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Abortion News
Michigan House Delays Vote On Abortion Ban Mirroring Federal Law28 Apr 2008
S.D. Coalition Calls On Gov. Rounds To Develop Strategy To Address Unplanned Pregnancies, Abortion28 Apr 2008
Nearly 70% Of Italian Gynecologists Refuse To Perform Abortions, Health Ministry Report Says25 Apr 2008
Ariz. House Passes Abortion Ban Slightly Different From Bill Gov. Vetoed25 Apr 2008
New Jersey Republican Candidates For U.S. Senate Discuss Abortion Rights During Debate25 Apr 2008
Unsafe Abortion Kills Over 3,000 Nigerian Women Each Year24 Apr 2008
Colo. Senate Candidate Schaffer Criticized For Not Acknowledging Forced Abortions In Northern Mariana Islands24 Apr 2008
fpa Launches Its National Campaign To Protect Women's Rights To Abortion23 Apr 2008
Ind. Antiabortion Group, Judicial Candidates Seek Injunction To Rule Barring Judges From Several Issues23 Apr 2008
NARAL Pro-Choice America Launches Website To Highlight McCain's Position On Abortion23 Apr 2008
Tenn. Senate Committee Sends Abortion Waiting Period Bill To Study Committee22 Apr 2008
S.C. Legislature Approves Abortion Ultrasound Measure22 Apr 2008
Wall Street Journal Examines Antiabortion Ballot Initiatives In Five States22 Apr 2008

ADHD News
Sensory Treatment Reduces Autistic Mannerisms28 Apr 2008
FDA Approves VYVANSE(TM) (lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate), The First And Only Once-Daily Prodrug Stimulant To Treat ADHD In Adults24 Apr 2008
Heart Tests Should Be Carried Out Before Treatment With Stimulant Drugs For Children With ADHD22 Apr 2008

Aid / Disasters News
Fuel Crisis In Gaza: MSF Is Forced To Scale Back Its Medical Activities25 Apr 2008
26,000 Dollars Grant From The Prem Rawat Foundation Aids Flood Victims In Ecuador24 Apr 2008
Food Aid Basket Missing Critical Ingredients - Dire Consequences For Children Under Two24 Apr 2008
World Food Programme Says High Food Prices A Silent Tsunami, Affecting Every Continent23 Apr 2008

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Minister Gallagher Announces Strengthened Measures To Control Alcohol Advertising, Ireland25 Apr 2008
Drug-Users Who Are Young And Homeless Are More Likely To Exit Treatment Early25 Apr 2008
In Transition To Alcohol Dependence The Role Of Genes Increases24 Apr 2008
Incidence, Precursors And Psychiatric Sequelae Of Major Psychiatric Disorders Revealed By NIH Study23 Apr 2008
Rat Study Suggests Why Teens Get Hooked On Cocaine More Easily Than Adults, And Find It Harder To Quit22 Apr 2008
Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. Initiates Phase IIa Clinical Study For Convivia(TM)22 Apr 2008

Allergy News
Lexington Is USA's Worst City For Allergy Sufferers26 Apr 2008

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Anesthesia, Alzheimer's And Low Oxygen28 Apr 2008
Targeting Cell Membrane RAFTS Offers Novel Approach To Treat Alzheimer's And Other Diseases25 Apr 2008
Ground Breaking New Insight Into The Development Of Alzheimer's Disease23 Apr 2008
Pin1 Is Beneficial In Alzheimer's Disease, Detrimental To Some Forms Of Dementia23 Apr 2008
Two Dozen New Celebrities Join The Alzheimer's Association Champion Awareness Campaign22 Apr 2008

Anxiety / Stress News
Social Form Of Bullying Linked To Depression, Anxiety In Adults23 Apr 2008
How To Recognize The Signs And Symptoms Of Anxiety And Depressive Illnesses23 Apr 2008

Arthritis News
Dose Escalation With Enbrel(R) Is Significantly Lower Than Other Commonly Used Anti-TNF Agents In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, DART Study, UK25 Apr 2008
Best Foot Forward? ... Not For People With Arthritis, UK23 Apr 2008
Trubion Announces Initiation Of Phase 1 Study Of SBI-087 For The Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis22 Apr 2008

Autism News
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) "Don't 'Dis' The Ability"... Artworks By Individuals On The Autism Spectrum - Artists Give Back!28 Apr 2008
Children With Autism Display Surprising Language Abilities28 Apr 2008
Report Slates Service Provision For Children With Autism26 Apr 2008
Study Links Autism Risk To Distance From Power Plants, Other Mercury Releasing Sources25 Apr 2008
Credit Crunch: UK Autism Campaign Urges Help For The Poor23 Apr 2008

Biology / Biochemistry News
Dr H.P. Heineken Prize For Biochemistry And Biophysics Awarded To Jack Szostak28 Apr 2008
News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology28 Apr 2008
Opening A Channel For Salt Retention28 Apr 2008
Researchers At UCLA Engineering Discover Theoretical Model To Predict Jamming Which Could Provide New Avenues In Materials Innovation And Medicine28 Apr 2008
Proteins That Stop A Major Signaling Pathway Can Also Generate New Proteins27 Apr 2008
Understanding How Mosquitoes Weather The Winter Has Potential To Enable Manipulation of Mosquito Populations27 Apr 2008
Heat Generation, Fat Storage And Dinosaur Extinction27 Apr 2008
Japanese Mushroom Leads To Breakthrough In Protein Research26 Apr 2008
Infant Carrying Ruled Out As Reason Why Humans Walk Upright26 Apr 2008
A Step Forward In Virology - Trojan Horse Of Viruses Revealed25 Apr 2008
AMPK Signaling: Got Food?25 Apr 2008
Efficient Coding Principle Applied To Sense Of Smell24 Apr 2008
Researchers Expand Role Of Mitochondria In Cell Division24 Apr 2008
Host Manipulation By Parasites In The World Of Dead-end Predators: Adaptation To Enhance Transmission?23 Apr 2008
News From The American Chemical Society, April 16, 200822 Apr 2008
May 2008 Highlighted Articles From The Editors Of Biology Of Reproduction22 Apr 2008

Bipolar News
Benefits Of Omega 3s Still Unclear For Bipolar Disorder23 Apr 2008

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Indonesia Runs Large Scale Bird Flu Drill25 Apr 2008
Heading Off A Bird-Flu Pandemic: We Need Broadly Protective Vaccines That Can Be Rapidly Produced And Administered25 Apr 2008

Blood / Hematology News
Adverse Outcomes Linked To Hemoglobin-Based Blood Substitutes28 Apr 2008
Ligand Initiates Phase II Trial With LGD-4665 In Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura28 Apr 2008
Lannett Company Receives Approval For Dipyridamole Tablets USP, 25 Mg, 50 Mg, And 75 Mg28 Apr 2008
University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust Acquires Complete Blood Science Requirements From A Single Source, UK25 Apr 2008
Vermillion And The Ohio State University Report That Novel Diagnostic Test May Help Predict Risk For Relapse Of TTP, A Serious Blood Disorder25 Apr 2008
MIT-Led Teams Unravel Heparin Death Mystery24 Apr 2008
Archemix' ARC1779 Granted Orphan Designation For The Treatment Of TTP, A Life-Threatening Blood Disorder24 Apr 2008
Bayer HealthCare's New EZ-Log Web Client Provides Additional Option For Tracking Hemophilia Treatment23 Apr 2008
Red Cross Partners With 3M Corporation And Roush Fenway Racing; Launches New Interactive Web Site At Redcrossracing.com22 Apr 2008
Baxter Provides Update On Heparin Investigation22 Apr 2008
FDA Says Heparin Contamination Is A Worldwide Problem22 Apr 2008
Nostrum Announces The Successful Completion Of Early Proof Of Concept Study For Its Novel Clot Busting Therapeutic Protein22 Apr 2008

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches The FOOTPRINT PK Suture Anchor For Shoulder Repair27 Apr 2008
Osteotech's Plexur P(TM) Receives FDA Clearance As Bone Void Filler And Bone Graft Extender In Spine26 Apr 2008
FDA Approves New Once-a-Month Dose Of Actonel For Postmenopausal Osteoporosis25 Apr 2008
First Human Implant Of New Archus Orthopedics Facet Replacement System24 Apr 2008
Arthroscopes Market To Reach 2.4 Billion Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.23 Apr 2008

Breast Cancer News
Breast Cancer: Prognosis, Treatment, And Prevention - New Book28 Apr 2008
Coffee May Protect Against Breast Cancer26 Apr 2008
Breast Cancer Subtypes Are Different Diseases25 Apr 2008
Breast Cancer Types Have Different Origins24 Apr 2008
Reconstruction Innovations For Breast Cancer Patients Including Partial And Full Mastectomies Examined By ASPS Report24 Apr 2008
Pink Alert: Premerus Calls For Raised Awareness On Misdiagnosis Of Breast Cancer24 Apr 2008
Susan G. Komen For The Cure(R) Announces Largest Grants Slate Ever: $100 Million To Speed Delivery Of Breast Cancer Discoveries, Cures23 Apr 2008
Although Women 80 And Older Benefit From Mammography, Few Are Screened23 Apr 2008
St John's Hospital Receives First MAMMOMAT Inspiration In The UK23 Apr 2008
UK Search For Thousands Of Volunteers To Help Bring Cure For Breast Cancer Closer22 Apr 2008
Breakthrough's Comment On Research On Lapatinib Presented At The European Breast Cancer Conference22 Apr 2008
Breakthrough's Comment On Research Presented At The European Breast Cancer Conference, Looking At Breast Screening For Women Aged Up To 75, UK22 Apr 2008
Mouse Studies Identify Gene That May Influence Metastasis Risk In Breast Cancer22 Apr 2008

Cancer / Oncology News
A Mechanism That Can Send Cells On The Road To Cancer Discovered By Scientists28 Apr 2008
Akorn-Strides, LLC Announces FDA The Approvals Of Two ANDAs For Ondansetron Injection USP28 Apr 2008
Efforts Address Cultural Competency, Cancer, Hospice Care And Health Disparities Among Minority Populations28 Apr 2008
Multiple Studies Demonstrate The Use Of Hyperthermia Therapy In Treating Pancreatic Cancer28 Apr 2008
Grant From NIH To Advance Brain Tumor Therapies From Lab To Clinical Trials28 Apr 2008
Rising Expectations Drive Growing Health Care Needs In Albania26 Apr 2008
Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute Completes First Trainings And Certifications25 Apr 2008
New Film Festival Challenges Cancer Stigma - Top Oncologist On Jury Panel25 Apr 2008
Palliative Care Is The Area Of Health Care In Which Doctors Can Make The Greatest Difference To Their Patients25 Apr 2008
Cancer-Related Health Disparities Remain Across Ethnic Groups In The Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Even As Cancer Deaths Fell 24% From 1988 - 200525 Apr 2008
Scalp And Neck Melanoma Survival24 Apr 2008
Structure Of Protein That Repairs Damage To Cancer Cells Revealed By Researchers24 Apr 2008
Improving Pregnancy Prospects After Cancer Treatment24 Apr 2008
Researchers Identify New Cell Targets For Preventing Growth Of Breast And Other Tumors24 Apr 2008
Micromet Enrolls First Patient In A Phase 1 Clinical Trial With MT110, The First BiTE Antibody For Treatment Of Solid Tumors24 Apr 2008
PhiloGene Inc. Announces Revolutionary Advances In The Treatment Of Cancer And Macular Degeneration24 Apr 2008
Oral Anti-Cancer Medication SOP Issued By NPA24 Apr 2008
American Cancer Society Announces Launch Of National Hispanic Public Service Campaign24 Apr 2008
ENT Doctors Recognize Oral, Head, And Neck Cancer Awareness Week23 Apr 2008
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation, April 22, 200823 Apr 2008
Identification Of Primary Driver Of Stomach Cancer Development23 Apr 2008
A Mechanism That Can Send Cells On The Road To Cancer Discovered By Scientists23 Apr 2008
Studying Nonexistent Stem Cell Type Supposed To Be Crucial For Angiogenesis And Cancer Growth23 Apr 2008
How Exercise Changes Structure And Function Of Heart Shown By Mass. General Study23 Apr 2008
Potential Viral Therapy Weapon For Difficult Cancers Is Safe And Effective In Study23 Apr 2008
Medipattern's B-CAD(TM) Approved For Sale In China22 Apr 2008
Effective Cancer Immune Therapy Through Order In The Blood Vessels22 Apr 2008
MUHC Study Finds Cancer Cells Spread By Releasing 'Bubbles'22 Apr 2008
Hopkins Doctor Urges Early Diagnosis To Avoid Cancer's "Forgotten Killer"22 Apr 2008
Stored Ovarian Tissue Should Undergo Adequate Testing Before Re-Implantation To Avoid Return Of Cancer22 Apr 2008
Chemotherapy's Damage To The Brain Detailed By Researchers22 Apr 2008
Low Levels Of Physical Activity And High Levels Of Obesity Found In Cancer Survivors22 Apr 2008
Inaccuracies In Studies Of Cancer Treatment Revealed22 Apr 2008
Obesity, Inactivity As Common Among Cancer Survivors As Rest Of Canadians22 Apr 2008

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Major Funding For Research Into Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, UK28 Apr 2008
Glaxosmithkline's Volibris Receives Authorisation From The European Commission For The Treatment Of Functional Class II And III PAH28 Apr 2008
Angina Patients Not Getting Tested28 Apr 2008
Mapping The Genetic Locus For Triglycerides28 Apr 2008
Proteus Biomedical Initiates Clinical Study Of Novel Technology For Heart Failure28 Apr 2008
Study In JAMA Shows Patients Treated With Abbott's XIENCE™ V Drug Eluting Stent Experience Better Outcomes Than Market Leading Drug Eluting Sten27 Apr 2008
Myocardial Infarction: Mortality For Women Not Higher Than For Men26 Apr 2008
Test For Early Stage Heart Disease Underused25 Apr 2008
Clexane Recall, Australian Medical Association25 Apr 2008
Metabolic Genes Tied To Inflammatory Predictor Of Heart Disease And Stroke Risk25 Apr 2008
European Medicines Agency Adopts Positive Opinion For Ranolazine For Treatment Of Chronic Angina25 Apr 2008
Mayo Clinic Arizona And VCU Medical Center Honored For Bridging 100% Of CardioWest Artificial Heart Patients To Transplant In 200725 Apr 2008
India To Carry Majority Of World's Heart Disease Burden By 201024 Apr 2008
Mitochondrial Dysfunction And Redox Signaling In Atrial Tachyarrhythmia24 Apr 2008
German Study Finds No Sexual Bias In Myocardial Infarction Mortality Rates24 Apr 2008
Exciting Times For Heart Assisting Devices24 Apr 2008
Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine Publishes Clinical Research24 Apr 2008
High-Dose Lipitor Reduced The Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease24 Apr 2008
Expert Available To Comment On Heart Device Approval23 Apr 2008
Scientists Identify Novel Way To Prevent Cardiac Fibrosis23 Apr 2008
Multislice CT Scans Effective In Detection Of Pulmonary Embolisms Without Ultrasonography23 Apr 2008
Slower, Less Care Received By Patients Arriving At Hospitals In Off Hours22 Apr 2008
FDA Approves First Compact Heart Assist Device22 Apr 2008
Developmental Changes In Adolescence Raise Men's Heart Disease Risk22 Apr 2008
Common Genetic Variation In Blacks Provides Protection From Heart Failure Death, Study Finds22 Apr 2008
Gene That Prolongs Life After Heart Failure22 Apr 2008
Thoratec Announces FDA Approval Of HeartMate II(R) For Bridge To Transplantation22 Apr 2008
Cardiac Pacemakers Market To Reach $3.7 Billion By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.22 Apr 2008
Everolimus-releasing Stent Promising For Coronary Artery Disease Patients22 Apr 2008
Evidence-Based Medicine And Point-of-Care Testing Advantages For Internists Managing Cardiovascular Disease22 Apr 2008

Caregivers / Homecare News
Extendicare Selects Kronos(R) To Attract And Retain Best Caregivers28 Apr 2008
Critical New Information Added To Nursing Home Compare Web Site25 Apr 2008
Black, Hispanic Caregivers More Likely To Misinterpret Signs Of Alzheimer's, Survey Finds25 Apr 2008
CMS Adds Searchable Database Of Lowest-Quality Nursing Homes Nationwide To Web Site25 Apr 2008
Suspend Round One, Urges American Association For Homecare Letters To Key Committees In Congress23 Apr 2008
CMS Disqualified 630 Out Of 1,005 Homecare Providers In Round One, USA23 Apr 2008
Confusion Surrounds Medicare Wheelchair Policies; AAHomecare Sponsors Workshop And Webinar To Find Answers22 Apr 2008

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
HPV Vaccine Uptake28 Apr 2008
Nventa Completes Safety Evaluation On Final Cohort In HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial25 Apr 2008
The Importance Of 'Mind-Body' Connection For Surviving Cancer23 Apr 2008

Cholesterol News
Tredaptive Recommended For EU Approval For The Treatment Of Mixed Dyslipidaemia And Primary Hypercholesterolaemia28 Apr 2008
Two Merck Medicines Recommended For Approval In The European Union27 Apr 2008
FDA Provides Clarity To Isis Regarding The Development Path For Mipomersen26 Apr 2008
CocoaVia Dark Chocolate Bars Shown To Lower Cholesterol22 Apr 2008

CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News
FDA Strengthens BSE Safeguards In Animal Feed24 Apr 2008

Cleft Palate News
Gene For Branchio-Oculo-Facial Syndrome Discovered By Researchers24 Apr 2008

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
Synexus(R) Achieves Record With More Than 10,000 Patients Enrolled In Clinical Studies28 Apr 2008
Maccine Receives Bio-Industry Award For Best Preclinical Or Clinical CRO In Asia25 Apr 2008
New Study From Cutting Edge Information Shows That 45% Of Investigator-Initiated Trial Proposals Reach Final Approval23 Apr 2008

Colorectal Cancer News
$450,000 Sweetener In Colon Cancer Battle28 Apr 2008
Study Examines Factors Affecting Low Rates Of Colorectal Screening Among Korean-Americans25 Apr 2008
Standard Anal Canal Cancer Treatment Preferred Over Experimental Drug23 Apr 2008
ACORN Presents Findings Of Collaborative Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Research22 Apr 2008

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
UQ Leads The Way On Complementary Medicine Research, Australia24 Apr 2008
Patient Education Software For Chiropractors24 Apr 2008

Compliance News
Patients Often Don't Take What The Doctor Ordered25 Apr 2008

Conferences News
2-Day Evolution Symposium Hosted By Rockefeller University, May 1-2, 200828 Apr 2008
Cutting Edge Genome Technologies And Applications: Advances In Diagnosing, Treating More Diseases25 Apr 2008
St. Jude Medical To Present At Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference24 Apr 2008
Renowned Scientist J. Craig Venter, Ph.D. To Deliver A Keynote Speech At 2008 BIO International Convention22 Apr 2008

Crohn's News
FDA Approval Of Cimzia(R) For Crohn's Disease Represents Latest Milestone For Nektar's PEGylation Technology Platform24 Apr 2008
Cimzia® Approved In United States For Crohn's Disease23 Apr 2008
FDA Approves Cimzia To Treat Crohn's Disease23 Apr 2008

Cystic Fibrosis News
Scientists Overcome Obstacle In Gene Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis, UK27 Apr 2008

Dentistry News
Healthier Teeth And Gums Signalled By Presence Of Certain Antibodies26 Apr 2008
Gordon Watkins To Become President Of British Dental Association, UK24 Apr 2008
Zila Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For ViziLite Eyewear24 Apr 2008
British Dental Association Urges Reconsideration Of NHS Commitment Criteria, UK24 Apr 2008
Maryland Lawmakers Approve Measures Intended To Improve Dental Care For Low-Income Children23 Apr 2008
New Online Forum To Prioritise Research Areas In Primary Care Dentistry, British Dental Association22 Apr 2008

Depression News
According To Research From The University Of Navarra, Smokers Have A 41% Higher Risk Of Suffering Depression25 Apr 2008
Biovail Receives FDA Approval For Aplenzin (BVF-033) For The Treatment Of Depression25 Apr 2008
Depression Research Employs Laser Dissection23 Apr 2008

Dermatology News
Lip Balms And Glosses May Raise Skin Cancer Risk27 Apr 2008
Delcath Expands Phase III Trial For Metastatic Melanoma To Include University Of Maryland Medical Center26 Apr 2008
Revolutionary Genetic Test For Women's Hair Loss Launched25 Apr 2008
FDA Clears Glove Made From New Type Of Latex24 Apr 2008
New Clinical Practice Guidelines On The Treatment Of Hirsutism23 Apr 2008
BioVex Agrees SPA With The FDA For A Pivotal Study With OncoVEX(GM-CSF) In Metastatic Melanoma And Announces Presentation Of Phase II Results At ASCO23 Apr 2008
Most Lethal Melanomas Are On Scalp And Neck22 Apr 2008
Migraine Increases Risk Of Severe Skin Sensitivity And Pain22 Apr 2008
Melanoma Lurks In Larger Skin Lesions22 Apr 2008

Diabetes News
Volunteers Needed For Chocolate Study28 Apr 2008
Advertising To Children Ban Blocked, UK28 Apr 2008
Diabetes UK Funds Trial To Explore Effects Of Chocolate Compound28 Apr 2008
Pfizer Enters Into Research Consortium To Expand Understanding Of Diabetes And Obesity Pathobiology28 Apr 2008
Dramatic Rise In Pre-Motherhood Diabetes In America28 Apr 2008
Important Markers Of High Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Discovered By Researchers28 Apr 2008
Cardiologist Teams Up With Podiatrist To Save Diabetic Patient's Leg26 Apr 2008
Improving Diabetes Management On PEI Agenda, Canada25 Apr 2008
Novagali Pharma Successfully Enrolls First Patient In U.S. Phase I Clinical Study With CORTIJECT(R) For Diabetic Macular Edema25 Apr 2008
WCPD 2008 Congress: The Time To Discuss The Prevention Of Diabetes Is Now25 Apr 2008
"Life For A Child" Diabetes Documentary Accepted Into Competition At New York's Prestigious Tribeca Film Festival24 Apr 2008
New Pill For Type 2 Diabetes Enhances Patients' Natural Body Process To Improve Blood Sugar Control, UK24 Apr 2008
VitalCare Announces FDA Approval Of Infusion Device Used For ICAT Therapy24 Apr 2008
Diabetes Worst In The Developing World24 Apr 2008
Inconsistent NHS Offers Patchy Service To People With Diabetes, UK23 Apr 2008
Tens Of Thousands Of American Diabetes Association Volunteers Honored For Their Fight Against Diabetes During National Volunteer Appreciation Week22 Apr 2008
Diabetes: A Cardiac Condition?22 Apr 2008

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Inspire To Discontinue Development Of Epinastine Nasal Spray25 Apr 2008
Acute Sore Throat: Antibiotics Should Normally Not Be Started Immediately22 Apr 2008

Eating Disorders News
What Is An Eating Disorder? Types Of Eating Disorders23 Apr 2008
Three Out Of Four American Women Have Disordered Eating23 Apr 2008

Endocrinology News
Simultaneous Testing For Thyroid Hormones22 Apr 2008

Eye Health / Blindness News
Academy Testifies At FDA Meeting On Lasik Outcomes And Satisfaction28 Apr 2008
Breakthrough Technique Pioneered At Novartis Research Institute Restores Light Sensitivity In Damaged Retinas Of Mice28 Apr 2008
The Eye-Patch Kids, DVD28 Apr 2008
Inherited Blindness Treated With Gene Therapy28 Apr 2008
Gene Therapy Improves Vision In Patients With Congenital Retinal Disease28 Apr 2008
Annual Treatment For Trachoma, As Recommended By WHO, May Be Unnecessary, If Treatment Coverage High27 Apr 2008
SynergEyes Hybrid Contact Lenses Provide A Vision Solution For Post LASIK Patients26 Apr 2008
If Treatment Coverage High, Annual Trachoma Treatment May Be Unnecessary26 Apr 2008
ESBATech's Lead Antibody Fragment Enters Clinical Development For Ophthalmic Indications25 Apr 2008
Academy Board Approves Funding And Scientific Support Of Lasik Quality Of Life Study With FDA24 Apr 2008
General Optical Council Consults On Equality Monitoring Scheme, UK24 Apr 2008
Center Offers Insight, Specialized Eye Exams For Athletes22 Apr 2008

Fertility News
Growing Human Eggs In The Lab22 Apr 2008
Using Semen Cryopreservation To Protect Amphibian Species22 Apr 2008

Flu / Cold / SARS News
New 3M Rapid Detection Flu A+B Test Announced By 3M Health Care28 Apr 2008
Prevention Best Medicine For Colds And Flu24 Apr 2008

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Progenics And Wyeth Announce FDA Has Approved Relistor27 Apr 2008
FDA Approves Relistor For Opioid-Induced Constipation25 Apr 2008
Goshen Center For Cancer Care Sponsors Symposium Dedicated To Increasing Awareness And Treatment Options For Inoperable Liver Cancer25 Apr 2008
Early Diagnosis Vital In Oesophageal Cancer Detection23 Apr 2008
Cisplatin Less Effective Than Standard Treatment For Patients With Anal Cancer23 Apr 2008
Interim Analysis Of Phase I/II Study Of Rexin-G Confirms Efficacy With No Dose Limiting Toxicity In Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer22 Apr 2008

Genetics News
New Targets For Modification Enzymes Uncovered By Epigenetic Research28 Apr 2008
No To Patenting Genes, Yes To Testing Technologies: European Experts Propose Solutions To Gene Patenting Controversy27 Apr 2008
Team Develops Safe, Effective RNA Interference Technique - Method Holds Promise For Treating Cancer And Infection27 Apr 2008
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Clears Senate, USA25 Apr 2008
What The Public Needs To Know About Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Tests25 Apr 2008
Genetic Scientists Anticipate U.S. Senate Passage Of The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act24 Apr 2008
A Mechanism Of Epigenetic Inheritance Clarified By Scientists23 Apr 2008

Headache / Migraine News
Sensitive Skin A Symptom Of Migraine23 Apr 2008

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Report Evaluates Efforts To Extend Health Insurance To Uninsured Subpopulations28 Apr 2008
Reports Evaluate State Health Care Reforms, Efforts To Extend Health Insurance To Uninsured28 Apr 2008
Criticism Of Health Care Proposal Of Presidential Candidate Clinton Raises Questions About Opponent Obama, Krugman Writes28 Apr 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Health Coverage Expansion Efforts In Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota28 Apr 2008
Senate Approves Genetic Nondiscrimination Legislation28 Apr 2008
One In Four Uninsured Eligible For Public Insurance But Not Enrolled, Says New NIHCM Report, USA25 Apr 2008
Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty Discusses Concerns About Legislation That Would Overhaul State Health Care System25 Apr 2008
The American Prospect Special Report Focuses On U.S. Health Care System25 Apr 2008
Democratic Lawmakers Set Smaller Goals For Health Care Than Presidential Candidates' Proposals, The Hill Reports25 Apr 2008
House Subcommittee Approves Bill To Reauthorize Program To Help Uninsured Obtain Care At Community Health Centers25 Apr 2008
Senate Compromises On Bill To Ban Insurers, Employers From Discriminating Based On Genetics25 Apr 2008
More Than One In Five Adults In Kentucky Uninsured In Early 2008, Poll Finds24 Apr 2008
Democratic Presidential Candidate Clinton Wins Pennsylvania Primary, Favored On Health Care Issue24 Apr 2008
Lawmakers Reach Agreement On Genetic Nondiscrimination Legislation; Bill Could Be Approved Soon24 Apr 2008
Boeing Shifting Cost Of Health Care Onto Workers' Families, SPEEA Announces24 Apr 2008
Presidential Candidate Advisers Discuss Strategies To Address Health Care Disparities Among Hispanics23 Apr 2008
Editorial, Opinion Piece, Letters To The Editor Address High-Cost Specialty Drugs22 Apr 2008
Democrats Launch 'Stealthy Assault' On Health Savings Accounts With Provision In Tax Bill, Editorial States22 Apr 2008
Health Insurers Experience Effects Of Recent Economic Downturn Despite History Of Resisting Recession22 Apr 2008
Health Care Debate To Produce Sharp Differences Between Parties In Presidential Election22 Apr 2008

Hearing / Deafness News
Low-Frequency Hearing Linked To Shape Of The Cochlea28 Apr 2008
Device That Produces Tiny Skull Vibrations A Big Help For Hearing Impaired26 Apr 2008

HIV / AIDS News
UNAIDS Governing Board Meeting Closes In Chiang Mai28 Apr 2008
'Sound Scientific Reasons To Believe' Researchers Can Create HIV/AIDS Vaccine, Opinion Piece Says28 Apr 2008
Thai HIV/AIDS Programs Overlook Children, UNICEF Official Says28 Apr 2008
Iowa Records 127 New HIV Cases In 2007, Highest Number Since 1998, Health Department Report Says28 Apr 2008
Connecticut HIV/AIDS Advocates, Teenagers Call For Passage Of Bill That Would Provide Grants For Comprehensive Sex Education28 Apr 2008
Needle-Exchange Programs In Washington, D.C., To Expand By Summer28 Apr 2008
U.S., British HIV/AIDS Researchers Pessimistic About Prospects Of Vaccine, Survey Finds28 Apr 2008
Scientific Consensus On AIDS Vaccine Prospect Is Bleak, Poll Reveals28 Apr 2008
Monitoring AIDS Treatment By Regular Physical Examination Is Nearly As Effective As Advanced Laboratory Tests26 Apr 2008
Growing Industry Efforts To Address HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Child & Maternal Health, And Chronic Diseases In Developing Countries25 Apr 2008
When Switching To Second Line HIV Antiretrovirals, Clinical Monitoring Nearly As Effective As Laboratory Techniques25 Apr 2008
Mandatory HIV Testing In North Carolina Prisons Will Not Stem Spread Of Virus, Opinion Piece Says25 Apr 2008
Singapore's Parliament Approves Measure That Addresses Spread Of HIV Through Unsafe Sex25 Apr 2008
Drugs For HIV/AIDS, Other Diseases Should Be Made More Affordable, Accessible, Advocates Say At Intellectual Property Rights Conference25 Apr 2008
HIV/AIDS Hindering Angola's Efforts To Eradicate Illiteracy, Education Official Says25 Apr 2008
Pakistan, U.N. Agency Launch Pilot Initiative To Improve HIV Control Efforts Among Women25 Apr 2008
SADC Official Urges Member States To Fulfill Their Commitments To Fight HIV/AIDS25 Apr 2008
Researchers Develop Breath-Monitoring Device To Monitor Treatment Adherence Among HIV-Positive People24 Apr 2008
Children's Center Aims To Promote Home-Based HIV Testing Among Youth In Botswana24 Apr 2008
UAE Establishes Committee To Develop HIV/AIDS Strategy24 Apr 2008
Thailand's Anti-Drug Efforts Hindering Fight Against HIV/AIDS, Advocates Say24 Apr 2008
HIV/AIDS Threat To National Security In Pacific Region, Official Says24 Apr 2008
U.S. Prisons Missing Opportunities To Provide HIV Testing, Education, Prevention, Panel Says24 Apr 2008
BioAlliance Pharma Announces Preliminary Results From The Pivotal US Phase III Trial For Loramyc(TM)24 Apr 2008
Chicago Tribune Profiles Home For HIV-Positive Men23 Apr 2008
Independent Examines U.K. Insurers' Practices Regarding MSM, Risk Of HIV23 Apr 2008
Zimbabwe HIV/AIDS Union Calls On Groups To Provide Post-Testing Services23 Apr 2008
Jamaica To Launch New Female Condom As Part Of HIV/AIDS Prevention Efforts23 Apr 2008
Indian Police Force Launches HIV/AIDS Awareness Program Aimed At Officers, Soldiers23 Apr 2008
Sub-Saharan African Countries Not On Track To Meet MDGs, U.N. Secretary General Ban Says23 Apr 2008
Commitment To Conducting More Basic Research In Search For HIV/AIDS Vaccine 'Prudent,' Editorial Says22 Apr 2008
Some HIV-Positive People In Zambia Stopping Antiretroviral Treatment For Alternative Drugs, Health Official Says22 Apr 2008
Disabled People In Botswana Largely Neglected In HIV/AIDS Efforts, Advocates Say22 Apr 2008
Daily Star Examines Antiretroviral Access In Banglades22 Apr 2008
HHS Secretary Leavitt Meets With Health Officials In Vietnam To Discuss Health Issues, Including HIV/AIDS22 Apr 2008
South Carolina House To Consider Bill That Would Eliminate Requirement To Inform School Officials Of Students' HIV-Positive Status22 Apr 2008
Genetic Immunity Announces Data Related To The DermaVir Nanomedicine Patch In The Journal Of Immunology22 Apr 2008
Scientists Test Device To Track Medication Adherence In Patients With HIV/AIDS22 Apr 2008

Immune System / Vaccines News
"Vaccination Week In The Americas" Advances On Goals28 Apr 2008
The Insulin Highway Bypassed28 Apr 2008
NIIW Reminds Parents Of The Importance Of Immunizations And Encourages Them To Look To Their Child's Doctor For Information25 Apr 2008
New Technology For Boosting Vaccine Efficiency25 Apr 2008
Genocea Biosciences Wins ''Best Vaccine Startup'' Award At World Vaccine Congress 200825 Apr 2008
Master Regulator Of Innate Immunity Linked To The Hypoxic Response24 Apr 2008
InfuScience Procures Vivaglobin(R) For In-Home Infusion Therapy24 Apr 2008
Immunization: The Success Paradox - 33 Countries From Ireland To Tajikistan Take Part In European Immunization Week 200822 Apr 2008
No Deaths In Under 19's Last Year From Meningitis, UK22 Apr 2008

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Publication Offers Labs Consensus Recommendations For Diagnosing Parasitic Diseases28 Apr 2008
AIBS Annual Meeting In May Will Focus On Climate, Environment, And Infectious Diseases28 Apr 2008
Risks Of TB Recurrence Reduced By Common Vitamin And Other Micronutrient Supplements28 Apr 2008
Residents In Predominately Hispanic Southern Texas Region Suffer Higher Rates Of Disease, Report Finds28 Apr 2008
Gerba: Sometimes It's Better Not To Clean28 Apr 2008
Oritavancin May Thwart Tough-to-Treat C. Difficile Infection26 Apr 2008
Specialized White Blood Cells Coordinate First Responders To Viral Infection25 Apr 2008
Wyeth Withdraws Its Application To Extend The Marketing Authorisationfor Tygacil, Europe25 Apr 2008
APP Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval For Colistimethate For Injection, USP24 Apr 2008
Transmission Of Leptospirosis In Urban Slum Conditions23 Apr 2008
Agennix Initiates A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Study Of Oral Talactoferrin In Severe Sepsis23 Apr 2008
Ugandan Monkeys Harbor Evidence Of Infection With Unknown Poxvirus23 Apr 2008
Strativa Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase III Results For Loramyc(R) To Treat Oropharyngeal Candidiasis22 Apr 2008
Finnish Biotech Company Sets World Record By Detecting 50 Dangerous Bacteria With Single Test In Quest To Battle Sepsis22 Apr 2008
Clostridium Difficile Infection 'Epidemic' Leads To Calls For Emerging Next-Generation Therapies22 Apr 2008

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Fewer Complications From Minimally Invasive Pancreas Surgery28 Apr 2008
In-Home Health Care Via Wireless Networks, NSF Awards $1.5M For Study28 Apr 2008
Headset Muffles Loud, Unnerving MRI Noises26 Apr 2008
European Light Research Opens Door For Optical Storage And Computing25 Apr 2008
UH Prof Finds Geological Faults Threaten Houston25 Apr 2008
Simulating Surgery To Reduce Implant Complications25 Apr 2008
Road Signs Inspire A New Iconic Drug Information System24 Apr 2008
2008 Conference On Lasers And Electro-Optics/Quantum Electronics And Laser Science23 Apr 2008
Recognising The Importance Of Information Security, UK22 Apr 2008
Breakthrough Large Scale Transfection Technology Accelerates Cell Based Assay Development22 Apr 2008

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
European Commission Approves Viread For Chronic Hepatitis B28 Apr 2008
Interim Results From Boceprevir Phase II Study In Genotype 1 Treatment-Naive Hepatitis C Patients Presented At EASL27 Apr 2008
BARACLUDE(R) (Entecavir) Treatment Resulted In Greater Viral Load Suppression Compared To Adefovir At 96 Weeks In Hepatitis B Positive Patients27 Apr 2008
Three Studies Presented At 43rd EASL Showed Higher SVR For PEGASYS(R) (Peginterferon Alfa-2a) Plus Ribavirin Than Peginterferon Alfa-2b Plus Ribavirin27 Apr 2008
Final Results Of Ideal Study Presented At Annual Meeting Of The European Association For The Study Of The Liver (EASL)27 Apr 2008
Roche's Investigational Hepatitis C Polymerase Inhibitor, R1626, Demonstrated Significant End-of-Treatment Response In Phase IIa Study27 Apr 2008
Important Progress Toward Control Of Hepatitis B And C26 Apr 2008
Gilead Announces 72-Week Data From Two Pivotal Phase III StudiesEvaluating Viread(R) For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis B25 Apr 2008
Biolex Therapeutics Researchers Present Locteron(R) Phase 2a Hepatitis C Trial Results At EASL Conference25 Apr 2008
Data On Investigational Compounds Being Co-Developed By Tibotec For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis C Presented At EASL 200825 Apr 2008
Positive Findings In Treating Patients With Advanced Hepatitis C25 Apr 2008
Pharmasset Adds Two Cohorts To R7128 Hepatitis C Study25 Apr 2008
NAFLD AND NASH Linked To Metabolic Syndrome And Cardiovascular Disease25 Apr 2008
Antipodean Pharmaceuticals Announces Results Of Phase 2 Study Of Lead Compound MitoQ(R)25 Apr 2008
Gilead Announces 72-Week Data From Two Pivotal Phase III Studies Evaluating Viread(R) For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis B25 Apr 2008
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Highlights Taribavirin Phase IIb Data Presentation At European Association For The Study Of Liver (EASL) Annual Meeting25 Apr 2008
Positive Preclinical Data On HCV Programs At The Annual Meeting Of The European Association For The Study Of The Liver (EASL), Idenix Pharmaceuticals24 Apr 2008
Romark Announces Presentation Of New Data For Nitazoxanide In Chronic Hepatitis C At EASL 200824 Apr 2008
Idenix Pharmaceuticals Presents Positive Preclinical Data On HCV Programs At The Annual Meeting Of The European Association For The Liver24 Apr 2008

Lung Cancer News
Data Suggests Promising Overall Survival And Progression-free Survival With Vargatef™ (BIBF 1120)27 Apr 2008
Promising Overall Survival And Progression-free Survival With VARGATEF(TM) (BIBF 1120) For Advanced, Relapsed Non-small Cell Lung Cancer26 Apr 2008
Analysis Shows Combining Sorafenib With Carboplatin/Paclitaxel Adds No Benefit In Lung Cancer25 Apr 2008
Cancer Immunotherapy Shows Long-Term Promise In Lung Cancer - Immunotherapy Reduces Relapse Risk Without The Side-effects Of Chemotherapy25 Apr 2008
Viruses May Play A Role In Lung Cancer Development - Preliminary Findings Suggest Measles Virus And Human Papilloma Virus May Be Involved25 Apr 2008
Mutation Database Helps Personalized Treatment Of Lung Cancer - Online Compendium Matches EGFR Mutations With Clinical Outcomes25 Apr 2008
New Genetic Techniques To Combat Lung Cancer25 Apr 2008
Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Final Picoplatin Data From Phase 2 Small Cell Lung Cancer Trial Demonstrating Survival Benefit24 Apr 2008

Lupus News
Human Genome Sciences Completes Enrollment In First Of Two Phase 3 Lymphostat-B(R) Trials23 Apr 2008

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Two Suppressor Molecules Affect 70 Genes In Leukemia27 Apr 2008
90Y-ibritumomab Tiuxetan Safe And Effective For Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Patients After Chemotherapy25 Apr 2008
One Of Nation's Largest Portfolios Of New Lymphoma Therapies Targets Diverse, Difficult Cancer25 Apr 2008
Immunicon Corporation Receives Grant To Develop Test For Residual Disease In Leukemia Patients24 Apr 2008
Risk Of Second Cancers Greatest In Younger Patients Treated For Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma22 Apr 2008

Medical Devices News
New Technique Created For Malaria Diagnosis28 Apr 2008
New Technology Looks At Neurons From All Sides28 Apr 2008
BRIGHTER Lasers For Tomorrow's Technologies28 Apr 2008
Neuroimaging Improves Quality Of Life For Brain Tumor Patients28 Apr 2008
Health And Economic Benefits Provided By Minimally Invasive Robotic Bypass Surgery28 Apr 2008
First Human Use Demonstrates Effectiveness Of Irreversible Electroporation Treatment28 Apr 2008
New System Gives Improved Gene Technology Analysis27 Apr 2008
Bionic Feet Need More Spring In Their Step27 Apr 2008
Increase In Diagnostic Imaging Mainly Due To Self-Referring Physicians25 Apr 2008
Stroke Diagnosis And Care Could Be Improved By New 3-D Ultrasound25 Apr 2008
150 Cases Or More Of Colonoscopy Experience Required For Competency, Study Finds24 Apr 2008
New Prosthetic Hand Being Tested: Each Finger Can Be Moved Separately23 Apr 2008
Worldwide Kidney Dialysis Equipment And Supplies Market To Reach $14.3 Billion In 2012, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.23 Apr 2008
Pulse Oximeters Market To Exceed 438 Million Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.22 Apr 2008
Protection For The Protective Services22 Apr 2008
X-Ray Films, Chemicals And Processors Market To Reach 5.9 Billion Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.22 Apr 2008
Electronic Handheld Blood Pressure Devices Market To Reach 793 Million Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.22 Apr 2008
Holter Monitoring Systems Market Set To Peak 143 Million Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.22 Apr 2008
Temperature Monitoring Devices Market To Reach 656 Million Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.22 Apr 2008

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Doctor Prosecuted For Advertising And Selling An Unlicensed Medicine - 'Fat Jab', UK28 Apr 2008
Dopey Nurse Done For Drugs Theft, UK23 Apr 2008

Medical Students / Training News
Senate Committee Passes Bill To Promote Health Careers Among American Indians28 Apr 2008
Developing 'Roadmaps' For Enhancing The Professional Culture Of Medical Schools23 Apr 2008
Indigenous Health Education Essential To Close The Gap, Australian Medical Students' Association23 Apr 2008
Diamantina Institute Officially Unveiled22 Apr 2008

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Bush Administration Should Rescind SCHIP Directive That Restricts Enrollment Expansions, Editorial States28 Apr 2008
Florida Budget Officials Tap Into Tobacco Endowment Fund To Provide Health Care For Low-Income, Severely Ill Residents28 Apr 2008
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Write Letter To Congressional Committees Expressing Concerns Over Cuts To 'Indirect Medical Education' Medicare Payments28 Apr 2008
Special Needs Plans Seek To Avoid Moratorium By Providing More Data To Congress28 Apr 2008
HHS Secretary Leavitt Says Rising Medicare Costs Will Cause Generational Divide28 Apr 2008
Senate Fast-Tracks Medicaid Bill That Would Delay New Rules; CMS Defends Rules, Willing To Talk28 Apr 2008
Sen. Reid Fast-Tracks Medicaid Bill; CMS Official Says Bush Administration 'Willing To Talk'28 Apr 2008
Families USA Report: New York Will Lose 25,500 Jobs, $3.1 Billion In Business Activity Due To Bush Administration's Medicaid Cuts25 Apr 2008
House Votes 349-62 To Approve Legislation That Would Block New Medicaid Regulations25 Apr 2008
House Passes Medicaid Bill 349-6225 Apr 2008
CBO Releases Cost Estimate Of Medicaid Legislation24 Apr 2008
NACDS Seeks Passage Of E-Prescribing Bill To Finance Medicaid Reimbursement Rule Change24 Apr 2008
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Improved Access To Medications For Most Seniors, But Sickest Seniors Continued Skipping Pills Because Of Cost Issue24 Apr 2008
White House Issues Formal Veto Threat Against Legislation That Would Delay Medicaid Regulations24 Apr 2008
House Expected To Pass Medicaid Bill; Sen. Baucus Says Chamber Will Soon Consider Measure24 Apr 2008
Families USA Report: North Carolina Will Lose 11,700 Jobs, 1.1 Billion Dollars In Business Activity Due To Bush Administration's Medicaid Cuts23 Apr 2008
American Association Of Retired Persons Thanks House For Protecting People In Medicaid, Urges Senate To Follow23 Apr 2008
Coping With Costs Of Medicare Part D Coverage Gap23 Apr 2008
Cost-related Medication Nonadherence Less Likely After Medicare Part D23 Apr 2008
House Democrats Schedule Vote On Medicaid Bill Requiring Two-Thirds Vote For Passage23 Apr 2008
AdvaMed Responds To Proposed FY 2009 Inpatient Hospital Payment Rule22 Apr 2008
CMS Proposes More Accurate Payments For Inpatient Rehabilitation Services In FY 200922 Apr 2008
CQ's Armstrong Discusses Medicaid Legislation, Senate Hearing On FDA Funding, GAO Report On Hospital-Acquired Infections22 Apr 2008
HHS Appeals Decision That Requires Release Of Medicare Physician Claims Data22 Apr 2008
Bush Administration Directive To Enroll Low-Income Children In SCHIP Before Expanding Coverage Is Unenforceable Because It Violates Federal Law22 Apr 2008

Mental Health News
New Survey Shows Worrying Increase In Self-harm, UK28 Apr 2008
Leading Organization Calls On Presidential Candidates To Emphasize Mental Health In Health Policy Plans25 Apr 2008
Mind Journalist Of The Year Award 2008 Shortlist Announced, UK24 Apr 2008
Senators Request Resignation Of VA Mental Health Director24 Apr 2008
APA, Mental Health Advocates Discuss Need For Medicare Parity22 Apr 2008
Mind Champion Of The Year Award 2008 Shortlist Announced22 Apr 2008

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
Positive Results From Re-Read Of Vasovist(R) Phase 3 Images Announced By EPIX Pharmaceuticals24 Apr 2008
MRI Equipment Market To Reach 5.5 Billion Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.23 Apr 2008

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
Healthcare Watchdog Launches Biggest Ever Inspection Programme In Acute NHS Trusts To Check Infection Control, UK24 Apr 2008
Potentially Deadly Infection Doubles Among Hospital Patients Over Last Five Years, USA24 Apr 2008