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Abortion News
Tiller's Attorneys Appeal Ruling Denying Motion To Prevent Grand Jury From Examining Medical Records04 Feb 2008
Rhode Island Gov. Carcieri, First Lady Participate In Antiabortion Rally03 Feb 2008
Ind., S.D., Pa. Take Actions On Physician, Pharmacy Regulation Bills For Contraception, Abortion01 Feb 2008
Republican Presidential Candidates Discuss Appointment Of Former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor In Debate01 Feb 2008
Chinese Supplier Of Mifepristone To U.S. Linked To Tainted Drug Case01 Feb 2008
Sexually Conservative Lifestyle Led By More Religious Women Means They Are Less Likely To Seek An Abortion31 Jan 2008
Giuliani Should Have Promoted His Support For Abortion Rights, Opinion Piece Says31 Jan 2008
Actions Taken On Abortion-Related Legislation In New Hampshire, South Dakota30 Jan 2008
Tiller Attorneys Ask Kan. Court To Block Subpoenas For Records Of 2,000 Women Who Sought Abortions30 Jan 2008
Editorial, Opinion Piece Respond To Guttmacher Report Finding A Decline In U.S. Abortion Rate29 Jan 2008
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Appeal For Minors' Abortion Records From Planned Parenthood Clinic29 Jan 2008
House Republicans Introduce Sonogram Measure29 Jan 2008

Aid / Disasters News
French Naval Escorts Assure WFP Food Supplies To Somalia; Denmark Takes Over04 Feb 2008
Africa Action Releases New Report On International Failure To Protect Darfur01 Feb 2008
Global Experts Convene To Discuss Emotional Trauma Caused By Disasters30 Jan 2008

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Adolescent Drinking Influenced By Parental Drinking04 Feb 2008
Chronic Drinking Can Lead To Severe Pneumonia After Surgery04 Feb 2008
Children Prenatally Exposed To Alcohol May Be Identified By Eye Blinks04 Feb 2008
Effects On Drinking Differ By Gender: Study On Drinking By Hispanics Along The Texas-Mexico Border04 Feb 2008
Popular Music Often Exposes Children To Positive Portrayals Of Drug And Alcohol Use, Pitt School Of Medicine Study Finds04 Feb 2008
Two Proteins Linked To Nicotine Addiction01 Feb 2008
NIDA Research Reveals Subconscious Signals Can Trigger Drug Craving01 Feb 2008
Does The Desire For Drugs Begin Outside Awareness? NIDA Research Reveals Subconscious Signals Can Trigger Drug Craving Circuits30 Jan 2008

Allergy News
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins And World Allergy Organization Launch New Online Journal04 Feb 2008

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Free Personal Care: Alzheimer Scotland Welcomes Recommendations From Audit Scotland04 Feb 2008
Estrogen Like Compound May Reduce Risk For Alzheimer's In Mice02 Feb 2008
An Apple A Day Keeps Dementia Away01 Feb 2008
Alzheimer's Society Comment On Deep Brain Stimulation Techniques To Help Alzheimer's Patients, UK31 Jan 2008
Making Dementia A National Health Priority In Canada31 Jan 2008
Medivation Plans To Initiate Pivotal Confirmatory Phase 3 Trial Of Dimebon(TM) For Alzheimer's Disease In Second Quarter Of 200829 Jan 2008

Anxiety / Stress News
Graham Norton Stamps Out Stress: Samaritans Stress Down Day Campaign, UK01 Feb 2008
New Movement Aims To Inspire One Million Young People To Get 'Selfcentered': Connect To Authentic Inner Selves, USA30 Jan 2008

Arthritis News
Rheumatoid Arthritis Doctor Visits Lack Depression Assessment04 Feb 2008
Gene Linked To Increased Risk Of Developing Inflammatory Arthritis May Also Increase Patients' Risk Of Dying From Cardiovascular Disease01 Feb 2008
Rheumatic Complaints Not Just A Problem For The Western World01 Feb 2008
Bone Medical Developing Potentially First Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug To Treat Both IL6 And TNF, Australia29 Jan 2008

Autism News
Infants Eliminate Mercury In Vaccines Faster Than Previously Thought - It Does Not Have Time To Build Up In Babies' Bodies03 Feb 2008
Supporting Brain Imaging Studies Of Children With Autism And Dyslexia01 Feb 2008
Accelerated Head Growth Can Predict Autism Before Behavioral Symptoms Start31 Jan 2008
Teaching Autistic Children To Safely Cross The Road Using Virtual Reality29 Jan 2008
Virtual Reality Teaches Autistic Children To Cross Streets Safely29 Jan 2008

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
A Systematic Change In Dreams After 9/11/0104 Feb 2008

Biology / Biochemistry News
RNA-Based Methods For Developmental Studies Are Featured In Cold Spring Harbor Protocols04 Feb 2008
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation Online Early04 Feb 2008
News From The Journal Of Biological Chemistry04 Feb 2008
Surveying The Ecological Genetics Of Freshwater Bacteria04 Feb 2008
Spread Of Humans And Diseases Revealed By Globetrotting Black Rat Genes04 Feb 2008
First High-Resolution Digital Mouse Brain Atlas Designed For Web Applications04 Feb 2008
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Features RNA-Based Methods For Developmental Studies04 Feb 2008
Calcium Homeostasis Aids Protein Folding As A Therapy For Enzymes Gone Awry In Lysosomal Storage Diseases04 Feb 2008
Junior Doctors 'Don't Understand Lab Tests' - Clinical Biochemists Urge Review Of Curriculum, UK03 Feb 2008
Novel Solutions To Fundamental Biological Problems Discovered By Systems Biologist03 Feb 2008
Using Mathematical Model Scientists Find That Generalists Can Thrive03 Feb 2008
Student Research Recognized At UH Contest03 Feb 2008
Whether Ambitious Males Float Or Flounder Is Decided By The Females03 Feb 2008
Destination Arctic Seed Vault For African Seed Collection02 Feb 2008
How Enzymes Break Down Cellulose; Study By Iowa State Researcher02 Feb 2008
iPlant Collaborative Will Unite Scientists Across Disciplines02 Feb 2008
Immune Surveillance Similarities In Animals And Plants01 Feb 2008
Disputed Total Synthesis Of Quinine By Woodward And Doering Confirmed01 Feb 2008
Environmental Epigenetics Has Potential For Preventing And Treating Disease01 Feb 2008
Biologists Create Wiring Diagram Of Cell Division01 Feb 2008
Conspicuous Social Signaling Drives The Evolution Of Chameleon Color Change01 Feb 2008
Revolution In Understanding Of Ion Channel Regulation31 Jan 2008
5 Million Dollars From Former City Of Hope Scientist Names New Academic Center At City Of Hope31 Jan 2008
News From The Biophysical Journal30 Jan 2008
Understanding Microbes For Use As Climate Engineers30 Jan 2008
Gene Expression Differences In Mice Fed Human And Chimp Diets30 Jan 2008
Researchers Can Now Determine When A Human Was Born By Looking Into The Eyes Of The Dead30 Jan 2008
News From The American Chemical Society29 Jan 2008
Love And Faithfulness Are Not Necessarily Dictated By The Same Cerebral Mechanisms29 Jan 2008
Race Against Time To Save Tasmanian Devils29 Jan 2008

Bipolar News
New Analysis Demonstrates Efficacy Of Seroquel (Quetiapine Fumarate) Maintenance Treatment For Bipolar I Disorder30 Jan 2008

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Information Session For Owners Of Small Flocks And Pet Birds, Canada04 Feb 2008
Bird Flu Affects Half Of Bangladesh Districts03 Feb 2008
Information Session For Owners Of Small Flocks And Pet Birds, Canada31 Jan 2008
New Vaccine Against Deadliest Strain Of Avian Flu Tested By University Of Pittsburgh Scientists30 Jan 2008
Government Helps Protect Backyard Birds From Avian Influenza29 Jan 2008

Blood / Hematology News
Observational Data Show Transfusion Patterns In Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia Patients Receiving Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents02 Feb 2008
Archemix Earns Milestone Payment From Initiation Of Phase 1 Clinical Trial By Nuvelo01 Feb 2008
Smiths Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance On Saf-T Closed Blood Collection System(R) Devices01 Feb 2008
Romiplostim Trials For Treatment Of Dangerous Blood Disorder01 Feb 2008
TargeGen Announces Initiation Of Clinical Trial Of JAK2 Inhibitor TG101348 In Myeloproliferative Disease Patients01 Feb 2008
Progress Toward An Alternative For EPO: Gas6 Offers Remedy Where EPO Fails Today31 Jan 2008
Moderated Symptoms Of Beta-Thalassemia And Gene Variant Linked31 Jan 2008
Nuvelo Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial Of Thrombin Inhibitor, NU17231 Jan 2008
Results Of Pilot Study Of Treatment For Deep Vein Thrombosis30 Jan 2008
Surface Logix Achieves Objectives With SLx-4090 In Phase 2a Clinical Trial30 Jan 2008
Myriad Genetics Announces Completion Of Phase 1 Trial Of Anti-Thrombin Drug MPC-092030 Jan 2008

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Bone Medical Positive New Data From Oral Osteoporosis Drug Trial01 Feb 2008
Porous Structures Help Boost Implant Tissue Integration31 Jan 2008
Stem Cells Treatment For Brittle Bones In The Womb, Australia29 Jan 2008
Velcura Therapeutics, Inc. Can Begin Clinical Trials Following Successful Investigational New Drug Application To U.S. FDA29 Jan 2008

Breast Cancer News
Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer Comes Late For Women In Gentrifying Neighborhoods01 Feb 2008
BRCA1 Mutation Linked To Breast Cancer Stem Cells01 Feb 2008
2008 American Society Of Breast Disease Pathfinder Lectures31 Jan 2008
Study Links Quality Of Breast Cancer Care And Physician Characteristics30 Jan 2008
Breast Cancer Treatment Is Reduced To One Week30 Jan 2008
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Opens Enrollment In Phase II Clinical Trial Of Bavituximab In Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer30 Jan 2008
Protein Hormone In Body Fat Clue To Breast Cancer Spread29 Jan 2008
MiR-373 Could Be Indicator Of Breast Cancer Metastasis29 Jan 2008
Intervention Program Boosts Health Of Breast Cancer Patients29 Jan 2008

Cancer / Oncology News
February 4th Is World Cancer Day - AICR Offers Free Prevention Information To Millions Of Americans04 Feb 2008
HPV-Linked Oral Cancer In Men Increasing04 Feb 2008
Early Detection Critical In Treating Pediatric Thyroid Cancer04 Feb 2008
Grants Awarded To Study Cancer Care Access Among Asians, Improve Diabetes Care Among Minorities; Fashion Show Aims To Raise Cardiac Health Awareness04 Feb 2008
UCLA Cancer Center Researchers Discover Biomarkers That Predict Lung Cancer Patient Response To Drug Therapy04 Feb 2008
Widespread Vitamin And Mineral Use Among Cancer Survivors03 Feb 2008
Capitalizing On The Unique Qualities Of Radioisotope To Prolong Lives Of Brain Tumor Patients31 Jan 2008
The International Myeloma Foundation Says New Treatment Regimen For Older Patients Could Soon Be Approved In Europe31 Jan 2008
Tigris Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase I Study Of AFP-464 In Patients With Solid Tumors31 Jan 2008
News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute30 Jan 2008
Synta And GlaxoSmithKline Announce Elesclomol Granted Orphan Drug Designation By The FDA30 Jan 2008
Leading US Cancer Researcher Receives New Swedish Science Prize30 Jan 2008
pSivida Pancreatic Cancer Study Results Released30 Jan 2008
Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Weekend Set For February 1-3, 200829 Jan 2008
The Cancer Research Institute Unites Cancer Vaccine Consortium And Cancer Vaccine Collaborative29 Jan 2008
EntreMed Presents Interim Results For Phase 2 Carcinoid Tumor Study29 Jan 2008
Study Shows Coronado Biosciences' Bcl-2 Inhibitor, Apogossypol, Is More Efficacious, Less Toxic Than Gossypol In Animal Models29 Jan 2008

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Watching Football Can Break Your Heart04 Feb 2008
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval For Endeavor(R) Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System04 Feb 2008
European Medicines Agency Recommends Approval Of Novel Oral Anticoagulant, Dabigatran Etexilate (Pradaxa®)03 Feb 2008
Relief For Diseased Hearts02 Feb 2008
Abbott 'Goes Red' To Educate Bay Area Women About Heart Disease02 Feb 2008
Patients With Metabolic Disorder Show Comparable Or Better Results In Treatment Of Hypertension With Diuretics02 Feb 2008
First Patients Treated In Cytori's Stem & Regenerative Cell Heart Attack Study01 Feb 2008
Spectators' Emotional Stress Linked To Heart Attacks31 Jan 2008
Study Finds Patients Diagnosed With Coronary Heart Disease Continue Poor Diets31 Jan 2008
Compugen Announces In-Vivo Results For Two Peptide Anti-Inflammatory And Cardio-Protective Drug Candidates31 Jan 2008
Heart Attack Response And Cardiac Damage Predicted By Gene31 Jan 2008
Rush University Medical Center To Utilize Radio Frequency Identification Technology From Mobile Aspects31 Jan 2008
New Research Shows That IPods Do Not Interfere With Cardiac Pacemakers31 Jan 2008
Study Analyzes Best Approach For Treating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms31 Jan 2008
Phosphagenics Reports Superior Pre Clinical Cholesterol Results From APA 01 And Atorvastatin Combination31 Jan 2008
Acorda Therapeutics Announces Successful Thorough QT Study Of Fampridine-SR30 Jan 2008
Toxic Levels Of Carbon Monoxide Can Affect Heart Muscle30 Jan 2008
AngioScore Obtains Japanese Approval For AngioSculpt Scoring Balloon Catheter30 Jan 2008
Rite Aid Pharmacists Have A Heart For Those Who Want To Stay Heart Healthy30 Jan 2008
The Medicines Company's Angiox(R) Receives European Authorization For Expanded Use In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)30 Jan 2008
Edwards Lifesciences Receives FDA Approval To Add Transapical Delivery System To U.S. Clinical Trial Of Transcatheter Heart Valve30 Jan 2008
EaglePicher Technologies Introduces First Implantable Medical Cell Designed Specifically For Monitoring Applications30 Jan 2008
Medtronic Announces Exclusive Licensing Of Arbor Surgical Technologies Pericardial Heart Valve29 Jan 2008
Downsized Heart Aids Bypass Surgery29 Jan 2008
Novadaq Data Presented At 2008 Society Of Thoracic Surgeons Meeting29 Jan 2008

Caregivers / Homecare News
Proposed Legislation Takes Aim At Soaring Nursing Home Liability Costs In Tennessee04 Feb 2008
Assisted Living Federation Of America Challenges Presidential Candidates01 Feb 2008
New Episode Of The Senior Care Podcast By LivHOME Focuses On Caring For Seniors With Dementia31 Jan 2008
UNISON Calls For Recruitment Drive For Homecare Workers In Light Of Commission For Social Care Inspection, UK30 Jan 2008

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Finding That Oral Contraceptive Use Reduces Ovarian Cancer 'Worth Celebrating,' Opinion Piece Says31 Jan 2008
HiFi DNA Tech Questions FDA In Lawsuit - 'Why HPV DNA PCR Is Acceptable For Gardasil(R) Approval, But Not Acceptable For Safe Vaccination?'30 Jan 2008
E.U. Agency Will Not Change HPV Vaccine Gardasil Label29 Jan 2008
Mouse Model Shows The Role Of Cell Signalling In Growth Of Cervical Cancer29 Jan 2008

Cholesterol News
Phase 1 Studies Show Promise Of QuatRx's Novel Compound, Sobetirome, For Lowering LDL Cholesterol Levels30 Jan 2008

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Amgen Statement On Aranesp Manuscript In The Journal Of Clinical Oncology30 Jan 2008

Colorectal Cancer News
Risk Of Colorectal Polyps May Be Doubled By Smoking04 Feb 2008
Wild-type KRAS Colorectal Tumours Respond To Panitumumab01 Feb 2008
AVEO Initiates Phase 1b Combination Clinical Trial Of Novel Triple VEGF Receptor Inhibitor AV-951 In Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma01 Feb 2008
Genomic Health Announces Identification Of Genes Associated With Colon Cancer Recurrence Across Multiple Studies29 Jan 2008

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Osteopathy Celebrates 10 Years Of Regulated Practice, UK31 Jan 2008
2008 Natural Products Expo West Proves 'Organic' And 'Sustainability' Are Hot, Bucking Economic Trends30 Jan 2008

Conferences News
Sustainable Development Conference03 Feb 2008

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Laser Surgery Damage Is More Than Skin Deep, UK01 Feb 2008
Fatal Infections In Critically Ill Patients May Be Caused By Cosmetic Products31 Jan 2008
Mentor Announces Completion Of Subject Enrollment Into Phase IIIb Pivotal Trial For Botulinum Toxin Type A31 Jan 2008
What Is Mesotherapy Treatment You Ask?30 Jan 2008

Cystic Fibrosis News
Rural Equal To City In Cystic Fibrosis Treatment, Australia03 Feb 2008
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Reports Upward Trend For Key Health Outcomes29 Jan 2008

Dentistry News
Mobile Anesthesiologists Announces New Option In Dental Anesthesia For The Chicago Dental Community30 Jan 2008

Depression News
FDA Warns Of Suicide Risk With Antiepileptic Drugs04 Feb 2008
Study Sheds Light On Link Between Depression, Risky Behavior Among Juvenile Offenders29 Jan 2008
Middle-Aged Misery Spans The Globe, Researchers Find29 Jan 2008

Dermatology News
Long-Term Improvement Of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Shown In Ustekinumab Phase 3 Data04 Feb 2008
New Findings Show Enbrel Significantly Reduced Levels Of C-reactive Protein04 Feb 2008
Alternative Treatments Show Promise With Hard-To-Treat Foot Problems04 Feb 2008
MUSC Spin Off Company To Test Regenerative Wound Healing Gel02 Feb 2008
How Scratching An Itch Affects The Brain01 Feb 2008
Dermatologists Can Offer Top Tips To Help Keep Lips In Tip Top Shape01 Feb 2008
Acne And Rosacea Getting You Down? Laser, Light And Cosmetic Treatments Give Patients A Much Needed Boost01 Feb 2008
New Technology And Improved Techniques Arm Dermatologists With Tools To Minimize Facial Scars From Skin Cancer Surgery01 Feb 2008
Most Organ Transplant Patients Are Unaware Of Their Increased Risk For Skin Cancer01 Feb 2008
Don't Let Hair Loss Tangle You Up: Dermatologists Can Identify Common Hair Disorders And Offer Solutions01 Feb 2008
Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked To Eczema01 Feb 2008
Frequent Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers At Increased Risk For Irritant Contact Dermatitis01 Feb 2008
Keep Father Time From Marching On: New Laser Treatments Offer Gentle And Effective Skin Resurfacing In A Flash01 Feb 2008
FDA Grants Priority Review For Schering-Plough's Peginterferon Alfa 2b For The Adjuvant Treatment Of Patients With Stage III Melanoma01 Feb 2008
Palomar To Debut New Technology At The American Academy Of Dermatology Annual Meeting31 Jan 2008
Tips For Dry Winter Skin, From The Harvard Health Letter30 Jan 2008
Innovation Driving Opportunities For Active Transdermal Drug Delivery Analysis By Greystone Associates Reveals Market And Technology Factors29 Jan 2008

Diabetes News
Bra Size Link To Diabetes, UK04 Feb 2008
Randox Introduces A Range Of 25 Liquid And Ready-To-Use Protein Assays04 Feb 2008
Galvus(R), A New Treatment For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Receives European Approval For Label Update Paving The Way For EU Launches04 Feb 2008
Diabetes UK Calls For Traffic-light Food Labelling04 Feb 2008
Blood Vessels Struggle To Relax In Diabetics03 Feb 2008
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval Of CGMS(R) IPRO(TM) Continuous Glucose Recorder31 Jan 2008
4th Annual - Diabetes Conference 2008 - 18th To 20th February 2008, London31 Jan 2008
Gastric Surgery Link To Diabetes Treatment, UK31 Jan 2008
Diabetes In Older Americans Rising30 Jan 2008
Swim The Channel For Diabetes UK30 Jan 2008
Anti-Inflammatory Drug Improves Glycemia, Lowers Inflammation In Obese, Young Adults29 Jan 2008
Autoimmunity Center To Be Established At University Of Colorado Denver29 Jan 2008
Caffeine Increases Blood Sugar In People With Type 2 Diabetes29 Jan 2008
Anti Inflammatory Drug May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes29 Jan 2008

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Over The Counter Eardrops May Cause Hearing Loss Or Damage29 Jan 2008

Eating Disorders News
Promising Results For Treating Anorexia Nervosa With Deep Brain Stimulation - International Neuromodulation Society01 Feb 2008

Endocrinology News
Treatment In Specialist Centres Increases Surgery Success Rates31 Jan 2008

Epilepsy News
FDA Alerts Doctors About Suicide Risk Of Antiepileptic Drugs01 Feb 2008
Epilepsy Hospitalizations Rise After 8-Year Decline, USA31 Jan 2008
Epileptic Seizures In Adults Cut Using Modified Atkins Diet29 Jan 2008

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Cook Medical Launches Online Destination To Educate Physicians And Patients On A Leading Form Of Erectile Dysfunction01 Feb 2008

Eye Health / Blindness News
Retired Optician And AMD Patient's Story After Taking Macushield Eye Supplements, UK04 Feb 2008
Lux Granted Fast Track Designation For LX201 For Corneal Transplant Rejection01 Feb 2008
NeoMedix Offers Innovative Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery01 Feb 2008
Vision Researchers Query FDA About Updating Requirements For Drug Approval01 Feb 2008
One-A-Day Eye Vitamin For Age Related Macular Degeneration01 Feb 2008
Animal Model Of Macular Degeneration Paves Way For Development Of Cures31 Jan 2008
First Six Grant Recipients Announced - The Shaffer Fund For Innovative Glaucoma Research31 Jan 2008
Anemia Treatment May Be A Double Edged Sword31 Jan 2008
World Glaucoma Day Set For March 6th31 Jan 2008
Paradigm Medical Industries To Market Proprietary Electrophysiology Device For Early Detection Of Glaucoma30 Jan 2008
Contact Lens Care Solutions Inadequately Tested With Outdated And Irrelevant Fungus Strain29 Jan 2008

Fertility News
Risk Of Congenital Heart Defects Higher Among IVF Twins01 Feb 2008
New Center For Reproduction And Infertility Research At Illinois Funded By National Institutes Of Health29 Jan 2008

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Tracking How Drug Changes, Blocks Flu Virus04 Feb 2008
Influenza Virus In Norway Resistant Against Oseltamivir (Tamiflu(R))03 Feb 2008
Oseltamivir Resistance In European Influenza Viruses - Update01 Feb 2008
New MedBasics Family Health Centers Responds To Flu Threat By Offering Free Vaccinations31 Jan 2008
Researchers Discover New Target For Preventing And Treating Flu31 Jan 2008
Mask Wearing Students Take To Campus Starting This Week30 Jan 2008
Oseltamivir Resistance In European Influenza Viruses29 Jan 2008

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
IDEV Technologies Inc. Receives 510(k) Clearance For New SUPERA(TM) Biliary Stent Delivery Catheter04 Feb 2008
Protecting Against And Stopping The Spread Of Noroviruses In 6 Simple Steps01 Feb 2008
YDH Leads Country's Training For Bowel Cancer Surgeons, UK01 Feb 2008
Tranzyme Pharma Receives IND Clearance For Its Oral Ghrelin Agonist, TZP-102, For The Treatment Of Gastroparesis31 Jan 2008
New Class Of Highly Selective 5-HT4 Receptor Agonists Provides The Next Generation Of GI Treatments31 Jan 2008
New Study Confirms Safety Of Novel Oncology Product For Treatment Of Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer30 Jan 2008
Smaller Pancreatic Tumors Greatly Increase Prognosis29 Jan 2008

Genetics News
Cause Of A Rare Developmental Disorder Clarified By Researchers At The Institute Of Molecular Pathology In Vienna01 Feb 2008
Trigger Gene For Muscle Development Discovered By Oregon Researchers01 Feb 2008
Genomatix Takes A Lead In Next Generation Sequencing01 Feb 2008
Distributing The Work Of Evolution Between Men And Women With The Help Of Gene Variants01 Feb 2008
Genetic Mutations May Contribute To Preterm Birth Risk - Previously Undiscovered Mutations Linked To Blood Clots And Inflammation01 Feb 2008
Ottawa Team Identifies Genes That Increase Heart Disease Risk, Canada01 Feb 2008
Single, Common Ancestor Found For Blue-Eyed Humans31 Jan 2008
Why Cells That Become Sperm And Ova Can't Copy Their Own Genes30 Jan 2008
Factors Contributing To DNA Mutations Explored By Scientists29 Jan 2008
In Vivo Visualization Of Alternative Splicing29 Jan 2008
Genetic Variant Impairs Glycogen Synthesis29 Jan 2008

Gout News
Pop Goes The Question Of Gout04 Feb 2008

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Employers Discover A Better Way To Pay For Health Care Benefits, USA04 Feb 2008
State House Committee Attempting To Block Gov. Blunt's Insure Missouri Program From Beginning04 Feb 2008
Sens. Clinton, Obama Discuss Health Care Proposals During Democratic Presidential Debate In Los Angeles04 Feb 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent CMS Developments03 Feb 2008
Labor Unions 'Vociferous Opponents' Of Health Insurance Mandates, Opinion Piece Says01 Feb 2008
Washington Post Examines Implications Of California Health Care Reform Bill Failure01 Feb 2008
Large Business Association Releases Plan To Overhaul U.S. Health Care System01 Feb 2008
Portugal To Introduce A Bundled Rate For Hemodialysis Treatment31 Jan 2008
Time For A Check Up...Of Your Insurance Coverage31 Jan 2008
UnitedHealth Group Issues Statement Regarding California Department Of Insurance Exam Findings31 Jan 2008
California Regulators Issue $3.5M Fine Against UnitedHealth Subsidiary For Alleged Claims Processing Violations31 Jan 2008
Study Finds Improvements In Access To Health Care For Minority Children31 Jan 2008
Defeat Of California Health Care Legislation Highlights Difficulties States Face In Establishing Universal Coverage31 Jan 2008
California Medical Association Says State Regulators' Actions Against UnitedHealth/PacifiCare Encouraging, But Bad Behavior By Insurers Must Stop30 Jan 2008
Some Employers Switching To Stipends For Non-Group Coverage30 Jan 2008
CBO Director Orszag Calls For Improvements In CMS Demos, More Data From Insurers30 Jan 2008
California Senate Committee Rejects Plan To Overhaul State Health Care System30 Jan 2008
RNs Praise Courageous Vote By Senate Committee On Badly Flawed Healthcare Bill, USA29 Jan 2008
Editorials Address Threat To Veto Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization Bill29 Jan 2008
New Mexico Gov. Richardson Might Compromise With Health Care Coalition On Legislation29 Jan 2008
California Health Care Overhaul Legislation Could Fail In Senate Committee On Monday29 Jan 2008
Washington Post Examines 'Small But Growing Number' Of U.S. Residents With Major Health Problems Reaching Insurance Coverage Limits29 Jan 2008
Washington Post Examines Lack Of Congressional Action On Health Insurance Tax Deduction Proposal29 Jan 2008
Senate Finance Committee Members Call For CMS Collaboration On Quality Reporting Plans29 Jan 2008

Hearing / Deafness News
Variety Of Approaches Help Children Overcome Auditory Processing And Language Problems31 Jan 2008
Determining How The Brain Selectively Interprets Sound30 Jan 2008

HIV / AIDS News
European Advisory Committee Endorses Pediatric Formulation Of Abbott's Antiretroviral Kaletra04 Feb 2008
Drug Maker Aurobindo Receives $17M Contract From India's AIDS Control Organization04 Feb 2008
Volunteers From Virginia HIV/AIDS Group Lobby Legislators To Increase HIV Prevention, Education Funds04 Feb 2008
UNAIDS Aims To Provide HIV Prevention, Treatment Programs To 80% Of IDUs In Asia, UNAIDS Asia-Pacific Director Says At Conference04 Feb 2008
IRIN/PlusNews Examines Ritual In Guinea-Bissau Believed To Prevent Spread Of HIV03 Feb 2008
Three African Countries To Launch Pilot PEPFAR Programs03 Feb 2008
Researchers Seek To Deny HIV Its Safe Havens In The Human Body01 Feb 2008
Argos Therapeutics Publishes Novel Approach To Amplifying HIV Genes For Personalized Immunotherapy Treatments For HIV01 Feb 2008
Philippines Congress Allocates $18M To Fight HIV/AIDS, TB01 Feb 2008
Jamaican Government Launches Initiative To Support HIV-Positive People, Substance Users, Assault Survivors01 Feb 2008
HIV-Positive Teachers In Kenya's Central Province Develop Program To Fight Virus Among Teachers, Students01 Feb 2008
HIV/AIDS Advocates Calling For Increased Funding For PEPFAR, Investment In New Initiatives01 Feb 2008
Needle-Exchange Pilot Program Launches In Camden, N.J.01 Feb 2008
About 600,000 Adults Ages 18-49 Living With HIV In U.S., National Center For Health Statistics Data Say01 Feb 2008
HIV/AIDS Advocacy Groups, Scientists React To Swiss Claim About Antiretrovirals, HIV Transmission01 Feb 2008
ADVENTRX To Present ANX-201 Preclinical Data At Keystone Symposia HIV Pathogenesis Conference01 Feb 2008
Research Using Thermo Fisher Scientific RNA Interference Technology Unveils Potential New Targets For HIV Drugs01 Feb 2008
Ugandan Pharmaceutical Plant Begins Production Of Generic Antiretrovirals31 Jan 2008
Number Of New HIV Cases In South Korea Decreasing, Report Says31 Jan 2008
950 New HIV Cases In Nairobi, Kenya, Caused By Recent Violence, Sexual Assault, Official Says31 Jan 2008
Integration Of Family Planning, Reproductive Health, Antiretroviral Services Could Reduce HIV/AIDS Cases In Africa, Experts Say31 Jan 2008
Pfizer To License Antiretroviral To IPM For Reformulation As Microbicide31 Jan 2008
Education, Prevention, Treatment, Testing - Essential Tools To Combat HIV31 Jan 2008
New Report Provides Information On HIV Prevalence In The U.S. Household Population31 Jan 2008
Bush Wants Zero New Funding For Global AIDS Programs, USA30 Jan 2008
5th Mexican Gay Youth March Aimed To Raise Awareness About HIV/AIDS30 Jan 2008
Brazil To Distribute 19.5 Million Condoms During Carnival30 Jan 2008
Ugandan President Museveni Says That HIV/AIDS Efforts Should Target At-Risk Groups30 Jan 2008
Number Of HIV Cases Among Elderly In Puerto Rico Increasing30 Jan 2008
Texas Officials Studying Needle-Exchange Program; District Attorney Says People Distributing Needles Do Not Have Immunity30 Jan 2008
Bush In State Of The Union Address Calls On Congress To Allocate $30B For PEPFAR30 Jan 2008
Virtual Human In HIV Drug Simulation, UK30 Jan 2008
'More Needs To Be Done' To Curb Spread Of HIV In Washington, D.C., Opinion Piece Says29 Jan 2008
U.S. Patent Office's Rejection Of Gilead's Antiretroviral Patents Might Affect Applications In India29 Jan 2008
South Dakota Senate Approves Legislation That Would Require People Convicted Of Intentionally Spreading HIV To Register As Sex Offenders29 Jan 2008
Advocates In Sierra Leone Call On Religious Leaders To Take Lead On Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness29 Jan 2008
Czech Republic Records Increase In Number Of People Living With HIV/AIDS29 Jan 2008
Politicians, Business Executives, Advocates Call For Increased Funding For U.N. Millennium Development Goals29 Jan 2008
Abbott's Kaletra(R) And Aluvia(R) (lopinavir/ritonavir) New Lower-Strength Tablet For Pediatric Use Receives Positive Opinion From EMEA29 Jan 2008
Lipid Sciences Announces Positive HIV Program Results29 Jan 2008

Hypertension News
The 'Silent Killer' Severe Hypertension Is Still On The Loose01 Feb 2008
Diuretics Most Effective Blood Pressure Medication For People With Metabolic Syndrome29 Jan 2008

Immune System / Vaccines News
Timing Of Interleukin-7 Therapy Enhances T Cell Immunity04 Feb 2008
Protein From Herpes Virus Serves As Potent Vaccine Enhancer01 Feb 2008
A Pathway Discovered To Turn Off Immune System Cells01 Feb 2008
Kiadis Pharma Announces Successful Completion Of Rhitol(TM) Phase II Clinical Study01 Feb 2008
New Patent Awarded For Vaccine Adjuvant Technology That Elicits Robust Immunity01 Feb 2008
Controversial Preservative In Vaccines Excreted By Babies Quicker Than Originally Thought31 Jan 2008
DNA Vaccines: Precision Tools For Activating Effective Cancer Immunity31 Jan 2008
DOR BioPharma Reports Achievement Of Two-Year Stability Milestone For RiVax(TM), Its Vaccine Against Ricin Toxin30 Jan 2008

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Pooled Phase 3 Study Of Nplate(TM) (Romiplostim) In Adult Patients With Chronic ITP Published In The Lancet04 Feb 2008
GlaxoSmithKline Files Pneumococcal Paediatric Vaccine In The EU04 Feb 2008
Research Investigates Friendly Bacteria For Babies, UK04 Feb 2008
Tuberculosis In Australia03 Feb 2008
Targeting Gut Bugs Could Revolutionise Future Drugs, Say Researchers02 Feb 2008
Poxvirus Potency Uncovered In New Atomic Map02 Feb 2008
Teams Uncover More About How Poxviruses Evade The Immune System01 Feb 2008
New IDSA Clinical Practice Guidelines Recommend NOXAFIL(R) (Posaconazole) For Antifungal Prophylaxis In Certain High Risk Patients01 Feb 2008
Blacks Twice As Susceptible And More Likely To Die Of Severe Sepsis Than Whites01 Feb 2008
Veterinary Health Services Key To Preventing And Controlling Human And Animal Diseases31 Jan 2008
Aethlon Medical Files Blood Contaminant Patent31 Jan 2008
Genetic Link To Human Herpes Susceptibility Revealed By Study29 Jan 2008

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Supercomputer Powers Tool To Reveal Hidden Interactions04 Feb 2008
Nature Publishing Group Launches Nature India01 Feb 2008
IFPMA Creates "MyPortal" To Allow Users To Request E-mail Alerts When New Clinical Trials In Specified Areas Are Posted On The Web31 Jan 2008
New Democrat Coalition Announces Health Task Force To Tackle E-Prescribing, Other Issues31 Jan 2008
Gene Logic To Provide EPA Access To Software And Databases To Explore Strategies For Chemical Toxicity Screening30 Jan 2008
Opinion Piece Addresses OMB's 'Unwillingness To Embrace Change,' Recommends Overhaul30 Jan 2008
ARRS Partners With BioMed Central To Add More Than 4,000 More Images To GoldMiner(TM)29 Jan 2008
Home Diagnostic Kits Misleading Patients, UK29 Jan 2008

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
In Chronic Hepatitis C Silymarin Does Not Affect Virus Activity Or ALT Levels04 Feb 2008
Studies Test Noninvasive Alternatives To Liver Biopsy04 Feb 2008
Predicting Liver Cancer Survival With The Help Of Molecules02 Feb 2008
MIGENIX To Add 600mg Daily Celgosivir Dose To Phase II Viral Kinetics Study01 Feb 2008
Risk Of Hepatitis C-Related Liver Damage Increased By Regular Marijuana Use29 Jan 2008

Lung Cancer News
Biomarkers Discovered That Predict Lung Cancer Patient Response To Therapy01 Feb 2008

Lupus News
Heart Disease Is A Major Complication Of Lupus - February Is National Heart Month04 Feb 2008
When Kidney's Ability To Clean Its Own Filters Breaks Down, Disease Likely30 Jan 2008

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Genesis Of Adult Leukemia Being Mapped02 Feb 2008
How Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type-1 Causes Leukemia31 Jan 2008
Promising Drugs For Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma May Change European Market Dynamics30 Jan 2008
Kidney Cancer Drug Attacks A Major Type Of Acute Myeloid Leukemia30 Jan 2008

Medical Devices News
For Measuring Treatment Response PET Superior To Standard Evaluation Tools04 Feb 2008
Radiation Exposure Safe In Balloon Catheter-Based Sinus Surgery04 Feb 2008
New Adhesive Is First To Mimic Quick Catch And Rapid Release Traits Of A Gecko's Foot02 Feb 2008
Calling For Medical Device Information To Better Serve Patients And Doctors01 Feb 2008
Stentys Bifurcated Stent Is Successfully Implanted For The First Time At The Rotterdam ThoraxCenter01 Feb 2008
DNA Is Blueprint, Contractor And Construction Worker For New Structures31 Jan 2008
GPS Used To Study How Children Find Their Way Around31 Jan 2008
First-Of-Its-Kind Research To Identify Individuals At High Risk Of Heart Attack Or Stroke 2-3 Years Before Occurrence31 Jan 2008
Nanofibers Made In Complex Shapes And Unlimited Lengths Using New Process31 Jan 2008
Alliance To Increase Robotics Education And Research31 Jan 2008
New Liquid Treatment For Wide-Neck Brain Aneurysm31 Jan 2008
Squeezed Crystals Deliver More Volts Per Jolt31 Jan 2008
Integration Of Host Tissue With Implants Boosted By Porous Structures31 Jan 2008
Ascension Orthopedics Launches The TITAN(TM) Humeral Resurfacing Device World Wide31 Jan 2008
Polymers For Manufacturing Medical Devices - The Latest Developments31 Jan 2008
Cheap, Portable Medical Tests Soon Available With Lab On A Chip Development30 Jan 2008
New Robotics Will Revolutionize Industry And Services World, FATRONIK-Tecnalia Experts Say30 Jan 2008
New Decontamination System Kills Anthrax Rapidly Without Lingering Effects30 Jan 2008
UK Technology Focuses On Safety30 Jan 2008
Frankfurt's Research Centre For Neurotechnology Paves The Way For A New Generation Of Artificial Vision Systems30 Jan 2008
Powerful New Networking Technique Improves Gene Discovery30 Jan 2008
Material Created To Repel Liquids30 Jan 2008
Surgical Scarring Reduced By Biodegradable Film30 Jan 2008
Comparing Digital Mammography And Film Mammography30 Jan 2008
The World's First 'Operation' Gown30 Jan 2008
MesoDerm(R) Eliminates Needles And Painful Hypodermic Treatments30 Jan 2008
FDA Cannot Meet Requirements For Inspections Of Medical Device Manufacturing Facilities, GAO Report Finds30 Jan 2008
Findings By Stanford Researchers Give Boost To Potential Biomedical Applications Of Nanotubes30 Jan 2008
Bringing MRI/NMR To Microreactors29 Jan 2008
Semiconductor Manufacturing, Packaging May Be Improved By New Polymer: Implications For Biotechnology Devices29 Jan 2008
Single UV Photons Detected By Tiny Avalanche Photodiode29 Jan 2008
Research Program In Catastrophic Deformation Launched By University Of Chicago29 Jan 2008
New Imager Zeroes In On Small Breast Tumors29 Jan 2008
New Test Detects The Most Prevalent Respiratory Viruses29 Jan 2008

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Health Care-Related Funding In Delaware, Georgia Budget Proposals31 Jan 2008
Nottingham Nurse Struck Off For Drug Errors, UK31 Jan 2008
South Carolina Collaborative Announces Plan To Cover 160,000 Uninsured Residents30 Jan 2008

Medical Students / Training News
U.S. Medical Schools Face Uncharted Territory In Expansion Efforts04 Feb 2008
Partnership Extends Funding For Bioscience Summer Internship02 Feb 2008
Twenty Ontario Council Of University Libraries Benefit From Expansion Of Resources With Springer EBooks02 Feb 2008
Queensland Home Of Student Leaders In 2008, Australia31 Jan 2008
Science Misses Out In Postgraduate Boom, UK31 Jan 2008

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
TMA Unveils The "Texas Medicare Manifesto"04 Feb 2008
Alameda County Seniors And Disabled People Get Affordable And Convenient Health Care04 Feb 2008
Second Economic Stimulus Bill Could Include Medicaid Funding Increase04 Feb 2008
Number Of U.S. Residents Enrolled In Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Increases By 6.2% This Year; CMS Reduces Benefit Cost Estimates04 Feb 2008
President Bush's $3T FY 2009 Budget Would Freeze Domestic Spending, Seek Nearly $200B In Savings From Federal Health Programs04 Feb 2008
Reports Examine Extra MA Benefits, Link Between Technological Changes And Health Care Spending03 Feb 2008
In Unfolding Budget Debate, Alliance To Spotlight Flawed MedPAC Policy Guidance02 Feb 2008
New York Gov. Spitzer Seeks To Expand SCHIP, Create Health Care Program Hotline01 Feb 2008
Robert Ball, Architect Of Medicare, Dies In Maryland01 Feb 2008
Senate Committee Passes Economic Stimulus Bill Without Medicaid Funding Increase01 Feb 2008
Senate Finance Committee Seeks To Reduce Payments, Impose Restrictions On Some MA Plans01 Feb 2008
Proposed Medicare Cuts Will Harm Hospitals While Helping Insurance Industry, USA01 Feb 2008
President Bush To Call For Large Cuts In Medicare Spending Growth, Major Medicaid Savings01 Feb 2008
Samples Used To Study Medicare Coverage Differ Significantly From Actual Medicare Population01 Feb 2008
Lautenberg Bill To Cap Tricare Health Care Costs For Military, Guard, Reserves, Retirees And Families Signed Into Law, USA01 Feb 2008
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing To Review Efforts To Expand SCHIP In 200731 Jan 2008
Statement On CMS Announcement Regarding Phase I Of Medicare Health Support - DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance31 Jan 2008
House Passes Economic Stimulus Package Without Medicaid Funding; Senator To Introduce Amendment To Include Funding In Senate Package31 Jan 2008
President Punts On Medicare, USA30 Jan 2008
Four Out Of Five Voters Favor Stronger Medicare Coverage For Wheelchairs, Oxygen, And Other Home Medical Equipment And Services30 Jan 2008
Media Accounts Of Recent Study On Health Care Spending 'Wrong,' Opinion Piece States30 Jan 2008
Health Affairs Web Exclusive Examines State Coverage Expansions30 Jan 2008
House Speaker Pelosi Discusses Health Care Initiatives, Other Democratic Priorities For 200830 Jan 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights SCHIP Developments In Louisiana, Utah30 Jan 2008
CMS Proposes Stronger Protections For Beneficiaries Using Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, And Supplies, USA29 Jan 2008
Opinion Pieces Address President Bush's Upcoming State Of The Union Address29 Jan 2008
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases New Data On Medicare Drug Plans, Report On MA Special Needs Plans29 Jan 2008
CQ's Carey Discusses Second SCHIP Override Vote, Economic Stimulus Package, Entitlement Spending Task Force29 Jan 2008
Hospital Groups Object To Expansion Of Medicare Auditing Program, Saying Contingency Fees Encourage Auditors To Be Too Aggressive29 Jan 2008
Coalition Calls For State Medicaid Aid In Economic Stimulus Package29 Jan 2008

Mental Health News
The Effects Of Multiple Deployments On Soldiers And Their Families03 Feb 2008
Global Suicide Risk Factors Appear Consistent01 Feb 2008
Taoiseach And Minister For Health And Children Announce The Office For Disability And Mental Health And The Office For Older People, Ireland31 Jan 2008
Don't Use Mental Health Legislation To Lock Untreatable People Away, Says Doctors, UK31 Jan 2008
Mind Comments On A New Report That Shows Patients Are Living In Fear30 Jan 2008
Tennessean Examines Group That Provides Mental Health Services To Immigrants, Refugees29 Jan 2008

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
Medical Imaging Embedded Systems Expertise Expands, UK04 Feb 2008
EPIX Pharmaceuticals Reaches Agreement With FDA On Protocol, Initiates Re-Read Of Vasovist(TM) Phase 3 Images01 Feb 2008
Positron Emission Tomography Superior To Standard Evaluation Tools In Measuring Response To Treatment01 Feb 2008
Overcoming Challenging Delivery Of MRI Magnets - New Access Road Built Especially For The Bulky And Heavy Delivery, UK31 Jan 2008
Toshiba Receives FDA Clearance For Vantage Titan MR System30 Jan 2008
Escalon(R) Announces FDA 510(K) Clearance For VascuView(TM) Visual Ultrasound System For Assisted Vascular Access30 Jan 2008
FDA Grants Medtronic Approval To Begin Clinical Trial Of First Pacemaker System Designed For Safe Use In MRI Machines29 Jan 2008

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Tamiflu Resistance Among Some Influenza Flu Virus Samples In Europe02 Feb 2008
Cepheid Receives Health Canada Medical Device License For Xpert MRSA(TM) Test And GeneXpert(R) System30 Jan 2008

Muscular Dystrophy / ALS News
Polyplus-Transfection Has Produced The First GMP-quality Clinical Batch Of Its Nucleic Acid Transfer Agent03 Feb 2008
Welsh Demand Stronger Muscle Services, UK31 Jan 2008

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Paralysis Outbreak In Meat Workers Handling Pigs' Brains04 Feb 2008
Disease Progression In ALS Slowed By Targeting Astrocytes04 Feb 2008
Identification Of Brain Region That Can Be Stimulated To Reduce The Cognitive Deficits Of Sleep Deprivation04 Feb 2008
Determination Of Important Neurotransmitter Regulator Structure04 Feb 2008
Gene Essential For Prenatal Development Of Nervous System Characterized By Trainor Lab04 Feb 2008
Brain Tumor Research Boosted By Simons Foundation Grant04 Feb 2008
Amyloid As A Depot For The Formulation Of Long-Acting Drugs04 Feb 2008