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Abortion News
Trained Midwives And Nurses Can Provide Early Medical Abortion As Safely And Effectively As Doctors30 Mar 2011

Acid Reflux / GERD News
Risk Of Esophageal Cancer May Be Lowered By Treatment Of Barrett's Esophagus05 Apr 2011
Impax Laboratories Confirms Patent Challenge Relating To DEXILANT(R) Delayed-Release Capsules, 30 Mg And 60 Mg05 Apr 2011

ADHD News
New Parameters For Studying And Treating Developmental Coordination Disorder05 Apr 2011
What Are Amphetamines? What Do Amphetamines Do?04 Apr 2011

Aid / Disasters News
WFP Food Distributions Inside Libya Gather Momentum01 Apr 2011
New National Research Council Report On US Earthquake Disaster Resilience31 Mar 2011
Low-Level Radioactivity From Japan Detected In Seattle31 Mar 2011
Burger King Corp. To Support American Red Cross Emergency Fleet31 Mar 2011
Public Donates Over $120 Million To American Red Cross To Assist Japan Earthquake And Tsunami Survivors30 Mar 2011
The True Cost Of Deepwater Disaster30 Mar 2011
Statement On The Fukushima Incident, 29 March 201130 Mar 2011

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
First Addiction Medicine Residencies Accredited05 Apr 2011
New Leads On The Causes Of Alcoholism05 Apr 2011
Identification Of Gene Involved In Predisposition To Alcohol Consumption05 Apr 2011
Enterhealth Calls On Alcohol Addiction Treatment Providers To Adopt Anti-Addiction Medications, Advanced Protocols05 Apr 2011
Cocaine Images Capture Motivated Attention Among Users05 Apr 2011
Lasting Brain Changes Discovered In Underage Binge Drinkers05 Apr 2011
Food Addiction And Substance Dependence, Similar Brain Activity Going On05 Apr 2011
Stronger Alcohol "Buzz" Predicts Future Binge Drinking Problems05 Apr 2011
Scientists Find Gene Linked To Alcohol Consumption05 Apr 2011
Australian Medical Association Encourages Community To 'Own' The Health Of Young Australians In National Youth Week01 Apr 2011
A School's Scholastic Success Can Keep Kids From Drugs, Alcohol31 Mar 2011
Psychiatrists Support MP's Call To Limit Exposure Of Children To Alcohol Advertising, UK31 Mar 2011
Genes Relate To Level Of Alcohol Consumption Among Asians30 Mar 2011

Allergy News
NHS Direct's Latest Symptom Checker In Time For Hay Fever Season, UK31 Mar 2011
Vaccine To Treat Cat Allergy Sufferers Developed31 Mar 2011
Study Shows That Employee Chronic Sinusitis Sufferers And Their Employers Benefit From Balloon Dilation Of Sinus Drainage Pathways31 Mar 2011
Achoo! Is It A Cold Or Allergies? Find Out The Difference And Find Relief31 Mar 2011
Allergy Season Is No Joke And Allergies Nothing To Laugh About31 Mar 2011

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
ExonHit Announces Publication Of EHT 0202 Phase IIa Results In Current Alzheimer Research05 Apr 2011
5 Genes Alzheimer's Link - Alzheimer's Society Comment05 Apr 2011
Researchers Uncover Four New Alzheimer's Genes05 Apr 2011
Researchers Link Herpes To Alzheimer's Disease; "Cold Sores" Connected To Cognitive Decline05 Apr 2011
A GPS To Locate Missing Alzheimer Patients And Battered Women05 Apr 2011
Blood Biomarker Associated With Prevalence, Severity Of Alzheimer's, But Not Risk Of Developing The Disease05 Apr 2011
New Alzheimer's Genes Widen Portal Into Disease Causes04 Apr 2011
Improved Understanding Of Alzheimer's Disease04 Apr 2011
Four New Genes Identified For Alzheimer's Disease Risk04 Apr 2011
Study Suggests That Insulin Could Be Potential Therapy For Alzheimer's Disease03 Apr 2011
Study Suggests Another Avenue For Detecting Alzheimer's Disease03 Apr 2011
Anavex Screening Healthy Volunteers For Phase I, First-In-Human Clinical Study In Alzheimer's Disease31 Mar 2011
Common Lab Dye Used To Detect Alzheimer's Disease In Worms Also Increases Their Lifespan31 Mar 2011
Amyloidosis May Signify 'Preclinical' Alzheimer's Disease31 Mar 2011
Bupa Great North Run Is A Special Date For Alzheimer's Society Runner Gill, UK31 Mar 2011
Keele Research Into Aluminium And Alzheimer's Disease30 Mar 2011

Anxiety / Stress News
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Cases Likely To Increase In Japanese Tsunami Aftermath, Says Stress Expert30 Mar 2011

Arthritis / Rheumatology News
TxCell Receives Approval For A Phase I/II Clinical Trial In Rheumatoid Arthritis04 Apr 2011
Osteoarthritis: What You Know Could Save Your Joints!31 Mar 2011
New Clinical Practice Guidelines Developed For Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis31 Mar 2011
Draft NICE Guidance Does Not Recommend Abatacept For Second-Line Use In Rheumatoid Arthritis30 Mar 2011
Experts Exchange Information And Updates On Spondyloarthritis30 Mar 2011

Asbestos / Mesothelioma News
Early-Stage, Asbestos-Related Pulmonary Cancer Detected By Protein Test05 Apr 2011
New Test Detects Early-Stage, Asbestos-Related Pulmonary Cancer04 Apr 2011
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Kicks Off Global Asbestos Awareness Week01 Apr 2011

Autism News
Visual Detection And Identification More Active In Autistic Brain Than Thought Control And Actions05 Apr 2011
Evidence Review Of Interventions For Autism05 Apr 2011
Risperidone And Aripiprazole May Help Treat Some Children With Autism05 Apr 2011
Treatments Show Promise In Reducing Autism-Related Behaviors, But Some Have Significant Side Effects04 Apr 2011
Early Work Indicates Drug Used To Treat Alcoholism May Help Those With Fragile X And Autism04 Apr 2011
New Research Explains Autistic's Exceptional Visual Abilities04 Apr 2011
Online Resource Fills Knowledge Gap Identified Through NIH Challenge Grant Initiative, Helps High School Grads Who Have Autism Spectrum Disorder03 Apr 2011
1 In 110 With Autism In The USA - National Autism Awareness Month, April02 Apr 2011
Autism Society Calls For Awareness And Action This April To Support 1 In 110 People With Autism In United States01 Apr 2011
Researchers Unravel Clues, Develop Interventions For Autism31 Mar 2011
Beyond Research, Autism Community Needs More Unity And Compassion31 Mar 2011
Interactive Autism Network Launches First-Ever National Survey To Study Critical Safety Issue In Autism Community31 Mar 2011
Call For Cooperative Research Centre To Combat Autism, Australia31 Mar 2011
NSU And Immunotec Start Clinical Trial In Autism31 Mar 2011
Why Do Children With Autism Wander And Bolt From Safe Places?30 Mar 2011
Robert MacNeil Returns To PBS NEWSHOUR To Report On Autism Today - April 18 - 26, 201130 Mar 2011

Back Pain News
Body Donations Aid UQ Research To Benefit Society, Australia01 Apr 2011

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
New Nanomaterial Can Detect And Neutralize Explosives01 Apr 2011
In Ricin Bioterrorist Attack, Food Prep Surfaces Could Be Decontaminated With Household Bleach30 Mar 2011

Biology / Biochemistry News
'Distinguished Scientist' Honored By Journal Of Biological Chemistry05 Apr 2011
Common 'Chaperone' Protein Found To Work In Surprising Way, Say Scripps Research Scientists04 Apr 2011
Identifying The Origin Of The Fly03 Apr 2011
'SKIP'-ing Splicing Forces Tumor Cells To Undergo Programmed Cell Death01 Apr 2011
Advanced Cell Diagnostics And Definiens Partner To Develop Tool For Quantitative Biomarker Analysis01 Apr 2011
Deep Insights Into Protein Regulation01 Apr 2011
Whole-Cell Computer Simulations31 Mar 2011

Bipolar News
ABPN Approves Self-Assessment Program For Maintenance Of Certification01 Apr 2011

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Avian Influenza In Missouri Farm, Department Of Agriculture Investigates31 Mar 2011

Blood / Hematology News
Remove Children's Catheters As Soon As Possible To Prevent Bloodstream Infections01 Apr 2011

Bones / Orthopedics News
Modern Surgery For Scoliosis Has Good Long-Term Outcomes05 Apr 2011
Xiapex(R) (Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum), First Injectable Treatment Indicated For Dupuytren's Contracture, Launched In UK05 Apr 2011
The Facial Structure Of Men And Women Has Become More Similar Over Time05 Apr 2011
Hope For Wounded Soldiers, Children Suffering From Debilitating Bone Disease04 Apr 2011
[Don't] Break A Leg! Avoid Ballet Injuries30 Mar 2011
Guideline Reports A Lack Of Quality Research On Treating Orthopaedic Condition30 Mar 2011
Depuy Orthopaedics Receives 510(k) Clearances For New Devices For Foot And Hip Fracture Surgery30 Mar 2011
Gene Combinations Are Found To Be Related To Hip Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women30 Mar 2011

Breast Cancer News
Exploring HER2 In Breast Cancer Treatment Responsiveness05 Apr 2011
Soy Isoflavones Not A Risk For Breast Cancer Survivors05 Apr 2011
SWHR Sponsors Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Yale University, And Brigham And Women's Hospital Study On Exercise And Breast Cancer05 Apr 2011
Pregnancy Reduces Breast Cancer Risk05 Apr 2011
Vitamin D Can Decrease, Or Increase, Breast Cancer Development And Insulin Resistance05 Apr 2011
Breast Cancer Risk Increased By Social Isolation, Stress-Induced Obesity In Mice05 Apr 2011
Natural Cell Response Leads To Resistance To Anti-Estrogen Therapy In Breast Cancer05 Apr 2011
Study Confirms Genetic Differences In Breast Tissue Among Races05 Apr 2011
Comments On New JAMA Study Finding Changes In Risks In Longer-Term Follow-Up Of Estrogen Therapy05 Apr 2011
Large Weight Gain Raises Risk For Recurrence Among Breast Cancer Survivors05 Apr 2011
Breast Milk Analysis May Enable The Early Detection Of Breast Cancer04 Apr 2011
Virginia Tech Researchers To Study How Breast Cancer Treatments Meet Resistance In Some Patients04 Apr 2011
Among Obese Women, Smoking Did Not Influence Breast Cancer Risk04 Apr 2011
DNA Of 50 Breast Cancer Patients Decoded03 Apr 2011
Enlisting The Immune System To Guide Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer03 Apr 2011
New Way To Predict Breast Cancer Survival And Enhance Effectiveness Of Treatment03 Apr 2011
Breast Health Global Initiative Offers Unprecedented Tools For Developing Nations01 Apr 2011
The Stress, Anxiety Of Aggressive Breast Cancer Striking Young Minorities, A Pilot Study01 Apr 2011
Research On Crucial Role Of PET-Guided Biopsy In Initial Breast Cancer Diagnosis And Presurgical Planning Published In The Breast Journal01 Apr 2011
Why Breast Cancer Is So Poorly Managed In Developing Countries01 Apr 2011
ExonHit Announces Successful Completion Of The First Phase Of EHT Dx14 Ongoing Clinical Validation30 Mar 2011
Researchers Find Possible Clues To Tamoxifen Resistance In Breast Cancer30 Mar 2011
PARP Inhibitors For Breast, Ovarian And Other Cancers30 Mar 2011
Nanodrug Fights Breast Cancer From Inside Without Harming Healthy Tissue30 Mar 2011
Keeping Breast Cancer Dormant: Researchers Target Tumor Metabolism By Blocking Energy Production Required For Malignant Cancer Growth30 Mar 2011
New "Nanodrug" Breaks Down Barriers To Attack Breast Cancer Cells From The Inside Out30 Mar 2011

Cancer / Oncology News
Aeterna Zentaris Announces Results On Its Lead Anticancer Agent Perifosine At American Association For Cancer Research Annual Meeting05 Apr 2011
Scientists Report Interplay Between Cancer And Aging In Mice05 Apr 2011
A Screen For Identifying New Anticancer Drug Targets Developed By Fox Chase Researchers05 Apr 2011
Stress Signal In Cancer Cells Triggers Similar Response In Other Cells, Aiding Tumor Growth05 Apr 2011
Tracking Tumor DNA Through Bloodstream05 Apr 2011
New Research And Training Grants Awarded By American Cancer Society05 Apr 2011
Innovative Research Grant From Stand Up To Cancer Goes To UNC Lineberger Scientist05 Apr 2011
Curis Announces Investigator-Initiated Phase II Study Results Presented At 102nd AACR Annual Meeting 201105 Apr 2011
Cyclacel Announces Presentation Of Preclinical Data Demonstrating Combination Potential Of Clinical Agents At AACR Annual Meeting05 Apr 2011
OncoGenex Announces Data Highlighting OGX-427 At American Association Of Cancer Research (AACR) 102nd Annual Meeting 201105 Apr 2011
Gastric Cancer Risk Increased By Heavy Beer Drinking Combined With Gene Variant05 Apr 2011
High Dose Of Oxygen Enhances Natural Cancer Treatment05 Apr 2011
World's Leading Scientists Join Forces To Set Priority Interventions To Save 36 Million Lives From Non-Communicable Diseases05 Apr 2011
Cancer Treatment Breakthrough, UK04 Apr 2011
Neogenix Oncology To Present Data On Its Novel Antibody, NEO-201 At AACR's 2011 Annual Symposium04 Apr 2011
Macmillan Responds To £200 Million Cancer Drugs Fund Coming Into Effect, UK04 Apr 2011
Link Between Genetic Variation, Longer Telomeres And Lower Risk Of Bladder Cancer03 Apr 2011
Chronic Stress Of Cancer Causes Accelerated Telomere Shortening03 Apr 2011
In A Safety Study, Combining MEK And PI3K Inhibitors Appears Encouraging With Early Signs Of Anti-Tumor Activity03 Apr 2011
Genetic Variation Cuts Bladder Cancer Risk, Protects Chromosome Tips03 Apr 2011
New Inhibitor Prevented Lesions, Reduced Tumor Size In Basal Cell Cancer03 Apr 2011
Gulf Coast Consortia Awarded $12.6 Million For Cancer Research02 Apr 2011
'Good Cholesterol' Nanoparticles Seek And Destroy Cancer Cells02 Apr 2011
Cells In Human Tonsils Are Likely Targets Of The Cancer-Causing KSHV Herpes Virus01 Apr 2011
Alnylam Completes Enrollment In ALN-VSP Phase I Clinical Trial01 Apr 2011
Cannabis Science Reports: National Cancer Institute Updates Confirm Successful Cancer Treatments With Medical Cannabis01 Apr 2011
Video PSA Campaign Launched For National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week(R)01 Apr 2011
Brain Tumors The Focus Of Annual Report To The Nation01 Apr 2011
New Approach To Drug Resistance In Aggressive Childhood Cancer01 Apr 2011
Scots Cancer Patients Left To Cope Alone01 Apr 2011
U-S Cancer Death Rates In Decline, National Report Finds01 Apr 2011
New Cancer Rates Drop By Nearly 1% Per Year Over Four Year Period In USA01 Apr 2011
CWRU Receives $1.6M To Study Tumor And Immune Cell Detection31 Mar 2011
Government Loan Of 1.2 Million Euros Granted For Clinical Trial In Brain Cancer31 Mar 2011
CEL-SCI Corporation Receives Israeli Government Approval To Commence Phase III Clinical Trial Of Multikine In Head And Neck Cancer31 Mar 2011
Survey Reveals Low Level Of Bowel Cancer Awareness In UK31 Mar 2011
Scientists Discover Crucial Trigger For Tumour Protein31 Mar 2011
Frequent CT Scanning For Testicular Cancer Surveillance Associated With Secondary Malignancies31 Mar 2011
Scientists Discover Crucial Trigger For Tumour Protein31 Mar 2011
A Cancer Diagnosis Doesn't Always Mean Patients Quit Smoking30 Mar 2011
PerkinElmer Introduces New Oncology Testing Service Utilizing OncoChip™ Microarray Technology For Faster And More Accurate Detection Of Cancer30 Mar 2011
Targeted Therapy Strategy Devised For Rare Form Of Childhood Cancer30 Mar 2011
Two Pathways In The Cell Interact To Spur Tumor Growth30 Mar 2011
Smoking In Combination With Immunosuppression Poses Greater Risk For Transplant-Related Carcinoma30 Mar 2011

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Study Sheds Light On End Of Life Management Of Implanted Defibrillators05 Apr 2011
New Study: Think You Need Bypass Surgery? Not So Fast!05 Apr 2011
Stealth Peptides Inc. Announces Results From Healthy Volunteers Phase I Clinical Study With Bendavia™05 Apr 2011
BIOTRONIK Announces Positive 6-Month Results For Pantera(R) Lux Paclitaxel Releasing Balloon05 Apr 2011
Medtronic Resolute(R) Drug-Eluting Stent Delivers Compelling Clinical Outcomes In Major Studies05 Apr 2011
Predicting Risk Of Atrial Fibrillation By Measuring Oxidative Stress05 Apr 2011
Referrals To Cardiac Rehab Could Save Lives, Say Canadian Association Of Cardiac Rehabilitation And Canadian Cardiovascular Society05 Apr 2011
Saint Luke's Mid America Heart And Vascular Institute And HCRI Complete Cost-effectiveness Analysis For Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve05 Apr 2011
Anti-Anginal Medication Is Effective But Adherence Problematic05 Apr 2011
Protocol-Driven Heart Attack Care Proves Effective05 Apr 2011
Toshiba's Infinix-i Vascular Systems Help Memorial Hermann To Improve Care Through Transradial Intervention05 Apr 2011
Infections After Cardiac Device Implantation Produce Excess Costs And Mortality05 Apr 2011
Cardiovascular Patients' Perspectives On Guilt As A Motivational Tool05 Apr 2011
Sudden Cardiac Death Affects About 1 In 44,000 NCAA Athletes A Year05 Apr 2011
Alternate Route To Blocked Arteries Safe And Effective For Angioplasty05 Apr 2011
ACC/AHA/HFSA Release 2011 Heart Failure Programs Staffing Profile Survey Results04 Apr 2011
Use Of Cardiac CT Reduces Unnecesssary Hospital Admissions04 Apr 2011
Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals Presents Data On Its Clinical Candidate, Cxl-1020, At The 60TH Annual American College Of Cardiology Scientific Session04 Apr 2011
Breakthrough Therapy Dabigatran Provides Consistent Benefit Across All Atrial Fibrillation Types And Stroke Risk Groups04 Apr 2011
Abbott's ABSORB Heart Stent One Step Closer To FDA Approval04 Apr 2011
Boston Scientific ION™ Platinum Chromium Stent System Demonstrates Strong Performance In Analysis Of PERSEUS And TAXUS ATLAS Clinical Trial Data04 Apr 2011
Cardiac Biomarker ST2 Predicts Outcomes And Cardiac Function After Chest Pain And Myocardial Infarction And In Advanced Heart Failure04 Apr 2011
Radial And Femoral Access For Coronary Angiography Yield Similar Results In Large Multicentre Trial (RIVAL Trial)04 Apr 2011
U.S. Health Plans Will Increasingly Look At Cardiovascular Outcomes When Determining Formulary Status Of Emerging Therapies For Dyslipidemia31 Mar 2011
Breakthrough CardioHealth(R) Station Cleared By FDA To Take Center Stage At The Annual Scientific Sessions Of The American College Of Cardiology 201131 Mar 2011
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Begins Certification To Implant SynCardia's Total Artificial Heart31 Mar 2011
Cutting-Edge Robotics To Treat Cardiac Arrhythmias30 Mar 2011
IN-TIME Enrollment Completed: BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring(R) Clinical Study To Assess Improvement In Heart Failure Management30 Mar 2011
Cause Of Fatal Inflammation Of The Heart Muscle Revealed By Scientists30 Mar 2011
NICE Backs Use Of New Cardiac Output Monitoring Device By The NHS30 Mar 2011
Elderly Heart Failure Patients Who Need Skilled Nursing Care Often Sicker, Have Poorer Outcomes30 Mar 2011
Radiation Doses Calculated In Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair Cases30 Mar 2011

Caregivers / Homecare News
Canadian Health Charities Urge Federal Political Parties To Recognize And Support Family Caregivers05 Apr 2011

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Pivotal Study Validates Roche's Cobas(R) HPV Test With HPV-16 And 18 Genotyping For Identifying Women In The UK At Highest Risk For Cervical Cancer01 Apr 2011
mtm's P16/Ki-67 Dual Immuno-Staining Identifies High-Grade Cervical Disease In ASC-US And LSIL With High Sensitivity And Specificity30 Mar 2011

Cholesterol News
Atherotech Diagnostics Lab To Exhibit VAP(R) Cholesterol Test At American College Of Cardiology Meeting01 Apr 2011
Neutron Diffraction Enables Closer Look At Cell Membrane, Reveals Cholesterol 'Keeping Order'01 Apr 2011

CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News
Canadian Blood Services To Expand Deferral Policy For vCJD30 Mar 2011

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transginder Populations Need To Be Included In Health Studies01 Apr 2011
Global Health Ventures Announces Interim Data From The European Clinical Trails Of X-Excite Vs. Viagra31 Mar 2011

Colorectal Cancer News
Nationwide Utilization Of Virtual Colonoscopy Triples, Study Suggests05 Apr 2011
Gag Order: How DNA Silencing Can Promote Cancer03 Apr 2011
Stem Cells Implicated In The Cause Of Bowel Cancer May Also Be Useful In Treating The Disease31 Mar 2011
Automated Reminder System For Colonoscopy Is Effective, Especially In Minority Populations30 Mar 2011
Gene, Lack Of B Vitamin Linked To Increased Colon Cancer Risk In Mice30 Mar 2011

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
New Clinical Study With MenaQ7: Investigating The Effects Of Natural Vitamin K2 Supplementation On Coronary Arterial Calcification05 Apr 2011
Foundation For Chiropractic Progress Participates At 2011 CDHC Forum East05 Apr 2011
GOsC Responds To Positive Audit Of Complaints Handling, UK05 Apr 2011
Alternative Medicine: Regulatory Review Needed02 Apr 2011

Conferences News
Health Protection 2011 Conference - Programme Announced, UK05 Apr 2011
Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing Excellence Congress In Brazil, 15 - 16 June, 201104 Apr 2011
FDA To Address Industry Questions About ' Biosimilar Regulations At The Pharma's IQ Immunogenicity Event, 30 May - 1 June 2011, Munich04 Apr 2011
Learn How Top Pharma Companies Are Utilising RNAi Potential At SMi's RNAi, MiRNA And SiRNA, UK31 Mar 2011
Experts Gather To Focus On The Role Of Vaccines In Public Health At A Time Of Increasing Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric And Complacency31 Mar 2011
Latest Advances In Diabetes Research To Be Presented In San Diego, California At World's Largest Diabetes Conference, June 24-28, 201131 Mar 2011

COPD News
Improving Awareness Of COPD: NHLBI Funds 9 Organizations01 Apr 2011
Nycomed Announces REACT Study To Evaluate Impact Of Daxas(R) (roflumilast) In Patients Receiving Standard COPD Treatment30 Mar 2011

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Demand For Plastic Surgery Rebounds By Almost 9%05 Apr 2011
Survey Shows That More Than Half Of Americans Approve Of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery05 Apr 2011
Omeros Reports Outcome Of Phase 3 Trials Of OMS103HP01 Apr 2011
AZ-TMJ BOTOX(R) Treatments Continue To Produce Immediate Relief From The Pain & Discomfort Of TMJ Syndrome31 Mar 2011
UT Health Science Center At Houston Physician Elected President Of Robotic Surgery Association30 Mar 2011

Crohn's / IBD News
PUMA Contributes To Ulcerative Colitis03 Apr 2011
Probiotic Bacteria Could Help Treat Crohn's Disease01 Apr 2011
New Drug Target Discovered For Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Cytokine (IL-23)01 Apr 2011
Clinical Trial Success For Crohn's Disease Cell Therapy31 Mar 2011

Dentistry News
Backdown On Dental Commissioning Would Be Retrograde Step, Argues BDA, UK05 Apr 2011
Reprieve For Discretionary Points For Consultants In Scotland04 Apr 2011
Strokes - Gum Disease More Harmful Than Diabetes04 Apr 2011
Root Canal Awareness Week Helps Forge Partnerships In Dentistry01 Apr 2011
Tooth Whitening Prosecution Success Good For Patients, Says BDA, UK01 Apr 2011
Research From CIGNA Supports Potential Association Between Treated Gum Disease And Reduced Medical Costs For People With Diabetes30 Mar 2011

Depression News
Mexican Immigrants To The U.S. At Higher Risk Of Depression, Anxiety05 Apr 2011
Antidepressants May Cut Off Blood Flow To Brain, But Don't Stop Your Meds04 Apr 2011
Mouse Model Reveals That Nurturing Newborn Neurons Sharpens Minds04 Apr 2011
Low Income Associated With Mental Disorders And Suicide Attempts04 Apr 2011
Migrants From Mexico Have Increased Risk Of Depression And Anxiety Disorders04 Apr 2011
Link Between Antidepressant Use And Thicker Arteries03 Apr 2011
Next Set Of NICE Quality Standards Launched On Depression, Diabetes And Glaucoma31 Mar 2011
Relationships Suffer When The Female Is Depressed31 Mar 2011

Dermatology News
Bone Marrow Cells That Transform Into Skin Cells Could Revolutionise Approach To Wound Treatment05 Apr 2011
Nanoparticles Offer Hope For Common Skin Allergy03 Apr 2011
Signaling Pathway Of The Immune System Sheds New Light On Chronic Dermatitis01 Apr 2011
Largest Survey Of Its Kind Reveals The Truth About Negative Perceptions Of Teenagers With Acne, UK30 Mar 2011
Safer, More Effective Skin-Whitening Creams From Ancient Chinese Herbal Medicine30 Mar 2011

Diabetes News
Structured Diabetes Management Can Significantly Improve Overall Glycaemic Control And Reduce HbA1c Values In Non-insulin Treated Type 2 Diabetes05 Apr 2011
Reducing Cancer Risk And Mortality By Avoiding Or Controlling Diabetes04 Apr 2011
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: April 1, 201103 Apr 2011
A Coffee After Fast Food Causes Spike In Blood Sugar Levels01 Apr 2011
Spring Clean Your Diabetes Routine01 Apr 2011
Age-Related Conditions Develop Faster In Adults With Diabetes01 Apr 2011
Diabetes Surgery Studied As Potential Treatment For Type 231 Mar 2011
As Summer Temperatures Rise, So Do Risk Factors For Patients With Diabetes31 Mar 2011
American Diabetes Association Announces New Research Grant Program In Clinical Care Delivery31 Mar 2011
PREVAIL Initiative Established To Improve Care And Reduce Incidence Of Type 2 Diabetes31 Mar 2011
Why Do Some Diabetes 1 Patients Never Have Complications, Researchers Explain30 Mar 2011
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk In Diabetes Patients30 Mar 2011
AHRQ News And Numbers- Diabetes Testing Among Poor, Minority And Inner-city Adults Plummets30 Mar 2011
What Protects Some Against Diabetes Complications?30 Mar 2011
EndoBarrier Triggers Beneficial Hormone Effects Leading To Rapid Glycemic Control, Weight Loss And Reduced Heart Disease Risk30 Mar 2011
Metabolic Solutions Development Company Launches Phase 2a Trial Of Its Second Compound To Treat Type 2 Diabetes30 Mar 2011
Diabetes Veterans May Show Ways To Prevent Complications30 Mar 2011

Dyslexia News
The Brain Against Words In The Mirror01 Apr 2011

Ear, Nose and Throat News
The Value Of Otolaryngologists' Services In America: A National Survey01 Apr 2011

Eating Disorders News
30 % Of Women Would Trade At Least One Year Of Their Life To Achieve Their Ideal Body Weight And Shape05 Apr 2011
New Study Examines Early-onset Eating Disorders In Under-13s, UK01 Apr 2011
Looks Are More Important To Girls Than Life Latest Survey Suggests30 Mar 2011

Eczema / Psoriasis News
Severe Psoriasis Linked To Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events04 Apr 2011

Endocrinology News
An Assessment Of The Value Of Treatments To Increase Height01 Apr 2011
Combination Of Two Hormones Increases Height In Girls With Turner Syndrome31 Mar 2011

Epilepsy News
Potassium Channel Gene Modifies Risk For Epilepsy05 Apr 2011
Eurosurgeons Employ New Method To Localize The Epileptic Focus In Severe Epilepsy31 Mar 2011
A New Method To Localize The Epileptic Focus In Severe Epilepsy31 Mar 2011
GSK And Valeant Receive European Authorisation For Trobalt (Retigabine)30 Mar 2011

Eye Health / Blindness News
Set Your Sights On Spring Eye Allergy Relief05 Apr 2011
Study Offers First Look At Asian Americans' Glaucoma Risk05 Apr 2011
Consensus Findings On Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Published In Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science01 Apr 2011
FDA Approves Hyperopia Application For The MEL 80 Excimer Laser From Carl Zeiss Meditec01 Apr 2011
What The Brain Saw31 Mar 2011
ARVO Foundation For Eye Research Honors Deisseroth With First Ludwig Von Sallman Clinician-Scientist Award30 Mar 2011
The Eye's Visual Pigments Throughout Life Are Controlled By Thyroid Hormone30 Mar 2011

Fertility News
Should Young Women Should Receive Fertility Related Information As Part Of Their Breast Cancer Treatment?05 Apr 2011
Study Reveals That Many US Women Have Children By More Than One Man03 Apr 2011
Immune Therapy Can Control Fertility In Mammals, Weill Cornell Researchers Say31 Mar 2011

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Is It Just A Cold Or Is It Allergies?02 Apr 2011
BARDA Funds Advanced Development Of New Influenza Antiviral01 Apr 2011

Genetics News
Exercise May Prevent Stress On Telomeres, A Measure Of Cell Health05 Apr 2011
The 2011 HFSP Nakasone Award Has Been Conferred Upon Michael Elowitz For His Pioneering Work On Gene Expression Noise01 Apr 2011
Rare Genetic Variants Most Likely To Influence Disease01 Apr 2011
Whilst Exploring How The Genetic Code Evolved, Scientists Unlock Mystery Of How The 22nd Amino Acid Is Produced31 Mar 2011
Biomedical Engineers Develop Computational Model To Better Understand Genomes31 Mar 2011
Rebekah Stackpole Zimmerman, Ph.D., Receives The Richard King Trainee Award For Best Publication In Genetics In Medicine30 Mar 2011
Anna-Kaisa Niemi Awarded 2011 Genzyme/ American College Of Medical Genetics Foundation Fellowship30 Mar 2011
MRC Cash Boost To Maximise Discovery Of Mouse Models Of Human Diseases, UK30 Mar 2011

Headache / Migraine News
Migraine In Children Linked To Common Heart Defect02 Apr 2011
Study Suggests A Relationship Between Migraine Headaches In Children And A Common Heart Defect30 Mar 2011

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Providing Key Support To Millions Of Retirees01 Apr 2011

Heart Disease News
11-Hour Day Raises Heart Disease Risk By 67% Compared To 8-Hour Day05 Apr 2011
Better A Sprint Than A Marathon: Brief Intense Exercise Better Than Endurance Training For CVD05 Apr 2011
Earliest Case Of Heart Disease In Ancient Egyptian Mummies Recorded05 Apr 2011
ICDs Need To Be Flexible And Durable Enough For Patients Living Longer05 Apr 2011
News From Annals Of Internal Medicine: April 5, 201105 Apr 2011
News From ACC Meeting05 Apr 2011
Key Guideline-Recommended Therapies Improve Survival For Heart Failure Patients05 Apr 2011
Cardiovascular Disease Can Be Detected Earlier During Sleep05 Apr 2011
Heart Disease Not A Modern Ailment, Egyptian Mummies Reveal04 Apr 2011
Long Working Hours May Increase Heart Risk, Says Study, UK04 Apr 2011
Younger Cardiac Patients Benefit From Hypothermia Therapy04 Apr 2011
Yoga Reduces Atrial Fibrillation Risk Considerably03 Apr 2011
Heart Attacks Cut By 25 Percent By Regional Prevention Project Involving 10,000 Adults03 Apr 2011
Routine Periodic Fasting Is Good For Your Health, And Your Heart03 Apr 2011
Cost Of Heart Drugs Makes Patients Skip Pills, Putting Themselves At Risk30 Mar 2011
Canadian Journal Of Cardiology Publishes Recommendations On Genetic Testing In Evaluation Of Inherited Cardiac Arrhythmias30 Mar 2011

HIV / AIDS News
President Of Gabon To Push AIDS Agenda Forward At The UN05 Apr 2011
THT To Run All-Day HIV Testing Session In Coventry, UK05 Apr 2011
AIDS Associated With An Increased Risk Of Some Stomach, Esophageal Cancers05 Apr 2011
HIV-1 Drug Resistance Mutations Associated With Increased Risk Of Antiretroviral Treatment Failure05 Apr 2011
Recent Gains In AIDS Battle Encouraging But Fragile, Says United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon01 Apr 2011
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Statement Regarding FDA Approval Of Viramune XR Extended-Release Tablets01 Apr 2011
AIDS Virus Blocked From Entering Cells By Engineered Protein Fragment01 Apr 2011
HIV Protein Unveils Vaccine Target01 Apr 2011
Study Identifies Promising Target For AIDS Vaccine01 Apr 2011
Nursing Students Map Their Way To Understanding HIV31 Mar 2011
UN Secretary-General Outlines New Recommendations To Reach 2015 Goals For AIDS Response31 Mar 2011
Could HIV-Infected Organs Save Lives?31 Mar 2011
Could HIV-Infected Organs Save Lives?30 Mar 2011
NAACP Tackles African American HIV/AIDS Crisis30 Mar 2011

Hypertension News
Dangerous Blood Pressure Increases During Exercise Can Be Blocked05 Apr 2011
Genetic Defect Suggests High Blood Pressure May Come From Mom01 Apr 2011
Case Study Reports Singing Lowers Patient's Blood Pressure Prior To Surgery31 Mar 2011

Immune System / Vaccines News
German Research Network Wants To Optimize Therapies For Older People05 Apr 2011
Personalised Therapies For Inflammation Created By Researchers Able To Mimic Body's Own Healing Potential05 Apr 2011
Common Variant Of P53 Tumor Suppressor Gene Linked To Increased Inflammatory Responses05 Apr 2011
DR Congo Introduces New Vaccine Against One Of Its Leading Causes Of Child Death04 Apr 2011
Parents Trust Doctors Most When It Comes To Information About Vaccine Safety01 Apr 2011
Intercell Announces Next Steps Of Development For Pseudomonas Vaccine01 Apr 2011
HHS Launches New Consumer-Focused Immunization Website Www.vaccines.gov31 Mar 2011
A Body's Defense Mechanism May Also Provide A New Drug Delivery System31 Mar 2011
The Community Must Have Confidence In The Safety And Quality Of Vaccination Services, Australia31 Mar 2011
Link Found Between DNA Damage And Immune Response31 Mar 2011
Rite Aid Pharmacists Can Now Vaccinate Patients 50 And Older Against Shingles After FDA Lowers Age Eligibility30 Mar 2011
ACP Joins ANA, Others In Urging Clinicians To Follow New Tdap Recommendations30 Mar 2011

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Getting A Jump-Start On Division Means T Cells Can Outpace Virus05 Apr 2011
New Technology Could Stamp Out Bacteria In Persistent Wounds05 Apr 2011
New Research Venture Between Liverpool And Saudi Arabia Aims To Advance Global Response To Infectious Diseases05 Apr 2011
Antibiotic-Resistant Germs Eliminated By Copper In Live Global Broadcast, UK04 Apr 2011
CDC And NIH Update Guidelines To Protect Patients From Bloodstream Infections04 Apr 2011
DualCap™ Raises The Bar In The Fight Against CRBSI By Protecting Both IV Administration Sets And Luer Access Valves04 Apr 2011
E. coli An Unlikely Contaminant Of Plant Vascular Systems03 Apr 2011
Multi-Disciplinary Strategies Outlined To Protect Patients From Bloodstream Infection03 Apr 2011
New Superbug Detected In Australia02 Apr 2011
Toxoplasma gondii Needs ROP5 To Cause Disease01 Apr 2011
Hands Free Faucets Less Hygienic Than Manually Operated Ones31 Mar 2011
Latest Hands-Free Electronic Water Faucets Found To Be Hindrance, Not Help, In Hospital Infection Control31 Mar 2011
Remove Children's Catheters As Soon As Possible To Prevent Bloodstream Infections31 Mar 2011
Study Shows Automatic Faucets Carry High Levels Of Bacteria, Unsafe For Use In High-Risk Patient Hospital Settings31 Mar 2011
CDC And ADPH Continue Investigation Of Outbreak Linked To TPN31 Mar 2011
Bacteria Outbreak Kills Nine In Six Alabama Hospitals30 Mar 2011
New Open Access Journal Shingles And PHN30 Mar 2011
Next-generation Disease Fighters: 'Bacterial Dirigibles'30 Mar 2011
CDC And ADPH Investigate Outbreak At Alabama Hospitals; Products Recalled30 Mar 2011

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Research Questions The Educational Possibilities Of Some TV And Computer Games05 Apr 2011
Health Engagement Program To Use MEDai's Risk Navigator As Tool In Coordinating Care Delivery05 Apr 2011
Medtronic Announces Mac Compatibility For CareLink(R) Personal Therapy Management Software For Diabetes05 Apr 2011
Siemens Highlights Cardiovascular IT Integrated Imaging And Information Solutions05 Apr 2011
Scientific Breakthrough In Predicting Binding Affinities05 Apr 2011
Hewlett-Packard/American Chemical Society Award Given For Computational Chemistry31 Mar 2011
Risk Management For Software Design In Medical Devices From IEC 62304 And ISO 14971 Perspectives30 Mar 2011
German Indonesian Tsunami Early Warning System Handed Over To Indonesia30 Mar 2011
The Impact Of New Media On Eating Habits30 Mar 2011
Free Phone App Helped Doctors Perform Better In Simulated Cardiac Emergency30 Mar 2011
Health Care IT Providers Need To Do More To Solicit User Feedback30 Mar 2011

Litigation / Medical Malpractice News
Boehringer Ingelheim's Lead Hepatitis C Compound Moves Into Phase III - The First Within The BI HCV Portfolio04 Apr 2011
Regulator Tells Parklands Court Care Home It Has Failed To Protect The Safety And Welfare Of People Who Use Its Services, UK04 Apr 2011
Regulator Tells St Agnes Care Home It Is Not Protecting The Safety And Welfare Of People Who Use Its Services, UK04 Apr 2011

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Jennerex And Transgene Announce The Presentation Of Positive Clinical Data Of JX-594 In Patients With Liver Tumors05 Apr 2011
PlantPharm Biomed On Target To Introduce First Plant-Based Hepatitis B Vaccine05 Apr 2011
Idera Pharmaceuticals Presents Data From A Phase 1 Clinical Trial Of IMO-2125 In Treatment-Naive Genotype 1 HCV Patients At EASL 201104 Apr 2011
EASL: BMS PEG-Interferon Lambda Achieved Higher Response Rates Than Standard Regimen In Hepatitis C04 Apr 2011
Boehringer Ingelheim's Lead Hepatitis C Compound Moves Into Phase III - The First Within The BI HCV Portfolio04 Apr 2011
Metabolic Syndrome May Increase Risk For Liver Cancer04 Apr 2011
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Will Reach Epidemic Status In The US According To New Data03 Apr 2011
Thalidomide Shows Efficacy As Adjuvant Therapy For Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients03 Apr 2011
Entry Inhibitors Show Promise As Drugs With New MOA For Treatment Of HBV And HDV Infection03 Apr 2011
In Vitro Infection And Replication Of Hepatitis E Virus In Human Hepatocytes03 Apr 2011
Quadruple Therapy Shows 100 Percent SVR For HCV Patients Previously Unresponsive To Treatment03 Apr 2011
Could PegIFN-lambda Become The Future Standard Of Care In HCV Treatment?03 Apr 2011
Clinical Trial Suggests First Vaccine For Viral Hepatitis C Could Become A Reality03 Apr 2011
Fratricide Of HBV-specific CD8 T Cells By NK Cells Mediated Through The TRAIL Pathway03 Apr 2011
'Victrelis'™ Added To Peginterferon Alfa-2a And Ribavirin Gives Higher Cure Rates In Treatment-Failure Patients With Chronic HCV Genotype 101 Apr 2011
'Victrelis'™ (Boceprevir) In Combination Therapy Significantly Increased Cure Rates In Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 Patients Compared To Contr01 Apr 2011
Sustained Viral Response Achieved In 83% Of Hepatitis C Infected Patients With New HCV Protease Inhibitor From Boehringer Ingelheim01 Apr 2011
Sustained Viral Response Achieved In 83% Of Hepatitis C Infected Patients With New HCV Protease Inhibitor From Boehringer Ingelheim01 Apr 2011
Telaprevir-Based Regimens Prove Significantly More Effective Compared To Current Standard Of Care In Treatment- Experienced Hepatitis C Patients01 Apr 2011
Autologous Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells And Gene Repair Therapy For Treatment Of Familial Hypercholesterolemia01 Apr 2011
New Studies Provide Beneficial Insights Expanding The Pool Of Liver Grafts And Transplants01 Apr 2011
New Regulators Of Liver Regeneration Identified By In Vivo RNAi Screening01 Apr 2011
Fluvastatin Enhances HCV Response In Combination With Interferon And Ribavirin01 Apr 2011
Hope For Patients Suffering From Primary Biliary Cirrhosis01 Apr 2011
Livatag(R) (Doxorubicin Transdrug™) Follow Up Demonstrates Significant Survival Increase In Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients01 Apr 2011
Novartis First-in-class Antiviral DEB025 Achieved Sustained Viral Response In 76% Of Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C, New Phase II Study Shows01 Apr 2011
Transgene Announces Completion Of Enrolment In HCVac (Phase II Trial) Of TG4040 For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis C01 Apr 2011
Advice From NICE Aims To Improve Commissioning Of Services To Help Early Identification And Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease In Adults01 Apr 2011
Intercept Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase II Results For Obeticholic Acid (INT-747) As Monotherapy In Primary Biliary Cirrhosis01 Apr 2011
Up To 92% Sustained Virologic Response In Phase II Dose-Ranging Study Of Treatment-Naive Hepatitis C Patients Achieved01 Apr 2011
Sequential Treatment With Entecavir And Lamivudine Results In Rebound Of Hepatitis B Virus01 Apr 2011
Early Results Show Benefits In Using Acute Kidney Injury Criteria (Akin) For The Diagnosis Of Cirrhotic Patients31 Mar 2011
First European-Wide Research Confirms Benefits Of D-Penicillamine And Trientine For Wilson Disease31 Mar 2011
Recent Study May Change Future Approach To Diagnosis Of Cirrhosis31 Mar 2011
Importance Of Policy Action To Help Reduce HCV-Related Deaths Across Europe By 202531 Mar 2011
Novel Understanding Of How HCV Persists In The Liver31 Mar 2011
The Importance Of Policy Action To Support Efforts To Reduce HCV-Related Deaths Across Europe By 202531 Mar 2011
New Data Suggests Liver Experts Should Exercise Caution When Prescribing Novel Antiviral HCV Drugs31 Mar 2011
The Future Looks Bright For HCV Patients Who Have Failed To Respond To Current Treatments31 Mar 2011
Cholesterol Regulator Plays Key Role In Development Of Liver Scarring, Cirrhosis31 Mar 2011
Drug Cocktail Offers New Hope For Hepatitis C Patients31 Mar 2011
Hepatitis C Drug May Revolutionize Treatment31 Mar 2011

Lung Cancer News
Lung Cancer Growth In Mouse Models Not Promoted By Nicotine05 Apr 2011
Risk For Lung Cancer Increases In The Presence Of HPV Antibodies05 Apr 2011
Two Sets Of Genes Predict Response To Lung Cancer Drug04 Apr 2011
Serum Test Could Identify Lung Cancer In People Who Never Smoked04 Apr 2011
Target For Lung Cancer Chemoprevention Identified03 Apr 2011
New Target Identified For Squamous Cell Lung Cancer03 Apr 2011
BATTLE Researchers Identify New Biomarkers For EGFR Inhibition03 Apr 2011
Biomarkers Help Predict Lung Cancer Patients Whose Disease Could Spread To The Brain03 Apr 2011
Soy Isoflavones Block Cancer Cells' DNA Repair Mechanisms While Protecting Normal Tissue, Increasing Radiation's Ability To Kill Lung Cancer Cells01 Apr 2011
Improved Prediction Of Local/Regional Recurrence Of Lung Cancer With New Staging System (TNM 7)01 Apr 2011
New Therapeutic Target For Lung Cancer31 Mar 2011
Motesanib Failed To Help Lung Cancer Patients Live Longer30 Mar 2011
Enzyme Essential For Healthy Lung Development Discovered30 Mar 2011
Erbitux Indication Extension Submitted For 1st-Line Advanced Or Metastatic NSCLC In The EU30 Mar 2011

Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
ImmunoGen, Inc. Announces First Data For Its IMGN529 Product Candidate For Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma05 Apr 2011
Homing In On The Origin Of Leukemia Relapse05 Apr 2011
Glenmark Announces The Discovery And Initiation Of IND Enabling Studies Of A Novel Biologics Entity, GBR 401, Targeting Lymphomas And Leukemia's01 Apr 2011
Promising New Treatment For Childhood Leukemia31 Mar 2011
Potential Treatment For Chemotherapy-Resistant Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia31 Mar 2011
Study Reveals No Impact Of Age On Outcome In Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients Treated With Imatinib31 Mar 2011

Medical Devices / Diagnostics News
AngioDynamics Launches The Next Generation DuraMax(R) Stepped-Tip Chronic Dialysis Catheter05 Apr 2011
NXP Technology Aids "No Sponge Left Behind" In Surgical Procedures05 Apr 2011
St. Jude Medical Receives FDA Approval For New Bi-Directional Ablation Catheters05 Apr 2011
Every Breath You Take......New Monitor Can Give Vital Advance Warning Of Cardiac Arrest04 Apr 2011
AngioScore Launches New Longer AngioSculpt(R) Devices For Treatment Of Peripheral Artery Disease04 Apr 2011
VisualSonics Announces Next Generation In Vivo Imaging Technology To Make Strides In Cancer Risk Reduction, Early Detection And Patient Care04 Apr 2011
EMMA Milestone Beams Its Way To A World First03 Apr 2011
NHS Technology Adoption Centre: Blood Flow Monitor Could Save NHS £400m Per Year - But Only If Implemented Correctly, UK01 Apr 2011
Biological Molecules Select Their Spin: New Findings Could Help Build Better Biomedical Devices01 Apr 2011
Self-Test Kits Could Do More Harm Than Good, UK Consumer Report31 Mar 2011
Corporate Funding Of $500,000 Supports Major Fund-Raising Initiative To Expand Minimally Invasive Medicine Into New Areas Of Discovery31 Mar 2011
Pall Introduces First Sterile Disconnection Device For Use With Bioprocessing Containers During The Manufacture Of Biologicals31 Mar 2011
Simplifying Cyborg Circuitry Using Human Blood31 Mar 2011
Transenterix Introduces New Spider(R) Surgical System31 Mar 2011
NHS Supply Chain Welcomes National Audit Office Report On Managing High Value Capital Equipment, UK30 Mar 2011
New Imaging Technique To Advance Robotic Surgery For Patients30 Mar 2011
New Biosensor May Improve Food, Water Safety, Even Cancer Detection30 Mar 2011
MITA Comments On New Excise Tax For Medical Devices30 Mar 2011
Electricity Produced With Pinch Of The Fingers: Creation Of First Practical Nanogenerator30 Mar 2011

Medical Practice Management News
FDA Clears Abbott's I-STAT® 1 Wireless Point Of Care Testing System01 Apr 2011

Medical Students / Training News
Gender Gap In Enrollment Of Medical Students Closing05 Apr 2011
Rural Doctors Welcome Government Rollout Of Additional Rural Training Places, Australia05 Apr 2011
Medical Admission Test Is Not A Valid Predictor Of Academic Performance, Australia02 Apr 2011
Tomorrow's Doctors To Quiz Politicians31 Mar 2011
Government Proposals For Public Health And Workforce Planning Deliver Double-Blow To NHS, UK31 Mar 2011
Announcement Of 2011 Awards From The Human Frontier Science Program30 Mar 2011
10 Training Courses W/Former FDA Recall Branch Chief On FDA Enforcement & Intl Regulatory Compliance Announced30 Mar 2011

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Deficit Reduction May Mean Reductions In Benefits For People With Medicare05 Apr 2011
Consumer Group Releases Report On Medicare Savings Program Recertification In New York State05 Apr 2011
Medicare Announces 2011 Funding For State Health Insurance Programs04 Apr 2011
Health IT Industry Comments On The Proposed Rules For Accountable Care Organizations Released By The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services04 Apr 2011
New Bundle Reimbursement For End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) To Have Predominantly Negative Effect On $535 Million Treatment Device Market01 Apr 2011
Consumer And Patient Groups Support Bipartisan Bill, H.R. 1041, To Repeal Controversial Medicare Bid Program For Home Medical Equipment And Services01 Apr 2011
President Of California's Physician Groups Says New Federal ACO Regulations Are On Right Track01 Apr 2011
AARP Welcomes New Rules To Encourage Higher Quality And Savings For People In Medicare01 Apr 2011
Statement By Blair Childs, Senior Vice President Of Public Affairs, Premier Healthcare Alliance, On ACO Proposed Rule01 Apr 2011
Affordable Care Act To Improve Quality Of Care For People With Medicare01 Apr 2011
Merz Pharmaceuticals Announces New Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Billing Q-Code For Xeomin(R) (IncobotulinumtoxinA)31 Mar 2011

Melanoma / Skin Cancer News
FDA Approves Peginterferon Alfa-2b (Sylatron(tm)), For Adjuvant Melanoma01 Apr 2011
Researchers Publish Molecular Disease Model For Melanoma31 Mar 2011
Molecular Disease Model For Melanoma Published By Researchers31 Mar 2011

Men's health News
Teenage Fatherhood Stunts Educational Development31 Mar 2011

Menopause News
Longer-Term Follow-Up Of Users Of Estrogen Therapy Finds Some Changes In Risks05 Apr 2011

Mental Health News
The Mentally Ill Should Be Diverted From Offending Rather Than Prison, UK04 Apr 2011
When Washing Becomes A Compulsion03 Apr 2011
Minister Lynch Welcomes The Relocation Of The Mental Health Services For Older People Unit At St. Ita's Portrane, Ireland31 Mar 2011
Detained Patients Give Their Views On The Mental Health Tribunal Process, UK31 Mar 2011
SAMHSA Outlines New Strategic Initiatives Paper For Advancing The Nation's Behavioral Health30 Mar 2011

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
First MR Images To Show Complete Borders In Human Cerebral Cortex31 Mar 2011

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Live Global Broadcast Reports MRSA Eliminated By Copper, A Powerful Antimicrobial05 Apr 2011
IBM And The Institute Of Bioengineering And Nanotechnology Find Breakthrough For MRSA Treatment04 Apr 2011
'Last Resort' Antibiotics Use On The Rise04 Apr 2011
Resistant Disease-Producing Bacteria Turned Into Ghosts By Antibiotics Wrapped In Nanofibers30 Mar 2011

Multiple Sclerosis News
Revalesio Presents Multiple Sclerosis And Alzheimer's Disease Research At National Neurology Conference05 Apr 2011
Scotiabank Donates $600,000 To Accelerate MS Research, Canada05 Apr 2011
Mayo Clinic Researcher Receives AAN's Dystel Prize For Multiple Sclerosis Research01 Apr 2011

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
Biogen Idec And Knopp Biosciences Announce Enrollment Of The First Patient In A Global Phase III Study Of Dexpramipexole For ALS01 Apr 2011
New Insight Into Muscular Dystrophy Provided By Human Embryonic Stem Cells01 Apr 2011

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Pfizer Receives Refusal To File Letter From U.S. FDA On Tafamidis New Drug Application05 Apr 2011
Neuro-Interventional Physicians Discuss Their Early Experiences In The US With The Penumbra Coil 400™ Embolization System For Brain Aneurysms05 Apr 2011
$10 Million Agreement For Brain Research Launched By Israel's President05 Apr 2011
Study Identifies Neural Activity Linked To Food Addiction04 Apr 2011
American Association Of Neurological Surgeons Hosts 79th Annual Scientific Meeting In Denver02 Apr 2011
New York Neurosurgeon Named President Of The American Association Of Neurological Surgeons02 Apr 2011
There Is Always Another Game But You Only Have One Brain - Head Injury Prevention Tips From The AANS01 Apr 2011
Skywalker Ensures Optimal Communication Between Neurons01 Apr 2011
Engineer Studies How To Reduce Impact Of Power Tools Vibrations01 Apr 2011
Getting A Grasp On Memory01 Apr 2011
Researchers Discover How Brain's Memory Center Repairs Damage From Head Injury31 Mar 2011
Intriguing Diversity In How The Olfactory System Is Wired31 Mar 2011
Brain Scientists Offer Medical Educators Tips On The Neurobiology Of Learning31 Mar 2011
Female, Male Youth Report Different Concussion Symptoms30 Mar 2011
The Children's Hospital Concussion Experts Share Tips For Recognizing And Responding To Concussion Signs And Symptoms30 Mar 2011
Bone Cement COHESION™ Awarded FDA Certification30 Mar 2011
Study Shows Gamma Knife Radiosurgery For Patients With Multiple Brain Metastases Is Best For Sparing Healthy Tissue30 Mar 2011
QBI Researchers Probe Nervous System Repair, Australia30 Mar 2011
Research Targets Way To Stop Brain Tumor Cell Invasion30 Mar 2011

Nursing / Midwifery News
CCRN-E Certification Designed For Growing Number Of Acute And Critical Care Nurses Who Work In Tele-ICUs05 Apr 2011
RCN Nurses' Day Campaign Launches With Sarah Brown Video, UK01 Apr 2011

Nutrition / Diet News
FDA Wants YOUR Input On New Restaurant, Vending Calorie Label Recos04 Apr 2011
Diet Dogma Misguided, Study Reveals04 Apr 2011
FDA Proposes Draft Menu And Vending Machine Labeling Requirements, Invites Public To Comment On Proposals04 Apr 2011
Calorie Labeling In Chain Restaurant Menus And Vending Machines, FDA Proposal02 Apr 2011
Researchers Examine Programs Aimed At Reducing Food Insecurity In North America31 Mar 2011
54 Beneficial Compounds Discovered In Pure Maple Syrup31 Mar 2011
All Things In Moderation: An Occasional Treat Within A Healthy Lifestyle Means You Can Have Your Candy And Eat31 Mar 2011
Switching To Fresh Foods Cuts Hormone Disruptors BPA And DEHP30 Mar 2011
Added Sugars In Foods Mean More Health Problems For Americans30 Mar 2011
Do Food Dyes Make Some Children Hyperactive? FDA Investigates30 Mar 2011
Bitterness Blocker Updates The Mary Poppins Solution30 Mar 2011
SNA Submits Comments On Proposed School Meal Standards30 Mar 2011

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Genetic Changes Behind Sweet Tooth05 Apr 2011
Risk Calculator For Bariatric Operations05 Apr 2011
Five Easy Weight Management Tips05 Apr 2011
Feel Full During Weight Loss By Eating 3 Square Meals A Day Paired With Lean Protein01 Apr 2011
Mothers In Motion: Intervention Program To Help Low-Income Mothers Improve Health01 Apr 2011
NIH Obesity Research Seeks To Curb Epidemic01 Apr 2011
Fruit Fly's Response To Starvation Could Help Control Human Appetites01 Apr 2011
Micro-RNA Blocks The Effect Of Insulin In Obesity01 Apr 2011
Extremely Obese Man Stuck To Chair For Two Years Found Unconscious And Dies31 Mar 2011
Protein May Help Dieters Resist Late-Night Munchies31 Mar 2011
Fat Stigma Globalizing Rapidly31 Mar 2011
Diet-Exercise Combo Best For Obese Seniors31 Mar 2011
Women's Body Image Based More On Others' Opinions Than Their Own Weight30 Mar 2011
Bariatric Surgery Can Significantly Improve Migraine Outlook In Severely Obese Patients30 Mar 2011

Ovarian Cancer News
ImmunoGen, Inc. Announces First Data For Its Novel Therapeutic For Ovarian Cancer And Other Carcinomas05 Apr 2011
Association Between BRCA2 Mutations And Improved Survival For Ovarian Cancer05 Apr 2011

Pain / Anesthetics News
Opioid Death Risk Linked To High Prescription Doses05 Apr 2011
Orexo Announces Successful Completion Of The First Clinical Trial In OX5101 Apr 2011

Pancreatic Cancer News
NYU School Of Medicine Researcher Receives Pancreatic Cancer Action Network- AACR Fellowship05 Apr 2011
The Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer May Be Reduced By Aspirin05 Apr 2011
Neogenix Oncology Novel Therapeutic Antibody, NEO-101 (Ensituximab) Data To Be Presented At AACR's 2011 Annual Symposium04 Apr 2011

Parkinson's Disease News
First Link Between 2 Major Parkinson's Genes05 Apr 2011
Data On IPX066 APEX-PD Phase III Study For The Treatment Of Early Parkinson's Disease To Be Presented At The American Academy Of Neurology Conference04 Apr 2011
Communication Errors Between Brain Cells May Lead To Neurodegenerative Diseases Such As Parkinson's03 Apr 2011

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Association Between Flat Skulls And Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?05 Apr 2011
Horticultural Interventions Recommended For Children05 Apr 2011
Language Processing And Decoding Issues Now Seen As Key To Learning Disabilities05 Apr 2011
Manchester Researchers Aiming To Improve The Lives Of Children With Learning Disabilities05 Apr 2011
Teens Who Choose Music Over Books Are More Likely To Be Depressed, Pitt School Of Medicine Study Finds04 Apr 2011
Adult-Sized ATVs Are Not Safe For Kids; Statistics Startling04 Apr 2011
Prevalence Of 'Flattened Head' In Infants And Young Children Appears To Be Increasing04 Apr 2011
Less Than 1/3 Of Painful Procedures For Children In Hospital Associated With Documented Pain Relief04 Apr 2011
When It Comes To Children's Happiness, Mum's The Word According To A UK Study03 Apr 2011
Reduce Stress While Empowering Kids Battling Cancer? Yep, There's An App For That01 Apr 2011
Music To Our Ears: Harmonica Training To Improve Lung Function In Pediatric Patients01 Apr 2011
Uk Children's Study Of The 90s Providing Unique And Valuable Insights Into Family Health01 Apr 2011
Misreading Faces Tied To Child Social Anxiety01 Apr 2011
Possible Causes Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Revealed By Brain Research01 Apr 2011
Researchers Look At Teens' Civic Development31 Mar 2011
Researchers Consider Fathering From Diverse Perspectives31 Mar 2011
Researchers Examine 'Threshold Effect' Of Extracurricular Involvement31 Mar 2011
Researchers Examine Peer Victimization And Acceptance Of Sexual-Minority Adolescents31 Mar 2011
Florida Gun Legislation Would Hinder Pediatricians' Efforts To Protect Children31 Mar 2011
Regular Breakfast Helps Reduce Lead Poisoning In Children31 Mar 2011
Statement By J. Reilly TD, Minister For Health And Children On The Resignation Of The Chairman Of The National Paediatric Development Board, Ireland30 Mar 2011
Stepchildren Relate To Stepparents Based On Perceived Benefits, Researchers Find30 Mar 2011

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
Pharmaceutical Science To Improve The Human Condition: Prix Galien 201005 Apr 2011
Acquisition Of CareFusion's International Surgical Products Distribution Business Completed By Medline Industries Inc.04 Apr 2011
Morna White, Commercial Strategy Leader At Quintiles, On The Necessity Of Developing A Patient-Centric Approach To Marketing04 Apr 2011
Prescription Medicines Code Of Practice Authority Launching e-Learning Module For Health Professionals, UK04 Apr 2011
Precise Biometrics Achieves Fastest Result In MINEX II Evaluation04 Apr 2011
New Zotarolimus-Eluting Resolute Stent Works As Well As The Everolimus-Eluting Xience V In The Long Term For Patients In Everyday Clinical Practice03 Apr 2011
BIO Commends Launch Of House Patent Reform Process01 Apr 2011
New Opportunities For Covalent Drugs Published By Avila Scientists01 Apr 2011
Asterand Awarded Key Patents On The BioMAP Technology01 Apr 2011
Energy Policy Must Help U.S. Companies Commercialize Innovative Biofuel Technologies31 Mar 2011
InVitria's Recombinant Human Transferrin Production Technology Shown To Be Significantly More Cost-Effective Compared To Alternatives31 Mar 2011
Merck Serono Initiates Strategic Israel Bioincubator Fund30 Mar 2011
The White House's Secret War Against Drug Innovation30 Mar 2011

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
Cardinal Health Helps Independent Pharmacies Leverage Social Media05 Apr 2011
English Pharmacy Board Calls For Pharmacists To Have A Formal Role In Public Health, UK05 Apr 2011
Risk Of Death From Opioid Overdose Related To Higher Prescription Dose05 Apr 2011
Lloydspharmacy Reveals Over 11 Million Britons Risking Health By Taking Old Medicines04 Apr 2011
Pharmacy Students Learning In A Virtual World, Australia04 Apr 2011
NICE Welcomes National Prescribing Centre, UK04 Apr 2011
Flexible Care Packages A Good First Step - Pharmaceutical Society Of Australia04 Apr 2011
PAC11 Online Registrations Open, Australia04 Apr 2011
The Explosive Specialty Pharmaceuticals Market: Who Gets, Who Pays, Who Decides?01 Apr 2011
New Generics Campaign To Focus On Safety Around Medicine Brand Choices, Australia01 Apr 2011
Reductions In Payments Under FEMPI, Ireland01 Apr 2011
Drug Shortages Pose Patient Safety Risk And Cost $200 Million Annually31 Mar 2011
PSA And PSNZ Sign Historic Agreement30 Mar 2011

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
Rising Rates Of Tubal Pregnancies Cause Concern05 Apr 2011
Mothers' Obesity Increases The Risk Of Foetal And Infant Death.05 Apr 2011
Aetna And The Aetna Foundation To Fund $730,000 In Research To Help African-American Women Have Healthier Pregnancies And Healthier Babies05 Apr 2011
Test Vitamin D Levels In Pregnant Women Say Researchers04 Apr 2011
Babies Born Earlier In Areas Near Busy Road Junctions, Australia04 Apr 2011
Makena™ Price Reduction Is Inadequate04 Apr 2011
Ob-Gyns And Midwives Seek To Improve Health Care For Women And Their Newborns04 Apr 2011
Stress Increases Risk Of C Section02 Apr 2011
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Diabetes In Pregnancy02 Apr 2011
Advice From NICE Aims To Improve Commissioning Of Services For Weight Management Before, During And After Pregnancy01 Apr 2011
Columbia Laboratories' Provides Update On PREGNANT Study Publication31 Mar 2011
Aetna Applauds FDA Decision Maintaining Access To Affordable Medication For Pregnant Women At Risk For Premature Deliveries31 Mar 2011
NICE Launches Training Pack For Maternity Settings31 Mar 2011
AHIP Welcomes FDA Announcement On 17P Compound To Prevent Preterm Birth31 Mar 2011
FDA Announcement On Makena Will Allow All Women To Continue To Receive Affordable Treatment To Prevent Pre-Term Birth31 Mar 2011
New Research Aims To Solve The Mystery Of Premature Birth31 Mar 2011
Postnatal Depression Can Begin During Pregnancy30 Mar 2011
Pelvic Arterial Embolization For Postpartum Hemorrhage Saves Lives, Preserves Uterus30 Mar 2011
Mothers Abused During Childhood At Risk For Having Low Birth Weight Babies30 Mar 2011

Primary Care / General Practice News
Overseas Doctors More Likely To Face Serious GMC Action, UK05 Apr 2011
RCP Statement On Health Select Committee 'Commissioning: Further Issues' Report, UK05 Apr 2011
CMA Physicians To Host Health Fair On North Capitol Steps04 Apr 2011
Practising Medicine In Canada Through The Eyes Of 103-Year-Old CMAJ Reader04 Apr 2011
RACGP And AGPN To Collaborate On e-health Agenda, Australia01 Apr 2011
'Flawed' Government Plans Could Compromise Patient Safety And The Medical Profession Argues Medical Royal College, UK01 Apr 2011
9 Out Of Every 10 People To Benefit From More Personalised Care, UK01 Apr 2011

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Urologic Oncology Division Approved As Provenge Leukapheresis Site For Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients05 Apr 2011
Link Between MicroRNA Variations And Earlier Prostate Cancer Diagnosis In African-American Men05 Apr 2011
Scientists Find Potential Driver Of Some Aggressive Prostate Cancers05 Apr 2011
Prostate Cancer Research To Benefit From Grants Of $5.2M03 Apr 2011
KRAS Rearrangements In Metastatic Prostate Cancer Identified By Scientists03 Apr 2011
Prostate Cancer Risk Cut By Heart Drug Offering Potential For Therapeutic Use03 Apr 2011
Screening For Prostate Cancer Does Not Reduce Number Of Deaths01 Apr 2011
Alternate Method Of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis01 Apr 2011
Advanced Prostate Cancer Drug Provenge $93,000 Per Patient Likely To Be Covered By Medicare31 Mar 2011
Screening Does Not Reduce Prostate Cancer Deaths31 Mar 2011
PSA Screening For Men In Their 70s Double That Of Men In Their 50s - Silly!30 Mar 2011
Astellas And Medivation Announce Initiation Of Phase 2 Clinical Trial Comparing MDV3100 With Bicalutamide In Advanced Prostate Cancer30 Mar 2011
Minimally Invasive Breakthrough For Men's Enlarged Prostates Improves Symptoms30 Mar 2011

Psychology / Psychiatry News
Managers Beware: Do Everything You Can To Help Your Employees Start The Day In A Good Mood05 Apr 2011
Taiwanese Researchers Find Spiritual Benefits Of Therapeutic Horticulture05 Apr 2011
Psychiatric Liaison Services 'Highly Valued', Says New Report, UK05 Apr 2011
Teenagers Who Feel Like They Don't Fit In Less Likely To Attend College05 Apr 2011
Men Who Lose Their Jobs At Greater Risk Of Dying Prematurely05 Apr 2011
Study Of New York Parity Law Provides Lessons For Implementation Of Federal Law04 Apr 2011
Partner Controlling Behaviors Appear To Be Associated With Relationship Violence04 Apr 2011
The Psychological Impact Of Being Out Of Work03 Apr 2011
Differences In Brain Structure In Teenagers With Severe Antisocial Behavior Revealed By Brain Scans01 Apr 2011
Researcher Paper Suggests Death Anxiety Prompts People To Believe In Intelligent Design, Reject Evolution31 Mar 2011
Using Live Worms As Bait: Voters Swayed By Interactive 'Worm' Graph During Election Debate31 Mar 2011
Sexual Harassment Distressing For Both Women And Men31 Mar 2011
Positive Mood Can Negatively Impact Working Memory Storage Capacity31 Mar 2011
Knowing Your Strategies Is Key To Achieving Work-Life Balance31 Mar 2011
Frequency Of Fat Talk Among College Women Associated With Increased Body Dissatisfaction, Regardless Of Waistline31 Mar 2011
Think Twice About Dr. Seuss30 Mar 2011
Confidants Encouraged To Be More Supportive Following Disclosures Of Trauma30 Mar 2011
Fat Talk Exacerbates Body Image Disturbance30 Mar 2011
The Importance Of Teaching Both Behavior And Academic Skills To Children30 Mar 2011
Seeing And Experiencing Violence Makes Aggression 'Normal' For Children30 Mar 2011

Public Health News
FDA Adverse Drug Reports Swelled In Past Decade05 Apr 2011
Climate Change Threatens Global Security, Warn Medical And Military Leaders05 Apr 2011
FDA Launches Consumer-Friendly Web Search For Consumers During Recalls05 Apr 2011
What Is BPA (Bisphenol A)? Is BPA Harmful?04 Apr 2011
No Fee Increase At The Health Professions Council, UK04 Apr 2011
Managing Traffic In The US Healthcare Sector04 Apr 2011
New Service Launched To Tackle Crime Against NHS, UK04 Apr 2011
Study To Record Benefits Of Traineeships And Apprenticeships For People With A Disability, Australia04 Apr 2011
Medical Research Funding Must Be Boosted, Australia04 Apr 2011
How We Survived The Population Bomb03 Apr 2011
More US Women Having Children With Different Biological Fathers02 Apr 2011
HHS Releases New Plan For Asian American, Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Health01 Apr 2011
Water Walking Balls Have Risk Of Suffocation Drowning And Injury01 Apr 2011
Bed Bugs Repelled By Repulsive Smell01 Apr 2011
More Clarity Needed Over Public Health Budget, RCN Says, UK01 Apr 2011
American Lung Association: No Toxic Riders01 Apr 2011
Inadequate Vitamin D Affects One Third Of Americans31 Mar 2011
National Health Groups Collaborate In Quality Program31 Mar 2011
Stairs 'Too Challenging' For Unhealthy Brits, UK31 Mar 2011
CQC Announces Regulatory Fees, UK31 Mar 2011
Re-Think Needed On Health And Social Care Outcomes, Says The King's Fund, UK31 Mar 2011
New Toolkit To Improve Quality Of Urgent And Emergency Care, UK30 Mar 2011
OPWDD Acting Commissioner Courtney Burke Announces New Measures To Protect The Safety And Welfare Of Individuals With Developmental Disabilities30 Mar 2011
All Five Johns Hopkins Medicine Hospitals Listed In New U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Metro Area Rankings30 Mar 2011
HDMA Recognizes Congressman John Shimkus (R-Ill.) With Rx Safety And Healthcare Leadership Award30 Mar 2011
NZMA Endorses Health Benefits Of Work Statement, New Zealand30 Mar 2011

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
Development Of Safer CT Scanning For Children05 Apr 2011
Emergency Department CT Exams Of Children Have Increased Substantially05 Apr 2011
Tumors Resistant To Radiation Therapy May Be Controlled By The MET Oncogene04 Apr 2011
AMA To Host Webinar On Radiation Emergencies01 Apr 2011
NeuroLogica Corporation Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance For BodyTom™: A Portable, Full Body, Multi-Slice CT Scanner31 Mar 2011
63 Year Survival Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Help Assess Current Long Term Radiation Effects In Japan30 Mar 2011
Update On Ongoing Radiation Monitoring By Environmental Protection Agency30 Mar 2011
Kurion's Ion Specific Media, Based On Materials Used For Three Mile Island Cleanup, Is Available To Assist Fukushima Nuclear Plant Cleanup30 Mar 2011
RCR Welcomes NAO Report On High-value Equipment In The NHS In England30 Mar 2011
Protection Against Cell Damage From Antioxidant Formula Prior To Radiation Exposure30 Mar 2011

Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals News
Pharmacies Free To Make Cheap Versions Of Makena To Reduce Certain Preterm Birth Risks30 Mar 2011
United States Food And Drug Administration Increases Enforcement Efforts Against Common Cough, Cold And Allergy Drugs, Warns FDAImports.com30 Mar 2011

Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News
Older And Stronger, Progressive Resistance Training Can Build Muscle, Increase Strength As We Age01 Apr 2011

Respiratory / Asthma News
IPF Drug Fails In New Trial05 Apr 2011
Starting Periods Before The Age Of 10 Increases Risk Of Lung Complaints In Future05 Apr 2011
Myconostica Announces Publication Of Trial Results With MycAssay (TM) Pneumocystis Kit04 Apr 2011
More Than Just A Cough? Asthma Common, Serious In Children01 Apr 2011
Asthma UK Comment On The Rise In Prescription Costs In England From 1 April 201101 Apr 2011
Patients With Severe Non-inflammatory Respiratory Disease Face Anaemia Risk01 Apr 2011
Link Between Asthma, Smoking And Nicotine Dependence31 Mar 2011
Nationwide Program Launches Free Screenings During National Asthma Awareness Month31 Mar 2011
Obese Patients Have Double The Risk Of Airway Problems During An Anesthetic30 Mar 2011

Schizophrenia News
Schizophrenia: NAMI Offers Public Education; Discusses New Research On Fish Oil And Marijuana04 Apr 2011
Risperdal(R) Consta(R) Associated With Lower Risk Of Hospitalisation Compared To Treatment With Other Antipsychotics In Patients With Schizophrenia30 Mar 2011

Seniors / Aging News
Who Is Responsible For Social Care Development For Older People In Residential Care?05 Apr 2011
Higher Rates Of Chronic Disease, Mental Distress, Isolation Experienced By Older Lesbians, Gays30 Mar 2011
High Blood Pressure Linked To Slower Gait And Impaired Mobility30 Mar 2011

Sexual Health / STDs News
BioSante Pharmaceuticals To Host LibiGel(R) R&D Event In New York City05 Apr 2011
Federal Report Demonstrates Need For Research And Data On LGBT Health01 Apr 2011
BD Diagnostics Receives FDA Clearance For First Fully Automated Molecular Assays For HSV1 And HSV2 From Clinician-Collected External Anogenital Lesion01 Apr 2011
Statement By HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius On The Institute Of Medicine Report On Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Health01 Apr 2011
American Women Having Fewer Babies31 Mar 2011
BioSante Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment In Both Pivotal LibiGel(R) Phase III Efficacy Trials31 Mar 2011
To Verify Correct IUD Position, Annual Sonograms Recommended30 Mar 2011
One In Three Women Suffer Post-Sex Blues, Australia30 Mar 2011

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Free Online Tool Provides Parents With Access To Customized Sleep Tips And Support01 Apr 2011
Study Suggests That Sleep Apnea And Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Combine To Cause An Elevation In Mortality Risk01 Apr 2011
Researchers Consider How Sleep Affects Teens' Daily Functioning31 Mar 2011
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Announces Issuance Of Patent Relating To Pharmacokinetics (Food Effect) Of Silenor30 Mar 2011
New Anti-snoring Product To Bring Relief To Millions Of Snorers And Partners Alike, UK30 Mar 2011

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
Hookah Use Among San Diego Teens Rivals Cigarette Use05 Apr 2011
Hookah Use Widespread Among College Students Study Reveals Mistaken Perception Of Safety In Potential Gateway Drug05 Apr 2011
News From The April Issue Of The Journal Chest05 Apr 2011
Surprising Finding From Smoke Inhalation Study02 Apr 2011
Genetic Alteration May Represent Early Stage Of Smoking-Induced Cardiovascular Damage01 Apr 2011
Different Genes Influence Smoking Risk During Adolescence And Adulthood01 Apr 2011
Fundamental Research May Result In Medication Against Tobacco Addiction31 Mar 2011

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
More Athletes With Sudden Cardiac Death Than Previously Thought05 Apr 2011
Exercising To Government Standards Could Lower Your Death Risk05 Apr 2011
To Boost Endurance Performance, Try Protein-Loading04 Apr 2011
High-Impact Sports Associated With Increased Risk Of Stress Fracture Among Adolescent Girls04 Apr 2011
Young Black Athletes With Sickle Cell Trait Might Be Susceptible To Sudden Death03 Apr 2011
The Benefits Of And Barriers To Physical Activity For Boys31 Mar 2011

Statins News
Study Finds Evidence For Protective Effect Of Cholesterol-Lowering Medication05 Apr 2011

Stem Cell Research News
Patient's Own Cells May Hold Therapeutic Promise After Reprogramming, Gene Correction05 Apr 2011
Why Stem Cells Don't Just Want To Make Neurons01 Apr 2011
World Stem Cell Report To Be Published In Regenerative Medicine31 Mar 2011
Studies Track Protein Relevant To Stem Cells, Cancer31 Mar 2011
Stem Cell Voice Box Transplant Trials Could Begin In 2013, UK31 Mar 2011
3-D Lab Experiments Provide Greater Versatility Of Adult Stem Cells31 Mar 2011

Stroke News
The Pressure Is On For Football Fans! - The Stroke Association04 Apr 2011
Stroke Research Award For Swansea University, UK01 Apr 2011
The Stroke Association Launches Strokeshop, UK01 Apr 2011
What Is A Subarachnoid Hemorrhage? What Causes A Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?31 Mar 2011
Sonar-Based Technology In New Device To Diagnose Stroke Quickly30 Mar 2011
Porter Adventist Hospital Opens First In The Region TIA Clinic For Stroke Care30 Mar 2011

Transplants / Organ Donations News
When ICU Docs Help Take Care Of Brain Dead Donors, More Organs Saved For Transplant01 Apr 2011

Tropical Diseases News
Novel Compounds For Fighting Against Parasitic Diseases05 Apr 2011
12 Million Euro Project To Develop New Tools For Malaria Control30 Mar 2011

Tuberculosis News
New Experimental Diagnostic Test For Tuberculosis03 Apr 2011

Urology / Nephrology News
Identification Of New Role For Cilia Protein In Mitosis05 Apr 2011
Genes Are An Important Factor In Urinary Incontinence05 Apr 2011
Fresenius Medical Care And SEHA Conclude Agreement To Serve Dialysis Patients In Abu Dhabi04 Apr 2011
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval Of Interstim(R) Therapy For Bowel Control04 Apr 2011
What Is A Varicocele? What Causes Varicocele?01 Apr 2011
CorMedix Announces Interim Analysis & Clinical Update For Phase II Study Of CRMD001 (A Proprietary Formulation Of Deferiprone)01 Apr 2011
Research Advances Fight Against Kidney Cancer31 Mar 2011
Concert Pharmaceuticals Advances Novel Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment, CTP-499, In Phase 1 Clinical Study30 Mar 2011
ViroPharma Initiates Phase 2 Study Of C1 Esterase Inhibitor Human For Treatment Of Antibody-Mediated Rejection (AMR)30 Mar 2011

Vascular News
Link Between Vitamin D Levels And Blood Vessel Health04 Apr 2011
Inaugural JVIR Editor's Awards For 2010 Outstanding Clinical Research And Outstanding Laboratory Investigation Articles31 Mar 2011
Scientia Vascular Receives CE Mark For PLATO Microcatheters31 Mar 2011

Veterans / Ex-Servicemen News
AHA Award Of Honor To Be Presented To Cary Medical Center05 Apr 2011
Therapy For Recovering War Vets Includes Virtual Reality, Smells31 Mar 2011
U.S. Troops Exposed To Polluted Air In Iraq31 Mar 2011
Veterans Tackle The Slopes At 25th Winter Sports Clinic30 Mar 2011

Veterinary News
Vets Help Government To Combat Serious TB Fraud, UK31 Mar 2011
Dr Jane Goodall Joins A Host Of Celebrities, Scientists, Academics & Politicians In BUAV Call To Stop Cruel Wild Monkey Trade, UK30 Mar 2011
Domestic Horse Mares Adopt A Counter-Strategy Against Male Infanticide30 Mar 2011

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
Human Disturbance Affects The Functioning Of Coral Reef Fish Systems05 Apr 2011
Pond Alga Could Help Scientists Design Effective Method For Cleaning Up Nuclear Waste05 Apr 2011
American Lung Association Statement Regarding Effort To Protect The Clean Air Act04 Apr 2011
Insectivorous Bats Important To American Agriculture Coming Under Threat01 Apr 2011
Decline In Bat Populations Damaging The US Economy01 Apr 2011
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Unveils First Products That Consumers Can Purchase With New BioPreferred Label01 Apr 2011
Dangerous Exposure: Farmworker Children And Pesticides01 Apr 2011
Bioaccumulation And Processing Of Antibacterial Ingredient TCC In Fish31 Mar 2011
A Secure Energy Future - Remarks Of President Barack Obama31 Mar 2011
Next-Gen Air-Monitoring Equipment To Track World's Air Quality30 Mar 2011
The Way To (Kill) A Bug's Heart Is Through Its Stomach30 Mar 2011

Women's Health / Gynecology News
Diabetes Treatment May Also Provide Protection Against Endometrial Cancer05 Apr 2011
Views Of The Women Who Wear Face Veils05 Apr 2011
Leptin Restores Fertility, May Improve Bone Health In Lean Women05 Apr 2011
41 Senators Sign Letter Opposing 'Extreme' GOP Plan To End Support For Women's Health And Family Planning Services05 Apr 2011
Superwoman: A Hard Act To Follow01 Apr 2011
Minimally Invasive Uterine Fibroid Embolization Effectively Reduces Fibroid-Related Urinary Symptoms In Women30 Mar 2011

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