Medical News Today: Health News for Friday 26 September 2008

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Friday 26 September 2008

Cell Phone Use And Tumors: Congress Hears What Science Has To Say

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A US House of Congress Subcommittee on Domestic Policy heard what science has to say about cell phone use and brain tumors on Thursday. Witnesses included representatives from the Federal Communications Commission, two...
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3 Billion Dollars Pledged To Fight Malaria

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

Political leaders and philanthropists gathered at the United Nations (UN) in New York on Thursday to launch a global campaign that brings together government, non-government organizations and the private sector promising to...
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Scientists Find Safer Way To Make Pluripotent Stem Cells

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

Using mice, US scientists have found a safer way to make induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) without using retroviruses which carry the risk of triggering cancer. They hope the method can be developed for human use...
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Attacking Cancer Cells With A Zone Of Resistance

Missed Opportunities For Empathy In Interactions With Lung Cancer Patients

In Overweight Adults, Calorie Restriction Alone Does Not Induce Bone Loss

Paracetamol Use Increases Risk Of Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, And Eczema In Children

HIV Positive Injection Drug Users On Worldwide Scale

Other Medical and Health News for 26 September*

Senate Approves Funding For Community Health Centers

Merck Follows Lilly, Announces It Will Disclose Speaking Fees To Physicians

Leaders Of Kenya's Luo Ethnic Group Embrace Male Circumcision After Meeting With Medical Experts, Lawmakers

NIH Director Zerhouni Announces Resignation, Plans To Leave Office At End Of October

North Carolina Prisons To Begin Testing All Inmates For HIV

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Medicaid Developments In Three States

Washington, D.C., To Launch HIV/AIDS Prevention Ad Campaign In Response To Report

Obama Ad Attacks McCain's Position On Stem Cell Research

GAO Estimates 6.5M Child Medicaid Beneficiaries Have Untreated Tooth Decay

Study Finds 3 Million IDUs Worldwide Are HIV-Positive

New York City Blacks More Likely Than Other Races To Have High Blood Pressure, Report Finds

Los Angeles Times Examines Calif. Ballot Measure To Require Parental Notification For Minors Seeking Abortions

Nearly Two-Thirds Of Prescriptions Initially Filled By Medicare Beneficiaries Were For Brand-Name Drugs, Study Finds

Article Discusses Implications Of Presidential Nominees' Health Care Proposals

Gap In Black, White New Cancer Diagnoses Narrowing In Missouri; Mortality Rate Gap Falling More Slowly, Study Finds

N.C. Gubernatorial Candidates Use Personal Stories In Ads About Stem Cell Research

Polls Examine Importance Of Health Care As Issue In Presidential Election

Nearly One-Third Of Connecticut Physicians Dissatisfied With Work Conditions, Survey Finds

Breast, Ovarian Cancer Prediction Models More Accurate For White Women Than Asian-American Women, Study Finds

Senate Passes Bill On Doctors Providing Information On Down Syndrome Tests

Republican Senators Block Plan To Pass Mental Health Parity Bill By Unanimous Consent

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs $143B California State Budget

Guardian Publishes Several Articles On Poverty, Its Effect On HIV/AIDS Pandemic

Contrary To Reports, 78% Of Healthcare Employers Anticipate No Change To Their Defined Benefit Plan, USA

International Medical Group Provides Insight Into Future Industry Growth

Guided Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Completion Of Subject Enrollment Of FDA Pivotal Clinical Trial

Program To Honor Top Providers Participating In Constipation Educational Initiative For Top Clinical Care To Chronic Constipation & IBS-C Patients

DSMB Supports Continuation Of The Phase Iii Clinical Trial Of IluvienTM For Diabetic Macular EdemaTreatment

CDC Recognizes 73 Alabama Water Systems For Water Fluoridation Quality, USA

AHF Urges Passage Of 'Stop AIDS In Prison Act', USA

How Dendroaspis Natriuretic Peptide Regulates Gastric Motility

Randomized Phase 2 Study Of IMC-A12 For Advanced Breast Cancer Commences Patient Enrollment

36 Million Americans Affected By Hearing Loss

High Levels Of Compliance And Patient/Physician Satisfaction Reported As CAPHOSOL(R) Unveils Positive Final Data

Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Updated Data From Phase I/II Clinical Trial With TRIOLEX™ In Obese Insulin Resistant Subjects

Medical Groups, AHA, 13 Attorneys General Voice Opposition To HHS Regulation

House Passes More Than $630B Continuing Resolution

Lawsuit Filed In 2002 Alleged Surgeons Received Improper Incentives From Medtronic To Prescribe Products

IRIN/PlusNews Examines Effect Of World Food Programme Pullout In Uganda On HIV-Positive People

"PEACE Of Heart" Campaign Comes To Metro Washington To Help Fight Heart Disease Epidemic Among Minorities

Phase 2 Study Of DM-5689 For The Treatment Of Moderate-To-Severe Menopausal Hot Flashes

NVP-LBH589 And NVP-LAQ824 - 2 Novel Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors Against Human Pancreatic Cancer

PCMA: Safe And Secure Prescribing Of Controlled Substances Should Be Permitted, USA

Catholic Hospitals Announce Support For New Federal Rules Offering Conscience Protections For Hospitals And Health Care Providers

A Randomized Controlled Trial Of Nephrostomy Placement Versus Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Digitizing Hospitals Is Not An Option, It Is A Matter Of Time - Frost & Sullivan Briefing

Radiofrequency Ablation For Treatment Of Sporadic Angiomyolipoma

UROLOGY NOTES: A Review Of The Technical Problems Encountered And Their Solutions

REAL Coalition Criticizes Homecare Proposal, USA

A Novel Therapy For Bleeding Gastric Varices

CVS Caremark Comments On FTC Investigation Into Anti-Trust Aspects Of Walgreens Proposal To Acquire Longs, USA

How To Diagnose Biliary Atresia With Ultrasonic Technique?

How To Treat Abdominal Compartment Syndrome In Acute Pancreatitis?

Journal Of Clinical Immunology Data Show Privigen™ Demonstrates Effectiveness And Tolerability In Patients With Primary Immunodeficiencies

New HHS Regulation Poses Threat To Women's Health

Metagenomics: After The First Decade Adolescent Growth Spurt Anticipated

SensiGen HPV Assay Enables Major Breakthrough In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Head And Neck Cancer - New Program Launched

The Male Biological Clock - Does It Exist?

Deactivating A Cancer Growth Promoter

Continuous Glucose Monitoring In Diabetic Pregnant Women Lowers Risk Of Complications

To Treat Or To Cure - IVF/ICSI Versus Varicocelectomy

English Healthcare System Failing To Encourage Breast Feeding

Are We Spending Too Much On Health?

Global Insight's Analysis Of Nice's Rejection Of Cancer Drug Erbitux For NHS Use, UK

Published ENT Surgical Innovations Fall Drastically

Novartis' Once Daily Iron Chelator, Exjade(R) (deferasirox) Awarded Prestigious UK Prix Galien Medicines Prize

The Majority Of Children Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B Are Not At Increased Risk Of MS

Identification Of Novel Inhibitor Of Human MicroRNA

New Laboratory To Help Track And Control Tropical Diseases

TyRx Launches AIGISRX(TM) ICD To Reduce Surgical Site Infections Associated With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Dutasteride In The Treatment Of Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer

NICE Issues New Public Health Guidance On Identifying And Supporting People Most At Risk Of Dying Prematurely, UK

Prostate Screening In Patients With 46,XY Disorders Of Sex Development - Is It Necessary?

NICE Issues Guidance On The Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism, UK

Gene Panel Model Predictive Of Male Outcome At High Systemic Progression And Death Risk From Prostate Cancer After Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy

New NICE Guidelines On Early Identification Of Chronic Kidney Disease Will Help Save Lives, UK

Insured Amputee Still Faces Liens Against Home

Selection Of Patients For ReTURBT In Patients Presenting With Presumed Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

The Role Of Interleukin-10 In Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

A Promising Approach In The Prevention And Treatment Of Pancreatic Cancer

World Leaders Commit Record Billions To Tackle Malaria

Warning: Risky Behaviors On TV May Be Modeled By Inexperienced Viewers

African American Leaders Call On Tobacco Industry To Stop Targeting Their Community

On Busier Days Hospital Patients Are Discharged Earlier

American Diabetes Association Celebrates Historic Victory For Americans With Disabilities - Bush Signs Civil Rights Legislation Into Law

Gene Variant Boosts Risk Of Fatty Liver Disease, UT Southwestern Scientists Discover

Pigs Bred With Cystic Fibrosis Provide Model To Mimic Human Disease

NHS Inpatient And Outpatient Waiting Times Figures, 31 August 2008, UK

Meal Tracker 2.0 - Next Generation Of Meal Plan And Free Meal Management For Hospitals And Healthcare Systems

Radiation, Immunotherapy Gives Greater Effectiveness, Says OHSU Cancer Institute Researcher

Sentara Begins International Trial Open At Only 24 U.S. Locations - New Treatment Option To Emphysema Or COPD Patients

Cutting Edge Information Study Finds Pharma Pricing Research Being Conducted Earlier

We Learn Differently From 12 Years Onward

$9 Million Committed To Bolster Worldwide Measles Initiative

MeDS: Protecting Patient Privacy The New Fashioned Way

Value Of Screening In Bladder Cancer

Internet Campaign Boosts Donations To Planned Parenthood, Money Given In Palin's Name

Employer-Based Premiums For Family Health Coverage Rise By 5% To $12,680 In 2008; Many Workers Also Face Higher Deductibles, Survey Finds

New Studies Highlight Benefits Of Coblation(R)-Assisted Procedures In Airway Fire Prevention And Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Physical Therapists Say Appropriate Exercise Can Help Prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries In Female Athletes

11 Steps For Preventing Superbug MRSA Infections In MRI - New Video Released On Superbug Infections In Radiology

People With Disabilities Recover Federal Rights Protections, USA

Public Encouraged To Share Their Views On The Guiding Principles And Values Needed For A 21st Century NHS, UK

Accuray Licenses Technology From Morphormics For Prostate Cancer Treatment Planning

InTempo™ Adaptive Imaging System To Addresses Prostate Motion That Commonly Occurs During Radiation Treatment Delivery

Accuray Launches New Configuration For CyberKnife System To Offer Hospitals Installation Flexibility

Accuray Incorporated And IMPAC Medical Systems To Link CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System With MOSAIQ(R) EMR

Concert Pharmaceuticals Initiates CTP-347 Phase I Clinical Trial - Potential Best-in-Class Non-Hormonal Treatment For Vasomotor Symptoms

Concert Pharmaceuticals Presents Preclinical Results Supporting Co-Administration Of CTP-347 And Tamoxifen

Fluorescent Cystoscopy And Photodynamic Diagnosis

Lymphadenectomy In Conjunction With Radical Cystectomy

Discovery Offers New Understanding Of Diabetes Drug Target

Options For Intravesical Treatment Failure In Low Risk Vs. High Risk TCCA

BornFreeTM Unveils First Product In The New BPA-Free Orthodontic Product Line - BPA-Free Pacifier For Day And Night Use Now Available

What Can We Do For Prevention And Therapy Of Anaerobe-associated Infections?

College Of Emergency Medicine Response To Healthcare Commission Report About Urgent And Emergency Care Services In England

Novartis MF59®-adjuvanted Vaccine Rapidly Induces Protective Antibody Levels Against Diverse Strains Of Avian Flu

Ben Vereen, Tony Award-Winning Actor, Strives To Raise Awareness Of Diabetes And Treatment

WFP Welcomes Historic Commitment Led By Yum! Brands To School Feeding At Clinton Global Initiative

Acupuncture Taking The Pressure Off Today's Emotional Stresses

Melanoma Research Included In 2009 Defense Appropriations, USA

European Medicines Agency Makes First Recommendation For Use Of Amedicine In Children Based On PIP Data

Community-Based Behavior Change Management Cuts Neonatal Mortality In Half

$393m Spike In Cancer Hospital Bill Shows Reform Needed Now, Australia

Landmark Campaign Reaches Rural Kenyans With Tools To Prevent Malaria, Diarrhoeal Disease And HIV

Government Responds To Healthcare Commission Review Of Urgent & Emergency Care, UK

Cybercitizen(R) Health Europe Study Reveals The Tools European Consumers Use To Retrieve Health Information Online

Sentara Begins International Trial Open At Only 24 US Locations

GE Healthcare Lunar Services Retains Number 1 MD Buyline Ranking - Satisfaction Survey On Bone Densitometry Equipment And Service

Potential Revolution In Food Safety Testing

Higher Than Normal Levels Of Two Proteins In Cancer Cells Could Lead Researchers To A Target For Many Types Of Cancer

Targeted Solutions Awarded TA Matching Fund Grant, Children And Youth Non-profits Eligible To Apply

First, Flexible CO2 Laser Scalpel Provides Surgeons With No-Touch Surgical Tool For Precision Brain And Spine Surgery

Statement By R. M. Hayes, President, Medicare Rights Center, On Choice Of Prescription Drug And Medicare Health Plans For 2009

Chartered Value Exchange Network To Discuss Improving Health Care Quality In Local Communities, USA

American Veterinary Medical Association Addresses Livestock Health Issues Before U.S. Congress

Sexual Practice Of Polygyny Skews Genetic Variability

Mayo Clinic Discovery May Help Diabetic Gastric Problem

Bionovo's VG101 Shows Greater Efficacy Than Estrogen In The Treatment Of Vaginal Dryness

Debiopharm Moves Towards A New 6-Month Formulation Of Decapeptyl(R) To Further Help Prostate Cancer Patients

Invivodata Captures Symptom Relief Data In Endometriosis Trial

Analysis Of Earlier European Stroke Trial Supports Treatment Regimen For Viprinex(TM) In Current International Phase 3 Clinical Trials

Eating Walnuts Slows Cancer Growth, Laboratory Study Finds

Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval Of TAXUS(R) Express2(TM) Atom(TM) Stent System, First Drug-Eluting Stent For Small Vessels

New Hope For Patients With Advanced Liver Disease

Medco Study: Medicare Coverage Gap Leads To Drop Off In Drug Therapy For High Cholesterol Patients; Brand Medication Users At Greatest Risk

Ready And Willing, But Unable? Survey Reveals Boomers Desire Sex, But Face Physical Challenges

DiagnoCure's GCC Marker For The Staging Of Colorectal Cancer Discussed At Two Scientific Meetings

America Faces Critical Shortage Of Veterinarians

Project Helps Students With Mental Illnesses, Support Services Prepare For 'What If' Scenarios

World Stroke Congress 2008: "Silent Stroke" Much More Common Than Assumed - World Congress To Discuss Novel Prevention Strategies

Pertussis: Adults Can Fall Severely Ill Too

Positive UK Health Technology Appraisal For Novel Oral Anticoagulant Pradaxa® (dabigatran Etexilate)

Tyverb® Demonstrates Encouraging Results In Phase II Study In Advanced Head And Neck Cancer

Patient Focus As A Key Success Factor In The Treatment Of Atopic Dermatitis

Five Year Data Confirm That Early Treatment With Betaferon® At First Sign Of Disease Can Delay Progression To MS

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