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Abortion News
U.K. Parliamentary Committee Releases Recommendations On Gestational Limit On Abortion, Other Related Regulations02 Nov 2007
Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bill Requiring Doctors To Determine That Women Seeking Abortions Not Coerced, Consent To Procedure02 Nov 2007
U.S. Conference Of Catholic Bishops To Vote On Election Guidelines On Issues Including Abortion, Stem Cell Research02 Nov 2007
fpa Welcomes The Science And Technology Committee Findings On Abortion, UK31 Oct 2007
Massachusetts Bill That Would Expand Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones Provides 'Reasonable Balance,' Editorial Says31 Oct 2007
Missouri Gov. Blunt Launches Task Force To Investigate Health Effects Of Abortion31 Oct 2007
National Right To Life Committee Defends Brownback's Talks With Giuliani On Abortion Views31 Oct 2007
Political Candidates' Views On Abortion 'Not Especially Important,' Opinion Piece Says30 Oct 2007
Giuliani's 'Implied' Link Between Increase In Adoptions, Decrease In Abortions 'Unsupportable,' Opinion Piece Says30 Oct 2007

ADHD News
Sciele Pharma And Addrenex Announce Initiation Of Pivotal Phase III Trials For Clonicel For ADHD02 Nov 2007

Aid / Disasters News
Mexican Foreign Secretariat Opens Bank Accounts In USA To Help Victims In Tabasco04 Nov 2007
Joint Emergency Assistance For 103 Abducted Children In Abeche02 Nov 2007
Relief Fund Established For Hospice Patients And Families Affected By Southern California Fires02 Nov 2007
Triage Study Challenges Notions Of Emergency Medical Response To Disaster -- Overtriage Alone May Not Be Culprit01 Nov 2007
MSF Calls On Thailand To Halt Forcible Return Of Hmong Refugees To Laos31 Oct 2007
Generous Donors Allow Red Cross To Respond Swiftly And Effectively To California Wildfires30 Oct 2007

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Culture Can Affect Access To Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment For Rural Youth- New Study Uncovers Common Stereotypes Among Clinicians05 Nov 2007
Emotional Intelligence And The Use Of Tobacco And Cannabis05 Nov 2007
Defining Recovery From Substance Abuse02 Nov 2007
NACDS Statement On The Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act Of 2007, USA02 Nov 2007
Cannabis Reclassifcation Debate Could Distract UK Government From Communicating Risks Of Use02 Nov 2007
Medicaid Pays For More Than One-third Of $10 Billion Bill For Drug Abuse Hospitalizations01 Nov 2007
Genes Behind Alcohol Sensitivity In Fruit Flies, NC State Study Finds01 Nov 2007
Drug Users More Likely To Drive Than Drinkers, Australia31 Oct 2007
Unravelling The Genetics Of Alcohol Sensitivity With The Help Of Fruit Flies31 Oct 2007
Antisocial Behaviour In Kids Key To Alcohol Trouble In Teens, UK31 Oct 2007
Culture Can Affect Access To Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment For Rural Youth31 Oct 2007
Award From AATOD Received By Boston University School Of Medicine Physician31 Oct 2007
'Huffing' Household Chemicals Connected To Teen Suicide30 Oct 2007
Drug-Impaired Driving By Youth Remains Serious Problem, USA30 Oct 2007

Allergy News
Study Points To Relief From Seasonal Allergies01 Nov 2007

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
How A Stressful Life Can Contribute To The Development Of Alzheimer's Disease05 Nov 2007
Memory Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2a Results For MEM 3454 In Alzheimer's Disease04 Nov 2007
One In Seven Americans Age 71 And Older Has Some Type Of Dementia, NIH-Funded Study Estimates03 Nov 2007
Scientists Use Shared Genome Data To Confirm SORL1 Gene Linked To Alzheimer's31 Oct 2007
Number Of Americans Living With Dementia Growing At An Epidemic Rate31 Oct 2007

Anxiety / Stress News
Psychological Stress Causes Skin To Lose Its Antimicrobial Defense Mechanism02 Nov 2007
Anxiety Linked To Sleep Disturbances01 Nov 2007
Stress Named As The Major Cause Of Nurse Shortage In HIV Care30 Oct 2007

Arthritis News
Voltaren Gel Receives US Regulatory Approval As The First Approved Topical Prescription Treatment For Pain Associated With Osteoarthritis05 Nov 2007
Gene Responsible For Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified By Manchester Researchers05 Nov 2007
Study Of Inflammation In Osteoarthritis Indicates Role Of Inflammatory Mechanism Distinct From Joint Cartilage30 Oct 2007
Widening Mortality Gap Between Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis And Those Without30 Oct 2007

Autism News
Social Skills Training To Help Adolescents With Autism05 Nov 2007
New Reports Help Pediatricians Identify And Manage Autism Earlier01 Nov 2007
New Autism Treatment Tested31 Oct 2007

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
BioFactura Announces Positive Results In Development Of New Rapid Diagnostic Tests For Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Infections And Bioterrorism Threats02 Nov 2007
In Wake Of Dirty Bomb Children Would Require Different Medical Care31 Oct 2007

Biology / Biochemistry News
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Highlights A Method That Captures Cell Growth And Activity05 Nov 2007
Tracking The Antitumor Drug To The Cell Nucleus05 Nov 2007
Synthesis-Dependent Strand Annealing In Meiosis05 Nov 2007
Population Genomics: Whole-Genome Analysis Of Polymorphism And Divergence In Drosophila Simulans05 Nov 2007
20 NSF Nominees Receive The Government's Highest Honor For Scientists And Engineers Beginning Their Independent Careers04 Nov 2007
The Effectiveness Of Orally Taken Drugs Predicted Using Mouse Model04 Nov 2007
Breeding Mighty Mice At Case Western Reserve02 Nov 2007
A Method That Captures Cell Growth And Activity Highlighted By Cold Spring Harbor Protocols02 Nov 2007
House Likely Will Not Have Time For Generic Biotechnology Drug Legislation This Year02 Nov 2007
Biochemical Research Into Opium Poppy And Cannabis Goes Underground01 Nov 2007
Click Chemistry, A New Technique For Labeling Biomolecules In Vitro, Goes Live31 Oct 2007
Genetically Modified Periwinkle Could Become Biofactory31 Oct 2007
Role Of Growth Factor In Vertebrae Formation Demonstrated By Pourquie Lab31 Oct 2007
DFG Will Be Assuming Responsibility For The German-Israeli Project Cooperation Programme In 200831 Oct 2007
News From The American Chemical Society30 Oct 2007
Evidence Of 'Memory' In Cells And Molecules Shown By Researchers30 Oct 2007
The Launch Of SCI INDIA Marks Expansion Into Asia Of SCI30 Oct 2007
Development Of Olfactory System Guided By Odd Protein Interaction30 Oct 2007
Structure Of Molecular Target Of Many Drugs Unveiled By Scientists30 Oct 2007
Links Uncovered Between Fever And Living Fast, Dying Young30 Oct 2007

Bipolar News
Lifespan In Worms Dramatically Increased By Drug Commonly Used To Treat Bipolar Disorder31 Oct 2007
Misconceptions About Bipolar Disorder Explained, From The Harvard Health Letter31 Oct 2007

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Avian Influenza Movement Restrictions Lifted In Saskatchewan, Canada02 Nov 2007

Blood / Hematology News
Novel Way To Remove Iron From Ferritin Discovered By Scientists05 Nov 2007
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Major Orthopedic Surgery: Bayer HealthCare Submits Rivaroxaban For European Approval04 Nov 2007
Roche Diagnostics Launches CoaguChek XS Plus System To Provide New PT/INR Point-of-Care Solution For Non-Waived Anticoagulation Services31 Oct 2007
Key To High Altitude Function For Tibetans Is Elevated Nitric Oxide In Blood31 Oct 2007

Bones / Orthopaedics News
New Natural Plastic Extends Life Of Bone Implant05 Nov 2007
Stem Cells Found In Degenerating Spinal Discs02 Nov 2007
Federal Funding Will Create Orthopedic Research Center At Rhode Island Hospital30 Oct 2007
UK Engineers Develop New Cements To Heal Spinal Fractures30 Oct 2007

Breast Cancer News
A Drug That Could Effectively Treat, Prevent The Spread Of Breast Cancer, Shown By Mayo Clinic Study02 Nov 2007
Mammography Vs MRI - What Should You Get And When?31 Oct 2007
Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Causes Damage To Normal Tissue31 Oct 2007
Survey Of Breast Cancer Patients Reveals Strains On Relationships, UK30 Oct 2007
Black Women At Greater Risk Of Breast Cancer Return30 Oct 2007
Breast Cancer Return Prevented By Extra Radiation Dose30 Oct 2007
Breast Cancer Is More Aggressive In African American Women30 Oct 2007
Egypt, Morocco, Palestinian Territories To Join U.S.-Middle East Breast Cancer Partnership, First Lady Bush Says30 Oct 2007

Cancer / Oncology News
Cancer Cells Killed By Heating Embedded Nanotubes With Radio Waves05 Nov 2007
Good Cancer Survival Rates Passed On To Children05 Nov 2007
Early Detection Of Pancreatic Cancer05 Nov 2007
Guardian Of Genome Predicts Treatment Outcomes For Childhood Cancer, Australia05 Nov 2007
Nexavar (Sorafenib) Launched In UK For Hepatocellular Carcinoma05 Nov 2007
AACR Asia: American Association For Cancer Research Announces Its Plans05 Nov 2007
Report Reveals Convincing Links Between Growth Pattern, Cancer04 Nov 2007
AICR Survey Uncovers Distorted Perceptions About What Causes Cancer04 Nov 2007
Body Fat Levels Closely Associated With Cancer Risk03 Nov 2007
The AACR Centennial Conference Focuses On Emerging Therapies03 Nov 2007
Starving The Tumor May Become The New Means To Eradicate Cancer03 Nov 2007
Research Under Way On Agent To Stop SENP1 Protein And Strangle Tumors03 Nov 2007
Recent Increase In Multiple Myeloma Survival Attributed To Novel Therapies02 Nov 2007
Interim Report On Occupational Cancer Published, UK02 Nov 2007
Clinical Experts Detail How They Use Technologies From Varian Medical Systems To Improve The Precision And Speed Of Cancer Treatment02 Nov 2007
Yale-New Haven Receives Naming Gift For Cancer Hospital - The Smilow Cancer Hospital Will Open In Late 200902 Nov 2007
Successful Replication Of Viruses By Mimicry02 Nov 2007
Ovarian Cancer Treatment Improved By Novel Medication01 Nov 2007
Excess Body Fat Causes Cancer01 Nov 2007
Stay Lean, Active And Watch What You Eat To Avoid Cancer, New Report01 Nov 2007
News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute31 Oct 2007
No Connection Found Between Vitamin D And Overall Cancer Deaths31 Oct 2007
How Men Might Contribute To Cancer In Women31 Oct 2007
Vitamin D Has No Effect On Overall Cancer Death Risk, Study31 Oct 2007
Oncologists Achieve Excellent Local Tumor Control Using Focused Radiation31 Oct 2007
Breaking Down Barriers To Cancer Care For All Canadians31 Oct 2007
Elekta Announces Elekta Infinity - A New System For Faster And More Precise Treatment Of Cancer Tumors30 Oct 2007
Frontiers In Cancer Research, Treatment And Resources At PENN30 Oct 2007
Cancer Vaccine Moves A Step Closer30 Oct 2007
Study Looks At New Treatment Option For Bladder Cancer30 Oct 2007
Survival Time For Fatal Brain Cancer Quadrupled By Radiation Plus Chemo30 Oct 2007
Guidelines For Treating, Preventing Blood Clots In Cancer Patients Presented By International Team30 Oct 2007
Promising Results For New Kidney Cancer Drug30 Oct 2007
Pharmaceutical Industry Leader Joins The Institute Of Cancer Research, UK30 Oct 2007

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Research Sheds Light On Carotid Artery Stenting Risk In Elderly05 Nov 2007
Bayer HealthCare Submits Rivaroxaban For European Approval05 Nov 2007
In Landmark Phase III Head-to-Head Study, Prasugrel Statistically Superior To Clopidogrel In Reducing Risk Of Heart Attack05 Nov 2007
Daiichi Sankyo, Lilly Announce New Prasugrel Head-to-Head Phase III Study Against Clopidogrel05 Nov 2007
Study Defines Precisely Why Age Is A Risk Factor For Heart Failure05 Nov 2007
For Identifying Destructive Heart Changes, Harvard Researcher Wins Prize05 Nov 2007
For 4 Decades Of Mentoring In The Cardiovascular Sciences, Atlanta Physician Recognized05 Nov 2007
For Trials Documenting CVD Burden Chicago Scientist Honored05 Nov 2007
The Late Edmund H. Sonnenblick, New York Cardiologist, Receives Posthumous National Research Achievement Award05 Nov 2007
Yale BioHaven Entrepreneurship Seminars Presents Vascular Insights:"Simplified Treatment For Varicose Veins"05 Nov 2007
Conference To Address Performance, Safety Of Defibrillator Lead Wires05 Nov 2007
Severe Physical And Emotional Stress May Cause Catastrophic Tear In Aorta05 Nov 2007
Reperfusion Of Acute Myocardial Infarction In North Carolina Emergency Departments (RACE): A Statewide Model Of Better, Faster Heart Attack Care05 Nov 2007
Study Finds Asymptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease Prevalence Is Rising05 Nov 2007
Fountain Of Youth For Your Heart?05 Nov 2007
Lilly's Anti-clotting Drug Excess Bleeding Detected, But More Effective In Preventing Heart Attacks Than Plavix04 Nov 2007
Philips Simplifies Cardiac Care With Next Generation Of Xcelera R2 Multi-Modality Cardiology Information Management Solution03 Nov 2007
Drug Eluting Stents Not Value For Money, Swiss Study02 Nov 2007
Cardiovascular Disease Decreasing Among Adults With Diabetes02 Nov 2007
Drug-Eluting Stents Not Cost-Effective In All Patients02 Nov 2007
Approx 22,000 Preventable Deaths Result From Heart Attacks/Pneumonia Treatment Falling Short Of National Goals02 Nov 2007
New Studies Add Weight To Link Between Pre-Eclampsia And Heart Disease02 Nov 2007
New Cardiac Arrest Gene Identified01 Nov 2007
New Book Aids Clinicians In Diagnosis And Treatment Of Peripheral Arterial Disease31 Oct 2007
Hereditary Link In Heart Disease And Study Of Sibling Risk31 Oct 2007
Younger Adults Increasingly Treated For Heart Disease Related Conditions31 Oct 2007
Successful Exclusion Of A Renal Artery Aneurysm (RAA) With Cardiatis FluidSmart 3D Multilayer Stent30 Oct 2007
Summit Meeting On Acute Aortic Diseases, Nov.1-2 To Be Hosted By Yale30 Oct 2007

Caregivers / Homecare News
Caring For Aging Parents: 10 Things To Know For An Emergency05 Nov 2007
Planning For Aged Care 'Boom' Must Start Now, Australia01 Nov 2007
Latest Figures Show Greater Use Of The Voluntary And Independent Sectors In Delivering Social Care, UK30 Oct 2007

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Gardasil Protects Older Women Too Says Merck05 Nov 2007
2007 Luminous Award Winners Highlight Ovarian Cancer Treatment And The Importance Of Early Detection05 Nov 2007
The Failure Of HPV Vaccination State Requirements -- A Missed Shot03 Nov 2007
New Painless Test For Cervical Cancer Could Provide Access To Better Healthcare For Women Worldwide02 Nov 2007
Researchers Develop Technology For Early Detection Of HPV And Other Viruses31 Oct 2007
HPV Testing May Reduce Incidence Of Cervical Cancer But Evidence Is Not Yet Strong Enough To Support Its Routine Use In Screening Programmes30 Oct 2007
Improvements To Cervical Cancer Care, UK30 Oct 2007
Women Who Have Precancerous Lesions Removed Have Increased Risk Of Developing Cervical, Vaginal Cancer For At Least 25 Years, Study Says30 Oct 2007

Cholesterol News
Abbott's Investigational SIMCOR® Offers Comparable LDL Lowering To Simvastatin And Significantly Raises HDL And Lowers Triglycerides In Phase III05 Nov 2007
Study Of Soy Labs' Lunasin Demonstrates Its Cholesterol Lowering Properties03 Nov 2007
More Young Adults Take Anticholesterol, Hypertension Medications, Report Finds31 Oct 2007

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Clinuvel's Drug Begins Global Phase II Skin Cancer Trials05 Nov 2007
Massive Expansion Of Clinical Trials Capacity Is Urgently Needed05 Nov 2007
Pharmaceutical Companies Release Negative Trial Results On A More Regular Basis03 Nov 2007

Colorectal Cancer News
Can Survival In Colorectal Cancer Be Predicted By Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule-180?05 Nov 2007
Questioning Folic Acid Fortification Following Link With Increased Cancer Rate05 Nov 2007
An Elevated Glucose Level Is A Strong Risk Factor For Colorectal Cancer04 Nov 2007
Optical Colonoscopy For Colorectal Cancer Screening Preferred By Minority Patients03 Nov 2007
Fighting Colorectal And Breast Cancer With Newly Identified Enzyme02 Nov 2007
Some Clinicians Recommend Repeat Colonoscopies Too Soon01 Nov 2007
One Size May Not Fit All: Knowing Risk Can Determine What Kind Of Colon Cancer Screening Is Best30 Oct 2007

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
More Than $300,000 Of Drugs And Dietary Supplements Seized02 Nov 2007
Study Of Complementary Therapies On Patients Recovering From Heart Surgery01 Nov 2007
Committee On Herbal Medicinal Products Elects New Chair And Vice-Chair01 Nov 2007

Conferences News
Word-class Speaker Faculty Announced For Sales Force Effectiveness Conference, April 2008, Barcelona05 Nov 2007

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Patients Kept Awake While Plastic Surgeons Operate30 Oct 2007

Crohn's News
New CIMZIA(R) Data Demonstrates Efficacy For Up To 18 Months In Patients With Crohn's Disease, With No Dose Escalation30 Oct 2007
Cytokine Announces Oral Efficacy Of Anti Cytokine Semapimod30 Oct 2007

Dentistry News
Department Of Health Agrees New Contract For Salaried Primary Care NHS Dentists, UK02 Nov 2007
BDA Response To London Assembly Report On NHS Dental Care In London02 Nov 2007
California Dental Hygienists Offer Health Tips For Weekend Warriors & Fitness Buffs01 Nov 2007

Depression News
Depressive Symptoms Higher In Europe's Latin Countries01 Nov 2007
Study Of Depression And Suicide In Veterans31 Oct 2007
Younger White Male Veterans At Increased Risk Of Suicide30 Oct 2007

Dermatology News
First Systemic Therapy For Fatal Childhood Disease Performed By U Of M05 Nov 2007
IDM Pharma Announces Updated Phase 2 UVIDEM(R) Results Showing Durable Disease Control And Tolerability In Advanced Melanoma Patients04 Nov 2007
Psoriasis Patients Need Rigorous Screening For Co-Morbidities30 Oct 2007
Antibiotics Reverse Local Immunosuppression In Buruli Ulcer30 Oct 2007

Diabetes News
Screening For Pre Diabetes Cost Effective05 Nov 2007
Diabetes Increasing Along U.S.-Mexico Border04 Nov 2007
Diabetes Research At UMass Medical School Funded By $300,000 From JDRF And Iacocca Foundation04 Nov 2007
Phase 2 Trial Results For Exelixis' XL784 Presented At The 2007 American Society Of Nephrology Conference03 Nov 2007
Canadian Diabetes Association Targets Young Adults For Diabetes Awareness Month02 Nov 2007
Gestational Diabetes And Menin Regulation Linked In Study By Stanford Researchers02 Nov 2007
American Diabetes Month Brings Awareness To Growing Health Care Crisis31 Oct 2007

Epilepsy News
Two Wrongs Can Make A Right With Epilepsy Genes05 Nov 2007
Brain Cell Damage Induced By Epilepsy Prevented In The Laboratory30 Oct 2007
Quality Of Life Study Examines Burden Of Epilepsy30 Oct 2007

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Sciele Pharma And Plethora Solutions Holdings PLC Announce Initiation Of Pivotal Phase III Trials For PSD502 For Premature Ejaculation02 Nov 2007

Eye Health / Blindness News
Cambridge Company Chosen To Provide National Eye Screening Service For Diabetes Patients05 Nov 2007
In Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Immune Cell Age Plays Role In Retinal Damage04 Nov 2007
Diabetes: A Top Cause Of Blindness Among Adults02 Nov 2007
Proper Eye Care Essential For Diabetics02 Nov 2007
Academy Sponsors Congressional Briefing On Military Eye Trauma Bill, USA31 Oct 2007
Pittsburgh Based Associates In Ophthalmology Announces New Treatments For Patients Suffering From Macular Degeneration30 Oct 2007

Fertility News
Fertility Preservation For Women: Penn Fertility Care Participates In The Oncofertility Consortium05 Nov 2007
MPS Issues Advice To Doctors Of Patients Who Have Had Elective Fertility Treatments Abroad, UK01 Nov 2007
Changes To Diet And Lifestyle May Help Prevent Infertility From Ovulatory Disorders01 Nov 2007

Flu / Cold / SARS News
NACCP And Families Fighting Flu Team Up To Educate Parents About The Importance Of Annual Flu Vaccination For Children01 Nov 2007
It's Time To Get Your Flu Shot30 Oct 2007

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Important Roles Played In Severe Acute Pancreatitis By Large Dose Dexamethasone05 Nov 2007
Presidential Early Career Award For Scientists And Engineers Presented To JeanMarie Houghton, MD, PhD, In White House Ceremony02 Nov 2007
Bowel Surgery Should Not Be Last Resort, UK Study01 Nov 2007
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine01 Nov 2007
Potential For Earlier Detection Of Esophageal Cancer Using 3-D Model01 Nov 2007
Increasing The Diagnostic Accuracy Of CBDS To Exclude Common Bile Duct Stones Prior To Gallstone Operations01 Nov 2007
Acute Pancreatitis In Acute Viral Hepatitis01 Nov 2007
Relationship Between Genetics, Esophageal Cancer And The Carcinogenic Effects Of Alcohol01 Nov 2007
Access For Poor, Underinsured Patients To Weight Loss Surgeries Limited By Government Restrictions31 Oct 2007
New Clinical Studies Confirm Mauna Kea Technologies' Cellvizio(R) GI In Range Of Procedures31 Oct 2007
Superior Remission Rates For Once Daily Use Of Pentasa(R) (mesalazine) In Ulcerative Colitis31 Oct 2007
New Data Presented At UEGW Confirm Effectiveness And Safety Of RESOLOR(R) For Patients With Chronic Constipation30 Oct 2007
Gauging Risk For Colorectal Cancer Helps To Determine Screening Test30 Oct 2007

Genetics News
A Sex-Ratio Meiotic Drive System In Drosophila Simulans05 Nov 2007
Innovative Investigator Receives Award For Risk Distribution Evolutionary Law02 Nov 2007
How Histone Gene Expression Is Differentially Regulated During Drosophila Development02 Nov 2007
Reassuring News For Muscular Dystrophy And Heart Disease Patients Following Gene, Stem Cell Therapy01 Nov 2007
Indication Of Acetaminophen Overdose Using Unique Pattern Of Gene Expression01 Nov 2007
Ryogen Gets Patent On Soluble Aminopeptidase P Gene01 Nov 2007
Sniffing Out The Gene That Gives Dogs Black Fur31 Oct 2007
Insurance Rates May Increase With Privacy Concerns About Genetic Information31 Oct 2007
Domestic Cat Genome Sequenced31 Oct 2007
Scientists Discover New Genetic Variant Associated With Prostate Cancer In African Americans31 Oct 2007
Making Contact With DNA Breaks30 Oct 2007

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
New Toolkit Features Information On The Uninsured; Latest Issue Of Health Affairs Marks 25th Anniversary Of Journal05 Nov 2007
Acting CMS Administrator Weems Promises More Oversight Of MA, Rx Drug Plans05 Nov 2007
Health Insurers Targeting Marketing Efforts At Older Adults05 Nov 2007
Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Decreasing Because Of High Costs, Study Says05 Nov 2007
One Quarter Of Florida Residents Lack Health Coverage, Report Says05 Nov 2007
California Lawmakers Begin Debate On California Gov. Schwarzenegger's Health Care Proposal05 Nov 2007
Delaware Lieutenant Governor Announces Health Care Proposal To Expand Access To Preventive Care In State02 Nov 2007
Most New York City Hospitals Provide Uninsured Patients With Information On Financial Assistance02 Nov 2007
Dutch, Swiss Execs Discuss Health Care Reform At Briefing02 Nov 2007
Although U.S. Spends Twice As Much As Other Industrialized Nations On Health Care, More In This Country Have Access Problems, Survey Finds02 Nov 2007
Republican Presidential Candidate McCain Clarifies Part Of Health Care Proposal At Forum02 Nov 2007
Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidates Differ On How To Expand Health Coverage01 Nov 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent Health Insurance News01 Nov 2007
Efforts To Change U.S. Health Care System Must Combine Public, Private Sectors, AHIP CEO Says01 Nov 2007
Massachusetts Increases Efforts To Enroll Low-Income Residents In Partially Subsidized Health Coverage By Dec. 31 Deadline31 Oct 2007
New Mexico Gov. Richardson Announces Universal Health Coverage Plan For State31 Oct 2007
HHS Secretary Leavitt Plans Trip To Netherlands, Switzerland To Study Health Care Systems31 Oct 2007
Presidential Candidates Biden, Giuliani Discuss Health Care31 Oct 2007
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Address U.S. Health Care System30 Oct 2007
Tracking Poll Finds Health Care Second Most Important Issue Behind Iraq In 2008 Presidential Campaign30 Oct 2007
UAW Members At Chrysler Approve Four-Year Contract With VEBA30 Oct 2007
Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan Ranks First In U.S. News/NCQA Report30 Oct 2007
Baltimore Sun Examines U.S. Health Care System, Efforts For Reform30 Oct 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Features Recent Developments In Presidential Campaigns Related To Health Care30 Oct 2007
Nearly 1.8 Million U.S. Veterans Without Health Care Coverage30 Oct 2007

Hearing / Deafness News
Johns Hopkins Scientists Make Discoveries About Tinnitus01 Nov 2007

HIV / AIDS News
Co-Epidemic Of HIV-TB Spreading In Africa, Undermining Global Control Of World's Two Deadliest Infectious Diseases05 Nov 2007
Study Of The Lifecycle Of HIV Offers A Hairpin To Fight HIV05 Nov 2007
Severe AIDS Complications Caused By Testing Delays05 Nov 2007
Journal Of Infectious Diseases Publishes Theme Issue On Poverty, Development05 Nov 2007
Global Fund Should Focus On 'Wider Factors' Involved In Fighting Diseases, Editorial Says05 Nov 2007
IRIN News Examines Relationship Between HIV/AIDS, Food Shortages In Southern Africa05 Nov 2007
HIV Prevalence In Zimbabwe Decreases To 15.6%, Health Official Says05 Nov 2007
HIV/TB Co-Epidemic Rapidly Spreading In Sub-Saharan Africa, Report Says05 Nov 2007
Excellent Results Received From GeoVax's Full-Dose HIV/AIDS Vaccine Trial04 Nov 2007
Vital HIV/AIDS Research Center Receives Double The Support From The NIH04 Nov 2007
More Information Needed On The Impact Of AIDS On Children, Says UNAIDS02 Nov 2007
UNICEF Presents: "Children And Adolescents Affected By HIV And AIDS In Metropolitan Area Of Buenos Aires"02 Nov 2007
Zimbabwe's HIV Infection Rate Continues To Fall02 Nov 2007
Progression Of HIV, Early Death Affected By Lifetime Trauma02 Nov 2007
Ohio Not Applying For Federal Funds Aimed At Preventing HIV Among Teenagers02 Nov 2007
Concurrent Sexual Relationships Not Uncommon Among U.S. Men, Contributing To Spread Of HIV, Study Says02 Nov 2007
Mozambique National AIDS Council, UNFPA Host Conference Aimed At Discussing HIV Prevention Among Sex Workers02 Nov 2007
Some Experts Emphasizing 'Proven, Lower-Tech' Strategies To Prevent HIV After Merck's Vaccine Trial Was Halted, Washington Post Reports02 Nov 2007
Former African Leaders To Meet In Zambia To Outline HIV/AIDS Control Strategies01 Nov 2007
WFP Aims To Raise $103M For Program In Malawi To Help People Affected By HIV/AIDS, Natural Disasters, Officials Say01 Nov 2007
POZ Examines HIV/AIDS In U.S. South01 Nov 2007
11 Per Cent Of American Men Have Concurrent Sexual Partners31 Oct 2007
Some HIV-Positive People Taking Longer To Initiate Treatment, Study Says31 Oct 2007
Zimbabwe Shifts From Voluntary HIV Testing To Provider-Initiated Testing In Response To Epidemic31 Oct 2007
Guyana Launches Project Aimed At Reducing Spread Of HIV, Improving Treatment, Prevention Among Prison Inmates31 Oct 2007
ONE Campaign, DATA To Merge To Focus On Poverty-Related Issues Worldwide31 Oct 2007
Pharmacies, Drug Wholesaler File Lawsuit Against Abbott Over Price Of Antiretroviral Norvir31 Oct 2007
Clinton Signs Pledge To Commit To Fight Against HIV/AIDS31 Oct 2007
Symposium To Focus On The Changing Epidemiology Of HIV31 Oct 2007
Out Of Africa: HIV's Path From Haiti To The US Then The World30 Oct 2007
Gilead Announces 48-Week Data Evaluating Switching From Combivir(R) To Truvada(R) Among Virologically-Suppressed HIV Patients30 Oct 2007
Under Utah-India Deal Molecular Condom May Be Commercialized To Aid HIV/AIDS Prevention30 Oct 2007
HIV Arrived In US From Haiti, New Study30 Oct 2007
Zimbabwe In Line To Reach Antiretroviral Treatment Target, Health Official Says30 Oct 2007
One-Third Of People With TB In U.S. Unaware Of HIV Status, MMWR Report Says30 Oct 2007
HIV Vaccine Trial Volunteers Asked To Undergo Testing To Determine Whether They Are At Increased Risk Of HIV30 Oct 2007
Southern Africa Litigation Centre Launches HIV/AIDS Program30 Oct 2007
Roche Diagnostics' HIV Viral Load Test Used In Clinical Trials For Isentress, A New Class Of HIV Drug30 Oct 2007

Hypertension News
For Identifying Key Components Of Blood Pressure Control, Emory Scientist Honored05 Nov 2007
Nebivolol Lowers Blood Pressure In African Americans With Stage I-II Hypertension As Demonstrated By The Journal Of Clinical Hypertension05 Nov 2007
Elderly With Hypertension Less Likely To Get Lifestyle Modification Advice From Doctors05 Nov 2007
Common Medications Provide Equal Blood Pressure Control04 Nov 2007
Master Switch That Regulates Blood Pressure Identified By OHSU Researchers02 Nov 2007
Hypertension Patients' Risk For Diabetes May Be Decreased By Preventing Or Reducing Enlarged Heart01 Nov 2007
Ranbaxy Receives Tentative Approval For Valsartan Tablets31 Oct 2007
Ethnic Differences In Sleep Quality And Blood Pressure Studied30 Oct 2007
Study Links Hypertension In Obese Children To Television Viewing30 Oct 2007

Immune System / Vaccines News
Hacking The PIN Codes Of The Immune System Has The Potential To Create New Vaccines And Treatments02 Nov 2007

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Measles Campaign A Success In Zambia02 Nov 2007
In The Fight Against Fungal Infections, Gamma Interferon Offers Hope01 Nov 2007
Research Into Peptide Communication Could Lead To New Class Of Antibiotics30 Oct 2007
Homelessness Increases Risk Of Infection For Injecting Drug Users, UK30 Oct 2007

IT / Internet / E-mail News
University Of Pennsylvania Health System Expansion Taps ECRI Institute For Purchasing Guidance05 Nov 2007
Artificial Organs Targeted In Medical Technology Venture05 Nov 2007
HHS Announces Project To Help 3.6 Million Consumers Reap Benefits Of Electronic Health Records, USA03 Nov 2007
New Electronic Health Records Demonstration Project 'Encouraging Step' Says American College Of Physicians02 Nov 2007
Incentives For Small/Medium-Sized Medical Practices To Use Electronic Health Records02 Nov 2007
FDA Says Consumers Continue To Buy Risky Drugs Online02 Nov 2007
Internet-Based Treatment For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Shows Potential, Says AJP Study02 Nov 2007
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Launches Lippincott's Nursing Procedures & Skills02 Nov 2007
HIMSS And Saudi Association For Health Informatics Association Collaborate On Education And Training01 Nov 2007
Extended Access To ScienceDirect For The UK Research Community30 Oct 2007

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Gilead Announces 48-Week Data From Two Pivotal Phase III StudiesEvaluating Viread(R) For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis B05 Nov 2007
Treatment With Pegasys Provides Hepatitis C Patients A Second Chance To Achieve A Cure After Not Responding To Peg Intron05 Nov 2007
Survival In Hepatitis C Virus Patients Prolonged By 24-Week Course Of Interferon-Alpha Therapy05 Nov 2007
Plasma Serotonin Levels Can Correlate With Degree Of Liver Insufficiency05 Nov 2007
Nationwide Decrease In The Need For Liver Transplant05 Nov 2007
Predicting Survival After Liver Transplantation05 Nov 2007
Treatment With PEGASYS(R)/COPEGUS(TM) Provides Hope For Hepatitis C Patients Whose Infection Did Not Initially Respond To Peg-Intron(R)/Ribavirin04 Nov 2007
Progen Update On Phase 3 Clinical Program For PI-88 In Liver Cancer04 Nov 2007
Progen To Present Additional Analysis Of Data From PI-88 Phase 2 Liver Cancer Study At American Association For The Study Of Liver Diseases04 Nov 2007
Liver Injury And High-Fat Diet Linked02 Nov 2007
Inovio Biomedical's DNA Vaccine Delivery Technology Moves Ahead In Clinical Trial For Hepatitis C02 Nov 2007
Nexavar Becomes First And Only Approved Treatment Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Europe01 Nov 2007
Significant New Data On Roche's PEGASYS(R) And Hepatitis C Pipeline Compounds To Be Featured At 58th Annual AASLD Meeting01 Nov 2007
Treating Cancer As An Infectious Disease With Promising Results31 Oct 2007
Effective Treatment For Cancer That Has Spread To The Liver30 Oct 2007

Lung Cancer News
Tarceva Approved For Lung Cancer In Japan05 Nov 2007
Novel Gene Alterations In Lung Cancer Identified By Study05 Nov 2007
New Insights Into Lung Cancer Revealed By Tumor Genome Analysis05 Nov 2007
IDM Pharma Announces IDM-2101 Updated Phase 2 Results Show Treatment Well Tolerated With Positive Survival Trend In Lung Cancer Patients04 Nov 2007
First Of Its Kind Lung Cancer Forum To Be Hosted By The BC Cancer Foundation, Canada02 Nov 2007
New Way To Predict Survival In Older Women With Lung Cancer02 Nov 2007
New Therapy To Cut Smokers Risk Of Lung Cancer02 Nov 2007
Early Lung Screening Detects Cancer Before Symptoms Appear01 Nov 2007
Standardizing Radiation Dose In 4D CT Scans Can Reduce Lung Injury To Cancer Patients01 Nov 2007
Researchers Find Novel Mechanism To Predict Survival In Older Women With Early Stage Lung Cancer01 Nov 2007
Growth Of Lung Cancer Cells May Be Slowed By Vitamin A Derivative31 Oct 2007
No Butts About It: Non-Smokers Get Lung Cancer31 Oct 2007
Most Important Predictor Of Survival For Advanced NSCLC Patients Is Quality Of Life31 Oct 2007
Lives Of Lung Cancer Patients May be Extended By Preventing Lung Scarring30 Oct 2007

Lupus News
Coley Pharmaceutical Group Diversifies Pipeline With First-in-Class TLR Antagonist For The Treatment Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus30 Oct 2007

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Tasigna Receives US Approval Providing New Hope To Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients With Resistance Or Intolerance To Existing Therapies05 Nov 2007
Anti-Leukemia Drug Increases Patient Fatigue03 Nov 2007
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients To Benefit From Promising New Drug Therapy, Canada02 Nov 2007
FDA Approves Tasigna For Treatment Of Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia01 Nov 2007

Medical Devices News
Time To Transplant Bridged For More Women Using Smaller Heart Pump05 Nov 2007
Student Innovators Rewarded For Their Medical Inventions05 Nov 2007
Groundbreaking Experiments Could Lead To New Lie Detector05 Nov 2007
Endosonography-guided Biliary Drainage Is Useful In Cases With Failed Endoscopic Biliary Stenting05 Nov 2007
Research On Smart, Bacteria-Repellent Nanohydrogels Aided By NSF $1 Million Award To Stevens Team05 Nov 2007
Multidisciplinary Team Researching Advanced Light Microscopy At UCLA To Be Funded By $1.1 Million NSF Grant04 Nov 2007
New NIST Mini-Sensor May Have Biomedical And Security Applications04 Nov 2007
Medicare Bidding For Durable Medical Equipment Will Harm Small Businesses And Seniors' Access To Care, American Association For Homecare Testifies04 Nov 2007
Preclinical Results Report Radio Waves Fire Up Nanotubes Embedded In Tumors, Destroying Liver Cancer03 Nov 2007
Destroying Blood-Borne Diseases Like AIDS Using Fine-Tuned Lasers02 Nov 2007
Carotid Artery Stenting Risk In Elderly02 Nov 2007
'Highest' Honor Awarded To Young Scientists Received By University Of Cincinnati Researcher02 Nov 2007
100 Percent Natural Process Could Allow Medical Researchers To Expand The Use Of Nanoparticles01 Nov 2007
Innovative Pain Diagnosis Device01 Nov 2007
Exposing Bacteria's Vulnerabilities To Spur Wave Of New Drug Discoveries01 Nov 2007
The Spirit Of Technology At INFORMS Annual Meeting01 Nov 2007
Clemson Nanotechnology For Molecule Tracking Recognized By NIH01 Nov 2007
Highlights In The November Issues Of Biophysical Journal01 Nov 2007
Researchers Image Neurons As Never Before By Combining Multiple Fluorescent Proteins01 Nov 2007
Nanobiotechnology Symposium At UCLA To Highlight Advances In Nanomedicine01 Nov 2007
Nanobiotechnology Symposium At UCLA To Highlight Advances In Nanomedicine01 Nov 2007
Alzheimer's Disease May Be Predicted By New Brain Marker31 Oct 2007
Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease May Be Predicted By New Brain Marker31 Oct 2007
Tool Could Manipulate Tiny Objects On A Chip31 Oct 2007
Excellence Through Evidence-Based Implant Dentistry31 Oct 2007
Rewiring Dyslexic Children's Brains Using Sound Training31 Oct 2007
Economic Motivation Could Underlie Excess Referrals For Diagnostic Imaging31 Oct 2007
Killing Cancer With UV Light31 Oct 2007
Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment In Europe: Controversial Physical Agents Directive Postponed30 Oct 2007
Detection, Rehabilitation Of AMD Could Be Aided By Test For Visual Acuity30 Oct 2007
Predicting Risk Of Side Effects In Colorectal Cancer Using Gene Screen30 Oct 2007
Multiple Detection Of Pathogens May Be Possible With New Magnetic Separation Technique30 Oct 2007

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Standard Of Proof Change May Lead To More Adverse Findings Against Doctors - Medical Defence Union, UK05 Nov 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent Developments Related To Medical Malpractice In Three States05 Nov 2007
Federal Judge Retracts Previous Ruling In Favor Of AT&T Employee Who Sued Company For Contraceptive Coverage01 Nov 2007
Kansas Supreme Court Delays Grand Jury Investigation Of Abortion Provider Tiller To Decide If Panel Should Convene31 Oct 2007
Planned Parenthood Files Suit Against Missouri Law That Would Require Abortion Clinics To Upgrade Facilities30 Oct 2007

Medical Students / Training News
CVCTA Education To Offer Live Case Training For Level I Participants02 Nov 2007
Doctors' Training Programme Facing Shortfall Of Places, BMA Warns, UK02 Nov 2007

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Newspapers Report Developments In Medicaid Programs In Louisiana, New York And Washington, D.C.05 Nov 2007
Florida, Maryland And Michigan Address Medicaid During State Budget Discussions05 Nov 2007
Lawmaker, Health Groups Oppose Medicare Caps For Physical Therapy05 Nov 2007
House Hearing Focuses On Bush Administration Cuts To Medicaid05 Nov 2007
Senate Approves Legislation To Expand And Reauthorize SCHIP, President Bush Expected To Veto05 Nov 2007
Ensign, Becerra Call For Repeal Of Arbitrary Cap On Patient Care04 Nov 2007
The National Committee To Preserve Social Security And Medicare, USA03 Nov 2007
Statement On Passage Of The State Children's Health Insurance Program Bill02 Nov 2007
Medicare Lacks Tools, Incentives To Enforce Evidence-Based Coverage Policies, U Of M Study Finds02 Nov 2007
New Steps To Encourage Efficiency And Quality For Medicare Hospital Outpatient Services In 2008, USA02 Nov 2007
Medicare Final Rule Announces 2008 Physician Fees And Reforms For Accurate Payments And Quality, USA02 Nov 2007
Editorials, Opinion Piece Address Debate On Revised SCHIP Bill02 Nov 2007
Report Examines Medicaid Coverage For Family Planning Services; NEJM Perspectives Examine Physician-Industry Relationship, Health Care Costs02 Nov 2007
St. Petersburg Times Series Examines Medicare02 Nov 2007
Senate Budget Committee Hearing Focuses On Future Of Entitlement Program Spending02 Nov 2007
Senate Votes To Limit Debate On Revised Bill To Reauthorize And Expand SCHIP02 Nov 2007
Medicare Indexation Falls To Half The Rate Of Health Inflation01 Nov 2007
Editorials, Opinion Pieces, Letter Discuss Debate Over Revised SCHIP Bill01 Nov 2007
Lobbyists Push Lawmakers To Act Quickly On Medicare Physician Payment Rate Fix01 Nov 2007
Senate Majority Leader Reid Requests Delay In Senate Vote; President Bush Says He Will Not Sign SCHIP Legislation That Includes Cigarette Tax Increase01 Nov 2007
NACDS Board Member Addresses Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Before U.S. House Panel01 Nov 2007
Guttmacher Institute, Kaiser Family Foundation Release Report On Medicaid Coverage For Family Planning Services01 Nov 2007
Efforts Needed To Address Financial Stability Of Entitlement Programs, Columnist Writes31 Oct 2007
Hoyer, Emanuel Discuss Possible SCHIP Compromise With Republican House Members31 Oct 2007
CQ's Carey Discusses Senate Action On Revised SCHIP Bill, FY 2008 Spending Bills, Health IT Legislation30 Oct 2007
Maryland In Special Session To Consider Proposal To Expand Medicaid Eligibility, Subsidize Small Businesses30 Oct 2007
UnitedHealth Concurs With House Panel That Access To Dental Care Lacking For Child Medicaid Beneficiaries In Maryland30 Oct 2007
Senate Majority Leader Reid Files For Cloture On SCHIP Legislation30 Oct 2007

Mental Health News
Reports Of Serious Mental Illnesses Increase Among Gulf Coast Residents Two Years After Hurricane Katrina, Survey Finds02 Nov 2007
New Research Suggests Compulsory Community Treatment Doesn't Work, UK01 Nov 2007
MUSC To Study Mental Health During And After Disasters, California30 Oct 2007

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
GE Brings Molecular Imaging Into Treatment Planning Arena03 Nov 2007
Dementia Diagnosis By PET Scan02 Nov 2007
Consultation Document On The Protection Of Patients And Volunteers Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Examinations, UK01 Nov 2007

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Statement From The Secretary Of State On The Health Protection Agency Figures, UK05 Nov 2007
The Time Is Right For Trials Of Multidrug-Resistant TB Therapy05 Nov 2007
Health Protection Agency And Office For National Statistics Publish Study Of Deaths Following MRSA Infection, UK04 Nov 2007
Healthcare Commission Response To Latest Rates Of Healthcare Associated Infections, UK02 Nov 2007
Your Health May Be Only Skin-Deep: The Fourth-Leading Cause Of Death In The U.S. Is Often A Result Of Bacteria On Patients' Own Skin02 Nov 2007
Bill Against 'Bad Bugs' Applauded By Infectious Diseases Experts As Having Potential To Save Thousands Of Lives02 Nov 2007
Statement From NYC Health Department Addressing MRSA Alarm In Schools01 Nov 2007
Reduce Hospital MRSA By Cleaning Surfaces Often Touched By Hand Says Scientist31 Oct 2007
Scripps Research Team Blocks Bacterial Communication System To Prevent Deadly Staph Infections31 Oct 2007
Cardinal Health Releases New Tool To Combat MRSA Infections In Hospitals31 Oct 2007
New ''MRSA Visual Knowledge'' Free Resource Increases Diagnostic Accuracy Among Physicians30 Oct 2007

Multiple Sclerosis News
Large Trial Of Oral Antibiotic Minocycline Set To Begin In People At Risk For MS02 Nov 2007

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
Trial Shows Minocycline Has A Harmful Effect On Patients With Motor Neuron Disease01 Nov 2007

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Unique Database Mapping 'Expression' Of Genes In The Brain Could Lead To New, Targeted Treatments05 Nov 2007
Universities Join Forces To Tackle Brain Tumours, UK05 Nov 2007
Groundbreaking Research Presented At Neuroscience 200705 Nov 2007
New Guideline Recommends When To Use CT Scans In ER For Seizures03 Nov 2007
Study Maps The Making Of A Decision In The Human Brain31 Oct 2007
News From The Journal Of Neuroscience31 Oct 2007
After Brain Injury Stem Cells Shown To Improve Memory31 Oct 2007
Long-Term Data From A Landmark Phase III Trial Show Survival Benefit At Three- And Four-Years In Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme31 Oct 2007
Discovery Of Neural Stem Cell Mechanism Considered Significant31 Oct 2007
Sight, Sound Processed Together And Earlier Than Previously Thought30 Oct 2007
Aggregation Propensity, Amyloid Peptide Toxicity And Alzheimer Disease30 Oct 2007

Nursing / Midwifery News
Modernising Nursing Careers Consultation Launched, UK05 Nov 2007
New York State Nurses Association Recognized As Health Care Reform Pioneer05 Nov 2007
The NMC Asks: What Does The Future Hold For Nursing Education? UK02 Nov 2007
Medical Professionals Clear About Futile Care In ICUs, Canadian Study02 Nov 2007
Resuscitation Of Patients, UK01 Nov 2007
Practice Nurse Policy Makes Perfect Sense, Australia31 Oct 2007
RNs Blast UC Irvine Med Center For Firings, Suspensions - Nurses Say UCI Targeting RNs In Response To Its Scandals30 Oct 2007

Nutrition / Diet News
Increased Injury Risk When Energy Drinks Mixed With Alcohol05 Nov 2007
News From The American Dietetic Association05 Nov 2007
Fractionation Technology Developed By VTT Increases Diverse Uses Of Oats05 Nov 2007
Research Programme For Foods And Services Promoting Well Being05 Nov 2007
Scientists Question Folic Acid Fortification05 Nov 2007
1,084,384 Pounds Of Ground Beef Recalled By Cargill Meat Solutions, Possible E. Coli Contamination04 Nov 2007
414,000 Pizza Cases With Possible E. Coli O157:H703 Nov 2007
Enjoy Christmas Without Looking Like Santa02 Nov 2007
New Report Shows How Our Diet Must Change To Cut Cancer Risk02 Nov 2007
Never Too Late To Change Habits Of A Lifetime, Says The FSA, UK01 Nov 2007
BAPEN Launches New Information Resource To Support Hospital Trusts As They Respond To The Improving Nutritional Care Action Plan Launched Yesterday31 Oct 2007
Nutrition Action Plan Is Good News, Says Help The Aged, UK31 Oct 2007
Researchers Find Chemical In Red Wine, Fruits And Vegetables Stops Cancer, Heart Disease, But Is Dose-Dependent31 Oct 2007
Nutritional Care In UK Has Reached A 'Tipping-Point' Says BAPEN In Response To Department Of Health Nutrition Action Plan31 Oct 2007
Nutrition Action Plan Published To Address Nutrition Of Older People In Care, UK30 Oct 2007

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Experts Agree On Measures To Challenge Obesity05 Nov 2007
Obesity And Diabetes Emerging Major Health Care Challenges In The Eastern Mediterranean Region05 Nov 2007
District Of Columbia And New York: Counties With Largest Racial Disparity In Obesity Rates05 Nov 2007
When Mother Is Overweight In Pregnancy Risk Of Having Hyperactive Children Is Greater02 Nov 2007
Christams Gift Ideas To Fight Obesity02 Nov 2007
Time To Supersize Control Efforts For Obesity, UK02 Nov 2007
Weight Loss - Not One Size Fits All31 Oct 2007
Discovery Of Brain Circuits That Control Hunger Suggests New Targets For Treating Obesity30 Oct 2007

Pain / Anesthetics News
Anesthesia Pouch Allows Children To Go Home Sooner After Surgery05 Nov 2007
Study Into Preventing Morphine 'Tolerance' Could Lead To Better Pain Relief With Fewer Side Effects04 Nov 2007
Breakthrough Cancer Pain: BDSI Files FDA NDA For BEMA Fentanyl01 Nov 2007
Fibromyalgia Pain Caused By Neuron Mismatch, Suggests Study31 Oct 2007
Chronic Achilles Tendon Pain Eased By Ultrasound-Guided Injections30 Oct 2007
HRH The Duke Of York Highlights Anaesthesia Crisis In The Developing World30 Oct 2007

Parkinson's Disease News
Over-The-Counter Pain Medications May Reduce Risk Of Parkinson's Disease05 Nov 2007
Scientists Identify Chemical That Triggers Parkinson's Disease31 Oct 2007
Barr Receives Tentative Approval For A Generic Version Of Mirapex(R) Tablets, 0.125mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg And 1.5mg31 Oct 2007

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Being Overweight In 9 To 12 Year Olds05 Nov 2007
"Every Baby Has A Story" Campaign Visits Rush University Medical Center Thursday, November 805 Nov 2007
Potential Treatment For Spinal Muscular Atrophy05 Nov 2007
Children With Heart Disease Often At Greater Risk Due To Obesity02 Nov 2007
New AJP Study Identifies Childhood Psychiatric Patterns Preceding Arrest In Early Adulthood02 Nov 2007
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Collaborative Approach Needed02 Nov 2007
Children With Asperger Syndrome More Likely To Have Sleep Problems01 Nov 2007
Breastfed Babies Breathe Better, Except When Mom Has Asthma01 Nov 2007
Baby Babble Or A Sign Of Speech Problems31 Oct 2007
Down Syndrome Babies Helped To Walk Months Earlier With Treadmill Training31 Oct 2007
New Book Offers Help In Dealing With Childhood Infections31 Oct 2007
Japan: New Study Finds Children Of Smoking Mothers Have A Higher Risk Of Obesity31 Oct 2007
Wyeth Recalls Cough And Cold Medicines With Faulty Dosage Cup30 Oct 2007
Creation Of Pediatric Research Institute To Improve Understanding Of The Biology Of Children's Health30 Oct 2007
Multimedia Book Helps Improve Patient Care For Sports-Related Injuries30 Oct 2007

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
FDA Has Not Inspected Many Foreign Companies That Manufacture Medications, Medication Ingredients Imported To U.S., GAO Report Finds05 Nov 2007
Praxis' Campaign Saves 12 Weeks Off Enrollment Goal For Women's Health Vaccine Study04 Nov 2007
Medicines Australia Supports Robust Global Standard Of Industry Conduct03 Nov 2007
Advances In Therapy Added To Springer Journals Portfolio01 Nov 2007
Physician Says Old Drugs Need 'Repurposing' For New Uses01 Nov 2007
NACDS Announces Two Distinguished Guests At 2008 Annual Meeting, USA01 Nov 2007
International Cannabinoids Symposium: 10 March 2008, UK31 Oct 2007

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Features Recent Coverage On Behind-the-Counter Rx Drug Classification05 Nov 2007
Prescription Drug Sales Growth Expected To Slow In 2008, IMS Report Says02 Nov 2007
House Hearing To Address Lack Of FDA Inspections Of Foreign Prescription Drugs02 Nov 2007
Pope Benedict Says Pharmacists Have Right To Conscientiously Object To Fill Emergency Contraception01 Nov 2007
New AHRQ Tools Help Pharmacies Better Serve Patients With Limited Health Literacy, UK31 Oct 2007

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
Pregnancy Condition Pre-Eclampsia Linked To Heart Disease, New Studies02 Nov 2007
Babies May Be Harmed By Common Drug For Stopping Preterm Labor02 Nov 2007
Non Emergency Caesarean Doubles Risk For The Mother01 Nov 2007
Coalition's Guidelines On Fish Consumption For Pregnant Women 'Misleading,' Opinion Piece Says01 Nov 2007
Managing And Treating Cornual Pregnancies, UK01 Nov 2007
In-Womb Life-Saving Surgery In Premature Rupture Of Fetal Membrane30 Oct 2007

Primary Care / General Practice News
Most Doctors Oppose Medical Immigration Plans, BMA Research Shows, UK05 Nov 2007
HECS Scheme Fails To Attract Young Doctors To Country Practice, Australia02 Nov 2007
Empathy And Understanding Should Be Employed When Patient Nondisclosure Requested02 Nov 2007
Coalition's Family Emergency Medical Centres, Australia01 Nov 2007
GP Pay "Cut" Since 2005-06 Levels01 Nov 2007
UK Study Highlights Family Doctors' Earnings01 Nov 2007
Coalition Plans For Medical Workforce Lacks Strategy, Australia01 Nov 2007
Government Has Been Listening On Medical Workforce, Australia31 Oct 2007
Washington Post Examines Growing Trend Of Drug Dispensing By Physicians31 Oct 2007
N.Y. AG, Cigna Reach Agreement On Physician Ranking System31 Oct 2007
Physicians Who Adopt Electronic Health Records Will Receive Higher Medicare Payments Under Pilot Project31 Oct 2007
GMC Asks For Doctors' Help To Collect Ethnicity Data, UK31 Oct 2007
New NCQA Criteria For PCMH Model To Be Announced At Healthcare Summit By Nation's Healthcare Leaders31 Oct 2007
AMA: Physician Ranking Programs Must Put Quality First31 Oct 2007
Latest Statistics On NHS Community Contraception Services Released, UK30 Oct 2007
Defining Critical Lab Value To Improve Patient Safety30 Oct 2007
AMA: Physician Ranking Programs Must Put Qualty First30 Oct 2007
Physician Assistants And Nurse Practitioners May Be Australia's Solution To Its Healthcare Shortage30 Oct 2007
Practice Based Commissioning Survey Reveals A Worrying Gap, UK30 Oct 2007

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
GPC Biotech And Pharmion Announce Results Of Overall Survival Analysis From The Satraplatin Pivotal Phase 3 Trial04 Nov 2007
Guiliani Annoys Brits With Outdated Prostate Cancer Statistics03 Nov 2007
Genetic Variations May Reveal African-Americans At-Risk For Prostate Cancer02 Nov 2007
Risk Of Death Decreased With Radiation Seed Implant For Prostate Cancer When Compared With Observation Only01 Nov 2007
Presidential Candidate Giuliani Questioned About Ad Comparing Prostate Cancer Survival Rates01 Nov 2007
After Surgery High-Risk Prostate Cancer Kept At Bay By Radiation31 Oct 2007
Risk Of Prostate Cancer Return Greatly Increased When Treatment Appointments Missed31 Oct 2007
Study Of Sexual Function Following Higher Doses Of Radiation For Prostate Cancer30 Oct 2007
Prostate Cancer Effectively Cured In Young Men By Implanting Radiation Seeds30 Oct 2007
Study Suggests Statins May Make Radiation More Effective At Curing Prostate Cancer30 Oct 2007

Psychology / Psychiatry News
Early Preventive Intervention For Disruptive Boys Can Improve Education And Reduce Later Criminality, UK01 Nov 2007
More Psychologists Needed In The Bush, Australia31 Oct 2007
Social Isolation May Have A Negative Effect On Intellectual Abilities30 Oct 2007
Parents Less Likely Than Non-parenting Adults To Suffer Serious Psychological Distress30 Oct 2007

Public Health News
Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells Hospital Trust To Benefit From Deep Clean Programme, UK05 Nov 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Repor Highlights Recent Developments In Presidential Campaign Related To Health Care05 Nov 2007
New Jersey Law Requires Hospitals To Report Infection Rates Publicly05 Nov 2007
Conference Committee Approves Budget Package That Includes Labor-HHS-Education, Military Construction-VA Appropriations Bills; Excludes Defense Bill05 Nov 2007
Studies Explore Reasons For Latino Health Care Disparities05 Nov 2007
International Survey Finds US Adults The Most Dissatisfied With Health Care04 Nov 2007
The Importance Of Language Services On Disparities, Quality Of Care04 Nov 2007
Token Resuscitation Attempts On Hopelessly Ill Patients Prolongs Suffering04 Nov 2007
Rakes And Pains - Leave Raking Injuries Behind With These Safety Tips04 Nov 2007
National Center For Marriage Research To Be Located At BGSU03 Nov 2007
University Of Rochester Medical Center Seeks Approval For New Ambulatory Surgical Center03 Nov 2007
Recommendations To Prevent Injuries While Using Ladders02 Nov 2007
HHS Secretary Leavitt Signs Agreement With Canada To Improve Indigenous Health Care Delivery And Access02 Nov 2007
United States, Canada And Mexico Agree To Mutual Assistance02 Nov 2007
HSC Chair Highlights Real Health And Safety Issues Affecting Britain's Workforce02 Nov 2007
NZMA Alarmed At Industrial Situation, New Zealand02 Nov 2007
DOD, VA Team To Provide Care Coordinators For Servicemembers, Veterans02 Nov 2007
Conference Committee To Finalize Spending Bill Package02 Nov 2007
Sen. Grassley Might Seek Stricter Regulations On Tax-Exempt Status For Not-for-Profit Hospitals02 Nov 2007
Lancet & Global Forum For Health Research Essay Competition-Winners Announced02 Nov 2007
New Government, New Hope For Indigenous Australians?02 Nov 2007
Litvinenko Poisoning Caused Limited Public Concern02 Nov 2007
Emergency Response Aided By New Computer Architecture01 Nov 2007
Driving Reliability And Error Analysis Method (DREAM) Discovers True Cause Of Car Crashes01 Nov 2007
Underage Drinking And Driving, Dangerous Behavior Previously Overlooked.01 Nov 2007
Keen Welcomes Stronger Links Between Communites And Health Services, UK01 Nov 2007
Learning To Manage Risks An Essential Part Of Growing Up, Says HSC, UK01 Nov 2007
Transport And Construction Under The Spotlight At North Wales Health And Safety Seminar, North Wales01 Nov 2007
Bush Nominates Retired Army Surgeon As VA Secretary01 Nov 2007
President Bush Threatens To Veto Combined Appropriations Bill, CongressDaily Reports01 Nov 2007
California Medical Association Calls For Renewed Focus On Health Care Reform01 Nov 2007
Claiming Human Rights In The UK: A Powerful Tool For Social Change31 Oct 2007
Australia's Best Health Journalism Recognised31 Oct 2007
Air Pollution Exposure Greatest While People Are Traveling In Their Vehicles31 Oct 2007
Health In Ireland: Key Trends 200731 Oct 2007
Wansbeck Safer Workplace Inspections Begin, UK31 Oct 2007
NZMA Welcomes New Minister Of Health, New Zealand31 Oct 2007
Wide Income Gap Linked To Deaths In Both Rich And Poor Nations31 Oct 2007
CIHR Funding To Improve Wait Times And Health Services, Canada31 Oct 2007
Small Businesses, Kansas Employers Increasingly Offering Worker Wellness Programs31 Oct 2007
Two New Orleans Clinics Spend Twice As Much On Patient Care As Other Clinics In State31 Oct 2007
Congressional Democrats Consider Combining Labor-HHS-Education, Veterans, Pentagon Spending Bills31 Oct 2007
British Medicine "Leaderless"31 Oct 2007
New Regulation Rules Will Lead To A 'Climate Of Fear' Say Doctors, UK31 Oct 2007
New Report From Australian Researchers Concerned About The Planet, Places And People At Risk30 Oct 2007
$1 Million Grant To Focus On Firefighters' Health30 Oct 2007
NIH Grants $33 Million In Institutional Development Awards To Three States30 Oct 2007
IFC Push Gains Momentum, Australia30 Oct 2007
A Passion For Ending Hunger: Howard G. Buffett Becomes WFP Ambassador Against Hunger30 Oct 2007
Study Finds Increase Of Avoidable Hospitalizations In Washington, D.C.30 Oct 2007
President Bush Criticizes Democrats For Failing To Send Him FY 2008 Appropriations Bills30 Oct 2007
Blacks 35 Percent More Likely To Leave Hospitals Against Medical Advice30 Oct 2007

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
Enzyme Could Increase Tumors' Sensitivity To Radiation Therapy03 Nov 2007
Resonant Hosts First Breast IGRT Symposium At The American Society For Therapeutic Radiology And Oncology (ASTRO)02 Nov 2007
Industry's Most Powerful Wide Bore Offers "Proton Package" For Radiation Therapy Planning31 Oct 2007
Congress Urged By SNM Ad To Fund Nuclear Medicine Research31 Oct 2007
Economic Motivation May Affect How Often Some Physicians Order Imaging Studies31 Oct 2007

Respiratory / Asthma News
Muscle Relaxing Drugs Can Reduce Lethal Blood Clots05 Nov 2007
Studies Show Smoking Harms Women More Than Men05 Nov 2007
New Approach To Peak Flow Monitoring, Australia03 Nov 2007
Patients Denied Admission To Intensive Care Because Of Doctors' Pessimism02 Nov 2007
Comprehensive Guidelines For Diagnosis And Treatment Of Stable COPD Issued By ACP01 Nov 2007
Novel RSV Surveillance Program Broadens Potential For Improved RSV Outcomes01 Nov 2007
Summary Report Of New Asthma Guidelines01 Nov 2007
Joint Commission Launches New COPD Certification Program01 Nov 2007
Tuberculosis Breaches Borders, But Not Public Health01 Nov 2007
The American Lung Association Offers Health Tips To Residents Affected By California Wildfires31 Oct 2007
Scientist Discovers Clue In Mysterious Lung Disease31 Oct 2007
3rd Health Care Roundtable Focuses On Advances In Managing Non-Hospital-Based Asthmatic And COPD Patients31 Oct 2007
Simple Strategy Could Prevent Half Of Deadly Tuberculosis Infections31 Oct 2007
New Pharmaco-Economic Data At AAP Regarding Infants At High Risk For RSV Presented By MedImmune30 Oct 2007
State Of Colorado Expands Contract With Alere Medical To Include Medicaid Recipients With COPD30 Oct 2007
MedImmune Presents New Pharmaco-Economic Data At American Academy Of Pediatrics Regarding Infants At High Risk For RSV30 Oct 2007

Schizophrenia News
People With Schizophrenia Are More Logical01 Nov 2007
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development Submits New Drug Application For Paliperidone Palmitate31 Oct 2007
BioLineRx Announces Positive Results From Phase 2a Interim Trial Analysis Of BL-1020 For The Treatment Of Patients With Schizophrenia31 Oct 2007

Seniors / Aging News
Seniors Call For More Support To Age At Home, Australia05 Nov 2007
Tender Loving Care(R) Recognizes Fall Prevention Month02 Nov 2007
Primary Component In Risk Of Falls For Older Adults Is Visual Field Loss30 Oct 2007

Sexual Health / STDs News
NAEA Opposed To Providing Contraception In Public Schools - More Than Half Of People Surveyed By AP Not Even Parents05 Nov 2007
The Politico Examines Sen. Specter's Earmarks For Abstinence Education Programs02 Nov 2007
More Comprehensive Sex Education Programs Needed, Opinion Piece Says01 Nov 2007
Is It All In The Head? - Understanding Psychosexual Disorders In Women, UK01 Nov 2007
Why Male Circumcision Is A Biomedical Imperative For The 21st Century, Australia31 Oct 2007
study Of Former American Football Players and homosexuality30 Oct 2007
Mice Help Researchers Understand Chlamydia, Australia30 Oct 2007
fpa Responds To The Contraception And Sexual Health Report 2006/7, UK30 Oct 2007
Eleven Percent Of Men In The United States Have Had Concurrent Sexual Partners In The Past Year30 Oct 2007

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Link Between A Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder And Increased Heart Rate Variability01 Nov 2007
Practice Parameters Offer Recommendations For The Evaluation And Treatment Of Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders01 Nov 2007
Snoring Men Transform Into Sleeping Beauties After Surgery31 Oct 2007

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
Smokefree England - The First Three Months05 Nov 2007
Shisha Smoking Is More Harmful Than Cigarettes02 Nov 2007
MayoClinic.com Provides Tips For Coping With Nicotine Cravings01 Nov 2007
China: Campaign Highlights The Danger Of Smoking01 Nov 2007
Experts Meet To Look At How To Reduce Smoking During Pregnancy31 Oct 2007
Aetna's New Toolkit Helps Physicians Work With Patients To Quit Smoking, USA30 Oct 2007
BMA(NI) Welcomes Consultation To Raise Minimum Age For Purchase Of Tobacco, UK30 Oct 2007

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
Fall Back Into Team Sports - A Few Strategies Can Keep Young Athletes Injury-Free This Fall04 Nov 2007

Stem Cell Research News
Adult Neural Stem Cells Enlisted In Development Of New Drug Delivery System05 Nov 2007
Groundbreaking Researcher Joins Yale Stem Cell Center01 Nov 2007

Stroke / Neuroprotection News
Treat All Patients With Rare Lung Disease To Prevent Stroke, Say Doctors05 Nov 2007
For Work In Creating Program To Raise Stroke Awareness Among AA, Florida Neurologist Honored04 Nov 2007
The Need For Speed: Two New Studies On Stroke03 Nov 2007
ASHP Releases New Statement In Support Of Warfarin Or Aspirin Use02 Nov 2007
Neurological Protection From Rosemary31 Oct 2007

Transplants / Organ Donations News
Study Results Of Cardiovascular Risk For Living Kidney Donors05 Nov 2007
Life-Saving Mail Drop Goes To Thousands Of NI Homes, UK Transplant02 Nov 2007
Liver Transplant Patients Treated At The Best Transplant Centers Suffer No Racial Bias02 Nov 2007
Roche's Organ-Rejection Drug CellCept Increases Risk Of Birth Defects, Miscarriage, FDA Says01 Nov 2007
UTMB Sets Up A Comprehensive Transplant Center31 Oct 2007

Tropical Diseases News
Sudanese Scientist Wins Award For Pioneering Leishmaniasis Research, UK05 Nov 2007
Agencies Must Win Trust Of Locals To Contain Marburg And Ebola Outbreaks05 Nov 2007
Impressive Results Follow Zanzibar's Attack On Malaria05 Nov 2007
Immtech Completes Malaria Prevention Trial04 Nov 2007
Financial Incentives May Hold Key To Cutting Child Malaria Deaths31 Oct 2007
In Order To Contain Marburg And Ebola Outbreaks Agencies Must Win Trust Of Locals30 Oct 2007
Parasitic Worm Strongyloides Stercoralis Is Endemic In Southern Yunnan Province, China30 Oct 2007
Mexican Researchers Report Intriguing Approach To Developing Treatments For Chagas Disease30 Oct 2007
New Gene Technique Used To Discover Cause Of Recent Sustained Outbreak Of Human Leptospirosis In Thailand30 Oct 2007
Mass Drug Treatment For Elephantiasis Is Affordable Compared With Other Public Health Programs30 Oct 2007
Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) reports major increase in visceral leishmaniasis in War-Torn Somalia30 Oct 2007

Urology / Nephrology News
New Medical Causes Of Kidney Disorder The Focus Of Renal Week Program05 Nov 2007
End-Stage Renal Disease Expected To Rise Dramatically With Aging 'Boomers' Rising Diabetes Rates05 Nov 2007
Is Abuse Causally Related To Urologic Symptoms? Results From The Boston Area Community Health (BACH) Survey05 Nov 2007
Serum And Urine Fibronectin Levels In Children With Vesicoureteral Reflux05 Nov 2007
Effect Of Comestibles On Symptoms Of Interstitial Cystitis05 Nov 2007
Oncological And Functional Outcome Of Radical Cystectomy In Patients With Bladder Cancer And Obstructive Uropathy05 Nov 2007
Gambro Launches The AK 96™- A New Dialysis Machine To Deliver Hemodialysis Treatment With The Highest Level Of Quality And Safety01 Nov 2007
Gyrus ACMI Introduces The World's First Endoscope Protection System (EPS) Designed To Prevent Accidental Laser Damage31 Oct 2007
New Renal Research Summarized By Nephrologists30 Oct 2007

Veterinary News
Vsurance, Inc. Becomes First In Industry To Provide Life Insurance Coverage For AKC, Service Orientated, And High Value Dogs And Cats30 Oct 2007

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
Confirmation Of Potato Wart Detection In A Potato Field On Prince Edward Island, Canada02 Nov 2007
Don't Chance It - Change It - Farmers Told At Health And Safety Demonstrations30 Oct 2007
Health Effects Of Climate Change Must Be Highlighted, Australia30 Oct 2007

Women's Health / Gynecology News
Participants Recruited For NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Study On Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder05 Nov 2007
Supracervical Hysterectomy Not Superior To Total Hysterectomy02 Nov 2007
Infertility From Ovulatory Disorders May Be Prevented By Diet And Lifestyle Changes01 Nov 2007
Hopkins Report: Next Generation Contraceptive Implants Are Cheaper, Highly Effective, And Available Now30 Oct 2007
Asian Son Preference Will Have Severe Social Consequences, New Studies Warn30 Oct 2007

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