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Abortion News
Supreme Court Scheduled To Hear Arguments On Federal Abortion Ban Wednesday10 Nov 2006
Kansas Attorney General Kline Defeated By Challenger Morrison10 Nov 2006
South Dakota Voters Reject State Abortion Ban10 Nov 2006
Rare Infections After Medically Induced Abortions Likely Not Drug-Related10 Nov 2006
Groups Supporting, Opposing South Dakota Abortion Ban Campaign In Days Before Election09 Nov 2006
Supporters, Opponents Of Oregon Parental Notification Initiative Accuse Each Other Of Misleading Voters08 Nov 2006
Texas Republican Candidate For U.S. House Sekula-Gibbs Says She Has Changed Stance On Abortion Rights Since 200108 Nov 2006
Kansas AG Kline Releases New Ad Defending Pursuit Of Late-Term Abortion Records07 Nov 2006
Survey Shows Opponents Of South Dakota Abortion Ban Leading Proponents; Law's Advocates Focus On 'Psychological Effects' Of Abortion07 Nov 2006

ADHD News
Study Evaluates Two Medications For ADHD12 Nov 2006

Aid / Disasters News
UTSA Hosted International Conference On Disaster Preparation13 Nov 2006
England Cricket Team And WFP Link Up To Bowl Out Hunger11 Nov 2006
WFP Gives Urgent Help To Victims Of New Floods In Southeast Ethiopia11 Nov 2006
Louisiana Tech Receives Award For Hurricane-Relief Efforts09 Nov 2006

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Alcohol Bad For Lungs As Well As Liver08 Nov 2006

Allergy News
Allergists Explore Rising Prevalence And Unmet Needs Attributed To Allergic Rhinitis13 Nov 2006
Research Findings In Allergy-Immunology Unveiled13 Nov 2006
Experts Say Many Allergic Skin Disorders Are Treatable13 Nov 2006
Allergy And Immunology On The Cusp Of Major Breakthroughs13 Nov 2006
Colorado Company To Sell Medical Food Products Based On Wake Forest Discovery13 Nov 2006

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Potential Underlying Cause For Dementia After Cancer Treatment Suggested By Study09 Nov 2006
Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed 100 Years Ago07 Nov 2006

Anxiety / Phobias News
Stress, Childhood Trauma Linked To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In Adults11 Nov 2006
Anxiety Sensitivity Linked To Future Psychological Disorders In FSU Study09 Nov 2006

Arthritis News
Quadriceps Strength Benefits Those With Knee Osteoarthritis13 Nov 2006
People With Knee OA Could Be Just A Few Pounds Away From Relief13 Nov 2006
Window Of Opportunity: Early Doses Of Methotrexate May Stop Certain Forms Of Arthritis Before They Start13 Nov 2006
A Difference In Leg Lengths Could Indicate Pattern For Osteoarthritis13 Nov 2006
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Receiving Anti-TNF Therapy Can Be Effectively Immunized13 Nov 2006
Early Aggressive Treatment May Alter Course Of Rheumatoid Arthritis13 Nov 2006
Adalimumab Proves Effective For Children With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis13 Nov 2006
A Predictor Of Joint Damage In Ankylosing Spondylitis Identified13 Nov 2006
One In Four Will Develop Symptomatic Hip Osteoarthritis By Age 8513 Nov 2006
Intra-Articular Botulinum Toxin Type A May Offer Joint Pain Relief To Osteoarthritis Sufferers13 Nov 2006
New Information About Accelerated Aging Among People With Rheumatoid Arthritis13 Nov 2006
Repeat Treatment With MabThera Provides Continuous Improvement Of Quality Of Life In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients13 Nov 2006
Actemra™ Has A Major Impact On Improving Remission Rates In Rheumatoid Arthritis - 3 Studies From The Japanese Phase III Trial Programme13 Nov 2006
NIAMS Funds New Centers Of Research Translation13 Nov 2006
NicOx Receives FDA Feedback That No Cardiovascular Outcomes Study Required For Naproxcinod NDA11 Nov 2006
Orencia Efficacy In Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Two-year Data11 Nov 2006
Two-Year Data For ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) Demonstrate Continued Efficacy In Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis10 Nov 2006
New Medicare Reimbursement Code For Orthovisc For Patients With Osteoarthritis, USA09 Nov 2006

Biology / Biochemistry News
Free Article By Nobel Laureate In November MCP12 Nov 2006
Two Nerve Cells In Direct Contact12 Nov 2006
One Signal Elicits Thousands Of Answers11 Nov 2006
Leading Scientists Elected To EMBO Ranks10 Nov 2006
Protein Structure Initiative Launches New Resources For The Scientific Community10 Nov 2006
Chronic Jet-Lag Conditions Hasten Death In Aged Mice10 Nov 2006
Green Plants Share Bacterial Toxin10 Nov 2006
Comprehensive Model Is First To Map Protein Folding At Atomic Level09 Nov 2006
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Viral Species Present In The World's Oceans09 Nov 2006
Potential Cancer Drugs From Bacteria In Small Sea Life09 Nov 2006
Containment Technologies Group, Inc. Introduces New Aseptic Hospital Isolator Technology07 Nov 2006
Cells, Dyes And Videotape: Online Scientific Methods Journal Incorporates Multimedia07 Nov 2006
Reduced Body Temperature Extends Lifespan Without Dietary Restriction07 Nov 2006
Tiny Molecular Rings With Big Potential07 Nov 2006

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Is Changing, FAO And OIE Recommend Increased Surveillance When Vaccinating10 Nov 2006
H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Is Changing09 Nov 2006
Rising H5N1 'Bird Flu' High-Virulence Sequences Found By Replikins, Ltd.07 Nov 2006

Blood / Hematology News
Researchers Develop Novel Method For Treatment Of Sickle Cell Disease12 Nov 2006
Instrumentation Laboratory Receives FDA Clearance For Homocysteine Assay09 Nov 2006
Biopure's Phase II Trauma Trial Of Hemopure(R) In South Africa Continues Following Independent Panel's First Scheduled Interim Review08 Nov 2006
Cell Adhesion Strategies Revealed08 Nov 2006

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Bones At The Nanoscale12 Nov 2006

Breast Cancer News
Shorter-course Radiation Treatment Safe For Breast Cancer13 Nov 2006
Radiation Heart Dose From MammoSite Compared To IMRT For Left-Sided Breast Cancers13 Nov 2006
Disparities In Breast Cancer Treatment Shown For Women With Disabilities12 Nov 2006
Surgical Biopsy May Reveal Cancer In Women With Rare But Benign Breast Condition11 Nov 2006
Younger African American Women At Significantly Higher Risk For Breast Cancer11 Nov 2006
Lymphedema Risk Greatly Increased With Boost Of Radiation To Axillary Nodes10 Nov 2006
Doctors Able To Predict Chance Of Breast Cancer Returning10 Nov 2006
New Radiation Technique Can Greatly Reduce Painful Skin Burns In Women With Breast Cancer10 Nov 2006
Baltimore Sun Examines Genetic Research Technology Aimed At Testing, Treating Breast Cancer, Other Cancers09 Nov 2006
Breast Cancer Patients With Disabilities Less Likely To Get Breast-Conserving Surgery09 Nov 2006
World's First CE Marked Real-Time, Gene-Based Test For Improved Detection Of Breast Cancer Launches In Europe08 Nov 2006
Study Compares Breast Cancer Cells In The Lab And In The Body07 Nov 2006

Cancer / Oncology News
Long-Term Data Shows No Increase In Cancer Cases From Biologic Therapy13 Nov 2006
Enzyme Inhibitor Produces Stable Disease In Patients With Advanced Solid Cell Cancers: Phase II Trials Initiated13 Nov 2006
Drug That Interrupts A Key Stage Of Cell Division Shows Promise In Patients With Advanced Solid Tumours13 Nov 2006
Patients Respond Well To Higher Doses Of An Anti-cancer Drug - Limited Side Effects And Evidence Of Clinical Activity13 Nov 2006
Ewing's Sarcoma - Apoptotic And Anti-angiogenic Therapies Work Better Together Than Alone13 Nov 2006
Manmade Protein Shows Promise For Cancer, Macular Degeneration13 Nov 2006
Blocking Cancer-Causing Gene Improves Radiation Effectiveness, Jefferson Researchers Find13 Nov 2006
An AIDS-Related Virus Tricks Cells To Become Tumors, New Penn Study Finds13 Nov 2006
Drug That Interrupts A Key Stage Of Cell Division Shows Promise For Advanced Solid Tumors13 Nov 2006
Fizzy Drinks Increase Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer13 Nov 2006
Entremed Presents Preclinical Data For Tubulin Inhibitors In Oncology12 Nov 2006
Oncology Combo Treatment Costs More, Saves Money Later12 Nov 2006
SuperGen Presents Preclinical Data On Selected Lead Kinase Compounds And DNA Methylation Inhibitor At EORTC11 Nov 2006
Kosan Presents Encouraging Antitumor And Safety Data On Novel Epothilone KOS-1584 At EORTC11 Nov 2006
Cytokinetics Announces Clinical Trial Data With Ispinesib And Non-Clinical Data With SB-743921 At The EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium11 Nov 2006
Reata Announces Presentation Of Interim Results For Phase 1 Study Of RTA 744 In Treatment Of Advanced Brain Tumors11 Nov 2006
Newly Identified Biomarker Detects And Regulates Spread Of Brain Tumors11 Nov 2006
AMDL Completes Data For FDA10 Nov 2006
Exelixis Presents Preliminary Phase I XL184 Data10 Nov 2006
Exelixis Presents Updated Phase I XL880 Data At EORTC Conference10 Nov 2006
Pharmacyclics Announces Presentation Of Preliminary Results From Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of Xcytrin(R) With Radiosurgery For Brain Metastases10 Nov 2006
EntreMed Presents Data For MKC-1 In Preclinical Cancer Models10 Nov 2006
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation Of Preclinical Data On SPI-205 At EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium10 Nov 2006
Genasense(R) Shown Active Using Intermittent Dosing In Melanoma Preclinical Studies10 Nov 2006
Intravenous Chemoradiation Effective For Inoperable Head, Neck Cancer10 Nov 2006
Composite NanoDevices In Imaging And Nano Radiation Therapy09 Nov 2006
Phase I Data For Exelixis' Kit Inhibitor XL820 Presented At EORTC09 Nov 2006
Human Genome Sciences Reports Interim Results Of Phase 1b Clinical Trial Of HGS-ETR1 With Gemcitabine And Cisplatin09 Nov 2006
New Research Identifies Unique Estrogen Augmented Mechanism For Enhanced Efficacy Of XYOTAX(TM) In Women09 Nov 2006
Roche Presents Positive Preclinical Data On Genmab Antibody09 Nov 2006
Preliminary Study Finds Holographic Imaging System Promising For Cancer Treatment Planning09 Nov 2006
Monoclonal Antibody, MORAb-009, Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation For The Indication Of Pancreatic Cancer08 Nov 2006
Avalon Pharmaceuticals Initiate Drug Discovery Program For The Survivin Pathway08 Nov 2006
PTC Therapeutics Initiates A Phase 1 Multiple-Dose Study Of Its Novel VEGF Inhibitor, PTC29908 Nov 2006
Callisto Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial Of Atiprimod In Advanced Carcinoid Cancer08 Nov 2006
$1 Million To Develop Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment Given To UC08 Nov 2006
Long-Term Therapy In The Fight Against Multiple Myeloma08 Nov 2006
Taxotere Receives Approval In The EU For Head And Neck Cancer07 Nov 2006

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
New Research Questions Safety Of T-PA Clot-Busting Therapy13 Nov 2006
Low Carb-Diets Focusing On Vegetable-Based Sources Of Fat And Protein May Reduce Risk Of CHD13 Nov 2006
Systolic Blood Pressure Predicts Mortality In Heart Failure Patients12 Nov 2006
Heart Failure: Abnormality In Filling Of The Heart Is Frequent Culprit12 Nov 2006
Common Cause Of Heart Disease, Diabetes May Be Treatable With Malaria Drug12 Nov 2006
Systolic Blood Pressure Level For Patients With Heart Failure May Help Predict Risk Of Death12 Nov 2006
Some Factors Related To Heart Function And Linked With Heart Failure More Common Than Believed12 Nov 2006
Mayo Clinic Reveals Abnormality In Filling Of The Heart Is Frequent Culprit Of Heart Failure12 Nov 2006
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Shows Self-Administered Blood Thinners Are Safe For Atrial Fibrilation Patients In Ultrasound Tee-Guided Cardioversion11 Nov 2006
Tissue Plasminogen Activator May Help Spur Dangerous Heart Arrhythmias, Weill Cornell Team Reports11 Nov 2006
Heart Failure Rx: Pacemakers, Not Beta Blockers, May Be Best For Some Patients11 Nov 2006
Successful Results Of The 'Randomized, Prospective, Multi-Center Trial' For The MedClose(TM) VCS10 Nov 2006
Genetic 'Missing Link' Sheds Light On Sudden Cardiac Death10 Nov 2006
American Heart Association Urges New Congress To Tackle Impending Baby Boomer Health Care Crisis09 Nov 2006
Treating Heart Attack Patients With Their Own Stem Cells08 Nov 2006
Breakthrough In Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death08 Nov 2006
American College Of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR Creates Network To Measure Patient Care07 Nov 2006

Caregivers / Homecare News
Festival Of International Conferences On Caregiving, Disability, Aging And Technology, Toronto07 Nov 2006

Cholesterol News
PreMD Submits 510(k) Application To FDA For PREVU(x) LT07 Nov 2006
National Lipid Association And Elsevier Announce Publishing Partnership Plan07 Nov 2006

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Enzyme Inhibitor Produces Stable Disease In Patients With Advanced Solid Cell Cancers13 Nov 2006

Colorectal Cancer News
Cleveland Clinic Physicians Hold Symposium On Prevention, Diagnostic, And Surgical Treatment Of Colorectal Cancer11 Nov 2006
When To Stop Screening For Colorectal Cancer? New Study Says No Need To Screen Older People With Three Or More Chronic Diseases09 Nov 2006
Survival Data Available From Two Randomized ERBITUX Studies In Metastatic Colorectal Cancer07 Nov 2006
Increased Risk Of Colorectal Cancer With Low Folate Diets07 Nov 2006

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Complementary Medicine Has A Role In The Treatment Of Allergic Diseases13 Nov 2006

Conferences News
The American Institute Of Ultrasound In Medicine (AIUM) To Host Annual Convention13 Nov 2006
UCR Researchers Win Entomological Society Of America Awards12 Nov 2006
The First Annual EuroBioForum Of Life Science Researchers08 Nov 2006

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Cynosure Receives FDA Clearance For Smartlipo(TM) System10 Nov 2006

Cystic Fibrosis News
Fibrosis Patients Who used Pulmozyme Experienced A Slower Rate Of Lung Function Decline And An Immediate Improvement In Lung Function12 Nov 2006
Researchers Identify Molecule That Causes Destructive Lung Inflammation In Cystic Fibrosis Patients10 Nov 2006

Dentistry News
General Dental Council Simplifies Health Checks For Dental Care Professionals, UK13 Nov 2006
Dental Regulator Responds To Government Consultation On Healthcare Regulation, UK07 Nov 2006

Depression News
Targacept Announces Positive Results Of Phase II Clinical Trial In Major Depression10 Nov 2006
New Treatment Strategy For The Prevention Of Recurrent Depression10 Nov 2006
New Depression Model Advances Disease Frontiers07 Nov 2006

Dermatology News
Evidence That People With Psoriasis Have Greater Risk For Developing Heart Disease Than General Population13 Nov 2006
Diptheria Toxin And IL2 To Help Immune System Attack Melanoma - EORTC13 Nov 2006
Getting Tattooed Could Have Hidden Health Consequences12 Nov 2006
Vaseline Finds Thoughts On Skin Are More Than 'Skin Deep'10 Nov 2006
Anacor Begins Phase 2b Study Of AN0128 In Children10 Nov 2006
Sunscreens With Benzophenone-3 Unsuitable For Children10 Nov 2006
Pain Therapeutics Announces New Clinical Opportunity In Metastatic Melanoma09 Nov 2006

Diabetes News
Fruit Yogurt Could Play An Important Role In Diabetes Management13 Nov 2006
Reducing The Risk Of Diabetes13 Nov 2006
Unlocking The Secrets Of Slowly Digestible Starch11 Nov 2006
Severity Of Diabetes Is Key Determinant Of Heart Transplant Success11 Nov 2006
Innocoll Announces Investigational New Drug Application Filing For Its CollaRx GENTAMICIN As A Topical Treatment For Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers10 Nov 2006
Emisphere Reports Additional Clinical Data From Phase 2 Oral Insulin Trial09 Nov 2006
TAXUS Long-Term Data Excels In Diabetic Patients07 Nov 2006
GlucoBurst(R) Glucose Gel Saves A Life, Delivers 15 Grams Of Glucose Recommended By The American Diabetes Association07 Nov 2006
Significant Errors In Insulin Dose Can Result When Blood Glucose Meters Are Miscoded According To New Clinical Study07 Nov 2006

Ear, Nose and Throat News
New Laser Surgery For Voice Box Growths Offered By IU Physician11 Nov 2006
Most Ear Infections Host Both Bacteria And Viruses Study Shows10 Nov 2006

Endocrinology News
Jet Lag Or Irregular Shifts May Shorten Life Span07 Nov 2006

Epilepsy News
Gene Therapy Inhibits Epilepsy In Animals09 Nov 2006

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Palatin Technologies And King Pharmaceuticals Report Results For Two Phase 2B Clinical Trials Evaluating Bremelanotide07 Nov 2006

Eye Health / Optometry News
Transplanted Photoreceptor Precursor Cells Restore Visual Function In Mice With Retinal Degeneration13 Nov 2006
NearVision CK Shows Benefits For Post-LASIK Baby Boomers With 'Aging Eyes'10 Nov 2006
Why Our Shifty Eyes Don't Drive Us Crazy10 Nov 2006
Reward For Fight Against River Blindness10 Nov 2006
Eye-Opening Research Provides Important Diagnostic Tool For Major Childhood Killer10 Nov 2006
Cellgate Initiates Phase I Clinical Study In Age-Related Macular Degeneration09 Nov 2006
Yerkes Researchers Pave The Way For Earlier Diagnosis And Treatment Of Retinal Degenerative Diseases09 Nov 2006
Blind Mice See Again After Retinal Stem Cell Transplant08 Nov 2006
Funnel In The Eye: Signal Focusing Increases Photosensitivity07 Nov 2006

Flu / SARS News
Next Flu Pandemic: What To Do Until The Vaccine Arrives?11 Nov 2006
State Health Department Confirms Season's First Influenza Case10 Nov 2006
Household Transmission Of SARS: Lessons Learned09 Nov 2006
Children's Hospital Research Bolsters Case For Flu Vaccines08 Nov 2006
Why A Flu Virus Kills Some People But Not Others08 Nov 2006
Why The Flu Makes Some People Sicker Than Others - Identifying Key Genes Could Help Identify Those Most At Risk07 Nov 2006
Hospital Costs For Children With Flu May Be Higher Than Thought07 Nov 2006

GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology News
Holiday Heartburn: Tasty Treats May Trigger Acid Reflux12 Nov 2006
'Alzheimer's Gene' Protects Children From Severe Diarrhea, UVa Finds12 Nov 2006
Kimball Genetics Steps Up National Awareness Campaign For Celiac Disease And Related Genetic Testing11 Nov 2006
FDA Issues Approvable Letter For Entereg® For POI08 Nov 2006
Infinity And MedImmune Announce Promising Biological Activity Of Anti-Hsp90 Compound In Phase I GIST Trial08 Nov 2006
IMRT Versus 3D CRT For Prostate Cancer, New Long-term Data Assesses Side Effects08 Nov 2006
Feeding-Tube Use Reduced by 3-D Radiation Treatment Planning08 Nov 2006

Genetics News
All The Changes In A Bacterium's Complete Set Of Genes Identified During A 44-day Evolution Experiment08 Nov 2006
Kinky DNA At The Nanoscale, Shown By Penn Researcher08 Nov 2006
Hope For Targeted Gene Therapy Of Selected Cancers08 Nov 2006
Rexin-G(TM), The World's First Tumor-Targeted Gene Therapy Vector, Stymies Metastatic Cancer07 Nov 2006

Gout News
It's The Heat And The Humidity: How Each Worsens Gout Symptoms13 Nov 2006
Extreme Pain Of Gout Is Detrimental To Quality Of Life & Work , New Poll Shows11 Nov 2006
Non-Profit Group Launches Educational Web Site For Gout Sufferers10 Nov 2006

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
New Congress Unlikely To Address Issue Of Uninsured, Opinion Piece Says13 Nov 2006
Bloomberg Administration To Negotiate 300,000 Municipal Workers' Health Care Costs13 Nov 2006
Thousands Of Florida Residents Expected To Lose Eligibility For Medically Needy Program12 Nov 2006
Automaker Toyota Builds Employee Health Clinic In New Factory To Reduce Health Care Costs10 Nov 2006
Americans Expecting Family And Friends, Not Savings Or Insurance, To Provide For Their Long-Term Care Needs09 Nov 2006
Many Employers Promote High-Deductible Health Plans During Open Enrollment Period09 Nov 2006
More Kansas Insurers Offering Limited-Benefit Plans For Employer-Sponsored Health Care09 Nov 2006
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Gubernatorial Candidates' Positions On Health Care In Several Races09 Nov 2006
Maryland Senate Candidates Cardin, Steele Differ On Health Care Proposals09 Nov 2006
UPMC Health Plan Newest Insurance Company To Offer CHIP08 Nov 2006
Massachusetts Health Insurance Plan Will Cost $151M More Than Expected, Opinion Piece Says08 Nov 2006
New Orleans-Area Plan For Uninsured Would Eventually Cost $500M Annually08 Nov 2006
Penn. Gov. Rendell (D) Signs Law Allowing Purchase Of SCHIP Coverage08 Nov 2006
Former Intel CEO Grove Proposes Health Care Reforms08 Nov 2006
Many Employers Not Offering Consumer-Directed Health Plans To Workers Because Of 'Risks,' 'Uncertainties,' New York Times Reports08 Nov 2006
Long-Term Care Insurers Seek To Make Policies More Attractive To Consumers08 Nov 2006
U.S. Health Care System 'Headed For Multiple Organ Failure,' Op-Ed Says07 Nov 2006
South Carolina Hospital Association Releases 2007 Legislative Agenda07 Nov 2006
New York To Offer HSAs With Health Insurance Program For Low-Income Residents07 Nov 2006
Businesses, Insurance Companies Promote Medical Tourism To Reduce Costs07 Nov 2006

HIV / AIDS News
Progress Made In HIV Vaccine Development12 Nov 2006
Increasing Number Of HIV Cases Among Young People Worldwide Highlights Need For Sexual Behavior Change Among Youth, Study Says12 Nov 2006
Russia To Provide At Least 30,000 HIV-Positive People With Access To Antiretrovirals By 2007, Health Official Says12 Nov 2006
AIDS Action Committee Annual Meeting Reports Success, Lauds Commitment, Invokes 10-Year Challenge11 Nov 2006
West African Countries To Ease Border Restrictions To Fight Spread Of HIV11 Nov 2006
World Health Assembly Elects Former Hong Kong Health Director Chan As WHO Director General11 Nov 2006
Fighting HIV With HIV11 Nov 2006
Phase I Clinical Trial Of Experimental Gene Therapy To Treat HIV Shows Encouraging Results, Researchers Say10 Nov 2006
Malawi Needs To Develop Plan Addressing Country's AIDS Orphans, U.N. Special Envoy Lewis Says10 Nov 2006
Chembio Diagnostics Receives Order For 990,000 Rapid HIV Tests To Screen Pregnant Women In Mexico10 Nov 2006
WHO Board Nominates Former Hong Kong Health Director Chan For Director General Position10 Nov 2006
First Teen Vaccination Delivery Program In The Country Funded By Boston Celtics10 Nov 2006
Sentencing Of Medical Workers Charged With Infecting Libyan Children With HIV Scheduled For Dec. 1909 Nov 2006
More Than 200 People Are On South Carolina's ADAP Waiting List09 Nov 2006
Partners In Health Co-Founder Farmer Calls On Health Officials To Develop Practical Global Health Strategies09 Nov 2006
U.N. Officials Call For Increased Action To Prevent Spread Of HIV Among Women, Children In Asia-Pacific Region09 Nov 2006
WHO Selects Five Finalists For Director General Position09 Nov 2006
Phase I Study Of Novel Gene Therapy For HIV09 Nov 2006
Targeted Irradiation: A New Weapon Against HIV?09 Nov 2006
Ugandan Adolescents Want Online AIDS Education09 Nov 2006
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Against HIV Infection: Which Drugs Should Be Tested?09 Nov 2006
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases New Resources On Ryan White CARE Act08 Nov 2006
Pope Benedict Faces 'Difficult Choice' In Determining Whether To Recommend Condoms As HIV Prevention Method, Opinion Piece Says08 Nov 2006
HIV/AIDS Worsens Condition Of Malnourished Children, Pregnant Women In Kenya08 Nov 2006
Malawi Opens First Pediatric AIDS Center08 Nov 2006
South Africa's New HIV/AIDS Strategy To Be Announced In December; Might Expand Treatment, Address Health Worker Shortage, Official Says08 Nov 2006
WHO Plans To Elect New Director General This Week08 Nov 2006
Global Fund Approves Sixth Round Of Grants Totaling $847M08 Nov 2006
Immunity, HIV And Inherited Factors: Important Clues For Vaccine Development08 Nov 2006
HIV Gene Therapy Stabilized Blood Of Infected Patients07 Nov 2006
New South African Survey Demonstrates Positive Impact Of Multiple Communication Campaigns Promoting HIV Prevention Behaviors07 Nov 2006
Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report Highlights Recently Released Journal Articles On HIV/AIDS07 Nov 2006
Delay In CARE Act Reauthorization 'Playing Havoc' With HIV/AIDS Funding, Could Affect Care In Maryland, Editorial Says07 Nov 2006
Washington Post Examines Criticisms Of Product RED, 'I Am African' Campaigns07 Nov 2006
Oregon To Implement $1.3M HUD Grant To Provide Rent, Support Services For HIV-Positive People07 Nov 2006
Global Fund Declines To Name New Executive Director, Seeks New Candidates07 Nov 2006

Hypertension News
New Study Demonstrates CardioDynamics' ICG Cost-Effectiveness In Uncontrolled Hypertension07 Nov 2006
Uric Acid And Hypertension In Blacks Linked By Study07 Nov 2006

Immune System / Vaccines News
Vaccine-Producing 'Plant-Factories'11 Nov 2006
Natural Compounds Block Autoimmune Response In Diabetes, Arthritis11 Nov 2006
MedImmune Files Investigational New Drug Application For Cell Culture-Based Influenza Vaccine10 Nov 2006
Novavax's Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Candidates Trigger Robust Immune Response In Pre-Clinical Models09 Nov 2006
NIH Scientists Honored For FDA-approved Cervical Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough09 Nov 2006
Which Type Of Whooping Cough Vaccine Should Be Used?09 Nov 2006
BioShield: Bavarian Nordic Reports Progress In New Smallpox Vaccine Program08 Nov 2006
Industry Affirms Support For Innovative Finance Mechanisms For Vaccines07 Nov 2006

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
10 Million People A Year Are Affected By Zoonotic Viruses Spread By Non-human Hosts13 Nov 2006
University Of Illinois Scientist Helping Processors Keep E. Coli Out Of Meat12 Nov 2006

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Google Can Help Doctors Diagnose Difficult Cases13 Nov 2006
Medical School Blog Gives Students "Dose Of Reality"12 Nov 2006
ACP's Electronic Medical Resource Ranked No. 1 Evidence-based Tool By MLA's South Central Chapter12 Nov 2006
Brunel University Launches World's First 3D - Computer Based Pain Visualisation Tool11 Nov 2006
Barrow Receives A $515,227 Grant From NIH11 Nov 2006
Google Good Source For Doctors To Diagnose Hard Cases10 Nov 2006

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
American Thoracic Society Publishes New Statement On Hepatotoxicity Of Antituberculosis Therapy12 Nov 2006
Maxygen's Next-Generation Interferon Alpha Enters Phase Ia Clinical Trial08 Nov 2006

Lung Cancer News
New Treatment Finds Success, Long Survival In Treating Tiniest Lung Tumors,13 Nov 2006
Vaccination With Embryonic Stem Cells Prevents Lung Cancer In Mice13 Nov 2006
Women Catching Up To Men In Lung Cancer Deaths12 Nov 2006
Radiation After Surgery Doubles Survival Time For Some Lung Cancer Patients10 Nov 2006
Accuray Introduces First And Only Radiosurgery Products Designed For The Non-Invasive Treatment Of Lung Tumors07 Nov 2006
Hecht Honored With AACR-Cancer Research And Prevention Foundation Award For Ground-breaking Research07 Nov 2006
Poniard Announces Positive Interim Survival Results From Ongoing Phase 2 Trial Of Picoplatin For Small Cell Lung Cancer07 Nov 2006
Updated Analysis Demonstrates Long-Term Survival Benefit Of EFAPROXYN(TM) In Treating NSCLC Patients Receiving Sequential Chemoradiotherapy07 Nov 2006

Lupus News
New Study Clarifies Risks Of Pregnancy For Patients With Lupus13 Nov 2006
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Announces Continued Progress With Phase 3 International Riquent(R) Study07 Nov 2006

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Researchers Identify Cells That Make Relapse Inevitable After Treatment For Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia13 Nov 2006
Cholesterol Screening A Cost-effective Procedure To Extend Life In Hodgkin's Disease Survivors13 Nov 2006
Cholesterol Screening A Cost-Effective Procedure To Extend Life In Hodgkin's Survivors12 Nov 2006
Value Of 'Helper' Compound In Treating Some Leukemias12 Nov 2006
Updated Safety Analysis Of Allos Therapeutics Phase 1/2 Study Of PDX In Patients With Aggressive Lymphomas11 Nov 2006
Allos Therapeutics Announces Presentation Of Updated Results From Phase 1/2 Trial Of PDX In Patients With Aggressive Lymphomas10 Nov 2006
Deakin University Discovery Could Lead To New Leukaemia Treatments10 Nov 2006
New Analyses From Phase 3 Trial In CLL Identify Relapsed Patients Who Maximally Benefit From Genasense(R) Treatment09 Nov 2006
Panacea Pharmaceuticals' Test Predicts Response To Therapy In Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia08 Nov 2006

Medical Devices News
Breaking The Nanometer Barrier In X-ray Microscopy13 Nov 2006
The LouseBuster Kills: Hot, Dry Air Device Eradicates Lice12 Nov 2006
Neural Networking Nanotubes12 Nov 2006
Millar Instruments Launches World's Smallest Sensor Tip Pressure-Volume Catheter12 Nov 2006
FDA Announces Plans To Impose Stricter Medical Device Safety Standards12 Nov 2006
Advanced BioHealing Initiates Celaderm(TM) Clinical Trial11 Nov 2006
Ossur Repeats Popular Science 'Best Of What's New' Award11 Nov 2006
Dual Energy Source Now Being Utilized On Patients At Penn, Newest Ct Imaging Technology10 Nov 2006
Scientific Intake Completes Enrollment For Study Of Non-Invasive Device For Weight Loss08 Nov 2006
Compact Digital Recording System For Microsurgery From Leica Microsystems - New Leica MDRS3 Offers Precision And Flexibility In Any Detail07 Nov 2006
ATS Medical Announces ATS 3f(R) Aortic Bioprosthesis PMA Filing07 Nov 2006
Stereotaxis Announces Clearance Of Stereotaxis System For Use In Neurovascular And Peripheral Applications07 Nov 2006
T-Ray Breakthrough Could Make Detecting Disease Far Easier07 Nov 2006

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Fla. AG Crist Asks Court To Review Ballot Proposal That Would Require $20M In Annual Appropriations To Embryonic Stem Cell Research13 Nov 2006
Supreme Court Justices In Arguments Of Federal Abortion Ban Challenge Ask About Medical Details Of Banned Procedures13 Nov 2006
Federal Judge Grants CRR Subpoenas For White House Documents, Testimony In Plan B Lawsuit11 Nov 2006
Several Arguments In Briefs Of Appeal Of Federal Abortion Ban Addressed To Justice Kennedy08 Nov 2006

Medical Students News
Medical Students Still Struggling With Huge Debts, UK13 Nov 2006
Most Canadian Med School Grads Lack Basic Surgical Skills12 Nov 2006
Medical Schools Caution Students About Sales Pitches From Pharmaceutical Industry Representatives07 Nov 2006

Medicare / Medicaid / Tricare News
CMS Will Lessen Proposed Reimbursement Rate Reductions For Medicare Beneficiaries' Power Wheelchairs12 Nov 2006
House Democrats Likely To Focus On Medicare HMO Payments12 Nov 2006
Voters Say "No" To Privatization Candidates, US10 Nov 2006
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Study Seeks To 'Scare' Beneficiaries, Gingrich Writes In Op-Ed10 Nov 2006
Problems With Billing For Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Premiums Persist10 Nov 2006
Democrats Gain Control Of House; Senate Control Still Uncertain10 Nov 2006
Medicare, Private Insurers Increasingly Use Computer Technology To Identify Suspicious Claims, Fraud09 Nov 2006
Democrats Work To Gain Senior Voters' Support By Criticizing Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Other 'Senior Specific' Issues, Wall Street Journa09 Nov 2006
Three-Fourths Of Medicare Beneficiaries Satisfied With Prescription Drug Plans, Poll Finds09 Nov 2006
Democrats Say If They Win Majority In Congress They Will Work To Change Law Banning Federal Government From Negotiating Discounts For Medicare Prescr.08 Nov 2006
Independent Resources From Consumer Group Provide Answers To Questions About The Medicare Drug Benefit, USA07 Nov 2006
Newspapers Examine Likely Democratic Health Care Agenda07 Nov 2006
New Policy Ends Automatic Medicaid Eligibility For U.S.-Born Infants Of Low-Income, Undocumented Immigrants07 Nov 2006

Men's health News
Hair Loss Experts Visit Texas A&M Football To Educate Men About Male Pattern Hair Loss08 Nov 2006

Mental Health News
Gene Linked With Mental Illness Shapes Brain Region, Researchers Find12 Nov 2006
More Choice For Better Mental Health In UK09 Nov 2006
Mental Health Problems Threaten Race For Economic Growth08 Nov 2006

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
VirtualScopics Publishes Quantitative Imaging Article In Applied Clinical Trials09 Nov 2006
MRI Could Track Muscle Damage From Radiation09 Nov 2006
Imaging Diagnostic Systems' CT Laser Mammography System To Be Represented At MEDICA08 Nov 2006
Imaging Diagnostic Systems' CT Laser Mammography Technology Featured At Polish Congress Of Oncology07 Nov 2006
Good Vibrations For Backache?07 Nov 2006

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
MRSA Toxin Acquitted: Study Clears Suspected Key To Severe Bacterial Illness11 Nov 2006

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Team Discovers Molecular "Missing Link" Driving Nerve Cell Regrowth13 Nov 2006
FDA Approves Pramipexole For The Treatment Of Moderate-to-severe Primary Restless Legs Syndrome13 Nov 2006
Social Exclusion Changes Brain Function And Can Lead To Poor Decision-Making13 Nov 2006
Researchers Find A Reaction To Spinal Cord Injury That Speeds Recovery In Young Rats13 Nov 2006
Evidence That Subliminal Is Not So 'Sub'13 Nov 2006
How The Brain Weaves A Memory13 Nov 2006
Scientists Use Gene Therapy To Improve Memory And Learning In Animals13 Nov 2006
Hospital Discharge Instructions For Mild Brain Injury Faulty12 Nov 2006
Brain Injury May Occur Within One Millisecond After Head Hits Car Windshield12 Nov 2006
News Tips From The Journal Of Neuroscience12 Nov 2006
Link Between Lou Gehrig's Disease And Gulf War Service11 Nov 2006
FDA Approves MIRAPEX For The Treatment Of Moderate-to-Severe Primary Restless Legs Syndrome11 Nov 2006
Mysterious 'neural Noise' Actually Primes Brain For Peak Performance11 Nov 2006
Hopkins Researchers Discover How Brain Protein Might Control Memory11 Nov 2006
Seat Of Emotions In Brain May Also Contribute To Higher Cognition11 Nov 2006
Precautionary Approach Suggested To Protect Pregnant Women And Children Against Industrial Chemicals11 Nov 2006
Carnegie Mellon Study Reveals That Odor Discrimination Is Linked To The Timing At Which Neurons Fire11 Nov 2006
St. Joseph's Provides Tissue Processing Services To Researchers In Hopes Of Finding A Cure11 Nov 2006
Factors Controlling Growth Of Brain Cells Damaged In ALS Identified By MGH Study08 Nov 2006
Neuron Cell Stickiness May Hold Key To Evolution Of The Human Brain07 Nov 2006
Low Levels Of Neurotransmitter Serotonin May Perpetuate Child Abuse Across Generations07 Nov 2006
Doctors Launch New Effort To Treat Stroke More Effectively07 Nov 2006
Quality Of Life Of The Paralyzed Enhanced By Computer With Brain Connections07 Nov 2006
Dopamine Used To Design Polymer That Could Help Damaged Nerves Reconnect07 Nov 2006

Nursing News
Under 18s Spell Out What They Need To Enjoy Quality Of Life On A Ventilator11 Nov 2006
Nationwide Registered Nurse Shortage Persists07 Nov 2006

Nutrition / Diet News
It Can Be A Hard Day's Night For Weight-Watchers On The Late Shift13 Nov 2006
EU Platform For Action On Diet, Physical Activity And Health11 Nov 2006
98% Of UK Dietitians Want Wider Role In Public Health10 Nov 2006
Dried Plums Act As Antioxidant In Some Meats10 Nov 2006
Low And High Carb Diets Have Same Heart Risks09 Nov 2006
Maple Leaf Foods Ham And Meat Contaminated, Canada08 Nov 2006
Low Folate Diets Found To Increase Risk Of Colorectal Cancer07 Nov 2006

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Overweight And Obesity Linked To Increased Short-Term Disability13 Nov 2006
Review Outlines Risks And Benefits Of Body Contouring For Massive Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery13 Nov 2006
The Skinny On Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery12 Nov 2006
OREXIGEN(TM) Therapeutics Announces Issuance Of Broad Patents Covering Composition Of Its Lead Anti-Obesity Compounds10 Nov 2006
Manhattan Pharmaceuticals Expands Phase 2a Obesity Clinical Trial Sites To US09 Nov 2006
Children's Belly Fat Increased More Than 65 Percent Since 1990s08 Nov 2006

Pain / Anesthetics News
Evidence For Traumatic Cause Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Found By Mayo Clinic Researchers13 Nov 2006
Antioxidants: The New Painkiller?12 Nov 2006
New Survey Finds Long-Term, Intense Pain A Hallmark Of Wounded Veteran Experience10 Nov 2006
Tarantula Venom And Chili Peppers Target Same Pain Sensor10 Nov 2006
Space Medicine, The Final Frontier08 Nov 2006

Parkinson's Disease News
Parkinson's Disease Foundation Makes $200K Grant To Parkinson Study Group13 Nov 2006

Pediatrics News
Traditional Books Provide More Positive Parent-Child Interaction13 Nov 2006
New Statistical Approach Could Improve Hospital Care For Sick Newborns13 Nov 2006
Research Says Massage May Help Infants Sleep More, Cry Less And Be Less Stressed13 Nov 2006
A Silent Pandemic: Industrial Chemicals Are Impairing The Brain Development Of Children Worldwide13 Nov 2006
Drug Exposure Before Birth Could Affect Kids' Decision-making Skills12 Nov 2006
Kennedy Krieger Awarded $9 Million To Study Learning Disabilities In Growing Ranks Of Adolescents11 Nov 2006
March Of Dimes, Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute10 Nov 2006
Iron-Deficient Infants Have Lower Cognitive Scores At 19, Especially In Lower Socioeconomic Levels09 Nov 2006
Development Of Children's Brains Threatened By Industrial Chemicals08 Nov 2006
School Bus Injuries Well Exceed Previous Reports New Safety Study Shows08 Nov 2006
Tonsils Triple Risk Of Recurrent Strep Throat07 Nov 2006

Pharma Industry News
Biotech Industry Welcomes WHO Initiative On Naming Of Biologicals Including Biosimilar Medicines12 Nov 2006
Average Cost To Develop A New Biotechnology Product Is $1.2 Billion11 Nov 2006
Preventing Costly Missteps In Drug Development11 Nov 2006
S.C. Pharmacy Study To Seek Improved, Reduced-Cost Drugs07 Nov 2006
Federal Trade Commission Should Allow CVS Acquisition Of Caremark With Conditions, Op-Ed Says07 Nov 2006

Pregnancy News
UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Geri Halliwell To Visit Zambia To Support Maternal Health11 Nov 2006
Institute For Health Protection Presents: Optimal Management Of Pregnancy In Minority Women09 Nov 2006

Primary Care / General Practice News
Shortage Of Fully Functioning Hospitals In New Orleans Affects Mental Health Services13 Nov 2006
HSC Study Examines Gaps In Access To Health IT For Large, Small Physician Practices12 Nov 2006
100th New NHS Health Centre Opens Its Doors Under Innovative Building Programme, UK12 Nov 2006
Internists Take Home Several National Awards At AAMC Annual Meeting12 Nov 2006
BMA Calls For Immediate Action To Stop Violence Against Doctors, Northern Ireland11 Nov 2006
Reimbursement Reductions Could Force Nevada Physicians Out Of State10 Nov 2006
Wyoming Physicians, Medical Groups Debate Specialty Hospitals10 Nov 2006
Health Professionals Should Be Trained To Be Wary Of Pharmaceutical Promotion09 Nov 2006
Hospitals Aim To Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times As Part Of Effort To Address Medical Errors, Improve Patient Care08 Nov 2006
U.S. Primary Care Physicians Trail Those In Other Countries On Several Health Care Measures, Despite Higher Medical Care Spending, Study Finds07 Nov 2006

Prostate News
'Muscle' Protein Drives Prostate Cancer13 Nov 2006
Scientists Discover Way To Block Growth Of Prostate Cancer Cells12 Nov 2006
Dendreon Announces New Data Analysis Presented At Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium11 Nov 2006
New Classification Better Identifies Prostate Cancer Patients To Benefit From Hormone Therapy10 Nov 2006
Study First: Over-expression Of Cox-2 Can Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome10 Nov 2006
Largest PSA Bounce Study Eases Worry Of Prostate Cancer Returning10 Nov 2006
Prostate Cancer Less Likely To Spread When Treated With Higher Dose Of Radiation10 Nov 2006
Additional Hormone Therapy Use After Radiation For Some Prostate Cancers Extends Survival10 Nov 2006
New Prostate Cancer Test Certified For Europe