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Mon, August 13, 2007 06:09:36 PMFrom:
Medical News Today
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Weekly Medical News Newsletter - 13 August 2007
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| Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News | |
| Alcohol, Tobacco And Genetics | 11 Aug 2007 |
| Not All 'Drug-Related Deaths' Are 'Drug-Related', UK | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Adult Binge Drinkers Prefer Beer | 08 Aug 2007 |
| 19th Annual National Study Finds Significant Decrease In Parent/Teen Discussions About Drugs And Alcohol | 08 Aug 2007 |
| New Data Shows Veteran Drug Could Treat Cocaine Dependence | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Cut Drink Drive Limit, Urges BMA Cymru Wales. UK | 07 Aug 2007 |
| Allergy News | |
| Living With Dangerous Food Allergies | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Anxiety / Stress News | |
| Stress And Periodontal Diseases Linked | 11 Aug 2007 |
| Autism News | |
| Search For Causes And Early Markers For Autism Begins In Pregnancy | 09 Aug 2007 |
| The Stigma Of Autism And A Fluid Intelligence Study | 07 Aug 2007 |
| Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News | |
| New Drugs To Fight Bioterrorism to be developed by UIC Researchers | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Bird Flu / Avian Flu News | |
| Targeting Predicted H5N1 Mutants Before They Evolve Naturally | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Impact Of Non-pharmaceutical Interventions During A Severe Influenza Outbreak | 07 Aug 2007 |
| Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News | |
| China And India Join WHO Clinical Trial Registry Platform | 07 Aug 2007 |
| Colorectal Cancer News | |
| Increased Risk For Colorectal Polyps From Diets High In Choline | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Increased Risk Of Blood Clots In Arteries When Cancers Treated With Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News | |
| FDA Warns Consumers To Avoid Red Yeast Rice Products Promoted On Internet As Treatments For High Cholesterol | 12 Aug 2007 |
| Conferences News | |
| Biotechnology Conference For Health And Wellness In Boston, 19-23 August 2007 | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Sex And Gender: Why Do Men And Women Respond Differently To The Same Disease? | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News | |
| Weak Cosmetic Regulation Makes Guinea Pigs Out Of Brits, UK | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Breast Implants Linked With Triple Risk Of Suicide | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Breakthrough Research Into Facial Aging | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Determining Whether Dietary Supplements Are Right For You | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Depression News | |
| Study Of Brain Blood Flow May Lead To Improved Depression Treatment | 12 Aug 2007 |
| Spanish Study Links Depression And Genetic, Environmental Factors | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Endocrinology News | |
| The Skeleton Is Part Of The Endocrine System, New Study | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Hyperthyroidism And Goiter | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Unidine Eliminates All Trans-Fat Oils And Products Containing Bovine Growth Hormones | 11 Aug 2007 |
| Investigating The Role Of Thyroid Hormones In Sleep Regulation | 11 Aug 2007 |
| Testosterone Replacement Therapy: How Safe For Aging Men? | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News | |
| 'Use It Or Lose It': A New Theory About Preserving Erectile Function After Prostate Surgery | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Eye Health / Blindness News | |
| Recovery In Adult Eyes Damaged In Early Development | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Cause Of Major Subtype Of Glaucoma Discovered | 13 Aug 2007 |
| The Omega-3 Fatty Acids DHA And EPA May Prevent Eye Disease | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Glaucoma Could Be Treated With Alzheimer's Drugs, New Study | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Computer Vision Syndrome Threatens Returning Students | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Health Tip: Know The Facts About Cataracts | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Research Team Enlightens The Reasons For Severe Blindness: Newly Discovered Genetic Deficiency Cuts The Supply For Optical Cell | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Fertility News | |
| Discovery Of New Protein Overthrows Accepted Ideas About Cellular Cleanup Processes, Could Provide New Understanding Of Male Fertility | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Flu / Cold / SARS News | |
| Quarantine During Influenza Pandemics Supported By Michigan-CDC Study | 11 Aug 2007 |
| Community Measures Prevent Deaths During Pandemic, New Study Finds | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Dynavax Awarded $3+ Million Universal Flu Vaccine Grant From NIAID | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Hearing / Deafness News | |
| Age Related Hearing Loss: A Common Occurrence | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News | |
| All International Adoptees Should Be Screened For TB, Researchers Recommend | 13 Aug 2007 |
| TaiGen Biotechnology Successfully Completes Patient Recruitment For Phase II Trial Of Nemonoxacin For Treatment Of Adult Community Acquired Pneumonia | 11 Aug 2007 |
| How Key Protein Stops Inflammation | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Take Precautions To Prevent Mosquito-borne Diseases; The Season Is Here | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News | |
| Important Facts About Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Liver Disease / Hepatitis News | |
| Turning A Mouse Into A Factory For Human Liver Cells | 13 Aug 2007 |
| New Blood Test Detects Liver Cancer In Early Stages | 11 Aug 2007 |
| Lung Cancer News | |
| 10,000 Americans Striding To Raise Funds For Lung Cancer Research | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Another Tumor Suppressor Discovered That Leads To Accelerated Lung Tumor Growth When Mutated | 08 Aug 2007 |
| Lupus News | |
| Stress Management Helps in Fight Against Lupus And Other Chronic Diseases | 07 Aug 2007 |
| Lymphoma / Leukemia News | |
| Xenomics Announces Implementation Of Its First Diagnostic Test For Acute Myeloid Leukemia Into Clinical Practice | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Medical Students News | |
| Restrictions On Medical Residents' Hours Show Improvements; Doubts Remain | 09 Aug 2007 |
| Students And Scientists Convene To Celebrate 17 Years Of Significant Research | 07 Aug 2007 |
| Mental Health News | |
| DeMint Places Hold On Mental Health Parity Bill In Senate | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Mental Health Network Welcomes New Talking Therapy Pilot Schemes | 10 Aug 2007 |
| Mental Health Alliance Gives Final Verdict On 2007 Mental Health Act, UK | 08 Aug 2007 |
| MRI / PET / Ultrasound News | |
| MRI Finds Breast Cancer Before It Becomes Dangerous | 11 Aug 2007 |
| BSGI Posts Higher Sensitivity Than Mammography Or MRI For The Detection Of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ | 11 Aug 2007 |
| Focused Ultrasound Effective In Treating Uterine Fibroid Symptoms, Study Says | 10 Aug 2007 |
| MRSA / Drug Resistance News | |
| Federal Funding Awarded To Test Antimicrobial Properties Of Copper Metals | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Study To Identifiy Antibiotic Treatment For MRSA Boosted By $9M Contract | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Multiple Sclerosis News | |
| Betaseron "BENEFIT" Follow-Up Study Results Published - Results Show 40% Reduction In Disease Progression | 07 Aug 2007 |
| Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News | |
| Last Chance To Take Part In The 2007 Great South Run!, UK | 12 Aug 2007 |
| Pain / Anesthetics News | |
| Pain Project Aims To Ease Suffering And Save Healthcare Dollars In Australia | 13 Aug 2007 |
| Parkinson's Disease News | |
| FDA Approves New Dosage Strength Of Stalevo(R) For People With Parkinsons | 08 Aug 2007 |