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Abortion News
Michigan Officials Require Abortion Clinics To Retrain Staffs On Medical Waste Disposal Procedures28 Mar 2008
Arizona Legislature Passes Two Abortion-Related Bills28 Mar 2008
Florida House Committee Approves Bill That Would Require Ultrasounds Before All Abortions26 Mar 2008
New Hampshire Senate Takes Action On Abortion-Related Bills26 Mar 2008
Idaho U.S. Senate Candidate Changes Name To Pro-Life; Bill To Add Qualifier Passes Senate26 Mar 2008
Marshall Criticizes Delegates' Support For Gilmore In Va. Senate Race Despite Abortion Position26 Mar 2008
Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Rejecting Arizona Abortion Access Policy For Pregnant Inmates26 Mar 2008

Acid Reflux/GERD News
Orexo Announces Results Confirming The Clinical Profile Of OX17 In Reflux Disease (GERD)28 Mar 2008
New Advice On Treating GERD: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Reports On The Latest Research28 Mar 2008

ADHD News
Stimulant Treatment For Young Children With ADHD Does Not Lead To Increased Risk Of Substance Abuse In Early Adulthood31 Mar 2008

Aid / Disasters News
UNICEF Relieved At Release Of State Water Corporation Drivers In Darfur, But Repeats Call For End To All Attacks31 Mar 2008
Statement By The Office Of Resident And Humanitarian Coordinator For Sudan On Attacks Against Humanitarian Actors31 Mar 2008
WFP Warns Somalia Sinking Deeper Into Abyss Of Suffering28 Mar 2008
Do Your Bit And Collect During Red Cross Appeal Week, UK27 Mar 2008

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Drugs Of Destruction And Human Rights31 Mar 2008
Astrocytes Implicated In Machinery Of Cannabinoid Signaling27 Mar 2008
Gay Youth Report Higher Rates Of Drug And Alcohol Use - University Of Pittsburgh Researchers Report Findings In Journal Addiction26 Mar 2008
It's Spring Break: How Much Does Heavy Drinking Affect Your Body?26 Mar 2008
Analysis Of Government Data Finds Hospitality Tops List Of Industries With Highest Rates Of Alcohol Problems26 Mar 2008

Allergy News
Troublesome Allergens Thrive In Humid Weather28 Mar 2008
Cedars-Sinai Pulmonologist Offers Commonsense Advice On Coping With A Prolific Allergy Season In California25 Mar 2008

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Alzheimer's Patients Currently Being Enrolled For Phase III Eli Lilly Study31 Mar 2008
Early Research Suggests Umbilical Cord Blood Cell Therapy May Reduce Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease28 Mar 2008
Alzheimer's Society Comment On Care Homes, The Human Rights Act And Department Of Health Announcement On Elder Abuse Research, UK28 Mar 2008
Alzheimer's Society Comment On Research Into Hormone Replacement Therapy, Memory Loss And Alzheimer's Disease28 Mar 2008
EPIX Pharmaceuticals To Present Phase 2a Alzheimer's Data At Keystone Symposia28 Mar 2008
Large Bellies Indicate Double Or Triple The Risk Of Dementia27 Mar 2008
Study Confirms Validity Of Pittsburgh Compound-B In Identifying The Toxins Associated With Alzheimer's Disease27 Mar 2008
Signs And Symptoms Of Alzheimer's Disease May Be Reduced By Umbilical Cord Blood Cell Therapy27 Mar 2008
Kaiser Permanente Study Shows That A Larger Abdomen In Midlife Increases Risk Of Dementia27 Mar 2008
Survey Finds 3 In 5 Caregivers Say Their Children Help Care For Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease27 Mar 2008
New Alzheimer's Study Underscores Importance Of Sustaining Viable Medicaid System25 Mar 2008

Anxiety / Stress News
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Associated With More, Longer Hospitalizations30 Mar 2008

Arthritis News
Anti-Arthritis Drug Tocilizumab Effective In Adults And Children27 Mar 2008
Cod Liver Oil Reduces Painkiller Use26 Mar 2008

Autism News
MMR Doctor Denies Submitting Kids To Painful Tests Just To Prove His Theories30 Mar 2008
Autism: The Musical - Broadening Public Understanding Of Autism25 Mar 2008
Special Diets And Autism25 Mar 2008

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
Cause Of Terrorism May Not Be Linked To Poverty29 Mar 2008
Peace Paradox And Air Terror29 Mar 2008
Splinternet Introduces GammaTect Plus(TM) To The Radiation Detection Marketplace To Protect Against Dirty Bombs28 Mar 2008

Biology / Biochemistry News
New Orleans Hosts 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting31 Mar 2008
Honour For Top Scientist From Australian Academy Of Science31 Mar 2008
FDA Identifies First Steps In Requirements For Safety Plans For Certain Drugs And Biologics31 Mar 2008
Squid Beak May Help Engineers To Design Functionally Graded Materials30 Mar 2008
Experiments Test Chimpanzees' Ability To Make Judgments About The Reputation Of Strangers29 Mar 2008
UH Chemist Earns Top Honor For Simplifying Manufacture Of Drugs, Plastics29 Mar 2008
Findings Reveal How Dengue Virus Matures, Becomes Infectious28 Mar 2008
Rising Australian Biotech Stars Set To Connect On The World Stage28 Mar 2008
Antisense Therapeutics Scientist Out To Pull More Big Deals28 Mar 2008
2008 Advancing BioBusiness Award Winners Announced28 Mar 2008
Statistics Are Insufficient For Study Of Proteins' Signal System27 Mar 2008
Invitrogen Offers New Animal Origin Free Foam Reduction Agent27 Mar 2008
Many Blood Tests May Soon Be Replaced By Spit Tests26 Mar 2008
European Mass Spectrometry Markets Show Promising Growth Due To Increased Awareness26 Mar 2008
Embryo Donation & Adoption Make Internet Debut26 Mar 2008
Want To Join The Debate Over Body Worlds 4?26 Mar 2008
Launch Of Bioscience Horizons For Undergraduate Bioscience Research26 Mar 2008
SRI International To Highlight Pathway Tools Capabilities At The Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference In San Francisco, March 25 - 2826 Mar 2008
Toxic Substances Make Males Less Attractive To The Opposite Sex26 Mar 2008
Extreme Resistance To Radiation Shown By Common Aquatic Animals26 Mar 2008
Stage Set For Understanding How Color Vision Is Processed26 Mar 2008
News From The American Chemical Society March 19, 200825 Mar 2008
Institute For Translational Medicine Created Through Temple And Fox Chase Partnership25 Mar 2008
Riding The Wave: Reconciling The Roles Of Disease And Climate Change In Amphibian Declines25 Mar 2008
Circadian Remodeling Of Neuronal Circuits Involved In Rhythmic Behavior25 Mar 2008
Evolution Of New Species Slows Down As Number Of Competitors Increases25 Mar 2008
Toward The Ethical Treatment Of Whole Genome Research Participants25 Mar 2008
Model Offers New Understanding Of Cell Signaling25 Mar 2008
Switch That Controls Whether Cells Pass Point Of No Return25 Mar 2008

Bipolar News
Famous Bipolar People Contest Raises Awareness, Encourages Research31 Mar 2008

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Arbor Vita Rapid H5N1 Flu Diagnostic Presented At ICEID Meeting28 Mar 2008
Ducks And Rice Play Key Role In Avian Influenza Outbreaks27 Mar 2008

Blood / Hematology News
HVO Launches Hematology Program In Uganda In Partnership With ASH31 Mar 2008
Premier Healthcare Alliance Launches Comprehensive Website On Deep Vein Thrombosis27 Mar 2008
People With Anxiety Disorders Tend To Suffer From Increased Blood Clotting26 Mar 2008

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Research Promotes Pro-Active Vitamin D Regimen In Patients With Osteoporosis31 Mar 2008
UQ Whiplash Website To Empower Consumers, Australia28 Mar 2008
Spring Ankle Sprain Prevention Tips25 Mar 2008

Breast Cancer News
Too Many Women Still Dying From Breast Cancer, Says Charity27 Mar 2008
Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia Increases Risk Of Local Breast Cancer Recurrence27 Mar 2008
Pro-Pharmaceuticals Announces DAVANAT(R) Regimen Approved To Treat Breast Cancer Patient27 Mar 2008
Women's Choice Of Preventive Mastectomy Hardly Affected By MRI's High False Positive Rate26 Mar 2008
Europe's Largest Forum On Breast Cancer26 Mar 2008
Disparities Found In Use Of Less-Invasive Breast Cancer Staging Test26 Mar 2008
Breast Cancer Recurrence Increased By Hormone Replacement Therapy26 Mar 2008
Putting Aggressive Breast Cancers To Sleep25 Mar 2008

Cancer / Oncology News
Lytix To Take Lead Cancer Compound Into Clinic31 Mar 2008
Cancer And TNF Antibodies Boost Biologics Sales In 200731 Mar 2008
The Immune System And Cancer - New Insights Into A Not Always Healthy Interplay31 Mar 2008
Study Finds Improvement In The Care Of Children With Cancer At The End Of Life30 Mar 2008
Hairdressers And Barbers Have Higher Risk Of Cancer29 Mar 2008
Colombia's Instituto Nacional De Cancerologia Chooses IntraOp's Mobetron To Help Fight Cancer28 Mar 2008
Taro Receives FDA Approval For Ondansetron Hydrochloride Injection USP, 2 Mg/mL ANDA28 Mar 2008
Basis Created For Directing And Filming Blood Vessels28 Mar 2008
Array BioPharma Advances P38 / Tie2 Inhibitor, ARRY-614, Into Phase 1 Clinical Trial27 Mar 2008
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics Secures Exclusive License To Second Anti-Cancer Therapeutic From The University Of Louisville's Brown Cancer Center27 Mar 2008
Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Commercial Manufacturing Agreement With W. C. Heraeus GmbH For Picoplatin27 Mar 2008
Rexinoid Developed By NuRx Pharmaceuticals Shows Promise In Prevention, Treatment Of Lung, Breast Cancer, Paper In Clinical Cancer Research Reports27 Mar 2008
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Presents Data On SPI-1620, At The 6th International Symposium On Targeted Anticancer Therapies27 Mar 2008
Cancer Causes Lasting Strain On Relationships Say Relate And Cancerbackup27 Mar 2008
Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trial And Research Centre Launched26 Mar 2008
Project Is The First Clinical Trial Spawned By The Virginia Israel Bioscience Commercialization Center26 Mar 2008
Highlights In The March 25 Journal Of The National Cancer Institute26 Mar 2008
Researchers Pinpoint How Red Wine Antioxidant Induces Pancreatic Cancer Cell Death26 Mar 2008
AVAX To Present Results Of Phase I-II Study Of MVax(R) At 2008 Meeting Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)26 Mar 2008
American Society Of Clinical Oncology To Issue Guidelines On How Physicians Should Discuss Cost Of Treatment Options With Patients26 Mar 2008
CHMP Recommends Positive Opinion For Zevalin(R), [90Y]-ibritumomab Tiuxetan, In First Line Consolidation Therapy For Follicular Lymphoma26 Mar 2008
Gene Study Helps Predict Susceptibility To Cancer26 Mar 2008
Strengthening The Tumor-fighting Ability Of T Cells25 Mar 2008
Cancer Treatments In Phase 3 Trials Successful Up To Half Of The Time25 Mar 2008
Study Examines Changes In Quality Of Life After Head And Neck Cancer Treatment25 Mar 2008
Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) Improve Cancer Treatment -- Experts Agree25 Mar 2008
NuRx Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient In Phase I Clinical Trial Of First-in-Class RXR Agonist NRX420425 Mar 2008
5 Million Dollars Gift Names USC Norris Cancer Center's Day Hospital25 Mar 2008

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Chest Compressions Alone Can Save The Life Of An Adult Who Suddenly Collapses31 Mar 2008
Cardiovascular Imaging Made Easy With Automation31 Mar 2008
GE Healthcare Spotlights Latest Innovations At American College Of Cardiology Meeting31 Mar 2008
Gore Announces First Patient Enrolled In PRODIGY Study31 Mar 2008
Non-Invasive Measurement Of Heart Muscle Contractility Provide Best Predictor Of Survival After Aortic Valve Replacement31 Mar 2008
Heart Pacemakers And Defibrillators: Are They Reaching All Who Need Them? UK31 Mar 2008
Statement On IMPROVE-IT Study31 Mar 2008
Clinical Trial Begins For Innovative Drug-Eluting Stent With Unique Reservoir Technology31 Mar 2008
American College Of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session31 Mar 2008
USA Today Examines Angioplasty Trends31 Mar 2008
LDL Particle Measurement By NMR Recognized By ADA, ACC31 Mar 2008
FDA Makes Recommendations On Medical Devices That Treat Blocked Heart Arteries31 Mar 2008
IPods Found Not To Affect Pacemaker Function, Contrary To Prior Reports30 Mar 2008
Physician Scientists Present At American College Of Cardiology's 57th Annual Scientific Session30 Mar 2008
Tailored Clopidogrel Dosing Improves PCI Outcomes30 Mar 2008
TRITON TIMI 38 Stent Analysis Favors Prasugrel30 Mar 2008
Study Finds Repeated Episodes Of Stent Thrombosis Common30 Mar 2008
Study Finds PCI Safe, Effective Despite Off Site Cardiac Surgery30 Mar 2008
ISAR-REACT 3 Pits Bivalirudin Vs. Unfractionated Heparin In PCI30 Mar 2008
Study Results Show Investigational Drug, Prasugrel, Cuts Risk Of Stent-Related Clots By More Than Half Versus Clopidogrel30 Mar 2008
Drug-Releasing Stent Better Than Uncoated Stent For Angioplasty30 Mar 2008
Folate Scores Another Win: Brief, High Doses Of Vitamin Blunt Damage From Heart Attack29 Mar 2008
Normal Weight Obesity: An Emerging Risk Factor For Heart And Metabolic Problems29 Mar 2008
Retired National Football League Players At Increased Risk For Heart Problems29 Mar 2008
OXiGENE Begins Phase II NSCLC Trial Of ZYBRESTAT(TM) In Combination With Bevacizumab And Chemotherapy28 Mar 2008
Medtronic's New Endeavor(R) Zotarolimus-Eluting Stent Approved For Patients With Coronary Artery Disease In Canada28 Mar 2008
Volcano Announces U.S. And European Launch Of Rotational IVUS And Integrated FFR28 Mar 2008
Stem Cell Research Provides Medical Breakthrough To Repair Heart Cell Damage Created By A Heart Attack28 Mar 2008
Heart-Failure Experts To Offer Rare Historic Review Of Condition, Therapy, And Diversity In Chicago28 Mar 2008
South Carolina To Begin Working On The World's First Biological Heart Pacemaker With Recruitment Of International Expert In Cardiac Electrophysiology28 Mar 2008
Novel Oral Anticoagulant Pradaxa(R) (Dabigatran Etexilate) Approved By The European Commission27 Mar 2008
Daily Consumption Of CocoaVia Dark Chocolate Bars Significantly Lowered Cholesterol Levels And Systolic Blood Pressure In Study Participants27 Mar 2008
Kalen Biomedical, LLC Announces A New Line Of Human Lipoproteins For Cardiovascular Research27 Mar 2008
Discovery Links Gene To Protection Against Infectious Heart Disease27 Mar 2008
University Of The Basque Country Researcher Proposes Several Methods For Enhancing The Functioning Of Defibrillators In Cases Of Heart Attack27 Mar 2008
Study Finds Important Links Between Heart Failure And Complications During Non-Cardiac Surgery27 Mar 2008
SJTRI Coronary Stent Research Leads To CE Mark Approval For Bare Metal Stent26 Mar 2008
Circulation Publishes Data Showing KYNAPID(TM) Injection Rapidly Converted Short Duration Atrial Fibrillation To Sinus Rhythm26 Mar 2008
Strong Trend Of Effectiveness Indicated In Lipid Sciences' First In Man Clinical Trial Of HDL Selective Delipidation26 Mar 2008
Treatment For Heart Failure Via The Brain26 Mar 2008
31-Country Study Finds Stable Angina More Common In Women Than Men25 Mar 2008
Branded Cellular Therapies Creating A 'Toolbox' Of Options For Cardiologists25 Mar 2008
'Mutant' Proteins Could Lead To New Treatment For Heart Disease25 Mar 2008
Sewer Gas, Rotten Eggs And Suspended Animation: Researchers Probing Possibilities Of Breathing Hydrogen Sulfide25 Mar 2008
CryoLife Announces Implant Of First FDA-Cleared SynerGraft(R) Processed Human Pulmonary Heart Valve25 Mar 2008
Sangart Completes Enrollment In Phase III Study Of Its Novel Blood Substitute Hemospan25 Mar 2008
Tea Good For Women's Hearts?25 Mar 2008

Caregivers / Homecare News
Home Guardian Releases Innovative Sensor System To Keep Seniors Safe28 Mar 2008

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Nventa Announces Positive Interim Immunological Data From HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial27 Mar 2008
How Does HPV Testing Compare To The Pap Test For Cervical Cancer Screening?26 Mar 2008

Cholesterol News
Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals Comments On Results Of The ENHANCE Study31 Mar 2008
Karo Bio Strengthens Eprotirome Phase II Program With Additional Clinical Study28 Mar 2008
Phoenix Marketing Study Demonstrates Impact Of Press Coverage And Advertising On Cholesterol Drug Users And Medication Brands28 Mar 2008

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Group-Based Cancer Trials Found To Have Flaws In Studies' Design And Analysis26 Mar 2008
Hospitals That Participate In Clinical Trials May Provide Better Patient Care25 Mar 2008

Colorectal Cancer News
Racial Differences In Response To Bowel Cancer Genetic Risk Factor31 Mar 2008
American Cancer Society Effort Targets Asian-Americans; UnitedHealth Gives Capital Funds To Clinic31 Mar 2008
Racial Disparities Persist For Colonoscopy Screenings28 Mar 2008
Thousands To Participate In Colon Cancer 5K Near Lincoln Memorial27 Mar 2008
Study Identifies New Form Of Inherited Risk Of Cancer26 Mar 2008
Colon Cancer Screening Key To Prevention, Increased Survival26 Mar 2008
African Americans Less Likely Than Whites To Undergo Colonoscopy Screenings Despite Family History Of Colon Cancer25 Mar 2008

Conferences News
A Vision For Infrastructure In The 21st Century30 Mar 2008
21st Century Stress Management - Is Litigation Feeding Changes To People's Psychology?28 Mar 2008
Controversies And Evidence For Tracheostomies In Critical Care, Conference, London28 Mar 2008
25th Marathon Medicine Conference: Global Warming, Exertional Heat Illness And The Future Of The Marathon Race28 Mar 2008
Childhood Illnesses Where Paediatrics Meets Child Mental Health, Meeting, Swansea, Wales28 Mar 2008
Understanding And Treating Melanoma 2008, Meeting, London28 Mar 2008
90 Years Of The RAF Medical Services: A Celebration! Meeting, London28 Mar 2008
CSMG Technologies Subsidiary Live Tissue Connect Technology And Product Performance Will Be Presented At The Central European Congress Of Surgery26 Mar 2008
2008 Springtime(TM) EXPO Less Than Two Weeks Away25 Mar 2008

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Surgeon And Laser Pioneer Warns Cosmetic Deregulation Is A Danger For Patients, UK27 Mar 2008
Teenager Dies During Breast Surgery26 Mar 2008
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures For Ethnic Patients Up 13 Percent In 200725 Mar 2008
Plastic Surgery Focuses On Face, Chest In 200725 Mar 2008
Plastic Surgery Procedures Maintain Steady Growth In 200725 Mar 2008
Study Outlines Risk Of Treatment-Resistant Infection Following Facelift Surgery25 Mar 2008

Crohn's News
Large Multi Center Study Suggests New Genetic Markers For Crohn's Disease28 Mar 2008

Cystic Fibrosis News
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces Positive Early Results For Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of VX-770 - An Oral Compound To Treat CF28 Mar 2008
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces Positive Early Results For Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of VX-770 - An Oral Compound To Treat CF28 Mar 2008
Positive Early Results For Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of VX-770 For Cystic Fibrosis28 Mar 2008

Dentistry News
NICE Revises Guidance On Prophylactic Antibiotic Cover Against Endocarditis31 Mar 2008
UK Dental Regulator Prosecutes Bristol Man For Illegal Dentistry31 Mar 2008
Dental Scientists Convene In Dallas30 Mar 2008
Keynoters, Symposia, Workshops Highlight Dental Research Meeting30 Mar 2008
The "Academy Award" Winner Of Cosmetic Dentistry Can Transform Your Smile28 Mar 2008
Annual Meeting Of The American Association For Dental Research: Eminent Scientists To Lecture In Dallas28 Mar 2008
60th Anniversary Of The National Institute Of Dental And Craniofacial Research28 Mar 2008
Dental Lab Industry Launches Web Site To Inform Consumers On Lead Scare27 Mar 2008
Spending On NHS Dentistry Varied From Place To Place, Report From The NHS Information Centre Shows, UK27 Mar 2008
Neurotoxic Mercury Waste Polution From Dentisty27 Mar 2008
Howard County, Md., Health Program Expands Coverage To Include Dental Services27 Mar 2008
Dentists Asking For Retired List, UK27 Mar 2008
Watch Your Mouth: Michigan Association Of Endodontists Offers Four Part Series On Keeping Your Teeth Healthy25 Mar 2008
Aanestad Patient Safety Bill Passes First Committee Test - SB 1178 Protects Consumers From Convicted Sex Offenders (USA)25 Mar 2008

Depression News
Can Physical Symptoms In Depression Be A Consequence Of Low Energy Production Rates?28 Mar 2008
Treating SSRI Resistant Depression27 Mar 2008
New Study Of Regional Brain Activity Using Functional MRI Looks At The Conflict Of Reward In Depression26 Mar 2008

Dermatology News
American Academy Of Dermatology Issues Statement Urging The Public To Be Sun Smart(SM)27 Mar 2008
Silk'n(TM) Personal Light-Based Hair Removal Device Cleared By FDA26 Mar 2008
Anacor Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results From Phase 2a Clinical Trial Of AN2728 In Psoriasis Patients26 Mar 2008
Romanian Community Provides Insight Into Genetic Factors Associated With Vitiligo25 Mar 2008
Research Shows Patients With Psoriasis At Increased Risk For Developing Other Serious Medical Conditions25 Mar 2008
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine May Benefit Eczema Patients25 Mar 2008
Younger Age, Involvement On Neck Or Arms Associated With Abnormal Scarring After Burn Injury25 Mar 2008

Diabetes News
Hispanics' Foot, Leg Amputations Increase From 2001 To 2004; Rates Higher Than For Blacks, Whites31 Mar 2008
Which Diabetes Medication Is Better At Slowing Down Atherosclerosis?31 Mar 2008
TAXUS(R) Express(TM) Stent Shows Similarly Low Re-intervention Rates In Diabetic Patients Compared To Non Diabetics In ARRIVE 1 And 2 Registries30 Mar 2008
ArthroCare(R) Sports Medicine To Tackle Diabetic Foot Ulcers28 Mar 2008
Byram Healthcare Introduces Specialty Diabetes Clinical Program For Latino Patients28 Mar 2008
Implantable Device Designed For Type-2 Diabetes Patients Who Are Overweight And Do Not Respond To Current Oral Anti-Diabetic Treatments28 Mar 2008
Sweet Results For Diabetes From A Ton Of Bitter Melon28 Mar 2008
One Insulin Injection Is Better Than Three, And Patients Agree28 Mar 2008
Collaboration To Seek A Cure For Diabetes28 Mar 2008
Elixir Announces Completion Of Enrollment In Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial For New Diabetes Drug28 Mar 2008
Reduced Lung Capacity Accelerates With Diabetes27 Mar 2008
Metabolex Initiates Phase 1 Trial Of MBX-298227 Mar 2008
Medtronic Announces Sales Milestone Of One Million Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensors Worldwide27 Mar 2008
Previously Unrecognized Testosterone Deficiency Common In Men With Type 1 Diabetes26 Mar 2008
A Link Between Antidepressants And Type 2 Diabetes26 Mar 2008
VAP Test Helps Researchers Uncover Best Cholesterol Lowering Treatment For Type II Diabetes26 Mar 2008
Sernova Corp.: Islet Cell Pioneer Appointed To Help Advance Sertolin Diabetes Therapy26 Mar 2008
DSMB Again Supports Continuation Of The Phase III Clinical Trial Of Medidur(TM) FA For The Treatment Of DME25 Mar 2008
Revised: Challenging The Norm May Lead To New Therapy For Type 2 Diabetes25 Mar 2008
70,000 Londoners Unaware They Have Diabetes, UK25 Mar 2008

Endocrinology News
First Fully-Automated TSH Receptor Antibody Assay Launched By Roche Diagnostics27 Mar 2008
Cardiovascular And Metabolic Issues In Thyroid Disease Patients26 Mar 2008

Epilepsy News
Room For Improvement In Balancing Epileptic Seizure Control And Side Effects31 Mar 2008
Abundance Of Hubs Influences Seizures And Offers Insight Into How Epilepsy Develops26 Mar 2008

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Erection Hardness Scale Proves Effective In Assessing Erection Quality28 Mar 2008

Eye Health / Blindness News
Watch Your Eyes When Playing Sports31 Mar 2008
Vision Loss A Key Issue For Aging Women29 Mar 2008
Nitrites Help To Struggle Against Ischemia Retinae28 Mar 2008
Data Safety Monitoring Board Supports Continuation Of Phase III Clinical Trial Of Medidur(TM) FA For The Treatment Of Diabetic Macular Edema26 Mar 2008
Seeing May Be Believing - But Is It The Same As Looking?26 Mar 2008
Seeing May Be Believing But Is It The Same As Looking?26 Mar 2008
People Who Wear Glasses Aren't Geeks26 Mar 2008
Glaucoma And Cardiovascular Death Linked In Black Patients26 Mar 2008

Fertility News
Genetic Test Improves Artificial Fertilization29 Mar 2008
British Muslims Fully Support Catholic Leaders In Their Opposition To The Embryo Bill, UK27 Mar 2008
Male Contraception: The Right Combination Of Hormones Holds The Key27 Mar 2008
Fertility Treatments And The Surprising Power Of The Pill25 Mar 2008

Flu / Cold / SARS News
News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology27 Mar 2008
ImmuneRegen(R) BioSciences And DelSite Biotechnologies Collaborate On New Flu Treatment27 Mar 2008
Cantel Medical Corp. And National Safety Council Launch Joint Initiative To Prepare Businesses And Individuals For Flu Pandemic26 Mar 2008
Portable Lab-on-Chip Detects Flu26 Mar 2008

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Submits Application To FDA For Approval Of The Sedasys™ System The First Computer-Assisted Personalized Sedation System31 Mar 2008
The GI Company To Present Phase II Oral Mucositis Data At ASCO Annual Meeting27 Mar 2008
Repligen Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Trial Of RG1068 For Pancreatic MRI Imaging27 Mar 2008
Updated Treatment Guidelines For Barrett's Esophagus Offer New Recommendations For Challenging Clinical Controversies26 Mar 2008

Genetics News
Identigene DNA Paternity Test Available Over-the-Counter At Rite Aid, Meijer Stores28 Mar 2008
Helicos BioSciences Announces Shipment Of The World's First Single Molecule DNA Sequencer28 Mar 2008
Gene Research Revolutionizesd By UK Physician27 Mar 2008
A New Method To Identify Mutated Genes In Human Diseases27 Mar 2008
Prevention Of Dangerous Corn Toxin Hinges On Defining Gene's Role26 Mar 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Issues Related To Genetic Tests26 Mar 2008
Federal Protection Against Genetic Discrimination Needed25 Mar 2008
Applying Prior Knowledge To Genome-wide Association Studies25 Mar 2008
Ancestry Helps Map Disease Genes25 Mar 2008
Inferring Ancestral Genomes From Admixed Populations25 Mar 2008
Genome Sequencing Of Red Flour Beetle Contributed By K-State Featured In March 27 Issue Of Nature25 Mar 2008

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
U.S. Health System Should Not Rely On Employer-Sponsored Coverage, Opinion Piece States31 Mar 2008
Democratic Presidential Candidate Clinton Says She Would Support Capping Health Insurance Premiums At 5% To 10% Of Income If Elected President31 Mar 2008
New Report Shows How Many People Are Likely To Die In Washington Due To Lack Of Health Coverage31 Mar 2008
Social Security Disability Insurance Recipients Need Better Understanding Of Pros And Cons Of New Debit Card, Allsup Says (USA)28 Mar 2008
Kansas House Approves Low-Income Health Insurance Subsidy28 Mar 2008
Seven Of 10 Likely Democratic Voters In Pennsylvania Concerned About Health Care Costs, Poll Finds28 Mar 2008
Prudential Earns 2008 Marketing Excellence Award From The American Association For Long-Term Care Insurance27 Mar 2008
Massachusetts Officials Seeking To Reduce Cost Of Health Insurance Law27 Mar 2008
95% Of Online Poll Respondents Say Nation's Health Care System Needs Fundamental Change, Should Be Overhauled27 Mar 2008
USA Today Examines Presidential Candidates' Differing Philosophies On Health Care27 Mar 2008
Fringe Benefit Group Announces Framework Health Plan; Launches National Branding Campaign To Support New Product Name27 Mar 2008
Washington Post Examines Effect Of Increased Health Care Costs On Employee Wages, Benefits26 Mar 2008
Wall Street Journal Examines How Federal Government Use Of Contract Workers Contributes To Number Of Uninsured U.S. Residents26 Mar 2008

Hearing / Deafness News
FDA Seeks Civil Penalties From Calif. Device Maker31 Mar 2008

HIV / AIDS News
New Support Group For Gay Men Living With HIV Who Are Not On Medication, UK31 Mar 2008
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Receives FDA Approval For New HIV Test31 Mar 2008
Monocyte Subset Expansion Could Be Biomarker For HIV Progression31 Mar 2008
Gene Mutations Tied To Immune Comeback During Therapy For HIV-131 Mar 2008
Cuban Group Aims To Reach Women With STI, HIV Prevention Messages31 Mar 2008
Progress Toward Meeting MDG Targets Slow In Some Areas31 Mar 2008
Globe And Mail Examines African Governments' Efforts To Increase Male Circumcision To Curb Spread Of HIV31 Mar 2008
Number Of HIV Cases In Asia Could Increase By 8M Unless Increased Action Is Taken To Address Virus, Report Says31 Mar 2008
FDA To Review Safety Of GSK, BMS Antiretrovirals Abacavir, Didanosine31 Mar 2008
HIV Epidemic Among Gay Men Continues. Annual Figures For New HIV Diagnoses In UK Released For 200731 Mar 2008
Pharsight Invited To Present On HIV Modeling And Simulation At ASCPT Annual Meeting30 Mar 2008
VIRxSYS Presents Data On HIV Vaccine At Keystone HIV Vaccine Symposia30 Mar 2008
Creativity, New Thinking 'Crucial' To Improving Global Health, Including Curbing HIV/AIDS, Perspective Piece Says28 Mar 2008
One-Sixth Of Teachers In Mozambique Die Annually Of AIDS-Related Causes, Official Says28 Mar 2008
Indian Railways To Offer 50% Concession To HIV-Positive People Traveling To NACO Treatment Centers28 Mar 2008
Brazilian Government Launches Initiative To Reduce HIV/AIDS Among Young MSM28 Mar 2008
British, French Governments To Partner With Soccer Organizations To Increase School Enrollment, Address HIV/AIDS In Africa28 Mar 2008
U.N. To Hold Meeting In June To Examine HIV/TB Coinfection Worldwide28 Mar 2008
India's National AIDS Project Reaching Out To MSM, Other Groups27 Mar 2008
Arizona Trial Examines Efficacy Of Merck's Antiretroviral Raltegravir27 Mar 2008
Miami Herald Examines Interfaith Service Focusing On HIV/AIDS Awareness27 Mar 2008
Indian Generic Drug Maker Strides Acrolab Receives Tentative FDA Approval For Combination Antiretroviral27 Mar 2008
HIV/AIDS Vaccine Researchers At NIH Meeting Call For Increase In Basic Research, New Strategies27 Mar 2008
U.S. Should Fund HIV/AIDS Strategies 'That Work,' Not 'Expensive Vaccine Research,' Opinion Piece Says26 Mar 2008
Letters To Editor Respond To Opinion Piece Addressing Debate Over PEPFAR, Family Planning Services26 Mar 2008
Central Asian Governments Should Work Quickly To Address HIV/AIDS In Region, Official Says26 Mar 2008
Alabama Advocates Urge Officials To Remove Work Release Restrictions For HIV-Positive Inmates26 Mar 2008
Houston Chronicle Examines U.S. HIV/AIDS-Related Travel Restrictions26 Mar 2008
Genetic Variations Might Be Causing Mutations To HIV, Making It Less Potent, Study Says26 Mar 2008
Trials Of NIH HIV Vaccine Candidate Scaled Down After Failure Of Merck Vaccine26 Mar 2008
HIV Vaccine Research Should Be Re-Evaluated, Summit26 Mar 2008
Rachel Jones Of Rutgers College Of Nursing Honoured By The Zonta Club Of Essex County26 Mar 2008
How HIV Turns Food-Poisoning Into Lethal Infection25 Mar 2008
EBCA Teams Up With Partners And Companies To Achieve HIV/AIDS Results In 100 Days, Ethiopia25 Mar 2008
Calling Aspiring Journalists25 Mar 2008

Huntingtons Disease News
Sirtris Pharmaceuticals Scientific Advisor Shows SIRT1 Activation Improves Huntington's Disease In Preclinical Model31 Mar 2008

Hypertension News
Relaxation Training May Improve Control Of Hard-To-Treat Systolic Hypertension31 Mar 2008
Maximum Life's Product Navitol Clinically Proven To Reduce Systolic Blood Pressure28 Mar 2008
Stress-Management May Improve Control Of Hard-To-Treat Systolic Hypertension, Reduce Need For Medication, Cut Health-care Costs28 Mar 2008
MSU Professor Earns Bowditch Award For Work On Hypertension27 Mar 2008
2 Minority Outreach Fellows Named By APS26 Mar 2008
Dieting And Medication May Reduce Blood Pressure In Patients With Hypertension25 Mar 2008
Parents' High Blood Pressure Associated With Increased Risk Of Hypertension Throughout Life In Men25 Mar 2008

Immune System / Vaccines News
SGM's Meeting At Edinburgh International Conference: Survey Finds Most People Believe Smallpox Not An Extinct Disease31 Mar 2008
Drugs Based On Immune Factors Set To Double In Value By 201125 Mar 2008
New Technique Will Speed The Development Of Vaccines25 Mar 2008

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
McKesson And Clorox Partner On Infection Control In Hospitals31 Mar 2008
Researchers Of The University Of Navarra Have Designed A Product For The Detection And Characterization Of Brucellosis28 Mar 2008
For First Time, Organism Responsible For Buruli Ulcer Isolated And Characterized27 Mar 2008
Contact Patterns And The Flow Of Infectious Diseases27 Mar 2008
SIGA Files Application Supporting Emergency Use Approval For ST-24627 Mar 2008
Creating An Antiboitic Against E. coli And Salmonella With The Help Of Ants26 Mar 2008
New Programme To Protect The Public From Salmonella26 Mar 2008
10,000 Health Workers Stop Polio In One Of Most Dangerous Places On Earth26 Mar 2008
$6.5 Million Grant Awarded To UT Southwestern By NIH To Develop New Antibiotic26 Mar 2008
Medical Students Ask Congress To Increase Funding For Infectious Diseases25 Mar 2008
The International Union Against Tuberculosis And Lung Disease Commemorates "World TB Day"25 Mar 2008
346 Infectious Diseases And 7,316 Outbreaks Included In New Version Of GIDEON Online25 Mar 2008
Revealing How Superbug Staph Aureus Resists Our Natural Defenses25 Mar 2008
Finely Tuned WspRs Help Bacteria Beat Body By Building Biofilm25 Mar 2008
Can EU Stop TB? ECDC Sets Out Plan Of Action As Report Shows Nearly 90,000 Cases Annually In Union25 Mar 2008

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Latest Launch For GE ECG Data Management System Boosts Clinical, It Benefits31 Mar 2008
Public Health Website Now Provides All Food Inspection Scores, USA31 Mar 2008
Nanotech Today Internet TV Talk Show31 Mar 2008
Latest Dawn AC Version 7.7 Anticoagulation Software Enables Bridging Of Low Molecular Weight Heparin, UK31 Mar 2008
Fast And Accurate Genome Research Made Possible Using Software Developed By Boston College Lab31 Mar 2008
Silicon Chips For Optical Quantum Technologies30 Mar 2008
Innovative Program Connects Minority Computer Science Students To Prepare Them For The Future29 Mar 2008
Computer Simulations Of Traffic Jams, Stresses On Infrastructure, Vehicle Crash Tests Possible29 Mar 2008
US-India Day, June 16 Hosted By Stevens, IIT Delhi And University Of Alabama29 Mar 2008
Leading Pharmaceutical Company Gets To The Heart Of The Latest Cardiovascular Science And Research Through Ekatius(TM)28 Mar 2008
Online 'Medical Knowledge Exchange' Devoted To Knowledge Discovery And Physician-To-Physician Collaboration28 Mar 2008
Array CGH Used To Examine Human Embryonic Stem Cell Genome28 Mar 2008
Patent For Virtual Telemicroscope Issued To SUNY Researcher28 Mar 2008
Gemalto Rolls Out Electronic Social Security Program Nationwide In Algeria27 Mar 2008
Mathematical Model Predicts Increasing Access To Antiretroviral Drugs Would Drastically Cut AIDS Deaths In South Africa27 Mar 2008
First Comprehensive Database Of Human Oral Microbiome Launched By Scientists27 Mar 2008
The National Alliance For Health Information Technology Explores Next Set Of Strategic Initiatives27 Mar 2008
Latest Findings Presented By UC Irvine Researchers At Emergency Medicine Forum27 Mar 2008
Healthaxis Receives NASDAQ Deficiency Notice Related To Minimum Bid Price Rule26 Mar 2008
California Pharmacy Board To Consider Delaying Deadline For Electronic Drug Tracking System26 Mar 2008
The Wistar Institute Collaborates With The Coriell Institute To Distribute Cell Lines26 Mar 2008
Human Oral Microbiome Database Launched26 Mar 2008
2,500 Names In NIH Study In Stolen Laptop - Why Did Government Wait A Month To Warn Participants?25 Mar 2008
Renowned Economist Touts Benefits Of Medical Technology In Controlling Health Care Costs, Increasing Productivity25 Mar 2008
Prevention Plan Essential With Longer Flu Season And Unexpected Strains25 Mar 2008
Tracking Risky Teen Behavior By Cell Phone25 Mar 2008
HIT Definitions Project Calls For Final Comments On Proposed Definitions25 Mar 2008

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Pegintron(TM) Plus Weight-Based Rebetol(R) Resulted In Higher SVR Than Flat Dosing; Low Relapse Rates In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C28 Mar 2008
BARACLUDE Data Show Low Resistance Over 5 Years In Nucleoside-Naive Hepatitis B Patients25 Mar 2008
Discovery Of Certain Liver Disease Related To Cardiovascular Fitness25 Mar 2008
Dramatic Rise In Hepatitis C-Related Deaths In The United States With Greatest Risk To Middle-Aged Patients25 Mar 2008
Baraclude(R) Data Continue To Demonstrate Low Incidence Of Resistance Through 5 Years Of Treatment IN NUCLeoside-naive Chronic Hepatitis B Patients25 Mar 2008
BARACLUDE(R) Data Continue To Demonstrate Low Incidence Of Resistance Through Five Years Of Treatment In Nucleoside-naive Chronic Hepatitis B Patients25 Mar 2008

Lung Cancer News
Phase II Results For CDP791 In Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Support Further Clinical Development31 Mar 2008
Fighting Disfiguring Dermatologic Side Effects Of Cancer Treatment28 Mar 2008
Amrubicin(R) Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation For The Treatment Of Small Cell Lung Cancer27 Mar 2008
New Weblog Aims To Raise Awareness Of Deadly Form Of Lung Cancer27 Mar 2008
CyberKnife Radiosurgery Used To Treat Lung Tumors At 90% Of Centers Worldwide - Over 5,000 Lung Cancer Patients Treated With CyberKnife System To Date27 Mar 2008
Risk Of Lung Cancer Appears To Reduce With Exposure To Low Levels Of Radon, New Study Finds26 Mar 2008
Yale And Asuragen Scientists Show That A MicroRNA Can Reduce Lung Cancer Growth26 Mar 2008

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Seattle Genetics Expands SGN-35 Clinical Program With Initiation Of Second Phase I Trial31 Mar 2008
Leukaemia Research And Argos Celebrate 500,000 Pounds Milestone, UK31 Mar 2008
Trubion Initiates Phase 1/2 Study Of TRU-016 In CLL, Announces Next Generation Product Candidate For RA And Provides Product Pipeline Update28 Mar 2008
New Research Gives Additional Therapeutic Tools For Even More Effective And Longer Control Of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia25 Mar 2008

Medical Devices News
For Diagnosis Of Head And Neck Injuries, Whole Body MDCT Just As 'Good' As Neck MDCT Angiography31 Mar 2008
Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery: Removal Of Appendix Through Vagina31 Mar 2008
Could Graphene Be The New Silicon?30 Mar 2008
U. Of I. Team Reports Femtogram-Level Chemical Measurements Now Possible29 Mar 2008
Safety, Efficacy In On-And-Off-label Use Demonstrated In Largest Ever Analysis Of Drug-Eluting Stents Data28 Mar 2008
Silicon Circuits That Are Foldable And Stretchable Can Conform To Many Shapes28 Mar 2008
New $5M Simulation Training Center At The Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center Employs Actors And Robots28 Mar 2008
CT Scanning For Prevention Of Heart Attack And Heart Disease27 Mar 2008
Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology Receives 510(k) Clearance To Market Next Generation Pedicle Screw System27 Mar 2008
Valuable Cancer Diagnostic And Disease-Staging Tool Found In PET27 Mar 2008
Olympus Raises Colorectal Cancer Awareness Through EBay Giving Works Auction27 Mar 2008
Federal Investigation On Kickbacks From Medical Device Makers Shifts Focus To Physicians26 Mar 2008
Enhancing The Functioning Of Defibrillators In Cases Of Heart Attack26 Mar 2008
Health Screenings To Be Revolutionized By Biosensing Nanodevice26 Mar 2008
Prostate Cancer Prognosis Forecasted By MRI26 Mar 2008
Special MRI Used For Early Identification Of Brain Cancer26 Mar 2008
GE Healthcare Launches Sterile Genderless Connector For Disposable Biopharmaceutical Production25 Mar 2008
Patient Access To Durable Medical Equipment May Be Threatened By Competitive Acquisition Program25 Mar 2008
ECRI Institute's 2008 Health Devices Achievement Award25 Mar 2008

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent Medical Malpractice Developments In New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania31 Mar 2008
UCSF Program Achieves Over 56% Reduction In Medication Administration Error28 Mar 2008
Stuart Ratzan Wins 8.8 Million Dollars Verdict In Medical Malpractice Case Against Southern Baptist Hospital In Jacksonville28 Mar 2008
Mental Health Nurse Convicted Of Fraud Is Struck Off, UK28 Mar 2008

Medical Students / Training News
Medical Careers College Announces Medical Career Education Expo27 Mar 2008
Training Management Just Got Easier27 Mar 2008

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Widespread Care Disparities In Medi-Cal Program31 Mar 2008
California Has Not Issued Report On Physician Medicaid Payments For Past 15 Years31 Mar 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Medicaid Developments In Missouri, Oklahoma31 Mar 2008
Medicare Insolvency Overshadowed By National Economic Downturn In Public Eye, Experts Say31 Mar 2008
Medicare's Immediate And Long-term Problems Demand Congressional Attention31 Mar 2008
New TMA Survey Shows Medicare Forcing Physicians Out; New Senator Cornyn Legislation Would Preserve Patients' Care31 Mar 2008
Maryland House Approves Legislation That Would Promote SCHIP Enrollment28 Mar 2008
Concerns About Supreme Court Case On Product Liability In State Courts Prompt Alaska To Settle Medicaid Lawsuit28 Mar 2008
Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Delay Hospice Repayments To Medicare28 Mar 2008
Study Examines Medicare Waiting Period For Uninsured Disabled Workers; Perspective Looks At Progress Reducing Health Disparities27 Mar 2008
San Francisco Mayor Discusses Potential Lawsuit To Block Medicaid Payment Reductions27 Mar 2008
Medicare's Hospital Trust Fund Will Be Insolvent By 2019, According To Trustees Report27 Mar 2008
Reports Analyze Consumer Direction In State Medicaid Programs26 Mar 2008
Medicaid Change May Have Significant Impact On Utah Health System, Salt Lake Tribune Reports26 Mar 2008
California Coalition To File Lawsuit To Stop 10% Reduction In Medicaid Provider Payments26 Mar 2008
Florida Health News Examines Medicare Advantage Plan Payments In Florida26 Mar 2008
Christian Science Monitor Examines Florida Medicare Fraud Strike Force26 Mar 2008
Medicare Trustees To Issue Annual Report On Financial Status Of Program; Third Consecutive Funding Warning Likely26 Mar 2008
Statement By Robert M. Hayes, President, Medicare Rights Center, On The Release Of The Medicare And Social Security Trustees Report26 Mar 2008
Long Term Care Organizations Praise Representative Doggett's Effort To Eliminate Part D Co-Pays For Dual Eligibles In Assisted Living Residences25 Mar 2008
AHCA/NCAL Urges Support For New House Effort To Delay Implementation Of Medicaid Regulations25 Mar 2008
Medicare Bidding Program For Durable Medical Equipment May Harm Small Businesses And Decrease Patient Access To Care, Say 137 Members Of Congress25 Mar 2008

Mental Health News
SAMHSA And Ad Council Debut National Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign On College Campuses31 Mar 2008
New Book Speaks To Sufferers Of Mental And Physical Abuse28 Mar 2008
Devins Launches Console's National Snowdrop Day, Ireland27 Mar 2008
Cognitive 'Rigidity' In Compulsive Gamblers27 Mar 2008
Health Minister Gives Go-Ahead For New Mental Health Unit, Wales27 Mar 2008
Boston Globe Examines Need For Cultural Competency In Medical Care26 Mar 2008
New Care Programme Approach Guidance Published, UK26 Mar 2008

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Releases March Advisory Highlighting Communication Issues That Affect Patient Safety28 Mar 2008
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