Medical News Today: Health News for Thursday 8 October 2009

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Thursday 8 October 2009

Man's Skull Regrows Under Metal Plate And Baffles Doctors

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

A British man in his 70s who had to have the top part of his skull removed after it was smashed in a car crash more than 50 years ago has baffled doctors when he recently had to have the metal plate that was protecting his...
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New Way Of Growing Bone Could Help Make New Drugs To Fight Osteoporosis

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

US researchers have discovered a new way of growing bone that could open the door to developing new drugs to fight osteoporosis and other degenerative bone diseases by directly intercepting cellular processes that control...
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Stem Cells May Provide Vaccine For Colon Cancer

Written by Catharine Paddock, PhD

Immunology experts in the US and China have discovered human stem cells that "fool" the immune system may provide a vaccination for colon cancer. The study was led by Dr. Bei Liu and Dr. Zihai Li in collaboration with stem cell expert Dr...
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Everolimus May Help Thwart Trastuzumab Resistance In Breast Cancer Patients

What Is Osteochondritis Dissecans? What Causes Osteochondritis Dissecans?

Recovery In Four Out Of Ten Back Pain Sufferers Within A Year

Other Medical and Health News for 8 October*

Program Targets Disadvantaged Youth For Careers In Public Health

Veterinarian Says Owners Should Count How Many Calories Their Obese Pets Take In

$11.5 Million Cervical Cancer Grant Awarded To UAB Cancer Center, Partners

Being Overweight Super-Sizes Both Risk And Consequences Of Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Triple Therapy Halves Exacerbations In Moderate-to-Severe COPD

Medication Effective For Acute Liver Failure In Early Stages Of Disease

Survivors Of Childhood Cancer Less Likely To Marry

World's Largest Ocular Research Center To Improve Quality Of Life For Blind And Visually Impaired

Antisoma To Amend ACCEDE Phase III Study Of AS1413

Michelle A. Michel, M.D., Travels To Estonia Through International Education Program

Gene Linked To More Effective Diabetes Treatment According To New Research

HHS Unveils New Features On Flu.gov

Medical-Surgical Nurses Honored At Academy Of Medical-Surgical Nurses Convention

Medical-Surgical Nursing Convention Draws High Numbers In DC

Association Of American Medical Colleges Statement On Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein

Gordon Ramsay And Alec Stewart Join Chelsea FC To Kick Off Get Moving, UK

Pru Goward To Speak To Women In Pharmacy Group, Australia

While Some Votes Are Still In Play, Other Lawmakers Vie For Audience With Reid

Congress May Address Health Coverage Discrimination Against Women, Domestic Violence Victims

Dutch Provide Lessons On Health Reform, While Europe's Highest Court Rules For Drug Maker

Doctors, Hospitals Lag On EMR But Use Props - New And Old - To Close Gap

States Deal With Hospital Fees, Medical Industry Concerns And Levies On Physician Payments

UNICEF Issues Progress Report On Protecting Children

Science Translational Medicine Debut Edition Describes Research Advances With Promise For Breast-Cancer Screening, Osteoporosis Drugs And More

Novel Abbott Test That Aids In The Early Diagnosis Of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Receives CE Mark

Birth Control Pills May Lead To Unnatural Selection In Choice Of Partner

Air Quality Improvements Over The Last Decade May Be A Factor In Fewer Ear Infections

Depression A Common Consequence Of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Experimental Drug May Work In Many Cancers

Rate Of Ear Infection Complications Not Curbed By Pneumococcal Vaccines

Obese Children At Significantly Greater Risk For Post-Adenotonsillectomy Complications

Targeted Breast Cancer Messages For Ethnic Minority Women Urgently Needed

Two Enfield Firms Fined After Unlicenced Asbestos Removal, UK

Out-Of-Beltway Republicans Answer Obama's Call

White House Courts GOP Endorsements To Demonstrate Bipartisanship In Health Reform

Senate Finance Health Reform Bill Still Facing Challenges From Committee Democrats

Sebelius Defends Policy On Insurers' Politically Oriented Letters

Swine Flu May Levy Higher Toll On Minorities

States Speak Up: Medicaid Spending Among Top Issues

U.N. Appeals For $74M To Provide Emergency Assistance In The Philippines; Health-Effects Of Other Natural Disasters

Study Reinforces Focus On Personalized Treatment For Lung Cancer Patients Based On Ethnicity

Air Quality And It's Health Effects Studied By Mobile Lab

Falling Public Support For Health-Care Reform Can Be Turned Around

International Study On Genetic Impact Of Radiation

Insured African-Americans More Likely To Use Emergency Room Than Other Insured Groups

Emotional Maturity In Adolescents Lags, Even Though They May Reason As Well As Adults

Insulin-Producing Beta Cells Improved By Sophisticated Genetic Engineering

Genes Associated With Onset Age Of Parkinson's Disease Identified By Researchers

Smaller And More Efficient Nuclear Battery Created By Researchers

Major Improvements Made In Engineering Heart Repair Patches From Stem Cells

Rotherham Bodybuilders Sentenced For Selling Steroids

Genes Signal Late-Sage Laryngeal Cancer, Poorer Outcome

New Map Of Copy Number Variation In The Human Genome Is A Resource For Human Genetics

BIO Opens Nominations For Biotech Humanitarian Award

American Association For Cancer Research To Honor Leading Researchers At Breast Cancer Symposium

"Textbook" Treatment Of Nursemaid's Elbow Might Not Be The Best

Adding Diuretic To Drug Regimen Lowers Blood Pressure

Smaller Surgical Margins Safe For Many Skin Cancer Patients

Combining Health, Contraceptive Education Reduces Teen Pregnancies

Brushing Dentures Might Be Best Cleaning Method

Two Malaria Drugs For Travelers Have Fewer Side Effects

Calling All Smokers: Cell Phones Could Help You Quit

Bulimia, Binge Eating Respond To Talk Therapy

Opioids For Osteoarthritis: Problems Far Outweigh Benefits

High-sensitivity Bone Marrow Aspiration Technology Enhances Leukemia Cell Detection

Meniscus Transplant Can Ease Suffering Of Painful Knee

HSE And Police Speak With One Voice On Health And Safety, UK

Nature Publishes Autism Speaks' Genetic Resource Exchange, Tissue Program Support Findings

Health Reform Proposals Include Several Changes To Improve Women's Coverage

Newspapers Examine Topics Related To Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Finance Panel Vote Delayed; Members Await New CBO Estimates

As House Begins New Push For Reform, Taxes On 'Cadillac' Plans Trigger Democrats' Opposition

Medicare Fraud, Once A White-Collar Crime, Now Attracts Mafia, Violence

Workplace Wellness Programs: Good For Health Costs?

Pending Legislation Increases States' Role In Health Reform

More Than 2M Infants, Women Die From Childbirth Annually, Study Says

Also In Global Health News: Carter Promotes Malaria Eradication; India To Educate Tribal Populations About HIV/AIDS; WFP Feels Impact Of Global Recess

Automation Is No Substitute For Accuracy In Nerve Conduction Studies

Cancer Patient Meets Bone Marrow Donor Who Saved Her Life

46 Millon Patients With Rheumatic Diseases Represented At White House

Gene Mutation Linked To Type Of Childhood Cancer

Minister Brady Opens The All Ireland International Conference On Palliative Care, "Pushing Boundaries In Palliative And End Of Life Care", Ireland

Statement By Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Recent E. Coli Story

Government's Cut To Cataract Rebate Will Hurt Rural Patients "Enormously", Australia

Republic Of Cyprus Commits $8.8 Million To The Harvard School Of Public Health To Strengthen Public Health Partnership In Cyprus

Employers Effectively Controlling Drug Benefit Costs

BMTS Announces Pilot In-Store Demolizer(R) II Sharps Disposal Program

Warning On Machinery Guarding After Prosecution Of North Wales Company, UK

Food Manufacturer Fined After Worker's Fingertips Are Amputated, UK

Quest Diagnostics Brings Genetic Testing For Plavix(R) Response To Coronary Stent Patients At Scripps Health

National Jewish Health Developing A Molecular Roadmap For Chronic Lung Diseases

Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Receives The Chinese Military Drug Administration Clearance To Begin Clinical Trial For Zushima Analgesic Aerosol Spray

Data From A Head-to-Head Crossover Study Evaluating FOSRENOL(R) And Sevelamer Published

Health Care Leaders In Nursing To Meet At CWRU

Autism: Genome-wide Hunt Reveals New Genetic Links

First Engineered T Cell Receptor Trial Opens With New Cellular Therapy For HIV

Researcher Solves Mystery About Proteins That Package The Genome

Religious Groups Speak Out On Health Reform

New Poll Finds Strong Majority Of Australians Support Abortion Rights

Domestic Abuse Victims Struggle With Another Blow: Difficulty Getting Health Insurance

WHO Emphasizes H1N1 Vaccine Safety

International Complementary Medicine Conference Set For University Of Queensland

MicroRNA Drives Cells' Adaptation To Low-Oxygen Living

Study Suggests Antioxidants Could Make Us More, Not Less, Prone To Diabetes

Leukemia Cell Detection Enhanced By High-Sensitivity Bone Marrow Aspiration Technology

Genetic Mutation A Strong Indicator Of Age-Related Hearing Loss Risk

Teaming Up For Heart Disease: ASU's Biodesign Institute And Singapore's National University Health System

Center To Study Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Funded By $10.5 Million From National Institute Of Mental Health

Innovative Health Information Technology Defends Against Emerging Health Risks

FaceBase Consortium Launched By NIDCR

Models Begin To Unravel How Single DNA Strands Combine

Baylor College Of Medicine Expands Fleet Of SOLiD™ Systems To Expand Cancer Studies And Other Complex Human Diseases

BioDelivery Sciences Receives $1.3 Million US Army Grant For Investigation Of Bioral Amphotericin B In Topical Leishmaniasis

AVANIR To Present Pivotal Zenvia Phase III Data At American Neurological Association And World Congress On Controversies In Neurology Annual Meetings

University Of Queensland Researcher On The Hunt For Viruses

Rare Head And Neck Cancer Linked To HPV

Case Western Awarded $1.57M For Corneal Infection Research

Myths About Health Care Reform Leave Seniors In The Dark

Strong Link Between Obesity And Depression

Discussing The Bad News: What Parents Of Fetuses With Congenital Defects Want From Their Doctors

Good Nutritional Control May Prevent Polyneuropathy After Bariatric Surgery

Pelosi Emphasizes Health Reform's Benefits For Women In Capitol Hill Rally

Two Million Infants, Women Die Annually From Childbirth Complications, Study Shows

Racial HIV Disparities Are An Indictment Of The US Response To The Epidemic

Genzyme Receives FDA Complete Response Letter For Clolar

Exercise Programs Recommended As Standard For Rheumatoid Arthritis

New Biologic Drug Is Effective Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

Insufficient Evidence To Recommend TENS For Osteoarthritis

Searching For The Best Biologics For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health In Low-Income Countries: Outsourcing And Cash Incentives May Help

Minimally Invasive Operations As Effective As Open Surgery For Stress Urinary Incontinence

Chinese Herbal Medicines For Preventing Diabetes In High Risk People

B-Vitamin Pills Have No Effect On Heart Disease Risk

US Spine Launches New PEEK Interbody Fusion System

Rapid Viral Diagnosis Tests In Emergency Rooms Show Promising Results

UCB's Cimzia(R), The Only PEGylated Anti-TNF, Approved In Europe

Study Calls For Rethink Of Cause And Treatment Of Bell's Palsy

Homewatch CareGivers 'We Care For Veterans' Program Provides 20 Hours Of Free Care To Veterans And Their Families

AtriCure Announces European Approval For Its AtriClip™ System

News From The October Issue Of Chest

Los Angeles Fast-Food Restaurant Ban Unlikely To Cut Obesity, Study Finds

Nuclear Barrier Less Restrictive Than Expected In New Cells

Better Laser For Treating Facial Spider Veins Identified By BUSM Researchers

Primary Care Should Have Systems In Place For Screening And Treating Depression, ACPM Recommends

New Findings About Brain Proteins Suggest Possible Way To Fight Alzheimer's

Institute Of Medicine Report Releases "Smoking Bans' Effects On Heart Disease Risks" - Oct. 15

Evaluation Shows Kidsmatter A Success, Australia

Allergy Prevention

Lowering Costs, Waiting Times For Colonoscopies

COIN Bowel Cancer Trial Results Presented At NCRI

Communicating Person To Person Through The Power Of Thought Alone

COIN Bowel Cancer Trial Results Presented At NCRI

Seasonal Vaccine Offers Some Protection Against Swine Flu

Regulation Of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Development Shown By MDC Scientists

Common Mental Disorders May Be Linked To An Increased Risk Of Obesity

Research Ensures 50 Million Vaccinated Against Deadly Brain Infection

Four Out Of 10 Back Pain Sufferers Will Recover Within A Year

Liquorice Consumption In Pregnancy May Affect Eating Liquorice In Pregnancy May Affect A Child's IQ And Behavior

Women's Education Affects Both Her Partner's And Her Own Personal Longevity

Seven Out Of 10 Eligible Patients Not Given Cardiac Rehabilitation

The Important Relationship Between Flexibility And Health

Wildlife As A Source For Livestock Infections

Tracking Patients And Providers To Find New Ways To Improve Ambulatory Care With Radianse

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