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Abortion News
Senate Rejects Amendment To Spending Bill That Would Have Cut Federal Funding To Clinics Providing Abortions22 Oct 2007
Supreme Court Justice Scalia Says Catholic Faith Has 'Little Effect' On His Work, Including Abortion-Related Rulings19 Oct 2007
fpa Responds To Marie Stopes International General Practice Survey, UK17 Oct 2007
Former Catholic Cardinal McCarrick Reiterates Opposition To Withhold Communion From Catholic Politicians Who Support Abortion Rights16 Oct 2007
Tancredo Says He Would Support Sonogram Use, Halt Federal Funding To Clinics That Perform Abortions If Elected President16 Oct 2007

ADHD News
ADHD: Excuse Or Misunderstood? 57% Of British Public Believe Disorder Used To Excuse Children's Bad Behaviour22 Oct 2007

Aid / Disasters News
Health Campaign To Protect Indonesian Children Successfully Completed22 Oct 2007
San Diego Team Travel To Mexico To Perform Volunteer Surgery On Hundreds Of Local Children With Severe Birth Defects22 Oct 2007
MSF Warns More Food Will Not Save Malnourished Children - Group Calls For Increased And Expanded Use Of New, Innovative Nutritional Products20 Oct 2007
Crisis Of Legitimacy Plagues IMF And World Bank Amidst Escalating Demand For Debt Cancellation At Annual Meetings19 Oct 2007
Humanitarian Aid Not Enough For Myanmar's Poor - UN Official19 Oct 2007
WFP Starts Food Air Drops To Displaced In Northern Uganda Cut Off By Heavy Rains17 Oct 2007

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Are You A Binge Drinker? BMA Scotland Highlights Need For Clearer Information For Consumers, Scotland20 Oct 2007
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week Focuses Campus Attention On Alcohol Abuse Prevention With 'RU Connected?' Theme20 Oct 2007
Assessing The Deterrent Effects Of Drug And Alcohol Testing Among High School Athletes.20 Oct 2007
Big Boost In Numbers Getting Drug Treatment, UK19 Oct 2007
Changes In Gene Expression May Cause Tolerance To Inhalants18 Oct 2007
As Waterpipe Smoking Of Tobacco Increases Evidence Suggests That It Is Not A Safe Alternative17 Oct 2007
Insulin Signaling And Amphetamines16 Oct 2007

Allergy News
Trick-Or-Treat Your Way To An Allergy-Free Halloween22 Oct 2007
Unmasking Animal Food Allergens16 Oct 2007

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
EnVivo Pharmaceuticals Announces Progress On Major Drug Programs Focusing On Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia And Huntington's Diseases18 Oct 2007
Paradigm Shift In Alzheimers's Research: New Treatments17 Oct 2007
Memory Pharmaceuticals Announces Results For Phase 2a Trial Of MEM 1003 In Alzheimer's Disease16 Oct 2007

Anxiety / Stress News
More Evidence On PTSD Treatments For Veterans Needed22 Oct 2007
Clues To The Roots Of Human Resilience Revealed By New Mouse Study19 Oct 2007

Arthritis News
Discovery Of 2 Genes Related To Disabling Form Of Arthritis22 Oct 2007
$3.8 Million Research Grant Won By Musculoskeletal Center22 Oct 2007
Two New Arthritis Genes Identified22 Oct 2007
SMURFs May Be Responsible For Aching Knees19 Oct 2007

Biology / Biochemistry News
The Solution To A Seven-Decade Mystery Is Crystal-Clear To FSU Chemist22 Oct 2007
Singapore's Biomedical Sciences Initiative For Clinical Research22 Oct 2007
Evolutionary Changes In Genetic Sex-Determination Systems22 Oct 2007
Common Field Mice Confirm Genetic Change Happens Fast22 Oct 2007
New Paradigms In The Research Of The Biomolecular Composition Of Water20 Oct 2007
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation20 Oct 2007
Bacteria Use Plant Defence For Genetic Modification19 Oct 2007
Newly Refined Computational Method For Predicting Protein Structure18 Oct 2007
Essential Accessory Protein Determines Whether Pheromones Are Detected18 Oct 2007
Key To Deciphering How To Regenerate Our Tissues May Be Hidden In Sea Cucumbers' Fast Track Organ Regrowth18 Oct 2007
Brightness And Darkness As Perceptual Dimensions18 Oct 2007
Red Cross Blood Services 'Going Green'17 Oct 2007
News From The American Chemical Society17 Oct 2007
Signal Pathway On Mitochondria Decides Whether The Cell Lives Or Dies16 Oct 2007

Bipolar News
1 In 4 People Diagnosed With Depression May Have Bipolar Disorder, UK18 Oct 2007
High Risk For Cardiovascular Disease In Severely Mentally Ill17 Oct 2007
Organon's Asenapine Further Demonstrates Efficacy In Reducing Mania Symptoms For The Treatment Of Bipolar I Disorder17 Oct 2007
SEROQUEL Exhibits Distinct Mechanism Of Action And Reduces The Risk Of A Mood Event In Bipolar I Disorder16 Oct 2007

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
US Announces Boost For FAO's Bird Flu Program18 Oct 2007
Research On Type B Flu Strain Could Yield Clues About Bird Flu16 Oct 2007

Blood / Hematology News
FDA Approves Change In Storage Conditions For Humate-P22 Oct 2007
OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase I Results With Fibrin Patch18 Oct 2007
Canadian Blood Services Honoured For Excellence In Strategy Management17 Oct 2007
A Joint Statement By Civilian And Military Blood Programs, USA17 Oct 2007
Transfusion Medicine Made Safer With Leukocyte Reduction17 Oct 2007
Blood May Help Us Think By Actively Modulating How Neurons Process Information - MIT16 Oct 2007
FDA Expands VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) For Injection Label For Patients With Multiple Myeloma16 Oct 2007

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Sex Plays A Role In Orthopaedics21 Oct 2007
New IOF Report Shows Smoking, Alcohol, Being Underweight And Poor Nutrition Harm Our Bones20 Oct 2007
Treatment Of Osteoporosis Questioned Following New Research On Structure Of Bones17 Oct 2007
Some Athletic Men May Risk Low Bone Density17 Oct 2007
Exercising In Water Reduces Osteoarthritis Pain17 Oct 2007

Breast Cancer News
More Women Are Choosing Double Mastectomy Even When Breast Cancer Is Confined To A Single Breast22 Oct 2007
Chicago Task Force Releases Recommendations To Address Breast Cancer Minority Disparity Between Black, White Women22 Oct 2007
Screening Mammography Program Encourages More Women To Think About Breast Health, Canada20 Oct 2007
Sunlight Exposure May Decrease Risk Of Advanced Breast Cancer20 Oct 2007
FDA Approves Bristol-Myers Squibb Late-Stage Breast Cancer Drug Ixempra19 Oct 2007
Women Attending Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign In Namibia Found Lumps In Breasts, Referred To Physicians For Evaluation, Testing18 Oct 2007
Leading Charity Begins World's Largest Study Into Acupuncture And Breast Cancer, UK18 Oct 2007
L.A. Breast Cancer Activist Honored With Survivor Circle Award17 Oct 2007
Taxol-type Drugs Give Slight Boost To Survival Rates In Early Breast Cancer17 Oct 2007
FDA Approves IXEMPRA(TM) (ixabepilone), A Semi-Synthetic Analog Of Epothilone B, For The Treatment Of Advanced Breast Cancer17 Oct 2007
Cancer Prevention Coalition: The Breast Cancer Awareness Month Misleads Women17 Oct 2007
AP/Google.com Examines Product Marketing Campaigns That Aim To Raise Awareness, Funding For Breast Cancer Research17 Oct 2007
First Lady Laura Bush To Promote Breast Cancer Awareness In Upcoming Trip To Middle East17 Oct 2007
Researchers Improve Accuracy Of Breast Cancer Prognoses16 Oct 2007
Breast Cancer Can Be Caused By Enhanced DNA-Repair Mechanism16 Oct 2007
New Insight Into Trastuzumab Resistance In Breast Cancer Via Genetic Approach16 Oct 2007

Cancer / Oncology News
Emotional Wellbeing Has No Effect On Cancer Survival, New Study22 Oct 2007
ASCO Applauds CMS For Maintaining Coverage Of Crucial Clinical Trials For Patients With Cancer22 Oct 2007
ASCO Statement: Continued Decline In Cancer Death Rates Demonstrates Value Of National Investment In Cancer Research22 Oct 2007
Thalidomide Should Be Added To The Standard Regimen For Patients With Multiple Myeloma Who Are Unable To Undergo High-Dose Therapy22 Oct 2007
Evaluation Of Brain Cancer Vaccine Clinical Trial Is Underway At NYU22 Oct 2007
Protein That Encourages Tumor Cell Stability And Survival Discovered19 Oct 2007
Hope Offered For Patients With Deadly Brain Tumors Via Drug Combination19 Oct 2007
U.S. Oncology Initiates Complete Phase Ib Trial Of Brostallicin Combination Therapy In Advanced Solid Tumors19 Oct 2007
Access Pharmaceuticals To Present Data On ProLindac(TM) At The AACR-NCI-EORTC 'Molecular Targets And Cancer Therapeutics' Conference19 Oct 2007
Telik Announces Presentation Of Preclinical Data On Dual Inhibitors Of Aurora Kinases And VEGFR219 Oct 2007
Scientists Discover New Molecular Markers For Testicular Cancer18 Oct 2007
A New Insight Into Regulation Of The Body's Defense Against Disease18 Oct 2007
President Of Uruguay To Speak At ASTRO Annual Meeting18 Oct 2007
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals To Present Data At The AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference On Molecular Targets And Cancer Therapeutics18 Oct 2007
New Advice For Companies On Cancer Cover For Their Employees, UK18 Oct 2007
Cancer Death Rate Decline Doubling, Annual Report To The Nation Finds17 Oct 2007
New Cancer Targets, New Therapeutics And Clinical Trials Among Subjects Of AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference17 Oct 2007
Existing Drugs May Be Useful In Treating Brain Tumors, Study Suggests16 Oct 2007
Rate Of U.S. Cancer Deaths Decreased By 2.1% Annually Between 2002, 2004, Report Finds16 Oct 2007

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Cordis Corporation Announces Clinical Studies And Events At TCT 200721 Oct 2007
Queens's Scientists Reassess Heart Disease Causes21 Oct 2007
Aspirin Just For Men?21 Oct 2007
Statement On Medtronic's Voluntary Market Suspension Of Their Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads19 Oct 2007
Optimizing Care For Women With Cardiovascular Disease, October 22, 200719 Oct 2007
Mayo Clinic Clarifies Diagnosis And Treatment For Rare, Serious Blood Vessel Disease Of Brain And Spinal Cord19 Oct 2007
Enrollment Reaches 110 Patients In Investigator Initiated, Randomized Trial Of OrbusNeich's Genous(TM) Bio-Engineered R Stent(TM)18 Oct 2007
New Study: Pine Bark Extract Boosts Nitric Oxide (NO) Production18 Oct 2007
Aspirin - Just For Men?18 Oct 2007
Blood Loss During Cardiac Surgery Reduced By Antifibrinolytic Drugs17 Oct 2007
Boston Scientific To Release Broad Range Of Clinical Trial Data Reinforcing Safety And Efficacy Of Taxus(R) Coronary Stent Systems At TCT 200717 Oct 2007
Little Difference In Risk Rates For Angioplasty, Bypass Procedures, Stanford Analysis Shows16 Oct 2007
Medtronic Voluntarily Suspends Distribution Of Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillation Leads16 Oct 2007
UK Chemists Turn Killer Gas Into Potential Cure16 Oct 2007
Exercise Tolerance Is Good Measure Of Likely Progression Of Mitral Regurgitation (MR)16 Oct 2007
Surgery More Likely Than Angioplasty To Relieve Pain For Patients With Coronary Artery Disease16 Oct 2007
Peripheral Arterial Disease To Be Treated With New Medicated Stent In Trial At Montefiore16 Oct 2007

Caregivers / Homecare News
The Effects Of Caregiving Examined By USC Study19 Oct 2007
King's Fund Welcomes 'historic Move' On The Future Of Long-term Care For Millions Of Older People And Their Carers, UK19 Oct 2007
CSCI Report Exposes The 'Maze Of Confusion' In Care Home Selection And Funding, Says Help The Aged, UK18 Oct 2007
New CIHI Data On Yukon Home Care Clients, Canada17 Oct 2007

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
HPV Test More Accurate Than Pap Test At Detecting Cervical Cancer, NEJM Studies Say22 Oct 2007
Traditional Pap Test Inferior To HPV Test18 Oct 2007
New Study Shows Listeria Vaccine For Cervical Cancer Found Safe17 Oct 2007
Two More European Countries Recommend Free Human Papillomavirus Vaccination For Pre-adolescent Girls To Prevent Cervical Cancer16 Oct 2007
Leading Cervical Cancer Charity Tells The Government And Immunisation Experts To Act Now, UK16 Oct 2007

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
New Clinical Trial Announced For Break Through Cancer Pain22 Oct 2007
Medicare Announces Clinical Trial Policy, USA20 Oct 2007
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Commencing Phase I/II Clinical Trial With TRIOLEX (HE3286) In Obese, Insulin Resistant Volunteers18 Oct 2007
Pioneer Surgical Technology Presents Promising NUBAC Clinical Results - New Spinal Device Proves To Be A Viable Alternative For Surgeons And Patients18 Oct 2007

Colorectal Cancer News
New International Colorectal Cancer Study Using Targeted Radiotherapy Offers Hope To The 1 In 3 Patients Whose Disease Has Metastasised To Their Liver19 Oct 2007
Results Of Colon Cancer Study Utilizing Pressure Cycling Technology (PCT) Presented At The American College Of Gastroenterology Scientific Meeting18 Oct 2007

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
National Massage Therapy Awareness Week22 Oct 2007
Approximately $71,000 Of Dietary Supplements Seized At FDA Request19 Oct 2007
Patients Should Ask Surgeons About Using Honey To Heal Wounds Says Research Review17 Oct 2007

Conferences News
The 3rd World Summit On Metabolic Diseases Explores The Latest Findings And Treatments For Metabolic Diseases16 Oct 2007

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Body Image Has Little Influence On Desire For Plastic Surgery, ASPS Study Reveals19 Oct 2007

Crohn's News
Elan And Biogen Idec Announce That Fda Will Extend Regulatory Review Period For Tysabri® For Crohn's Disease21 Oct 2007
Elan And Biogen Idec Announce That FDA Will Extend Regulatory Review Period For TYSABRI® For Crohn's Disease16 Oct 2007

Cystic Fibrosis News
Cystic Fibrosis Study Reveals Potential Therapeutics19 Oct 2007
Solvay Pharmaceuticals Awards 100 College Scholarships To Students With Cystic Fibrosis18 Oct 2007
Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease May Be Slowed By High-Dose Ibuprofen, Especially In Children17 Oct 2007

Dentistry News
Dental Care Expansion Bill Captures Governor's Support, California22 Oct 2007
Despite Bipartisan Congressional Support, SCHIP Override Vote Fails19 Oct 2007
MetLife And SafeGuard Present Dual Option Dental Solution For Employers In California, Florida And Texas18 Oct 2007
1 August 2008: Introduction Of Compulsory CPD For All Dental Care Professionals, UK18 Oct 2007
The Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation Awards Grant To The American Dental Education Association To Increase The Diversity Of The Dental Workforce18 Oct 2007
GPs Cannot Fill The Gaps In The NHS Dental Service, Says BMA, UK17 Oct 2007

Depression News
Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research & Care Act22 Oct 2007
New Data Suggests Doctors Might Not Be Considering Depression Symptoms That Are Important To Patients, Such As Pain And Anxiety17 Oct 2007
Link Between Depression And Cardiovascular Disease16 Oct 2007
SPRI Clinical Trials Now Enrolling Patients For Study Of New Treatment For Depression16 Oct 2007

Dermatology News
Women More Likely Than Men To Be Affected By Acne As Adults20 Oct 2007
Steroids Are Abused For Skin, Not Just Muscles20 Oct 2007
American Academy Of Dermatology: New Study Finds Women More Likely Than Men To Be Affected By Acne As Adults19 Oct 2007
UK Centre For Burns Research Receives 1 Million Pound Donation19 Oct 2007
Experts Assembled To Discuss The Present And Future Developments On Acne Treatment18 Oct 2007
Cutanea Announces Promising Phase II Results In Rosacea With Omiganan18 Oct 2007
Authorization For AGENDA Phase 3 Trial Of Genasense(R) In Advanced Melanoma Granted By French Regulatory Agency18 Oct 2007
Advances In The Science Of Wound Healing And Care17 Oct 2007

Diabetes News
European Medicine Agency (EMEA) Confirms Positive Avandia Benefit Risk Assessment21 Oct 2007
Mothers With Diabetes Parted From Newborns, UK21 Oct 2007
Growth Hormone Applied To Diabetes Wound Healing20 Oct 2007
No More Diabetes Discrimination For Ambulance Drivers, UK20 Oct 2007
Rhesus Macaques Cross-Species Transplant Brings Us A Step Closer To Diabetes Cure For Humans19 Oct 2007
Pharmacists Help Patients With Diabetes Manage Their Disease19 Oct 2007
European Medicines Agency Confirms Positive Benefit-Risk Balance For Rosiglitazone And Pioglitazone19 Oct 2007
FDA Clears MDN-CGS(R) Intravenous Insulin Dosing Software19 Oct 2007
Report On Exenatide For Diabetes18 Oct 2007
DSMB Supports Continuation Of The Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of Medidur(TM) FA For The Treatment Of DME18 Oct 2007
Acute Pancreatitis Maybe Linked To Diabetes Type 2 Drug Byetta, FDA Announces17 Oct 2007
Link Between Drugs And Diabetes Discovered17 Oct 2007
Vitae Pharmaceuticals And Boehringer Ingelheim Announce A Major Collaboration To Develop Novel Treatments For Diabetes And Metabolic Diseases17 Oct 2007
Exelixis Reports Top-Line Results Of The Phase 2 Trial Of XL784 In Patients With Proteinuria Associated With Diabetic Nephropathy17 Oct 2007

Dyslexia News
25th Anniversary Of BIDMC Dyslexia Research Lab17 Oct 2007

Ear, Nose and Throat News
AAO-HNSF Host To "Otolaryngology In The Service Of Peace"19 Oct 2007
Researchers Call For Physicians To Avoid Overprescribing Antibiotics For Pediatric Ear Infections17 Oct 2007

Epilepsy News
Largest Trial Of Epilepsy Drugs Publishes Findings, UK17 Oct 2007
New Data Published In Neurology Show Once-Daily Lamictal XR Significantly Reduced Partial Seizures In Patients With Epilepsy16 Oct 2007

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
FDA Announces Revisions To Labels For Cialis, Levitra And Viagra19 Oct 2007

Eye Health / Blindness News
Children's Vision Screening Is Failing, Awareness Of Free NHS Sight Tests For Under-16s Must Be Increased, UK22 Oct 2007
Millions Of People With Wet AMD Face Blindness, Social Isolation And Psychological Ill Health21 Oct 2007
Medical Nanoimaging Pinpoints Cause Of Cataracts21 Oct 2007
Computer Simulator Allows Visually Impaired To Drive21 Oct 2007
Investigators Identify Specific Cell That Causes Eye Cancer, Disproving Long Held Theory20 Oct 2007
Your Vision - Launch Of Our Eye Care Campaign, UK19 Oct 2007
St. Jude Identifies The Specific Cell That Causes Eye Cancer, Disproving Long-Held Theory19 Oct 2007
Pioneer In 'Chaos Theory' To Talk At UH About Human, Animal Eyes19 Oct 2007
New Survey Shows Few Americans Taking Care Of Their Most Valued Sense: Eyesight19 Oct 2007
Study Questions Assumptions About Human Sensitivity To Biological Motion18 Oct 2007
Ophthalmologists Concerned About AMD Patients' Access To Avastin18 Oct 2007
Disguising Your Eyes This Halloween?18 Oct 2007
International Survey Shows People Over Forty Ignore Risk Of Blindness17 Oct 2007
Elevated Homocysteine Levels Have Impact On Vision16 Oct 2007

Fertility News
American Fertility Association Calls For Expanded Research To Advance New Technology To Screen Embryos For Genetic Abnormalities19 Oct 2007
Gene Defects Could Be New Cause Of Male Infertility19 Oct 2007
The Latest About Male Infertility And Testosterone From NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell18 Oct 2007
The Latest About Male Infertility And Testosterone18 Oct 2007
3-D/4-D-Guided Embryo Transfer And New Placement Target Improve In-Vitro Fertilization17 Oct 2007

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Lambeth GPs Use Text Messaging To Boost Flu Immunisations, UK20 Oct 2007
For Older Adults, It's Time To Schedule Flu And Other Life-Saving Shots, Advises The American Geriatrics Society's Foundation For Health In Aging19 Oct 2007
Influenza Spreads Readily In Winter Conditions18 Oct 2007
Want To Stop Flu? Focus On Children's Hygiene17 Oct 2007
Flu Season Is Here -- Vaccinations Are Still Plentiful17 Oct 2007
Clues To Next Pandemic Found In Structure Of Influenza B Virus Protein16 Oct 2007
Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition Issues New Report To Help Improve Low Childhood Influenza Immunization Rates16 Oct 2007

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Clinical Studies Show REMICADE® Reduces Incidence Of Bowel Surgeries In Ulcerative Colitis Patients21 Oct 2007
Study Of Bacteria Which Colonizes The Gut And Causes Food Poisoning19 Oct 2007
Water Supply Made Safe By Ultraviolet Light19 Oct 2007
Prolonged Release Of Mesalamine In An In Vitro Study Using A Simulated Colon18 Oct 2007
Long-Term Survival For Hepatocellular Carcinoma Induced By Intra-Arterial Combination Chemotherapy18 Oct 2007
Baicalin Has Potential To Be A Therapeutic Tool For Severe Acute Pancreatitis18 Oct 2007
New Diagnostic Discovered For Peritoneal Dialysis18 Oct 2007
Anesthetic Lollipop Prepares Patients For Upper GI Endoscopy17 Oct 2007
E.coli 0157 And Salmonella: Understanding, Combating Foodborne Pathogens17 Oct 2007
HIV-Positive Patients Found To Have A Low Prevalence Of H Pylori17 Oct 2007
Can The Spleen Prohibit Tumor Cell Proliferation?17 Oct 2007
REMICADE Reduces Incidence Of Bowel Surgeries In Ulcerative Colitis Patients, Shown By Clinical Studies17 Oct 2007
New Analyses Of Long-term LIALDA (mesalamine) Data Presented At ACG17 Oct 2007
Use Of Common, But Potentially Dangerous, Pain Medicines Underreported17 Oct 2007
Racial And Ethnic Differences In Colorectal Cancer Emphasize Importance Of Screening17 Oct 2007
Potential Health Concerns Raised Relating To Consumption Of Raw Fish16 Oct 2007
Impact On Productivity From Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Measured By Study16 Oct 2007
Night-Time Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep, New Studies Reveal16 Oct 2007
Gastric Bypass Patients Should Be Alert To Potential Problems16 Oct 2007
Little Known, But Potentially Serious, Manifestations Of Acid Reflux Highlighted By Studies16 Oct 2007
Cancer Protection and Mesalamine Linked For High Risk Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients16 Oct 2007
Screening For Colorectal Cancer Remains Essential For Elderly Americans16 Oct 2007
Results Of Review Of Probiotic Research16 Oct 2007
Tumor Angiogenesis Gene Specifically Manipulated16 Oct 2007
Ultrasound-Guided Liver Biopsy Is The Procedure Of Choice, Over 2 Decades Experience Shows16 Oct 2007
Misdiagnosis Of Pancreatic Cancer Can Be Caused By A Tumor Marker Ca 19-9 In Diabetics16 Oct 2007
Satisfactory Anti-Cancer Effects On Hepatocellular Carcinoma Found In A Chinese Medicine16 Oct 2007
Ocera Therapeutics Announces Positive Results With AST-120 In Pouchitis16 Oct 2007
New Analysis Of Study Data Shows That Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) Delivers Rapid Symptom Relief For Ulcerative Colitis Patients16 Oct 2007
New Analyses Of Long-Term LIALDA(TM) (mesalamine) Data Presented At ACG16 Oct 2007

Genetics News
Three Of Four Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidates Say They Support Efforts To Ban Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer22 Oct 2007
Key Changes To 'Language Gene' Shared By Neandertals And Humans20 Oct 2007
Beware Of The Limitations Of Genetic Ancestry Tests20 Oct 2007
Case Of The Lethal Genes Solved By Massive Reanalysis Of Genome Data20 Oct 2007
Development Of Personalized Molecular Diagnostics To Improve Patient Outcomes And Reduce Healthcare Costs18 Oct 2007
Researchers Discover Enzyme That Makes Us Genetically Unique18 Oct 2007
Gender Indicated Not Just By Chromosomes But By Sex Hormone Signature18 Oct 2007
Evidence Of Same-Sex Mating In Nature: The Story Of Cryptococcus Neoformans18 Oct 2007
Inconsistencies With Neanderthal Genomic DNA Sequences18 Oct 2007
Einstein Researcher Receives NIH Grant To Support The Development Of Technologies For Exploring Epigenetic Regulation Of The Human Genome17 Oct 2007
Study Identifies Pathway Required For Normal Reproductive Development16 Oct 2007
Study Of Reliability And Reasons For Psychological Exclusions In Bariatric Surgery16 Oct 2007
Microarray Sequence Capture Speeds Large-Scale Resequencing Of Targeted Genomic Regions16 Oct 2007

Gout News
Savient Pharmaceuticals Completes Puricase Phase 3 Studies For Treatment-Failure Gout19 Oct 2007

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
National Nurses Movement Lauds Al Gore For Leadership On Single-Payer Healthcare22 Oct 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Features Recent Developments In 2008 Presidential Campaign22 Oct 2007
Health Care Quality Scores Unveiled By California's Office Of The Patient Advocate19 Oct 2007
Reports Examine Health Insurance Reform, Single-Payer System NEJM Perspective Discusses New Medicare Reimbursement Rule19 Oct 2007
Officials In Kansas, Rhode Island Discuss Health Care Proposals19 Oct 2007
Delay In Chrysler Contract Vote Might Stall Ford Negotiations With United Auto Workers19 Oct 2007
San Francisco Chronicle Examines Private Health Care Advocacy Field19 Oct 2007
Maryland County Plan To Provide Affordable, Coordinated Care For Uninsured Residents19 Oct 2007
Private/Public Insurance Mix Is Most Practical Way To Achieve Universal Coverage, New Report Finds19 Oct 2007
Kaiser Family Foundation Offers New Tool For Examining Presidential Candidates' Health Care Proposals; JAMA Commentaries Discuss18 Oct 2007
California Health Care Reform Debate 'Divisive,' Today Reports18 Oct 2007
AP/Long Island Newsday Examines Major Presidential Candidates Views On Government Involvement In Issues Such As Health Care18 Oct 2007
Comparing Public And Private Health Insurance: Would A Single-Payer System Save Enough To Cover The Uninsured?18 Oct 2007
All U.S. Residents Should Contribute To Their Own Medical Care, Op-Ed States17 Oct 2007
California Unions, Consumer Groups To Launch Campaign Opposing Gov. Schwarzenegger's Health Care Proposal17 Oct 2007
GM Releases Details Of New Contract With UAW17 Oct 2007
Washington Post Special Section Looks At Health Insurance Options17 Oct 2007
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Vetoes Bill That Would Have Required Some Health Care Plans To Cover HPV Vaccination17 Oct 2007
U.S. Should Move Away From Employer-Based Health Care Coverage, Op-Ed States16 Oct 2007
Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation That Would Prevent High Rate Increase For Private Health Plans16 Oct 2007
Maryland Insurance Administration, Medical Malpractice Insurer Dispute Dividend16 Oct 2007
Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority Board Rejects Proposal For High-Deductible Prescription Drug Plan16 Oct 2007
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Vetoes Democrats' Health Care Overhaul Bill16 Oct 2007

Hearing / Deafness News
FDA Reports Hearing Loss Linked To Viagra And Other PDE5 Inhibitors22 Oct 2007
Hearing Loss Due To Antibiotics May Be Prevented By Genetically Screening Patients Beforehand20 Oct 2007

HIV / AIDS News
European CHMP Issues Positive Opinion For ATRIPLA(R) (Efavirenz 600mg/Emtricitabine 200 Mg/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300 Mg)22 Oct 2007
Schwarzenegger Lacked 'Political Courage' When He Vetoed Prison Condom Bill, Editorial Says22 Oct 2007
Scientists Track Progression Of HIV To AIDS, Study Says22 Oct 2007
HIV/AIDS Will Hinder Namibia's Development Efforts Without Increases In Treatment, Prevention Programs, Report Says22 Oct 2007
HIV/AIDS Prevention Among MSM In China Remains A Challenge, Health Official Says22 Oct 2007
European Commission Lifts Suspension On Sale Of Roche's Antiretroviral Viracept22 Oct 2007
African Women With Inadequate Food Supply Are More Likely To Have High Risk Sex22 Oct 2007
Older Men With HIV Often Have Sex Without Condoms21 Oct 2007
FDA Approves New HIV Drug - Raltegravir Tablets Used In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents19 Oct 2007
European CHMP Issues Positive Opinion For ATRIPLA(R) (efavirenz 600 Mg/ Emtricitabine 200 Mg/tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300 Mg)19 Oct 2007
U.S. Lawmakers Should Not Condone Efforts By Thailand To Issue Compulsory Licenses For Antiretrovirals, Opinion Piece Says19 Oct 2007
UNHCR Launches HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign Among High-Risk Groups In Nepal19 Oct 2007
Botswana Lawmakers Plan Release Of Report Gauging Public Opinion On National Response To HIV/AIDS19 Oct 2007
HIV Linked To Increased Risk Of ESRD In African Americans19 Oct 2007
WHO To Launch Campaign Aimed At Improving Nutrition Among HIV-Positive People In South, Southeast Asia18 Oct 2007
Clinton Foundation To Provide $38M To Kenya To Increase Treatment Access Among Children Living With HIV/AIDS18 Oct 2007
Thailand's FDA Registers Generic Version Of Abbott's Antiretroviral Aluvia For Use Under Compulsory Licensing Program18 Oct 2007
CMA-Sponsored Legislation To Facilitate Routine HIV Screening Signed Into Law, USA17 Oct 2007
Genetic Journey Of HIV Tracked From Birth To Death17 Oct 2007
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs, Vetoes HIV/AIDS-Related Bills17 Oct 2007
Percentage Of People Living With AIDS At Time Of HIV Diagnosis Higher In Rural Areas Of Japan, Study Says17 Oct 2007
India's NACO, UNAIDS Launch Five-Year Campaign To Fight Spread Of HIV/AIDS In Northeastern States17 Oct 2007
60% Of HIV-Positive People In Africa Who Begin Antiretroviral Treatment Still Taking Drugs After Two Years, Study Says17 Oct 2007
Older African-American Men With HIV Often Have Sex Without Condoms16 Oct 2007
Physicians In San Francisco Identify Kaposi's Sarcoma Cluster Among HIV-Positive MSM16 Oct 2007
Vietnam Should Improve Efficiency Of HIV/AIDS Control Programs To Reduce Impact, Spread Of The Disease, Deputy PM Says16 Oct 2007
New HIV Cases Among Married Couples In Thailand Increasing, Survey Says16 Oct 2007
FDA Approves Merck's Antiretroviral Raltegravir16 Oct 2007
HIV Treatment Discontinued By Many In Africa16 Oct 2007

Huntingtons Disease News
Animal Study Identifies Potential Treatment For Huntington's Disease19 Oct 2007

Hypertension News
MedImpact Study Highlights Treatment Challenges Among Those Suffering From Hypertension18 Oct 2007
Pine Bark Extract Boosts Healthy Nitric Oxide Production, Increasing Blood Flow, Muscle Oxygen Supply18 Oct 2007
Eating Garlic Boosts Hydrogen Sulfide Which Relaxes Arteries16 Oct 2007

Immune System / Vaccines News
Ubiquitin Builds Up An Immune Response22 Oct 2007
FDA Expands Age Range For Use Of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine21 Oct 2007
Study Finds Immune Cells Fighting Chronic Infections Become Progressively 'Exhausted,' Ineffective19 Oct 2007
2007-08 Adult Immunization Schedule Endorsed By Internists And Published In Annals Of Internal Medicine19 Oct 2007
Actress And Mother Jennifer Garner Joins American Lung Association To Encourage Americans To Get An Influenza Vaccination19 Oct 2007
Biovest Announces Strategy For Seeking Early Approval Of Its Anti-Cancer Vaccine For Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma18 Oct 2007
Malaria Vaccine Trial On Babies Shows Promising Results18 Oct 2007
Enzyme Synergy Shown To Perpetuate Sleeping Sickness18 Oct 2007

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
ADPH Offers Tuberculosis Skin Tests22 Oct 2007
Sanofi Pasteur Receives FDA Approval Of Meningococcal Vaccine For Children20 Oct 2007
West Nile Virus' Spread Through Nerve Cells Linked To Serious Complication20 Oct 2007
WHO EURO Region Ministerial Forum On TB Must Reach Out Beyond Borders Of Europe19 Oct 2007
Preventing Tuberculosis Reactivation19 Oct 2007
New Model Predicts More Virulent Microbes18 Oct 2007
GenPrime Initiates External Clinical Trials Of Its Bacterial Contamination Test For Rapid Detection Of Bacteria In Platelets18 Oct 2007
Septic Survival: Boys With Blood Infection Suffer More Severely Than Girls18 Oct 2007

Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News
Review Of Probiotic Trial Research Finds Only Bifantis(R) Able To Claim Efficacy Versus Placebo For IBS Symptoms16 Oct 2007

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) Signs-On To IMedicor22 Oct 2007
What Are The Most Popular Prescription Drugs Online? EDrugSearch.com Shares Data On Their Top Searches For September 200722 Oct 2007
Public Debate: Nanomedicine… Hype? Or A Real Revolution In Healthcare?21 Oct 2007
Biology Image Library Launched By BioMed Central20 Oct 2007
ESRC Helps People Frightened By New Technology19 Oct 2007
Consumer Health Data Explosion Paves Way For Imedicor - Industry's First Free HIPAA Compliant Health Exchange Boosts Physician Collaboration17 Oct 2007
IT Aiding Indigenous Health Crisis, University Of Queensland, Australia17 Oct 2007

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
New Virus Drug Will Have To Shoot At Moving Targets20 Oct 2007
Hepatitis C Testing Recommended For Anyone With A Tattoo20 Oct 2007
Initial Results Of Phase II Study With HCV Protease Inhibitor Boceprevir In Treatment-Naive Hepatitis C Patients Show A High Rate Of Early Response19 Oct 2007
Liver Fibrosis Will Be Treated By A Potential Target17 Oct 2007
Discovery Of New Antiviral Mechanism In Mammals May Improve Treatment Of Hepatitis C Infections17 Oct 2007
The 58th Annual Meeting Of The American Association For The Study Of Liver Diseases, Boston, Nov. 2-616 Oct 2007

Lung Cancer News
GSK Receives Approval For Hycamtin® (topotecan) Capsules For The Treatment Of Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer21 Oct 2007
Pharmion Initiates Pivotal Phase 3 Study Of Amrubicin In Small Cell Lung Cancer18 Oct 2007
DMP1 Deletion Cooperates With Oncogenic K-ras In Lung Cancer16 Oct 2007
GSK Receives Approval For HYCAMTIN(R) (topotecan) Capsules For The Treatment Of Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer16 Oct 2007

Lupus News
Dr. Jill Buyon To Receive Evelyn V. Hess Research Award - Lupus Foundation Of America19 Oct 2007

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Micromet Receives Regulatory Approval To Conduct A Phase 2 Clinical Trial Investigating MT103 (MEDI-538) In Patients With Leukemia19 Oct 2007
The Critical Role Of Proteins In MLL Leukemogenesis17 Oct 2007

Medical Devices News
UCSF Work In Maternal Safety Furthered By MacArthur Grant Of $11 Million22 Oct 2007
'Oscars Of Invention' Honour UTMB Researchers Who Created Artificial Immune System20 Oct 2007
Biomedical Engineer Inspired By Sticky Mussels, Findings Have Potential Biosensor Applications19 Oct 2007
Clinical Trials Of New Stent Using Revolutionary Biomaterial19 Oct 2007
AMD Telemedicine Develops Deployable Telemedicine Kit19 Oct 2007
First Joint Venture Medical Device Released By NTU And Insightra Medical Inc.18 Oct 2007
Hydrogen's Secrets Unlocked To Reveal Polymorphism In Pharmaceuticals18 Oct 2007
Leads To Muscle Degeneration Uncovered By Massive MicroRNA Scan18 Oct 2007
Grant-Funded DNA Sequencer To Boost Genetic Science Research At UH18 Oct 2007
In Arthritis Studies Animal Use Will Be Minimized Using In Vitro Models18 Oct 2007
New Near-Infrared Contrast Agent Reveals Bone- And Breast-Cancer-Related Microcalcifications17 Oct 2007
New Approach To Fighting Cancer Using Gold Nanorods17 Oct 2007
Psychosocial Stress Study Will Measure Exposure To Daily Life Stressors Using eWatch17 Oct 2007
Bending Light Backwards For Chemical Threat Sensors, Communications Equipment And Medical Diagnostics Tools17 Oct 2007
Research To Improve Hospital Care Supported By $4 Million AHRQ Grant16 Oct 2007
Endoscopy Via Capsule Is Turning Up Undiagnosed Cases Of Crohn's Disease16 Oct 2007
Robot Therapy's Clinical And Engineering Leaders Form EU-US Partnership16 Oct 2007
New Catheter Optimized For Nerve Stimulation And Is Easily Visible Under Ultrasound16 Oct 2007
Common Additive To Medical Devices Puts Babies At Risk, Says EU Scientific Committee16 Oct 2007
Colonoscopy With Removal Of Polyps Linked To Reduction In Colon Cancer Death16 Oct 2007
Immersion Medical Introduces New Laparoscopic Procedural Skill Module16 Oct 2007
Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Scientific Symposium16 Oct 2007
Froedtert & The Medical College Of Wisconsin Among Seven Medical Centers In United States To Test New Heart Imaging Technology16 Oct 2007
Mennen Medical Receives Frost & Sullivan 2007 Market Penetration Leadership Award16 Oct 2007
European Biotech Industry Delegation Hosts EU Commissioners16 Oct 2007
World Bank To Hire Consultants To Investigate Concerns About HIV Testing Kits In India, Washington Post Reports16 Oct 2007
Innovative Computer Vision Grid System16 Oct 2007

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Many Errors By Medical Residents Caused By Teamwork Breakdowns, Lack Of Supervision22 Oct 2007
Former Kansas AG Kline Files Felony, Misdemeanor Charges Against Planned Parenthood Clinic22 Oct 2007
AMA: NY Attorney General Actions Will Protect Patient Choice Of Physicians19 Oct 2007
New York Supreme Court Justice Orders Joint Trial For Two Asbestos/Mesothelioma Legal Claims17 Oct 2007
Czech Republic Court Awards Damages To Romani Woman Claiming Sterilization Without Consent17 Oct 2007

Medical Students / Training News
2007 U.S. Medical School Entering Class Is Largest Ever22 Oct 2007
Strong Financial Link Between Industry And Medical Schools As Well As Teaching Hospitals21 Oct 2007
AMSA Applauds PM For Clinical Training Model, Australia19 Oct 2007
Record Number Of Students Apply To Medical Schools, Study Finds18 Oct 2007
Newly Qualified Doctors Feel Well Prepared By Medical School, UK18 Oct 2007
DMAA, HealthSciences Institute Partner On Chronic Care Professional Certification, USA17 Oct 2007
AMSA Past President Receives Prestigious APHA Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award16 Oct 2007

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Statement Of The American Medical Student Association: SCHIP Override Fails22 Oct 2007
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Address Veto, Failed Override Vote Of SCHIP Expansion Bill22 Oct 2007
Editorials, Opinion Piece Address Issues Related To Medicare22 Oct 2007
UnitedHealth Reports Third-Quarter Earnings, Strong Results In Medicare, Medicaid Businesses22 Oct 2007
Aetna Revises Reimbursement Policy For Anemia Medications After CMS Decision22 Oct 2007
House Fails To Override Veto Of SCHIP Expansion Legislation22 Oct 2007
Congressman Burgess Votes Against SCHIP Veto Override, Says Congress Needs To Produce A Bill That Would "cover Poor Children First"19 Oct 2007
Physicians 'Saddened' By Congressional Failure To Override SCHIP Veto19 Oct 2007
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Discuss Veto Of SCHIP Expansion Bill19 Oct 2007
Florida Should Delay Medicaid Pilot Project Expansion, Report Says19 Oct 2007
Groups Ask Congress Not To Intervene In CMS Decision On Anemia Drugs19 Oct 2007
Presidential Candidate Thompson Discusses Need To Reduce Cost Of Entitlement Programs19 Oct 2007
Senate Committee Discusses Cutting MA Plan Payments To Prevent Physician Payment Cut19 Oct 2007
President Bush 'Confident' Compromise Can Be Reached On SCHIP Legislation; House Appears Unlikely To Override Veto19 Oct 2007
COLA Increase Doesn't Keep Up With Rising Healthcare Costs For America's Seniors18 Oct 2007
Editorials, Op-Eds Address Veto Of SCHIP Reauthorization, Expansion Bill18 Oct 2007
FDA Letter Supports CMS Decision On Medicare Coverage Of Anemia Drugs18 Oct 2007
New NPR/Kaiser/Harvard School Of Public Health Poll Examines Views Of SCHIP18 Oct 2007
House Subcommittees Criticize CMS About Lack Of Audits Of Private Medicare Advantage Plans18 Oct 2007
Democrats Consider Next Moves With SCHIP Legislation As House Prepares For Override Vote18 Oct 2007
10 Democrats Who Oppose Abortion Rights Send Letter Criticizing National Right To Life Committee's Neutrality On SCHIP18 Oct 2007
Consumer Group Testifies That CMS' Lax Oversight Of Medicare Private Health Plans Results In Much More Out-of-Pocket Costs For Americans With Medicare17 Oct 2007
Editorials, Op-Eds, Letter To Editor Examine Debate Over SCHIP17 Oct 2007
Medicare Beneficiaries Treated At Hospitals Ranked Highest On Quality 71% Less Likely To Die Than Those Treated At Lower-Ranked Facilities, Study Find17 Oct 2007
Majority Of U.S. Residents Trust Democrats To Handle SCHIP But Agree With Bush Administration That Focus Should Be On Low-Income Families, Poll Finds17 Oct 2007
Statement By Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto Concerning SCHIP16 Oct 2007
Majority Of House Of Representatives Support Common-sense Fix To Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan16 Oct 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Editorials, Op-Eds About SCHIP Veto16 Oct 2007
'Means Testing' Proposal For Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit 'Fair,' Editorial States16 Oct 2007
Texas SCHIP Has Sufficient Funding To Continue Coverage For At Least One Year16 Oct 2007
Private Insurers Offering Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Do Not Receive 'Significant' Discounts From Drug Makers, Wall Street Journal Reports16 Oct 2007
House Republican Leaders Say They Have Votes To Sustain President Bush's Veto Of SCHIP Legislation16 Oct 2007

Mental Health News
NARSAD Florida Mental Illness Research Symposium Jan. 12 At Van Wezel In Sarasota Free, Open To Public19 Oct 2007
Psychiatric Nurses Say Improved Care Needed For BPD Patients19 Oct 2007
NARSAD To Honor Contributions KaBOOM! Has Made To America's Kids With "Children's Mental Health Award"18 Oct 2007
House Committee Approves Mental Health Parity Legislation, Sends Bill To Chamber Floor18 Oct 2007
Severe Mental Illness In Mothers Can Affect Long-Term Health And Development Of Children18 Oct 2007

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
AMA Welcomes GP Referral For MRI Scans, Australia22 Oct 2007

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Practicing Good Hygiene Can Help Prevent MRSA Infections22 Oct 2007
PA Health Department Suggests Measures To Reduce The Spread Of 'MRSA'20 Oct 2007
CDC Estimates 94,000 Invasive Drug-resistant Staph Infections Occurred In The U.S. In 200520 Oct 2007
VA National Campaign Takes Aim At Resistant Staph Infections19 Oct 2007
94,000 People Develop Invasive, Drug-Resistant Staph Infections Annually, Study Finds18 Oct 2007
Schools Are Scrambling To Battle Onslaught Of MRSA Infections18 Oct 2007
MRSA Screening Essential To Stop The Death Toll From Hospital Infections18 Oct 2007
MRSA Cases More Widespread Than Thought In USA17 Oct 2007

Multiple Sclerosis News
Small Study Shows Smoking May Worsen MS, UK19 Oct 2007
Transformation Of Treatment Paradigm To Improve Patient Compliance With Multiple Sclerosis Therapy18 Oct 2007
Scientists Show Monoclonal Antibody Leads To Repair Of Myelin Sheath In Laboratory Study Of Multiple Sclerosis18 Oct 2007
Study Suggests FTY720 May Repair MS Damage By Direct Effect On Brain16 Oct 2007
Potential New Diagnositc For Multiple Sclerosis From Simple Eye Scan16 Oct 2007
Top-Line Efficacy Data Presented From Phase 2 Trial Of Alemtuzumab In Multiple Sclerosis16 Oct 2007

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
MDC-Led Consortium Leads To World-first Clinical Trial, UK22 Oct 2007
PTC Therapeutics Announces Additional Results From Phase 2 Study Of PTC 124 In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy19 Oct 2007
Survival Data For Avicena's Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Drug Candidate, AL-02, To Be Presented At 18th International Symposium On ALS/MND19 Oct 2007
Knopp Neurosciences Receives Orphan Designation For KNS-760704 For Treatment Of ALS16 Oct 2007

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Dean L. And Rosemarie Buntrock Give Rush NeuroBehavioral Center $2 Million To Serve The Needs Of Socially Impaired Children22 Oct 2007
The Origin Of Several Neurodegenerative Diseases May Be Explained By The Accumulation Of Sugar In Neurons22 Oct 2007
Leading Scientists To Reveal Latest Brain Repair Research, Australia22 Oct 2007
Stem Cells From Patient's Fat Used To Grow New Nerves21 Oct 2007
Diagnosis Clarified For Serious Blood Vessel Disease Of Brain And Spinal Cord19 Oct 2007
Research Foundation To Honour Spinal Cord Injury Expert19 Oct 2007
Study Demonstrates Mindful Approach To Aging19 Oct 2007
Deciphering Brain Activity Could Lead To Better Devices To Move Injured Or Artificial Limbs19 Oct 2007
Human Brain Morphology, Intelligence And Genetic Influence17 Oct 2007
Researchers Working On The Development Of Drugs To Limit Neuronal Death After Spinal Cord Injury17 Oct 2007
News From The Journal Of Neuroscience17 Oct 2007
Long Before Old Age Strikes Brain Cell Growth Diminishes, Animal Study Shows16 Oct 2007
New Brain Research Technology Centre Opened By HRH Princess Anne, UK16 Oct 2007

Nursing / Midwifery News
ANF Seeks Fair Treatment For Victorian Nurses, Australia22 Oct 2007
ALP Policy A Good First Step In Addressing Nursing Workforce Ills, Australia19 Oct 2007
City Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement With HHC 25-Month Deal Gives Nurses Substantial Pay Hikes, New York19 Oct 2007
NLN's Reflection And Dialogue Series Initiates Discussion On Academic/Professional Progression In Nursing18 Oct 2007
Specialist Health And Regulatory Law Firm Joins Nursing And Midwifery Council, UK18 Oct 2007

Nutrition / Diet News
Despite Funding Challenges, School Programs Increase Nutritious Options22 Oct 2007
FDA Provides Advice On Safe Sources Of Puffer Fish21 Oct 2007
Under-nutrition A Major Factor In Child Mortality19 Oct 2007
Dietitians Of Canada Supports The Right To Food For All19 Oct 2007
Survey Identifies Diet Fatigue As A Leading Cause Of Diet Failure18 Oct 2007
UNICEF Receives Contribution Of Euro 450,000 From Irish Aid For Nutrition Programmes In Lesotho18 Oct 2007
Diet Counseling Leads To Modest Improvement In Heart Risks17 Oct 2007

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
EnergyNow! Announces Grants To Combat Childhood Overweight22 Oct 2007
Obesity Could Bankrupt NHS, UK21 Oct 2007
A Previously Unknown Coupling Between Obesity And Diabetes20 Oct 2007
Alarming Findings In Obese Children18 Oct 2007
Think Tank For Health-Friendly Food In The Fight Against Obesity18 Oct 2007
The Obesity Challenge Can Be Met, Says Slimming World, UK18 Oct 2007
Royal College To Discuss Implications Of Obesity On Reproductive Health, UK18 Oct 2007
The Genetics Of Obesity17 Oct 2007
Coronary Heart Disease And Suicide Contribute To Raised Risk Of Death After Bariatric Surgery17 Oct 2007
Gastric Bypass Surgery Medicaid Patients More Likely To Return To Work Than Patients Without The Surgery17 Oct 2007
Weight Loss Prior To Bariatric Surgery Usually Shortens Hospital Stay And Leads To Faster Weight Loss After Surgery17 Oct 2007
Highest Risk Factor For Colorectal Cancer Among Women Is Obesity16 Oct 2007

Pain / Anesthetics News
GE Healthcare Receives FDA Clearance On Navigator Applications Suite For Anesthesia Therapy At ASA 200722 Oct 2007
Watching Funny Shows Helps Children Tolerate Pain For Longer Periods21 Oct 2007
Back Pain? Insoles Won't Help, Review Insists18 Oct 2007
Acupuncture Found To Reduce Pain, Need For Opioids After Surgery17 Oct 2007
Potential New Therapy For Spinal Cord Injury-Induced Spasticity And Rigidity17 Oct 2007
Study Finds No Strong Evidence That Insoles Prevent General Back Pain17 Oct 2007
Sugammadex Trials Demonstrate Rapid Recovery From Profound Neuromuscular Blockade During General Anesthesia17 Oct 2007
Anti-Convulsant Drug Decreases Pain, Expedites Movement In Knee Replacement Patients, Study17 Oct 2007
Driving Abilities Not Impaired By Moderate, Long-Term Pain Medication Use, Study17 Oct 2007
Anesiva Announces Pivotal Phase 3 Trial Of Zingo(TM) Meets Primary Endpoint And Significantly Reduces Venous Access Pain In Adults17 Oct 2007
Phase 2 Results Of Investigational Abuse-Deterrent Opioid ALO-01presented By Alpharma17 Oct 2007
The Global Year Against Pain In Women16 Oct 2007
International Association For The Study Of Pain (IASP) Declares The Global Year Against Pain In Women16 Oct 2007

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Smoking And Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, UK22 Oct 2007
APhA Recommends FDA Improve Pediatric OTC Labeling22 Oct 2007
US Schools Showing Modest Gains In Battle Against Junk Food22 Oct 2007
Cold Medicines For Under Age 6 Should Be Banned, Says FDA Panel20 Oct 2007
Ten Years On, Machel Review Cites Continued Abuse Against Children In Conflicts20 Oct 2007
Lack Of Athletic Skill Often Means Loneliness And Peer Rejection At School20 Oct 2007
AMA Will Continue Efforts To Preserve Kids' Access To Care19 Oct 2007
Maine School Makes Birth Control Pills Available To 11 Year Olds19 Oct 2007
Children Displaced By Hurricanes Katrina And Rita Not Receiving Sustained Mental Health Aid From Schools19 Oct 2007
Understanding Young Toddlers' Thought Processes18 Oct 2007
Most Medications Untested For Pediatric Use, Still Prescribed18 Oct 2007
CEMACH Release: Caring For The Babies Of Diabetic Mothers, UK18 Oct 2007
Parent Teaching Can Reduce Accidental Childhood Injuries18 Oct 2007
Making Class Sizes Smaller May Be More Cost-Effective Than Most Medical Interventions17 Oct 2007
Number Of Uninsured North Carolina Children Increased Since 2001, Report Finds17 Oct 2007
National Long-Term Study Of Children's Health16 Oct 2007
Distracting Children To Ease Pain During Medical Procedures16 Oct 2007
Sexual Violence Experienced By Almost 90 Percent Of Children, Study Finds16 Oct 2007
Toddlers Are More Physically Aggressive Than Adults And Become Less Aggressive As They Learn To Control Their Behaviour16 Oct 2007
Pediatric Bicycle-related Injuries Result In Nearly $200 Million In Hospital Charges Annually16 Oct 2007

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
Medicines For The Few - How Can Society Better Understand The Reality Of Medicines For Rare Diseases?22 Oct 2007
Hospira's Biosimilar Epoetin Retacrit™ Receives Positive Opinion Recommending EU Approval19 Oct 2007
Health Advocacy Groups Seek To End Barriers In Accessing Funding For Vital Medical Research19 Oct 2007
BIO Statement: Industry Praises California Governor For Supporting Biotechnology19 Oct 2007
APP Receives Two FDA Approvals For Fludarabine Phosphate18 Oct 2007
Merck Announces Joint Agreement With ImClone And Bristol-Myers Squibb For Erbitux In Japan18 Oct 2007
NACDS To Congress: Safeguard Legitimate DXM Use, Take Hard Line On Trafficking, Abuse17 Oct 2007
Orexo To Acquire Biolipox - Building A Specialty Pharma Company Driven By Innovation16 Oct 2007

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
AMCP Releases Guide To Pharmaceutical Payment Methods In Hill Briefing, USA22 Oct 2007
Independent Pharmacists Urge Passage Of Legislation That Would Allow Small Pharmacies To Collaborate On Negotiations With Health Insurers, PBMs, CQ22 Oct 2007
Researchers EQUIP Pharmacists To Improve Their Work Practices20 Oct 2007
ASHP Educates Pharmacists About Risks To Celiac Patients From Gluten In Medications19 Oct 2007
Give Community Pharmacies A Seat At The Bargaining Table, USA19 Oct 2007
APhA, Lexi-Comp Announce Release Of New Drug Information Solution For Community Pharmacists19 Oct 2007
APhA Calls For Appropriate Use Of Antibiotics - Pharmacists And Other Healthcare Professionals Can Educate The Public18 Oct 2007
Independent Pharmacists Raise Concerns About New Medicaid Generic Drug Reimbursement Rule17 Oct 2007
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Medco To Launch Prescription Drug Review System As Part Of Effort To Reduce Medication Errors17 Oct 2007
FDA To Hold Meeting On Behind-the-Counter Drug Classification; Some Researchers Concerned About New FDA Center16 Oct 2007
Senators Isakson, Johnson And Graham Introduce Bill Establishing Contract Fairness For Community Pharmacies & Patients16 Oct 2007

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
UK Pledges £100 Million To UNFPA To Make Childbirth Safer And Promote Reproductive Health19 Oct 2007
Having A Baby Costs Roughly $7,60018 Oct 2007
Clinton Releases Plan To Expand Paid Family Leave, Address Workplace Discrimination Against Pregnant Women18 Oct 2007
Breaking The Waters During Labor No Longer Recommended17 Oct 2007
Routine Use Of Enemas During Labour Not Supported17 Oct 2007
'Hands-and-Knees' Posture Eases Labor Back Pain, Doesn't Help Baby Rotate17 Oct 2007
Mother-Child Bond Can Be Predicted By Level Of Oxytocin In Pregnant Women16 Oct 2007
Virginian-Pilot Examines U.S. Navy Pregnancy Policies, Data16 Oct 2007

Primary Care / General Practice News
PCT Performance Ratings: Re-Organisation Is Bad For Your Health22 Oct 2007
Call For Doctors To Become Members Of Parliament, UK22 Oct 2007
Fear Of Complications Is Not Good Reason To Give Antibiotics For Colds And Ear Infections20 Oct 2007
Health Questions In Need Of Leaders' Debate Answers, Australia20 Oct 2007
GPs Fear Privatisation Of General Practice Will Be Bad For Patient Care, UK17 Oct 2007
BMA Advises Doctors To Check Compensation Payments Following Errors In NHS Injury Scheme, UK17 Oct 2007
Pfizer Signs Deal With Physician Social Networking Site Sermo16 Oct 2007

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Decision-Making About PSA Testing And Prostate Biopsies: A Qualitative Study Embedded In A Primary Care Randomized Trial22 Oct 2007

Psychology / Psychiatry News
New Report Finds Effectiveness Of Most PTSD Therapies Is Uncertain20 Oct 2007
Differences In Brain Chemistry Could Explain Resilience To Traumatic Stress19 Oct 2007
Charities Welcome Major Boost For Psychological Therapies In England18 Oct 2007
Disorders Of The Brain16 Oct 2007

Public Health News
Big Debate Mystery - The Case Of The Missing Health Policies, Australia22 Oct 2007
RNs Denounce Sutter Plans To Close St. Luke's Hospital, California22 Oct 2007
TMA Honors Texas Medicine's Best Legislators For 200722 Oct 2007
American Red Cross Offers "Trick" To Safety This Halloween22 Oct 2007
Mencap's Concern At New NHS Performance Ratings Announced By The Healthcare Commission, UK22 Oct 2007
Campaigners Raise Alarm As 'Sicko' Corporations Target NHS, UK22 Oct 2007
Growing Number Of Patients Turn To Internet For Health Information22 Oct 2007
Lawmakers Ask HHS Secretary Leavitt To Withdraw Appointment Of Orr As Acting Head Of Family Planning Programs22 Oct 2007
Physicians Migrating To Work In Industrialized Nations Are More Likely To Leave Progressing Developing Countries Than Less Developed Countries22 Oct 2007
Which Intervention Would Do The Most To Improve The Health Of The Extreme Poor?22 Oct 2007
Hajj Pilgrims Warned To Take The Threat Of Meningitis Seriously21 Oct 2007
Route From ER To Hospital Bed Can Mean A Long Wait, Canada20 Oct 2007
US Policies Should Continue To Promote Open Exchange Of Research To Maintain National Security20 Oct 2007
Pharmacists Recommend Use Of Personal Medication Lists For Safety19 Oct 2007
Labor Offers A Start To Reduce Waiting Lists, But More Needed, Australia19 Oct 2007
Large Variations In How Long Admitted Patients Wait In Emergency Rooms For Hospital Beds, Canada19 Oct 2007
European Medicines Agency Recommends Withdrawal Of Marketing Authorisations For Cough Medicines Containing Clobutinol19 Oct 2007
How Fair, Responsive, Safe And Effective Is The National Health Service? England19 Oct 2007
Coalition Pushing To Include Patient Privacy Provisions In EHR Legislation19 Oct 2007
Proposal From President Bush To Improve Health Care For Veterans Meets Resistance In Congress19 Oct 2007
Senate Begins Debate On Labor-HHS-Education Spending Bill That President Bush Has Threatened To Veto19 Oct 2007
King's Fund Responds To Announcement Of Extra Money For Talking Treatments, UK19 Oct 2007
My Clinic Announces Opening Of Twelve Clinics, USA18 Oct 2007
A Person's Height Affects Their Perception of Their Quality Of Life18 Oct 2007
Thousands Of Public Health Experts To Address Leading Issues At APHA Annual Meeting, Nov. 3-718 Oct 2007
States Begin Requiring Hospitals To Disclose Prices For Services18 Oct 2007
President Bush Sends Proposals To Congress To Revise Health Care, Disability System For Veterans18 Oct 2007
About 60% Of Medical School Department Heads Have Ties With Pharmaceutical Companies, According To Study18 Oct 2007
Nine Wiley Authors Win Nobel Prizes18 Oct 2007
BMA Response To The Healthcare Commission's Annual Healthcheck, UK18 Oct 2007
Study Highlights Impact Of Chronic Conditions On Working America18 Oct 2007
Secretary Of State Responds To Healthcare Commission's Annual Health Check, UK18 Oct 2007
European Governments Should Lead The Way In Developing Patient Safety Research17 Oct 2007
Health Must Be Top Priority For Budget Surplus, Austalia17 Oct 2007
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Safety Interventions On Construction Sites17 Oct 2007
Mortality Rates 71 Percent Lower At Top-rated Hospitals: HealthGrades 2008 Hospital-quality Study17 Oct 2007
Veterans' Health Care Improvements Should Focus On New Generation Of Service Members, According To Opinion Piece17 Oct 2007
Insurers Agree To Increase Reimbursement To Adirondacks Community Health Centers17 Oct 2007
USA Today Examines Efforts To Reduce Hospital Infections17 Oct 2007
Democratic Presidential Candidate Edwards Receives Endorsements From 10 State Chapters Of SEIU17 Oct 2007
President Bush Criticizes Democrats For Inaction On Appropriations Bills17 Oct 2007
Wide Gap In Mortality Rates In US Hospitals16 Oct 2007
Rangel Proposes Bill To Revise Trade Adjustment Assistance Program16 Oct 2007
'Showdown' Between President Bush, Democrats Likely On Appropriations Bills, AP/Long Island Newsday Reports16 Oct 2007

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
ARRS To Launch New Continuing Education Program For Radiologic Technologists22 Oct 2007
MDS Nordion Signs 17-year Contract With Rosenergoatom21 Oct 2007
ABR Approves PAAROT Program As Type II PQI19 Oct 2007
Simply Evolutionary: Siemens Unveils New Technology For Nuclear Medicine's Hardest Working Gamma Camera19 Oct 2007
Royal College Of Radiologists Responds To NCEPOD Report, Emergency Admissions: A Journey In The Right Direction? UK18 Oct 2007
Covidien And BioSynthema Sign Exclusive Agreements For Neuroendocrine Cancer Therapy Technology16 Oct 2007

Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals News
Change Needed In European Drug Regulations, Experts Believe20 Oct 2007
FDA Approves New Uses For Januvia Diabetes Drug18 Oct 2007
FDA Approves Chemotherapy Drug Ixempra For Advanced Breast Cancer18 Oct 2007
Teleflex Announces That Arrow International Has Received FDA Corporate Warning Letter16 Oct 2007

Rehabilitation News
New Service For Patients With Brain Injury In Lincolnshire, UK16 Oct 2007

Respiratory / Asthma News
Asthma Inhalers Go CFC-Free, Australia22 Oct 2007
New Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Avamys™ Receives Positive Opinion In Europe21 Oct 2007
New Research To Investigate The Most Common Trigger For Asthma In Children21 Oct 2007
Scientists Find Pre Disposition To Bronchiolitis In Some Babies20 Oct 2007
Pitrakinra May Significantly Reduce Asthma Symptoms19 Oct 2007
Early Day Care Attendance May Protect Infants From Later Developing Asthma, From The Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology17 Oct 2007
Study Finds Farm Kids Have Lower Risk Of Asthma17 Oct 2007
Baird's Bill To Raise Awareness Of Pulmonary Fibrosis Passes House, USA17 Oct 2007
Oxoid Launches New IMAGEN Test For HMPV - A Newly Identified Cause Of Acute Respiratory Disease17 Oct 2007
Self-Management Education For COPD Patients Cuts Hospital Admissions17 Oct 2007
Man's Best Friend May Open Door To Understanding Fibrotic Lung Disease In Human And Animal Populations17 Oct 2007
A New Face Of Influenza - Jennifer Garner's Role In The Faces Campaign16 Oct 2007
AAAAI: Early Day Care Attendance May Protect Infants From Later Developing Asthma, From The Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology16 Oct 2007

Schizophrenia News
Database Of Human Genetic Diversity Allows Identification Of Schizophrenia And Other Disease-Associated Genes18 Oct 2007
Major Clues Discovered In Schizophrenia Development17 Oct 2007
Invega® Significantly Reduced Symptoms Of Schizophrenia In Acutely Ill, Hospitalised Patients Compared To Quetiapine16 Oct 2007
Forest Laboratories, Inc. And Gedeon Richter Announce Results Of Phase II-B Study For RGH-188 As A Treatment For Schizophrenia16 Oct 2007

Seniors / Aging News
Research For A Better Old Age20 Oct 2007
American Geriatrics Society's Foundation For Health In Aging Publishes Tip Sheet To Help Older Adults Avoid Overmedication And Harmful Drug Reactions19 Oct 2007
Funding Research For A Better Old Age In The UK19 Oct 2007
Quality Care Lacking For Elderly Medicare, Medicaid Patients18 Oct 2007
Primary Care System Must Change How It Approaches Dementia, Editorial Says16 Oct 2007
Commitment To Scientists Studying Aging Increased By AFAR/Ellison Medical Foundation16 Oct 2007

Sexual Health / STDs News
Portland, Maine, School Committee Approves Measure To Allow City Middle School To Provide Birth Control To Students22 Oct 2007
Terrence Higgins Trust Launches New Booklets On Sexually Transmitted Infections, UK19 Oct 2007
New Clinics Offer Chlamydia Tests To Local Young People, UK19 Oct 2007
Labour Just Ahead In Conference Condom Poll, But Many Remain Clueless, UK19 Oct 2007
House Decision To Increase Funding For Abstinence-Only Sex Education Leaves Youths 'Vulnerable,' Opinion Piece Says19 Oct 2007
Starpharma, SSL International To Produce Condoms With Microbicide VivaGel18 Oct 2007
Bush Appoints Orr Acting Head Of HHS Family Planning Programs18 Oct 2007
Interim Safety Data Favorable For Vical's Phase 2 Trial Of DNA Vaccine Against CMV18 Oct 2007
New Study Reveals Latino Parents' Views On Bullying, Sexual Orientation And Prejudice17 Oct 2007
Study Of Sexual Offenders17 Oct 2007
Poor Sexual Health Services In General Practice Says New All-Party Parliamentary Survey - UK17 Oct 2007

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Genes Responsible For Sleepy Feelings18 Oct 2007
Tonsillectomy Helps Children With Sleep-related Breathing Disorders Sleep Better16 Oct 2007
Study Of Siestas Finds Reduction In Blood Pressure16 Oct 2007
Studying The Molecular Basis Of Sleep Disorders Using Insomniac Fish16 Oct 2007
Fall Back Into Bed And Catch Up On Your Sleep - American Academy Of Sleep Medicine16 Oct 2007

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
MGH Researcher Receives $4 Million Grant For Smoking Cessation Initiative, USA22 Oct 2007
Australians Want Stronger Government Action To Stop People Smoking - Survey16 Oct 2007

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
Personal Safety Concerns Could Thwart Exercise Targets For The Poor22 Oct 2007
Sports Concussion Education Campaign Being Developed By National Athletic Trainers' Asociation And National Academy Of Neuropsychology21 Oct 2007
Exercise Helps Older Adults Improve Balance18 Oct 2007
Soreness After Exercise Not Prevented By Stretching Out17 Oct 2007

Stem Cell Research News
Sens. Harkin, Specter Remove Spending Bill Provision That Would Have Expanded Federal Funding For Embryonic Stem Cell Research19 Oct 2007
Regenetech Achieves A 60-Fold Increase Of Adult Stem Cells Through Its cellXpansion™ Process18 Oct 2007
New Service Allows IVF Couples To Use Surplus Embryos For Creation Of Stem Cell Lines18 Oct 2007
New Jersey Appeals Court Agrees To Hear Suit Challenging Nov. 6 Referendum Asking Voters To Approve $450M For Stem Cell Research18 Oct 2007
NIH Director Zerhouni Suggests Expansion Of Embryonic Stem Cell Research18 Oct 2007
Pope Calls On South Korea To Reject Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Human Cloning16 Oct 2007

Stroke / Neuroprotection News
James Cracknell Launches Siemens Stroke For Stroke Week For The Stroke Association, UK19 Oct 2007
The Stroke Association Response To 'quick Treatment Following Minor Stroke Reduces Risk Of Major Stroke By 80%' In The Lancet, UK19 Oct 2007

Transplants / Organ Donations News
Five-Year-Old Boy Receives Landmark Kidney Transplant, UK19 Oct 2007
Support Grows For Presumed Consent, UK19 Oct 2007
Follow-Up Study On Treatment For DiGeorge Syndrome Inspired By Reunion With Patient18 Oct 2007

Tropical Diseases News
New Lancet Study: Malaria Vaccine Candidate Has Promising Safety, Tolerability Profile In Infants21 Oct 2007
New Active Compound Identified In Treatment Of Malaria21 Oct 2007
Reports Of Significant Progress In Fight Against Malaria19 Oct 2007
Stanford Researchers Seek Volunteers For Malaria Vaccine Study18 Oct 2007
Bill And Melinda Gates Call For New Global Commitment To Chart A Course For Malaria Eradication18 Oct 2007
Dengue Fever Causes Concern In US17 Oct 2007

Urology / Nephrology News
Is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Preferred Treatment Option For Elderly Patients With Urinary Stone? Effect Of Age On Treatment Outcome22 Oct 2007
Mohs Micrographic Surgery For Penile Cancer: Management And Long-Term Follow Up - Beyond The Abstract22 Oct 2007
Quality Assessment Of Hypospadias Repair With Emphasis On Techniques Used And Experience Of Pediatric Urologic Surgeons22 Oct 2007
Hexaminolevulinate Fluorescence Cystoscopy And White Light Cystoscopy For The Detection Of Superficial Papillary Lesions In Bladder Cancer Patients22 Oct 2007
Beyond The Abstract - Extragonadal Retroperitoneal Germ Cell Tumor: Primary Versus Metastases?22 Oct 2007
FDA Approves New Drug To Treat Complicated Urinary Tract And Intra-Abdominal Infections21 Oct 2007
Pivotal MIRCERA(R) Study First To Convert Dialysis Patients From Frequent Dosing Directly To Once Every Two Weeks Or Once Every Four Weeks20 Oct 2007
Anti-Anemia Drug May Improve Quality Of Life For Patients With Severe Kidney Disease19 Oct 2007
Pivotal MIRCERA Study Published In The Lancet - First To Convert Dialysis Patients From Frequent Dosing Directly To Once Every Four Weeks19 Oct 2007
Early Intervention Dramatically Improves Outcomes For New Dialysis Patients19 Oct 2007
New MIRCERA(R) Data Analyses To Be Featured At The American Society Of Nephrology Annual Meeting18 Oct 2007
American Association Of Kidney Patients Seeks Entries For "AAKP Says I Can!" Campaign17 Oct 2007
Oral Antibiotics Effective To Treat Severe Urinary Tract Infections17 Oct 2007
FDA Advisory Committee Votes In Favor Of Earlier Use Of Phosphate Binders In Stage 4 Kidney Disease Patients With Hyperphosphatemia17 Oct 2007
FDA Approves DORIBAX(TM) For The Treatment Of Complicated Intra-Abdominal And Complicated Urinary Tract Infections16 Oct 2007

Veterinary News
AVMA: Funding For FARAD Must Be Found To Ensure Food Safety17 Oct 2007

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
'Taking Stock' Of Toxic Releases20 Oct 2007
FSU Law Prof Serves On National Panel Studying Mississippi River19 Oct 2007
Additional Asian Long-Horned Beetle Infestations Found In Toronto17 Oct 2007

Women's Health / Gynecology News
Women Deliver Conference Launches New Commitments22 Oct 2007
Immune Cells Promote Blood Vessel Formation In Mouse Endometriosis20 Oct 2007
Alaska Health Officials Release New Guidelines On Fish Consumption For Females Of Childbearing Age, Young Children19 Oct 2007
Women's Health Care Unsatisfactory Nationwide, National Women's Law Center Report Card Says19 Oct 2007
The International Menopause Society Calls Upon Health Authorities For Re-Evaluation Of Official Guidelines19 Oct 2007
Premature Menopause - A Change Too Soon, UK18 Oct 2007
Painful Menstrual Cramps May Be Relieved By Chinese Herbal Medicine17 Oct 2007
House Approves Bill That Would Encourage Postpartum Depression Research, Awareness Campaign17 Oct 2007
China Replaces Slogans In Rural Areas That Promote Country's One-Child Policy With 190 Acceptable Messages16 Oct 2007
Los Angeles Times Examines Some Congressional Democrats' Support Of Abstinence-Only Education16 Oct 2007

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