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Abortion News
Tennessee AG Cooper Says 'Partial-Birth' Abortion Law Would Be 'Constitutionally Suspect'07 Mar 2008
Ill. House Majority Leader, Advocates Introduce Bill To Bar Abortion, Birth Control Restrictions07 Mar 2008
Grand Jury Investigating Planned Parenthood Clinic Will Not Issue Indictment06 Mar 2008
Missouri Antiabortion Groups Revise Ballot Proposal Aimed At Restricting Abortion05 Mar 2008
Judge Rules Illinois Parental Notification Law To Remain On Hold05 Mar 2008
Arizona, Wisconsin, Virginia Take Action On Abortion-Related Legislation04 Mar 2008

Aid / Disasters News
UNICEF Statement On Situation In Gaza05 Mar 2008

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
DrugScope: UN Drug Experts Must Condemn Human Rights Abuses10 Mar 2008
Curing Addiction With Cannabis Medicines09 Mar 2008
Alcohol Can Benefit The Hearts Of New Drinkers09 Mar 2008
Drinking And Aggression Among University Students Often Depends On The Context09 Mar 2008
College Students Using Prescription Drugs Without A Prescription Are Prone To Drug Abuse08 Mar 2008
Different Brain Regions Affect Who May Or May Not Develop Alcohol Problems In Children Of Alcoholics08 Mar 2008
College Drinking Problems Could Be Curbed By Parental Supervision During High School07 Mar 2008
Moderate Alcohol Consumption In Middle Age Can Lower Cardiac Risk07 Mar 2008
Government Of Canada Helps Parents Understand The Dangers Of Drugs By Launching Advertising Campaign06 Mar 2008
New Way To Screen Infants For Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Suggested By Study06 Mar 2008
Narcotics Control Group Criticises Celebrity Endorsement Of Drugs05 Mar 2008
Alcoholic Fatty Liver And Cannabinoid-Blocking Weight-Loss Drug05 Mar 2008
Study Of Deviance Proneness In Marijuana Use05 Mar 2008
Small Study Shows Marijuana Does Not Increase Risk Of Head, Neck Cancer05 Mar 2008
Worse Outcomes For A Substance-Abuse Disorder Likely When Accompanied By PTSD05 Mar 2008
Deficits Found In Frontal Brain Activation Of Children At Risk Of Developing A Substance-Use Disorder05 Mar 2008
Mortality Risk Influenced By Quantity And Frequency Of Drinking05 Mar 2008
BMA Comment On 24-hour Licensing Review, UK05 Mar 2008
Brain Chemistry Ties Anxiety And Alcoholism05 Mar 2008
Drug Strategy: Can The Government Deliver? UK04 Mar 2008
Alcohol Ban Leads To Increased Drug Use04 Mar 2008

Allergy News
Food "superallergies": The First Italian Study Proves That They Can Be Cured With The Incriminated Allergen09 Mar 2008
Allergic Response Tied To Lipid Molecules In Cell Membrane09 Mar 2008
Overcoming Allergic Reactions To Soy07 Mar 2008

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Increased Level Of Magnetic Iron Oxides Found In Alzheimer's Disease10 Mar 2008
Alzheimer's Study: Grief Is Heaviest Burden For Caregivers07 Mar 2008
Earlier Diagnosis Of Dementia And Alzheimer's Disease From PET's Targeted Imaging06 Mar 2008
Medical Organizations Issue New Guideline On Drugs To Treat Dementia06 Mar 2008
Diagnosis Of Dementia Brings Relief, Not Depression04 Mar 2008

Anxiety / Stress News
Biochip Useful In The Screening And Diagnostic Assessment Of Stress10 Mar 2008
Risk Of Anxiety Disorders May Be Increased By Gene Variants04 Mar 2008

Arthritis News
Risk Of Heart Attacks And Strokes Reduced By Arthritis Medications06 Mar 2008
Endo Licenses U.S. Rights For Voltaren(R) Gel -- The First FDA-Approved Topical Treatment For Relief Of Osteoarthritis Pain06 Mar 2008
Precursors To Bone-Eating Cells Likely Target Of Next-Generation Arthritis Treatments04 Mar 2008
Rheumatoid Arthritis And Misdiagnoses04 Mar 2008
Does Your Kid Just Have Growing Pains - Or Arthritis?04 Mar 2008

Autism News
Drosophila Drug Screen For Fragile X Syndrome Finds Promising Compounds And Potential Drug Targets10 Mar 2008
Vaccine Autism Case Gets US Government Compensation07 Mar 2008
Clues To Autism Found In Sticky Blood Protein05 Mar 2008
Reaching Out To Siblings In The Shadow Of Autism04 Mar 2008

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
PharmAthene Completes Pharmacokinetic Studies Of Protexia(R); Program On Target For IND Filing In 200807 Mar 2008
MIT's PANTHER Sensor Quickly Detects Pathogens05 Mar 2008

Biology / Biochemistry News
Computers Explain Why Pears May Become Brown During Commercial Storage10 Mar 2008
2009 Clinical Scientist Awards In Translational Research Named10 Mar 2008
Health And Sustainability: Metabolic Engineering VII09 Mar 2008
New Polymers Engineered To Change Their Stiffness And Strength When Exposed To Liquids09 Mar 2008
New Partnership With The Biophysical Society Announced By Cell Press08 Mar 2008
Gretchen Daily, Stanford Biologist, To Be Awarded 2008 Sophie Prize In Norway08 Mar 2008
Understanding Of The Interrelationship Of Aging And Cancer Derived From How Worms Protect Their Chromosomes07 Mar 2008
New Insights Into How Plant Toxin Ricin Kills Cells Could Help Scientists Develop Drugs To Counteract Poisonings07 Mar 2008
People With Albinism Wanted For Survey, Australia07 Mar 2008
Newly Defined Signaling Pathway Could Mean Better Biofuel Sources07 Mar 2008
MIT Researchers Demonstrate Protective Role Of MicroRNA - Genetic Snippets Linked To Cancer Also Key To Embryonic Cell Development07 Mar 2008
First International Conference On Multifunctional, Hybrid And Nanomaterials07 Mar 2008
Emulating Cellular Construction Methods06 Mar 2008
Mitotic Cell Cycle Progression Epigenetic Regulation By The MMB/dREAM Complex06 Mar 2008
New Technique Takes A Big Step In Examination Of Small Structures06 Mar 2008
Complex Pigment Mixtures Visualized In Living Cells05 Mar 2008
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation Online Early March 3, 200804 Mar 2008

Bipolar News
Breast Cancer Drug Tamoxifen May Decrease Mania Of Bipolar Disorder05 Mar 2008

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Roche Statement Regarding Tamiflu U.S. Label Revision05 Mar 2008
Reports Of Increased Survival In Bird Flu Patients Taking Tamiflu04 Mar 2008

Blood / Hematology News
FDA Grants Priority Review For Promacta / Revolade (Eltrombopag)10 Mar 2008
Heparin May Be Contaminated, Say German Authorities08 Mar 2008
Some Anemia Treatment Agents Increase Risk Of Blood Clots And Death In Cancer Patients08 Mar 2008
ProMetic Reports Continued Positive Data In PBI 1402 Phase II Trial In Chemotherapy Induced Anemia07 Mar 2008
From Combat To Consumer: New Bandage Stops Bleeding Fast06 Mar 2008
Baxter Heparin Contaminant Found06 Mar 2008
EU Commission Approves Updated Prescribing Information For Aranesp(R)06 Mar 2008
China Releases New Regulations That Aim To Strengthen Supervision, Management Of Blood Collection Centers05 Mar 2008
FDA Grants Priority Review For Promacta(R) / REVOLADE(R) (eltrombopag)04 Mar 2008

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Depuy Mitek Launches New Fixation Systems For Rotator Cuff And ACL Repair10 Mar 2008
Depuy Spine Poised For Continued Growth10 Mar 2008
Depuy Orthopaedics Inc. Poised For Trauma Growth As It Launches New Anatomic Locked Plating Systems (A.L.P.S.)10 Mar 2008
Depuy Orthopaedics Launches Pinnacle(TM) Hip Solutions With Trueglide(TM) Technology10 Mar 2008
Depuy Orthopaedics Launches Significant Enhancements To Its Sigma(R) Knee Product Portfolio10 Mar 2008
Sore Step Relief: New Treatments For Plantar Fasciitis09 Mar 2008
Web-Based Tool To Predict Risk Of Bone Fracture07 Mar 2008
Hitting The Links May Stress Out New Knees07 Mar 2008
Broken Shoulder: No Laughing Matter07 Mar 2008
How Old Is Too Old To Repair The ACL?06 Mar 2008
Orthopaedic Complications And The Diabetic Patient06 Mar 2008
Back To Basics: Aspirin After Knee Surgery06 Mar 2008
RTI Biologics Announces Launch Of Fresh-Stored Osteochondral Allograft06 Mar 2008
Osteotech Receives FDA Clearance For Plexur M(TM) Biocomposite05 Mar 2008
Stem Cells Prevented From Becoming Cartilage By Toxins In Cigarette Smoke04 Mar 2008
NicOx Initiates Two Large ABPM Studies For Naproxcinod In Hypertensive Patients With Osteoarthritis04 Mar 2008

Breast Cancer News
Can Aspirin Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?10 Mar 2008
Cardiac Effects Associated With Breast Cancer Treatment Appear Lower09 Mar 2008
Link Found Between Vegetables And Decreased Risk Of Breast Cancer09 Mar 2008
Estrogen Levels May Determine Breast Cancer Recurrence08 Mar 2008
Blocking Fugitive Cancer Cells By Stopping Blood Cells That Aid Them07 Mar 2008
Susan G. Komen For The Cure Announces Global Promise Fund To Help Women Worldwide - Grants Will Help Countries Address, Decrease Breast Cancer Deaths07 Mar 2008
Why Tumor Cells Resist Popular Breast Cancer Drug - UC Davis Cancer Center Researchers Show07 Mar 2008
Bertrand Study Finds Significant Value In Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) As An Adjunctive Procedure In Breast Diagnostics07 Mar 2008
Breast Cancer Could Be Reduced And Existing Sufferers Helped By Drugs Like Aspirin07 Mar 2008
Breast Cancer Recurrence Linked To High Levels Of Estrogen07 Mar 2008
Breast Cancer Is The Focus Of New Revelations In Epigenetic Control06 Mar 2008
Olivia's "Cruise For Our Cause'' Sails During Women's History Month To Support Women's Health Education Research06 Mar 2008
Breast Cancer Risk Lingered Years After Women Discontinued Estrogen-Progestin Therapy, Stanford Researcher Says06 Mar 2008
New Model For Breast Cancer Risk Assessment In Multiple Ethnic Groups Validated By UCSF Researchers05 Mar 2008
Provista Life Sciences & Sonora Quest Laboratories Team Up On The BT Test(TM), A New Blood Test For Breast Cancer05 Mar 2008
Researchers Identify New Genetic Marker For Breast Cancer04 Mar 2008
Cancer Institute Announces New Study To Compare Effectiveness Of Breast Cancer Treatments Tykerb, Herceptin04 Mar 2008

Cancer / Oncology News
Prestigious Burroughs Wellcome Fund Award Won By Lombardi Cancer Center's Toretsky10 Mar 2008
MIT Researchers Devise New Cell-sorting System - Process Could Yield Low-cost Tool For Diagnosing Cancer, Other Diseases10 Mar 2008
GammaCan Announces Positive Testing Results In The Development Of VitiGam(TM) For The Treatment Of Melanoma10 Mar 2008
Chester County Non-Profit Organization Is First Out Of The Gate To Give Cancer Patients An Emotional And Physical Boost Of Horse Power10 Mar 2008
Breakthroughs In Cancer Research At American Association For Cancer Research 2008 Annual Meeting07 Mar 2008
Ozone-Oxygen Administration In Cancer Therapy07 Mar 2008
ActivBiotics Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation For Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic, M40403, In Oral Mucositis Of Cancer07 Mar 2008
Phase I/II Studies Of IMC-A12 In Pediatric Cancer Patients Commence Enrollment07 Mar 2008
Cell Recycling Protects Tumor Cells From Anti-Cancer Therapy07 Mar 2008
Increased Cancer Risk With Congenital Abnormalities06 Mar 2008
New Ovarian Cancer Test Now Available In Europe06 Mar 2008
ACT Obtains Exclusive License To Dual Mechanism Anti-Cancer Therapeutic From The University Of Louisville's Brown Cancer Cent06 Mar 2008
PET/CT Planning Beneficial For Head And Neck Cancer Patients - Combining Imaging Modalities Provides Excellent Clinical Outcomes05 Mar 2008
CiC To Offer Organisations Specialist Cancer Counselling In New Partnership, UK05 Mar 2008
Marijuana Does Not Increase Risk Of Head, Neck Cancer According To Small Study05 Mar 2008
Head And Neck Cancer Patients Benefit From PET/CT Planning05 Mar 2008
Sequenom Releases Cancer EpiPanel For High-Throughput Methylation Profiling Of Cancer-Associated Genes05 Mar 2008
Malignant Tumor Cells Controlled By Protein In Embryonic Stem Cells04 Mar 2008
Treatment For Solid Tumors May Improve With New Target For Cancer Therapy04 Mar 2008
AICR Hails Local Efforts To Improve Health - Could Help Prevent Cancer In Large Numbers, Experts Say04 Mar 2008
LA BioMed Researcher Says "Unexpected" Increase In Cancer Risk Found In Follow-Up Study To Women's Health Initiative04 Mar 2008
Researchers ID Promising New Cancer Drug04 Mar 2008
"Innocent Bystanders" Can Be The Cause Of Tumor Development04 Mar 2008
Researcher At University Of The Basque Country Studies Factors That Enhance Autonomy Of Cancer Patients04 Mar 2008
Publication In Clinical Cancer Research Confirms Ability Of Peregrine's Bavituximab To Target Tumor Blood Vessels With Excellent Specificity04 Mar 2008
Pharmatech Teams Up With Systems Medicine LLC And The Sarcoma Foundation Of America For A Phase II Myxoid Liposarcoma Trial04 Mar 2008
Thomson Healthcare Cancer Profiler Used In Study04 Mar 2008

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Global Launch Of First International Women's Heart Health Advocacy Drive10 Mar 2008
Comprehensive Diagnosis Of Heart Disease With A Single CT Scan - MUSC Team Reports Initial Findings10 Mar 2008
New 300mg Loading Dose Tablet For Plavix® Receives Positive Opinion From The European Committee For Medicinal Products (CHMP)10 Mar 2008
Study Reports Taxus Stent Twice As Effective As Bare-Metal Stents In Diabetics10 Mar 2008
JACC Identifies DEFER With 5 Year Outcomes As Landmark Trial09 Mar 2008
News From Molecular And Cellular Proteomics07 Mar 2008
Pericarditis Inflammation That Mimics Heart Attack Symptoms06 Mar 2008
Pacemaker Tune Up Works Chemical Wonders On Damaged Hearts In Dogs06 Mar 2008
NewCardio Receives European Patent For CardioBip(TM)06 Mar 2008
Atherosclerosis Treatment May Benefit From New Potential Drug Target05 Mar 2008
Underutilization Of Statins, Aspirin And Beta-Blockers In Women05 Mar 2008
Coalition To Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Seeks New Icon To Raise Awareness And Increase Dialogue05 Mar 2008
Comprehensive Diagnosis Of Heart Disease With A Single CT Scan05 Mar 2008
Risk Of Death For Heart Attack Patients Raised By Clinical Depression Even Years Later04 Mar 2008
Older Patients Experience A "Nearly Inescapable Obligation" To Pursue Cardiac Interventions04 Mar 2008
Researchers Describe Mechanisms By Which Capon Gene Causes Heart Rhythm Disturbances04 Mar 2008
Boston Scientific Announces European Approval Of New Heart Failure Lead04 Mar 2008
Boston Scientific Announces First Implant Of New Device To Treat Heart Failure04 Mar 2008

Caregivers / Homecare News
Long-Term Care Organizations Select Kronos(R) To Attract And Retain Best Quality Caregivers06 Mar 2008
High Numbers Of Children With Special Needs Have Health Insurance, Regular Caregivers, HRSA Survey Finds05 Mar 2008
Latest Release Of Web-Based Quality Assurance System Assists Nursing Homes In Improving Resident Care And Quality Of Life05 Mar 2008

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Miami Group Works To Address High Cervical Cancer Rate Among Haitian-American Women10 Mar 2008
GSK Cervical Cancer Vaccine Demonstrates Protection For Up To 6.4 Years, Latest Data Shows10 Mar 2008
Call For Equal Access To Cervical Cancer Treatment For All Women And Girls07 Mar 2008
Cervical Cancer/HPV Vaccine Awareness Up, But More Efforts Needed To Ensure Access And Availability07 Mar 2008
New Findings Support Alternatives To Pap Test06 Mar 2008
Nventa Evaluation Complete For First Three Cohorts In HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial04 Mar 2008
Operator Expertise Matters When Carrying Out Ultrasounds To Detect Ovarian Cancer04 Mar 2008

Cholesterol News
Cholesterol-Lowering Power Of Dietitian Visits05 Mar 2008

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
An Open Source Solution To Manage Clinical Trial Data; Aberrant Mucin Assembly Induces Colitis04 Mar 2008

Colorectal Cancer News
Colorectal Cancer Gene Identified By Case Western Reserve University Researchers10 Mar 2008
Digestive Health Experts Urge More Americans To Get Screened For Colorectal Cancer09 Mar 2008
New Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Focus On Prevention07 Mar 2008
Flat Colon Lesions Identified And Removed Using Colonoscopy07 Mar 2008
Recommendations On Colorectal Cancer Screening Updated By New Guidelines07 Mar 2008
New Guidelines Favoring Tests That Prevent Colorectal Cancer Supported By AGA06 Mar 2008
PhytoMedical's Latest Anti-Cancer Compounds Kill Human Colon Cancer Cells05 Mar 2008
Red Meat Consumption Linked To Colorectal Cancer: Experts Offer New Advice For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month04 Mar 2008

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
MCPHS Launches Innovative Online Master Of Applied Natural Products Program10 Mar 2008
Silver Jubilee Celebrations For British Holistic Medical Association07 Mar 2008
Poor Practice In The Unlicensed Herbal Sector - MHRA Warns The Public To Be Vigilant, UK06 Mar 2008
Cancer Cures In The Herbal Pharmacy05 Mar 2008
Aromatherapy May Improve Mood But Will Not Make You Better05 Mar 2008
Aromatherapy May Make You Feel Good, But It Won't Make You Well04 Mar 2008

Compliance News
Sensor Necklace Aims To Increase Drug Compliance06 Mar 2008

Conferences News
Society For Biomolecular Sciences 14th Annual Conference & Exhibition08 Mar 2008
American Chemical Society National Meeting In New Orleans, April 6-10, 200808 Mar 2008
Medimix International To Present Paper On Healthcare Politics At PBIRG Annual Convention, May 18-21, Washington, D.C.05 Mar 2008
BIO-Europe Spring(R) 2008 To Feature Biotech's Biggest Names To Explore The Hottest Issues In The Industry05 Mar 2008
CLSI Announces To Your Good Health Workshop05 Mar 2008
2008 Annual Meeting Of The National Academy Of Sciences04 Mar 2008

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Surgeons Assemble On Capitol Hill For Landmark Advocacy Conference -Joint Surgical Advocacy Conference To Be Held March 9-11, 2008, In Washington10 Mar 2008
American Society For Laser Medicine And Surgery Hosts Scientific Conference In Kissimmee, Florida10 Mar 2008
Technology Minimizes Risk Of Postoperative Facial Paresis05 Mar 2008
Cosmetic Surgery - Concise Guide For The Public, Oxford Univerity Press05 Mar 2008

Crohn's News
Early Data On Cimzia® Shows Promise In Crohn's Patients Without Infliximab06 Mar 2008

Cystic Fibrosis News
Cystic Fibrosis Development Better Understood10 Mar 2008
First Step To Create Cystic Fibrosis Model Using Pigs07 Mar 2008
Mpex Candidate, MP-376, Granted U.S. Orphan Drug Status For The Treatment Of Cystic Fibrosis05 Mar 2008

Dentistry News
'First Step In Right Direction' On Decontamination Issue, British Dental Association, UK10 Mar 2008
Patient Experience Of NHS Dentistry Must Be Included In Performance Measures, Urges The BDA, UK07 Mar 2008
NHS Dental Patients Should Get National Insurance Refund Says Dental Practitioners Association, UK06 Mar 2008
British Dental Association Calls For Assurances That Quality Of Dentists' Training Will Not Be Compromised, UK06 Mar 2008
Dentistry Graduates To Complete Training In Areas Of Patient Need, UK06 Mar 2008
Dental Practitioners Association Welcomes Extended Protection For NHS Dental Budget, UK06 Mar 2008
More U.S. Teeth Susceptible To Silent Enamel Eating Syndrome06 Mar 2008
Array BioPharma Announces Positive Phase 2 Top-Line Results In Inflammatory Pain Clinical Trial05 Mar 2008
Zila To Launch ViziLite Plus In The United Kingdom05 Mar 2008
British Dental Association Welcomes High Court's Decision To Reject Unfair Termination Clause In PCT Contracts04 Mar 2008

Depression News
GSK Statement On MHRA Investigation10 Mar 2008
U.S. Soldiers Experience Increased Rates Of Depression, PTSD On Third, Fourth Tours In Iraq, Study Finds10 Mar 2008
Switching Medications And Adding Psychotherapy Can Help Teenagers With Depression When Initial Treatment Is Ineffective07 Mar 2008
Do Low Testosterone Levels Influence Depression In Older Men?06 Mar 2008
Unsubstantiated Chemical Imbalance Theory Of Depression Perpetuated By Media04 Mar 2008

Dermatology News
Surprising Findings Of Indoor Tanning Behavior Study10 Mar 2008
Teen Girls Aren't The Only Ones Tanning Indoors Older Adults Do, Too09 Mar 2008
Onset Therapeutics Announces Launch Of Anestafoam(TM), A Novel Topical Anesthetic Foam08 Mar 2008
Ivermectin Kills Head Lice Resistant To Standard Treatments07 Mar 2008
Tanning Bed Usage Rises Significantly, Despite Warnings06 Mar 2008
XTRAC(R) Excimer Laser Found Effective In Treating Moderate To Severe Psoriasis Patients05 Mar 2008
Allergan Comments On The United States Department Of Justice Subpoena For The Production Of Documents Relating To Promotional Practices Of BOTOX05 Mar 2008
Understanding How The Drug Isotretinoin Zaps Acne04 Mar 2008

Diabetes News
American Diabetes Association Shines Additional Light On Diabetes Prevention And Treatment Worldwide: Adds ADA Event Knowledge To Ekatius10 Mar 2008
Alkermes Provides Update On Inhaled Insulin Program10 Mar 2008
New Method Can Revolutionise Diabetes Research10 Mar 2008
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Announces That The SUN-MICRO Phase 3 Clinical Trial Failed To Meet Its Primary Efficacy Endpoint09 Mar 2008
'Fasting Switch' Disabled By Chronically Elevated Blood Sugar Levels07 Mar 2008
Simple Test To Unlock The Diabetes Roulette In Children07 Mar 2008
Maternal Diabetes Causes Damage To Offspring's Beta Cell Functions07 Mar 2008
New National Clinical Director For Diabetes, UK07 Mar 2008
Type 2 Diabetes May Be Caused By Intestinal Dysfunction06 Mar 2008
Synvista Therapeutics Highlights Newly Published Data Demonstrating The Value Of Haptoglobin Genotype Testing In People With Diabetes06 Mar 2008
Specialist Nurses Could Save NHS 100 Million Pounds, UK06 Mar 2008
Paradoxical Frog's Leap Forward For Diabetes06 Mar 2008
Sri Lankan Diabetes Centre Awarded International Diabetes Federation Grant05 Mar 2008
Black Tea May Help Fight Type 2 Diabetes04 Mar 2008
New Awareness And Prevention Series For Community Health Events Released By NIDDK04 Mar 2008
Keck School Receives 11 Million Dollars Gift To Fight Diabetes, Cancer, USA04 Mar 2008
Black Tea And Diabetes04 Mar 2008

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Tinnitus, Helping Search For A Cure, British Tinnitus Association, UK07 Mar 2008
Special Cells Alerted By Irritating Smells, NIH-Funded Study Finds05 Mar 2008

Eating Disorders News
New Findings About The Brain Lead To Treatment For Eating Disturbances09 Mar 2008
NATA Publishes Position Statement On Disordered Eating Among Athletes06 Mar 2008
Testosterone Could Guard Against Eating Disorders04 Mar 2008

Endocrinology News
Rare Syndrome Provides Clues On Obesity, Blood Pressure04 Mar 2008

Epilepsy News
Epilepsy Action Provides New Service For Helpline Users, UK07 Mar 2008

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Daily Vardenafil For 6 Months Has No Detrimental Effects On Semen Characteristics Or Reproductive Hormones In Men With Normal Baseline Levels08 Mar 2008

Eye Health / Blindness News
Do Fungi Cause Retinopathies?10 Mar 2008
Carl Zeiss Meditec Introduces New Humphrey Field Analyzer For Glaucoma Management And Blindness Prevention10 Mar 2008
More Than 95 Percent Satisfaction Rate Worldwide Reported By LASIK Patients10 Mar 2008
Alcon Presents Clinical Trial Data On Anecortave Acetate For Glaucoma10 Mar 2008
American Glaucoma Society Honors Glaucoma Research Foundation And The Glaucoma Foundation With 2008 AGS President's Award07 Mar 2008
Glaucoma Risk Questionnaire06 Mar 2008
Future Diagnostic Laptop Technology To Tackle Challenge Of Early Global Glaucoma Detection06 Mar 2008
Eye Disease In Canines Identified; Potential For Human Treatment05 Mar 2008
Who Is Likely To Get Dry Eye Syndrome After LASIK Surgery Discovered By Scientists04 Mar 2008
Concern At Ophthalmologist Workforce Shortages - RANZCO, New Zealand04 Mar 2008
"Lazy Eye" Treatment Shows Promise In Adults04 Mar 2008

Fertility News
Fertility Centers Of Illinois Seeks In Vitro Fertilization Patients For Clinical Trial Of Investigational Drug That Promotes Pregnancy10 Mar 2008
ContraVac Receives FDA Approval For Post-Vasectomy Home Sperm Test05 Mar 2008

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
FDA Approval Of Drug-Eluting Bead Clinical Trial In Patients With Hepatic Colo-rectal Metastases10 Mar 2008
Scientists Successfully Treat New Mouse Model Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease07 Mar 2008
Bloody Diarrhea Can Indicate Ischemic Colitis06 Mar 2008
Ception Therapeutics Initiates Phase II/III Clinical Trial For Its Lead Product Reslizumab In Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE) In Children06 Mar 2008
Piedmont Gastroenterology Specialists Selects ProVation Software For Physician And Nursing Documentation05 Mar 2008
PillCam(R) SB Visualizes Disease Severity, Guides Treatment And Provides Better Sensitivity For The Detection Of Villus Atrophy04 Mar 2008

Genetics News
Research Findings Advance Our Understanding Of Gene Expression10 Mar 2008
Genetic Research Unveils Common Origins For Distinct Clinical Diagnoses10 Mar 2008
Researchers See History Of Life In The Structure Of Transfer RNA09 Mar 2008
Sequencing Of The Giant Panda Genome09 Mar 2008
Nanorings: Small, Rigid DNA Rings With A Gap For The Incorporation Of Functional Molecules08 Mar 2008
Some Branches On Animal Tree Of Life Rearranged Following Brown-Led Study08 Mar 2008
The Structural Alphabet Of RNA Discovered By Researchers07 Mar 2008
The Complexity Of Disease Phenotypes07 Mar 2008
Mice With Gene Deletion Provide Clues To Prader-Willi Syndrome In Stanford/Packard Study06 Mar 2008
Embryonic Stem Cell State Sustained By Molecular Alliance05 Mar 2008
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Features High-throughput Methods For Analyzing Gene Activity04 Mar 2008
High-Throughput Methods For Analyzing Gene Activity Featured In Cold Spring Harbor Protocols04 Mar 2008
New York Times Letters To The Editor Address Concerns About Genetic Discrimination By Employers, Health Insurers04 Mar 2008
Lords Science Committee To Investigate Genomic Medicine, UK04 Mar 2008

Gout News
Gout Risk Linked To Genes10 Mar 2008

Headache / Migraine News
Taking Headache Seriously, UK05 Mar 2008

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Three Of Five Largest U.S. Health Insurers Receive Low Approval Ratings In Survey Of Hospital Executives10 Mar 2008
UNC Health Care Requiring Patients To Pay Costs Up Front10 Mar 2008
New York Attorney General Issues New Subpoenas To Health Insurers In Fraud Investigation10 Mar 2008
Lawmakers Discuss Funding For Indian Health Service Facilities10 Mar 2008
Survey Of Hospital Execs Reveals Stark Differences Among Health Insurance Companies10 Mar 2008
Attorney General Martha Coakley Releases Report On Caritas Christi Health Care System, Massachusetts07 Mar 2008
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Discuss Health Care Issues In Presidential Election07 Mar 2008
Los Angeles City Attorney Expands Probe Of Improperly Canceled Insurance Policies To Blue Cross Of California07 Mar 2008
Big Three Automakers Reduce Health Care Spending By $2.1B From 200507 Mar 2008
Sen. Wyden Promotes Universal Health Care Plan At AHIP Meeting07 Mar 2008
Democratic Lawmakers Call On GAO To Study Individual Health Insurance Market, Including Effectiveness Of State High-Risk Pools07 Mar 2008
Washington House Approves Bill To Require Insurance Commissioner Approval For Individual Policy Rate Increases06 Mar 2008
Oregon To Use Lottery To Fill Remaining Spots In State Health Plan06 Mar 2008
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Approval Of Agreement By GM, UAW To Establish Health Benefit Trust06 Mar 2008
SHPS Survey Results On Best Benefits Practices For Self-Insured Employers Parallels Findings Reported In The New England Journal Of Medicine, UK06 Mar 2008
Editorial, Opinion Piece Address Issues Related To Health Care Proposals Of Democratic Presidential Candidates05 Mar 2008
Massachusetts Senate President Proposes Legislation Aimed At Controlling State Health Care Costs05 Mar 2008
Letters To The Editor Discuss Long-Term Care Insurance Policies, State Partnerships04 Mar 2008
Prescription Drugs Often Cost Less At Retail Pharmacies Than Through Colorado Program04 Mar 2008
Massachusetts Rejects Insurer Bids For Subsidized Health Coverage Program04 Mar 2008
New York Times Examines Coming General Election Debate On Health Care, Lack Of Discussion About Reducing Medicare, Medicaid Costs04 Mar 2008

Hearing / Deafness News
More Than Meets The Ear In Successful Cocktail Party Conversations05 Mar 2008
Quality Of Life Improvement Experienced By Cochlear Implant Recipients05 Mar 2008
Celebrating Communication May Is Speech And Hearing Awareness Month04 Mar 2008
Males And Females Protected From Hearing Loss By 'Female Sex Hormone'04 Mar 2008

HIV / AIDS News
HIV/AIDS, Pregnancy And Reproductive Autonomy: Rights And Duties10 Mar 2008
Virtual Human Puts HIV Drug To Test10 Mar 2008
U.N. Should Condemn Promotion Of Unproven Treatments For HIV/AIDS In Gambia, Iran, Human Rights Watch Says10 Mar 2008
India To Manufacture, Distribute Low-Cost Female Condoms To Help Curb Spread Of HIV10 Mar 2008
Group Releases Kampala Declaration, Calls For Increased Funding To Alleviate Health Worker Shortage In Africa10 Mar 2008
POZ Publishes Articles On Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Long-Distance Truck Drivers In U.S.10 Mar 2008
New York City Receives $102M In Ryan White Grants10 Mar 2008
In Novel Strategy Against AIDS, Einstein Researchers Genetically Engineer Immune Cells Into Potent Weapons For Battling HIV Infection10 Mar 2008
Immune Cells Genetically Engineered Into Potent Weapons For Battling HIV07 Mar 2008
Newspapers Publish Opinion Pieces Addressing HIV/AIDS In Black Community07 Mar 2008
Organizations Hold Conference To Discuss HIV/AIDS-Related Issues Among Women In Pakistan07 Mar 2008
Botswana National Youth Council Launches Campaign Aimed At Reducing HIV/AIDS07 Mar 2008
Uganda MPs Assess HIV/AIDS Situation In Country's Northern Region, Effects Of Conflict07 Mar 2008
Illinois House Rejects Legislation That Would Have Repealed Act Requiring Students To Report Their HIV Status07 Mar 2008
First Lady Laura Bush To Visit Haiti To Highlight U.S. HIV/AIDS Programs07 Mar 2008
UQ Health Researchers Tackle AusAID Projects, Australia07 Mar 2008
Countries Must Expand Services To Protect Mothers And Children From HIV/AIDS, Global Health Organizations Urge06 Mar 2008
Improved Tuberculosis Screening Test For HIV Victims06 Mar 2008
Economics Among Challenges Blacks Face With HIV/AIDS, Opinion Piece Says06 Mar 2008
Federal Requirement For Pledge Against Commercial Sex Work Unclear, Letter To Editor Says06 Mar 2008
Fighting HIV/AIDS In Africa Requires More Than 'Fruits Of Science,' Opinion Piece Says06 Mar 2008
Researchers Discover Protein That Could Lead To Development Of HIV Vaccine, New Treatments, Study Says06 Mar 2008
Baltimore Sun Examines Masai Practices That Could Lead To Spread Of HIV06 Mar 2008
Draft Legislation Seeks To Protect People In Malawi From Healers Claiming To Cure HIV/AIDS06 Mar 2008
Mozambican Civil Society Groups To Launch HIV/AIDS Campaign Aimed At Disabled People06 Mar 2008
Faith-Based Organizations Express Support For Needle-Exchange Programs06 Mar 2008
United States Global AIDS Coordinator Recevies Mother Teresa Humanitarian Award06 Mar 2008
Neural Progenitor Cells As Reservoirs For HIV In The Brain05 Mar 2008
Gates Foundation Grant To Expand HIV Controllers Study Received By Mass. General Hospital05 Mar 2008
Economics Among Challenges Blacks Face With HIV/AIDS, Opinion Piece Say05 Mar 2008
Group Releases Report On Rectal Microbicides05 Mar 2008
Increasing Number Of Zimbabweans Living With HIV/AIDS Accessing Antiretroviral Treatment In Mozambique05 Mar 2008
Thailand To Bolster Measures Aimed At Protecting Employees With HIV/AIDS, TB05 Mar 2008
New HIV Cases Among MSM Expected To Increase By Almost 75% In Australian State By 2015, Report Finds05 Mar 2008
Gates Foundation Seeking Grant Proposals For $100M Initiative To Support Research On Infectious Diseases, Including HIV/AIDS05 Mar 2008
One Hour HIV Testing Is Back At Terrence Higgins Trust In Cardiff, UK05 Mar 2008
A Clinical Trial In A Test Tube For AIDS Vaccines Developed By IAVI And VaxDesign Partnership04 Mar 2008
Predicting Who Will Use Microbicides04 Mar 2008
Gene Could Stop Progression Of HIV, Study Finds04 Mar 2008
Safety Board Recommends Study Participants With High Viral Loads Consider Switching From GSK's Antiretroviral Epzicom To Gilead's Truvada04 Mar 2008
Home-Based Care Could Significantly Reduce Mortality Among HIV-Positive Adults, Families In Developing Countries, Study Says04 Mar 2008
New York's HIV/AIDS Names-Based Reporting, Partner Notification Law Has Not Led To Decline In Testing, Study Sa04 Mar 2008
Advocates Launch 19th Annual Black Church Week Of Prayer To Raise Awareness About HIV/AIDS Among Communities Nationwide04 Mar 2008
Editorial On Global AIDS Program04 Mar 2008
HIV Mortality In Poor-Resource Countries Reduced By Antiretroviral Program04 Mar 2008
HIV Breakthrough: Researchers Identify Protein That Fights Immunodeficiency04 Mar 2008

Hypertension News
Blood Pressure Vaccine10 Mar 2008
Switching From Losartan To Candesartan Achieves Significant Reductions In Blood Pressure Over 2 Years07 Mar 2008
Consuming Alcohol May Lead To High Blood Pressure06 Mar 2008
Diabetes Drugs' Side Benefit May Be Explained By New Insight Into Blood Pressure Control05 Mar 2008
A Greater Than Previously Thought Link Between Alcohol And Blood Pressure Found04 Mar 2008
Pharmacopeia Initiates Second Phase 2 Hypertension Study With PS433540 (DARA)04 Mar 2008

Immune System / Vaccines News
GenVec Announces Grant For HSV-2 Vaccine Program09 Mar 2008
DNA Vaccines That Home In On DCs Are More Potent07 Mar 2008
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Statement On Vaccines, Autism And Mitochondrial Disease07 Mar 2008
Northwestern Memorial Study Tests Cancer Drug On Scleroderma Patients07 Mar 2008
CSL Behring Submits BLA Requesting Approval Of C1-Esterase Inhibitor For The Treatment Of Hereditary Angioedema07 Mar 2008
Improved Understanding Of Autoimmune Diseases From Discovery Of New Protein07 Mar 2008
Engineered Protein Shows Potential As A Strep Vaccine06 Mar 2008
Ichor Melanoma Vaccine Clinical Trial Moves To Highest Dose Level06 Mar 2008

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Hairspray Contaminated By New Bacteria10 Mar 2008
New TB Test Means Quicker And Easier Diagnosis For Patients09 Mar 2008
FDA Extends Review Timeline For Additional Indication For Antibiotic DORIBAX(TM)09 Mar 2008
Focus On Eliminating Streptococcus Infections07 Mar 2008
Seeking To Disarm TB's 'Molecular Weapon'06 Mar 2008
Quintiles Data Management Surpasses 300 EDC Trials06 Mar 2008
Toxoplasmosis Treated With Newly Developed Anti-Malarial Medicine05 Mar 2008
Affinium Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Announces Initiation Of A Phase I Clinical Trial For AFN-1252, Its Novel Anti-staphylococcal Antibiotic05 Mar 2008
New Sepsis Treatment Reduces Length of Time in ICU05 Mar 2008
Hospital Testing For Drug Resistant Infections Dramatically Lowers Mortality Rates And Costs05 Mar 2008
eFoodSafety Formulates All-Natural Antibiotic ``Proxorin(TM)''05 Mar 2008
Some Patients May Be Spared An Unnecessary Procedure By New Test For Joint Infection04 Mar 2008
According To University Of Pennsylvania Researchers Viruses Evolve To Play By Host Rules04 Mar 2008
MIT's Smart Pillbox Targets TB04 Mar 2008
APIC Issues Recommendations On How To Have A Healthy Hospital Stay04 Mar 2008

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Detection Of Cancer And Other Diseases May Eventually Be Improved By Assembly Technique For Tiny Wires10 Mar 2008
What Is Boosting The Adoption Of Clinical Diagnostics Automation Systems In Brazil?10 Mar 2008
The Visible Body Launched By Argosy Publishing09 Mar 2008
NCCN Conference Offers A Peek Into Internet Medicine's Future07 Mar 2008
Move Over Galileo, It's Science 2.007 Mar 2008
Officials Say E-Prescribing Technology Bill Likely Will Pass This Year; Forum Discusses Health IT Privacy Concerns07 Mar 2008
Genedata Expands Affymetrix GeneChip-CompatibleTM Status For Exon Expression On GeneChip(R) Microarray Platform06 Mar 2008
Computer Users Given Sense Of Touch Using Magnetic Levitation05 Mar 2008
NoMoreClipboard.com(TM) Launches FroozHIE(TM) Tool To Streamline Clinical Data Comparison And Reconciliation Among Health Care IT Systems05 Mar 2008
Cities At Risk For Terrorism Identified By BIO5 Researcher05 Mar 2008
Record-Breaking HIMSS Conference & Exhibition Reflects Success, Growth Of Healthcare IT Industry04 Mar 2008
Therapeutic Effects Of Injectable Drugs Enhanced By Engineered Nanomedicine System04 Mar 2008

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Hepatitis E Virus Research Goal Is The Development Of Human, Animal Vaccine10 Mar 2008
Chemokine Therapeutics Receives Approval From Health Canada To Commence Phase II Study In Liver Cancer06 Mar 2008
Portopulmonary Hypertension May Be Treated By A Combination Therapy Of 3 Vasodilators05 Mar 2008
In Patients With Advanced Chronic Hepatitis C - Serum Fibrosis Markers Correlate With Liver Fibrosis Stage04 Mar 2008
Potentially Life-Threatening Conditions Revealed By Elevated Liver Enzymes04 Mar 2008
Las Vegas Clinic Shut After Hepatitis C Infections04 Mar 2008

Lung Cancer News
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (CTI) Submits European Marketing Authorization Application For XYOTAX(TM)05 Mar 2008
Surgery For Lung Cancer Holds Lower Risks At Teaching Hospitals05 Mar 2008
Lung Cancer Risk With Vitamin E Pills04 Mar 2008

Lupus News
Child's Play - Lupus Now Magazine Explores Activities For Children With Lupus06 Mar 2008
Kidneys Affected In 40 Percent Of People With Lupus06 Mar 2008

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Protein Mutated In Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Provides Stability07 Mar 2008
Pinpointing Function Of Molecular Switch In Severe Congenital Neutropenia07 Mar 2008
Link Found Between Low Micro-RNA Level And High Gene Activity In AML07 Mar 2008
Leukemia Therapy With Imatinib During Pregnancy May Cause Infant Abnormalities06 Mar 2008

Medical Devices News
Philips Announces HD7 Ultrasound System With High Performance And Versatility10 Mar 2008
Innovative New Cell-Sorting System10 Mar 2008
Switchable Nanovalves: PH-sensitive Pseudorotaxane As Reversible Gate For Drug Nanotransporter10 Mar 2008
Combo MRI/PET Scanner10 Mar 2008
CircuLite Announces Initiation Of European Registration Study For Synergy(TM) Circulatory Assist Device10 Mar 2008
Independent Survey Names CyberKnife(R) System Most Widely Used Extracranial Radiosurgery Technology07 Mar 2008
Recent Medical Device Recall Indicates Need For Patient Protections, NEJM Commentary Says07 Mar 2008
Inventions And Innovations By Surgeons The Focus Of 'Surgery'07 Mar 2008
The Children's Hospital Boston Implements RFID Technology From Mobile Aspects06 Mar 2008
Nano Magnets Made By Bacteria Could One Day Target Tumours05 Mar 2008
Interface Bridging Mind And Body: The Wiimote05 Mar 2008
News From The American Chemical Society Feb. 27, 200804 Mar 2008
Transfer Of Biological Electron Captured In Real Time04 Mar 2008

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Medical Malpractice Developments In Four States10 Mar 2008
ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section To Hold National Program On Emerging Legal And Medical Issues In Workers' Compensation10 Mar 2008
Statement In Response To Media Reports About Gaviscon - Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare UK08 Mar 2008
Did Reckitt Manipulate Gaviscon's Monopoly After It Came Off Patent? UK08 Mar 2008
Massive Las Vegas Hepatitis C Scare Causes Public Health Crisis - Edward M. Bernstein & Associates Files Lawsuits06 Mar 2008
HDMA Supports Administration's Call To Combat Illegal Online Sales Of Prescription Medicines05 Mar 2008
Supreme Court Divided In Decision In Product Liability Case Related To Prescription Drugs05 Mar 2008
Nurse With TB Stuck Off Register, UK04 Mar 2008
Los Angeles Times Examines Product Liability Lawsuits, Potential For Court To Shield Drug Makers04 Mar 2008
HHS Secretary Leavitt Offers Lawmakers Access To Documents Used To Prepare Testimony On Ketek04 Mar 2008

Medical Students / Training News
Michigan Partnership, New Mexico Law, South Dakota Conference Focus On American Indian Health; New Jersey Project Teaches Black Women About HIV/AIDS10 Mar 2008
Three New Medical Schools Join AAMC Membership, USA04 Mar 2008
AAMC, AAU Issue New Guidelines On Managing Conflicts Of Interest04 Mar 2008
Outrage As Pregnant Student Nurses Told - "Buy Your Own Uniforms", UK04 Mar 2008

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Newspapers Examine Proposed Medicaid Rules' Effects On States10 Mar 2008
Health Care Experts Discuss Medicare 'Trigger' Legislation At Forum10 Mar 2008
Senate Conferees Agree On Offsets For Farm Bill That Do Not Include Reduction In Medicare Coverage For Oxygen Equipment10 Mar 2008
Physicians' Prescription: Scrap Medicare Private Insurance Plans07 Mar 2008
TMA Physicians Enthusiastically Applaud Cornyn's Medicare Bill07 Mar 2008
MedPAC Examines 'Bundled Payments' To Hospitals, Doctors07 Mar 2008
Last Chance To Change Medicare Health Plans Before Lock-In On April 1, USA06 Mar 2008
Insurers Propose Banning Certain Medicare Advantage Plan Marketing Tactics06 Mar 2008
Independent Consumer Group Launches Free Interactive Resource To Help Older And Disabled Colorado Residents Navigate Medicare06 Mar 2008
Kohl Reacts To AHIP's Most Recent Pledge To Clean Up Sales And Marketing Tactics Of Medicare Advantage Plans05 Mar 2008
Bush Administration Proposes Offsets For Farm Bill That Include Reduction In Medicare Coverage For Oxygen Equipment05 Mar 2008
CMS Estimates Medicare Physician Payment Cuts, Outlines Cost-Containment Steps05 Mar 2008
HHS Failed To Show Budget Neutrality Before Approving Florida, Vermont Medicaid Waivers, GAO Report Finds05 Mar 2008
Proposed Medicaid Rule Changes Would Cost States $50B In Federal Aid Over Five Years, According To Report05 Mar 2008
CQ's Carey Discusses GAO Report On Medicare Advantage, Mental Health Parity Bill, Indian Health Service Reauthorization, Global AIDS Programs04 Mar 2008
Consumer Groups Say Medicare Agency Is Proposing The Wrong ApproachTo Protecting Drug Coverage For People With Low Incomes, USA04 Mar 2008
CQ HealthBeat Examines Debate Over New Medicaid Regulations04 Mar 2008
Legislation Would Place One-Year Moratorium On Medicare Audit Program04 Mar 2008

Mental Health News
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Bill To Improve Mental Health Care For Prison Inmates10 Mar 2008
Public Must Be Able To Have Trust In Medicines, UK07 Mar 2008
House Of Representatives Schedules Historic Vote On Mental Health Equity Legislation07 Mar 2008
Mental Health Woes Remain One Of The Top Reasons For Doctor Visits07 Mar 2008
House Passes Menta