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Abortion News
Lawmakers From Mexico's Green Party Introduce Bill That Would Increase Prison Sentences For Illegal Abortions04 Apr 2007
Abortion-Rights Opponents Rally In Poland, Call For Complete Abortion Ban03 Apr 2007

ADHD News
Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder At Risk For Alcohol Problems03 Apr 2007

Aid / Disasters News
Experts At Nevada Develop Technology To Increase Effectiveness Of Tsunami Warning Systems07 Apr 2007
Emerging Threats Demand New Approach To Preparedness - Recent Public Health Catastrophes Point To The Need For "all-hazards" Planning, PAHO06 Apr 2007
American Red Cross Responds To Solomon Islands Tsunami06 Apr 2007
New Standards Could Cut Number Of Malnourished Children On Feeding Programmes06 Apr 2007
Health Secretary Urges Pennsylvanians To Be Better Prepared For A Public Health Emergency04 Apr 2007
American Red Cross Responds To Solomon Islands Tsunami04 Apr 2007
Public Unprepared For Local Health Emergencies According To New National Poll03 Apr 2007

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Plays Promote Prevention Of Drug Abuse09 Apr 2007
Minister Clement Announces Appointment To The Canadian Centre On Substance Abuse Board Of Directors07 Apr 2007
Plays Promote Prevention Of Drug Abuse07 Apr 2007
Strokes May Be Associated With Cocaine And Amphetamine Abuse07 Apr 2007
Amphetamine And Cocaine Usage Increase Risk Of Stroke Among Young Adults07 Apr 2007
New Study Looks At Peer Pressure And Implications For Preventing Adolescent Substance Abuse04 Apr 2007
Most First-time Offenders For Driving While Intoxicated Need Help For More Than Just Alcohol03 Apr 2007

Allergy News
Council Of Australian Governments Must Make Combating Severe Allergies A National Priority08 Apr 2007
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Hay Fever Risk For Children06 Apr 2007
Greenleaf Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Lemon Bars, USA06 Apr 2007
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites In Energy Club Brand Healthy California Mix, USA06 Apr 2007
'NO' Allergic Reaction Linked To Hayfever06 Apr 2007
Mediterranean Diet Wards Off Childhood Respiratory Allergies04 Apr 2007

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Memory Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment In Phase 2a MEM 1003 Alzheimer's Disease Trial07 Apr 2007
MDS Nordion Enters Collaboration Agreement With Avid Radiopharmaceuticals On Imaging Compounds For Alzheimer's Disease04 Apr 2007

Anxiety / Phobias News
Study Links Propensity Toward Worry To Early Death06 Apr 2007

Arthritis News
A Newly Identified Immunosuppressive Protein In Rheumatoid Arthritis04 Apr 2007
Arthritis Pain, The Brain And The Role Of Emotions04 Apr 2007

Autism News
Autism Costs Society An Estimated $3M Per Patient08 Apr 2007
Prime Minister Blair Urged To End Postcode Lottery To Autism Services By UK Autism Campaigners07 Apr 2007
Kennedy Krieger Institute Launches First National Online Autism Registry07 Apr 2007
Infants With Autistic Siblings May Display Early Social, Communication Problems07 Apr 2007
Combination Of Early Detection, Timely Treatment Hold Promise For Autism07 Apr 2007
U Of MN Study Finds That Primary Medical Care For Children With Autism Needs Improvement07 Apr 2007
'The Eyes Have It' - Autism Research Yields Surprising Results04 Apr 2007
2nd International 'Come To Your Senses' Conference - For Those Who Work With Children & Adults With Various Disabilities03 Apr 2007
Risk Of Autism Rises With Age Of Moms, Dads03 Apr 2007
Autistic Children Can Interpret Mental States When Facial Expressions Are Animated03 Apr 2007

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
Genomic Test Could Help Detect Radioactivity Exposure From Terrorist Attacks06 Apr 2007

Biology / Biochemistry News
Networking Around The Clock - Brandeis Research Shows That Circadian Neuronal Network Is A Seasonal Timing Device09 Apr 2007
Elsevier To Publish Phytochemistry Letters08 Apr 2007
Cells Selectively Absorb Short Nanotubes - May Pose An Increased Risk To Health05 Apr 2007
New Technique For Cleaving Proteins Into Convenient Pieces For Analysis Proposed05 Apr 2007
Traces Of Nanobubbles Determine Nanoboiling - Could Have An Effect On Some Proposed Cancer Therapies05 Apr 2007
Biologists Call For Better Choice Of Model Organisms In 'evo-devo'04 Apr 2007
New Science Of Metagenomics 'will Transform Modern Microbiology'04 Apr 2007
New Chemistry Approach Promises Less Expensive Drugs03 Apr 2007
Nanoparticles Can Track Cells Deep Within Living Organisms03 Apr 2007

Bipolar News
Intensive Psychotherapy More Effective Than Brief Therapy For Treating Bipolar Depression06 Apr 2007

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
U OF M Awarded $22.5 Million NIH Contract To Study Avian Influenza09 Apr 2007
Cairo's First Human Bird Flu Infection Confirmed08 Apr 2007
Indonesian Bird Flu Human Death Toll Reaches 7407 Apr 2007
New Data Reinforces Efficacy Of Tamiflu Against H5N1 Influenza Viruses03 Apr 2007

Blood / Hematology News
Transfusion Expert Urges Wider Use Of Filtered Blood09 Apr 2007
HIF-2 Boosts Red Blood Cell Numbers08 Apr 2007
Something Fishy In Human Blood Could Save Lives - Hope For People With Liver And Kidney Damage05 Apr 2007
AspenBio Pharma To Present At The Big Dog II Small Cap Conference03 Apr 2007

Bones / Orthopaedics News
New Gene Defect Causes Heavy Bones07 Apr 2007
Secondhand Smoke May Be Associated With Bone Loss In Subjects With Periodontitis06 Apr 2007
Ibuprofen May Boost Chance Of Heart Problems In High Risk Patients With Osteoarthritis04 Apr 2007
NicOx Initiates Second Phase 3 Study To Confirm Naproxcinod's Efficacy And Improved Blood Pressure Profile03 Apr 2007

Breast Cancer News
UGA Study Finds Physical, Emotional Burden Of Breast Cancer Lingers For Older Survivors09 Apr 2007
Combining Therapies Can Improve Survival For Early-stage Breast Cancer Patients08 Apr 2007
Guidelines Questioning Need For Routine Mammography Before Age 50 Not 'Helpful,' Editorial Says06 Apr 2007
New Guideline For Screening Mammography For Women 40 To 49 Years Of Age06 Apr 2007
Recent Declines In Breast Cancer Mortality Greatest In Women Under 7006 Apr 2007
Elizabeth Edwards Urges Women To Have Regular Mammogram Tests05 Apr 2007
Computer Interpretation Of Mammograms No Better Than Experienced Eye05 Apr 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer Examines Efficacy Of Genetic Testing To Determine Likelihood Of Breast Cancer Relapse05 Apr 2007
American College Of Physicians Recommends Women Ages 40 To 49 Consult With Doctors Before Undergoing Routine Mammography05 Apr 2007
More Women With Family Breast Cancer History Inquiring About MRI Screening Following ACS Guidelines, Baltimore Sun Reports04 Apr 2007
7 Breast Cancer Leaders Elected American Society Of Breast Disease Officers And Directors03 Apr 2007
New Screening Mammography Guidelines For Women Age 40 To 4903 Apr 2007
Lack Of Care For Older Breast Cancer Patients03 Apr 2007
'Triple Negative' Breast Cancers Linked To The Young, Minority03 Apr 2007

Cancer / Oncology News
PneuStep - MRI-safe Motor Makes Robotic Biopsies Possible09 Apr 2007
Partners Of Cancer Survivors At Risk For Depression09 Apr 2007
Computer Software Less Reliable Than Radiologists' Eyes In Detecting Cancerous Tumors Shown By Mammograms, Study Says09 Apr 2007
Celecoxib Does Not Prevent Cancer In Barrett's Esophagus Patients09 Apr 2007
UCSD Discovery Raises Questions About Some Therapies Designed To Treat Half Of All Human Cancers08 Apr 2007
NICE Rejection Leaves Asbestos Patients With No Active Treatment, Says Cancerbackup, UK08 Apr 2007
Northwestern Chemists Develop New Method For Synthesizing Anti-cancer Flavonoids08 Apr 2007
Bladder Cancer Linked To Androgens And Androgen Receptor In Mice08 Apr 2007
Testicular Cancer Survivors Have Increased Risk Of Noncancer Deaths08 Apr 2007
Erbitux Increases Overall Survival For Head And Neck Cancer Patients07 Apr 2007
Researchers Identify Intracellular Pathway Of Alfacell's ONCONASE(R)07 Apr 2007
Aspirin Discovery May Improve Cancer Treatments07 Apr 2007
Discovery In Plants Suggests Entirely New Approach To Treating Human Cancers06 Apr 2007
AACR Establishes New Lecture In Honor Of Princess Takamatsu06 Apr 2007
Gender Linked To Development Of Skin Cancer06 Apr 2007
The International Myeloma Foundation Says New Clinical Trial Results Could Improve Survival While Reducing Side Effects For Many Patients05 Apr 2007
Survival Data Available From ERBITUX(R) Study In First-Line Treatment Of Advanced Head And Neck Cancer05 Apr 2007
AACR Awards Minority And Other Underrepresented Scientists05 Apr 2007
Preventing And Treating Lung Cancer -- ESMO Explores Collaboration To Fight Cancer On All Fronts05 Apr 2007
Scientists Identify Cells Responsible For Relapse After Treatment In Common Childhood Cancer04 Apr 2007
Protein Averts Cell Suicide But Might Contribute To Cancer04 Apr 2007
American Association For Cancer Research Presents Research Achievement Awards At 2007 Annual Meeting03 Apr 2007
World-Renowned Chemist Honored With Inaugural Lectureship - Award For Outstanding Achievement In Chemistry In Cancer Research03 Apr 2007

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Penn Study Finds ICD Devices Offer Heart Patients Life-saving Benefits - Researchers Say Patients Should Be Optimistic09 Apr 2007
Timing Of Start Of Hormone Therapy May Have Effect On Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease08 Apr 2007
Mortality Rates At Oxford Radcliffe Heart Unit Within Acceptable Limits, But Improvements Still Needed, UK07 Apr 2007
FoxHollow Technologies Introduces Enhanced Plaque Removal Technology For Treating Peripheral Artery Disease05 Apr 2007
FDA Approves Possis Spiroflex® Catheter For Coronary Blood Clot Removal04 Apr 2007
Americans Practicing Heart Disease Prevention - Good News And Bad News04 Apr 2007
New Analysis Of Data From WHI Provides Reassurance With Respect To Coronary Heart Disease For Newly Menopausal Women Considering Hormone Therapy04 Apr 2007
Cardica Receives 510(k) Clearance For C-Port Flex A System For Use In Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery04 Apr 2007
XTENT Announces Successful Clinical Use Of Enhanced Custom NX System In Ongoing CUSTOM III Feasibility Trial04 Apr 2007
Stereotaxis Announces FDA Approval Of Partnered 8mm Ablation Catheter04 Apr 2007
Studies Examine Genetic, Environmental Factors Involved In Heart Failure04 Apr 2007
FoxHollow Announces FDA 510(k) Submission For The NightHawk(TM) System03 Apr 2007
Mayo Clinic Says New Process To Treat Heart Patients Quickly Saves Lives, Heart Damage03 Apr 2007
Studies Highlight 'real World' Use, Safety Of Drug-eluting Stents03 Apr 2007

Caregivers / Homecare News
Genworth Survey Reinforces Need For Greater Personal Responsibility In Assuring Future Care Needs09 Apr 2007
Homecare Industry Issues A "Call To Arms" Letter Urging Support For The American Association For Homecare03 Apr 2007

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Spotting Cervical Cancer Quicker In Developing Countries09 Apr 2007
Gates Foundation To Provide Funding For Vietnam HPV Vaccination Research Program09 Apr 2007
Actions Taken On HPV Vaccine Proposals In New Mexico, Utah, Washington, D.C.09 Apr 2007
1-visit Screening, Prevention For Cervical Cancer Holds Promise09 Apr 2007
Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Acquires Rights For Drug To Treat Cervical Dysplasia, HPV04 Apr 2007
New York City Health Officials Announce Progress Of HPV Vaccine Distribution To Health Providers, School Health Clinics04 Apr 2007
GlaxoSmithKline Files For FDA Approval Of HPV Vaccine Cervarix03 Apr 2007

Cholesterol News
Combination HDL/LDL Therapy Has No Effect On Plaque Build-up03 Apr 2007
Despite Significantly Raising HDL, Torcetrapib Failed To Slow The Progression Of Coronary Plaques03 Apr 2007

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial Closes Early07 Apr 2007
Approval To Start US BTT Pivotal Trial07 Apr 2007
Debate Continues Over Access To Experimental Medications For Terminally Ill05 Apr 2007

Colorectal Cancer News
Almac Diagnostics Announces Pioneering Genetic Research On Colorectal Pre-malignancies08 Apr 2007
New 'Targeted' Treatments Improve Colon Cancer Survival Rates04 Apr 2007
Oncology Drug Development Update - EGFr-Targeted Drugs: Vectibix Setback, EGFr Testing04 Apr 2007

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Tai Chi May Protect From Shingles09 Apr 2007
Tai Chi Boosts Immunity To Shingles Virus In Older Adults, NIH-sponsored Study Reports09 Apr 2007
Certain Lots Of Salivart Oral Moisturizer Contaminated With Mould Or Yeast, Canada07 Apr 2007

Compliance News
Did Pack-size Laws Reduce Paracetamol Suicides Or Was Fall Just A Coincidence?05 Apr 2007

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Childhood Obesity And Liposuction Are Not A Good Mix, ASPS Cautions05 Apr 2007

Cystic Fibrosis News
Eurand Announces Positive Phase III Clinical Study Results05 Apr 2007

Dentistry News
PCTs Should Take More Flexible Approach To Monitoring New Dental Contracts, Advises The Department Of Health, UK08 Apr 2007
Failing New Dental Contract Needs To Be Overhauled, Says British Dental Association08 Apr 2007
Mouthguards Can Save The Day, Says Pennsylvania Dental Association05 Apr 2007
Sandia Handheld Instrument Assesses Dental Disease In Minutes03 Apr 2007

Depression News
Working Flat Out And Feeling Fed Up08 Apr 2007
Fewer Children And Teens Received Antidepressants Following FDA Warnings07 Apr 2007
Getting Dirty May Lift Your Mood05 Apr 2007

Dermatology News
Medical Breakthrough In Eczema Susceptibility, Dundee University09 Apr 2007
FDA Approves Low Level Laser For Hair Growth! Please Read Caution First!08 Apr 2007
Skin Tags Removal08 Apr 2007
Molluscum Symptoms And Transmission08 Apr 2007
Molluscum Treatment And Help08 Apr 2007
Shingles - Causes And Symptoms08 Apr 2007
Skin Tags, Causes And Appearance08 Apr 2007
Sunburnt Holiday-makers Boost Their Chances Of Fatal Skin Cancer08 Apr 2007
Cold Sore Prevention And Protection04 Apr 2007
Cold Sores - Natural Treatments04 Apr 2007
NanoBio® Corporation Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial For Treatment Of Onychomycosis03 Apr 2007
FDA Launches Web Page To Discourage Consumers From Purchasing Acne Drug Accutane Online03 Apr 2007

Diabetes News
Pancreatic Cells Show Variable Plasticity07 Apr 2007
Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Sugar For A Hypoglycemic Person?07 Apr 2007
Mutation In HNF4A Associated With An Increase In Birthweight And Macrosomia05 Apr 2007
Metabasis Therapeutics Initiates A Proof Of Concept Study For MB07803, Its Second Product Candidate For The Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes05 Apr 2007
Penn Study Points To New Direction For Pancreas Cell Regeneration - Implications For Diabetes, Other Pancreatic Disorders03 Apr 2007
Researchers Spot Key Molecular Player In Insulin Resistance And Type 2 Diabetes03 Apr 2007
FDA Approves Combination Drug Janumet For Type 2 Diabetes03 Apr 2007
Clinical Trial For Diabetic Macular Edema03 Apr 2007

Endocrinology News
Estrogen Protects Liver After Traumatic Injury05 Apr 2007

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Health Canada Warns Canadians Not To Use The Sexual Enhancer Vigorect Oral Gel Shooter Due To Potential Health Risks07 Apr 2007

Eye Health / Optometry News
Integrated Eye Health Project For Central Australia06 Apr 2007
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Initiates Enrollment In A Phase 2 Pilot Study Of MM-093 In Patients With Autoimmune Uveitis05 Apr 2007
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis - Novagali Pharma Announces Positive Vekacia(R) Clinical Results From Pivotal Phase III Trial04 Apr 2007

Fertility News
IVF Keeps Birth Rate Up08 Apr 2007
Row Over Study Puts Korea's Scientific Community Under Scrutiny Again06 Apr 2007
'All About Me', New Drama Exploring Donor Conception, The Search For Identity, And The Nature Of Family, Friday April 20th On BBC 1 At 2.05pm03 Apr 2007

Flu / SARS News
Study Suggests Some Drug Resistance To Influenza B Medications09 Apr 2007
NIH Establishes Center Of Excellence For Influenza Research At Mount Sinai09 Apr 2007
St. Jude Named A Center Of Excellence In Flu Research08 Apr 2007
Rapid Response Was Crucial To Containing The 1918 Flu Pandemic07 Apr 2007
NIAID Expands Capability For Influenza Research And Surveillance07 Apr 2007
UGA Collaborates With Emory To Establish Major Influenza Research Center06 Apr 2007
Flu Showing Signs Of Resistance To Antivirals04 Apr 2007

GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology News
FDA Announces That Companies Must Stop Marketing Suppository Products Containing Trimethobenzamide09 Apr 2007
Hemorrhoids Prevention And Causes08 Apr 2007
Hemorrhoids Relief & Treatment08 Apr 2007
Biofeedback Treats One Type Of Chronic Constipation08 Apr 2007
Callisto Intends To Move Guanilib Into Clinical Trials In Ulcerative Colitis07 Apr 2007
FDA Announces Discontinued Marketing Of GI Drug, Zelnorm, For Safety Reasons, USA06 Apr 2007
Cerimon Pharmaceuticals Initiates ARREST UC-1, A Global Phase 2b Study Of Basiliximab In Patients With Steroid-Refractory Ulcerative Colitis05 Apr 2007
EndoGastric Solutions Receives FDA Clearance For First Transoral Surgical Product: StomaphyX(TM) Gets Clearance First03 Apr 2007

Genetics News
Picky-eater Flies Losing Smell Genes06 Apr 2007
NYU Scientists Identify How Development Of Different Species Uses Same Genes With Distinct Features05 Apr 2007
EuroGentest Publishes First In Series Of European Genetic Patient Rights Reports - Major Differences Highlighted In Denmark And Czech Republic04 Apr 2007
Scientists Reveal Structure Of Gateways To Gene Control04 Apr 2007
Could USA Presidential DNA Trail Reveal Middle-Eastern Origins?04 Apr 2007
Elsevier Launches New Journal 'Marine Genomics'04 Apr 2007

Headache / Migraine News
Combination Treatment For Migraine More Effective Than Single Medications08 Apr 2007

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Texas House Passes Bill To Expand SCHIP Enrollment To More Than 100,000 Children09 Apr 2007
Congress Should Expand SCHIP, Sen. Baucus Writes09 Apr 2007
New York Legislature Agrees To Child Health Plus Expansion09 Apr 2007
New Rhode Island Rules Require Hospitals To Provide No-Cost Care To Low-Income Residents09 Apr 2007
Teens Get Needed Access To Care With State Health Insurance09 Apr 2007
Opinion Pieces Address Health Care Coverage, Cost07 Apr 2007
NEJM Perspective Analyzes Bush's Tax-Based Health Care Proposals06 Apr 2007
Rhode Island Health Insurance Commissioner Unveils Low-Premium Health Plans06 Apr 2007
Newspapers Examine Issues Related To Health Savings Accounts06 Apr 2007
Many Fired Corporate Executives Retain Health Benefits Under COBRA For Remainder Of Their Contracts, According To SEC Filings06 Apr 2007
Monthly Premiums For Low-Cost Health Plans In Massachusetts Fell By 8% In Second Round Of Bidding06 Apr 2007
California Counties Receive Federal Funding For Innovative Health Programs06 Apr 2007
Indianapolis Star Examines Benefits, Concerns Of Consumer-Driven Health Plans04 Apr 2007
Several CEOs Support Universal Health Coverage Plan04 Apr 2007
Pennsylvania, Other States Lead Efforts To Expand Health Insurance, Reduce Costs04 Apr 2007
Bush Administration, Congress Set To 'Clash' Over SCHIP Expansion, New York Times Reports04 Apr 2007
Rep. Stark Introduces Universal Health Insurance Bill04 Apr 2007
Minnesota House Democrats Release Health Care Expansion Proposal03 Apr 2007

Hearing / Deafness News
Study Shows Isolation Of Stem Cells May Lead To A Treatment For Hearing Loss09 Apr 2007
Addressing The Neglect Of Childhood Hearing Impairment In Developing Countries05 Apr 2007
Nutrients Might Prevent Hearing Loss, New Animal Study Suggests04 Apr 2007

HIV / AIDS News
Drug Used To Prevent HIV Transmission From Mother To Child Damages DNA09 Apr 2007
Protease Inhibitor Lowers Viral Loads Among HIV-Positive People With Drug Resistance, Study Finds09 Apr 2007
Washington, D.C., Mayor Fenty Pledges To Address HIV/AIDS09 Apr 2007
New York Health Department Plans To Promote Male Circumcision To Help Reduce Spread Of HIV09 Apr 2007
Jefferson Scientists Find Rabies-based Vaccine Could Be Effective Against HIV08 Apr 2007
Rush Researchers Participate In Worldwide AIDS Initiative Led By Imperial College London07 Apr 2007
New York City Considering Circumcision Drive To Reduce HIV Incidence06 Apr 2007
OraSure Preparing To Seek FDA Approval For Nonprescription Sales Of OraQuick Oral Rapid HIV Test06 Apr 2007
NBC News Program Profiles HIV/AIDS Clinic Director In Iran06 Apr 2007
NPR's 'All Things Considered' Features Follow-Up On AIDS Radio Diary Project06 Apr 2007
HIV-Positive People In Africa Increasingly Seek Support From Groups Founded By Others Living With HIV, Long Island Newsday Reports06 Apr 2007
Chinese Plan Aims To Improve Care For HIV-Positive Inmates06 Apr 2007
Shortage Of Health Workers In Developing Countries Undermines Essential Services, Including Treatments For HIV/AIDS, TB, WHO Director-General Says06 Apr 2007
International Community Should Focus On 'Critical' Health Conditions, Including HIV/AIDS Epidemic, Of Myanmar's Population, Opinion Piece Says05 Apr 2007
India To Provide 300,000 HIV-Positive Adults, 40,000 HIV-Positive Children With Access To No-Cost Antiretrovirals05 Apr 2007
Millions Of Children Living With HIV/AIDS In Developing Countries Need Immediate Access To Treatment, Group Says05 Apr 2007
All U.S. States To Begin Names-Based Reporting Of HIV Cases By End Of 200705 Apr 2007
Promising New Treatment For HIV - The Lancet05 Apr 2007
HIV Prevention - European Microbicides Project Announces Phase One Clinical Trials04 Apr 2007
More Ugandan Men Seeking Circumcisions After Studies Show Procedure Reduces Risk Of HIV Infection04 Apr 2007
Number Of HIV-Positive People In Asia Could Double In Five Years Without More Funding, Improved Government Response, Commission Says04 Apr 2007
Risk Of Vertical HIV Transmission In Developing Countries Greater For Infants Not Exclusively Breast-Fed, Study Says04 Apr 2007
PEPFAR Making Significant Contributions To HIV/AIDS Fight, Needs To Focus On Long-Term Sustainability, IOM Report Says04 Apr 2007
Strides Arcolab Receives Tentative FDA Approval For Efavirenz Under PEPFAR Review Process03 Apr 2007
Bahrain Launches Campaign To Involve Religious Leaders In Fight Against HIV/AIDS03 Apr 2007
California Senate Committee Approves Bill That Would Allow HIV-Positive Men To Have Sperm Washed, Used For Fertility Treatments03 Apr 2007
HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary McGeein Named Director Of Presidential Advisory Council On HIV/AIDS03 Apr 2007

Hypertension News
Dual Renin System Blocking Drug Combo Provides Additional Blood Pressure-lowering Effects03 Apr 2007

Immune System / Vaccines News
Regulatory T Cells Are Severely Reduced In Pemphigus Vulgaris09 Apr 2007
Researchers Discover Connection Between Allergic Diseases And Autoimmune Diseases06 Apr 2007
Insects Cultivate 'antibiotic-producing Bacteria' In Their Antennae05 Apr 2007
Harvard And U. Pittsburgh Researchers Explain Carbon Monoxide's Anti-inflammatory Effects05 Apr 2007
CSL Biotherapies Submits BLA To Introduce Flu Vaccine To U.S. Market04 Apr 2007
LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals Initiates U.S. Clinical Trial Of Norovirus Vaccine04 Apr 2007
Bacteria Found In The Soil Activated A Group Of Neurons That Produce The Brain Chemical Serotonin04 Apr 2007
Natural Mechanism For Immune Suppression Paves Way For Cancer Trials04 Apr 2007
Novavax Vaccine Provides Robust Immune Response, Pre-Clinical Data Show03 Apr 2007
AAAAI: Frequent Infections May Be A Sign Of Immunodeficiency03 Apr 2007
FDA Approves Rhophylac(R) For The Treatment Of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)03 Apr 2007
Researchers Identify Key Protein In Immune Response To Malaria And TB03 Apr 2007

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Counting Heads Or Measuring Space? A Close Look At Bacterial Communication Strategies09 Apr 2007
Shingles Treatment And Care08 Apr 2007
York Mathematician Probes Geometric Route To Combat Viruses08 Apr 2007
Controlling C Difficile In The Community Could Cut Infection Rates In Hospitals06 Apr 2007
Danish Researches Solve Virus Puzzle05 Apr 2007
Targanta Reports Improved Ability Of Oritavancin To Stop Bacteria Growth In Vitro Compared With Other Glycopeptide Antibiotics04 Apr 2007
Lesotho 'Struggling' To Control TB, HIV/AIDS Epidemics, IRIN News Reports04 Apr 2007
Biosite Reports On Presentation Of Preliminary Data From Sepsis Program04 Apr 2007

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Focus On Patient Safety For New £4.5 Million NHS Research Centre 09 Apr 2007
Carnegie Mellon Researcher Wins Prestigious Career Award For NSF09 Apr 2007
Health Affairs Web Exclusive Examines Physician Use Of E-Prescribing09 Apr 2007
EHRs Would Benefit Consumer-Directed Care, Sen. Porter Writes07 Apr 2007
Hospira Introduces Advanced Wireless Security Platform For Infusion Devices05 Apr 2007
Critics Question Wikipedia-Style Web Site Created By Cleveland Clinic Physicians03 Apr 2007

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
A Simple New Way To Predict Advanced Fibrosis In Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease09 Apr 2007
PEGINTRON(TM) Approved In China For Treating Chronic Hepatitis B08 Apr 2007
Rare Case Of Dental Patient-to-patient Hepatitis B Virus Transmission Recorded08 Apr 2007
Cost-effectiveness Of Ligation Vs. Beta-blockers In The Prevention Of Variceal Bleeding08 Apr 2007
FDA Approves Accelerated Dosing Schedule For Glaxosmithkline's Twinrix - New Vaccine Schedule Offers Protection Against Hepatitis A And Hepatitis B07 Apr 2007
Increasing Immunization Rates And New Vaccine Offer Hope For Ethiopian Children04 Apr 2007
Arbios Systems Reports Favorable Results From The SEPET(TM) Feasibility Clinical Trial04 Apr 2007
Nautilus Biotech Begins Phase I Clinical Trial In The USA For Subcutaneous Belerofon(R), Its Long-Lasting, Interferon-Alpha Drug03 Apr 2007
FDA Approves Accelerated Dosing Schedule For GlaxoSmithKline's Twinrix(R)03 Apr 2007

Lung Cancer News
High-dose Inhaled Corticosteroid Use For COPD Could Cut Risk Of Lung Cancer09 Apr 2007
Pharmacyclics' Xcytrin New Drug Application For Treatment Of Lung Cancer Brain Metastases To Be Filed Over Protest05 Apr 2007

Lupus News
Genelabs Technologies Receives Agreement From FDA On Special Protocol Assessment For Phase III Trial Of Prestara In Lupus03 Apr 2007

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Genta Appeals FDA Decision On Genasense(R) In CLL05 Apr 2007
Genzyme Files For Expanded Label For Campath(R) As First-Line Treatment For B-CLL Patients05 Apr 2007

Medical Devices News
Get A Whiff Of This: Smell Test Could Sniff Out Serious Health Problems08 Apr 2007
Laser Goes Tubing For Faster Body-fluid Tests07 Apr 2007
Flexible Electronics Could Find Applications As Sensors, Artificial Muscles07 Apr 2007
Immersion Medical Expands Endovascular Medical Simulation Capabilities04 Apr 2007
New Configurations Of Metal Crystals Grown That Show Promise As Components In Medical Devices03 Apr 2007
Magnetic System Could Be Key To Surgery Without Scars03 Apr 2007

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Florida Medical Clinic Owners Indicted For Defrauding Medicare Through HIV/AIDS Treatment, Medical Equipment Bills09 Apr 2007
GMC Investigates Causes Of Prescribing Errors, UK07 Apr 2007
Patient Safety Lapses At Hospitals Increase By 3%, According To Study05 Apr 2007
Congress Must Correct 'Misguided' Court Ruling On Union Pacific Railroad's Contraceptive Coverage Policy, Editorial Says03 Apr 2007
Assistant Secretary For Population Affairs Keroack Resigns Because Of Unspecified Action Against His Private Medical Practice03 Apr 2007

Medical Students News
AACR-Bardos Awards For Undergraduate Students Announced05 Apr 2007

Medicare / Medicaid / Tricare News
AHCA/NCAL Praises House Budget Blueprint That Protects Medicare & Medicaid Funding, USA09 Apr 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Medicaid Developments In Missouri, Virginia09 Apr 2007
AARP Launches Campaign To Allow Federal Negotiations For Medicare Prescription Drugs; CMS Releases Quality-Care Measures09 Apr 2007
Bush Administration Delays Approval Of California Medicaid Agreement Due To Residency Checks For Family Planning Program Recipients09 Apr 2007
Medicare Updates Requirements For Ventricular Assist Devices To Include Facilities Certified By The Joint Commission, USA08 Apr 2007
Medicare Announces Competitive Acquisition Program For Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, And Supplies - USA08 Apr 2007
CMS Clarifies Guidelines For National Provider Identifier (NPI) Deadline Implementation, USA08 Apr 2007
Medicare Announces Measure Specifications For The Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, USA08 Apr 2007
Lawmakers Should Not Reduce Funds For Medicare Advantage Program, BCBSA CEO Writes In Op-Ed06 Apr 2007
Few Private Insurance Plans Provide Brand-Name Prescription Drug Coverage During Medicare 'Doughnut Hole'06 Apr 2007
CMS Issues Final Rule On Bidding For Durable Medical Equipment05 Apr 2007
Rep. Dingell Introduces Bill That Would Expand Dental Coverage For Children Enrolled In Medicaid, SCHIP05 Apr 2007
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights News Coverage Of Connecticut, Texas Medicaid Programs03 Apr 2007
Rep. Dingell Says Tobacco Tax Increase Might Not Be Good Source Of Funding For SCHIP03 Apr 2007
House Approves $2.9T FY 2008 Budget That Would Require Lawmakers To Offset New Spending On Medicare, SCHIP03 Apr 2007

Mental Health News
Research Explains How Lead Exposure Produces Learning Deficits09 Apr 2007
Mechanism Of Nicotine's Learning Effects Explored08 Apr 2007
Australasian Mental Health Research Needs A Wider Perspective06 Apr 2007
Spending On Mental Health Medications Increases By 150%05 Apr 2007
Selective Amnesia -- How A Traumatic Memory Can Be Wiped Out05 Apr 2007
The Gap Between Results From Controlled Trials And Results In The Real World, From The 'Harvard Mental Health Letter'03 Apr 2007
Sen. Clinton Proposes Measure That Would Boost Brain Injury Care For Veterans03 Apr 2007

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
Combined Imaging Approach May Provide Better Identification Of Difficult-to-diagnose Brain Clots09 Apr 2007
New Technology Offers Hope Of Safe MRI Exams08 Apr 2007

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
3M Health Care Launches A New Weapon In The Fight Against MRSA - The First Rapid Culture-based Test With Results In Five Hours03 Apr 2007

Multiple Sclerosis News
Breakthrough MS Treatment Doesn't Reach US Patients09 Apr 2007
Breakthrough MS Treatment Doesn't Reach US Patients07 Apr 2007
MS Patients Need Better Socio-economic Support As Well As Medical Care05 Apr 2007
Large Study Shows That Presence Of Neutralizing Antibodies Did Not Predict Clinical Response To Betaseron Treatment03 Apr 2007

Muscular Dystrophy News
New Therapeutic Insight Into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy05 Apr 2007
Switching Genes To Overdrive Improves Muscular Dystrophy Symptoms In Mice05 Apr 2007

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Deflecting Damage: Flexible Electronics Aid Brain Injury Research09 Apr 2007
A 'traffic Light' For Neurons Means 'go' For Improving Brain Research08 Apr 2007
Stop Signs: Study Identifies 'braking' Mechanism In The Brain08 Apr 2007
Final Patient Enrolled In International Trial Of MicroVention's HydroCoil(R) Embolic System07 Apr 2007
We've Got Drinking Water On Our Minds07 Apr 2007
Neurophysiologist Explores The Mysteries Of The Human Brain In New Book05 Apr 2007
The Formation Of Social Memories04 Apr 2007
NIH Neuroscience Microarray Consortium Launches High-throughput Genotyping Services04 Apr 2007
Boston Scientific Announces Enrollment Of First Patient In MAPS(TM) Clinical Trial03 Apr 2007

Nursing News
NHS Investment Needs Sustaining To Tackle Ills Of NHS Says RCN, UK06 Apr 2007
RCN Warns Of Dark Mood Among Nurses Over Proposed Pay Cut, UK06 Apr 2007

Nutrition / Diet News
Energy Club, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert Due To Undeclared Sulfites In Their Healthy California Mix And Raisin Nut Mix09 Apr 2007
Report To World Health Organisation Says World's Food Is Still Far Too Salty09 Apr 2007
Red Meat Linked To Breast Cancer08 Apr 2007
No Prosecution At Bernard Matthews Cutting Plant, UK08 Apr 2007
European Food Safety Authority Survey Supports UK Salmonella Control Measures07 Apr 2007
Health Canada Reminds Canadians Of Egg Safety07 Apr 2007
ChemNutra Announces Nationwide Wheat Gluten Recall, USA06 Apr 2007
Misusing Vitamin To Foil Drug Test May Be Toxic; Plus, It Doesn't Work05 Apr 2007
Fat In Stomach Overrides Effects Of Vitamin C04 Apr 2007
How To Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels03 Apr 2007
Johns Hopkins Researchers Examine Why People Eat The Foods They Do03 Apr 2007

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Foundation Pledges 500 Million Dollars To Reverse Obesity In US Chidren05 Apr 2007
Community-university Program Lowers Cardiovascular Risk Factors05 Apr 2007
Reduced Calorie Intake Can Increase Health And Longevity04 Apr 2007
Obesity Toolkit Full Of Tips And Information, UK03 Apr 2007
A New Walking Study Encourages Overweight Americans To Step Up To Better Health03 Apr 2007

Pain / Anesthetics News
Researchers Call For National Database Of Epidural Complications08 Apr 2007
Innocoll Receives FDA Approval To Commence Phase 2 Clinical Development With Its CollaRx(R) BUPIVACAINE IMPLANT For Post-operative Pain05 Apr 2007
ABMP Commits To Help Raise Massage Therapy Status As Low-Back Pain Treatment04 Apr 2007
New Online Interactive Knowledge Centre On The Treatment Of Neuropathic Pain03 Apr 2007

Parkinson's Disease News
MIT Neuroengineers' Pulsing Light Silences Overactive Neurons - Work Could Lead To New Treatments For Epilepsy, Parkinson's08 Apr 2007
Health Canada Reviewing Link Between Parkinson's Drug Permax And Heart Valve Conditions07 Apr 2007
One Of The Largest-Ever Parkinson's Disease Studies Initiated Across The United States07 Apr 2007
Michael J. Fox Foundation Continues To Lead Search For Biomarkers Of Parkinson's Disease06 Apr 2007
Once Daily, Extended-Release Ropinirole Improves Parkinson's Symptoms In Patients Not Optimally Controlled With Levodopa03 Apr 2007

Pediatrics News
Child And Adolescent Psychiatrists Could Improve Their Screening For Dating Violence09 Apr 2007
Babies Who Don't Respond To Their Names May Be At Risk For Developmental Disorders, Including Autism08 Apr 2007
Vaccine Significantly Reduces Childhood Pneumonia Cases06 Apr 2007
UNICEF: Urgent Appeal For Funds For Hard Hit Solomon Islands06 Apr 2007
FDA Approves First Biologic To Treat Rare Clotting Disorder06 Apr 2007
What Are Your Kids Watching? Capturing Media Habits05 Apr 2007
Preschool Teacher Education Alone Unlikely To Improve Classroom Quality Or Learning03 Apr 2007
Reading Problems Are Emotionally Difficult For Disadvantaged Children03 Apr 2007
Center-based Care Yields More Behavior Problems; In Other Types Of Care, Problems Short-lived03 Apr 2007
School Achievement, Perceptions Of Ability And Interest Change As Children Age03 Apr 2007
Self-regulation Abilities, Beyond Intelligence, Play Major Role In Early Achievement03 Apr 2007

Pharma Industry News
No Need To Go Under The Knife - Pharma Has You Covered08 Apr 2007
Thioethers Synthesis Process08 Apr 2007
Washington Post Examines Debate On Prescription Drug User Fees05 Apr 2007
Pharmaceutical Industry Spends Record $155M Lobbying Federal Government From 2005 Through First Half Of 2006, Study Finds05 Apr 2007
PCMA: National, Uniform Electronic-Prescribing Standard Needed To Increase Physician Adoption04 Apr 2007
Democrats Propose Health Care 'Safeguards' In Trade Agreements04 Apr 2007
Setting Sights On The Drugs Of The Future04 Apr 2007
Unique Partnership Produces Life-critical 3D Structures04 Apr 2007
Opinion Pieces Address Prescription Drug Safety Issues03 Apr 2007

Pregnancy News
Apple Consumption During Pregnancy Reduces Risk For Childhood Wheezing And Asthma - Other Healthy Foods Not Linked With Same Protection09 Apr 2007
New Placenta Screening For High-risk Pregnancies09 Apr 2007
New Research Will Raise Awareness Of How To Protect Unborn Children From Malaria08 Apr 2007
Multivitamins Improve Birth Outcomes Among Children Born To HIV-negative Women07 Apr 2007
Weight Gain In Pregnancy Linked To Overweight In Kids07 Apr 2007
Reuters Examines Obstetric Fistula, Impact On Women05 Apr 2007
Boston IVF Egg Freezing Study Results In Pregnancy03 Apr 2007

Primary Care / General Practice News
Most People Who Have Used Retail Clinics Are Satisfied With Care, Poll Finds03 Apr 2007

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Fungal Compound To Combat Prostate Cancer?09 Apr 2007
PSA Is Poor Predictor Of Lethal Prostate Cancer09 Apr 2007
Cleveland BioLabs Phase II Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Trial Advances To Next Phase07 Apr 2007
Study Identifies Multiple Genetic Risk Factors For Prostate Cancer06 Apr 2007
EDAP To Resume US Clinical Study Of Ablatherm-HIFU04 Apr 2007
Cell Genesys Provides Final Median Survival Data From Second Phase 2 Trial Of GVAX Immunotherapy For Prostate Cancer04 Apr 2007
2 Rutgers College Of Nursing Professors Study Patients With Prostate Cancer04 Apr 2007

Psychology / Psychiatry News
Study Demonstrates Remarkable Power Of Social Norms09 Apr 2007
Antisocial Behaviour In Boys Leads To Poor Health In Men09 Apr 2007
Psychologists Publish 3 New Studies On Violent Video Game Effects On Youths08 Apr 2007
Should Single Parents Stay That Way?04 Apr 2007
Emotional Responses That Helped Our Ancestors May Promote Xenophobia, Sexual Prejudices And A Range Of Other Irrational Reactions04 Apr 2007
Toddlers Engage In 'emotional Eavesdropping' To Guide Their Behavior03 Apr 2007

Public Health News
U.S. Health Care System Should Focus On Preventive Health, According To Report09 Apr 2007
Trust Us, We're Doctors - Image Of Professions Survey, Australia08 Apr 2007
New EPA Asbestos Brochure Targets Auto Mechanics, USA08 Apr 2007
Healthcare Watchdog Praises Pathology Departments For Faster Turnaround Of Tests But Urges Consistent Attention To Value For Money, UK08 Apr 2007
Disabled Hit Huge Roadblocks In Routine Health Care08 Apr 2007
Canada's New Government Announces Patient Wait Times Guarantees07 Apr 2007
NHS Improving On Stress And Safety Finds Healthcare Watchdog In Annual NHS Staff Survey - But Results Highlight Levels Of Violence And Abuse, UK07 Apr 2007
New Members Appointed To Human Research Protections National Advisory Committee, USA07 Apr 2007
Statement By Mike Leavitt On The Resignation Of Wade F. Horn, Assistant Secretary For Children And Families, USA07 Apr 2007
NICS Announces 6 New Leaders In Australian Health Care07 Apr 2007
Hospital Errors Rise 3 Percent -- HealthGrades Patient-safety Study07 Apr 2007
NHS Leaders Call For Less Blame And More Honest Communication Between Health And Social Care, UK06 Apr 2007
Royal College Of Physicians Of London's President's Update On MTAS06 Apr 2007
Royal College For The Pharmacy Profession - Society Pledges To Work With Others, UK06 Apr 2007
2006 Medicare Electorate Data, Australia06 Apr 2007
CQ's Carey Examines FY 2008 Budget, Health IT, Veterans' Health, Cancer S