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Abortion News
Washington Times Series Examines Sex-Selective Abortions In India05 Mar 2007
Pope Benedict Says Catholics Should 'Uncompromisingly' Fight Against 'Attacks On The Right To Life'01 Mar 2007
'Complicated' Statements From Romney, Giuliani On Abortion Rights Are 'Welcome,' Opinion Piece Says28 Feb 2007
Actions Taken On Abortion-Related Legislation In Alabama, Mississippi, South Dakota28 Feb 2007

Acid Reflux/GERD News
Actavis Receives Approval For Ranitidine Syrup In The U.S.03 Mar 2007

Aid / Disasters News
All Hands On Deck At American Red Cross03 Mar 2007
WFP Plans Huge Cuts To Operations In Zambia As Funds Run Out03 Mar 2007
WFP Welcomes 20.8 Million US Dollars From Japan To Promote Social Protection In Africa, Asia And Latin America03 Mar 2007
World Food Programme Lauds German Move To Boost Aid For Afghanistan Where More Food Aid Is Needed02 Mar 2007
Hungry Best Served By Combination Of Food And Cash Transfers, Says World Food Programme01 Mar 2007
Authorities Arrest Four Men But WFP Food Aid Ship Still Hijacked28 Feb 2007

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
International Narcotics Control Board Hindering HIV/AIDS Control Efforts, Should Be Independently Reviewed, Report Says05 Mar 2007
Choline Shows Promise In Reducing Behavioral Effects Associated With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure05 Mar 2007
Addiction Breakthrough May Lead To New Treatments03 Mar 2007
UN Warns Of Growing Problem Of Potentially Fatal Counterfeit Drugs02 Mar 2007
Antidepressants Help Men Decrease Alcohol Consumption01 Mar 2007

Allergy News
Weather Forecasts Spring Pollen Allergy Severity04 Mar 2007
Diesel Exposure Model Reduces Allergy Risk Assessment Errors02 Mar 2007
Study Shows Undiagnosed Hereditary Angioedema Can Lead To Unnecessary Surgeries, Testing In Patients With Abdominal Pain28 Feb 2007
Studies Showed Fluticasone Furoate Nasal Spray Was Well-Tolerated And Effective In Treating Allergic Rhinitis In Pediatric Patients28 Feb 2007
Non-GMO Solution To Seafood Allergies28 Feb 2007

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Drugs Without Side Effects A Possibility For Alzheimer's01 Mar 2007
Indiana University To Host Centennial Observation Of The First Alzheimer's Disease Patient28 Feb 2007
Major Alzheimer's Research Award Won By Rochester Scientist28 Feb 2007

Arthritis News
Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis And Cancer05 Mar 2007
Appearance Concerns Related To Depression In Patients With Rheumatic Disease04 Mar 2007

Autism News
FDA Grants Pediatric Exclusivity For RISPERDAL(R)02 Mar 2007
Language Development Toy For Autistic Children Designed By Delft University Of Technology01 Mar 2007

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
LLNL Researchers Review Bio Detection Technologies02 Mar 2007

Biology / Biochemistry News
Music Genes And Musical Geniuses05 Mar 2007
"Side Effects May Not Include..."04 Mar 2007
Three New Honorary Doctors At Karolinska Institutet04 Mar 2007
First Clues Into The Genetic Source Of Natural Electrical Signals Governing Regeneration Of Nerve And Muscle04 Mar 2007
How The Spinal Cord Controls The Speed Of Movement04 Mar 2007
Possible New Treatments For Age-Related Heart Disease02 Mar 2007
Creating New Life Forms That May Help Eradicate Cancer Affecting Women02 Mar 2007
Ingredient In Big Macs And Sodas Can Stabilize02 Mar 2007
Study Of Atomic Movement May Influence Design Of Pharmaceuticals28 Feb 2007
Key To Body's Ability To Detect Subtle Temperature Changes Discovered By UC Davis Researchers28 Feb 2007

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Second Human Bird Flu Infection Suspected In Laos04 Mar 2007
Scientists Discover Clue To How Bird Flu Might Spread In Humans02 Mar 2007
Advisory Panel Recommends H5N1 Vaccine To FDA For Approval01 Mar 2007

Blood / Hematology News
DVT Treatment Vacuums Away Blood Clots Prevents Disability06 Mar 2007
Vancomycin May Trigger Dangerously Low Platelet Count05 Mar 2007
Antibiotic Vancomycin May Trigger Dangerously Low Platelet Count04 Mar 2007
FDA Approves Gen-Probe's TIGRIS(R) Instrument To Screen Donated Blood For West Nile Virus03 Mar 2007
FDA Approves Astellas' Vaprisol(R) For The Treatment Of Hypervolemic Hyponatremia03 Mar 2007
Haemonetics(R) Launches Next Generation Mobile Blood Donation System02 Mar 2007
New Imaging Technique Tracks Traffic Patterns Of White Blood Cells02 Mar 2007

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Falls And Hip Fractures Are Not Inevitable: A Return To Nature04 Mar 2007
As Many As 700,000 Americans Annually Suffer Vertebral Compression Fractures03 Mar 2007
Investigational Clinical Study Of An Approved Drug In People With Chronic Pain Due To Osteoarthritis Of The Knee Or Hip - Men And Women Sought02 Mar 2007
Edinburgh To Host "Next Steps" Conference - Scotland's CMO To Call For Integrated Approach To Falls, Fractures And Osteoporosis01 Mar 2007
IOF Launches Global Physician Training In Osteoporosis Diagnosis - Ten Courses To Be Run Worldwide In 2007; Bookings Now Open For 200801 Mar 2007
Initiation Of Phase III Program Using Emisphere's Eligen(R) Technology For Oral Salmon Calcitonin28 Feb 2007

Breast Cancer News
Breast Cancer Cells May Be Killed By Common Cold Virus05 Mar 2007
Strenuous Physical Activity Associated With Lower Breast Cancer Risk01 Mar 2007
Industry-funded Breast Cancer Trials More Likely To Yield Positive Results01 Mar 2007
Exercise Reduces Risk Of Developing Invasive Breast Cancer, USC-Led Study Suggests01 Mar 2007
Breast Cancer Research Increasingly Influenced By Drug Industry28 Feb 2007

Cancer / Oncology News
Life-Saving Cancer Genetic Testing Vastly Underutilized06 Mar 2007
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center -- Investigating The Measles Virus As A Tool To Kill Multiple Myeloma06 Mar 2007
New Pharmaceutical Drug That Halts Progress Of Metastatic Kidney Cancer06 Mar 2007
Immunotherapy Does Not Prolong Life When Skin Cancer Spreads05 Mar 2007
Researchers Wake Up Viruses Inside Tumors To Image And Then Destroy Cancers04 Mar 2007
Cancer Cells Forming Blood Vessels Send Their Copper To The Edge04 Mar 2007
Outpatient Treatment Kills Benign Bone Tumors Nonsurgically With Heat03 Mar 2007
Professor Achim Leutz Of MDC Receives German Cancer Award - Three Scientists Share This Year's Prize01 Mar 2007
A New Target In The War On Cancer01 Mar 2007
Toward Powerful New Anticancer Drugs With New Ways Of Targeting Tumors01 Mar 2007
Glucose Intolerance Linked To Cancer Risk In Women28 Feb 2007
Roche And Kosan To Initiate Phase 2 Cancer Development Program With Epothilone R1645 (KOS-1584)28 Feb 2007
UK Government Takes Action On Mesothelioma28 Feb 2007

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Large Study Confirms Carotid Stenting Safe, Effective06 Mar 2007
CardioDynamics Commences Landmark PREVENT-HF Trial Designed By Leading Heart Failure Specialists06 Mar 2007
Multi-Year Data Shows Treatment Prevents Amputation And Safely Opens Small Blocked Arteries Below The Knee06 Mar 2007
Transcendental Meditation Reduces Congestive Heart Failure, New Study Shows06 Mar 2007
First Ladies Bush, Reagan Join Panel Discussion On Women's Heart Health, Promote Awareness Campaign05 Mar 2007
Spinal Cord Stimulation Pilot Study For Chronic Angina04 Mar 2007
Heart Attacks Can Give Couples A New Lease Of Life, Says Study04 Mar 2007
Pharmacist-Driven Outreach Lowers Metabolic Syndrome Rates04 Mar 2007
Nonsurgical Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment Vacuums Away Damaging Blood Clots And Restores Blood Flow In The Leg03 Mar 2007
Stereotaxis Initiates HEAL HF Clinical Trial03 Mar 2007
Rare Mutation Causes Early Heart Disease And Metabolic Syndrome03 Mar 2007
Routine Oxygen Therapy May Put Heart Attack Patients At Greater Risk02 Mar 2007
Stereotaxis Initiates HEAL HF Clinical Trial02 Mar 2007
Greater Use Of Exercise Testing In Chronic Disease Recommended By Task Force02 Mar 2007
Life-Saving Technology May Address Unique Needs Of Women In Heart Failure02 Mar 2007
Usefulness Of Cardiovascular Disease Test Questioned02 Mar 2007
Health Risks In Heart Failure Patients Compounded By Depression02 Mar 2007
American Heart Association's Scientific Statement Supports Physical Therapy To Relieve Pain In Patients At Risk Of Heart Disease01 Mar 2007
Terumo Heart Inc. Receives CE Mark For Left Ventricular Assist System In Europe28 Feb 2007

Caregivers / Homecare News
NYT Examines 'Gray Market' For In-Home Long-Term Care Aides05 Mar 2007
Noridian Issues Update On Staggering Claims Backlog, USA01 Mar 2007
Home Oxygen Patient Protection Bill Gathers Support In Virginia, Pennsylvania, Utah, Ohio, Georgia, Oklahoma01 Mar 2007
Dallas Morning News Looks At 46,000 Texans On Waiting List For Home-based Alternative In Medicaid01 Mar 2007
President's 2008 Proposal For Wheelchairs Would Increase Costs, Reduce Patient Access, USA01 Mar 2007
At Disability Briefing, Sen. Harkin Says "In The Home" Policy Must Change, Comments On Restoring ADA - USA01 Mar 2007
Strength For Caring Reminds Caregivers To Eat Healthy During National Nutrition Month01 Mar 2007

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Virginia Gov. Kaine Says He Will Sign Bill Mandating HPV Vaccination For Girls Entering Sixth Grade06 Mar 2007
Attitudes And Beliefs About HPV Explored By Study06 Mar 2007
Actions Taken On HPV Vaccine Proposals In Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia05 Mar 2007
HPV Infection Common Among Females In US05 Mar 2007
Lawmakers Should Not Make HPV Vaccination Mandatory, CDC Advisory Panel Chair Says02 Mar 2007
About 26% Of U.S. Girls, Women Ages 14 To 59 Have HPV, About 2% Have Strains 16 Or 18, Study Says02 Mar 2007
More American Girls And Women Have HPV Than First Thought28 Feb 2007
Texas Parents Sue Gov. Perry For Executive Order Mandating HPV Vaccine For Middle School Girls28 Feb 2007

Cholesterol News
Exercise, Diet, Supplements Play Role In Lowering Cholesterol Without Drugs05 Mar 2007
Lipitor Significantly Reduced The Risk Of Serious Cardiovascular Events Compared With Simvastatin In An 80,000-Patient AnalysisManage03 Mar 2007
Cholesterol In Stroke Patients Exceeds National Guidelines02 Mar 2007
Seven Keys To Reduce Cholesterol - Free Special Report From Johns Hopkins Health Alerts01 Mar 2007
Garlic Does Not Appear To Lower Cholesterol Levels01 Mar 2007

Colorectal Cancer News
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month06 Mar 2007
Task Force Recommends Against Use Of Aspirin And Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs To Prevent Colorectal Cancer06 Mar 2007
Healthy Choices Make For A Healthy Colon04 Mar 2007
A Healthy Colon: Tips To Lower Risk Of Colorectal Cancer01 Mar 2007

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Canada's Cold-Fx® "Impressive" Concludes Leading American Cold/Flu Experts In New U.S. Scientific Report05 Mar 2007

Compliance News
Residents In Disaster Areas Face Medication Adherence Dilemmas06 Mar 2007

Conferences News
Biophysical Society Announces New And Notable Symposium Speakers02 Mar 2007
The American Physiological Society Convenes For 120th Annual Meeting02 Mar 2007
Change In Webcast Time For Wednesday Event On NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center Progress Report28 Feb 2007

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Physicians Converge On San Diego And Ft. Lauderdale To Explore Adding Aesthetic Procedures To Their Medical Practices05 Mar 2007
New Survey Reveals Dramatic Rise In Non-Invasive Procedures In Facial Plastic Surgery03 Mar 2007
Transforming "Yellow Grease" Into Therapeutic Cosmetics01 Mar 2007

Crohn's News
HUMIRA(R) (Adalimumab) Receives FDA Approval For Treatment Of Crohn's Disease28 Feb 2007

Dentistry News
King's College London Launches The First Global Initiative To Improve Child Oral Health05 Mar 2007
Insurers Cover Extra Dental Cleanings To Reduce Costs05 Mar 2007
Access To Dental Care Remains Challenging For Low-Income People05 Mar 2007
Expert Medical And Dental Panel Affirm Link Between Oral Health And Overall Well-Being01 Mar 2007

Depression News
Birth Weight, Gestation Period May Be Linked To Depression, Chronic Pain04 Mar 2007
Antidepressants Help Men Decrease Alcohol Consumption, But Not Women03 Mar 2007
Warnings Of Increased Suicide Risk Didn't Dampen Antidepressant Prescriptions01 Mar 2007

Diabetes News
American Diabetes Association Strongly Supports Recently Introduced Diabetes Screening And Medicaid Savings Act06 Mar 2007
Asia-Pacific Has The Biggest Diabetes Burden In The World05 Mar 2007
Study Confirms That Significant Insulin Dose Errors Can Result When Blood Glucose Meters Are Miscoded02 Mar 2007
Diabetes Will Be A Bigger Burden Than Predicted, The Lancet02 Mar 2007
New Blood Glucose Meters, Contour® And Breeze®2, Now Available In Pharmacies Nationwide, USA01 Mar 2007
Growth Hormone To Boost Athletic Performance Risks Diabetes28 Feb 2007
Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Don't Wake In Response To Hypoglycemia28 Feb 2007

Dyslexia News
New York Hosts Major Conference On Dyslexia03 Mar 2007

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Inner-ear Volume Study Leads To Higher Surgery Success Rates03 Mar 2007
Aspirin Significantly Reduces Esophageal-Cancer Risk In People With Most- Aggressive Form Of Barrett's Esophagus28 Feb 2007

Endocrinology News
Mice And Humans With An MCT8 Defect Are Not Completely Alike28 Feb 2007

Epilepsy News
Marinus Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase IIb Study Of Ganaxolone For Infantile Spasms01 Mar 2007

Eye Health / Optometry News
Clues To Why Graves' Disease Attacks The Eyes06 Mar 2007
Study Uncovers Clues For Why Graves' Disease Attacks The Eyes04 Mar 2007
Glaucoma Patients At Significantly Higher Risk For Falls, Motor Vehicle Accidents04 Mar 2007

Fertility News
Eating Ice Cream May Help Women To Conceive, But Low-fat Dairy Foods May Increase Infertility Risk05 Mar 2007
Fertility & IVF Experts: Don't Bet All On Late Motherhood03 Mar 2007
Steroid Use Fails To Boost Pregnancy Rates In Infertility Treatments03 Mar 2007
Treating Male Infertility With Stem Cells03 Mar 2007
Favorable Outcomes From Mild Invitro Fertilization Practices03 Mar 2007
Fertility Rate In Chinese County Exempt From One-Child Policy Lower Than National Average, Christian Science Monitor Reports02 Mar 2007
Favourable Outcomes From 'mild' In-vitro Fertilisation02 Mar 2007
New Study Calls For A Radical Change In Ivf Treatment Approach02 Mar 2007
Reduced Fertility In Women Linked To Low Fat Dairy Food01 Mar 2007

Flu / SARS News
Comparison Of Immune Response To 1918 And H5N1 Influeza Viruses Shows Similarities05 Mar 2007
Further Study Of Past Pandemics Key To Preparedness, Experts Say03 Mar 2007
'Quick Guide' To Influenza Available Soon On EPG Patient Direct Website01 Mar 2007
Light Shed On Transmission Of Flu Between Birds And Humans01 Mar 2007

GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology News
Iomai Vaccine For Travelers' Diarrhea Blunts Severity Of Disease In Clinical Study06 Mar 2007
New Combined Laparoscopy And Colonoscopy Procedure May Avoid Need For Major Surgery05 Mar 2007
Hand-Assisted Technique May Decrease Time In Surgery For Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery05 Mar 2007
Want A Healthy Colon? Eat A Rainbow!02 Mar 2007
New Scoring System Predicts Mortality After Surgery For Colorectal Cancer01 Mar 2007
Early Europeans Unable To Stomach Milk01 Mar 2007
Takeda And Tap To Promote Sucampo's Amitiza In The US For Chronic Idiopathic Constipation01 Mar 2007
Discovery Of Chemical Profiles For Infectious Diarrhea01 Mar 2007
NSAIDs Modulate Biomarker Panel For Esophageal Adenocarcinoma28 Feb 2007

Genetics News
Individuals And Populations Differ In Gene Activity Levels, Not Just Genes06 Mar 2007
Uniform Language For Describing Genes Of Pathogenic And Beneficial Microbes03 Mar 2007
GPhA Kicks Off Annual Meeting With Focus On Biogenerics Legislation02 Mar 2007
New DNA Study Helps Explain Unique Diversity Among Me***sians02 Mar 2007
Genes Discovered That Can Slow Cell Division And May Fight Cancer02 Mar 2007
Genes And Genius02 Mar 2007
Gene Therapy Shows Promise As Treatment For Diseased Limbs02 Mar 2007
2007 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting - There Is Still Time To Register01 Mar 2007
Australian Medical Researchers Join Top-ranking European Research Groups28 Feb 2007

Headache / Migraine News
Innovative Treatment For Migraines Combines Botox And Surgery05 Mar 2007
MAP Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Phase 2 Results For Its Inhaled Migraine Drug Candidate02 Mar 2007

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
60% Of U.S. Residents Say They Would Pay Higher Taxes To Fund Nationwide Universal Health Insurance System, New York Times CBS News Poll Finds06 Mar 2007
Connecticut Lawmakers Propose Universal Health Insurance Plan05 Mar 2007
Goodyear To Increase Health Care Costs For Nonunion Employees, Retirees05 Mar 2007
Tax Credit For Health Insurance Does Not Assist Many Displaced Workers05 Mar 2007
National Survey Of Health Plans Shows Very Few Provide Online Counseling04 Mar 2007
Universal Health Coverage Would Improve Financial Security For Uninsured, Opinion Piece States02 Mar 2007
California Senator Reintroduces Single-Payer Health System Legislation02 Mar 2007
New England States Work To Develop Universal Health Care Systems02 Mar 2007
More Consumers Attempt To Bargain For Lower Medical Care Prices02 Mar 2007
House Appropriations Chair Obey Says Supplemental Funding Bill For Military Operations Will Include Money For SCHIP; Sen. Smith Calls For Increased Ci02 Mar 2007
Pa. Could Save On Health Care By Working With Physicians, According To Op-Ed01 Mar 2007
Newspapers Address Issues Related To Long-Term Care Insurance01 Mar 2007
Automakers' Health Care Costs To Exceed Savings From Concessions01 Mar 2007
Lawmakers Discuss Plans For SCHIP Reauthorization At Forum01 Mar 2007
President Bush Urges Governors To Support Tax Plan That Would Allow More People To Purchase Private Insurance, Does Not Address SCHIP Funding01 Mar 2007
USC Study Shows States Can Succeed In Insuring Kids28 Feb 2007

HIV / AIDS News
HIV - Results With New Integrase Inhibitor Plus FUZEON And Boosted Protease Inhibitor Show Undetectable Rate Of 98 Percent06 Mar 2007
Scientific Data Highlights Pivotal Role Of Monogram's Molecular Diagnostics In Development And Use Of New HIV Treatments06 Mar 2007
Statehealthfacts.org Adds Updated Information On HIV/AIDS06 Mar 2007
Studies Examine Effects Of Circumcision, Hepatitis B Treatment On HIV/AIDS06 Mar 2007
Assumption Of 'Down-Low' Lifestyle Can Distort HIV/AIDS Research; Researchers Should Look At Other Reasons For Disparity, Commentary Says06 Mar 2007
HIV/AIDS Control Efforts Should Focus On Populations Targeted By Counterterrorism, Security Measures, Opinion Piece Says06 Mar 2007
Magic Johnson Promotes HIV/AIDS Awareness, Testing In North Carolina06 Mar 2007
Most Health Care Providers In Los Angeles County Do Not Offer HIV Tests To Latinos, Study Says06 Mar 2007
Germany To Focus On Fighting HIV/AIDS Among Women, Children In Africa At G8 Summit, Minister Says06 Mar 2007
Indian Health Ministry Receives $3.4B Budget Allocation To Expand Health Care Services, Including HIV/AIDS Programs06 Mar 2007
Increasing Numbers Of Blood Collection Centers In Parts Of China Contributing To Spread Of HIV, Boston Globe Reports06 Mar 2007
Practice Of Having Multiple, Concurrent Partners Fueling Spread Of HIV In Southern Africa, Washington Post Reports06 Mar 2007
AIDS Cases Continue To Rise Among Hispanics06 Mar 2007
Health-Care Workers Exposed To HIV On Job Need Preventive Treatment05 Mar 2007
Mexican Supreme Court Rules Law That Allowed Armed Forces To Expel HIV-Positive Soldiers Unconstitutional05 Mar 2007
HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria Could Destabilize Kenya's Social, Economic Sectors, Report Says05 Mar 2007
Bill Mandating HIV Tests For Released, Paroled Prison Inmates Passes In Arkansas; Similar Legislation Stalls In Kentucky05 Mar 2007
Two Experimental Drugs Aimed At Controlling Viral Loads Among HIV-Positive People Who Have Developed Drug Resistance Show Promise, Researchers Say05 Mar 2007
Few PCPs Offer HIV Tests To L.A. Hispanics04 Mar 2007
New Data On Investigational Agent TMC278 In Anitretroviral-Naive HIV Patients02 Mar 2007
Pfizer's Maraviroc, Novel Medicine For HIV, Significantly Reduces Viral Load, In Combination Therapy Across Range Of Treatment-Experienced Patients02 Mar 2007
Monogram Provides Update On Trofile(TM) Assay - Pfizer Reports Significant Reduction In Viral Load In Clinical Trial Of Maraviroc02 Mar 2007
HBO Movie Addresses HIV/AIDS In Black Women; Rev. Jackson Urges Illinois Inmates To Receive HIV Tests02 Mar 2007
Documentary About Chinese AIDS Orphans Wins Academy Award02 Mar 2007
Uganda Should Integrate Male Circumcision Into ABC Method To Prevent Spread Of HIV, Some Health Workers Say02 Mar 2007
New York Reverses HIV/AIDS Housing Rent Increase02 Mar 2007
Zambian Government Announces Results Of Clinical Trials Of HIV/AIDS Herbal Remedies02 Mar 2007
Two New Classes Of Drugs Found To Control Viral Loads Among HIV-Positive People Who Have Developed Drug Resistance, Studies Say02 Mar 2007
HIV Treatment - ISENTRESS In Combination With OBT Generally Well-Tolerated01 Mar 2007
Purdue To Show Low-cost AIDS-testing Technology To African Officials01 Mar 2007
AHF Launches Ad Campaign Against Bristol-Myers Squibb Over Antiretroviral Pricing In Mexico01 Mar 2007
U.N. Representative Ordered To Leave Gambia After Questioning President's Claims Of HIV/AIDS Cure01 Mar 2007
More Frequent Participation In Needle-Exchange Programs Does Not Increase Risk Of HIV Infection, Study Says01 Mar 2007
Georgia House Committee Approves Bill That Would Require Doctors To Offer Pregnant Women HIV Tests01 Mar 2007
Arkansas House Panel Endorses Bill That Would Require Inmates To Receive HIV Test Before Release01 Mar 2007
Anglican Churches Announce Five-Year, $2.2M Plan To Combat HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria In Africa01 Mar 2007
Almost Half Of Rural Indian Women Have Not Heard Of HIV/AIDS, Report Says01 Mar 2007
China Should Be Praised For Recent Response To HIV/AIDS, Report Says01 Mar 2007
HIV Fueling Deaths From XDR-TB In South Africa, Researchers Say01 Mar 2007
New Drug Hope For HIV Patients For Whom Treatment No Longer Works28 Feb 2007
HIV Forensics Paper Identifies Limits Of Scientific Evidence In Criminal Prosecutions For HIV Transmission28 Feb 2007
MatTek's EpiVaginal Excels In Microbicide/HIV Research Study28 Feb 2007
Acall For Coordination In HIV Prevention Research28 Feb 2007

Huntingtons Disease News
Proteasome Activator Enhances Survival Of Huntington's Disease Neuronal Model Cells01 Mar 2007

Hypertension News
Increased Risk Of Blood Pressure In Men And Use Of Common Pain Relievers Linked02 Mar 2007
Neighborhood Has Impact On Black Women's Risk For Hypertension01 Mar 2007

Immune System / Vaccines News
Immune Cells Take Divergent Paths When Fighting Infections05 Mar 2007
Enabling Nerve Regeneration Means Evicting The Cleanup Crew04 Mar 2007
Biodegradable Microspheres Deliver Time Release Vaccines, Stimulate Different Immune Response04 Mar 2007
How T Lymphocytes Attack02 Mar 2007
Reported To The American Academy Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology: Pittsburgh Study Suggests Asthma Medication May Provide Relief For The Common Cold28 Feb 2007

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Contamination From Improvised Explosive Devices Has Led To High Rates Of Infection Among Injured Troops04 Mar 2007
Genome Sequence Shows What Makes Bacteria Dangerous For Troops In Iraq03 Mar 2007
FDA Finds Salmonella At Peanut Butter Plant02 Mar 2007
Buruli Ulcer Prevention By Insect Saliva28 Feb 2007
To Prevent Transmission Of TB Just Opoen Windows28 Feb 2007
Bacteria On Dishware: Manual Dishwashing Study Digs Up Dirt On Dish Cleanliness28 Feb 2007

Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News
Overly Anxious And Driven People Prone To Irritable Bowel Syndrome28 Feb 2007

IT / Internet / E-mail News
User-Friendly Application Seen As Boon To Global Public Health05 Mar 2007
InfoFlex - Enabling GP's To Receive Appropriate Clinical Data Electronically Minutes After Patient Leaves Hospital02 Mar 2007
Pioneering It Software Delivers Patient Information In Hours, Gloucestershire, UK01 Mar 2007
Microsoft To Acquire Medstory For Specialized Medical, Health Information Search Engine01 Mar 2007
Medical News Today Launches Video Content28 Feb 2007

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Improving Quality Of Life For Patients With Cirrhosis06 Mar 2007
Model For Predicting Survival In Liver Patients Has Many Applications But Refining Will Continue06 Mar 2007
Sweat May Pass On Hepatitis B In Contact Sports04 Mar 2007
HIV Drug Resistance Spurred By Widely Used Hepatitis B Drug04 Mar 2007
SEBIVO(R) (Telbivudine) Approved In China As New Treatment Option For Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B03 Mar 2007
Genelabs Announces Publication In New England Journal Of Medicine Of Clinical Trial Results With Hepatitis E Virus Vaccine02 Mar 2007
Dynavax Initiates Phase I Trial Of Hepatitis B Therapy02 Mar 2007
Beyonce Knowles Cleared Of Hepatitis Risk From Hollywood Party Food01 Mar 2007
Pharmasset Initiates Multiple Ascending Dose Study Of R7128 In Patients Chronically Infected With HCV Genotype 101 Mar 2007
Human Genome Sciences Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of Albuferon(R) With Ribavirin In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Genotypes 2 And 328 Feb 2007

Lung Cancer News
Lung Cancer Alliance Commends Research On Non-Smoking Lung Cancer Cases06 Mar 2007
Conference To Focus On Women's Lung Health06 Mar 2007
Study Shows No Reduction In Lung Cancer Deaths After CT Screening - Death Rates For Smokers Are Not Improved Despite Early Diagnosis06 Mar 2007
Gene Test Helps To Diagnose Lung Cancer Early05 Mar 2007
Colour Sensor Breath Test Can Detect Lung Cancer28 Feb 2007

Lupus News
New Insights Into Autoimmunity And Depression05 Mar 2007
Claims Of Smith's Lupus Not Surprising Says Autoimmune Diseases Association04 Mar 2007
Facts About Lupus01 Mar 2007

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Leukemia Drug Turns Mini-molecules Up, Cancer Genes Down06 Mar 2007
Researchers Wake Up Viruses Inside Tumors To Image And Then Destroy Cancers01 Mar 2007
Promising Blood Cancer Researchers In Europe To Receive Award To Study In U.S.28 Feb 2007

Medical Devices News
FDA Reaches Agreement With Medical Device Lobby For User Fees02 Mar 2007
Baxter Receives 510(k) Clearance From FDA For COLLEAGUE Infusion Pumps28 Feb 2007
New Technique Opens Door To Tabletop X-Ray Laser28 Feb 2007

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
VA Officials Testify On Data Security Breaches At Hearing06 Mar 2007
New Jersey Health Department Orders Closure Of Abortion Clinic, Lawsuit Filed06 Mar 2007
Court To Hear Appeal In Lawsuit On Experimental Prescription Drug Access05 Mar 2007
New York Counties File Lawsuit Against HHS To Prevent Funding Cuts Under Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization Bil05 Mar 2007
Former FDA Commissioner Crawford Sentence Includes Supervised Probation, $90K In Fines02 Mar 2007
Federal Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of U.S. Policy Requiring Groups That Receive HIV/AIDS Funding To Condemn Commercial Sex Work02 Mar 2007
Medical Workers Sentenced To Death In Libyan HIV Infection Case Plead Not Guilty In Slander Hearing01 Mar 2007
New York Times Profiles Chinese Lawyers' Involvement In Court Case Of Advocate Chen Guangcheng01 Mar 2007
California Appellate Court Panel Upholds Constitutionality Of State Proposition Promoting Embryonic Stem Cell Research01 Mar 2007

Medical Students News
Teaching Technology For Scary Patient Exams02 Mar 2007

Medicare / Medicaid / Tricare News
MedPAC Releases Reports With Recommendations On U.S. Health Care System Changes, Medicare Physician Payments06 Mar 2007
Studies Examine Medication Prices, Language Services Under Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit05 Mar 2007
American College Of Physicians Commends MedPAC Support For Physician-Directed Care Coordination03 Mar 2007
JAMA Commentaries Discuss Medicare 'Doughnut Hole' Coverage Gap Solutions, Cutting Waste In U.S. Health Care System02 Mar 2007
North Carolina Looks For Permanent Solution To Medicaid Contribution Mandate For Counties02 Mar 2007
Proposed Cuts To Medicare Advantage Plans Would Lead To Higher Costs, Reduced Coverage For Beneficiaries, BlueCross BlueShield Assoc. Officials Say02 Mar 2007
Democrats Awaiting MedPAC Report To Begin Discussing Medicare Physician Payment Reform02 Mar 2007
CBO Report Outlines Possible Savings In Medicare, Including Estimated $64.8B From 2008 To 2012 By Equalizing Payments To Managed Care Plans01 Mar 2007

Men's health News
"False-Positive" Prostate Cancer Screenings Assessed05 Mar 2007
Light Wine Intake Is Associated With Longer Life Expectancy In Men04 Mar 2007

Mental Health News
Health Minister Slams Lords Over Mental Health Bill Amendments, UK01 Mar 2007
Rotary Funds New Research In Mental Health28 Feb 2007
Psychological Needs Of Military Personnel And Their Families Are Not Being Met, Reports APA Task Force28 Feb 2007

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
'Hidden' Fat That Puts Adolescents At Risk For Disease Identified By MRI05 Mar 2007
Multi-Slice Cardiac CT Scans Speed Emergency Room's Ability To Diagnose Chest Pain01 Mar 2007

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
FDA May Approve Cattle Drug Which Could Lead To Drug Resistant Superbugs04 Mar 2007

Multiple Sclerosis News
Revimmune Uses An Approved Drug In A New Patent-Pending Method To Eliminate Autoimmunity03 Mar 2007
Advocacy, Educational Events, And Community Outreach Highlight The Activities Planned By The Multiple Sclerosis Association Of America28 Feb 2007
Cannabis Based Medicine (Sativex®) Relieves Spasms And Stiffness In People With Multiple Sclerosis28 Feb 2007

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Myasthenia Gravis A Treatable Muscle Disorder05 Mar 2007
Brain Works More Chaotically Than Previously Thought05 Mar 2007
Physiologist David Julius Awarded McGovern Institute Scolnick Prize05 Mar 2007
Fast And Slow: How The Spinal Cord Controls The Speed Of Movement04 Mar 2007
Brain Tumor Surgery Made Safer Using New FMRI Technology04 Mar 2007
News Tips From The Journal Of Neuroscience02 Mar 2007
Development Could Lead To Creation Of An Artificial Retina01 Mar 2007

Nursing News
England's New Nursing Officer For Diversity28 Feb 2007

Nutrition / Diet News
Slimming World Voted Best Diet Aid05 Mar 2007
Unique Tomatoes Tops In Disease-Fighting Antioxidants05 Mar 2007
Use Of Some Antioxidant Supplements May Increase Mortality Risk05 Mar 2007
Natural Milk Protein Could Lead To Super Nutritious Foods04 Mar 2007
Some Vitamin Supplements Increase Death Risk Say Researchers28 Feb 2007
Meta-Analysis On Antioxidants Provides Muddled Conclusions28 Feb 2007
Coffee: Aroma, Taste And Dietary Fiber28 Feb 2007

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Sharp Increase In US Teens Tackling Severe Obesity With Surgery06 Mar 2007
New Study Finds More Obese Teens Undergoing Bariatric Surgery, But May Have Better Post-Operative Outcomes Than Adults06 Mar 2007
A Specific Fat Type Can Protect Against Weight Gain And Diabetes06 Mar 2007
Staying Busy And Active Contributes To Longer Life05 Mar 2007
Simple Solutions To Postpartum Weight Retention04 Mar 2007
Complications Following Hip Replacement More Common In Obese Patients, Especially Women04 Mar 2007
Walkability Study Sheds Light Around Light Rail Stops In Portland & San Francisco Bay Area04 Mar 2007
Schools Help Hold The Line Against Childhood Obesity, Study Says04 Mar 2007
New Science-Based Guide To Natural Fat-Loss02 Mar 2007
Children Gain Weight Faster During Summer Vacation01 Mar 2007
Magic Beans -- Anti-obesity Soya Could Help Prevent Diabetes28 Feb 2007

Pain / Anesthetics News
YM BioSciences Completes Enrolment Of AeroLEF(TM) Phase IIB Pain Trial06 Mar 2007
Self Care Can Improve Plantar Fasciitis05 Mar 2007
Treatments Can Improve Troublesome Aches05 Mar 2007
Taken As Prescribed, Addiction Risk Is Low05 Mar 2007
Women Need Expanded Musculoskeletal Care During Pregnancy, Study Finds03 Mar 2007
Using Morphine To Hasten Death Is A Myth, Says Doctor03 Mar 2007
FDA Approves Alpharma's KADIAN(R) New 200 Mg Strength02 Mar 2007
American Heart Association Scientific Statement Recommends Doctors Change Approach02 Mar 2007
Pain Specialists Investigate Impact And Treatment Of Landmine Injury - Special Issue Focuses On Physical, Mental Consequences01 Mar 2007
Human Factors/ergonomics Research Can Help Workers Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome01 Mar 2007
Painkiller Drug Development Is Booming, New Report Shows - But Pharmas Should Do Comparative Testing, Suggests Queen's Anesthesiologist28 Feb 2007
New Study Probes Phantom-Limb Pain Relief28 Feb 2007
How Should Doctors Treat Patients With Chest Pain Who Have Normal Coronary Arteries?28 Feb 2007

Parkinson's Disease News
Michael J. Fox Foundation Award Allows Exploration Of New Avenue In Parkinson's Therapy Development06 Mar 2007

Pediatrics News
Most Children In U.S. Hospitals Receive Medicine Off-Label06 Mar 2007
Texas Rep. Proposes Legislation To Increase SCHIP Enrollment06 Mar 2007
Uninsured Children Admitted To Hospitals Are Twice As Likely To Die As Insured Children, According To Families USA Study06 Mar 2007
Children With Sleep Disorders Can Impair Parents' Functioning06 Mar 2007
Early Life Growth Spurts Protect Against 'bad' Cholesterol06 Mar 2007
Ibuprofen Most Effective Pain Reliever For Children05 Mar 2007
Early Puberty In Girls Due to Being Overweight As A Toddler05 Mar 2007
Researchers Reduce Malaria Incidence In HIV-Positive Children By Providing Antibiotic, ITNs, Study Says05 Mar 2007
Hearing Loss In Children Leads To Substantial Meningitis Risk04 Mar 2007
Revealing The Machinery Underlying The 'Plastic' Juvenile Brain04 Mar 2007
Excessive TV Viewing By Children Is Linked To Poor Eating Habits04 Mar 2007
States Can Succeed In Insuring Kids, USA01 Mar 2007
Children With Cancer Risk Fragile Bones28 Feb 2007

Pharma Industry News
Accidental Poisonings Can Happen During Day-to-Day Routines05 Mar 2007
New Super-Thin Technology Could Speed The Development Of Drugs04 Mar 2007
Generic Prescription Drug Industry Lobbyists Target 'Authorized Generics'02 Mar 2007
More Than 300 Medicines Now In Development To Treat Rare Diseases01 Mar 2007
Campaign Seeks To Counter Influence Of Pharmaceutical Company Sales Reps01 Mar 2007

Pregnancy News
After Scrutiny, Preemie Lung Treatments Turn Out To Be Safe, Effective06 Mar 2007
Vitamin D Deficiency Widespread During Pregnancy05 Mar 2007
Risk Of Birth Complications Varies Between Racial Groups03 Mar 2007
Study Sheds Light On Risks Of Being A Second Twin03 Mar 2007
Increasing Number Of Hospitals Banning Gift Bags Containing Samples Of Infant Formula02 Mar 2007
Safety Of Assisted Reproductive Technologies Studied01 Mar 2007
Global Maternal Health Programs Deserve 'Far More Support' From U.S. Government, Opinion Piece Says01 Mar 2007
AP/International Herald Tribune Examines Practice Of Mainland Chinese Women Traveling To Hong Kong To Give Birth01 Mar 2007
Number Of Teenage Pregnancies In England Increased In 2005, Report Says28 Feb 2007

Primary Care / General Practice News
Medics Responding To Calls For Help In Public Require Universal Guidelines06 Mar 2007
Chronic Disease Management Quality Improvement Efforts Yield Better Care Delivery06 Mar 2007
Delays And Lack Of Communication To Primary Care Physicians Common After Hospital Discharge05 Mar 2007
BMA Calls For Delay To Shambolic Recruitment System28 Feb 2007

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Green Tea And COX-2 Inhibitors Combine To Slow Growth Of Prostate Cancer04 Mar 2007
Dendreon Announces FDA's Cellular, Tissue And Gene Therapies Advisory Committee To Review Provenge(R) For The Treatment Of Prostate Cancer02 Mar 2007
Green Tea And COX-2 Inhibitors Combine To Slow Growth Of Prostate Cancer01 Mar 2007
Prostate Brachytherapy Causes Fewer Side Effects Than Surgery28 Feb 2007
Prostate Cancer Therapy May Increase Risk Of Death From Heart Disease In Older Men28 Feb 2007

Psychology / Psychiatry News
Research On The Color Red Shows Definite Impact On Achievement05 Mar 2007
Certain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Appears Beneficial For Female Veterans With PTSD05 Mar 2007
British Psychiatrists Learning To Ask About Child Abuse02 Mar 2007
New Study Presents A Twist On The Conventional Narcissist01 Mar 2007
When God Sanctions Killing, The People Listen28 Feb 2007
Kids Allowed To Join Groups For Complex Reasons28 Feb 2007

Public Health News
New York Gov. Spitzer Defends Proposed Health Care Cuts In TV Ad06 Mar 2007
More Funding Needed For 9/11-Related Health Problems, Lawmakers Say06 Mar 2007
Army Fires Commander Of Walter Reed Over Concerns About His Leadership Abilities06 Mar 2007
Gypsies' And Travellers' Health Much Worse Than Other Vulnerable Groups06 Mar 2007
Monochloramine Treatment Not As Effective In Protecting Drinking Water06 Mar 2007
Report Examines Use Of Health Care Funds By States Affected By Hurricane Katrina; Study Examines Chronic Disease Management;05 Mar 2007
Officials At Walter Reed Army Medical Center Knew About Problems Since 2003, Veteran Groups, Lawmakers Say05 Mar 2007
Cigna Official Calls For Focus On Transparency, Preventive Care05 Mar 2007
Series Examines Assisted Living Facilities In Pennsylvania05 Mar 2007
HHS Secretary Leavitt Proposes Creating Local Health Care Collaborative To Provide Cost, Quality Reports Of Health Care Providers05 Mar 2007
President Bush's Health Care Proposal Would Increase Tax Revenues By $526B Through 2017, According To Joint Committee On Taxation05 Mar 2007
Walking More Likely In Neighborhoods With More 4-Way Intersections, RAND Study Finds05 Mar 2007
Health Care In Developing Countries Could Be Greatly Improved By Nanotechnology05 Mar 2007
Universal Rules Needed For Medics Responding To Calls For Help In Public04 Mar 2007
Busy Intersections Invite People To Walk More04 Mar 2007
Health And Well-Being Improved By Houses Insulation03 Mar 2007
Nail-biters May Have 'cleaner' Nails, But Ingest More Germs03 Mar 2007
Waiting Lists And Cancelled Ops Fall Whilst Number Of Critical Beds At All Time High, UK02 Mar 2007
How To Check Medical Board Disciplinary Records Before Choosing Your Doctor, USA02 Mar 2007
BMA Scotland Welcomes Scottish Efforts To Support Junior Doctors Applying For Specialty Training Posts02 Mar 2007
Independent Panel To Evaluate Widely Used Chemical, Bisphenol A02 Mar 2007
BMA Slams New Settlement As A Pay Cut For All Doctors, UK01 Mar 2007
Government Accepts Pay Review Body Recommendations, UK01 Mar 2007
New Network Widens Access To Cutting-edge Clinical Studies01 Mar 2007
Public Welcomes Workers With Intellectual Disabilities01 Mar