Wednesday, May 11, 2011

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Acid Reflux / GERD News
Advanced Technique For Treating Esophageal Lesions Deemed Safe And Effective In European Endoscopy Journal10 May 2011
News From The Annals Of Family Medicine, May/June10 May 2011

ADHD News
ADHD And Poor Emotional Control Combination Runs In Families06 May 2011

Aid / Disasters News
Red Cross Moving Supplies And Volunteers To Help People Along The Mississippi River And In Tornado-Ravaged South10 May 2011
Post-Traumatic Growth In Aftermath Of Queensland Disasters, Australia09 May 2011
HHS Offers Support, Flexibility For States Affected By Tornados09 May 2011
Italy: Failure To Provide Humane Conditions For Migrants And Refugees04 May 2011
Use Caution When Returning To A Storm-damaged Home04 May 2011

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Association Between Teenage Alcohol Consumption And Computer Use10 May 2011
Teenage Alcohol Consumption Associated With Computer Use09 May 2011
50 Years On, UK Betting Shops Lure New Breed Of Punters09 May 2011
Aboriginal Youth Use Tobacco, Illicit Drugs And Alcohol More Than Non-Aboriginal Youth09 May 2011
Territory Alcohol And Pornography Signs Must Come Down - Australian Medical Association06 May 2011
New Research Backs AMA Push To Ban Energy Drinks, Australia05 May 2011
5-year Old Eats PCP Laced Noodles And Is Hospitalized04 May 2011
Ecstasy Associated With Chronic Change In Brain Function04 May 2011
FDA, FTC Act To Remove Fraudulent STD Products From The Market04 May 2011
Nicotine And Cocaine Leave Similar Mark On Brain After First Contact04 May 2011

Allergy News
Adrenaline Given Before Snakebite Antivenom Treatment Reduces Allergic Reactions10 May 2011
Sinus Care 101: Spring Cleaning For Your Allergies04 May 2011

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Einstein Secures $11 Million To Continue Research On Brain Aging And Alzheimer's Disease10 May 2011
Survey Shows Doctors Believe NICE-Recommended Alzheimer's Disease Treatments Could Reduce Antipsychotics Scripts09 May 2011
Evidence Insufficient On The Relationship Of Modifiable Factors With The Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease, Panel Finds09 May 2011
Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment Common In 'Oldest Old' Women09 May 2011
Blood Test That Diagnoses Alzheimer's May Soon Be On The Market07 May 2011
Feeding Tubes For Elderly Dementia Patients06 May 2011
Famous Faces Appeal For 10,000 Volunteers To Raise Funds For Dementia, UK06 May 2011
New Blood Test Detects Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease05 May 2011
'Exile' Star Shaun Dooley Tackles Bupa London 10,000 For Alzheimer's Society, UK04 May 2011
Earlier Memory Loss Tied To Cardiovascular Risks & Alzheimer's Gene04 May 2011

Anxiety / Stress News
Mom Or Dad Has Bipolar Disorder? Keep Stress In Check05 May 2011

Arthritis / Rheumatology News
Cimzia(R) (Certolizumab Pegol) Data Showed Broad And Rapid Relief From Burden Of Symptoms In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients10 May 2011
In Diagnosis Of Juvenile Inflammatory Arthritis In Children, Sonography Complements Physical Exam05 May 2011

Asbestos / Mesothelioma News
Novel Noninvasive Tests For Early Cancer Detection04 May 2011

Autism News
Autism Prevalence May Be Much Higher Than Current Estimates09 May 2011
Autism Prevalence In South Korea Estimated To Be 2.6 Percent Or 1 In 38 Children09 May 2011
Approach To Autism May Increase Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Estimates In Children Worldwide09 May 2011
Innovative Designs Demonstrate Creative Solutions For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) To Better Connect With The World Around Them06 May 2011
Female-To-Male Transsexual People (Transmen) Have More Autistic Traits06 May 2011
Children Conceived In Winter Have A Greater Risk Of Autism, Study Finds05 May 2011
MIND Institute Researcher Receives Grant To Study Gastrointestinal Ailments In Autism05 May 2011
'Most Adults With Autism Go Undiagnosed'- New Findings, UK04 May 2011
The Mirror Neuron System In Autism; Broken Or Just Slowly Developing?04 May 2011

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
Tiny Traces Of Explosives Detected By New Sensor10 May 2011
Bin Laden's Attacks Among The Most Lethal: UMD Study04 May 2011

Biology / Biochemistry News
Researchers Find Protein That Might Be Key To Cutting Cancer Cells' Blood Supply10 May 2011
Hidden Secrets Revealed By Genome Of Marine Organism10 May 2011
FDA Requests Input On Development Of User Fee Program For Biosimilar And Interchangeable Biological Products09 May 2011
Bruker Introduces New Consumable MALDI BiotargetTM For The MALDI BiotyperTM Workflow Using Proteomic Microbial Identification09 May 2011
The 2011 Dreyfus Prize In The Chemical Sciences Won By Tobin Marks08 May 2011
How Cells Interact With The Environment: Clues Offered By Single-Cell Marine Organisms08 May 2011
In Systems Biology, Project Aims To Fuse Top-Down, Bottom-Up Approaches05 May 2011
Heparan Sulfate Shown To Adjust Functions Of Growth Factor Proteins05 May 2011
New Mitochondrial Control Mechanism Discovered04 May 2011

Bipolar News
Diet Link To Bipolar Disorder06 May 2011

Blood / Hematology News
CHOP Partners With Vascular Magnetics To Commercialize Blood Vessel Research10 May 2011
ICUs In Michigan Sustain Zero Blood Stream Infections For Up To 2 Years10 May 2011
Selexys Pharmaceuticals Initiates Enrollment In Phase I Clinical Study Of SelG105 May 2011
Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin) 5mg Tablets Recalled By Bristol-Myers Squibb - Potency Problem04 May 2011
Following CRASH-2 Trial, Calls For Life-Saving Drug To Be Made Freely Available04 May 2011
Researchers Develop Technique For Measuring Stressed Molecules In Cells04 May 2011

Bones / Orthopedics News
Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center To Host Clinical Trial Of FDA Approved Personalized Knee Implant10 May 2011
Updated 'Vertebral Fracture Initiative' - A Slide Kit And Teaching Tool Aimed At Clinicians, Radiologists And Other Health Care Professionals10 May 2011
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Common Following Significant Orthopaedic Trauma09 May 2011
PolyPid Announces Revolutionary Drug Delivery System And An Innovative Biodegradable Bone Void Filler09 May 2011
Pioneering Operation To Rebuild Pelvis Of Cancer Patient06 May 2011
A Common Medicine Used To Combat Osteoporosis Can Cause Fractures06 May 2011
American Society For Bone And Mineral Research President Dr. Sundeep Khosla Available For Comment On New NEJM Study Related To Osteoporosis Drugs05 May 2011
Bisphosphonates Worth Taking Despite Tiny Thigh Fracture Risk04 May 2011
Accurate Identification Of Shoulder Injury By MDCT Arthrography04 May 2011
Bone Deformity Gene Discovered04 May 2011

Breast Cancer News
Breast Cancer Research Grant For Leeds, UK10 May 2011
Coffee Reduces Breast Cancer Risk10 May 2011
Fighting Breast Cancer With Parsley And Celery10 May 2011
Estrogen-Lowering Drugs Reduce Mastectomy Rates For Breast Cancer Patients10 May 2011
Use Of Genetic Information May Help Predict Likelihood Of Survival Following Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer10 May 2011
20,000 Breast Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented Annually, UK09 May 2011
Epigenetic Study Reveals New Insights Into Breast Cancer06 May 2011
Strong Evidence Supports Prognostic Value Of Circulating Tumor Cells In Breast Cancer06 May 2011
Breast Cancer Multi-gene Tests Compared06 May 2011
Gene Expression Predicts Chemotherapy Sensitivity Of Triple-negative Breast Cancer06 May 2011
Protein Snapshots Reveal Clues To Breast Cancer Outcomes06 May 2011
Anti-inflammatory Drug May Fight Breast Cancer06 May 2011
Researcher Maps Far-Reaching Effects Of Estrogen Signaling In Breast Cancer Cells05 May 2011
Patient Recruitment In Phase II Breast Cancer Trial With MESUPRON(R) Successfully Completed05 May 2011
Mechanism Linking Progesterone And Hereditary Breast Cancer Discovered05 May 2011
Three Gene Discovery May Lead To New Breast Cancer Treatments04 May 2011
Breast Cancers Found Between Mammograms More Likely To Be Aggressive04 May 2011
Mammography Detects Smaller Breast Tumors With Less Nodal Involvement Than Clinical Exams In Women Under Age 5004 May 2011

Cancer / Oncology News
Kidney Cancer Patient Recommended For MBE By David Cameron Is Refused Life-Prolonging Treatment By NHS10 May 2011
New Jersey Medical School And Veteran Affairs Medical Center Is Ready To Commence Enrollment For Phase III Trial Of Multikine In Head And Neck Cancer10 May 2011
High Use Of Acetaminophen, Paracetamol, Linked To Blood Cancers10 May 2011
Taking Additional Selenium Will Not Reduce Cancer Risk10 May 2011
Continuous Lenalidomide Boosts Overall Survival In Multiple Myeloma Patients09 May 2011
4th International Symposium On Cancer Metastasis And The Lymphovascular System09 May 2011
Are Cancer Risk And Survival Outcomes Impacted By Sexual Orientation?09 May 2011
Medusa-structure Of Gene Regulatory Network: Dominance Of Transcription Factors In Cancer Subtypes08 May 2011
Sexual Orientation Affects Cancer Survivorship08 May 2011
Seve Ballesteros Dies After Long Battle With Brain Cancer07 May 2011
Research Reveals How Cancer-Driving Enzyme Works07 May 2011
NSW Govt Support For Plain Cigarette Packs Continues Bipartisan Tradition Of Health Before Tobacco Profits, Australia06 May 2011
ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Announces Updated Long-Term Disease-Free Survival Data From Phase I Study In Glioblastoma06 May 2011
Researchers Find Key Gene In Childhood Cancer05 May 2011
Cell Therapeutics To Re-Submit Pixantrone NDA In Consideration For Accelerated Approval In Accordance With Guidance From FDA's Office Of New Drugs05 May 2011
CEL-SCI Corporation Receives Government Approval In Poland To Commence Phase III Clinical Trial Of Multikine In Head And Neck Cancer05 May 2011
Discovery Of Protein That Could Help Prevent The Spread Of Cancer05 May 2011
Seeking Solution To Dry Mouth In Cancer Patients05 May 2011
Hitting Target In Cancer Fight Now Easier With New Nanoparticle Platform, UCLA Scientists Say05 May 2011
Thomas Jefferson University And Hospitals Tasked To Find New Radiation Drugs05 May 2011
GEN Reports On Novel Noninvasive Tests For Early Cancer Detection05 May 2011
The Spitzer Space Telescope Detects The Shadow Of A "super-Earth" In Front Of A Nearby Sun In The Zodiacal Constellation Cancer05 May 2011
Researchers Demonstrate Why DNA Breaks Down In Cancer Cells04 May 2011
CEL-SCI Corporation Receives Final Government Approval From Taiwan To Commence Phase III Clinical Trial Of Multikine In Head And Neck Cancer04 May 2011
Oklahoma City Is Quickly Becoming The Medical Tourism Destination For Oncology Treatment04 May 2011
Tumours Use White Blood Cells To Halt Treatment In Its Tracks04 May 2011
Lymphoseek(R) (Tilmanocept) Meets All Endpoints In Neo3-09 Phase 3 Study04 May 2011
Cell Biologist Daniel Gottschling Elected To National Academy Of Sciences04 May 2011
Protein Identified As Enemy Of Vital Tumor Suppressor PTEN04 May 2011

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Study Suggests Systemic Sclerosis Is An Independent Risk Factor For Atherosclerosis10 May 2011
NSAIDs Increase Risk Of Second Heart Attack; Diclofenac The Worst10 May 2011
New Method To Diagnose Heart Arrhythmias - The First Non-Invasive Technique To Directly Map Electrical Activation Of The Heart10 May 2011
Endosense Reinforces Clinical Leadership In Contact-Force Sensing With A Range Of New Study Data At Heart Rhythm 201110 May 2011
Heart Patients May Be At Risk From Short Term Use Of Painkillers10 May 2011
Significant Bias In Taser® Safety Studies Revealed By UCSF Heart Doctors10 May 2011
Erythropoietin Does Not Reduce Size Of Heart Muscle Involvement For Heart Attack Patients Undergoing Coronary Intervention Procedures10 May 2011
Heart Transplants And Pumps: Will Dick Cheney Get A New Heart?09 May 2011
Astrazeneca's Brilique(R) (Ticagrelor) Accepted For Use By The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC)09 May 2011
Bike Medics: Saving Lives - And Money09 May 2011
Abiomed Announces New PROTECT II Data At Society For Cardiovascular Angiography Interventions 2011 Scientific Sessions09 May 2011
Carotid Stent Use Expanded For More Patients With Clogged Carotid Arteries09 May 2011
Researchers Find Evidence Of Over-Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolisms As A Result Of Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA)09 May 2011
Since Introduction Of New Screening Tool, Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis Rates Have Increased But Related Deaths Have Not Decreased Accordingly09 May 2011
New Guidelines For Cardiovascular Genetic Testing06 May 2011
High Potassium-To-Sodium Ratio May Reduce Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease06 May 2011
Sorin Group Receives CE Mark Approval For PARADYM(TM) RF ICDs And CRT-D06 May 2011
Boston Scientific Begins International Launch And First Implants Of Next-Generation Devices To Treat Heart Failure And Sudden Cardiac Death06 May 2011
Medtronic's Reveal(R) XT Insertable Cardiac Monitor Helps Determine AF Burden In Symptomatic And Asymptomatic Patients Following RF Ablation06 May 2011
New Data Shows Clinical Benefit Of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) In Atrial Fibrillation (AF)06 May 2011
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval Of Attain Ability(R) Plus And Attain Ability Straight Left-Heart Leads For Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices06 May 2011
UK Needs Fewer Heart Transplant Units As Number Of Heart Transplants Fall, Say Experts05 May 2011
The Heart Is Protected By Exercise Via Nitric Oxide05 May 2011
In AFib/Atrial Flutter, Data Evaluates Rehospitalization And Cost Burden05 May 2011
More than just age in predicting heart and circulatory disease risk04 May 2011
Heart Bypass Surgery Less Common Today Than A Decade Ago04 May 2011
Measuring Medications' Effects On The Heart With The Help Of Webcam Technology04 May 2011
For Evaluation Of Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients, Low-Dose Chest CT Effective In Reducing Radiation04 May 2011
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Numbers Drop 30% In 7 Years04 May 2011

Caregivers / Homecare News
Wellsense Unveils First-Ever Bedside Patient Pressure Mapping System Designed To Assist Caregivers In Effectively Repositioning Patients04 May 2011

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Reports Long-Term Immune Responses From Therapeutic Cervical Dysplasia And Cancer DNA Vaccine09 May 2011
Study Indicates Guided Therapeutics' LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan Has Potential To Detect Disease Early And Reduce Unnecessary Biopsies For Women04 May 2011
HIV Drug Could Prevent Cervical Cancer04 May 2011

Cholesterol News
Study Suggests That 'Bad' Cholesterol Is Not As Bad As People Think06 May 2011
"Bad Cholesterol" Not As Bad As People Think05 May 2011

CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News
When Coroners Said No To Post-Mortem Tissue Collection They Were Wrong, Academics Argue10 May 2011
Fast, Sensitive Blood Test For Human Prion Disease10 May 2011

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
EpiCept Files Protocol With FDA For Ceplene(R) Phase III Confirmatory Trial10 May 2011
Clinical Trial Starts In Autoimmune/Inflammatory Diseases Shift From Rheumatology To Asthma And COPD Disorders10 May 2011

Colorectal Cancer News
Open-Access Colonoscopy Found To Be Safe10 May 2011
Blood Test For Colon Cancer Screening Beneficial For Some Seniors, But Not For Many Others10 May 2011
Screening Colonoscopies Done More Often Than Recommended On Medicare Beneficiaries09 May 2011
Epigenomics AG: Life Technologies To Supply Crucial Components For Second-Generation Colorectal Cancer Blood Test06 May 2011
Racial Disparities Still Exist In Colorectal Cancer Screening Despite Increased Medicare Coverage04 May 2011

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Ohm: Americans Doing Doctor Reco Yoga, Meditating For Treatment10 May 2011
Health-Care Providers Are Prescribing Nontraditional Medicine10 May 2011
Homeopathy Is 'dangerous And Wasteful' Says Abertay Expert10 May 2011
University Leads Drive On Future Herbal Medicine, UK04 May 2011
Parents Frequently Using Herbs, Teas To Treat Infants; Which Are Best?04 May 2011

Compliance News
How Likely We Are To Take Our Medication Is Affected By Our Personality10 May 2011

Conferences News
1st International Symposium On Lung-Sparing Therapies For Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma09 May 2011
Market Access In Emerging Markets06 May 2011
SMi Group Announce Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology: Applications & Commercialisation Conference, 29th & 30th June 2011, London06 May 2011
SMi Group Announce 6th Annual RNAi, MiRNA And SiRNA Conference, 27th & 28th June 2011, London06 May 2011
New "Super" Panel Session Announced At SFE USA 201106 May 2011
Q1 Hosts The European Medical Device And Diagnostic Clinical Training And Education Conference06 May 2011
Q1 Hosts 2nd Annual Diagnostic Quality Assurance Conference06 May 2011
The Future Of Pharma SFE- Have We Actually Got Any Answers?05 May 2011
Q1 Hosts 2nd Annual European Pharmaceutical Reimbursement & Market Access Conference05 May 2011
Q1 Hosts European Life Science Financial Forum05 May 2011
Patient Educational Conference Set On Diagnosis, Treatment, Integrative Medicine And New Therapies For Brain Tumors04 May 2011
Q1 Hosts Its 2nd Annual European Medical Device & Diagnostic Sales Training & Development Conference This June04 May 2011

COPD News
Forest And Almirall To Present Data From Phase III Studies Of Aclidinium Bromide In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)10 May 2011

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Stem Cell Technology Used In Unique Surgery10 May 2011
Sensation Recovers To 'Near-Normal' After Face Transplant09 May 2011
Lipoplasty Challenge - Man Vs. Machine06 May 2011
Prescription For A Day At The Spa06 May 2011
Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Treatments - More Hype Than Truth?06 May 2011
To Open Or Not To Open The Neck? That Is The Question At The ASAPS Annual Meeting06 May 2011
Controlling Cup-Size Chaos - ASAPS Annual Meeting Explores Breast Asymmetry Issues06 May 2011
New FDA-Approved Flexible, Smooth-Tip Dermasculpt(R) Microcannula For Virtually Painless & Non-Bruising Cosmetic Filler Injections05 May 2011

Crohn's / IBD News
Phase 2b Data Show Treatment With STELARA(R) Induced And Maintained Clinical Response In Patients With Moderate To Severe Crohn's Disease09 May 2011
Adalimumab Levels Detected In Cord Blood And Infants Exposed In Utero08 May 2011
High-Dose Asacol(R) (Mesalazine) Provides Rapid Relief In Ulcerative Colitis06 May 2011

Cystic Fibrosis News
Simple Exercise Improves Lung Function In Children With CF04 May 2011

Dentistry News
Dental Check-Ups Avoided By Squeezed Brits09 May 2011
The Mystery Of Burning Mouth Syndrome07 May 2011
New Study Shows Unmet Dental Needs In Los Angeles Children06 May 2011
Woman Comes Out Of Dental Surgery With Foreign Accent06 May 2011
Brushing Up On Oral Hygiene In Nursing Homes06 May 2011
Improved Access To NHS Dentistry Has Led To Poorer Quality, UK06 May 2011
AAPD To Host Record-Breaking Annual Session In New York City05 May 2011

Depression News
Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Reports Enrollment Progress On Phase IIb Clinical Trial Of Serdaxin For Depression06 May 2011
Risk Of Postpartum Depression Higher For Latinas Victimized By Domestic Violence06 May 2011

Dermatology News
Fishing And The Sun: Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer10 May 2011
Durata Announces Supportive Data Analysis From Phase 3 Dalbavancin Trial At ECCMID Meeting10 May 2011
How Shed Skin Reduces Indoor Air Pollution10 May 2011
Regulators Confirm Actikerall(R) For The Treatment Of Actinic Keratoses, Including Grade I And II, Is Approvable10 May 2011
Like Mother, Like Daughter: New Survey Finds Indoor Tanning Runs In The Family09 May 2011
Solta Medical Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance For New Clear + Brilliant Technology07 May 2011
National Health Care Organizations Unite To Warn The Public About The Dangers Of Indoor Tanning04 May 2011
New Survey Finds Tanning Salons Are Not Warning Teens And Young Women About The Dangers Of Tanning Beds04 May 2011
Inexpensive, Easy-To-Use Cotton Candy-Like Glass Fibers Appear To Speed Healing In Initial Venous Stasis Wound Trial04 May 2011

Diabetes News
Abbott's New FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System With Insulin Calculator Receives CE Mark10 May 2011
NICE Publishes New Guidance On Preventing Type 2 Diabetes10 May 2011
Metabolic Disease And Diabetes10 May 2011
Medtronic And Bayer Healthcare Expand International Alliance10 May 2011
Diabetes Levels In Canadian Inuit Similar To Those In General Population09 May 2011
Study Demonstrates Benefits Of MicroPulse™ Photocoagulation Over Current Standard Laser Treatment Of Diabetic Macular Edema05 May 2011
Structured Exercise Helps Diabetics Control Blood Sugar04 May 2011
Cardiovascular Side Effects Of Popular Diabetes Drugs Explained04 May 2011
2011 BIO International Convention To Host New Forum On Diabetes04 May 2011

Eating Disorders News
Dieting Linked To Eating Disorders06 May 2011

Endocrinology News
Zebrafish And Cushing Disease - New Model Taps Tiny, Common Tropical Fish For Large-Scale Drug Screening To Combat Cushing Disease10 May 2011
The Contraceptive Pill And HRT May Protect Against Cerebral Aneurysm04 May 2011
NY State Designates Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital As A Specialty Center For The Treatment Of Inherited Metabolic Diseases04 May 2011
New Research Shows Pregnant Women Could Benefit From Screening For Thyroid Disease04 May 2011
New Research Reveals High Risks Associated With Egg Donation To Women With Turner's Syndrome04 May 2011

Epilepsy News
Following The Trail Of Cell Death In Patients With Epilepsy To Find Ways To Preserve Brain Health06 May 2011
Discovery Of Gene Responsible For Kufs Disease Aided By New Technology06 May 2011

Eye Health / Blindness News
Kowa Announces The Efficacy And Safety Of A Novel Rho Kinase Inhibitor (K-115) In The Treatment Of Glaucoma In ARVO 201110 May 2011
Single Bioptic Telescope For Low Vision Driving May Not Obscure Road View Of Second Eye10 May 2011
Latest Advances In Gene Therapy For Ocular Disease Are Highlighted In Human Gene Therapy10 May 2011
Belfast Experts Tackling Baby Blindness, UK09 May 2011
Study Evaluates Cost-Effectiveness Of Strategies To Treat Infant Tear-Duct Obstruction09 May 2011
Research Identifies Risk Factors Associated With Progression Of Glaucoma09 May 2011
Bayer And Regeneron Report Positive Results For VEGF Trap-Eye In Second Phase 3 Study In Central Retinal Vein Occlusion07 May 2011
Physicist Is Leading Effort To Design Fractal Devices - Nanoflowers - To Help Return Eyesight06 May 2011
Promedior Announces Presentation Of Preclinical Data At ARVO Demonstrating PRM-151 (rhPTX-2) Reduces Neovascularization In Retinal Diseases05 May 2011
Phase 2 Clinical Trial Data Of UF-021 In Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients Presented At ARVO 201105 May 2011
Study Demonstrates Electrical Stimulation Therapy Safe And Well-Tolerated In Early Stage Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients04 May 2011
PSivida Announces New Safety And Efficacy Data From Phase 3 Study Of ILUVIEN(R) In Diabetic Macular Edema04 May 2011
Second Sight Announces Significant Results From The Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis Trial At The ARVO 2011 Annual Meeting04 May 2011
Second Sight Announces Significant Results From The Argus™ II Retinal Prosthesis Trial At The ARVO 2011 Annual Meeting04 May 2011
SAR 1118 Demonstrates Encouraging Results In Phase 2 Study Of Dry Eye Disease04 May 2011

Fertility News
In IVF Treatment, Mind/Body Program Increases Pregnancy Rates10 May 2011
Fertility Treatment: Safer Drug For Women Leads To Same Live Birth Rate10 May 2011
First Study To Investigate How Many Eggs Are Needed To Achieve A Live Birth After IVF Finds 15 Is The Perfect Number10 May 2011
Vitrolife Is The First Company In China To Receive Regulatory Approval For An Entire IVF Culture Media Portfolio05 May 2011
New Research Reveals High Risks Associated With Egg Donation To Women With Turner's Syndrome04 May 2011
Lower IVF Success Rates Widely Reported In Patients Of African Origin May Be Consequence Of Genetic Predisposition Towards Autoimmunity04 May 2011

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Employee Flu Vaccination Rates Increased By Systematic Effort In Hospital05 May 2011

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Alkermes Presents Phase 2 Data Of ALKS 37 In Late-Breaking Oral Session At Digestive Disease Week Meeting10 May 2011
Phase 3 Clinical Trial Data Of Lubiprostone In Japanese Patients With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Presented At DDW 201110 May 2011
Resolor(R) Data Demonstrates Acceleration Of Colonic Transit Time And Improved Bowel Function In Women With Chronic Constipation10 May 2011
First Human NOTES Experience For Sleeve Gastrectomy At UCSD10 May 2011
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation To Bayer's Investigational Compound Regorafenib For The Treatment Of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors10 May 2011
Gastrointestinal Illness Influenced By Psychological Factors; Colon Cancer Prevented By Minimal Exercise10 May 2011
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Research Presented At Digestive Disease Week Meeting09 May 2011
Mayo Clinic Studies How Much Practice Makes Perfect When Performing Colonoscopies09 May 2011
Covidien Announces Patient Enrollment Is Complete In Parietex ProGrip(TM) Self-Fixating Mesh Inguinal Hernia Repair Study09 May 2011
New Explanations And Treatment Approaches For Gastrointestinal Disorders Offered By Dietary Research09 May 2011
Studies Find Screening Colonoscopies May Be Done More Frequently Than Recommended, And May Not Be Beneficial To Some Older Adults09 May 2011
Season Of Birth And Celiac Disease In Massachusetts Children08 May 2011
Celiac Disease Diagnosis Influenced By Socioeconomic Status08 May 2011
AGA Research Foundation 2011 Research Scholar Awards For Outstanding Young Gastroenterologists08 May 2011
Cutting-Edge Research Presented During Digestive Disease Week08 May 2011
Surgery For Appendicitis Much More Effective Than Antibiotics06 May 2011
DNA From Common Stomach Bacteria Minimizes Effects Of Colitis, U-M Study Says06 May 2011
DNA From Common Stomach Bacteria Minimizes Effects Of Colitis06 May 2011
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer Are At Increased Risk For Ongoing Post-Therapy GI Complications05 May 2011
Treating Acute Appendicitis With Antibiotics Not As Effective As Gold Standard Of Having Appendix Removed05 May 2011

Genetics News
Three Ontario Projects Set To Further Knowledge And Discovery In Biomonitoring And Drug Development10 May 2011
Zebrafish Genes Turned Off And On In A Genetic Research First09 May 2011
Happiness Gene Located07 May 2011
International Study Of The Human Genome06 May 2011
Genomes Sequenced Of 2 Major Threats: American Food And Fuel06 May 2011
New Study Is First To Identify A "Happiness Gene"05 May 2011
Sigma(R) Life Science And King's College London Co-developing MiRNA Target Identification Technology05 May 2011
Dramatic Shift In Understanding Of Personalized Medicine Suggested By New Research05 May 2011
US Backs UK Researchers To Combat Rare Genetic Disease05 May 2011
The Early History Of Genetics Revised04 May 2011

Headache / Migraine News
AHRQ News And Numbers: Over 3 Million Look To Hospitals For Headache Relief, Particularly For Migraines05 May 2011

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Most Uninsured Unable To Pay Hospital Bills According To New HHS Report10 May 2011
House Republicans "Ironically" Plan To Strip States Of Resources Needed To Create New Private Health Insurance Marketplaces05 May 2011

Hearing / Deafness News
Lowering Cost Doesn't Increase Hearing Aid Purchases10 May 2011
Frontiers Of Hearing, Innovations In Sounds And Speech At Acoustical Society Meeting10 May 2011
May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month05 May 2011

Heart Disease News
Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitors Have Only Marginal Benefits For People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease10 May 2011
Patients Often Do Not Receive Optimal Medical Therapy Before And After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention10 May 2011
East London Heart Disease Initiative Shortlisted For NICE Award09 May 2011
Researchers Established A New Method To Patch A Damaged Heart With A Tissue-engineering Platform08 May 2011
Abbott Receives FDA Approval To Expand Use Of The RX ACCULINK® Carotid Stent System To Patients At Standard Surgical Risk07 May 2011
Abbott Receives FDA Approval To Expand Use Of The RX ACCULINK® Carotid Stent System To Patients At Standard Surgical Risk07 May 2011
Study Shows Stents Are Superior To Balloons Alone For Patients With Deep Venous Thrombosis07 May 2011
New Device To Support Blood Circulation For Heart Patients Shows Improved Outcomes Compared To Current Treatment07 May 2011
New Guidelines For Cardiovascular Genetic Testing07 May 2011
The American Heart Association And The Society Of Chest Pain Centers Join Forces To Reduce Death From Heart Disease06 May 2011
ALTITUDE Clinical Data Show ICD Therapy Saves Lives Without Mortality Increase From Device Shock06 May 2011
Age Can Predict Heart Disease And Stroke Risk As Well As Tests Study Suggests, UK05 May 2011
Treating Iron Deficiency Anaemia Improves Quality Of Life In Patients With Chronic Heart Failure05 May 2011
Study Adds Weight To Link Between Arsenic In Drinking Water And Heart Disease05 May 2011
Experts In The UK Say Age Alone Should Be Used To Screen For Heart Attacks And Strokes05 May 2011
Volcano Corporation To Supply Intravascular Ultrasound Technology To Covidien For Integration With Plaque Excision Systems05 May 2011
Cardiac Dimensions® Announces Expansion Of Clinical Reach With Initiation Of Two New Clinical Studies Of Its CARILLON® Mitral Contour System05 May 2011
Stereotaxis' Continued Leadership In Scientific Outcome Data Prominently Displayed With Multiple Key Presentations At HRS 201105 May 2011
Damaged Hearts Pump Better When Fueled With Fats05 May 2011
More Knowledge Not Always Helpful For Women Dealing With Heart Disease05 May 2011
Treating Atrial Fibrillation Patients Costs U.S. $26 Billion Annually04 May 2011
Nile Therapeutics Announces Dosing Of First Patient In Phase I Study Of Cenderitide04 May 2011

HIV / AIDS News
Step In Breakdown Of HIV Proteins Essential To Recognition, Destruction Of Infected Cells10 May 2011
Teens Often Willing To Accept Free Or Low-Cost Rapid HIV Testing10 May 2011
Terrence Higgins Trust Brings Communications And Fundraising Together To Boost Support For People Living With HIV, UK10 May 2011
Insight Into HIV Immunity May Lead To Vaccine08 May 2011
Gates, U.S. Army Give Millions USD To HIV Vaccine Development06 May 2011
President Of Niger To Lead A Delegation At The 2011 High Level Meeting On AIDS06 May 2011
Antibodies Help Protect Monkeys From HIV-Like Virus: Finding Could Aid Development Of HIV Vaccine For Humans06 May 2011
Getting To The HIV Test: It Takes A Village05 May 2011
AHF's Board Opposes FDA-approval Of Gilead's AIDS Drug Truvada As HIV Prevention04 May 2011
Archbishop Tutu Passes Baton To A New Generation Of Leaders In The AIDS Response04 May 2011
Terrence Higgins Trust Launches Course To Support HIV-Positive People In Wolverhampton, UK04 May 2011
Early CART For HIV-Infected People With TB; 5 Psychotropic Medicines In Emergencies04 May 2011

Hypertension News
Heart Medication Best At Bedtime, Study Reveals10 May 2011
Low Salt Increases Stroke And Heart Attack Risk? New Study Says So, Many Disagree06 May 2011
The European Commission Approves Pfizer's Revatio(R) (Sildenafil) For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension In Children06 May 2011
The European Commission Approves Pfizer's Revatio(R) (sildenafil Citrate) For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension In Children05 May 2011
Reducing Salt Does Not Lower Risk Of High Blood Pressure Or Deaths04 May 2011

Immune System / Vaccines News
Model Developed To Improve Combination Vaccine Accessibility Worldwide10 May 2011
Pfizer's Prevnar 13(R) Meets All Study Endpoints In Two Pivotal Phase 3 Trials In Adults Aged 50 And Older Presented Today10 May 2011
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: May 9, 201110 May 2011
Phase I Trial Of Vaccine Shows Promising Results In Coeliac Disease10 May 2011
Uganda: First Vaccination For GMZ2 Malaria Vaccine Trial09 May 2011
Scientists Show How Shifts In Temperature Prime Immune Response08 May 2011
Researchers Use Advanced Instrument To Read Cells' Minds06 May 2011
Direct Proof Of How T Cells Stay In 'Standby' Mode: Study Offers Means Of Activating T Cells To Fight Disease Without Antigenic Triggers06 May 2011
Inovio: "Decade Of DNA Vaccines"06 May 2011
Safer, Cheaper Treatments Expected Following Vaccine 'Revolution'05 May 2011
75 Million Children, Women And Men Vaccinated Against Polio In Africa's First Region-Wide Vaccination Week04 May 2011
Intercell Starts Trial In Pandemic Influenza With Its Vaccine Enhancement Patch And Provides Update To The Strategic Collaboration With GSK On Patches04 May 2011
30 Organizations Issue Recommendations For Congress, Administration And FDA To Find Innovative Ways To Spur A New Era Of Global Health Breakthroughs04 May 2011
PAHO/WHO Urges Travelers To The Americas To Get Vaccinated Against Measles And Rubella04 May 2011
UCLA Scientists Discover New Way To Wake Up Immune System Using Nanoparticle Vaults To Deliver Drugs04 May 2011

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Rib-X Pharmaceuticals Presents Data At ECCMID For Three Novel Classes Of Broad-spectrum Antibiotic Compounds From The RX-04 Development Program10 May 2011
Staphylococcus Aureus Investigational Vaccine Elicits A Positive Immune Response In Phase 1 Study10 May 2011
Prevnar 13 Vaccine For Pneumococcal Disease For Adults Meets All Endpoints10 May 2011
First Human Bubonic Plague Case In USA 2011, In New Mexico09 May 2011
The Tick: May Is Heads Up For Lyme Disease Month09 May 2011
New Early Recognition Staph Infection Test Now FDA Approved09 May 2011
The Lancet Series On Brazil09 May 2011
Lyme Disease Cases Rose 21% In Minnesota, Human Anaplasmosis Rate Rose Rapidly08 May 2011
Livestock-Related Staphylococcus Strain Diagnosed In Child Care Worker08 May 2011
SwabCap Improves Disinfection Allowing For A Reduction In Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections, First Major Clinical Trial Concludes06 May 2011
One Billion People Worldwide Could Benefit From Worm Discovery06 May 2011
World's Largest Conference On Infectious Diseases Highlights "Superbug" Spread, Vaccine Developments And Potential Diagnostic Improvements06 May 2011
How Scientists Think About Infectious Diseases Is Changing: New Study Reveals When Livestock Can Transmit Foot-And-Mouth Disease06 May 2011
Short Antibiotic Courses Safer For Breathing-Tube Infections In Children06 May 2011
Drug-resistance Fears For Deadly Fungal Disease06 May 2011
What Is Mumps? What Causes Mumps?06 May 2011
Suspected Measles Cases In Bucks And Lancaster County, Pennsylvania05 May 2011
Minister For Health Pledges Ireland's Support For WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands05 May 2011
Sinai Hospital Physician Performs Fecal Transplant Procedure05 May 2011
Tracking The Evolution And Spread Of Deadly Fungus, One Of The World's Major Killers04 May 2011
Infection Risk Posed By Peripheral Venous Catheters04 May 2011
Revealing The Metabolic Secrets Of The Microbiome04 May 2011

Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News
2011 Digestive Disease Week: UNC Research Highlights10 May 2011
Scientists Unmask Mysterious Cells As Key 'Border Patrol Agents' In The Intestine10 May 2011
Ironwood And Forest To Present Linaclotide Results From Phase 3 Trials In Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation05 May 2011

IT / Internet / E-mail News
The Ability Of Undulating Robots To Navigate Disaster Debris Could Be Improved By A Tiltable Head10 May 2011
Sharing, Tagging And Personalization Make Online Photos, Music, Avatars Valuable To Teenagers10 May 2011
New Online Tool Brings All Related NICE Guidance Together For First Time10 May 2011
Programs Targeted To Alleviate Shortage Of Health IT Workforce08 May 2011
People, Their Information Needs And Social Networks Reported In JAMIA08 May 2011
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Selects Allscripts Acute Care Electronic Health Record To Support Connected Community Of Health07 May 2011
More Practice Makes Search-And-Rescue Robot Operators More Accurate06 May 2011
St. Jude Medical Demonstrates Continued Leadership In Connectivity With New EHR Integrations05 May 2011
Health Literacy Increased Via Social Media By Nonprofit Health Organizations05 May 2011
Simplify Health IT Job Search With HIMSS Career Services Center05 May 2011
New Crisis Communication Scorecard Will Help Government Organizations Evaluate And Improve Emergency Communications04 May 2011
3M Introduces New Mobile Software For Physicians04 May 2011
Harnessing Mobile Phone Technology To Improve Maternal And Child Health "Mobile Alliance For Maternal Action" Partnership Established04 May 2011

Litigation / Medical Malpractice News
Impax Laboratories Confirms Patent Suit Relating To Generic Concerta(R) 18, 27 And 36 Mg Tablets09 May 2011

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Age-Based Screening For Hepatitis C Virus Could Lead To Fewer Cases Of Advanced Liver Disease And Related Deaths, According To New Study10 May 2011
Merck Announces Hope Against Hepatitis C Initiative To Support Public Awareness, Education And Research In The Fight Against Hepatitis C Virus10 May 2011
Liver Diseases: Strides In Identifying And Improving Screening Practices And Treatment09 May 2011
Higher Hepatitis C Virus Infection Rate In Massachusetts Among Teenagers And Young Adults07 May 2011
Increasing Screening For Hepatitis B To Include More Of The Population May Be Cost-Effective04 May 2011

Lung Cancer News
Helix Biopharma Corp. Reports That A U.S. Patent Has Been Issued For The Lung Cancer-Specific Antibody Used In Its Drug Candidate L-DOS4710 May 2011

Lupus News
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance On May 1010 May 2011
New Test Could Give SLE Patients A More Tolerable Life10 May 2011

Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma News
Zebrafish Models Identify High-Risk Genetic Factors For Leukemia Patients10 May 2011
VELCADE Improved Outcomes In Multiple Myeloma Patients After Transplant In Nordic Myeloma Study09 May 2011
The International Myeloma Foundation: Study Says Long-Term Maintenance Treatment Demonstrates 90% Overall Survival Rate06 May 2011
NICE Consults On Commonly Used Expensive Drugs For Leukaemia06 May 2011
The International Myeloma Foundation Says Major Medical Meeting In Paris Will Support New Treatment Options For Patients04 May 2011
Study Shows Agent Selectively Targets Malignant B Cells In Chronic Leukemia04 May 2011

Medical Devices / Diagnostics News
Keck Futures Initiative Awards $1 Million For 13 Research Projects08 May 2011
Chemistry Technology Promises More Effective Prescription Drug Therapies06 May 2011
Boston Scientific Offers New CRT-D Warranty Program Covering Phrenic Nerve Stimulation05 May 2011
Training In Technology To Treat Cancer And Strengthen Security05 May 2011
FDA Issues Final Guidance For Liquid OTC Drug Products With Dispensing Devices05 May 2011
Controlling Brain Circuits With Light04 May 2011
BioTime Initiates Clinical Development Program For HyStem(R)-Rx As A Cell Delivery Device For Reconstructive Surgery And Other Cell-Based Therapies04 May 2011
Boston Scientific Announces CE Mark Approval And First Use Of Blazer™ Open-Irrigated Catheter In Europe04 May 2011
Capteur Soleil May Sterilize Medical Instruments In Developing World04 May 2011
Physio-Control Introduces New Hospital Solutions For The LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator04 May 2011

Medical Students / Training News
Team-Based Care, Diversity Examined At AAMC Conference On Physician Workforce10 May 2011
Health Professionals Report Concerns About Bias In Commercially-Funded Continuing Medical Education09 May 2011
An Online Exam Preparation Tool For UK Medical School Exams: Exam Consult Launched By Elsevier06 May 2011
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Helps Summer Institute Expand To Regional Sites05 May 2011
New Program To Bring Tsinghua University Med Students To Pitt For Research Training04 May 2011

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Quest Diagnostics Care360 EHR Customer Successfully Completes Meaningful Use Attestation To Receive The Medicare EHR Incentive07 May 2011
AMA President Testifies Before Congress, Urges Medicare Physician Payment Reforms06 May 2011
AARP Calls On Congress To Ensure Access To Doctors In Medicare Without Price Spikes For Seniors05 May 2011
Gingrey, Hatch Introduce Legislation Providing Flexibility To States For Medicaid Programs04 May 2011
Medicaid Pharmacy Modernization Could Save States Billions Without Limiting Access04 May 2011

Melanoma / Skin Cancer News
Researchers With UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Discover Way To Amp Up The Power Of Killer T Cells10 May 2011

Menopause News
PRISTIQ(R) Extended Release Tablets Shown To Significantly Reduce Number And Severity Of Moderate-To-Severe Hot Flashes Associated With Menopause04 May 2011

Mental Health News
Ticks For Mental Health And Hospital Funding, But Urgent Work Needed On Rural Doctor Shortage, Australia10 May 2011
Budget Mental Health Decisions Welcomed, Australia10 May 2011
Budget Makes It More Expensive For People To See Their Family Doctor For Mental Health Care, Australia10 May 2011
New Framework Proposed For Manual Of Mental Disorders05 May 2011
For Best Mental Health Programs, Researchers Say Schools Need Collaboration, Not Packaged Solutions05 May 2011
May Is Mental Health Month; Focus On Youth, Social Connection04 May 2011
Mental Health Systems Reminds Fresno: "May Is National Mental Health Month"04 May 2011

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
Boston Scientific Begins U.S. And International Launch Of Expect™ Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle10 May 2011
PENTAX Medical And Hitachi-Aloka Medical Continues Joint Innovation And Global Leadership In Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems09 May 2011
Imaging For Full-Body MRIs Significantly Improved By New Algorithm05 May 2011
Evaluating Rotator Cuff Tears By Ultrasound Combined With Pre-Operative MRI Is Cost Effective05 May 2011

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Rapidly Diagnosing And Identifying MRSA From MSSA, FDA Clears First Test09 May 2011
FDA Clears First Test To Quickly Diagnose And Distinguish MRSA And MSSA07 May 2011

Multiple Sclerosis News
A Drug To Reduce The Side Effects Of A Multiple Sclerosis Treatment10 May 2011
Discovery Demonstrates Potential MS Therapy Could Kill Brain Cells08 May 2011

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
People With Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS, Tend To Have Relatively Long Ring Fingers10 May 2011

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Study Expands Time Window For Facial Nerve Rehabilitation10 May 2011
Johns Hopkins Scientists Reveal Nerve Cells' Navigation System10 May 2011
Finger Length Clue To Motor Neuron Disease09 May 2011
The Brain Performs Visual Search Near Optimally09 May 2011
Age-Related Drop In New Neurons May Be Due To 'Single Use' Or 'Disposable' Nature Of Adult Stem Cells In The Brain06 May 2011
Gene Discovery Paves Way For Blood Test For Rare Brain Disorder Kufs Disease06 May 2011
InVivo Therapeutics And The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis Form Strategic Research Collaboration To Develop Novel Treatments For Spinal Cord Injuries05 May 2011
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not Related To XMRV Retrovirus05 May 2011
Researchers Identify A Genetic Mutation Causing MLC05 May 2011
Ted Forstmann Has Brain Cancer, Chairman And CEO Of IMG Worldwide04 May 2011
New Route To Map Brain Fat04 May 2011
Avanir Pharmaceuticals Announces Landmark 'PRISM' Pseudobulbar Affect Patient Registry04 May 2011
Immediate Calories, Protein For Traumatic Brain Injury Recommended By Illinois Professor04 May 2011
Less Pain With New Treatment For Spinal Cord Injuries04 May 2011
Researchers See A 'Picture' Of Threats In The Brain04 May 2011
Amygdala Detects Spontaneity In Human Behaviour04 May 2011

Nursing / Midwifery News
Children's Hospital Nurses Return To Work Tuesday At 7:00 A.M. After Five-Day Strike10 May 2011
Nurses Support American Health Security Act Of 201110 May 2011
Nurses Ratify New Contract At Washington Hospital Center10 May 2011
Most Nurses Don't Use Recommended Intramuscular Injection Site Despite Potential Risks09 May 2011
Nurse Has Seen Change And History Over 50-Year Career07 May 2011
Affordable iCitizen Nursing Skills Netbook Offers State-Of-The-Art e-learning Tools06 May 2011
Celebrating Nurses Week 2011: RNs Ask Legislature To Support Educational Advancement Bill06 May 2011
RCN In Wales Urges Politicians To Embrace Campaign06 May 2011
Centinela Hospital, Inglewood RNs To Picket Friday06 May 2011
ANA Focuses On Leadership For National Nurses Week 201105 May 2011
Nurses At EMMC Ratify Contract05 May 2011
Children's Hospital Oakland RNs Preparing For Five-Day Strike04 May 2011
Nurses Prepare For Changes In Health Care, Enhance Knowledge At AAACN Annual Conference04 May 2011

Nutrition / Diet News
WFP Calls For Global Leadership To Invest In Nutrition As Rising Prices Hit Hard10 May 2011
Reduce Calories By Eating More Fruits & Veggies10 May 2011
The Key To Improving Food Security Is Availability Of Local Food10 May 2011
Thumbs Down For Heart Tick, Australia10 May 2011
Parents' Work Influences How Often Family Meals Are Eaten Outside Of Home06 May 2011
Heat Up Your Cold Meat And Avoid Listeria Risk, CDC Tells The Over 50s06 May 2011
Up Late? Gain Weight. Period. Sleeping Habits Very Important.05 May 2011
Greater Availability Of Fast Food Restaurants Associated With Higher Calorie Intake05 May 2011
Parents' Work Influences How Often Family Meals Are Eaten Outside Of Home05 May 2011
Cola Detectives Test Natural Flavoring Claims For Pricey Soft Drinks05 May 2011
Antioxidant Effects Of Caffeine In Coffee May Protect Against Alzheimer's And Heart Disease05 May 2011
The School Food Revolution: School Nutrition Professionals - The Miracle Workers Running School Cafeterias05 May 2011
Fruit Juice Blended For Heart Health, Says Study04 May 2011
Nutrients In Fresh Produce Affected By Market Lighting04 May 2011
For Weight Loss, Pistachios Pummel Pretzels04 May 2011
New Medical Study: Reduced Sodium Linked To Deaths04 May 2011

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Best Diets: Jenny Craig Ranks First, Weight Watchers Distant Third10 May 2011
Weight Loss Experts Comment On NHS Drug Trial For Obese Pregnant Women, UK10 May 2011
Skeletal Muscles Affected By Obesity10 May 2011
What New Research Shows About Liposuction10 May 2011
Promise For Obesity Treatment Offered By New Approaches, Technological Advances10 May 2011
New Media Analysis Shows Room To Improve When Communicating About Weight And Health10 May 2011
Bariatric Surgery For Teens? Most Parents Say No10 May 2011
War Declared On Chocolate Milk; Push To Ban From Schools09 May 2011
Body Fat Percentage: The Best Measurement Of Your Health Risks Say Authors09 May 2011
Obesity In Children Can Be More Than Just Baby Fat, Researchers Say09 May 2011
Studying The Immigrant Equation In BMI06 May 2011
The Spread Of Social Obesity06 May 2011
Weight-Loss Counseling Most Prevalent Between Male Physicians And Obese Men06 May 2011
Weaning Baby Off Bottle Key In Curbing Future Childhood Obesity05 May 2011
Walking And Cycling Have Increased In The United States But Remain At Low Levels: Better Infrastructure And Targeted Programs Needed05 May 2011
Protein Discovered That Contributes To Obesity In Females05 May 2011
People Who Go To Bed Late And Sleep Late Eat More Fast Food And Weigh More05 May 2011
Transdisciplinary Program To Train Scholars In Child Obesity Prevention Created With $4.5 Million Grant04 May 2011
How To Burn Calories Instead Of Storing Them: Turn Bad Fat Into Good Fat?04 May 2011
Weight Loss Surgery Will Pay For Itself: Experts, Australia04 May 2011
Mouse Study Questions Fat-Loss And Longevity Link04 May 2011
'Fatting In': Immigrant Groups Eat High-Calorie American Meals To Fit In04 May 2011

Ovarian Cancer News
ONCO-101 May Prove Effective Against Ovarian And Endometrial Cancer05 May 2011

Pain / Anesthetics News
Short-Term Use Of Painkillers Could Be Risky For Heart Patients, Says Study10 May 2011
Nitric Oxide Impacts Source Of Sickle Cell Pain Crisis10 May 2011
Survey Reveals 90 Percent Of Anesthesiologists Experiencing Drug Shortages Of Anesthetics09 May 2011
IPads Help Reduce Pain And Anxiety In The Children's ER07 May 2011
Conservative Pain Management A First-Line Defense Against Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis05 May 2011

Palliative Care / Hospice Care News
A Comforting Swan Song10 May 2011
Strategies Needed To Encourage End-Of-Life Programs In Underserved, Poorer Communities10 May 2011

Pancreatic Cancer News
Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells Effectively Targeted And Destroyed By Oncolytic Viruses10 May 2011
Afinitor (Everolimus) For Rare Pancreatic Cancer Approved By FDA08 May 2011
Novartis Gains FDA Approval For Afinitor® As First New Treatment In Nearly Three Decades For Patients With Advanced Pancreatic NET07 May 2011
FDA Approves Novartis Drug Afinitor To Treat Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors07 May 2011
Potential Steve Jobs Cancer Novartis Afinitor Treatment FDA Approved06 May 2011
FDA Approves New Treatment For Rare Type Of Pancreatic Cancer06 May 2011
KAEL-GemVax: TeloVac Becomes World's Largest Ever Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Trial05 May 2011
Boston Scientific's SpyGlass® Direct Visualization System Achieves Global Utilization Milestones05 May 2011

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Low Vitamin D At Birth Raises Lung Infection Risk Six Fold10 May 2011
A New Study On Self-Injury Behavior Encourages Quick And Targeted Intervention10 May 2011
Infant Mortality Is Focus Of Workshops Led By Medical School Program10 May 2011
Breast Milk Does A Body And Behavioral Development Good In Infants10 May 2011
Asking Patients About Guns To Become Illegal In Florida10 May 2011
ProvenCare(R) Perinatal Improves Outcomes For Moms, Babies Through Evidence-Based Practices10 May 2011
Bickering Couples Disrupt Infants' Sleep Patterns And Affect Child Development - New Study10 May 2011
Clothes For Girls Too Sexy10 May 2011
Gastrointestinal Disorders In Children, New Screening Techniques And Treatments10 May 2011
CT Scans For Kids' Head Injuries Often Unnecessary Say US Researchers09 May 2011
Breast-Fed Babies Become Children With Fewer Behaviour Problems09 May 2011
Observing Children After Blow To The Head09 May 2011
ChildFund's Innovation In Decreasing Maternal, Infant Deaths09 May 2011
Filipino Children In San Diego County At Higher Risk For Kawasaki Disease, Study Finds08 May 2011
To Avoid Adult Obesity Stop Bottle-Feeding At 18 Months08 May 2011
Pediatric Liquid Acetaminophen To Be Just One Concentration, To Prevent Overdose Risk07 May 2011
Inner-City Health Centers Could Do More To Boost Breastfeeding06 May 2011
Child Acetaminophen Overdoses To Be Put In Check By Industry06 May 2011
Childhood Exposure To Environmental Toxic Chemicals Costs $76.6 Billion Annually, USA05 May 2011
UNICEF Says Education For Women And Girls A Lifeline To Development05 May 2011
Link Between Air Pollution Near Michigan Schools And Poorer Student Health, Academic Performance05 May 2011
Environmental Disease In Children Estimated To Cost $76.6 Billion Per Year05 May 2011
Warwick Research Reveals Violent Child Deaths Have Fallen Over Last 30 Years04 May 2011
Study Suggests Prolonged Bottle Feeding Increases The Risk Of Obesity04 May 2011
Big Child Abuse Death Rate Drop - Are Child Protection Services Improving? England and Wales04 May 2011

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
New CIHI Report Shows That New Medicines Are Not The Cost Driver In Canadian Health Care09 May 2011
BIO Thanks Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Energy Secretary Chu For Biomass Program And R&D Grants06 May 2011
Extension Of Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit Needed To Restart Investment, BIO Says05 May 2011
Microneedle Drug Delivery Systems Moving Toward Commercialization By Converging With Existing Delivery Technologies05 May 2011
The Only Market Access And Launch Excellence Event In Europe04 May 2011
Engaging With Our New Customer Externally Will Require Different Models Internally04 May 2011

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
Pharmacists Add Voice To Calls For Action On Mental Health, Australia09 May 2011
PBS Decision Lacks Evidence Base, Conference Told, Australia05 May 2011
TCGRx Launches MedPickRx™ System; The Latest Innovation In Formulary Management For More Than 1500 Medications With Full Perpetual Inventory04 May 2011

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
Moms Of Twins Live Longer - It's Not That Double Birth Is Healthy, But Healthier Women Do It10 May 2011
USAID Addresses Abuse And Neglect Of Women During Childbirth09 May 2011
Parental Exposure To BPA During Pregnancy Associated With Decreased Birth Weight In Offspring06 May 2011

Primary Care / General Practice News
Financial Incentives Won't Fix The Rural Doctor Problem, Australia09 May 2011
Physician Groups Release 5th Annual Standards Of Excellence Survey Results, Recognized By California State Assembly Resolution At Annual Conference06 May 2011
Victoria Backs Advanced Training Pathway For Rural Doctors, Australia05 May 2011
Rural Doctors Welcome Victorian Government's Rural Generalist Training Initiative, Australia04 May 2011

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Scientists Find Protein's Bad Guy Role In Prostate Cancer10 May 2011
Roswell Park Surgeon Performs Nigeria's First Known Radical Prostatectomy10 May 2011
Published Studies Support Use Of Calypso System In Five-Day Prostate Cancer Treatment10 May 2011
Enhancing The Therapeutic Effects Of Radiation Therapy On Prostate Cancer10 May 2011
New Marker Offers Hope For More Reliable Detection Of Prostate Cancer10 May 2011
Ferring Pharmaceuticals To Support Great Prostate Cancer Challenge® Events Across The Country In National Effort To End Prostate Cancer07 May 2011
Surgery Reduces Risk Of Mortality Due To Prostate Cancer Even For Low-risk Groups06 May 2011
Prostate Cancer: More Soy In Diet May Protect Against Deadly Disease05 May 2011
American Medical Systems' GreenLight HPS® Approved For Use In Japan05 May 2011
Radical Prostatectomy Better For Younger Males Than Watchful Waiting05 May 2011

Psychology / Psychiatry News
UCLA Psychologist Helps Law Enforcement Agencies Tell Truth From Deception10 May 2011
'Becoming' Happy Vampires Or Contented Wizards When Reading A Book10 May 2011
Can Ads Create False Memories About Products?10 May 2011
Why Does Knowing How Long A Bad Experience Will Last Make It Worse?10 May 2011
Successful Depression Treatment Of Mothers Has Long-Term Effects On Offspring10 May 2011
A Drug That Is Increasingly Prescribed, Pregabalin, May Cause Dependence And The Doctors Do Not Know It10 May 2011
Mood Swings Can Be Cured With Psychotherapy10 May 2011
Under Stress, Are We Morally Congruent? Physiological And Psychological Influences On Moral Judgments09 May 2011
Specialist Websites Provide Key Support For Male Sexual Abuse Survivors, UK09 May 2011
Gender Differences In Effectiveness Of Brief Therapy06 May 2011
Responding But Not Answering Often Undetected In 'Artful Dodging'06 May 2011
Scientists Think Spirituality Is Congruent With Scientific Discovery, Religion Is Not06 May 2011
People Pay With Credit Cards When Their Self-Esteem Is Threatened06 May 2011
Brain Region That Influences Gambling Decisions Pinpointed By Researchers06 May 2011
Is There A 'Tiger Mother' Effect? Asian Versus Western-Style Parenting06 May 2011
Who Knows You Best? Not You, Say Psychologists05 May 2011
Holistic Processing: Seeing The Trees And Missing The Forest05 May 2011
Positive Effects Of Depression05 May 2011
Attention, Please! How Innovations And Nobel Prize Winners Make It04 May 2011
Parental Influence Is Key In Teen Consumer Patterns In China And Canada04 May 2011
Psychology Teachers Earn APA TOPSS Award For Excellence In Teaching04 May 2011
Gender Bias In Children's Books04 May 2011
Turning Unhealthy Dependency Into Healthy Dependency04 May 2011

Public Health News
Community Health Systems Pulls Out Of Takeover Bid For Tenet Healthcare10 May 2011
CWRU Signs 10-Year Research Agreement With Shanghai10 May 2011
Health Net Honored By TRICARE For Its Program Integrity Anti-Fraud Performance For Second Consecutive Term10 May 2011
HSE Introduces New Arrangements For Online Reporting Of Injuries And Incidents, UK10 May 2011
FDA Could Analyze Public Health Consequences Of Its Decisions Better With An Overall Risk-Characterization Framework10 May 2011
No Significant Relationship Found Between Unemployment And The Rate Of Insurgent Attacks That Kill Civilians10 May 2011
Ensuring Research Integrity10 May 2011
A Grim Dilemma: Treating The Tortured Prisoner10 May 2011
Framework Convention On Global Health Needed10 May 2011
OFT Evaluation Finds Improvements In Information Provided To Care Home Residents, UK09 May 2011
Care Quality Commission Launches Consultation On Excellence In Social Care, UK09 May 2011
Rangemore Care Home Has Failed To Protect People's Safety And Welfare Says Regulator, UK09 May 2011
Annual Report 2010 From The European Commission's Joint Research Centre08 May 2011
Researcher Finds Life Satisfaction, State Intervention Go Hand In Hand08 May 2011
Health Care Delivery Needs To Be A Science Too, Carolyn Clancy Tells University Of Maryland06 May 2011
Cedars-Sinai's Mobile Medical Clinics Receive $500,000 Grant From California Community Foundation06 May 2011
World Unites To Halt Death And Injury On Roads06 May 2011
Majority Of U.S. Hospitals Meet All-hazards Preparedness Measures06 May 2011
Doctor's Office Is Usually First Stop In Medication Mishaps06 May 2011
The Sound Of Music Benefits Everyone06 May 2011
Minister For Health Opens Conference To Mark Major Progress On National Health Research Agenda, Ireland05 May 2011
Regulator Tells Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust To Make Further Improvements, UK05 May 2011
Workers At Nail Salons May Be At Higher Risk Of Harmful Exposure To Toxins05 May 2011
Bahrain Attacks Spark Call For Mandate To Uphold Medical Neutrality During Civil Unrest05 May 2011
Silicones In Cosmetics And Personal Care Products Affected By New Regulations05 May 2011
Scholars Examine Race, Inequality And Culture In A 21st-Century Landscape05 May 2011
Burgess Legislation Passes House And Repeals Mandatory Funding05 May 2011
FDA Puts Into Effect Laws That Directly Protect Nation's Food Supply05 May 2011
Pakistan Prepares To Abolish Ministry Of Health04 May 2011
Sound-Absorbing Curtains04 May 2011
URAC Announces Finalists For 2011 Awards For Best Practices In Health Care Consumer Empowerment And Protection04 May 2011
Guard Against Heat-related Problems Associated With Cleanup Activities04 May 2011
Efforts To Restrict Chemicals That Threaten Health Should Be Strengthened: Current Law Leaves The US Public Vulnerable04 May 2011

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
Period Of Observation Following Head Injury In Children Can Avoid Unnecessary Exposure To Radiation09 May 2011
Varian Medical Systems Spotlights Advanced Radiosurgery Systems At ISRS Congress In Paris07 May 2011
The Case For Maintaining U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulations On I-131 Therapy06 May 2011
Potential Natural Protection Against Radiation05 May 2011
New Radioisotope Will Improve Cancer Therapy04 May 2011
Maxygen Submits Proposal To BARDA For Development Of MAXY-G34 For Acute Radiation Syndrome04 May 2011
Sectra Receives FDA Clearance For MicroDose Mammography Modality04 May 2011
Reducing Radiation Dose With Breast Shields04 May 2011

Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals News
Drug Regulators Are Protecting Profits Over Patients, Warn Researchers10 May 2011
New Drugs Commonly Do Not Come With Comparative Effectiveness Data06 May 2011

Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News
23-Year-Old Stroke Patient Attributes Recovery To Video Games05 May 2011

Respiratory / Asthma News
Vitamin D Deficiency In Pneumonia Patients Associated With Increased Mortality10 May 2011
Smokers Undergo The Same Changes In Gene Expression As Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease10 May 2011
Vitamin D Plays Role In Prevention Of RSV Infections In Infants09 May 2011
Rigel Assumes Development Responsibility For Inhaled Asthma Therapy07 May 2011
Five Things You Don't Know About Springtime Asthma06 May 2011
When The Lungs Come Under Pressure06 May 2011
New Tool To Assess Asthma-Related Anxiety Published In Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, And Pulmonology06 May 2011
Asthma UK Response To University Of East Anglia Study About Asthma Pill05 May 2011
Rarely Prescribed Asthma Pill More User Friendly Than Inhalers -- And No Less Effective05 May 2011
Asthma Pill As Effective As Inhalers And Easier To Use05 May 2011
New CDC Report On Increase In Asthma And Availability Of Free Screenings To Get Disease Under Control04 May 2011
Aradigm To Present Additional ORBIT-2 Clinical Trial Results At Respiratory Drug Delivery Europe 2011 Conference04 May 2011
Asthma Affects 4.3 Million More People In 8 Years In USA04 May 2011
U.S. Asthma Rates Continue To Rise, CDC And Partners Reinforce World Asthma Day's Message Take Control Of Your Asthma04 May 2011
GPs Agree That Asthma Deaths Could Be Reduced With Better Care, UK04 May 2011
Lack Of Asthma Training Putting Lives At Risk, UK04 May 2011

Schizophrenia News
"Living With Schizophrenia" Documentary Shines Spotlight On People With Schizophrenia: A Misunderstood And Stigmatized Illness09 May 2011
Virtual Schizophrenia Helps Scientists Better Understand The Human Brain06 May 2011
Can One Model The Social Deficits Of Autism And Schizophrenia In Animals?06 May 2011

Seniors / Aging News
The Body's Power Stations Can Affect Aging10 May 2011
AGS Releases Third Edition Of The Geriatric Nursing Review Syllabus; 13th Edition Of Geriatrics At Your Fingertips Also Now Available10 May 2011
Dr James Reilly TD, Minister For Health And Children, Will Today Launch The Report Fifty Plus In Ireland 2011: First Results From The TILDA09 May 2011
New Insight Into The Molecular Mechanisms Of Aging Provided By Mutation06 May 2011
More Older Americans Use Public Transportation And More Drivers Are 65+, Says AARP Report06 May 2011
For Better Or Worse: Marital Relationships And Health In Old Age05 May 2011
Age UK Announces Its Falls Awareness Week 2011 Monday 20 June - Friday 24 June 201105 May 2011
AARP Urges Finance Committee To Consider Impact On Seniors During Deficit Debate05 May 2011

Sexual Health / STDs News
Research To Target Untested Rape Kits06 May 2011
FIOCRUZ Receives Regulatory Approval To Market Chembio's Syphilis Treponemal Test04 May 2011

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
ImThera Medical Completes European Pilot Study For OSA Neurostimulation Device10 May 2011
The Importance Of Sleep: One-Third Of Spanish Children Do Not Wake Up Feeling Refreshed10 May 2011
Universal Signaling Pathway Found To Regulate Sleep06 May 2011
Protein Keeps Sleep-Deprived Flies Ready To Learn06 May 2011
Study Is The First To Link Sleep Duration To Infant Growth Spurts04 May 2011

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
One More Study: Smoking Can Lead To Addiction To Those Around Cigs06 May 2011
Cigarette Smoking And Arsenic Exposure: A Deadly Combination06 May 2011
No Smoking Policies May Present Challenges To Treatment Centers06 May 2011
African American Smokers More Apt To Use CA Quitline05 May 2011
New UTHealth Trial Aimed At Helping Pregnant Women Stop Smoking05 May 2011

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
3 Gottlieb Physicians For 'Top Docs For Jocks' List10 May 2011
Football Helmet Ratings For Reducing Concussion Risk Announced By Virginia Tech10 May 2011
Most NFL Teams Use Pre-Game Hyperhydration With IV Fluids05 May 2011
Health Vs. Fitness: Why Fitness Does Not Necessarily Equate To Health05 May 2011
"World's Largest Exercise Class" Gets Kids Active Around The Globe04 May 2011

Stem Cell Research News
Muscular Dystrophy, Heart Disease, Cancer Are The Focus Of UCSF Stem Cell Studies10 May 2011
Research Reveals Surprising Clues About Communication In Hair Stem Cell Populations10 May 2011
ASAPS And ASPS Issue Joint Position Statement On Stem Cells And Fat Grafting10 May 2011
Grants, Part Of $14.4 Million To The San Diego Region, Enable Exploration Of Stem Cells' Potential In Biology And Medicine06 May 2011
What Decides Neural Stem Cell Fate?06 May 2011
Normal Stem Cells Made To Look And Act Like Cancer Stem Cells05 May 2011
Spinal Cord Injury Stem Cell Trial Gets $25 Million Award From CIRM05 May 2011
Tweet: CIRM Approves $25 Million For Human Embryo Stem Cell Research04 May 2011
Tissue Regeneration By Extraction Of Stem Cells From Fat04 May 2011

Stroke News
Book Marks Stroke Awareness Day10 May 2011
14% Of Strokes Happen While Patient Is Asleep, Making Prompt Clot-busting Treatment Unlikely10 May 2011
Accurate Diagnosis Of Stroke With IPhone App10 May 2011
1 In 7 Strokes Occurs During Sleep, Many Go Without Clot-Busting Treatment10 May 2011
When It Comes To Clearing Arteries Sex Plays A Part10 May 2011
Doctors In Germany Among First To Use New Self-Expanding Clot Removal Device For Ischemic Stroke09 May 2011
African-Americans With Stroke Call Friends Or Relatives, Not Emergency Services08 May 2011
FDA Expands Approved Use For Carotid Stent06 May 2011
During Stroke, Calling Relative More Common Than 911 Among African-Americans06 May 2011
When Facing The Symptoms Of A Stroke, Most Blacks Report Calling A Friend, Not 91106 May 2011
Leading Experts Call For Urgent Action To Avoid Stroke Crisis Across Asia-Pacific Region06 May 2011
Congressional Black Caucus And American Heart Association Announce New Stroke Research And "31 Days Of Power" Initiative06 May 2011
Was It Mind Blowing? Sex, Coffee, Cola Can Cause Aneurysm, Stroke05 May 2011
Drinking Coffee, Having Sex Are Triggers That Raise Rupture Risks For Brain Aneurysm05 May 2011
Few African-Americans Call 9-1-1 Immediately For Stroke Symptoms05 May 2011
AtheroNova To Address Significant Unmet Need In Stroke Prevention With Atherosclerotic Plaque Regression Compound To Treat ICAD04 May 2011
Improved Detection Of And Treatment For Stroke Patients With Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging04 May 2011

Transplants / Organ Donations News
Full Face Transplant Patient Appears In Public For The First Time10 May 2011
Donor Kidney Survival Determined By Genes, Not Race10 May 2011
For Older, Sicker Heart-Transplant Patients, Hospitals Doing The Most Operations Yield Better Outcomes09 May 2011
Argos Therapeutics' Immunotherapy Platform Based On Recombinant Human Soluble CD83 Demonstrates Significant Promise For Solid Organ Transplantation05 May 2011

Tropical Diseases News
Strategic Partnership Forged Between Alliance For Global Good And Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev10 May 2011
New Class Of Insect Repellent Discovered By Vanderbilt Biologists10 May 2011
Major Progress Highlighted In Study Of Health In Brazil10 May 2011
Malaria Mosquitoes Accurately Find Their Way To Smelly Feet07 May 2011
First Low-Cost And Simple Technology Accurately Diagnoses Malaria In Field Settings Without Blood Collection06 May 2011
Probing Genetics Of Chikungunya Virus Identifies Tiny Changes Separating Epidemic African Strain And Tamer Asian Variety06 May 2011

Tuberculosis News
Grants To Foster Teamwork Among South African TB/HIV Scientists Awarded By K-RITH05 May 2011
The Private Market For Tuberculosis Drugs: Big And Messy, But A Necessary Partner In Stopping The TB Epidemic04 May 2011

Urology / Nephrology News
Bringing It Home - Innovative Haemodialysis Treatment In Manchester Shortlisted For NICE National Award10 May 2011
Online Module Examines Drugs And The Kidney, Australia10 May 2011
Ultrasound Helps In Assessing Urinary Tract Infections In Children09 May 2011
Invasive Tests For Urinary Tract Cancer May Have Minimal Diagnostic Value, Kaiser Permanente Study Cautions06 May 2011
US Medical Students Are Rejecting Kidney Careers06 May 2011
Many Dialysis Patients May Not Understand Important Health Information06 May 2011

Vascular News
Oral Prodrug Of Astaxanthin, CDX-085, Achieves Significant Reduction Of Triglycerides, Atherosclerosis, And Cholesterol Levels In Animal Studies10 May 2011
New "Stop The Clot" Service In Sheffield Shortlisted For Top Award, UK10 May 2011
Impact Of Favorable Blood Pressure In Renal Artery Stenting Explored06 May 2011
Peggy Fleming Educates Patients About Peripheral Arterial Disease Or "P.A.D."04 May 2011
Increases In Peripheral Arterial Disease Revascularization Correlates With Screening Growth04 May 2011

Veterans / Ex-Servicemen News
VA Honors Veteran Mothers And Daughters09 May 2011
VA To Take Applications For New Family Caregiver Program04 May 2011

Veterinary News
Committee For Medicinal Products For Veterinary Use (CVMP) Meeting Of 3-5 May 201106 May 2011

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
Methane Levels 17 Times Higher In Water Wells Near Hydrofracking Sites10 May 2011
GOSS, United States, Netherlands, And Agriculture Organizations Announce Partnership For Private Sector Growth09 May 2011
Green Roof Found To Be A Cost-Effective Way To Keep Water Out Of Sewers08 May 2011
New Biosensor Modelled On The Immune System Can Detect, Track And Guide The Clean-Up Of Oil Spills06 May 2011
Unique, Living Collection Protects World's Blueberries06 May 2011
Portable Tech Might Provide Drinking Water, Power To Villages04 May 2011

Women's Health / Gynecology News
Affordable Preventive Care Available For Women, Says Californians For Patient Care09 May 2011
Top Ways Moms Can Pamper Themselves On Mother's Day05 May 2011
New Zealand Medical Association Welcomes Extra Maternity Care Funding05 May 2011

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