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Abortion News
Arizona Nursing Board Approves Recommendation Allowing Nurses To Perform First-Trimester Abortions19 May 2008
Some NARAL State Affiliates, Abortion-Rights Advocates Upset About National PAC's Obama Endorsement19 May 2008
Pope Benedict Criticizes Italian Abortion Law, Prime Minister Berlusconi Responds15 May 2008
Antiabortion Democrat Wins Special Election To Fill House Seat In Mississippi15 May 2008
Ohio Politician Requests Inquiry Of Planned Parenthood Reply To Calls By Antiabortion Advocates Posing As Donors14 May 2008
Mo. Judge Rejects PPKM Argument Against State Law To Reclassify Abortion Clinics As Ambulatory Surgical Centers14 May 2008
Newark Star-Ledger Examines Abortion Positions Of Republican Candidates For U.S. Senate13 May 2008
Arizona Nursing Board Committee Recommends Allowing Nurses To Perform First-Trimester Abortions13 May 2008

Acid Reflux/GERD News
Recurring Symptoms Experienced By Nearly 40 Percent Of GERD Patients Taking PPIs17 May 2008

ADHD News
New European Study Showed OROS(R) Methylphenidate Tablets Significantly Improved Symptoms In Adults With ADHD19 May 2008

Aid / Disasters News
The American Red Cross Commits 10 Million Dollars To Assist China Earthquake Survivors19 May 2008
Counseling Help Line Available For People In Southern And Midwest States Hit By Tornadoes19 May 2008
3,000 Evacuated After Train Chemical Spill, Louisiana, USA18 May 2008
Pfizer Extends 10 Million Yuan To Earthquake Victims And Relief Efforts In China16 May 2008
Quake Deaths In Sichuan Is Probably Over 50,000 Says China's Government15 May 2008
Estimated 3.2 Million Burmese Potentially Affected By Cyclone15 May 2008
UNICEF Rushing Medical Supplies, Tents, Clean Water To Children Affected By Powerful Earthquake In China15 May 2008
Myanmar: Half A Million Children Affected By Cyclone, Aid Agency Warns15 May 2008
UNICEF Concerned About Emotional Distress Of Children In Myanmar13 May 2008
American Red Cross Relief Flows Into Storm Ravaged States13 May 2008

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
BMA Response To Government Campaign On Alcohol Units, UK19 May 2008
Effects Of Addictive Drugs On Brain Tracked In New Mount Sinai Research19 May 2008
Minister Wallace Promises To Give Priority To Tacking Our Alcohol Culture, Ireland19 May 2008
Australian Researchers Sheds New Light On Heroin Addiction16 May 2008
Substance Use And Misuse: Middle Class Relaxing With Marijuana16 May 2008
Possible Connection Between Marijuana Abuse And Stroke Or Heart Attacks13 May 2008
Urging The Public To "Think Before You Drink"13 May 2008
Drinking And Driving: Binge Drinkers Have A Disconnect Between Assessing Their Driving Abilities And Reality13 May 2008
Confirmation Of Effectiveness Of Naltrexone For Alcohol Dependence In Alaska Natives And Other Alaskans Living In Rural Areas13 May 2008
Alcohol Cravings In Response To Negative Emotions Felt More Acutely By Men13 May 2008

Allergy News
Stress In Pregnancy Affects Baby's Immune System19 May 2008
Allergy Week 19 To 23 May 2008, UK19 May 2008
FAAN Unveils Five Steps Forward For Food Allergy14 May 2008
New Pharmacy Service Offers Hope For Allergy Sufferers, UK14 May 2008

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Study Identifies New Gene For Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease - Findings Lead To New Line Of Investigation Into Alzheimer's Research19 May 2008
Alzheimer's Disease: Finding Has Implications For Host Of Neurodegenerative Diseases19 May 2008
Regulate Anti Psychotic Drugs Now, UK16 May 2008
Applied NeuroSolutions To Offer P-Tau 231 Test For Use In Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials16 May 2008
Likely Causative Gene For Late-Onset Alzheimer's Discovered16 May 2008
First Conclusive Evidence Of Alzheimer's-Like Brain Tangles In Nonhuman Primates, Findings Could Pave Way For New Human Treatments16 May 2008
Sandra Day O'connor, Newt Gingrich Testify At Aging Hearing On Alzheimer's, USA16 May 2008
Seeing Alzheimer's Amyloids14 May 2008
End-Stage Dementia Patients Deserve The Same Access To Palliative Care As People With Cancer14 May 2008
Anti-Inflammatories Should Not Be Used To Prevent Alzheimer's, Study13 May 2008
Model Shows How Mutation Tips Biochemistry To Cause Alzheimer's13 May 2008
Alzheimer' S Society Comment On A Review Of Palliative Care Published In The May Issue Of Journal Of Clinical Nursing, UK13 May 2008

Anxiety / Stress News
Stress At Work Increases The Progression Of Arteriosclerosis19 May 2008
LUNESTA(R) Study Of Patients With Insomnia And Co-Morbid Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Published In Archives Of General Psychiatry14 May 2008

Arthritis News
Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Rheumatoid Arthritis15 May 2008
Prestigious Janssen Award Received By Researchers Who Helped Millions With Arthritis15 May 2008

Autism News
Autism: Genetic Links To Impaired Social Behavior15 May 2008
Music Used To Explore The Autistic Brain's Emotion Processing14 May 2008

Bio-terrorism / Terrorism News
NIH Awards La Jolla Institute For Allergy & Immunology Major Grant To Test Safety Of New Smallpox Treatment13 May 2008

Biology / Biochemistry News
New Dimension Discovered In Body Clock Rhythm19 May 2008
Novel Protein Nanoparticles 'Shape' The Future Of Disease19 May 2008
Success By Learning - Smallest Predator Recognizes Prey By Its Shape19 May 2008
Back To Basics: Simple Model Cell Is Key To Understanding Cell Complexity18 May 2008
Solving The Puzzle Of Why Parasites Harm Hosts16 May 2008
Researchers Discover Architecture For Fundamental Processes Of Life - Universite De Montreal Study15 May 2008
AADH Induces Substrate Conformation Crucial For Promoting Vibration That Reduces The Effective Potential Energy Barrier To Proton Transfer15 May 2008
Sex And Space Destabilize Intransitive Competition Within And Between Species15 May 2008
Recent Advances In Reproductive Neuroendocrinology: A Role For RFamide Peptides In Seasonal Reproduction?15 May 2008
Architecture For Fundamental Processes Of Life Discovered By Researchers15 May 2008
Searching For Candidate Speciation Genes Using A Proteomic Approach: Seminal Proteins In Field Crickets14 May 2008
Multiple Ancient Origins Of Neoteny In Lycidae (Coleoptera): Consequences For Ecology And Macroevolution14 May 2008
A Label Of Health: A Previous Immune Challenge Is Reflected In The Expression Of A Female Plumage Trait14 May 2008
Expanded Histology Methods Book Covers Processing Of Animal, Plant, And Microbial Tissues14 May 2008
Religion And The Narrative Of Biological Science13 May 2008
Dogs Sniffing Feces To Save The Species13 May 2008
How A Human And A Fruit Fly Differ13 May 2008
Improved Understanding Of Ancient Protein Offers Clues To Killer Condition13 May 2008
Biofuels, Medicines, Bioplastics, Flavors, Pigments -- Plants Deliver13 May 2008
Revealing A Key Step In The 'Puncture' Mechanism Of Cell Death13 May 2008
Skeletal Muscle Development Responds To Nutrient Availability13 May 2008
Scaling Theory For Information Networks13 May 2008
Population Viscosity Can Promote The Evolution Of Altruistic Sterile Helpers And Eusociality13 May 2008
Impact Of Experimentally Elevated Energy Expenditure On Oxidative Stress And Lifespan In The Short-tailed Field Vole Microtus Agrestis13 May 2008
Developmental Model Of Static Allometry In Holometabolous Insects13 May 2008
Multi-level Trophic Cascades In A Heavily Exploited Open Marine Ecosystem13 May 2008
Ocean Acidification May Increase Calcification Rates - But At A Cost13 May 2008
Mimivirus Research Yields Results Related To Larger Viruses13 May 2008

Bipolar News
FDA Approves Astrazeneca's Seroquel For Maintenance Treatment In Bipolar Disorder16 May 2008
Perceptual Switch Rates With Ambiguous Structure-from-motion Figures In Bipolar Disorder13 May 2008

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
EU Approves GSK's Pre-Pandemic Bird Flu Vaccine19 May 2008
Bird Flu Pandemic Would Require Multi-Drug Approach, UK19 May 2008
Detection Of Mortality Clusters Associated With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Poultry: A Theoretical Analysis15 May 2008

Blood / Hematology News
Manufacturer Removes Remaining Stocks Of Trasylol16 May 2008
Masimo Receives FDA Clearance For Noninvasive Total Hemoglobin15 May 2008
Don't Sit Still And Avoid DVT15 May 2008

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Women Underestimate Their Risk Of Spinal Fractures From Osteoporosis, Reveals A Spine-health.com Study19 May 2008
IDM Pharma Announces Updated Data From Mifamurtide (L-MTP-PE) Compassionate Access Program16 May 2008
Physician-Dentist Collaboration Would Benefit Osteoporosis Treatment16 May 2008
Orthopaedic Hospital Offers Low Cost Bone Density Screenings In Observance Of National Women's Health Week And May Osteoporosis Prevention Month14 May 2008
Velcura Therapeutics, Inc. Reports Successful Phase 1 Clinical Trial Of Novel Bone Disease Therapy14 May 2008
SUFE (Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis) - Delay In Diagnosing "Can Be Devastating"13 May 2008

Breast Cancer News
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Scientist Receives Highest UK Scientific Accolade19 May 2008
Iressa Shows Promise For Treatment Of Metastatic Breast Cancer When Combined With Hormonal Therapy19 May 2008
Nurse-Administered Prevention And Management Strategies Can Decrease Incidence Of Lymphedema And Improve Quality Of Life In Patients19 May 2008
MRI Use May Explain Part Of The Trend In Rising Mastectomies Say Mayo Researchers19 May 2008
Nurse Addresses Lymphedema In Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors18 May 2008
New Research Findings Enable More Reliable Prognoses For Breast Cancer18 May 2008
Circulating Tumor Cells Are A Reliable Predictor Of Treatment Response In Metastatic Breast Cancer18 May 2008
Bone Drug Could Help Prevent The Spread Of Breast Cancer17 May 2008
Breast Cancer Spread And Poorer Survival Linked To Vitamin D16 May 2008
Studies Examine Ultrasounds For Breast Cancer Detection, Teen Exercise On Cancer Risk16 May 2008
Eribulin Mesylate Demonstrated Anti-Tumor Activity In Heavily Pretreated Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer16 May 2008
Study Says New Radiation Therapy Technology For Breast Cancer Helps Protect Tissue, Adds Options For Patients16 May 2008
31 Million Dollars Allocated To National Breast And Ovarian Cancer Centre To Improve Access To Breast Prostheses, Australia16 May 2008
"Cool" New Treatment For Hot Flashes In Breast Cancer Survivors16 May 2008
Exercise During Teen And Adult Years Linked To Lower Premenopausal Breast Cancer15 May 2008
The Benefits And Risks Of Adding Ultrasound Screening To Mammography15 May 2008
Breast Cancer Campaign Warns Surviving Breast Cancer 'Is Not Enough'15 May 2008
Procedure May Reduce Hot Flushes For Breast Cancer Survivors14 May 2008
Supplemental Breast Ultrasound Boosts Cancer Detection14 May 2008
Girls, Young Women Can Cut Risk Of Early Breast Cancer Through Regular Exercise14 May 2008
Molecular 'Clock' Could Predict Risk For Developing Breast Cancer14 May 2008
AviaraDx Confirms That Combination Of Two Molecular Biomarkers Improves Prediction Of Disease Recurrence In Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients14 May 2008
Adding Breast Ultrasound Screening To Mammography Reveals Cancers Not Seen On Mammography Alone In Women At Increased Risk For Breast Cancer14 May 2008
TYKERB(R) (Lapatinib) To Be Investigated In Landmark Early Breast Cancer Trial14 May 2008
For Some, Breast Cancer Prevented By Physical Activity13 May 2008

Cancer / Oncology News
New Combination Therapy Improves Outcomes In Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Cancer19 May 2008
Rare Cancer Inspires Helping To Inform Others19 May 2008
Genentech Provides Update On Studies Of Investigational Biooncology Agents To Be Presented At The American Society Of Clinical Oncology Meeting19 May 2008
Drug Fends Off Kidney Cancer Progression19 May 2008
News Based On Abstracts Or Poster Presentations At The Annual Meeting Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)19 May 2008
Potential To Predict NF1 Tumor Growth And Associated Malignant Tumors19 May 2008
Oral Mucositis Relieved And Quality-Of-Life Improved for Cancer Patients Using CAPHOSOL19 May 2008
Quality Of Life Directly Related To Survival In Cancer Patient19 May 2008
The Institute Of Cancer Research Is Honoured As Three Of Its Scientists Are Elected As Fellows Of The Royal Society19 May 2008
ASCO Releases Studies From Upcoming Annual Meeting19 May 2008
Embryonic Pathway Delivers Stem Cell Traits19 May 2008
Sirtex Sponsors Pilot Study Evaluating SIR-Spheres(R) Microspheres For The Treatment Of Unresectable Hepatocelluar Carcinoma19 May 2008
Research Finds VEGF MRNA Promotes Malignancy Of Tumor Cells19 May 2008
Latest Research On GI Health Presented At DDW 200818 May 2008
New Thyroid Nodule Test Could Significantly Reduce Unnecessary Surgeries18 May 2008
The Starting Point Of Sun-Induced Skin Cancer Disovered By U Of Minnesota Researcher18 May 2008
Protein Predicts Gleevec Resistance In Gastrointestinal Tumors18 May 2008
Partnership Of Academic Centers And Community Hospitals Effective Model For Disseminating Advances18 May 2008
In Fight Against Deadly Brain Tumors Common Virus May Serve As Target For Vaccine18 May 2008
Chemotherapy Might Help Cancer Vaccines Work18 May 2008
Significant Anti-Tumor Activity Of NKTR-102 In Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors; Interim Data Published In ASCO 2008 Proceedings17 May 2008
Rosetta Genomics To Present Multiple Posters At The 44th Annual Meeting Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)17 May 2008
Memory Pharmaceuticals Highlights Progress With Key Programs At Its R&D Day17 May 2008
Ning Wong Of Fox Chase Cancer Center Receives ASCO Cancer Foundation Career Development Award17 May 2008
Cancer Awareness Efforts Need To Reach All Racial And Ethnic Groups, Opinion Piece Says16 May 2008
Drug Therapy To Bolster Immune System Cells Found Effective Toward Childhood Cancer16 May 2008
Researcher Finds An SOS Response To Cancer Causing Agents16 May 2008
Study Takes A Step Toward Better Defining Fatigue16 May 2008
Novel Enzyme Inhibitor Paves Way For New Cancer Drug16 May 2008
Release Of Cytopia Abstract For CYT997 Oral Presentation At American Society Of Clinical Oncology16 May 2008
Poniard To Present Clinical Data From Picoplatin Trials In Multiple Tumor Types At American Society Of Clinical Oncology 2008 Annual Meeting16 May 2008
Targeted Therapy Plus Chemotherapy May Pack 1-2 Punch Against Melanoma16 May 2008
How Tumorigenesis And Drug Design Are Affected By Mutant P53 Stability16 May 2008
Oncolin Therapeutics Announces Its New 'Super Cell Blocker', ONC-127, Has Shown Effectiveness In Treating Cancer16 May 2008
Connecting Cancer Genes - Study Implicates 350 Gene Regions In Cancer Development In The Mouse, UK16 May 2008
Chemotherapy Does Not Improve Treatment For Mesothelioma15 May 2008
Progen Resumes Phase 1 Development Of Anti Cancer Agent, PG 1104715 May 2008
Munich Hosts ESMO Symposium On Testicular Cancer15 May 2008
Cancer Stem Cells May Be At The Root Of Brain Tumors - Stem Cells Resistant To Chemotherapy15 May 2008
International Expert In Molecular Pathology To Join The Institute Of Cancer Research15 May 2008
News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute15 May 2008
Cancer Prevention Drug Being Developed By NCI15 May 2008
ASCO Names Jay R. Harris, MD, Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award Winner15 May 2008
Diagnostic Accuracy May Not Be Improved By PET Imaging In Early Head And Neck Cancer15 May 2008
U.S. Must Improve Access To Cancer Screening, Treatment, Cyclist Armstrong Writes14 May 2008
Tooth Loss Linked To Esophageal, Head And Neck, And Lung Cancer14 May 2008
Map Of Medicine Supports Cancer Networks To Implement Cancer Reform Strategy, UK14 May 2008
Glypican-3 Gene Function In Regulating Body Size Helps Inform Novel Cancer Treatments13 May 2008
Scientists Find Genetic Alterations That Increase The Risk Of Neuroblastoma, An Aggressive Childhood Cancer, UK13 May 2008
iClin Solutions Launch New Therapy For Cancer Treatment13 May 2008
Conference Addresses State-Of-The-Art Cancer Treatments - 2nd ESMO Symposium On Soft Tissue Carcinomas And GIST13 May 2008
Early Findings Of Cancer Genome Atlas Map For Glioblastoma To Be Presented At BIO International Convention13 May 2008

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Landmark ATHENA Study With Dronedarone (Multaq(R)) Shows 24% Reduction In Cardiovascular Hospitalisation Or Death In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation19 May 2008
Abbott Launches Next-Generation StarClose® SE Vascular Closure System19 May 2008
Proteins That Help Develop Mammalian Hearts Identified By Medical College Of Wisconsin Researchers19 May 2008
Medtronic CONNECT Trial Concludes Enrollment19 May 2008
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation, May 15, 200819 May 2008
Clinical Data Launches Genetic Test For Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)19 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces Launch Of New Circular Mapping Catheter19 May 2008
LifeWatch Corp. Launches First To Market Atrial Fibrillation Patient Care Program19 May 2008
XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent From Abbott Reduces Major Adverse Cardiac Events In Small Vessel Patients Out To One Year19 May 2008
Landmark ATHENA Study Findings With Multaq(R) Show 24% Reduction In Cardiovascular Hospitalisation Or Death In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation19 May 2008
2009 Annual Scientific Sessions Of The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions To Be Held In Las Vegas18 May 2008
Risk Of Death Persists In Heart Patients With Acute Kidney Injury18 May 2008
Analysis: Control Reduces Cardiovascular Risk By 42%17 May 2008
Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval Of New Heart Failure Lead17 May 2008
Questioning The Risk Of Death From Higher Salt Intake17 May 2008
Hidden Heart Condition Increases The Risk Of Death In Patients Waiting For Kidney Transplants16 May 2008
VIA Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment In Phase 2 Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Trial16 May 2008
Cerenis Therapeutics Completes Phase I Clinical Trial Of CER-002 For Treatment Of Cardiovascular Disease16 May 2008
Comparison Of 3 Drugs Routinely Used To Prevent Blood Loss During Heart Surgery Finds Aprotinin Associated With Increased Risk Of Death16 May 2008
New Role Found For A Cardiac Progenitor Population16 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA And European CE Mark Approvals Of The IsoFlex Optim Pacing Lead16 May 2008
Society Of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Delivers A Clear Picture Of Clinical Cardiovascular CT: Adds SCCT Event Knowledge To Ekatius(TM)16 May 2008
Team Of Top US Cardiac Specialists To Perform Critical Operations On Children In China16 May 2008
Regado Biosciences' REG1 Anticoagulation System Study Results Published In The Journal Of Thrombosis And Haemostasis15 May 2008
Biopure Announces Publication Of Phase II Proof-of-Concept Coronary Trial15 May 2008
β Blockers Increase Risk Of Death And Stroke After Non-Cardiac Surgery (The POISE Trial)15 May 2008
New Device For Elderly With Heart Valve Failure - Less-Invasive Procedure For Those Previously Untreatable15 May 2008
Science And Prevention At The World Congress Of Cardiology15 May 2008
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval Of New Vision 3D Wireless Implantable Cardiac Devices15 May 2008
Endeavor II Four-Year Results Demonstrate Long-Term Safety And Durable Efficacy Of Medtronic Drug-Eluting Stent15 May 2008
Heart Damage Reversed By Drug Therapy For PKU15 May 2008
SPIRIT III Results Reaffirm Strong Performance Of Boston Scientific PROMUS(TM) And TAXUS(R) Express(R) Stents14 May 2008
Cardiovascular Researchers Use MEDIHONEY(TM) On Sternal Infections Following Open-Heart Procedures14 May 2008
Cardiac Dimensions(R) Inc. Announces First Implant Of CARILLON(TM) Device In Its TITAN(TM) Study14 May 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval Of Next-Generation Remote Monitoring And Data Management System For Implantable Cardiac Devices14 May 2008
Thrombus Aspiration Before Stenting Benefits Patients Suffering Myocardial Infarction, Study Shows14 May 2008
CryoLife Announces First Implant Of Combination Aortic-Mitral Allograft Heart Valve At The Cleveland Clinic14 May 2008
Medinol Receives CE Mark For Presillion(TM) Cobalt Chromium Coronary Stent On Rx System, An Advanced Evolution Of The NIR(R) Family Of Stents14 May 2008
Risk Of Death And Stroke Increased By Use Of Metoprolol Around The Time Of Surgery: POISE Trial13 May 2008
Medinol Receives CE Mark For Presillion(TM) Cobalt Chromium Coronary Stent On Rx System, An Advanced Evolution Of The NIR(R) Family Of Stents13 May 2008
Vicor Technologies Announces Additional Positive Clinical Trial Results13 May 2008
Medtronic Announces Start Of International Study Comparing Endeavor(R) Resolute Drug-Eluting Stent To Abbott's Xience(R) V13 May 2008
Medtronic Anticipates 'Practice-Changing' Clinical Data For Interventional Cardiologists At EuroPCR13 May 2008

Caregivers / Homecare News
House Committee Holds Hearing On Concerns About Nursing Home Ownership, Inspections19 May 2008
Carers Face Daily Struggle Between Working And Caring, UK19 May 2008
Center For Medicare Advocacy Issues New Report On Nursing Home Decisions16 May 2008
Medicare Bidding Program Is A "Train Wreck", American Association For Homecare Tells Ways And Means Subcommittee14 May 2008

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Cervarix(TM) Provides Longest Duration Of Sustained Neutralising Antibodies Reported For Any Vaccine Against HPV 16 And 18 Date16 May 2008
HPV Testing Offers Women Protection For Twice As Long As Smear Testing16 May 2008
Failure To Be Screened At Recommended Intervals Is Major Risk Factor For Cervical Cancer14 May 2008
Researchers Report That Better Screening, Treatment, And Affordable Vaccines Can Prevent Doubling Of Cervical Cancer Deaths In Latin America14 May 2008
Nventa Announces Additional Positive Immunological Data From HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial14 May 2008
Better Screening, Treatment, And Affordable Vaccines Can Prevent Doubling Of Cervical Cancer Deaths In Latin America, Caribbean14 May 2008

Cleft Palate News
Research Findings Change The Way Doctors Perform Cleft Palate Surgery13 May 2008

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
City Efforts Raise Health Awareness Among Blacks, Seek Minorities' Participation For Clinical Trials19 May 2008
Data From Controversial Landmark Stroke Therapy Trial Made Publicly Available, And Critics Comment19 May 2008
Synexus(R)'s New Phase IV Clinical Trial Model Increases Number Of Doctors Involved Whilst Cutting Costs And Time18 May 2008

Colorectal Cancer News
New Method Proposed For Determining Which Patients Should Get Treatment For Colorectal Cancer19 May 2008
Advanced Colon Cancer: Administering Calcium And Magnesium Effectively Reduces Neurological Sensitivity19 May 2008
Black Rectal Cancer Patients See Specialists At Similar Rates As Whites But Are Less Likely To Receive Recommended Therapy, Study Finds15 May 2008
Despite Seeing Cancer Specialists, Blacks Not Receiving Chemotherapy For Rectal Cancer15 May 2008

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Bitter Orange SRMs: Tools For Product Analysis/Quality19 May 2008

Conferences News
World's Largest Conference On Evolution To Be Hosted By University Of Minnesota17 May 2008
American Psychological Association's 116th Annual Convention In Boston, Aug. 14-1715 May 2008

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Researchers Warn Of Delayed Effects From Cosmetic Skin Fillers19 May 2008
A Range Of Cosmetic Medicine Procedures For Any Age15 May 2008

Cystic Fibrosis News
Alabama Begins Mandatory Screening Of Newborns For Cystic Fibrosis14 May 2008

Dentistry News
Zap Lasers Introduces Styla, Dentistry's First Microlaser For Soft Tissue Applications19 May 2008
`Early Warning' For Oral Cancer Now Covered Under UnitedHealthcare Specialty Benefits Dental Plans16 May 2008
Results Of Dental Faculty Work-Life Survey Released In May Issue Of The Journal Of Dental Education15 May 2008
ADA Opens Online Registration For 149th Annual Dental Meeting In San Antonio14 May 2008
Registration Opens For AAP Annual Meeting In Seattle14 May 2008
First Dental Practitioners Association Fellowship Awarded To Brian Lux, UK14 May 2008

Depression News
Wyeth's Pristiq, A New Treatment For Major Depressive Disorder19 May 2008
Link Between Mothers' Depression And Young Children's Injuries Confirmed By Study16 May 2008
New Nationwide Report Estimates One In Every 12 Adolescents Experienced Major Depression In The Past Year15 May 2008
Antidepressants And Immunity14 May 2008
New Research Reveals 32% Of Those With Depression Experience Frequent Thoughts Of Death Or Suicide13 May 2008

Dermatology News
Evaluations Of HGEN-001 Formulation Indicate Capabilities For New Hair Follicle Creation And More Rapid Healing Post-Laser Resurfacing19 May 2008
Sunbed Regulations Useless Says Scottish Parliament Health Committee16 May 2008
Researchers Show Ustekinumab For Psoriasis Is Effective15 May 2008
FDA Approves Taclonex Scalp(R) Once Daily Therapy For Treatment Of Moderate To Severe Scalp Psoriasis14 May 2008
Acne Treatment Guide14 May 2008
What Is Acne Vulgaris?14 May 2008
Advanced Wound Closure Techniques Replacing Sutures And Staples14 May 2008
Acne Glossary - 40 Terms Commonly Used When Talking/writing About Acne13 May 2008
Acne Rosacea Affects Millions Worldwide - Many Don't Know They Have It13 May 2008

Diabetes News
Hormone Makes Food Appealing19 May 2008
Scottish Parliament To Debate Insulin Pumps19 May 2008
ACP, ACP Foundation Diabetes Initiative Plans For 2 More Years17 May 2008
Australian Metabolic Syndrome Research Project Receives Grant From International Diabetes Federation17 May 2008
Racial Disparities In Diabetes Control Not Solely Linked To Lower Treatment Adherence Among Blacks, Study Finds16 May 2008
International Diabetes Federation Grant Supports Diabetes Screening And Prevention Program In Vietnam16 May 2008
Screening For Diabetes Potentially Cost-Effective For UK15 May 2008
IDF Gives Grant To Research Project In Australia To Reduce Unsafe Health Behaviour In Women At Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome15 May 2008
Vermedx(R) Technology To Support San Antonio Diabetes Management Program14 May 2008
AMGA Supports National Diabetes Goal14 May 2008
Call To End Driving Discrimination For People With Diabetes, UK14 May 2008
Novel Mechanisms Controlling Insulin Release And Fat Deposition Discovered13 May 2008
News From The American Chemical Society13 May 2008

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Researchers Note Tradeoffs In Auditory Perception19 May 2008
Cellceutix Obtains Initial Funding To Advance Its Head And Neck Cancer Drug19 May 2008
HPV Linked To Better Survival In Tonsil, Tongue Cancer14 May 2008

Epilepsy News
Gene Mutation In Rare Form Of Epilepsy14 May 2008
Mutant Gene Causes Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability In Women13 May 2008

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Maxi-K Gene Transfer May Prove To Be Safe And Effective Erectile Dysfunction Treatment18 May 2008
Maxi-K Gene Transfer May Prove To Be Safe And Effective Erectile Dysfunction Treatment15 May 2008
Definition Of Premature Ejaculation By International Society For Sexual Medicine (ISSM)15 May 2008

Eye Health / Blindness News
2 Million Dollars Grant For Innovative Glaucoma Research Announced19 May 2008
Paragon CRT(R) Inquiries Increase With Recent FDA Hearing On Dangers Of LASIK19 May 2008
New Drug Reduces One Cause Of Vision Loss18 May 2008
New Formula Connects Optical Quality With Visual Acuity With Potential To Provide Automatic Eyeglasses Prescriptions17 May 2008
ArGentis Licenses Third Treatment For Dry Eye Syndrome14 May 2008
A Quarter Can Prevent A Child From Going Blind14 May 2008
Comfort For Bespectacled Kids - Eyeglasses Make Them Look Smart According To Their Peers14 May 2008
Students Focus On Vision14 May 2008
Prism Glasses Expand The View For Patients With Hemianopia14 May 2008
Dixie The Dog Has Sight Restored: First Veterinary Corneal Implant Procedure In U.S.13 May 2008

Fertility News
UK MPs To Vote On Hybrid Embryos19 May 2008
Disabling Mouse Enzyme Increases Fertility17 May 2008
A First In Fertility Research: The Use Of DNA Fingerprinting To Identify Viable Embryos16 May 2008
DNA Fingerprinting Identifies Viable IVF Embryos14 May 2008
Leading Fertility Patient Organisations Call For Urgent Changes To Surrogacy Law, UK14 May 2008

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Novavax Completes Enrollment In Phase I/IIa Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial16 May 2008

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Gene Linked To Vertebral Defects In Patient Populations Identified By Stowers Institute Researchers19 May 2008
New Study Reports That Ablative Therapy With HALO360 Device Effectively Treats Highest-Risk Category Of Barrett's Esophagus18 May 2008
Updated Guidelines On Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Issued By ASGE14 May 2008
American College Of Gastroenterology And Npg Announce A New Publishing Partnership14 May 2008
Medarex Announces Initiation Of Phase 2 Clinical Trials For The Treatment Of Ulcerative Colitis And Rheumatoid Arthritis14 May 2008

Genetics News
Combination Of Genomics And Proteomics Yields A Surprising Finding: Silencing Foreign DNA In Bacteria17 May 2008
Study Finds That Those With A GLUT2 Gene Variation Consistently Consume More Sugars, Regardless Of Age Or Sex16 May 2008
Researchers Create Genetically Modified Human Embryo; Could Lead To 'Designer' Infants, Critics Say15 May 2008
Link Discovered Between Genetic Variation And Desire For Sugary Food15 May 2008
Discovery Of Small RNAs That Regulate Gene Expression And Protect The Genome15 May 2008
Teen Helps Design Classroom DNA Experiments Using Common Food Dyes15 May 2008
Spotlight On A Key Player In The Dance Of Chromosomes14 May 2008

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Malpractice Coverage Rates For Massachusetts Physicians Lower Now Than In 1990s, Study Finds19 May 2008
More Than 10,000 Beneficiaries Enrolled In Oklahoma Insurance Premium Assistance Program19 May 2008
Michigan Judge Rules Against Blue Cross Blue Shield Rate Hikes, Cites Large Surplus19 May 2008
Two California Health Insurers Agree To Reinstate Coverage For 1,200 People Whose Policies Were Rescinded After Incurring High Medical Bills19 May 2008
Proposed Task Force Would Look Into Solutions For Looming Insolvency Of Entitlement Programs19 May 2008
USAID Supports The Development Of India's Health Insurance Market19 May 2008
Health Care Leaders Discuss Ways To Improve Health Care In New Interview Series16 May 2008
Tennessee Governor Proposes $80M Cut To TennCare In Revised State Budget Proposal16 May 2008
Iowa Gov. Culver Signs $25M Bill To Increase Coverage For Children16 May 2008
California Gov. Schwarzenegger Releases Revised Budget That Includes Additional Cuts To Health Care16 May 2008
Average 2008 Employee Out-of-Pocket Costs For Family Health Care To Increase 10.5%, According To Milliman Index16 May 2008
Reps. Langevin, Shays Promote Bipartisan Health Care Reform Bill16 May 2008
Former Presidential Candidate Edwards Endorses Obama16 May 2008
Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty Vetoes Health Care Expansion Bill15 May 2008
Advisers To Presidential Candidates, Experts Discuss Prospects For Health Care Reform At Forum15 May 2008
Report Proposes Near-Universal Health Coverage System That Would Allow Individuals, Small Businesses To Purchase Insurance Through Private Plans14 May 2008
U.S. Adults Trust Democratic Presidential Candidate Obama More Than Presumptive GOP Nominee McCain On Health Care14 May 2008
New Plan Would Provide Health Insurance For Almost All Americans; Could Reduce Health Spending 1.6 Trillion Dollars Over 10 Years14 May 2008
Nurses Expose Big Tobacco, Oil, Predatory Lender And Insurance Attacks On Marty Block14 May 2008
Connecticut House Approves Bill To Eliminate Three-Day Hospitalization Rule For Residential Treatment Insurance Coverage13 May 2008
Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Considers Expanding State-Subsidized Coverage To Low-Income Residents Who Cannot Afford Employer-Based Cov.13 May 2008
Business Week Examines College-Recommended Health Insurance Plans For Students13 May 2008
NFIB Launches Advertising Campaign With Focus On Cost Of Health Insurance For Small Businesses13 May 2008
AP/Miami Herald Looks At Democratic Presidential Candidates' Proposed Health Plans13 May 2008

HIV / AIDS News
Effectiveness Of Antiretroviral Therapy Causing 'Complacency' Among High-Risk Groups, Opinion Piece Says19 May 2008
Researchers Discover Another 'Viral Reservoir' For HIV Where Virus Remains Infectious19 May 2008
Health Ministers To Discuss Issues Surrounding Drug Patents, Access At World Health Assembly19 May 2008
NPR Program Features Discussions On Efforts To Promote Condom Distribution In Prisons To Reduce Spread Of HIV19 May 2008
Second Peace Corps Volunteer Reports Being Discharged After Testing HIV-Positive, Washington Post Reports19 May 2008
Adherence To HIV Medications Predicts Treatment Failure19 May 2008
Potential Vulnerabilities Discovered In HIV Infection18 May 2008
25 Years Of HIV: Dr. Anthony Fauci Reflects18 May 2008
World AIDS Vaccine Day 200817 May 2008
AIDS Action Urges Everyone To Help End The AIDS Epidemic By Being Part Of The Search For An HIV Vaccine17 May 2008
Compound Has Potential For New Class Of AIDS Drugs17 May 2008
Essay Examines Progress, Challenges In HIV/AIDS Research16 May 2008
HIV/AIDS Epidemic 'Reversing Decades' Of Development In Africa, Opinion Piece Says16 May 2008
Zimbabwe Business Council To Create Steering Committees To Strengthen Response To HIV/AIDS In Private Sector16 May 2008
About 39% Of IDUs Living In Spain Are HIV-Positive, IHRA Report Says16 May 2008
VOA News Publishes Several HIV/AIDS-Related Articles16 May 2008
World Bank Announces Plan To Implement Long-Term Development Projects To Fight HIV/AIDS In Africa16 May 2008
U.S. Should Repeal HIV/AIDS-Related Travel Restrictions, Opinion Piece Says15 May 2008
Increased Evidence Finds Exercise Beneficial To HIV-Positive People, Sacramento Bee Reports15 May 2008
London's Guardian Profiles HIV/AIDS Advocate, Author Pisani15 May 2008
Jamaica Program Aims To Help Older Family Members Provide Care For HIV-Positive Children15 May 2008
Microsoft Official Named New Head Of Gates Foundation15 May 2008
Republican Senators Advocate Legislation That Would Specify Treatment Goals For PEPFAR15 May 2008
'Difficult To Imagine' Why Seven 'Pro-Life' Republicans Are Not Supporting Global HIV/AIDS Bill, Opinion Piece Says15 May 2008
Updated Fact Sheets Provide Data About HIV/AIDS Among Blacks, Latinos, Women14 May 2008
Chicago Tribune Magazine Examines HIV/AIDS Among Children, Adolescents In U.S.14 May 2008
HIV/AIDS Hindering Mozambique's Efforts To Reduce Poverty, E.U. Delegate Says14 May 2008
Yemen, UNDP Sign Agreement To Strengthen HIV/AIDS Control Efforts In Country14 May 2008
Cuba Increasing HIV Prevention Efforts Targeted At MSM, Health Official Says14 May 2008
CDC Needs Increased Funding For HIV Prevention Efforts, Advocates Say14 May 2008
Researchers Get Inside A Long Suspected HIV Hideout In Humans14 May 2008
Argos Therapeutics Initiates Phase 2 Proof-of-Concept Trial For Its Arcelis(TM) Personalized Immunotherapy Platform In HIV14 May 2008
Virostatics Doses First Patient In Phase IIa Trial Of VS411 For The Treatment Of HIV Infection14 May 2008
Most Effective Initial Therapy For HIV-1 Infection Identified14 May 2008
More Funding Needed To Address HIV Prevention Efforts In Black Community, CDC Director Gerberding Says13 May 2008
Increased Research, Determination Needed In HIV/AIDS Vaccine Efforts, HIV Vaccine Enterprise Head Says13 May 2008
HIV/AIDS Cases Increasing Among Commercial Sex Workers In Uganda13 May 2008
IRIN/PlusNews Examines Efforts To Increase Access To Safe Drinking Water Among HIV-Positive People In Sudan13 May 2008
No-Cost Antiretrovirals At Clinic In Rural Malawi Reduces AIDS-Related Deaths, Study Says13 May 2008
Canadian Drug Company Awarded Rwandan Contract To Provide Combination Antiretroviral13 May 2008
CDC Director Gerberding Calls For Increase In HIV Prevention Efforts For Black Community13 May 2008
Scottish Medicines Consortium Approves First-In-class Integrase Inhibitor,'Isentress'(R) (Raltegravir), For The Treatment Of HIV13 May 2008
AHF Launches "YouTube" Campaign: "Congress-Save AIDS Treatment In PEPFAR"13 May 2008

Hypertension News
Blood Pressure Lowered By Calpis' AmealPeptide In 2 Placebo-Controlled Trials19 May 2008
Pharmacopeia's First-in-Class Investigational Therapy PS433540 Achieves Statistically Significant Reductions In Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Patient17 May 2008
Terguride Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension16 May 2008
Azor(TM) Reduces Blood Pressure In Difficult To Treat Special Populations16 May 2008
Significant Blood Pressure Reductions Seen In Difficult-to-Treat, Black Patients Receiving Exforge(R)-Based Therapy16 May 2008
New Data Shows 45 Percent Of Patients With Stage 1 Hypertension Reached Normotension With BENICAR(R) And BENICAR HCT(R)15 May 2008
Study Could Aid Development Of Improved Blood Pressure Drugs14 May 2008
NicOx Announces Initiation Of First Phase 1 Study Of Investigational Nitric Oxide-Donating Agent In Hypertensive Patients By Merck & Co., Inc.14 May 2008
New Research Reveals Irish People Unaware Of Their Blood Pressure Reading14 May 2008

Immune System / Vaccines News
Immune Cells Kill Foes By Disrupting Mitochondria 2 Ways18 May 2008
Experts Agree: Vaccines Give Health Care A Needed Shot In The Arm16 May 2008
PolyMedix Receives Regulatory Clearance To Initiate Phase I Clinical Study Of Novel Systemic Antibiotic Compound15 May 2008
Rotavirus Within Day Care Centers In Oxfordshire, UK: Characterization Of Partial Immunity15 May 2008
Discovery Hints At How Autoimmune Disease May Develop Late In Life14 May 2008
Study Shows How T Cell's Machinery Dials Down Autoimmunity14 May 2008
St. Jude Study Shows How T Cell's Machinery Dials Down Autoimmunity14 May 2008
More Vaccine-Autism Link Cases Heard By US Court13 May 2008

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Development Of Shingles Linked To Family History19 May 2008
Environmental Pollution, Personal Care Products And Human Health Concerns Linked By New Study19 May 2008
In Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Patients Doribax Shows Shorter Hospital Stays19 May 2008
bioMérieux And FIND To Collaborate On Infectious Disease Diagnostics19 May 2008
MIT Crafts Bacteria-resistant Films - Team Finds That Microbe Adhesion Depends On Surface Stiffness18 May 2008
CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine16 May 2008
Solving The Mystery Of Disease Origins: St. Louis Encephalitis16 May 2008
Missing Link Between TB Bacteria And Humans Discovered By Vancouver Researchers16 May 2008
Global Risk - Infection By Deadly Bacterium Can Be Prevented With Proper Sanitation15 May 2008
'One Health' Initiative Supported By American Society For Microbiology15 May 2008
Latent Tuberculosis Affected By Air Pollution, Smoking14 May 2008
Natural Selection Favors Parasite Fitness Over Host Health13 May 2008

Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News
Invivodata's EPRO Solution Captures Primary Efficacy Data Supporting Supplemental Approval Of Sucampo's AMITIZA For A New Indication14 May 2008

IT / Internet / E-mail News
NIST Identifies 'Sweet Spot' For Radios In Tunnels To Aid Emergency Links19 May 2008
Computational Biologists Unveil New Tool To Understand Evolution Of Multi-Domain Genes18 May 2008
BMA Response To National Audit Office Report On The National Programme For IT In The NHS, UK18 May 2008
4th International AMAM Symposium: Animal Behavior Turned Into Robots And More17 May 2008
Senate Leaders Agree On Privacy Protections Amendment To Health Care Information Technology Bill16 May 2008
Ge Healthcare IT Takes Top For Klas And Md Buyline Ranking16 May 2008
Providing Free Or Very Low Cost Online Access To Biomedical And Health Information To Institutions In Developing Countries13 May 2008

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Nexavar Significantly Extends Overall Survival In Liver Cancer By 47 Percent19 May 2008
International Stem Cell Corporation's Human Parthenogenetic Stem Cells To Be Used In The Development Of Treatments For Liver Disease19 May 2008
Trophos Starts Phase II Clinical Trial Of TRO19622 In Liver Disease19 May 2008
From A Set Of Formulas To Visible Changes In Liver Cancer18 May 2008
Nexavar Significantly Improves Overall Survival By 47 Percent In Asia Pacific Liver Cancer Study17 May 2008
Schering-Plough Highlights PEGINTRON(TM) And Boceprevir Hepatitis C Data Presentations At Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Annual Meeting16 May 2008
Phase II Study Of IMC-A12 For Advanced Liver Cancer Opens For Patient Enrollment16 May 2008
Researchers Close In On Possible Cause Of Autoimmune Liver Disease16 May 2008
New Treatment For Hepatitis C: New Application For Drug Already Approved For Lowering Cholesterol16 May 2008
Pharmasset Commences Dosing R7128 Cohorts 3 And 4 For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepatitis C15 May 2008
Arbios Receives Approval From The FDA To Initiate Pivotal Trial For SEPET(TM) Liver Assist Device14 May 2008

Lung Cancer News
ASCO Study Confirms Importance Of Histology In Treatment Of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer With ALIMTA (pemetrexed For Injection)19 May 2008
Asbestos-Induced Lung Cancer Patients Do Not Appear To Benefit From Chemotherapy, UK19 May 2008
Post-Surgery Exercise Benefits Lung Cancer Patients18 May 2008
Celebrex Shows Benefit In First-of-Its-Kind Lung Cancer Chemoprevention Trial16 May 2008
How Smoking Causes Cancer Pinpointed By OHSU Cancer Institute Researchers14 May 2008
GSL Receives Authorisation In Europe For Oral Hycamtin(R) (topotecan Hard Capsules) For The Treatment Of Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer13 May 2008

Lupus News
Better Treatment For Autoimmune Diseases Could Result From Sugar Linkage15 May 2008
Lupus Under The Spotlight: U.S. Congress Shows Support For Women's Health Issues14 May 2008

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Lenalidomide Is Safe And Active: International Study Of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma19 May 2008
Expanding Natural Killer Cells In Cord Blood To Fight Leukemia19 May 2008
New Drug Combination Brings 1-2 Punch Against Acute Leukemia19 May 2008
Adding Epratuzumab To Standard Chemotherapy19 May 2008
New Hope For UK Follicular Lymphoma Patients As Zevalin(R), [90Y]-ibritumomab Tiuxetan, Licenced For First Line Consolidation Therapy16 May 2008
'Don't Put Off Visiting Your GP' Says Cancer Charity, UK14 May 2008
Leukemia-Initiating Cells Attacked By Arsenic-Based Therapy13 May 2008
Scottish Medicines Consortium Rules Against Breakthrough Treatment For Devastating Blood Cancer13 May 2008

Medical Devices News
Entegrion's Lifesaving Bandage Now Available In Military Base Supply Centers19 May 2008
Finding Could Enhance A Range Of Devices Used In Medical Ultrasound Imaging19 May 2008
Biosensor For Measuring Stress In Cells19 May 2008
Carbon-Coated Nanomagnets As Potential Hyperthermia Agents19 May 2008
Steris Corporation Introduces Its Newest High-Performance Surgical Instrument Cleaning Formulation18 May 2008
Nanotechnology In Reverse Uses Cell To Calibrate Tools17 May 2008
Funding For Development Of OSU Technologies17 May 2008
First Electrophysical Recording Of Sleep In A Wild Animal17 May 2008
FDA Should Review Potentially Deceiving Television Advertisements For Johnson & Johnson Stent, NEJM Opinion Piece Says16 May 2008
'New Wave' In Health Care Provision Signalled By Innovative Antennae16 May 2008
Covidien Introduces AbsorbaTack(TM) 5mm Hernia Fixation Device Featuring Absorbable Tacks In Europe16 May 2008