crohn's / IBD News
4SC Presents Final Phase IIa Data On Vidofludimus In Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study At The 6th ECCO IBD Conference01 Mar 2011
UPMC Free Education Program To Discuss Inflammatory Bowel Diseases01 Mar 2011

Dentistry News
Awareness Campaign Launched To Prevent Unneccessary Tooth Removal, UK07 Mar 2011
National Smile Month To Bring Out The 'Smile Factor', UK07 Mar 2011
Warning For Denture Wearers07 Mar 2011
In Future Dental Implant Success Could Be Assured By Bone-Creating Protein07 Mar 2011
Introducing A Unique, Patented Dental Implant07 Mar 2011
New Scottish Government Must Combat Oral Health Inequalities Says BDA06 Mar 2011
Dental School Warns Of Potential Zinc Hazards For Patients04 Mar 2011
Computerized Tomography Scanning Offers New Uses In Oral Surgery Recovery04 Mar 2011
'Better Smiles' For Northern Ireland Needs Assembly Support, Says BDA02 Mar 2011
Preventive Dental Services By Physicians Reduce Tooth Decay Treatments In Preschoolers02 Mar 2011
New Insight On The Microbiota Of Severe Early Childhood Caries01 Mar 2011
BDA Warns Oral Health Must Be Tackled By New Assembly, Wales01 Mar 2011

Depression News
The Negative Impact Of Depression Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery02 Mar 2011
Neuralstem Announces First Subject Dosed In NSI-189 Safety Testing Toward Major Depressive Disorder Trial02 Mar 2011
More Depression For Males Coming Due To Social And Economic Environment01 Mar 2011
Forest Laboratories And Gedeon Richter Plc Announce Results From A Phase II Study Of Cariprazine As Adjunctive Therapy In Major Depressive Disorder01 Mar 2011

Dermatology News
Tanning Bed Exposure Can Be Deadly When Complicated By Medication Reactions02 Mar 2011
Santarus And Pharming Announce Receipt Of FDA Refusal To File Letter For RHUCIN Biologics License Application01 Mar 2011

Diabetes News
Ending Diabetes, Supporting Healthy Living And Encouraging Lifestyle Changes For A Better Quality Of Life07 Mar 2011
Diabetes Belt Identified In Southern United States07 Mar 2011
Onglyza Becomes The First DPP4 Inhibitor Available For Use In Europe In Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Moderate Or Severe Renal Impairment05 Mar 2011
Positive Results From Phase 2 Study Of Atrasentan For Treatment Of Diabetic Kidney Disease05 Mar 2011
Lifespan Reduced By Six Years Of Diabetes That Starts During Middle Age03 Mar 2011
Diabetes: Death Gateway To Stroke, Cancer, Heart Attack03 Mar 2011
Eli Lilly's Diabetes 2 Bydureon Tests Against Victoza03 Mar 2011
Valeritas Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For The V-Go™ Disposable Insulin Delivery Device For Use With NovoLog®03 Mar 2011
Potassium Levels Possible Key To Racial Disparity In Type 2 Diabetes03 Mar 2011
New Home Blood Pressure Check Created For Diabetics03 Mar 2011
Non Communicable Diseases Hit The World's Poorest People03 Mar 2011
Improvement Needed Internationally For Diagnosis And Treatment Of Diabetes02 Mar 2011
Improving The Diagnosis, Classification And Coding Of Diabetes, UK02 Mar 2011
Omni Bio Pharmaceutical Intends To Expand Type 1 Diabetes Trial To 50 Patients01 Mar 2011
Gene Variations Associated With Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes01 Mar 2011

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Zalutumumab Significantly Prolongs Progession-Free Survival In Patients With Incurable Head And Neck Cancer06 Mar 2011
Fewer Child Ear Infections: Vaccine? Smoking? Breast Milk?05 Mar 2011
News From Annals Of Internal Medicine01 Mar 2011

Eating Disorders News
Study Examines Prevalence Of Eating Disorders Among Adolescents07 Mar 2011
The Sight And Smell Of Food Causes Binge Eaters' Dopamine Levels To Spike01 Mar 2011

Endocrinology News
NPS Pharmaceuticals Completes Patient Randomization In Phase 3 REPLACE Study Of NPSP558 In Hypoparathyroidism03 Mar 2011

Epilepsy News
FDA Accepts Lundbeck Inc. Submission Of New Drug Application For Clobazam07 Mar 2011
Protecting The Brain From Epileptic Seizures: New Findings Have Important Therapeutic Implications07 Mar 2011
FDA Approves BANZEL(R) (Rufinamide) Oral Suspension, 40 Mg/mL07 Mar 2011
Epilepsy Drug Topiramate Linked To Cleft Lip And Palate Birth Defects05 Mar 2011
FDA Accepts Lundbeck's Submission Of The New Drug Application For Clobazam05 Mar 2011
U.S. FDA Approves Anti-Epileptic Agent Banzel® (Rufinamide) Oral Suspension, 40mg/Ml05 Mar 2011
Potential Therapeutic Intervention For Lafora Disease02 Mar 2011

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
NSAIDs Linked To Increased Risk Of Erectile Dysfunction04 Mar 2011

Eye Health / Blindness News
NICE Consults On A New Drug To Treat Diabetic Macular Oedema06 Mar 2011
Drop In Temperature May Explain The Increase In Dry Eye Suffering04 Mar 2011
Eye Care For Adults Of All Ages: What Consumers Can Do Now To Help Preserve Eye Health And Prevent Vision Loss Later03 Mar 2011
Corneal Transplant Offers Substantial Vision Improvement For Children02 Mar 2011
Curious Snapshot Of Powerful Retinal Pigment And Its Partners02 Mar 2011

Fertility News
Worrying Deterioration In Sperm Quality And Counts04 Mar 2011
Sperm Quality And Counts Worsening In Finland03 Mar 2011
What Is Artificial Insemination? Why Is Artificial Insemination Used?03 Mar 2011

Fibromyalgia News
Feet First? Old Mitochondria Might Be Responsible For Neuropathy In The Extremities04 Mar 2011

Flu / Cold / SARS News
During A Severe Flu Pandemic Discharge Of Inefficiently Treated Wastewater Into Rivers May Hasten The Development Of Resistant Pathogens03 Mar 2011
HHS Awards $215 Million For Speedy H1N1 Vaccine Development01 Mar 2011
Cancer Drug Battles The Flu01 Mar 2011
Effectiveness Of Wastewater Treatment May Be Undermined During A Severe Flu Pandemic01 Mar 2011

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Long Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Usage Linked To Low Magnesium Levels, Says FDA04 Mar 2011
Medical Position Statement On The Management Of Barrett's Esophagus02 Mar 2011
Organ Functions Affected By Gut Bacteria02 Mar 2011

Genetics News
Improving Understanding Of Human Genome Regulation07 Mar 2011
Opening The Door To The Possibility Of New Approaches To Therapeutic Gene Silencing07 Mar 2011
New Research Could Bring Gene Therapy A Step Closer For Rett Syndrome, An Incurable Genetic Disorder06 Mar 2011
Men Must Increase Gene Expression On Their Lone X-Chromosome To Match The Two X's Possessed By Women04 Mar 2011
Scientists Discover Genetic Switch That Increases Muscle Blood Supply02 Mar 2011
The Function Of 'Junk DNA' In Human Genes02 Mar 2011
Genetic Cause For Extreme Form Of Dwarfism Uncovered01 Mar 2011
Ensuring The Long-Term Survival Of Your 'Selfish' Genes01 Mar 2011
Researchers Looking At A Rare Disease Make Breakthrough That Could Benefit Everyone01 Mar 2011

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Judge's Ruling On Affordable Care Act Gives Green Light To Implementation06 Mar 2011
Health Care Spending Caps Will Protect Massachusetts Families From Catastrophic Medical Expenses03 Mar 2011
Health Care Spending Caps Will Protect Kentucky Families From Catastrophic Medical Expenses03 Mar 2011
American College Of Physicians 'Applauds' President Obama's Call For State Innovation On Health Insurance Coverage01 Mar 2011

Hearing / Deafness News
Studying The Mechanism Of Myosin Strain Sensitivity And Its Role In Mechanotransduction In Hearing Loss07 Mar 2011
The IMini, Siemens Smallest Hearing Instrument, Disappears Invisibly In The Ear01 Mar 2011

Heart Disease News
New Gene Variants Tied To Coronary Heart Disease07 Mar 2011
13 New Heart-DIsease-Associated Gene Sites Identified07 Mar 2011
Senators Stabenow And Murkowski Reintroduce HEART For Women Act07 Mar 2011
Leicester Leads On Heart Attack Genetic Link Discovery06 Mar 2011
Beaumont First In State To Perform Robotic Heart Procedure For Atrial Fibrillation05 Mar 2011
Carotid Artery Stenting Shown To Be Cost-Effective Alternative To Endarterectomy04 Mar 2011
DMC Cardiovascular Institute Becomes First In Michigan To Participate In CoreValve® Clinical Trial03 Mar 2011
Drug Could Help Preserve Brain Function After Cardiac Arrest02 Mar 2011
New Cell Therapy A Promising Atherosclerosis Treatment02 Mar 2011
Effective Transition To Adult Care For Congenital Heart Disease Patients01 Mar 2011
Simple Blood Test At Discharge Could Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions For Heart Failure Patients01 Mar 2011
Nile Therapeutics Announces Plans To Pursue A Post-Acute Indication In Heart Failure01 Mar 2011
Shire Files Complete Response To FDA's Not Approvable Letter For FIRAZYR(R) (icatibant) For The Treatment Of Acute Attacks Of Hereditary Angioedema01 Mar 2011
Use Of High Blood Pressure Medications By Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Associated With Decreased Risk Of Stroke, Congestive Heart Failure01 Mar 2011

HIV / AIDS News
Re-Formulation Of Microbicidal Lubricants Will Help Protect From HIV06 Mar 2011
Potential For Eradicating Pediatric HIV05 Mar 2011
Sangamo BioSciences Announces Four Data Presentations At CROI 2011 Of Novel ZFN Therapeutic Approaches To The Treatment Of HIV/AIDS04 Mar 2011
THSTI & IAVI Announce New HIV Vaccine Design Program In India04 Mar 2011
HIV Transmission Through Breast Milk Reduced By 6-Month Drug Regimen04 Mar 2011
Highlights From Final Day Of Conference On Retroviruses And Opportunistic Infections04 Mar 2011
Rodent Model Of The Primary Neurological Complications Of HIV Infection In Humans04 Mar 2011
Mother To Baby Transmission In HIV Reduced By Two- And Three-Drug Regimens04 Mar 2011
Selected Highlights From Day 3 Of Conference On Retroviruses And Opportunistic Infections04 Mar 2011
New Report: World's Premier AIDS Event Neglects Populations Most At Risk For HIV03 Mar 2011
'Implementation Science' Used To Test Rollout Of Anti-HIV Strategies In Developing Countries03 Mar 2011
ViroStatics Demonstrates Clinical Proof Of Concept For Dual Antiviral Anti-Hyperactivation AV-HALT Drugs03 Mar 2011
Merck's ISENTRESS® (Raltegravir) Demonstrated Durable Reductions In HIV-1 Viral Load And Sustained Tolerability03 Mar 2011
Photos Taken By HIV-Positive Women Help Them By Identifying Problems And Potential Solutions03 Mar 2011
Researchers Propose A Goal For New Designs Of HIV Vaccines Aimed At Inducing Killer T-Cell Responses03 Mar 2011
Conference On Retroviruses And Opportunistic Infections Day 2: Selected Highlights02 Mar 2011
Natural Hosts Provide Clues For Natural Immunity To AIDS02 Mar 2011
Recombinant Interleukin-7 (CYT107) Expands CD4 T-Cells In Gut Mucosa Of Chronically HIV Infected Immunological Non-Responder Patients02 Mar 2011
Top Scientists Unite To Develop Global Scientific Strategy Towards An HIV Cure02 Mar 2011
Effectiveness And Cost Effectiveness Of Expanding Harm Reduction And Antiretroviral Therapy In A Mixed HIV Epidemic: A Modeling Analysis For Ukraine02 Mar 2011
Intensive Adherence Counseling With HIV Treatment Improves Patient Outcomes02 Mar 2011
HIV Protection From Rectal Use Of Tenofovir Gel01 Mar 2011
VOICE - Vaginal And Oral Interventions To Control The Epidemic Of HIV Looks At Tablets Versus Gel01 Mar 2011

Hypertension News
FDA Modifies Boxed Warning For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Drug Letairis05 Mar 2011
One In Four U.S. Adults Reported Having High Blood Pressure In 200803 Mar 2011
DiaMedica Announces Positive Results From A Hypertension Study With Its GSK3B-Blocking Antibody03 Mar 2011
Patients With Hypertension Should Avoid Sugar-Sweetened Drinks01 Mar 2011
Neighborhood Barbers Can Influence Black Men To Seek Blood-Pressure Treatment01 Mar 2011

Immune System / Vaccines News
Japan Suspends Pfizer Vaccine Amidst Unexplained Deaths07 Mar 2011
Harnessing The Natural Healing Process04 Mar 2011
C. elegans Research Could Help In Chronic Inflammation, Quality Of Life In Old Age, Crop Pests Developing Resistance To Pesticides04 Mar 2011
New Findings Challenge View Of Key Part Of Immune Defense03 Mar 2011
AARDA Launches New PSA Campaign In March For National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month03 Mar 2011
Researchers Unravel Protein's Elusive Role In Embryo And Disease Development03 Mar 2011
VaxInnate Awarded Contract By The U.S. Government To Develop Recombinant Seasonal And Pandemic Flu Vaccines03 Mar 2011
Baxter's PREFLUCEL Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Receives European Repeat Mutual Recognition Approval03 Mar 2011
Nanoparticles Aid Drug Delivery03 Mar 2011
HHS Awards Contracts To Develop New Flu Vaccine Technology02 Mar 2011
Tufts Receives Patent For Antibody Treatment Against Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome01 Mar 2011
Research Opens Doors To Vaccines That Can Circumvent Maternal Antibodies01 Mar 2011

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Microbial Version Of The David And Goliath Story07 Mar 2011
Zooming In On The Weapons Of Salmonella05 Mar 2011
Bacterial Contamination Of Herbs And Spices Consumed In Spain05 Mar 2011
New Method For Infectious Diseases Research Developed At Umeå University04 Mar 2011
Meridian Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance For New Illumigene(R) C. Difficile Pediatric Claim04 Mar 2011
Honey Pot Protocells Have Potential To Become A Whole New Class Of Antiviral Drugs04 Mar 2011
Improved Understanding Of Nanotube Formation Could Lead To The Development Of Novel Strategies To Fight Pathogenic Bacteria04 Mar 2011
Looking At Pharmaceutical, Agricultural Uses For T. virens04 Mar 2011
Group B Strep Is Still Main Cause Of Bacterial Meningitis In Newborns03 Mar 2011
Australian Honey Proves To Be A Powerful Anti-Bacterial Treatment01 Mar 2011

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Outcome's TotalQuality(R) Reporting Service Certified As EHR Technology Reporting Module For CMS' Meaningful Use Program07 Mar 2011
Looking For Ways To Bridge Generational Technology Gap07 Mar 2011
Face Recognition Technology Could Aid Autism Therapy, Recognise A Child In Pain07 Mar 2011
Forensic Artists And Technology To Catch Criminals07 Mar 2011
Brain Jog Games To Improve Spatial Ability, Memory, Mathematical Ability And Verbal Fluency07 Mar 2011
Statistical Model Programmed With Medical And Genomic Data To Answer Scientific And Medical Questions04 Mar 2011
Biomedical And Health Informatics04 Mar 2011
Online Training Helpers More Effective When They Have A Feedback Style Similar To The Student04 Mar 2011
HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association Announces New Collaboration And Responds To Stage 2 Meaningful Use Proposals At HIMSS1103 Mar 2011
JAMIA: Clinical Information Systems, PHRs, EHRs03 Mar 2011
EHealth Initiative Calls For Greater Focus On Health Information Exchange In Meaningful Use03 Mar 2011
AMIA On Meaningful Use: Invest In People + Technology02 Mar 2011
Scientific Animations Without Borders Offers Innovative Teaching Via Cell Phone01 Mar 2011

Litigation / Medical Malpractice News
Burgess Reintroduces Legislation To End Unnecessary Health Care Lawsuits04 Mar 2011
California Supreme Court Reinstates Baycol Class Action Appeal03 Mar 2011

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
U.S. FDA Removes Warning About Potential Liver Injury From Boxed Warning Of Prescribing Information For Gilead's Letairis05 Mar 2011
Kidney Transplant Recipients; Get Moving To Save Your Life04 Mar 2011
Not Everyone Treated Equally When It Comes To Kidney Transplantation04 Mar 2011
IL28B Gene Predicts Treatment Outcome For Liver Transplantation Patients03 Mar 2011
Huge Implications Of Discovery Of Hormone Pathway To Fatty Liver Disease02 Mar 2011
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: March 1, 201102 Mar 2011
BARACLUDE(R) (entecavir) Approved By The European Commission For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis B In Adult Patients02 Mar 2011
BARACLUDE(R) (Entecavir) Approved By The European Commission For The Treatment Of CHB In Adult Patients With Evidence Of Decompensated Liver Disease02 Mar 2011

Lung Cancer News
Lung Cancer Predicted From Toenail Nicotine07 Mar 2011
Europe Approves Esbriet, Its First Deadly Lung Cancer Drug04 Mar 2011
Protein Discovery Could Lead To A Diagnostic Test For Lung Cancer And Development Of Drugs That Stop Metastasis04 Mar 2011
TOF PET Images Compared To Conventional PET Images: Improved Detection, Better For Patients04 Mar 2011
A Future With Fewer Cases Of Lung Cancer Requiring Lymph Node Dissection02 Mar 2011
Finding It Easy To Quit Smoking Could Be An Early Symptom Of Lung Cancer02 Mar 2011
Study Links Vitamin D To Lung Cancer Survival02 Mar 2011
Chemoradiotherapy Prior To Surgery Improves Survival In Non-Small Lung Cancer02 Mar 2011

Lupus News
Benlysta For Lupus Likely To Be Approved This Thursday, A Potential Blockbuster07 Mar 2011

Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
FDA's Office Of New Drugs Meets With Cell Therapeutics On Its Appeal On Pixantrone07 Mar 2011
FDA Grants Priority Review For ISTODAX(R) SNDA For Treatment Of Progressive Or Relapsed PTCL05 Mar 2011
Researchers Discover How Cancer Cheats Immune System: BC Cancer Agency Team Finds Clues In Two Lymphoma Types04 Mar 2011
Researchers Predict Age Of T Cells To Improve Cancer Treatment03 Mar 2011
Initiation Of Phase I Clinical Trial Of Brentuximab Vedotin In Combination With Chemotherapy For Front-Line Systemic ALCL Announced03 Mar 2011
New Target For Possible Prevention Of A Rare Malignant Leukemia02 Mar 2011
NICE Requests More Data To Help Appraise Maintenance Treatment For Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma01 Mar 2011

Medical Devices / Diagnostics News
Device Analyzes Nanoparticles, Could Detect Bacterial Virus Particles07 Mar 2011
Bessel Beam Plane Illumination Microscopy Noninvasively Images The Rapidly Evolving Three-Dimensional Complexity Of Cells07 Mar 2011
Medtronic Announces European Launch Of Achieve™ Mapping Catheter07 Mar 2011
VasoNova Inc. Receives 510(k) Clearance For Expanded Use Of VPS Technology07 Mar 2011
Basic Science Breakthrough Marks New Direction In Phototransduction Studies05 Mar 2011
FIB-SIMS Method May Improve Early Cancer Detection04 Mar 2011
One-Of-A-Kind Instrument With Unique Capabilities Takes Real-Time 'Movie' Of Individual Molecules04 Mar 2011
Groundbreaking Technology Employed In Development Of New Generation 3D "Cell-CT" Imaging03 Mar 2011
'Frozen Smoke' Has The Nanotechnology World Buzzing03 Mar 2011
The Future Of Nanodevices03 Mar 2011
Revolutionary SERS Nanosubstrates For Medical Tests03 Mar 2011
Revolutionizing The Way Cells Are Studied02 Mar 2011
Surgical Instruments With Electronic Serial Numbers02 Mar 2011
Ascom's ClinicalConneX | Cardiomax Achieves FDA Clearance01 Mar 2011
U-M Develops A Potential 'Game Changer' For Pathologists01 Mar 2011
New Kind Of Optical Fiber Developed - Could Lead To Improved Surgical And Medical Lasers01 Mar 2011
Western Medical Center Santa Ana Installs Toshiba's Vascular X Ray System To Perform Advanced Diagnostic And Interventional Procedures01 Mar 2011

Medical Students / Training News
OFFA Guidance Is Sensible And Sophisticated, Says 1994 Group07 Mar 2011
Policies To Reduce Medical Residents' Fatigue May Compromise Quality Of Training02 Mar 2011
UQ Among The World's Best Places For Post-Doc Work, Australia01 Mar 2011

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Medicaid Reform: Let's Do It Right04 Mar 2011

Melanoma / Skin Cancer News
Advances In Control Of Skin Regeneration Could Help Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma And Burn Victims05 Mar 2011
Higher Duration Of Working Rotating Nightshifts Associated With A Significantly Lower Risk Of Skin Cancer In Nurses04 Mar 2011
AAP Recommendations On Limiting Sun Exposure In Children And Supporting Legislation To Prohibit Salon Tanning By Minors01 Mar 2011

Menopause News
Acupuncture Curbs Severity Of Menopausal Hot Flushes07 Mar 2011

Mental Health News
Intercollegiate Statement On Children And Young People's Mental Health, UK04 Mar 2011
ASA Launches New Journal Focused On Mental Health And Illness02 Mar 2011

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
ICAD Features Image Analysis Solutions For Breast, Prostate And Colon Cancer Detection At The ECR 201104 Mar 2011

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Gym Surfaces Not As Laced With MRSA As Previously Thought, Study03 Mar 2011

Multiple Sclerosis News
How Sunlight May Reduce The Severity Of Multiple Sclerosis04 Mar 2011
FDA Wants More Answers About MS Drug From Merck02 Mar 2011
Sativex® Can Improve The Debilitating Symptoms Of Spasticity Associated With MS, Study01 Mar 2011

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
Loss Of Key Protein Boosts Neuron Loss In ALS07 Mar 2011
New Study Suggests ALS Could Be Caused By A Retrovirus03 Mar 2011

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Researchers Find New Mechanism Behind The Formation And Maintenance Of Long-Term Memories07 Mar 2011
Vital Funding For Children's Brain Tumour Research05 Mar 2011
Huge Differences Discovered In Cost-Efficient Functioning Of Brain Networks, Over Half Of Which Explained By Genes05 Mar 2011
Metabolomics Study Provides Insight Into Glioma-Associated Metabolic Changes04 Mar 2011
Neurodegenerative Disease Management - Meeting The Challenge Of Neurodegenerative Diseases04 Mar 2011
Protein Identified That Serves As A Switch In A Key Pathway Of Programmed Cell Death03 Mar 2011
UH Study Focuses On Immunity, Infection, Exercise And Spinal Cord Injured Patients03 Mar 2011
Bayhill Therapeutics Announces The Successful Clearance Of An IND For BHT-3034 For The Treatment Of Myasthenia Gravis03 Mar 2011
Stem Cells May Provide New Treatment For Children With Severe Brain Injuries02 Mar 2011
Study Shows Acupressure Effective In Helping To Treat Traumatic Brain Injury02 Mar 2011
Identification Of Neural Circuits Used In Processing Basic Linguistic Phrases02 Mar 2011
Improved Understanding Of Sanfilippo Disease01 Mar 2011
Parts Of Brain Can Switch Functions01 Mar 2011
Free Registration Now Open For Brain Health Fair In Honolulu01 Mar 2011

Nursing / Midwifery News
The King's Fund Calls For New Approach To Staffing In Maternity Units, UK07 Mar 2011
RCN Comments On Boost To Nursing Leadership, UK06 Mar 2011
NHS Nursing Leadership Boosted, UK04 Mar 2011
Nurses Offer To Buy President Shoes To March With Workers In Wisconsin04 Mar 2011

Nutrition / Diet News
Eat With Color! National Nutrition Month07 Mar 2011
Salmonella Linked To Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread, Recall07 Mar 2011
Media Character Use On Food Packaging Appears To Influence Children's Taste Assessment07 Mar 2011
Cancer Experts Say "Plates, Not Pyramids" Can Help Americans Make Dietary Changes07 Mar 2011
Food Scientists And Microbiologists Keep Mould At Bay For Longer With Cold Plasma Treatment07 Mar 2011
Change In Food Environments And Availability Of Fresh Produce07 Mar 2011
Online Nutrition Courses: Fad Or Growing Trend?07 Mar 2011
Reducing Waste Is Food For Thought, Australia06 Mar 2011
Cutting Food In Plastic Takeaway Containers Can Cause Oesophageal Obstruction05 Mar 2011
An Apple A Day Keeps The Grim Reaper Away04 Mar 2011
Researchers Devise Easy, Accurate Way To Predict Food Allergies03 Mar 2011
The Health Benefits Of Chamomile, Peppermint And Hibiscus Teas03 Mar 2011
Those That Love Soda Have Worse Eating Habits Overall02 Mar 2011
Tomatoes, The New Superfood02 Mar 2011
Value Meals Encouraging Unhealthier Eating - Duke Study Finds02 Mar 2011
Add Color To Your Diet For National Nutrition Month01 Mar 2011

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Obese Adolescents Benefit From Bariatric Surgery07 Mar 2011
Body Mass Index And Risk Of Death In Chinese Population07 Mar 2011
575-pound Spokesman For The Heart Attack Grill Dies Aged 2905 Mar 2011
Some Overweight Adolescents May Be At Risk For Weak Bones05 Mar 2011
Resveratrol May Be Useful Tool For Reducing Body Fat05 Mar 2011
Potential Neurochemical Mechanism Of Weight Loss For A Class Of Drugs Already Used In The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes05 Mar 2011
34.4% Of Americans Obese Compared To 24.1% In Canada04 Mar 2011
Obesity Theories From Thrifty To Drifty: Why Some People Are Lean And Others Fat04 Mar 2011
Discrimination Often Leads To Declining Physical Health For Obese Individuals04 Mar 2011
Leptin Resistance May Block The 'Full' Message And Lead To Obesity03 Mar 2011
Blame Canada? U.S. Northern Neighbors Are Less Obese At Least02 Mar 2011
DREADD-ing Your Next Meal02 Mar 2011
$1 Million USDA Grant Aims To Reduce Obesity In Preschoolers02 Mar 2011
Boston University Obesity Research Funded By Aetna Foundation02 Mar 2011
Managing Weight During And After Pregnancy With Lifestyle Intervention02 Mar 2011

Ovarian Cancer News
Aiming To Make Chemotherapy More Effective Against Ovarian Cancer04 Mar 2011

Pain / Anesthetics News
Collierville Gets New Choice For "Pain Relief" With Results Physiotherapy07 Mar 2011
Amneal Receives FDA Approval For Indomethacin ER Capsules07 Mar 2011
Academic Journals Retract Unethical Research By Anesthetist On Colloids04 Mar 2011
Anesthesiologists Use Caldolor® To Provide Preemptive Pain Control For Surgical Patients At U.S. Medical Centers03 Mar 2011
Half Of Australians Don't Know What's In Their Pain Medicines01 Mar 2011
Experts Call For Greater Pain Assessment In Hospitals As 65% Of Patients Report Problems01 Mar 2011
Nitric Oxide Does Not Appear To Improve Treatment Of Sickle Cell Pain-Attacks01 Mar 2011

Pancreatic Cancer News
Increasing The Effectiveness Of Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer07 Mar 2011
BioSante's Pancreas Cancer Vaccine Shows Survival Increase In Newly Published Study06 Mar 2011
Omeros Unlocks Orphan GPCRs Linked To Pancreatic Cancer And Cognitive Disorders03 Mar 2011

Parkinson's Disease News
Parkinson's Disease In A Petri Dish05 Mar 2011
Improved Understanding Of Long-Term Memory Formation Has Implications For Neurodegenerative Diseases Such As Parkinson's And Alzheimer's Disease05 Mar 2011
Team Explores PARIS; Finds A Key To Parkinson's04 Mar 2011
Ibuprofen Could Help Protect Against Parkinson's Disease03 Mar 2011
Common Ibuprofen Reduces Parkinson's Occurrence Risk03 Mar 2011
Research Raises Hope For Solving Parkinson's Disease Puzzle01 Mar 2011

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Use Of Interactive Digital Exercise Games By Children Can Result In High Level Of Energy Expenditure07 Mar 2011
Women Commit Shaken Baby Violence As Often As Men07 Mar 2011
UK Government Boosts Funding For UNICEF To Improve Children's Health And Education07 Mar 2011
Young Adults With Chronic Illnesses Have Poorer Educational, Vocational, And Financial Outcomes07 Mar 2011
UNICEF Calls On DR Congo To Protect Children Against Violence, Abuse, Disease07 Mar 2011
Fever Is A Symptom Not A Disease, Fever Phobia Might Not Be Good For Children06 Mar 2011
Statement By UNICEF Executive Director On OHCHR Report On Remedies And Reparations For Victims Of Sexual Violence In The Democratic Republic Of Congo06 Mar 2011
Supervision A Factor In Most Child Drownings05 Mar 2011
High Levels Of Cadmium Found In Toy Jewelry Again04 Mar 2011
Important Report Into Healthy Childcare Food Shouldn't Be Ignored, Says Heart Charity, UK04 Mar 2011
Study Evaluates The Threat Posed By Cadmium In Children's Jewelry04 Mar 2011
Babies With Position-Related Head Deformities Need Specialist Evaluation And Conservative Treatment, Experts Say04 Mar 2011
AMA Supports Ban On Junk Food Advertising, Australia04 Mar 2011
Understanding Society Study Highlights Just How Much Family Relationships Matter For Children's Well-Being04 Mar 2011
Boxing Injuries On The Rise; Youth Head Injury Rates Also Concerning03 Mar 2011
Baby Bookworm02 Mar 2011
£28 Million Boost To Uk's Biggest Study Of Babies And Young Children02 Mar 2011
In Dire Circumstances, An Extraordinary Option02 Mar 2011
New Study Identifies The Medical And Financial Impact Of Drug-Related Poisonings Treated In U.S. Emergency Departments02 Mar 2011
Cerebral Palsy Rate Drop Among Premature Babies Suggests Better Perinatal Care02 Mar 2011
AAP Issues Advice On Managing Fevers In Children01 Mar 2011
Foster Parents Receive More Support Than Kinship Caregivers01 Mar 2011

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
Gene Bill Threatens Access To Biologic Medicines, Australia07 Mar 2011
Lycera Announces Research Collaboration With Merck To Discover, Develop And Commercialize Drugs For Autoimmune Diseases07 Mar 2011
European Commission And European Molecular Biology Laboratory Renew Cooperation04 Mar 2011
How Nagoya Protocol Will Affect Search For Life-Saving New Medicines04 Mar 2011
British National Formulary Calls For Improved Wordings On Medicine Labels03 Mar 2011
Pfizer Completes Acquisition Of King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.03 Mar 2011
Genzyme Completes Sale Of Pharmaceuticals Business To International Chemical Investors Group03 Mar 2011
Developing New Ways To Deliver Drugs02 Mar 2011
Physicists Develop Potent Packing Process02 Mar 2011

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
Pharmacy Practice Model Summit Recommendations06 Mar 2011
Time To Abolish Prescription Charges, Not Increase Them, Says British Medical Association05 Mar 2011
Medicine Labels To Carry Clearer Instructions, UK04 Mar 2011
Nominations For The 2011 Pinnacle Awards Being Accepted01 Mar 2011

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
Breakthrough: New Blood Test Takes Risk Out Of Down's Testing07 Mar 2011
Pregnancy Loss Leaves Behind Years Of Grief For Parents03 Mar 2011
Training For Medical Staff To Reduce Mother And Baby Deaths In Malawi03 Mar 2011

Primary Care / General Practice News
One In Three Doctors Afraid To Report Underperforming Colleagues07 Mar 2011
Internists Remind Physicians About Universal Ethical Principles07 Mar 2011
QuantiaMD Study Of 4,986 US Physicians Shows Most Doctors Have No Access To Good Resources For Non-English Speaking Patients04 Mar 2011
GP Groups United On Primary Care Reform, Australia04 Mar 2011
Strategic Alliance Formed Between UK And German Speaking Physician Communities03 Mar 2011
Public Will Be Horrified By GPs Practices Being Quoted On The Stock Market, Says Unite, UK03 Mar 2011
TMA Survey: Physicians Confused, Anxious; Believe Health System Is Broken03 Mar 2011
More Than Half Of GPs Have 'No Confidence' In Andrew Lansley02 Mar 2011
Physicians Reminded About Universal Ethical Principles02 Mar 2011
GPs Need Longer Training, Scotland02 Mar 2011
RCGP Establishes New Commission On Generalism, UK01 Mar 2011

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Scientists Target Aggressive Prostate Cancer03 Mar 2011
Bavarian Nordic Announces Start Of Randomized Phase 2 Study Comparing PROSTVAC(R) And Chemotherapy Versus Chemotherapy01 Mar 2011

Psychology / Psychiatry News
Psychiatrists Say Northern Ireland Plans For Minimum Price For Alcohol Could Save Lives07 Mar 2011
Living In Neighborhoods With Psychosocial Hazards Associated With Worse Cognitive Function In Some Older Adults07 Mar 2011
Happy With A Strong Sense Of Racial Identity07 Mar 2011
Could Your Mate's Voice Predict Infidelity?07 Mar 2011
Psychological Science Reports On New Research07 Mar 2011
Stigma, Prejudice And Subtle Clues From The Community07 Mar 2011
Social Stressors Like Racism And Discrimination Can Impact Healthy Functioning07 Mar 2011
Why We Hang Onto Goods That Are No Longer Useful06 Mar 2011
Antipsychotic And Antidepressant Medication Is On The Rise In Sydney Nursing Homes05 Mar 2011
How Depression And Anxiety Differentially Influence Physical Symptom Reporting04 Mar 2011
Loneliness In Our Modern Age04 Mar 2011
Idealizing Parenthood04 Mar 2011
The Importance Of Rapport-Building Before Interviewing Cooperative Adult Witnesses03 Mar 2011
Be Positive And Live Longer03 Mar 2011
Coping With Life Regrets03 Mar 2011
Humility And Honesty Associated With Higher Job Performance03 Mar 2011
Six Different Pathways To Adulthood02 Mar 2011
Psychiatrists Warn Men Face 'A Depressing Future'02 Mar 2011
Internet-Based CBT Helps People With Hypochondriasis02 Mar 2011
Self-Esteem, Psychology Theories And Lack of Serious Research02 Mar 2011
Can Mindfulness Alter The Power That Death Holds Over Us?01 Mar 2011
Life After A Big Win01 Mar 2011
Full Bladder, Better Decisions? Controlling Your Bladder Decreases Impulsive Choices01 Mar 2011
People Who Think Their Partners Are A Perfect Fit Stay Happier-Even If They're Wrong01 Mar 2011
Transition From School To Work Eased By Social Optimism01 Mar 2011
Listening To Music Is Biological01 Mar 2011
Happy Children Make Happy Adults01 Mar 2011

Public Health News
£775 Million Investment For New NHS Research In A Major Boost For Patients And The Economy, UK07 Mar 2011
Satisfied Patients Are The Best Measure Of Hospital Quality - Duke Study Finds07 Mar 2011
Review Of EU Procurement Rules: Opportunities And Threats For The NHS07 Mar 2011
Project Retrosight Helps Inform Decisions About How Science Should Be Funded07 Mar 2011
Loyola University Chicago And Trinity Health Sign Letter Of Intent07 Mar 2011
New Health Care Act Reframes Nation's Commitment To Public Health, But Are We "Swimming Upstream?"07 Mar 2011
India And China Show High Growth In Surgical Procedures07 Mar 2011
Massachusetts Reform Hasn't Stopped Medical Bankruptcies: Harvard Study07 Mar 2011
E. Coli Cases In Some States Linked To Hazelnut Recall06 Mar 2011
CQC Demands Bristol Nursing Home Takes Action To Improve Services, UK06 Mar 2011
The Impact Of Climate Change On Human Populations05 Mar 2011
Survey: Guns On Campus05 Mar 2011
Growing Concerns About Testing And Review Procedures05 Mar 2011
British Medical Association Welcomes Government Concessions On NHS Competition04 Mar 2011
NHS Short Of Specialist Staff Despite Cuts, Says Medical Recruiter, UK04 Mar 2011
Small Business Group Refutes Claim That Scrapping VAT Tax Relief Would 'Hit Small Firms Hardest', UK04 Mar 2011
First Woman Appointed As Chief Medical Officer For England04 Mar 2011
Medtronic Answers United Nations' Call For "International Commitment" To Non-Communicable Diseases04 Mar 2011
Market Forces Alone Will Not Deliver Essential Changes To Hospital Services, Says The King's Fund, UK04 Mar 2011
New CDC Sex Report: Virginity Is Back, Females Try Same Sex More03 Mar 2011
Reducing New Zealand's Health Inequities Requires Urgent Action03 Mar 2011
Statement On CDC Report On Reduction Of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)03 Mar 2011
Doctors Think NHS Reforms Bring More Risks Than Benefits, With High Levels Of Concern About Increased Competition, Shows Ipsos MORI Survey For BMA, UK02 Mar 2011
Full List Of Over 500 FDA Unapproved Cold, Allergy Products02 Mar 2011
New Non-Surgical Autopsy Technique Set To Revolutionise Post-Mortem Practice02 Mar 2011
FDA Investigates Lead Contamination In Philadelphia's Chinatown02 Mar 2011
Regulator Tells Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Improvements Are Necessary, UK01 Mar 2011
President Reiterates Strong Commitment To Affordable Care Act While Providing Earlier Flexibility To States - Families USA01 Mar 2011
Department Of Health Awards £3.6 Million To Charities, UK01 Mar 2011
Shire Lends Support To World Rare Disease Day 201101 Mar 2011
Has Suspending Targets Changed Waiting Times? UK01 Mar 2011
Health Care Quality Still Improving Slowly, But Disparities And Gaps In Access To Care Persist01 Mar 2011
NICE Opens Consultation On Potential New QOF Indicators01 Mar 2011
Adverse Drug Events Costly To Health Care System: Vancouver Coastal Health-UBC Research01 Mar 2011

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
Siemens Makes Digital Radiography More Accessible With The Multix Select DR Digital X-Ray System06 Mar 2011
Maximum Image Quality, Minimum Radiation Dose: Siemens Announces The International CT Image Contest 201106 Mar 2011
ContextVision Introduces New Mammography And Next-Generation Interventional Radiology Solutions At ECR 201104 Mar 2011
ContextVision AB: ContextVision Launches New Product For Real-Time Fluoroscopy Images04 Mar 2011
Chernobyl: 25 Years Later, Mikhail Gorbachev Co-Writes01 Mar 2011

Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News
Rehabilitation Within A Day Of Knee Replacement Pays Off06 Mar 2011
New Model Predicts Patient's Chances Of Walking Again After Serious Spinal Cord Injury03 Mar 2011

Respiratory / Asthma News
Asthma UK Comment On The Increase To Prescription Charges In England07 Mar 2011
Sinovac Biotech Submits Clinical Trial Application To SFDA For Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)05 Mar 2011
FDA Clears Palatin Technologies' IND Filing To Commence Clinical Studies For Asthma04 Mar 2011
Educational Efforts Reduce COPD Costs By $3.4 Million In East Texas Study04 Mar 2011
ATS Issues Report On Emerging Issues In Hiv-Associated Pulmonary Disease04 Mar 2011
AZ-TMJ - Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Improve Snoring In Many Patients04 Mar 2011
InterMune Receives European Union Approval For Esbriet(R) (Pirfenidone)04 Mar 2011
Educating Caregivers Of Children With High Risk Asthma About Smoke Exposure In The Environment02 Mar 2011
FDA Approves New Drug To Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease02 Mar 2011

Schizophrenia News
Intra-Cellular Therapies And Takeda Enter Into Worldwide Collaboration To Develop And Commercialize Compounds For Schizophrenia03 Mar 2011

Seniors / Aging News
Report: Affordable Care Act Controls Costs For Early Retiree Coverage04 Mar 2011

Sexual Health / STDs News
When It Comes To Permanent Birth Control, Both Men And Women Want To Avoid The Knife07 Mar 2011
Homophobia Widespread Within UK African Communities06 Mar 2011
Young Adults, Sexuality And Religion01 Mar 2011

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Annual Sleep In America Poll Explores Connections With Communications Technology Use And Sleep07 Mar 2011
The Better Off Sleep Better05 Mar 2011
Seeking More Precise Approaches To Inducing And Supporting Sleep05 Mar 2011
ATS Issues Report Recommending Research Priorities In Treatment Of Sleep Apnea04 Mar 2011
Sleep Deprivation And Disorders Affect 50 To 70 Million Americans03 Mar 2011

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
Eat Smoke Free In Los Angeles Starting Next Week04 Mar 2011
Smoking Affects Prefrontal Cortex In Adolescents04 Mar 2011
New Report Highlights Need For Global Action To Break Link Between Increasing Empowerment And The Growing Female Tobacco Epidemic02 Mar 2011
Kids Unite To Stop Smoking In Cars01 Mar 2011

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
'Talk Test' Helps Set Exercise Intensity For Athletes In Training03 Mar 2011
Exercise Cuts Risk Of Potentially Cancerous Bowel Polyps By A Third03 Mar 2011
Scientists Reveal New Insights Into Tendon Injury02 Mar 2011
Exercise Is Actually Good For The Knees, Study Shows02 Mar 2011

Stem Cell Research News
Diagnostic Test Enables Accurate, Rapid Assessment Of The Quality Of Stem Cell Lines07 Mar 2011
Short-Term Immune-Dampening Treatment Enables Human Embryonic Stem Cells To Avoid Rejection05 Mar 2011
Whole Genome Analysis Should Be Included As Part Of Quality Control Of IPS Cell Lines To Ensure That They Are Genetically Normal04 Mar 2011
Genetic Material In Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells May Be Compromised03 Mar 2011
Mutations Found In Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells03 Mar 2011
Researchers Focus On Human Cells For Spinal Cord Injury Repair02 Mar 2011
How Long Do Stem Cells Live?02 Mar 2011
Genetic Abnormalities Discovered Associated With The Creation Of Stem Cells02 Mar 2011
Stem Cell Study Could Aid Motor Neurone Disease Research01 Mar 2011
Intraspecies Communication Found To Exist On A Cellular Level01 Mar 2011
Canadian Researchers First Worldwide To Generate Pluripotent Stem Cells From Horses01 Mar 2011

Stroke News
Stroke Patients Benefit From Family Involvement In Exercise Therapy07 Mar 2011
Motor Learning Behavior, GABA Responsiveness, And Recovery After Stroke Or Other Brain Injury05 Mar 2011
Predicting The Severity Of Disability From Stroke01 Mar 2011
Act FAST Campaign Relaunched To Save More Lives - The Stroke Association, UK01 Mar 2011

Transplants / Organ Donations News
One In Four Denied Dying Wish - NHS Blood And Transplant (NHSBT), UK07 Mar 2011

Tropical Diseases News
Bayer Extends Support To Fight Chagas Disease05 Mar 2011
University Of Westminster Develops Genetically Modified Fungi To Kill Human Malaria Parasites In Mosquitoes03 Mar 2011

Tuberculosis News
Blocking The Bacterial Efflux Pumps In TB Organisms May Reduce Multi-Drug Tolerance, Speed Up Cures05 Mar 2011

Urology / Nephrology News
First-Ever Clinical Guidance On Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Released07 Mar 2011
Study Shows Tissue-Engineered Urethras Can Be Used For Complex Urethral Reconstruction In Boys And Can Last 6 Years Or More07 Mar 2011
European Commission Extends Licence For ONGLYZATM (Saxagliptin)06 Mar 2011
Protect Your Kidneys, Save Your Heart05 Mar 2011
Peritoneal Dialysis Offers Greater Flexibility For Patients: Equipment is Portable And Can Be Self-Administered04 Mar 2011
All Major Characteristics Of Metabolic Syndrome Appear To Improve With Pycnogenol As Part Of A Healthier Lifestyle04 Mar 2011
Syntaxin Announces Its Partner Allergan Enters Phase II Trials With Re-Targeted Endopeptidase Drug03 Mar 2011
Improved Outcomes Following Kidney Transplantation02 Mar 2011
Better Self-Management Techniques For People With Kidney Failure02 Mar 2011
Researchers See Improved Results For More Kidney Patients Through Robotic Surgery02 Mar 2011

Vascular News
Every Five Minutes Someone Dies From A Blood Clot Or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)04 Mar 2011
Every Five Minutes Someone Dies From A Blood Clot Or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)04 Mar 2011
Society For Vascular Medicine Features Case Study, Special Section On Deep Vein Thrombosis During DVT Awareness Month02 Mar 2011

Veterinary News
Voice Of The People Finally Heard As Dog Control Bill Successfully Passes Committee Stage, UK07 Mar 2011
A Disappointing Blow For Rabbit Welfare, UK07 Mar 2011
Chimpanzees Mimic The Laughter Of Their Companions01 Mar 2011

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
Study Examines The Disposal Of Animal Waste In Large-Scale Swine Production07 Mar 2011
American Lung Association Calls On Congress To Reject The Upton-Inhofe - Whitfield Roll Back Of Clean Air Act06 Mar 2011
Improved Understanding Of Host-Pathogen Biology May Lead To To Improved Crop Plants05 Mar 2011
Innovation Ensures Safer Drinking Water In US03 Mar 2011
Insights To Future Climate Trends Contained In Earth's Rocks And Sediments03 Mar 2011
Unexpected Results For 'Going Green'02 Mar 2011

Women's Health / Gynecology News
International Women's Day, 2011: Time To Make The Promise Of Equality A Reality07 Mar 2011
Quality Of Life Significantly Increases After Uterine Fibroid Treatment01 Mar 2011
CMACE Release: Saving Mothers' Lives Report - Reviewing Maternal Deaths 2006-2008, UK01 Mar 2011

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