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Abortion News
Operation Rescue Leaders File Two Complaints Against Kansas Attorney General Morrison07 Jan 2008
Baltimore Sun Examines Missouri Ballot Proposal That Critics Say Could Lead To Ban On Abortion07 Jan 2008
Majority Of Neb. Senators Would Support Law To Ban Abortions If Roe Is Overturned, Poll Finds04 Jan 2008
Proposed Mont. Amendment That Would Define Person As Beginning At Fertilization Cleared For Signature Gathering04 Jan 2008

Acid Reflux/GERD News
Hospitalizations For GERD Up By 103 Percent07 Jan 2008
Using Newly Approved Device, Doctors Do "incision-less" GERD Surgery04 Jan 2008
Hospitalizations Due To GERD Rose 103% Between 1998 And 2005, USA04 Jan 2008

ADHD News
Additional Dosage Strengths Of Vyvanse Approved By FDA04 Jan 2008

Aid / Disasters News
UNICEF Ready With Critical Supplies For Children Affected By Unrest In Kenya07 Jan 2008
WFP Launches Operation To Help Feed Over One Million Displaced Iraqis In Iraq And Syria07 Jan 2008

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Assembling The Jigsaw Puzzle Of Drug Addiction06 Jan 2008
Study Finds Children Are Introduced To Sipping And Tasting Alcohol In The Home06 Jan 2008
Long-Term Drinking Reduced By Gene Therapy In Rodent Model06 Jan 2008
Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures Influenced By The Dopamine Transporter Gene06 Jan 2008
Surprising Findings About Drinking Behavior At College Parties05 Jan 2008
Study Of Barriers To Effective Addiction Treatment By UGA Researchers Funded By $9 Million In Grants05 Jan 2008
Alcoholics With Depression Less Likely To Stay Sober05 Jan 2008
Daily Alcohol Use Causes Changes In Sexual Behavior, New Study Reveals03 Jan 2008
US Scientists Working On Cocaine Vaccine02 Jan 2008
The Disastrous Outcome Of The UK Drug And Treatment Strategy02 Jan 2008

Allergy News
Tracking Down Allergenic Substances06 Jan 2008
Cause Of Harmful Allergies Identified03 Jan 2008
Protein A Possible Key To Allergy And Asthma Control03 Jan 2008

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Electronic Tagging - Enabling Or Disabling People With Dementia? UK07 Jan 2008
Rush Researchers Study Genes Associated With Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease07 Jan 2008

Anxiety / Stress News
Study Of Religious Activity Finds Benefit In Mental Health Of Women02 Jan 2008

Arthritis News
Arthritis Patients See Improvement In Symptoms Following Exercise Program07 Jan 2008
Breakthrough Offers Potential Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis03 Jan 2008
Large And Growing Public Health Problem Identified: The Prevalence And Impact Of Arthritis And Other Rheumatic Conditions03 Jan 2008
Independent Risk For Knee Osteoarthritis Linked To Index-To-Ring-Finger Length Ratio03 Jan 2008
Arthritis Burden Soaring, Experts Say03 Jan 2008

Autism News
University Of Washington Launches First Autism Prevention Study05 Jan 2008
Atomic Structure Of Proteins Altered In Autism01 Jan 2008

Biology / Biochemistry News
New Route For Heredity Bypasses DNA07 Jan 2008
Experimental Biology And Medicine Announces Expansion Into Asia, Opens New Office07 Jan 2008
Key Trigger Uncovered For Potent Cancer-Fighting Marine Product07 Jan 2008
Missing Evolutionary Link Found Using Tiny Fungus Crystal05 Jan 2008
Magnetic Field Shown To Reduce Swelling04 Jan 2008
Role Of Hydrogen Peroxide In Cell Health Explored03 Jan 2008
How Actin Networks Are Actin'03 Jan 2008
Failure Of Protein Recycling System May Be Linked To Certain Diseases, Birth Defects02 Jan 2008
Pest Control Clue From 'Jekyll And Hyde' Bacteria01 Jan 2008
2-D Invisibility Cloak Technology Also Used In Superlens Microscopy Technology01 Jan 2008

Bipolar News
Astrazeneca Submits Supplemental New Drug Applications For Seroquel XR For The Treatment Of Bipolar Mania And Bipolar Depression07 Jan 2008
Some Women With Bipolar Depression Benefit From Bright Light05 Jan 2008

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Shape Of Sugar Molecule Could Be All That Is Stopping Bird Flu Pandemic07 Jan 2008
MIT Finds Key To Avian Flu In Humans07 Jan 2008
Study Of Sugars On Cell Surface Identifies Key Factor In Flu Infection07 Jan 2008
Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Is Kansas' First Line Of Defense Against Bird Flu05 Jan 2008
The Flu Vaccine In Powder Form The Answer To A Pandemic?02 Jan 2008

Blood / Hematology News
FDA Reviewing Anemia Drugs Again04 Jan 2008
Kosan Opens TIME 1 Pivotal Phase 3 Trial In Multiple Myeloma04 Jan 2008

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Bisphosphonates Linked To Incapacitating Bone, Joint, and Muscle Pain - FDA Alerts07 Jan 2008
Osteoarthritis Risk Linked To Finger Length Ratio06 Jan 2008
Osteoporosis: Eight Tips For 200804 Jan 2008
FDA Approves Hi Flex Mobile Bearing Knee For Active Adults03 Jan 2008

Breast Cancer News
Inaccurate Lab Tests Might Lead To Inappropriate Treatment Of Breast Cancer07 Jan 2008
Targeted Digital Mammography May Be Cost-Effective Method Of Screening For Breast Cancer, But Digital Mammography For All Women Is Not01 Jan 2008
Breast Cancer Cells Have To Learn To Walk Before They Can Run01 Jan 2008

Cancer / Oncology News
ASCO-NCI Event On Cancer In The Developing World Now Available Online07 Jan 2008
Despite Efforts, Significant Racial Disparities In Cancer Therapy Still Exist07 Jan 2008
Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces Filing Of Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial With REOLYSIN07 Jan 2008
Cancer Charity Chief Executive Appointed To Lead European Healthcare Coalition07 Jan 2008
Research Published By SAGE In The Current Issue Of Chronic Illness07 Jan 2008
FDA To Review New Data On Risks Associated With Anemia Drugs07 Jan 2008
FDA To Review Data That Find Anemia Drugs Increase Death Risk, Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients07 Jan 2008
Down Syndrome Can Suppress Tumor Growth06 Jan 2008
Worth A Thousand Words: Researchers Paint Picture Of Cancer Promoting Culprit05 Jan 2008
Helping Kids Cope With A Sibling's Diagnosis04 Jan 2008
Research Results Of Novel Anticancer Strategy04 Jan 2008
EntreMed Announces FDA Acceptance Of IND Application For Aurora Kinase/Angiogenesis Inhibitor, ENMD-207604 Jan 2008
Sibling Support Program Cares For Brothers And Sisters Of Cancer Patients04 Jan 2008
News From The Early Online Journal Of Clinical Investigation03 Jan 2008
Targeting Cancer With New Strategies03 Jan 2008
Cancer Research Threatened By Over Regulation And Over Management03 Jan 2008
Studying Body Abnormalities In Patients With Childhood Cancer02 Jan 2008
Longer Survival Of Ashkenazi Ovarian Cancer Patients With BRCA Mutations02 Jan 2008
Turning Anthrax Toxin Into A Cancer Killer02 Jan 2008
Over Half Of All Cancers Can Be Prevented By Daily Lifestyle Choices02 Jan 2008
Second-Time Designation From National Cancer Institute Received By MCG02 Jan 2008

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Not Only Lipids And Inflammation: Insight Into A New Cause Of Heart Attack And Other Vascular Disease07 Jan 2008
Education Programs Lead To Better Health For Heart Patients07 Jan 2008
Heart Attack In Casino Safer Than One In Hospital06 Jan 2008
CryoCor Reports Publication In Circulation For Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation05 Jan 2008
Daiichi Sankyo, Lilly Submit New Drug Application For Investigational Antiplatelet Drug, Prasugrel, With U.S. Food And Drug Administration05 Jan 2008
Do It Yourself Cardiac Bypass Surgery05 Jan 2008
Hospitals Do Not Deliver Defibrillation Shock Within Recommended Two Minutes In 30% Of Cardiac Arrests, Study Finds04 Jan 2008
Delayed Defibrillation Linked To Lower Heart Attack Survival In Hospital03 Jan 2008

Caregivers / Homecare News
Nationwide Consultation Suggests That Individuals Will Help Pay For A Fairer, Clearer Long-term Care System, UK07 Jan 2008

CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News
New vCJD Case Raises Fear Of Mad Cow Disease Resurge In The UK03 Jan 2008

Colorectal Cancer News
Colon Cancer Risk In U.S. Traced To Common Ancester06 Jan 2008
Colon Cancer Gene Traced To Possible Pilgrim Ancestor02 Jan 2008
Health Researchers Assess Impact Of Unsafe Neighborhoods02 Jan 2008

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Vitamin D2 Is As Effective As Vitamin D3 In Maintaining Concentrations Of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D03 Jan 2008

Conferences News
St. Jude Medical To Present At JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, San Francisco07 Jan 2008

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
ASPS Studies Re-Evaluate Psychological Benefits And Health Concerns Of Silicone Breast Implants07 Jan 2008
ASPS Studies Re Evaluate Psychological Benefits And Health Concerns Of Silicone Breast Implants05 Jan 2008

Dentistry News
Making Cavity-Causing Bacteria Self-Destruct05 Jan 2008
Risk Of Jaw Degradation May Be Reduced By Oral Osteoporosis Meds03 Jan 2008
Kentucky's Low-Income Residents Lack Dental Insurance, Dental Care, NYT Reports03 Jan 2008
Nobel Direct Dental Implants In Question02 Jan 2008
In Battle Against Tooth Decay Simple Push Fillings Preferred Over Crowns01 Jan 2008
U.S. Department Of Commerce Selects 2008 ADA Annual Dental Meeting For International Buyer Program01 Jan 2008
Two Evidence-Based Dentistry Conferences Announced For 2008, USA01 Jan 2008

Depression News
Yale Researchers Receive Donaghue Awards For Work On Global Healthcare, Depression07 Jan 2008
Depression In Females Linked To Sense Of Smell05 Jan 2008

Dermatology News
Abbott's HUMIRA (Adalimumab) Receives License For The Treatment Of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis In The UK07 Jan 2008
Growing Artificial Skin From Hair Roots06 Jan 2008
AmpliMed Corporation Announces Promising 1-year Survival Data From Phase I/II Study Of Amplimexon(R) In Metastatic Malignant Melanoma04 Jan 2008

Diabetes News
Scientists Explain How Alcohol Causes Hypoglycemia (Too Low Blood Sugar)07 Jan 2008
New Drug Application For Alogliptin (syr-322) In The US Submitted By Takeda07 Jan 2008
Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes May Be Increased By Lack Of Deep Sleep02 Jan 2008

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Quality Of Life In Adult And Pediatric Patients Significantly Improved By Tonsillectomy02 Jan 2008
'Swish And Spit' Test Accurate For Cancer02 Jan 2008

Endocrinology News
Thyroid Treatment No "Quick Fix" For Weight Loss In Children05 Jan 2008
Added Testosterone Does Not Help Older Men02 Jan 2008

Epilepsy News
The Protein ADK Links Epilepsy And Brain Pathology03 Jan 2008

Eye Health / Blindness News
UF Scientists Test The Safety Of Experimental Drug For Vision Loss07 Jan 2008
Online Purchasers Of Contact Lenses Face Greater Eye Health Risks Due To Not Following FDA Safety Recommendations07 Jan 2008
Consumers Don't Follow FDA Recommendations For Contact Lense Use According To New Research07 Jan 2008
Knowing Your Risks Can Stop The Sneak Thief Of Sight05 Jan 2008
Early Detection Critical To Treating Glaucoma, Preventing Blindness05 Jan 2008
NicOx Announces Pfizer Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Development For PF-03187207 In Japan04 Jan 2008
Multiple Species Of Bacteria May Cause Trachoma: Implications For Treatment03 Jan 2008

Fertility News
Society For Assisted Reproductive Technology To Create Egg, Sperm Donor Birth Outcome04 Jan 2008
Solutions Sought To Reproductive Problems Related To Chromosomal Variations02 Jan 2008

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Test That Detects 12 Respiratory Viruses Simultaneously Approved By FDA05 Jan 2008

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Fifth Annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Press Program Announced07 Jan 2008
Acid Reflux Study Looks At Lifespan Of Sufferers04 Jan 2008
£100m Spent Annually On Pointless Indigestion Drugs By NHS04 Jan 2008
Norovirus Stomach Bug Sweeping UK03 Jan 2008
Intestinal Inflammation Decreased By Il-22 Gene03 Jan 2008
Top Czech Science Honor Won By UAB Microbiologist02 Jan 2008

Genetics News
Gene Dose Affects Tumor Growth05 Jan 2008
Remarkable Editing System For Protein Production Discovered By Scripps Research Scientists04 Jan 2008
Methods For Visualizing Protein Dynamics Featured In Cold Spring Harbor Protocols03 Jan 2008

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Health Insurance Mandate For Comprehensive Coverage Not 'Good Idea,' Opinion Piece States07 Jan 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Employers' Efforts To Reduce Health Care Cost07 Jan 2008
Appeals Panel Questions Federal Judge's Decision That Healthy San Francisco Violates ERISA07 Jan 2008
AARP Seeks U.S. Supreme Court Ruling That EEOC Lacks Authority To Allow Employers To Reduce Health Care Benefits For Medicare-Eligible Retirees07 Jan 2008
Opinion Pieces Discuss Health Care Proposals From Presidential Candidates04 Jan 2008
Recent Studies Indicate Lack Of Health Insurance 'Seriously Harmful' To Health, Editorial States04 Jan 2008
Massachusetts Department Of Revenue Releases Draft Regulations That Would Increase Penalties For Uninsured Residents04 Jan 2008
Tools To Help Consumers Compare Health Care Services' Cost, Quality Have Little Impact On Market, Oregonian Reports04 Jan 2008
Few San Francisco Residents Enroll In Health Care Program After City Increases Income Eligibility Limits04 Jan 2008
Number Of Uninsured Louisiana Residents Declines03 Jan 2008
Schwarzenegger, Nunez Submit Ballot Initiative For Health Care Reform Proposal03 Jan 2008
UAW Looks To Influence Health Care Debate; VEBA Might Be Model For Other Companies03 Jan 2008
Health Insurers Must Review Applications For Accuracy Before Issuing Policies, California Appeals Court Rules03 Jan 2008
Small Businesses Could Have Major Influence On Next President's Health Care Plan03 Jan 2008
Presidential Candidates Debate Health Care Proposals In Preparation For Iowa Caucuses03 Jan 2008
EEOC Says Employers Can Eliminate, Reduce Health Benefits For Retirees Older Than 6503 Jan 2008
One-day Forum To Explore Development Of Value-based Programs To Enhance Employee Health, Productivity And Outcomes02 Jan 2008

Hearing / Deafness News
Phantom Noises Misinterpreted As Tinnitus During Periods Of Silence02 Jan 2008

HIV / AIDS News
Inaugural Mathilde Krim Fellowship Awards For AIDS Research Announced By AmfAR07 Jan 2008
U.S. Needs 'Strong' Presidential Leadership To Continue Fight Against HIV/AIDS Pandemic, Opinion Piece Says07 Jan 2008
Actress Gloria Reuben Returns To NBC's 'ER,' Portrays HIV-Positive Woman07 Jan 2008
Vermont Department Of Health Announces Increase In Syphilis Cases, Could Contribute To Spread Of HIV07 Jan 2008
AP/Carroll County Times Examines New Book Encouraging Christians To Join Fight Against HIV/AIDS Pandemic07 Jan 2008
Some Government Doctors, Nurses In Zimbabwe Return To Work On Humanitarian Grounds, Still Demand Higher Wages07 Jan 2008
Secretary Of State Rice, Libyan Foreign Minister Meet To Discuss Bilateral Ties; Groups Call On Rice To Address Human Rights Issues07 Jan 2008
Indian Railways Considers Offering Fare Concessions To HIV-Positive People To Facilitate Travel To NACO Treatment Centers04 Jan 2008
Saudi Arabian Human Rights Society Calls On HIV-Positive People To Report Discrimination04 Jan 2008
Kenya's National AIDS Control Council Says That Recent Violence, Sexual Assaults Will Reverse Gains Made Against HIV/AIDS04 Jan 2008
Librarians In Los Angeles, San Francisco Catalogue HIV/AIDS Materials04 Jan 2008
Washington, D.C., To Invest $650,000 In Needle-Exchange Programs04 Jan 2008
HIV/AIDS In Developing Countries Requires 'Continued Attention,' But Other Public Health Needs Should Not Be 'Ignored,' Opinion Piece Says03 Jan 2008
Health Workers Sentenced To Prison In Kazakhstan For Criminal Negligence After HIV Outbreak Among Women, Children03 Jan 2008
Two Miami-Area Universities Receive NIH Grants To Study HIV/AIDS, Other Health Issues Among Hispanics03 Jan 2008
AIDS-Related Deaths In Zimbabwe Increasing As Health System Collapses, Los Angeles Times Reports03 Jan 2008
HIV/AIDS Epidemic Affecting Swaziland's Population, Experts Say03 Jan 2008
New HIV Cases Increasing Among Young MSM In New York City Despite Drop In Overall New Cases, New York Times Reports03 Jan 2008
Needle-Exchange Pilot Programs Launch In New Jersey03 Jan 2008
New Jersey Requires HIV Tests For Pregnant Women, Some Infants03 Jan 2008
Bush Signs $555B Spending Bill, Lifts Ban On Funding Of Needle-Exchange Programs In Washington, D.C.03 Jan 2008
HIV Isolate From Kenya Provides Clues For Vaccine Design03 Jan 2008
Ardea Biosciences' Lead NNRTI For HIV, RDEA806, To Enter Phase 2a Proof-of- Concept Clinical Trial02 Jan 2008

Immune System / Vaccines News
Protein's New Role Discovered In Autoimmune Disease04 Jan 2008

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Health Warning For Returnee Hajj Pilgrims, UK07 Jan 2008
Attacking Disease-Causing Bacteria Using Winemaking Waste03 Jan 2008

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
The Impact Of Hepatitis B On Quality Of Life07 Jan 2008
Treatment With NAC Is Associated With Better Outcomes For Children With Liver Failure04 Jan 2008
Clinical Trial Of HCV Treatment Proves Cost-Effective03 Jan 2008
Patients With Cirrhosis And Gene Variation May Have Elevated Risk Of Liver Tumor02 Jan 2008

Lung Cancer News
Lung Cancer Cells' Survival Gene Seen As Drug Target02 Jan 2008
Lung Cancer Researchers Honored With The "NEW" Hope Now Awards01 Jan 2008

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Genmab Announces HuMax CD32b Pre Clinical Program05 Jan 2008
The Effects Of High-Dose Vitamin C On Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients03 Jan 2008
Cyclacel Initiates Phase 2 Sapacitabine Trial In Elderly Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients02 Jan 2008
Cephalon Submits New Drug Application For TREANDA For The Treatment Of Patients With Relapsed Indolent Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma02 Jan 2008

Medical Devices News
Medical Safety Technologies Introduces Revolutionary Safety Syringe07 Jan 2008
Research, Technology May Be Impacted By Strange-Behaving Crystals06 Jan 2008
Biomedical Applications For Shape-Memory Polymers04 Jan 2008
First Model To Compare Performance Of 'Biosensors'03 Jan 2008
MRI Techniques Could Potentially Replace Liver Biopsy03 Jan 2008

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
U.S. Judge Repeals Maine Law Prohibiting Access To Prescribing Information03 Jan 2008
Judge Rules San Francisco Health Care Program Violates ERISA; City Appeals Decision03 Jan 2008

Medical Students / Training News
AMSA Calls On Government To Act On Full Fee Degrees, Australia07 Jan 2008
University Of Florida's Health Science Center Works To Improve Number Of Minority Students, Faculty Members04 Jan 2008
Madigan's Simulation Center Is First In DoD To Earn Accreditation, USA04 Jan 2008
Efforts To Increase Medical School Enrollment Could Place Financial Burden On U.S. Health Care System, Experts Say03 Jan 2008

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Are Healthy People Happier With Their Health Care?07 Jan 2008
New Jersey More Than Triples Medicaid Reimbursement Rate For Physicians Who Treat Children07 Jan 2008
Bush Administration Imposing Restrictions On States' Abilities To Expand Medicaid Eligibility07 Jan 2008
Editorial Urges Federal, State Agencies To Curb Medicare Advantage Plan Abuses, Eliminate 'Unjustified Subsidies03 Jan 2008
Study Looks At Effect Of Medicare On Previously Uninsured Adults; Perspectives Examine Physician-Efficiency Comparisons, Physician-Performance Program03 Jan 2008
President Bush Signs SCHIP Extension, Provides Funds Through March 200903 Jan 2008

Men's health News
Testosterone May Improve Mental Function, From The Harvard Men's Health Watch03 Jan 2008

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
Escalon(R) Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance For Sonomed MASTER-VU(TM) B-Scan System04 Jan 2008

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
NHS Could Save Millions If People With MRSA Were Treated At Home, Report07 Jan 2008
Deaths Of Two Mothers Who Gave Birth In Same Place May Be Linked05 Jan 2008
Banning Doctors' Wristwatches Could Be Potentially Dangerous In A Clinical Setting04 Jan 2008
BD Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance Of Two-Hour Test To Identify Superbug In Patients With Positive Blood Cultures03 Jan 2008
Two Hour MRSA And Staph Blood Test Gets FDA 510 (k) Clearance02 Jan 2008

Multiple Sclerosis News
Your Chance To Influence MS Society Publications, UK07 Jan 2008
Queen Recognises Hard Work With MBEs, UK07 Jan 2008

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Cost Benefit Analysis In Spinal Surgery: Is It Feasable?07 Jan 2008
Spinal Cord Is Not Hard Wired and Reorganizes After Injury07 Jan 2008
Nervous System Can Reorganize Itself And Use New Pathways To Restore Walking After Spinal Cord Injury07 Jan 2008
Improved Understanding Of Neural Mechanisms For Long-Term Learning05 Jan 2008
ESP Study Employs Neuroimaging04 Jan 2008
Enhance Healing Through Guided Imagery04 Jan 2008
Brain Surgery Refined With New Mapping Technique03 Jan 2008
Where Thoughts Of Familiar Objects Occur Inside The Human Brain Identified03 Jan 2008
News From The Journal Of Neuroscience02 Jan 2008
Research Suggests New Treatment Suitable For All Brain Tumor Patients02 Jan 2008

Nursing / Midwifery News
California's Historic RN-To-Patient Hospital Staffing Ratios Upgraded Again With New Year07 Jan 2008
NMC And Healthcare Commission To Strengthen Public Safety, UK07 Jan 2008
NMC Welcomes Scottish Nurse To Council07 Jan 2008

Nutrition / Diet News
Canada Revises Regulations For The Compositional Standards For Cheese07 Jan 2008
Food For Thought: Delivering The Promise Of Food Processing06 Jan 2008
Ways To Reduce Gassiness04 Jan 2008
The Health Risk Of High-Fat Foods Could Be Reduced By New Discovery03 Jan 2008
Dark Chocolate May Not Always Be Good For Your Heart03 Jan 2008
Brits Love Fast Foods More Than Americans02 Jan 2008

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News
Obesity And Diabetes Prevention May Come From Within The Body06 Jan 2008
Mom's Obesity At Conception May Set Stage For Offspring's Obesity Risk05 Jan 2008
Moderate Exercise Yields Big Benefits04 Jan 2008
Stop All Obesity Studies And Act Now04 Jan 2008
Link Between Obesity And Decreased Seatbelt Use03 Jan 2008
Tips To Get Into Shape Without Leaving The House02 Jan 2008
Bring In The New Year With A New Fitness Routine02 Jan 2008

Pain / Anesthetics News
Schering-Plough Announces New Drug Application For Sugammadex Assigned Priority Review Status By U.S. FDA07 Jan 2008
Minorities Less Likely To Get Narcotics For Pain In Emergency Department07 Jan 2008
Chronic Pain Relieved By Strength Training Of Neck Muscles07 Jan 2008
Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) Announced That The U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA) Has Assigned Priority Review Status For Sugammadex06 Jan 2008
Innocoll Announces Dosing Of First Patient In US Phase 2 Clinical Trial To Investigate CollaRx(R) BUPIVACAINE SURGICAL IMPLANT05 Jan 2008
JAMA Study Shows Racial Disparities In Emergency Department Pain Relief Prescriptions03 Jan 2008
White Patients More Likely To Receive Opioids In Emergency Department, USA02 Jan 2008
Strong Pain Drugs In Emergency Rooms Administered Less Frequently To Blacks And Hispanics02 Jan 2008
Forest And Cypress Announce Submission Of New Drug Application For Milnacipran For The Treatment Of Fibromyalgia Syndrome02 Jan 2008

Parkinson's Disease News
Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits Up To $3.8 Million To Develop Gene Silencing Neuroprotective Treatment For Parkinson's Disease07 Jan 2008
Einstein Researchers Discover Important Clue To The Cause Of Parkinson's Disease03 Jan 2008

Pediatrics / Children's Health News
Report Gives California C Grade For Children's Health, Education, Shows Racial Health Disparities04 Jan 2008
California Receives C Grade For Children's Health, Education In Annual Report04 Jan 2008
Shortage Of Pathologists Causing Unlawful Transportation Of Children's Bodies, UK04 Jan 2008
Health Dept Study Shows Immigrant Children Are At Increased Risk Of Lead Poisoning02 Jan 2008
UNICEF In Latin America And Caribbean Looks Ahead, Behind At Challenges01 Jan 2008

Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry News
Drug Industry Spends Nearly Twice As Much On Marketing Than On Research And Development03 Jan 2008

Pharmacy / Pharmacist News
Scottish Premises Assessment Tool Guide Produced By NPA07 Jan 2008
Way A Drug Concentration Is Expressed Affects Dosing Errors01 Jan 2008

Pregnancy / Obstetrics News
New Australian Government To Monitor Effectiveness Of Pregnancy Helpline07 Jan 2008
U.S. Health Officials Optimistic About Reducing Mortality Rate At Women's Hospital In Kabul04 Jan 2008
Sunshine Vitamin Deemed Essential For Pregnant Women - Cases Of Vitamin D Deficiency And Rickets Are On The Rise, UK02 Jan 2008

Primary Care / General Practice News
Operating A Two Tier Framework?07 Jan 2008
Many Physicians Prescribe Placebos To Patients, Study Finds07 Jan 2008
Placebo Prescribing By Internists06 Jan 2008
Insured, Wealthier Patients More Likely To Receive No-Cost Prescription Drug Samples From Physicians, According To Study04 Jan 2008
Placebos Recommended Routinely By Doctors, Study04 Jan 2008
Physicians Should Follow Professional Standards, Editorial States03 Jan 2008
Washington Post Examines 'Winners,' 'Losers' Among Lobbyists In 200703 Jan 2008
Free One-Click Access To The Cochrane Library For Low-Income Countries02 Jan 2008

Prostate / Prostate Cancer News
Prostate Cancer Growth Delayed By Up To 8 Years By Just 4 Months Of Hormone Therapy03 Jan 2008
Jefferson Scientists Find Protein Potential Drug Target For Treatment-resistant Prostate Cancer01 Jan 2008

Psychology / Psychiatry News
One Person Out Of Every Thousand Has Synaesthesia, A Psychological Phenomenon In Which An Individual Can Smell A Sound Or Hear A Colour06 Jan 2008
Placebo Works Equally Well As Antipsychotics For Aggression In The Intellectually Disabled04 Jan 2008

Public Health News
Two Doctors Without Borders Aid Workers Freed In Bossaso, Somalia07 Jan 2008
UNICEF Welcomes International Year Of Sanitation 200807 Jan 2008
American Red Cross And Pitney Bowes Partnership Brought Holiday Cheer To Wounded Service Members07 Jan 2008
California Endures Nasty Storm To Start The New Year07 Jan 2008
World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre For Patient Safety Seeks Comment On Proposed New International Patient Safety Solutions07 Jan 2008
Center To Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) Launches New Discussion Forum, USA07 Jan 2008
BMA Warns Of Further Junior Doctor Recruitment Problems In 2008, UK07 Jan 2008
Grants Help Set Up Minority Health Office, Support Health Disparities Research; Workshop Focuses On Black Women And Breast Cancer07 Jan 2008
Sen. Dorgan Says He Will Introduce Legislation Aimed At Improving Health Of American Indians07 Jan 2008
Obama, Huckabee Win Iowa Presidential Caucuses07 Jan 2008
David Cameron's Speech On Healthcare Gets Approval From NHS Confederation, UK06 Jan 2008
Differentiating Between Natural And Human-Caused Global Warming06 Jan 2008
Next-Generation Internet Portals Set To Improve Public Safety And Public Health In Canada06 Jan 2008
Improved Quality Of Life Promised As National Nanotechnology Initiative Releases New Strategic Plan06 Jan 2008
The Dangers And Drawback Of Drivers On Cell Phones06 Jan 2008
Increased Mortality Specifically Linked To Carbon Dioxide Emissions06 Jan 2008
Environmental Impacts Of Biofuels Highlighted By Smithsonian Scientists05 Jan 2008
Risk Information Minimized In Most TV Prescription Drug Ads05 Jan 2008
Grant To Study Cost Of Patient-Centered Medical Home Received By American College Of Physicians05 Jan 2008
Congressional Democrats, White House Officials Dispute Whether President Bush Can Pocket Veto Defense Authorization Bill04 Jan 2008
The UK Has Four Different NHS Systems, England Is The Poor Relative03 Jan 2008
Clean Up After Major Fire At Royal Marsden Hospital Is Underway03 Jan 2008
Forum For Debate About Capital Punishment Provided By Mayo Clinic Proceedings03 Jan 2008
Crucial Factor For Public Health Department Disease-Reporting Hotlines Is Live Operators03 Jan 2008
States Looks To Address Socioeconomic Factors Involved In Health Disparities03 Jan 2008
Underfunding Of Federal Efforts To Eliminate Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care Show Lack Of Seriousness, Former Surgeon General Says03 Jan 2008
Health Industry Develops Medical Credit Score03 Jan 2008
AP/USA Today Examines Efforts To Offer Health Care Services To Low-Income And Uninsured U.S. Residents In Gathering Places03 Jan 2008
States Struggled To Enact Health Care Reform In 2007, Uncertainty For Reforms Remains03 Jan 2008
President Bush Vetoes Defense-Policy Bill That Had Veterans Health Funding03 Jan 2008
Bush Signs $555B Omnibus Spending Bill, Criticizes Earmarks03 Jan 2008
Learning To Forgive May Improve Well Being03 Jan 2008
Serious Fire At Royal Marsden Hospital, London02 Jan 2008
In An Emergency Doctors May Be Giving The Wrong Dosage Of Adrenaline Because Of Labelling02 Jan 2008
Wiley-Blackwell Expands Presence In Korea With Two New Journals: Pacific Focus And Basic & Applied Pathology02 Jan 2008
World Congress To Host Supply Chain Management Leadership Summit - Fostering Industry Collaboration To Enable Change02 Jan 2008
"Truth, Lies, And Public Health" Authored By Weill Cornell's Dr. Madelon Finkel01 Jan 2008
Inaugural Issue Of The Journal Of Human Capital01 Jan 2008
European Earth Observation For Environmental Monitoring01 Jan 2008
American College Of Physicians To Present James D. Bruce Memorial Award To Dr. Lewis Drusin01 Jan 2008

Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News
Three-Year Registry Data From 1,278 Women Shows Long-Term Efficacy For Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)07 Jan 2008
Siemens' Advanced Mobile Imaging Systems Improve Management Of Radiation Therapy For Northern Florida Patients With Cancer03 Jan 2008
Varian Medical Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy Technology03 Jan 2008

Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals News
Watson Receives FDA Approval For Generic DuoNeb(R)03 Jan 2008

Respiratory / Asthma News
Gene Protects Newborns From Killer Respiratory Disease07 Jan 2008
Two Main Treatments For COPD Go Head To Head On Exacerbations, Quality Of Life And Survival07 Jan 2008
GlaxoSmithKline And Theravance Announce Start Of Large Phase 2B ICS And LABA Studies For Asthma In The Horizon Programme06 Jan 2008
AJMS Presents Highlights Of Pulmonary Symposium06 Jan 2008
Rib-X Pharmaceuticals Initiates Two Phase 2 Studies For Novel Antibiotic Compound RX-174105 Jan 2008
Severe Pneumonia In Children Can Be Treated Safely And Effectively At Home04 Jan 2008
GlaxoSmithKline And Theravance Announce Start Of Large Phase 2B ICS And LABA Studies For Asthma In The Horizon Program04 Jan 2008

Schizophrenia News
Some Antipsychotic Drugs May Be Missing Their Mark02 Jan 2008

Seniors / Aging News
Preventing Adverse Drug Events In Older Adults03 Jan 2008
Center Of Excellence In Geriatric Medicine And Training At Browns03 Jan 2008
Elevated Risk Of Cognitive Problems In Elderly Surgical Patients03 Jan 2008

Sexual Health / STDs News
Ore. Laws Requiring Contraceptive Coverage; Accommodations Fo Breast-Feeding Women Go Into Effect04 Jan 2008

Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News
Ambien CR(R) (zolpidem Tartrate Extended-release) Tablets CIV Improved Chronic Insomnia In Patients With Co-Morbid Generalized Anxiety Disorder05 Jan 2008
Surgery Has No Clear Benefit For Sleep Apnea04 Jan 2008
A Child's Weight, Behavior Can Be Influenced By Length Of Sleep Duration02 Jan 2008
Altered Cardiovascular Responses During Exercise Recovery In Undiagnosed OSA Patients02 Jan 2008
Nightmares In Preschoolers Are Less Prevalent, Trait-Like And Associated With Personality02 Jan 2008
Restless Legs Linked To Increased Stroke And Heart Disease Risk02 Jan 2008
Not Enough Sleep Linked To Higher Diabetes Type 2 Risk02 Jan 2008
Researchers Reverse Effects Of Sleep Deprivation02 Jan 2008
Catathrenia Can Be Successfully Treated With CPAP01 Jan 2008
Nightmares In Pre-schoolers Are Less Prevalent, Are Trait-Like And Associated With Personality01 Jan 2008
Children's Sleep Duration Differs According To The Time Of Day, Week, And Year, And Can Influence Their Weight, Behavior01 Jan 2008
A Short-Term Dose Of Zolpidem Is An Effective Treatment For Insomnia01 Jan 2008
Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Have Altered Cardiovascular Responses During Exercise Recovery01 Jan 2008

Smoking / Quit Smoking News
New "Smoke-Free Cars With Minors" Law Protects California's Children From Secondhand Smoke In Cars07 Jan 2008
Women Who Smoke At Increased Risk Of Lung Disease04 Jan 2008
Smoking And Hearing Problems03 Jan 2008
Sustained Antitobacco Initiatives In New York City Help Cut Teen Smoking By More Than Half Over 6 Years03 Jan 2008

Sports Medicine / Fitness News
Female Soccer Players Can Take Steps To Avoid Knee Injuries06 Jan 2008
Marathon Runners Beware Of Drinking Too Much Water06 Jan 2008
Make It Your Resolution: Play It Safe On The Slopes And Snow05 Jan 2008
Fitness Predictions For 2008 - American Council On Exercise04 Jan 2008
Why Exhaustion Follows Exertion02 Jan 2008
The Physiology Of Champions02 Jan 2008

Stem Cell Research News
Strong Support For Embryonic Stem Cell Research Declines, Overall Support Remains Stable, Poll Finds03 Jan 2008

Stroke / Neuroprotection News
ImaRx Provides Update On TUCSON Phase I/II Clinical Trial In Acute Ischemic Stroke05 Jan 2008

Tropical Diseases News
USAID-Funded Neglected Tropical Disease Control Program Treats More Than 14 Million People During First Year05 Jan 2008

Urology / Nephrology News
Catheter Chaos: Hospitals Lag In Preventing Common Infection05 Jan 2008
Tengion Launches Third Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of Regenerated Human Bladder04 Jan 2008
Obese Patients Wait Longer For Kidney Transplants, Research Suggests01 Jan 2008

Veterinary News
Humans And Apes Have Ability To Laugh03 Jan 2008

Water - Air Quality / Agriculture News
100% Of People Carry At Least One Type Of Pesticide From The Air, Water Or Food In Their Bodies06 Jan 2008
New Journal Air Quality, Atmosphere And Health Founded By Springer06 Jan 2008
Pollution Cancer Risk Down 15% In Southern California, But Still Too High05 Jan 2008

Women's Health / Gynecology News
No Excess Cardiovascular Risk From Hormone Replacement Therapy For Most Patients06 Jan 2008
Three Year Registry Data From 1,278 Women Shows Long Term Efficacy For Uterine Fibroid Embolization06 Jan 2008
Menopausal Anxiety, Stress And Depression Eased By Walking05 Jan 2008
Encouraging Women To Walk 10,000 Steps Each Day04 Jan 2008
QuatRx Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 3 Results For Study Of Ophena(TM) (ospemifene) To Treat Postmenopausal Vaginal Syndrome04 Jan 2008
Study Analyzes Hormone Therapy In Younger Menopausal Women04 Jan 2008
Exercise May Ease Menopausal Symptoms03 Jan 2008
Researchers Find Hispanic Women More Likely Than Thought To Have Genetic Mutation That Increases Chances Of Developing Breast, Ovarian Cancers03 Jan 2008
Three-Year Registry Data From 1,278 Women Shows Long Term Efficacy For Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)03 Jan 2008
Less Relief From Stress For Women Suffering Marital Distress02 Jan 2008

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