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02 February 2008

How Enzymes Break Down Cellulose; Study By Iowa State Researcher

New Strategy Helps Reduce Errors In Obstetrical Care

Discussion Of The Controversial Bestseller, 'Good Calories, Bad Calories'

iPlant Collaborative Will Unite Scientists Across Disciplines

Improved Prediction Of Prostate Cancer

Partnership Extends Funding For Bioscience Summer Internship

Twenty Ontario Council Of University Libraries Benefit From Expansion Of Resources With Springer EBooks

Largest National Conference For Nurse Practitioners Of All Specialties

New Adhesive Is First To Mimic Quick Catch And Rapid Release Traits Of A Gecko's Foot

'Tweaking' A Strain Of E. coli To Provide A Potential Source Of Energy

Different Patterns Of Brain Activity Exhibited By Creative And Noncreative Problem Solvers, Study Reveals

Relief For Diseased Hearts

Targeting Gut Bugs Could Revolutionise Future Drugs, Say Researchers

Patients With Metabolic Disorder Show Comparable Or Better Results In Treatment Of Hypertension With Diuretics

Connection Found Between Inactive Lifestyles And Accelerated Aging

NanoBio Corporation Presents Preclinical And Interim Clinical Data On Topical Treatments For Herpes Labialis And Onychomycosis At AAD 2008

MUSC Spin Off Company To Test Regenerative Wound Healing Gel

Bone Mineral Content Continues To Increase In Obese Adolescents During Weight Loss

Observational Data Show Transfusion Patterns In Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia Patients Receiving Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents

In Unfolding Budget Debate, Alliance To Spotlight Flawed MedPAC Policy Guidance

Abbott 'Goes Red' To Educate Bay Area Women About Heart Disease

The UV Foundation Announces February Is 'Vitamin D Deficiency Month'

State Health Department Ad Campaign Urges Doctors: 'Don't Be Silent About Smoking'

Poxvirus Potency Uncovered In New Atomic Map

Larynx Preservation Preferred Over Total Laryngectomy

Abuse History Affects Pain Regulation In Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Protein In Common Virus Linked To Aggressive Brain Tumors

Study Of Successful Drug Targets Could Hasten Development Of New Medications

New, Non Invasive Prostate Cancer Test Beats PSA In Detecting Prostate Cancer

Diabetes Increases Risk Of Heart Disease Death For Women

Estrogen Like Compound May Reduce Risk For Alzheimer's In Mice

Bacon, Eggs, Toast: As Many Omega 3´s As A Piece Of Salmon?

Genesis Of Adult Leukemia Being Mapped

Tamiflu Resistance Among Some Influenza Flu Virus Samples In Europe

01 February 2008

Pollutant Fear For Heated Baby Bottles

Positron Emission Tomography Superior To Standard Evaluation Tools In Measuring Response To Treatment

USA: New Study Shows Tobacco Control Programs Cut Adult Smoking Rates

Two Proteins Linked To Nicotine Addiction

Large Business Association Releases Plan To Overhaul U.S. Health Care System

Labor Unions 'Vociferous Opponents' Of Health Insurance Mandates, Opinion Piece Says

Philippines Congress Allocates $18M To Fight HIV/AIDS, TB

More Than Three-Fourths Of Voters Believe Next President Can Have Influence On Health Care Costs, Poll Finds

Reports Examine Economy's Effect On Health Care, State Trends In Family Planning Funding

Jamaican Government Launches Initiative To Support HIV-Positive People, Substance Users, Assault Survivors

An Apple A Day Keeps Dementia Away

President Bush To Call For Large Cuts In Medicare Spending Growth, Major Medicaid Savings

New York Gov. Spitzer Seeks To Expand SCHIP, Create Health Care Program Hotline

HIV-Positive Teachers In Kenya's Central Province Develop Program To Fight Virus Among Teachers, Students

Wild-type KRAS Colorectal Tumours Respond To Panitumumab

Blacks Twice As Susceptible And More Likely To Die Of Severe Sepsis Than Whites

Efforts To Eliminate Tuberculosis In U.S. By 2010 Fall Far Short Of Benchmarks; Greater Outreach To Immigrants, Global Efforts Needed

Women Petition Law Banning Contraceptive In Clinics In Manila, Philippines

Robert Ball, Architect Of Medicare, Dies In Maryland

HIV/AIDS Advocates Calling For Increased Funding For PEPFAR, Investment In New Initiatives

Actions Taken On Women's Health-Related Legislation, Proposals In Colo., Mich., N.J., N.M.

Senate Committee Passes Economic Stimulus Bill Without Medicaid Funding Increase

Needle-Exchange Pilot Program Launches In Camden, N.J.

Ind., S.D., Pa. Take Actions On Physician, Pharmacy Regulation Bills For Contraception, Abortion

Senate Finance Committee Seeks To Reduce Payments, Impose Restrictions On Some MA Plans

About 600,000 Adults Ages 18-49 Living With HIV In U.S., National Center For Health Statistics Data Say

How Scratching An Itch Affects The Brain

Republican Presidential Candidates Discuss Appointment Of Former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor In Debate

Washington Post Examines Implications Of California Health Care Reform Bill Failure

HIV/AIDS Advocacy Groups, Scientists React To Swiss Claim About Antiretrovirals, HIV Transmission

Two-Thirds Of Illinois Public Schools Provide Comprehensive Sex Education According To Survey:

Increase In Survival Rates Of Extremely Premature Infants At London Hospital

Chinese Supplier Of Mifepristone To U.S. Linked To Tainted Drug Case

Employer Coalition Launching Initiative To Provide Physicians Bonuses For Improving Patient Care

Health IT Will Lead To Safer, More Efficient Care, Leavitt Writes

Disputed Total Synthesis Of Quinine By Woodward And Doering Confirmed

The 'Silent Killer' Severe Hypertension Is Still On The Loose

Cause Of A Rare Developmental Disorder Clarified By Researchers At The Institute Of Molecular Pathology In Vienna

Immune Surveillance Similarities In Animals And Plants

Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer Comes Late For Women In Gentrifying Neighborhoods

Potential Range Of Drugs That Are Cheaper And More Available Following Pharmaceutical Breakthrough

Man's Memory Returns

Gene Linked To Increased Risk Of Developing Inflammatory Arthritis May Also Increase Patients' Risk Of Dying From Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers Seek To Deny HIV Its Safe Havens In The Human Body

Oseltamivir Resistance In European Influenza Viruses - Update

ACP Calls On Candidates To Create Improved US Health-Care System

Protein From Herpes Virus Serves As Potent Vaccine Enhancer

Biomarkers Discovered That Predict Lung Cancer Patient Response To Therapy

Nature Publishing Group Launches Nature India

Archemix Earns Milestone Payment From Initiation Of Phase 1 Clinical Trial By Nuvelo

Argos Therapeutics Publishes Novel Approach To Amplifying HIV Genes For Personalized Immunotherapy Treatments For HIV

Lux Granted Fast Track Designation For LX201 For Corneal Transplant Rejection

Distributing The Work Of Evolution Between Men And Women With The Help Of Gene Variants

M's Science Corporation Initiated European Phase 2 Study In Stroke Recovery

Genomatix Takes A Lead In Next Generation Sequencing

Why Is Scratching So Relieving?

Akorn, Inc. Announces FDA Approval Of Calcitriol Injection, 1 Mcg/mL And 2 Mcg/mL

A Pathway Discovered To Turn Off Immune System Cells

Signs Of Resistance Seen In The Onchocerciasis Parasite

Trigger Gene For Muscle Development Discovered By Oregon Researchers

Protecting Against And Stopping The Spread Of Noroviruses In 6 Simple Steps

Infant Deaths Probe Points To Smoking During Pregnancy

FDA Alerts Doctors About Suicide Risk Of Antiepileptic Drugs

NIDA Research Reveals Subconscious Signals Can Trigger Drug Craving

Global Suicide Risk Factors Appear Consistent

Romiplostim Trials For Treatment Of Dangerous Blood Disorder

Risk Of Congenital Heart Defects Higher Among IVF Twins

How Federal Government Evaluates Efficiency Of Research At EPA, Other Agencies: Changes Needed

Supporting Brain Imaging Studies Of Children With Autism And Dyslexia

Ipsen: FDA Accepts For Filing A Biologics License Application (BLA) For Dyspor(R) In Cervical Dystonia

BRCA1 Mutation Linked To Breast Cancer Stem Cells

Axiom Worldwide To Present Prospective And Retrospective Clinical Data On Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression At Las Vegas Seminar

AMAG Pharmaceuticals Provides Clinical Information On Ferumoxytol As An Intravenous Iron Replacement Therapeutic In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

NeoMedix Offers Innovative Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery

CIS-US Announces Approval Of Generic Version Of Choletec(R) Kit For The Preparation Of Technetium Tc-99m Mebrofenin

Smiths Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance On Saf-T Closed Blood Collection System(R) Devices

First Patients Treated In Cytori's Stem & Regenerative Cell Heart Attack Study

AVEO Initiates Phase 1b Combination Clinical Trial Of Novel Triple VEGF Receptor Inhibitor AV-951 In Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

One-A-Day Eye Vitamin For Age Related Macular Degeneration

Proposed Medicare Cuts Will Harm Hospitals While Helping Insurance Industry, USA

Top Hospitals Have 27% Lower Mortality, Annual Study Finds

Africa Action Releases New Report On International Failure To Protect Darfur

Vision Researchers Query FDA About Updating Requirements For Drug Approval

Gene Guards Grain-producing Grasses So People And Animals Can Eat

Bone Medical Positive New Data From Oral Osteoporosis Drug Trial

Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility BlackBerry Edition

Major Genetics Breakthrough Achieved By Scientists

EPIX Pharmaceuticals Reaches Agreement With FDA On Protocol, Initiates Re-Read Of Vasovist(TM) Phase 3 Images

Calling For Medical Device Information To Better Serve Patients And Doctors

How To Really Talk To Your Therapist: Four Collaborative Steps

Cook Medical Launches Online Destination To Educate Physicians And Patients On A Leading Form Of Erectile Dysfunction

Promising Results For Treating Anorexia Nervosa With Deep Brain Stimulation - International Neuromodulation Society

Assisted Living Federation Of America Challenges Presidential Candidates

Trials Begin For Malaria Vaccine Using 'Chimpanzee Virus'

Why Don't Chimpanzees Like To Barter Commodities?

Rheumatic Complaints Not Just A Problem For The Western World

Obesity Prescription Numbers Pass One Million After Eightfold Increase In Eight Years, UK

Graham Norton Stamps Out Stress: Samaritans Stress Down Day Campaign, UK

Workplace Health Low Priority For Businesses Despite Value Of Employee Wellbeing, Says New Report, UK

Election 2008: Sleep Deprivation A Tough Opponent For Presidential Candidates

Knowing Your Rights In Respect Of Local Authority Care Services And Support, When Entering A Care Home, UK

Laser Surgery Damage Is More Than Skin Deep, UK

YDH Leads Country's Training For Bowel Cancer Surgeons, UK

CCA Calls For Wide Ranging Measures In Pharmacy White Paper, UK

Ottawa Team Identifies Genes That Increase Heart Disease Risk, Canada

Lautenberg Bill To Cap Tricare Health Care Costs For Military, Guard, Reserves, Retirees And Families Signed Into Law, USA

New Patent Awarded For Vaccine Adjuvant Technology That Elicits Robust Immunity

Global Initiative To Protect Children From Secondhand Smoke

BMA Response To Government Plans Aimed At Reducing Prisoner Re-offending, UK

"Lose Weight Gain Life": New Website For Patients Seeking Information On Obesity Surgery, UK

Genetic Mutations May Contribute To Preterm Birth Risk - Previously Undiscovered Mutations Linked To Blood Clots And Inflammation

Conspicuous Social Signaling Drives The Evolution Of Chameleon Color Change

Biologists Create Wiring Diagram Of Cell Division

Drugs Or Slimming Groups? Solving The Prescription Dilemma, UK

Stentys Bifurcated Stent Is Successfully Implanted For The First Time At The Rotterdam ThoraxCenter

Environmental Epigenetics Has Potential For Preventing And Treating Disease

Samples Used To Study Medicare Coverage Differ Significantly From Actual Medicare Population

TargeGen Announces Initiation Of Clinical Trial Of JAK2 Inhibitor TG101348 In Myeloproliferative Disease Patients

Research Using Thermo Fisher Scientific RNA Interference Technology Unveils Potential New Targets For HIV Drugs

FDA Grants Priority Review For Schering-Plough's Peginterferon Alfa 2b For The Adjuvant Treatment Of Patients With Stage III Melanoma

ADVENTRX To Present ANX-201 Preclinical Data At Keystone Symposia HIV Pathogenesis Conference

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Submission Of Complete Response To FDA Approvable Letter For LUVOX(R) CR

New IDSA Clinical Practice Guidelines Recommend NOXAFIL(R) (Posaconazole) For Antifungal Prophylaxis In Certain High Risk Patients

MIGENIX To Add 600mg Daily Celgosivir Dose To Phase II Viral Kinetics Study

Kiadis Pharma Announces Successful Completion Of Rhitol(TM) Phase II Clinical Study

African Americans Less Likely To Choose Epidurals For Post Operative Pain Relief

Tackling Triglycerides: 8 Ways To Solve A Big Fat Problem

Keep Father Time From Marching On: New Laser Treatments Offer Gentle And Effective Skin Resurfacing In A Flash

Frequent Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers At Increased Risk For Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked To Eczema

Don't Let Hair Loss Tangle You Up: Dermatologists Can Identify Common Hair Disorders And Offer Solutions

Most Organ Transplant Patients Are Unaware Of Their Increased Risk For Skin Cancer

New Technology And Improved Techniques Arm Dermatologists With Tools To Minimize Facial Scars From Skin Cancer Surgery

Acne And Rosacea Getting You Down? Laser, Light And Cosmetic Treatments Give Patients A Much Needed Boost

Dermatologists Can Offer Top Tips To Help Keep Lips In Tip Top Shape

Teams Uncover More About How Poxviruses Evade The Immune System

31 January 2008

2008 American Society Of Breast Disease Pathfinder Lectures

Treatment In Specialist Centres Increases Surgery Success Rates

New ISO Standard For Spinal Disc Implants Will Help Reduce Suffering Of Back Pain Patients

Progress Toward An Alternative For EPO: Gas6 Offers Remedy Where EPO Fails Today

Increased Health Care Costs, Aging Population Pose Long-Term Financial Concerns, Comptroller General Says

Nevada Shifts Oversight Of J-1 Visa Program, Will Address Abuses

Report Compares Health Of Asians With Other Racial, Ethnic Groups

Epsom Salts Reduces Risk Of Cerebral Palsy In Preterm Babies

Study Finds Improvements In Access To Health Care For Minority Children

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Health Care-Related Funding In Delaware, Georgia Budget Proposals

Ugandan Pharmaceutical Plant Begins Production Of Generic Antiretrovirals

Defeat Of California Health Care Legislation Highlights Difficulties States Face In Establishing Universal Coverage

California Regulators Issue $3.5M Fine Against UnitedHealth Subsidiary For Alleged Claims Processing Violations

Number Of New HIV Cases In South Korea Decreasing, Report Says

New York Times Publishes Several Women's Health-Related Articles

Sens. McCain, Clinton Win Florida Presidential Primaries

950 New HIV Cases In Nairobi, Kenya, Caused By Recent Violence, Sexual Assault, Official Says

Spectators' Emotional Stress Linked To Heart Attacks

Finding That Oral Contraceptive Use Reduces Ovarian Cancer 'Worth Celebrating,' Opinion Piece Says

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing To Review Efforts To Expand SCHIP In 2007

Integration Of Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Antiretroviral Services Could Reduce HIV/AIDS Cases In Africa, Experts Say

Giuliani Should Have Promoted His Support For Abortion Rights, Opinion Piece Says

New Democrat Coalition Announces Health Task Force To Tackle E-Prescribing, Other Issues

Pfizer To License Antiretroviral To IPM For Reformulation As Microbicide

Group Launches Letter-Writing Campaign To Protect Custom-Made Hormones For Menopause

Experts, Lawmakers Call For Increased FDA Funding To Address Agency Problems

Commentary Discusses Improving Patient Safety; Reports Examine State Efforts To Expand Coverage

Hunger Could Be Alleviated And Rural Development Bolstered By African Fruits, Resulting In Environmental Stability

Capitalizing On The Unique Qualities Of Radioisotope To Prolong Lives Of Brain Tumor Patients

DNA Is Blueprint, Contractor And Construction Worker For New Structures

Study Finds Patients Diagnosed With Coronary Heart Disease Continue Poor Diets

Veterinary Health Services Key To Preventing And Controlling Human And Animal Diseases

Variety Of Approaches Help Children Overcome Auditory Processing And Language Problems

Down Syndrome Advocates Increase Efforts To Educate Medical Groups, Pregnant Women About Condition

House Passes Economic Stimulus Package Without Medicaid Funding; Senator To Introduce Amendment To Include Funding In Senate Package

Washington State Health Care Associations Announce Resolution To Stop Charges For Preventable Medical Errors

Sexually Conservative Lifestyle Led By More Religious Women Means They Are Less Likely To Seek An Abortion

Alliance To Increase Robotics Education And Research

Information Session For Owners Of Small Flocks And Pet Birds, Canada

Animal Model Of Macular Degeneration Paves Way For Development Of Cures

Nanofibers Made In Complex Shapes And Unlimited Lengths Using New Process

First-Of-Its-Kind Research To Identify Individuals At High Risk Of Heart Attack Or Stroke 2-3 Years Before Occurrence

Polycarbonate Plastic Bottles Release Potentially Harmful Chemicals After Contact With Hot Liquids

Memory May Be Improved By Deep Brain Stimulation

GPS Used To Study How Children Find Their Way Around

Centene Corporation To Promote Physician Participation In National Back Pain Recognition Program

Making Dementia A National Health Priority In Canada

Alzheimer's Society Comment On Deep Brain Stimulation Techniques To Help Alzheimer's Patients, UK

American Red Cross Launches 2008 National Public Service Advertising Campaign

IFPMA Creates "MyPortal" To Allow Users To Request E-mail Alerts When New Clinical Trials In Specified Areas Are Posted On The Web

HSE Publishes Societal Risk Consultation Findings, UK

First Six Grant Recipients Announced - The Shaffer Fund For Innovative Glaucoma Research

Squeezed Crystals Deliver More Volts Per Jolt

The Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease May Be Reduced By Fruit Consumption

New Liquid Treatment For Wide-Neck Brain Aneurysm

Osteopathy Celebrates 10 Years Of Regulated Practice, UK

Taoiseach And Minister For Health And Children Announce The Office For Disability And Mental Health And The Office For Older People, Ireland

Prostate Cancer Not Linked To Sex Hormones

Single, Common Ancestor Found For Blue-Eyed Humans

Time For A Check Up...Of Your Insurance Coverage

dermaCM Completes Study On Nanotechnology Taste-Masking For Use In Beverage And Pharmaceutical Applications

Portugal To Introduce A Bundled Rate For Hemodialysis Treatment

Links Between Prostate, Cadmium, Zinc Investigated By Researchers

Aethlon Medical Files Blood Contaminant Patent

New Episode Of The Senior Care Podcast By LivHOME Focuses On Caring For Seniors With Dementia

Moderated Symptoms Of Beta-Thalassemia And Gene Variant Linked

Rush University Medical Center To Utilize Radio Frequency Identification Technology From Mobile Aspects

Integration Of Host Tissue With Implants Boosted By Porous Structures

Learning And Memory Modulated By Newborn Brain Cells

Heart Attack Response And Cardiac Damage Predicted By Gene

BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) For LibiGel(R) In FSD

Medtronic Announces FDA Approval Of CGMS(R) IPRO(TM) Continuous Glucose Recorder

Tranzyme Pharma Receives IND Clearance For Its Oral Ghrelin Agonist, TZP-102, For The Treatment Of Gastroparesis

Compugen Announces In-Vivo Results For Two Peptide Anti-Inflammatory And Cardio-Protective Drug Candidates

Report Confirms Key Role Of GPs In Primary Health Care, Australia

Queensland Home Of Student Leaders In 2008, Australia

New Zealand Medical Association Slams Talk Of "Capped Fees"

5 Million Dollars From Former City Of Hope Scientist Names New Academic Center At City Of Hope

Urinary Dysfunction Troubles Men Who Undergo Prostate Removal

RSE Wins Three Inaugural Alibaba Goldfinger Awards

Statement On CMS Announcement Regarding Phase I Of Medicare Health Support - DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance

Epilepsy Hospitalizations Rise After 8-Year Decline, USA

France's Alsace Region Unites Life Science And Healthcare Aid Agencies Under Single Banner, "Alsace Biovalley(TM)"

Don't Use Mental Health Legislation To Lock Untreatable People Away, Says Doctors, UK

Revolution In Understanding Of Ion Channel Regulation

The International Myeloma Foundation Says New Treatment Regimen For Older Patients Could Soon Be Approved In Europe

Results Of Largest US Study Of Pre-Conceptional Folic Acid Supplementation

New HCPCS Reimbursement Code For Implantable Radiation Dosimeter Makes DVS(R) Accessible To More Cancer Patients

Mentor Announces Completion Of Subject Enrollment Into Phase IIIb Pivotal Trial For Botulinum Toxin Type A

How Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type-1 Causes Leukemia

UnitedHealth Group Issues Statement Regarding California Department Of Insurance Exam Findings

Fatal Infections In Critically Ill Patients May Be Caused By Cosmetic Products

New MedBasics Family Health Centers Responds To Flu Threat By Offering Free Vaccinations

Controversial Preservative In Vaccines Excreted By Babies Quicker Than Originally Thought

Study Validates Medication Therapy Management Principles

Science Misses Out In Postgraduate Boom, UK

Nottingham Nurse Struck Off For Drug Errors, UK

CSCI Report Shows Social Care System Is At Breaking Point As Help The Aged Welcomes Government Review Of Eligibility, UK

DNA Vaccines: Precision Tools For Activating Effective Cancer Immunity

Practical Guide To Caring For Your Pet Ferret - British Veterinary Association, UK

Polymers For Manufacturing Medical Devices - The Latest Developments

Unravelling Cerebrovascular Disease, UK

Overcoming Challenging Delivery Of MRI Magnets - New Access Road Built Especially For The Bulky And Heavy Delivery, UK

New Class Of Highly Selective 5-HT4 Receptor Agonists Provides The Next Generation Of GI Treatments

Genitourinary Cancers Symposium Press Program Announced

CSCI Report Shows Glaring Inconsistencies In Care And Support For Vulnerable Adults That Must Be Addressed, Says King's Fund, UK

Welsh Demand Stronger Muscle Services, UK

New Report Provides Information On HIV Prevalence In The U.S. Household Population

165,000 Smokers Quit Following The Introduction Of The Smoking Ban, UK

Dramatic Change In UK Spending Habits Shows The Decline Of Smoking

Education, Prevention, Treatment, Testing - Essential Tools To Combat HIV

Gastric Surgery Link To Diabetes Treatment, UK

ABPI Hails Opportunity To Consolidate Pharmacy Representation, UK

Nancy Menzel On Research Team Given Award Of Excellence In Public Health Training From The US Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

4th Annual - Diabetes Conference 2008 - 18th To 20th February 2008, London

Phosphagenics Reports Superior Pre Clinical Cholesterol Results From APA 01 And Atorvastatin Combination

Tigris Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase I Study Of AFP-464 In Patients With Solid Tumors

Nuvelo Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial Of Thrombin Inhibitor, NU172

New Report Underscores Need For Congressional Action To Limit Antibiotic Use In Animal Agriculture

World Glaucoma Day Set For March 6th

Historic Breakthrough In Fighting Children's Batten Disease As China Stem Cells Give New Lease On Life To 6 Year Old California Boy

Ascension Orthopedics Launches The TITAN(TM) Humeral Resurfacing Device World Wide

Palomar To Debut New Technology At The American Academy Of Dermatology Annual Meeting

Physicians Still Hopeful About Desmoteplase For The Treatment Of Acute Ischemic Stroke Despite Negative Results

Radius Announces Launch Of RAD1901 Clinical Program For The Treatment Of Hot Flashes

Study Analyzes Best Approach For Treating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Researchers Discover New Target For Preventing And Treating Flu

Porous Structures Help Boost Implant Tissue Integration

Accelerated Head Growth Can Predict Autism Before Behavioral Symptoms Start

HD Videoconferencing Links Critical Care Newborns From Rural Hospitals To Tertiary Care Facilities, Specialists

Intensive Insulin Therapy Protects Kidneys In Critically Ill Patients

Anemia Treatment May Be A Double Edged Sword

Explaining Chemotherapy Associated Nausea

Unlocking The Potential For Newborn Screening Research

New Research Shows That IPods Do Not Interfere With Cardiac Pacemakers

30 January 2008

New Analysis Demonstrates Efficacy Of Seroquel (Quetiapine Fumarate) Maintenance Treatment For Bipolar I Disorder

ISMP Survey Shows Unnecessary Risks Still Exist With Automated Dispensing Cabinets

CMA Statement On Health Reform, USA

California Medical Association Says State Regulators' Actions Against UnitedHealth/PacifiCare Encouraging, But Bad Behavior By Insurers Must Stop

Louisiana Charity Hospital System Receives Exemption From State Hiring Freeze

Some Employers Switching To Stipends For Non-Group Coverage

Texas Officials Studying Needle-Exchange Program; District Attorney Says People Distributing Needles Do Not Have Immunity

Combat Brain Injury Symptoms Could Be Post Traumatic Stress, Study

California Senate Committee Rejects Plan To Overhaul State Health Care System

Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Clinton Promotes Health Care Proposal To Attract Hispanic Voters

Bush In State Of The Union Address Calls On Congress To Allocate $30B For PEPFAR

What Is Mesotherapy Treatment You Ask?

Some Scientists Questioning Folic Acid Fortification, Baltimore Sun Reports

CBO Director Orszag Calls For Improvements In CMS Demos, More Data From Insurers

Opinion Piece Addresses OMB's 'Unwillingness To Embrace Change,' Recommends Overhaul

Study Showing Differences In Access To Pain Treatment Illustrates Overall Issue Of Health Disparities, Opinion Piece Says

Bush In State Of Union Calls For Cloning Ban, Funding For Stem Cell Research Using Skin Cells

House Speaker Pelosi Discusses Health Care Initiatives, Other Democratic Priorities For 2008

Media Accounts Of Recent Study On Health Care Spending 'Wrong,' Opinion Piece States

Black-White Infant Mortality Gap Widens, Report Shows

Actions Taken On Abortion-Related Legislation In New Hampshire, South Dakota

President Bush Signs Defense Authorization Bill With Veterans' Health Care Funds

Health Affairs Web Exclusive Examines State Coverage Expansions

5th Mexican Gay Youth March Aimed To Raise Awareness About HIV/AIDS

Actions Taken On Women's Health-Related Legislation In Maine, Washington State

President Bush Addresses Health Care, Entitlement Programs In Final State Of The Union Address

FDA Cannot Meet Requirements For Inspections Of Medical Device Manufacturing Facilities, GAO Report Finds

Brazil To Distribute 19.5 Million Condoms During Carnival

Wisconsin Appeals Court Rules Newborn Infant Qualifies As Inpatient Under Federal Law

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights SCHIP Developments In Louisiana, Utah

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Scrutiny Over Benefit Of Using Statins

Ugandan President Museveni Says That HIV/AIDS Efforts Should Target At-Risk Groups

Tiller Attorneys Ask Kan. Court To Block Subpoenas For Records Of 2,000 Women Who Sought Abortions

South Carolina Collaborative Announces Plan To Cover 160,000 Uninsured Residents

Chrysler Group Offers Buyouts, Early Retirement Packages To 13,000 Employees

Number Of HIV Cases Among Elderly In Puerto Rico Increasing

UK Technology Focuses On Safety

Results Of Pilot Study Of Treatment For Deep Vein Thrombosis

News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute

Preparing For Clinical Trials In Stem Cell Therapy Studies For Stroke, Cerebral Palsy

News From The Biophysical Journal

Designation Of High-Volume Heart Transplant Hospitals Needs To Be Reviewed

New Decontamination System Kills Anthrax Rapidly Without Lingering Effects

New Robotics Will Revolutionize Industry And Services World, FATRONIK-Tecnalia Experts Say

Cheap, Portable Medical Tests Soon Available With Lab On A Chip Development

A Concept For Cost-Benefit Assessment Methods In The German Health Care System

Why Cells That Become Sperm And Ova Can't Copy Their Own Genes

Powerful New Networking Technique Improves Gene Discovery

Research Into Inflammation, Sensory Neurons And Low Back Pain Receives $1.7 Million

Bush Wants Zero New Funding For Global AIDS Programs, USA

When Kidney's Ability To Clean Its Own Filters Breaks Down, Disease Likely

AngioScore Obtains Japanese Approval For AngioSculpt Scoring Balloon Catheter

Leading US Cancer Researcher Receives New Swedish Science Prize

Synta And GlaxoSmithKline Announce Elesclomol Granted Orphan Drug Designation By The FDA

Toxic Levels Of Carbon Monoxide Can Affect Heart Muscle

BioLineRx Presents Pre-Clinical Data Demonstrating That BL-1021 Is Safe And Effective In Treating Neuropathic Pain

Link Between Smoking And SIDS Explained By New Research

Toshiba Receives FDA Clearance For Vantage Titan MR System

Acorda Therapeutics Announces Successful Thorough QT Study Of Fampridine-SR

UK Prison Study To Investigate Link Between Diet And Behavior

Physicians Can Update Evidence-Based Medical Information Using Elsevier's WiserWiki

Frankfurt's Research Centre For Neurotechnology Paves The Way For A New Generation Of Artificial Vision Systems

Viruses For A Healthy Pregnancy

UNISON Calls For Recruitment Drive For Homecare Workers In Light Of Commission For Social Care Inspection, UK

Understanding Microbes For Use As Climate Engineers

Mind Comments On A New Report That Shows Patients Are Living In Fear

Diabetes In Older Americans Rising

Cough And Cold Medicines Put 7,000 American Children A Year In The Emergency Department

News From The Journal Of Neuroscience

Sensei And Humana Inc. Join Forces To Offer Humana Associates Innovative Program For Weight Loss

Comparing Digital Mammography And Film Mammography

Medical Careers Institute Introduces Bachelor Of Science Degree In Nursing, USA

Seat Belt Use In The Rear Seats Of Cars Almost Halves Risk of Death

Rite Aid Pharmacists Have A Heart For Those Who Want To Stay Heart Healthy

New Movement Aims To Inspire One Million Young People To Get 'Selfcentered': Connect To Authentic Inner Selves, USA

Surgical Scarring Reduced By Biodegradable Film

Celebrate American Heart Month By Eating Red

2008 Natural Products Expo West Proves 'Organic' And 'Sustainability' Are Hot, Bucking Economic Trends

Study Links Quality Of Breast Cancer Care And Physician Characteristics

Prostate Cancer Risk Not Linked With Circulating Sex Hormones In The Blood

HiFi DNA Tech Questions FDA In Lawsuit - 'Why HPV DNA PCR Is Acceptable For Gardasil(R) Approval, But Not Acceptable For Safe Vaccination?'

Paradigm Medical Industries To Market Proprietary Electrophysiology Device For Early Detection Of Glaucoma

Gene Logic To Provide EPA Access To Software And Databases To Explore Strategies For Chemical Toxicity Screening

Material Created To Repel Liquids

B-K Medical And Advanced Medical Diagnostics Collaborate On The Introduction Of HistoScanning Technology For The Prostate

pSivida Pancreatic Cancer Study Results Released

Fatalistic Beliefs And Unethical Behavior

Statement From GPhA President And CEO Kathleen Jaeger On The President's State Of The Union Address, USA

Four Out Of Five Voters Favor Stronger Medicare Coverage For Wheelchairs, Oxygen, And Other Home Medical Equipment And Services

President Punts On Medicare, USA

Nanomedicine Research For Prostate Cancer Supported By 5 Million Dollars Gift From Prostate Cancer Foundation And David H. Koch

Agriculture Is Changing The Chemistry Of The Mississippi River

MesoDerm(R) Eliminates Needles And Painful Hypodermic Treatments

Surprisingly Few Auditory Neurons May Be Involved In Zeroing-in On A Particular Sound

Nurse Practitioners Hamstrung And Patients Disadvantaged: Study, Australia

Somnomed Receives FDA Approval For New SMH Biomaterial - Can Now Be Used To Make Dental Sleep Devices In The USA

Determining How The Brain Selectively Interprets Sound

$5 Million Gift To Support Nanomedicine Research For Prostate Cancer

Promising Drugs For Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma May Change European Market Dynamics

Researchers Can Now Determine When A Human Was Born By Looking Into The Eyes Of The Dead

The Medicines Company's Angiox(R) Receives European Authorization For Expanded Use In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)

California Primary Care Association Responds To Senate Health Committee Vote

The World's First 'Operation' Gown

Probable Cause Identified Of Age Differences In Stimulant Response

Amgen Statement On Aranesp Manuscript In The Journal Of Clinical Oncology

Three Out Of Four Americans View Health As Their Personal Symbol Of Success

DNA Markers Of Cigarette Smoking

Mobile Anesthesiologists Announces New Option In Dental Anesthesia For The Chicago Dental Community

Does The Desire For Drugs Begin Outside Awareness? NIDA Research Reveals Subconscious Signals Can Trigger Drug Craving Circuits

Applications Sought For BPC 2008 Practice Research Conference Award, UK

Government Accepts RPSGB Stance On Future Pharmacy Body, UK

Swim The Channel For Diabetes UK

GMCtoday January/February 2008 Issue Is Published, UK

Findings By Stanford Researchers Give Boost To Potential Biomedical Applications Of Nanotubes

Topigen Pharmaceuticals Initiates European Phase 2 Clinical Study Of TPI ASM8 In Patients With Asthma

Virtual Human In HIV Drug Simulation, UK

British Veterinary Association Congress 2008 - Vets In A Changing Environment, UK

Big Increase In Quitters Following Introduction Of Smokefree England

EaglePicher Technologies Introduces First Implantable Medical Cell Designed Specifically For Monitoring Applications

More Smokers Kicking The Habit In England With Help Of NHS Services

Overrule Your Budget Office, Mr. President - By Newt Gingrich And David Merritt, USA

China: Beijing Will Expand Non-smoking Policy For Olympic Games

DOR BioPharma Reports Achievement Of Two-Year Stability Milestone For RiVax(TM), Its Vaccine Against Ricin Toxin

Myriad Genetics Announces Completion Of Phase 1 Trial Of Anti-Thrombin Drug MPC-0920

Breast Milk 'Protects Against Allergies'

Beachgoers Who Stay High And Dry May Stay Healthier

New Vaccine Against Deadliest Strain Of Avian Flu Tested By University Of Pittsburgh Scientists

Gene Expression Differences In Mice Fed Human And Chimp Diets

Surgex(TM) Becomes The First And Only BSCG (Banned Substance Control Group) Certified Product Which Is Clinically Proven Effective In Sports Recovery

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Opens Enrollment In Phase II Clinical Trial Of Bavituximab In Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Treatment Is Reduced To One Week

Surface Logix Achieves Objectives With SLx-4090 In Phase 2a Clinical Trial

Phase 1 Studies Show Promise Of QuatRx's Novel Compound, Sobetirome, For Lowering LDL Cholesterol Levels

Inverseon Announces Positive Phase IIa Asthma Study

Escalon(R) Announces FDA 510(K) Clearance For VascuView(TM) Visual Ultrasound System For Assisted Vascular Access

Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval To Add Transapical Delivery System To U.S. Clinical Trial Of Transcatheter Heart Valve

Cepheid Receives Health Canada Medical Device License For Xpert MRSA(TM) Test And GeneXpert(R) System

Tips For Dry Winter Skin, From The Harvard Health Letter

Global Initiative To Protect Children From Secondhand Smoke

Global Experts Convene To Discuss Emotional Trauma Caused By Disasters

Mask Wearing Students Take To Campus Starting This Week

Lungs' Mast Cells Could Provide New Treatment Target For Asthma, Other Respiratory Disease

Schizophrenia And Healthcare: Survey Finds Treatment Barriers

Kidney Cancer Drug Attacks A Major Type Of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worsens Cystic Fibrosis

New Study Confirms Safety Of Novel Oncology Product For Treatment Of Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer

Group Aid Improves Diet, May Cut Diabetes Risk In American Indian Women

Antidepressants Unproven As Treatment For Low Back Pain

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Nigerian Children At Government Schools Suffer High Burden Of Intestinal Worms

American Academy Of Pediatrics Calls For Cancellation Of ABC's "Eli Stone " Premiere

Anti-Inflammatory Drug Improves Glycemia, Lowers Inflammation In Obese, Young Adults

Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Weekend Set For February 1-3, 2008

Oseltamivir Resistance In European Influenza Viruses

Senate Finance Committee Members Call For CMS Collaboration On Quality Reporting Plans

Commission Recommends That New Jersey Help 'Financially Viable,' 'Essential' Hospitals

Czech Republic Records Increase In Number Of People Living With HIV/AIDS

Coalition Calls For State Medicaid Aid In Economic Stimulus Package

California Health Care Overhaul Legislation Could Fail In Senate Committee On Monday

Politicians, Business Executives, Advocates Call For Increased Funding For U.N. Millennium Development Goals

Physically Active People Age More Slowly

Editorial, Opinion Piece Respond To Guttmacher Report Finding A Decline In U.S. Abortion Rate

Merck, Schering-Plough Offer Explanation For Delay In Release Of Vytorin Study Results

Editorials Address Threat To Veto Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization Bill

E.U. Agency Will Not Change HPV Vaccine Gardasil Label

Los Angeles Times Examines Problems With Pharmaceutical Industry Focus On 'Blockbuster' Medications

Opinion Pieces Address President Bush's Upcoming State Of The Union Address

Tennessean Examines Group That Provides Mental Health Services To Immigrants, Refugees

Snoring Affects Development Of Chronic Brochitis, Study

Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Appeal For Minors' Abortion Records From Planned Parenthood Clinic

Washington Post Examines 'Small But Growing Number' Of U.S. Residents With Major Health Problems Reaching Insurance Coverage Limits

Kaiser Family Foundation Releases New Data On Medicare Drug Plans, Report On MA Special Needs Plans

'More Needs To Be Done' To Curb Spread Of HIV In Washington, D.C., Opinion Piece Says

Washington Post Examines Lack Of Congressional Action On Health Insurance Tax Deduction Proposal

CQ's Carey Discusses Second SCHIP Override Vote, Economic Stimulus Package, Entitlement Spending Task Force

U.S. Patent Office's Rejection Of Gilead's Antiretroviral Patents Might Affect Applications In India

House Republicans Introduce Sonogram Measure

Sen. Obama Wins South Carolina Presidential Primary; 25% Of Voters Cite Health Care As Most Important Issue

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Health Issues In State Of The State Addresses

South Dakota Senate Approves Legislation That Would Require People Convicted Of Intentionally Spreading HIV To Register As Sex Offenders

Increase In Contraceptive Costs At Colleges Reaching Crisis Level, Advocates Say

Hospital Groups Object To Expansion Of Medicare Auditing Program, Saying Contingency Fees Encourage Auditors To Be Too Aggressive

New Mexico Gov. Richardson Might Compromise With Health Care Coalition On Legislation

Advocates In Sierra Leone Call On Religious Leaders To Take Lead On Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness

Bringing MRI/NMR To Microreactors

News From The American Chemical Society

Presidential Candidates' Platforms Reflect Sharp Differences In Perspectives Of Democratic And Republican Primary Voters On Health Care Problems

Learning Lessons From Evolution To Improve National Security

The United States Helps Indian Farmers Compete Globally

MiR-373 Could Be Indicator Of Breast Cancer Metastasis

The Environmental Protection Agency Takes First Step In Filling Nanotech Information Gaps

Protein Hormone In Body Fat Clue To Breast Cancer Spread

The Cancer Research Institute Unites Cancer Vaccine Consortium And Cancer Vaccine Collaborative

Mary Caferro Of Montana Is Recognized For Her Work In Social Justice, USA

Doctors Report Transplant Breakthrough

Medtronic Announces Exclusive Licensing Of Arbor Surgical Technologies Pericardial Heart Valve

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