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Abortion News
Updated Fact Sheet Provides Data On Abortion Utilization, Financing, Access In U.S.	23 June 2008
Colo. Right To Life Criticizes State Republican Party After Being Shunned At Convention	23 June 2008
Ariz. Legislature Approves Two Abortion-Related Measures	23 June 2008
Antiabortion Groups Announce Protest Plans For Democratic National Convention	20 June 2008
fpa Reacts To Department Of Health's Abortion Statistics 2007, UK	20 June 2008
Abortion Statistics, England & Wales: 2007	20 June 2008
Ariz. Senate Passes Abortion Ban Slightly Different From Bill Gov. Vetoed	19 June 2008
McCain's Position On Abortion Pushes 'Critical Bloc' Of Women Voters To Obama, Poll Finds	19 June 2008
Deaths May Have Been Caused By Abortion Drug's Off-Label Use	18 June 2008
Irish Voters Reject E.U. Treaty That Opponents Argued Could Have Changed Country's Abortion Laws	18 June 2008
Michigan Gov. Granholm Vetoes Abortion Ban Legislation Mirroring Federal Law	17 June 2008
McCain Says He Would Not Use 'Litmus Test' When Appointing Supreme Court Justices	17 June 2008

ADHD News
Concept Media Releases AD/HD, Autism, And Mental Retardation Programs	19 June 2008
The Gene For ADHD May Have Benefited Our Nomadic Ancestors	17 June 2008

Aid / Disasters News
Somali And Ethiopian Migrants Face Violence In Waters Off Yemen	23 June 2008
The American Red Cross Urges Safety In States Affected By Flooding	23 June 2008
3M Company Supports Red Cross Relief Efforts Through Red Cross Racing	23 June 2008
Generous Donations Help Replenish American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund	23 June 2008
Emergency Planning Expert Provides Safety Tips For Flood Victims	21 June 2008
Urgent Funding Needed For WHP Helicopters To Assist In Myanmar	21 June 2008
Successes In Global Immunisation Boost Progress Towards UN Millennium Development Goals	21 June 2008
American Red Cross Responds To United Way Funding Cuts	20 June 2008
Mount Elgon, Kenya: A Terrorized Population In Desperate Need Of Assistance	20 June 2008
Personal Medication Supply In Times Of Disaster - American Medical Association	19 June 2008
Canadian Physician In Zimbabwe Recognized By Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada	19 June 2008
Bush During Meeting With British Prime Minister Brown Calls On G8 To Fulfill Aid Commitments To Africa	18 June 2008
Bracing For Flood Onslaught In Lower Midwest	17 June 2008
USDA Rural Development Funds Available For Disaster Relief Efforts	17 June 2008

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Teens Who Abuse Alcohol Or Drugs Are More Likely To Die Young, Pitt Study Finds	20 June 2008
US WorldMeds Completes Phase III Trial Of Lofexidine For Treatment Of Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms	19 June 2008
'Hazardous Drinking' May Be A New 'Check Stop' On The Way To Alcohol Dependence	19 June 2008
Alcohol Abuse Can Damage The Brain By Decreasing Insulin And Insulin-Like Growth Factor Receptors	18 June 2008
Ordered Drinks Can Be Larger And Have Greater Alcohol Content Than You May Think	18 June 2008
Compliance Is The Best Path To Recovery	18 June 2008
Claims Linking Health Problems And The Strength Of Cannabis May Be Exaggerated	18 June 2008
BMA Scotland Response To New Government Consultation On Alcohol Misuse	18 June 2008
Scottish Suicide And Homicide Rates Fueled By Drink And Drugs	17 June 2008

Allergy News
Food-Allergic Children With Asthma May Require Extra Emergency Medication	23 June 2008
Invivodata Captures Primary Efficacy Data In Largest Controlled Allergy Vaccine Trial	19 June 2008
Stress During Childhood Increases The Risk Of Allergies	19 June 2008
First World Allergy Report Calls For Urgent Worldwide Collaboration ToTackle Global Increase In Allergies And Allergic Diseases	18 June 2008

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Jokes & Jalfrezi Prove A Winning Combination For Alzheimer Scotland	23 June 2008
Invest In A Future Without Dementia	21 June 2008
Alzheimer's Society Comment On The Launch Of The First National Dementia Strategy (NDS) In England	20 June 2008
Suven Life Sciences Initiates Phase I Clinical Trials In Europe Of SUVN-502 For Alzheimer's Disease	20 June 2008
More Help For People With Dementia, UK	20 June 2008
Advance Towards Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis	20 June 2008
National Dementia Strategy Must Be 'Bold And Ambitious', UK	19 June 2008
Researchers Link Memory Loss To Poor Diet	19 June 2008
Known Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's In Whites Also Places Blacks At Risk	19 June 2008
UQ-US Team Targets Faster Alzheimer's Detection	19 June 2008
Molecular Imaging Sheds New Light On Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease	19 June 2008
Elan And Wyeth Announce Encouraging Top-line Results From Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of Bapineuzumab For Alzheimer's Disease	18 June 2008
Grape Seed Extract May Reduce Cognitive Decline Associated With Alzheimer's Disease	18 June 2008
Potential New Role For Red Grape Seeds In Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease	18 June 2008
New Campaign Launched In Wales: Are You Worried About Your Memory?	18 June 2008
Protein Linked To Alzheimer's Disease Also Has Role In HIV Progression	17 June 2008
Alzheimer's Symptoms And Depression Do Not Change Together	17 June 2008
Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Help People With Dementia, Study Finds	17 June 2008
Teva's AZILECT(R) 1 Mg Tablets Meet End Points In ADAGIO Phase III Trial	17 June 2008

Anxiety / Stress News
Family Stress And Child's Temper Extremes Contribute To Anxiety And Depression In Children	23 June 2008

Arthritis News
Researchers Say Hip Replacement Is Cost-Effective With No Age Limit For Benefits To Patients	18 June 2008
Cimzia® Is The First Anti-TNF Shown To Inhibit Progression Of Joint Damage As Early As 16 Weeks In Rheumatoid Arthritis	18 June 2008
Joint Damage Is Inhibited With Enbrel® (Etanercept) Plus Methotrexate In Patients With Early Active Rheumatoid Arthritis	18 June 2008
Actemra Is First Biologic Agent To Show Better Efficacy Than Methotrexate In RA	17 June 2008
New Data Reveals Tocilizumab Is The First And Only Biologic Drug To Show Superiority Over Current Standard Of Care In Rheumatoid Arthritis	17 June 2008
Novel PEGylated Anti-TNF Drug Cimzia Is First To Demonstrate X-ray Proof Of Significant Early Joint Protection In Rheumatoid Arthritis	17 June 2008

Autism News
Autistic Man, Who Is Also Kidney Transplant Recipient, Found In Woods	23 June 2008
UCLA Mouse Study Offers Hope For Correcting How Autism Disrupts Brain	23 June 2008
Market America Announces Plans To Launch Vitamins For Children With Autism	22 June 2008

Biology / Biochemistry News
Biochemical Landscape Explored By Computer To Find Memory Switches	23 June 2008
Pan-European Research Infrastructure Will Manage Biological Samples Across Continent	22 June 2008
UO Team's Findings Could Pave Way For Synthetic Compounds Useful In Drug Discovery And Materials Science	22 June 2008
Microscopic 'Clutch' Puts Flagellum In Neutral	20 June 2008
MitoSciences Inc. Releases New Tests For Mitochondrial Biogenesis	20 June 2008
Potential Key To Better Drugs To Fight Toxoplasmosis Parasite Uncovered By IU School Of Medicine Scientists	19 June 2008
American Chemical Society Meeting In Philadelphia, Aug. 17-21	18 June 2008
Europe-Wide Investment In Lipid Research Will Help Tackle Disease, Says New Report	18 June 2008
Light Alters Nociceptive Effects Of Magnetic Field Shielding In Mice: Intensity And Wavelength Considerations	18 June 2008
Does Divergence In Female Mate Choice Affect Male Size Distributions In Two Cave Fish Populations?	18 June 2008
Inheritance Of L1014F And M918T Sodium Channel Mutations Associated With Pyrethroid Resistance In Myzus Persicae	18 June 2008
Density - Dependence Of Developmental Instability In A Dimorphic Ungulate	18 June 2008
Sea Lice Escape Predation On Their Host, Salmon	18 June 2008
Colonization Processes And The Maintenance Of Genetic Diversity: Insights From A Pioneer Rainforest Tree, Aucoumea Klaineana	18 June 2008
A Genetic Analysis Of Group Movement In An Isolated Population Of Tree - Roosting Bats	18 June 2008
Social Information Trumps Vegetation Structure In Breeding Site Selection	18 June 2008
Fossil Oak Galls Preserve Ancient Multitrophic Interactions	18 June 2008
News From The American Chemical Society June 11, 2008	17 June 2008
Assembly Of Molecules Critical To Protein Function Witnessed By Researchers	17 June 2008
Gentronix Use Abcellute Preserved Hepatocytes To Enhance In Vitro Genotoxicity Testing	17 June 2008

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Biotech Experts Available To Discuss The Critical Role Of Vaccine Adjuvants In Treating Pandemic Bird Flu	19 June 2008
New Study Demonstrates That Lack Of Pandemic Planning Will Affect Bottom Line	18 June 2008

Blood / Hematology News
GSK Update On FDA Review Of Promacta(R) (Eltrombopag)	21 June 2008
Revolade® (eltrombopag) Data Presented At EHA: Updated Data For EXTEND Plus New Data For REPEAT And DELPHI Studies	20 June 2008
REVLIMID(R) Data For Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Reported At A Satellite Symposium During The 13th European Hematology Association Congress	19 June 2008
Doctors Underuse Effective Treatment For Sickle Cell Anemia	18 June 2008
ARYx Therapeutics Inc. Commences Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial On Oral Anticoagulant Agent ATI-5923	18 June 2008
Soliris® Improved Fatigue Independent Of Changes In Anemia In Patients With PNH By Controlling Hemolysis	18 June 2008
Revolade® (Eltrombopag) Data Presented At EHA: Updated Data For Extend Plus New Data For Repeat And Delphi Studies	18 June 2008
Romiplostim Data Show Potential Long-Term Efficacy And Safety In Adults With Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)	17 June 2008

Bones / Orthopaedics News
Grant Enables New Wrist Splint Device To Move To Clinical Trials	22 June 2008
ArthroCare Launches DoublePlay™ New Osteoconductive Suture Anchor	22 June 2008
Researchers Link Low Level Urinary Cadmium Concentrations To Osteoporosis In Women	21 June 2008
Patients Taking Cymbalta® Reported Reduced Pain Severity Of Osteoarthritis Of The Knee In New Study	20 June 2008
Mechanism Uncovered That Contribues To The Appropriate Formation Of The Spine	19 June 2008
Correcting Spinal Deformities - DSM Dyneema And University Hospital Maastricht Collaborate To Explore New Solutions	19 June 2008
Neurocrine Biosciences Completes 'Petal Study' Treatment Phase For Endometriosis	18 June 2008
Adult Stem Cells Improve Fracture Healing	17 June 2008
Canadians Without Risk Factors Need Bone Density Measurements Only Once Every 5 Years According To Largest Ever Canadian Study On Osteoporosis	17 June 2008

Breast Cancer News
Scientists From The University Of Navarra Find 5 Genes Involved In The Metastasis Of Breast Tumours To The Lung	21 June 2008
CHFR Gene Is Key In Avoiding Road To Breast Cancer	20 June 2008
New Australian Technology: Detecting Breast Cancer With Hair	20 June 2008
Bavarian Nordic Reports Interim Data From Phase I/II Studies With Breast Cancer Vaccine	19 June 2008
Non-Toxic Treatment Developed By MU Researchers That Has Broad Anti-Cancer Potential	19 June 2008
Improving Understanding Of Cell Behaviour In Breast Cancer	19 June 2008
Breast Cancer Patients With Greater Need Seek More Information Online	19 June 2008
New Possibilities For Breast Cancer Treatment On The Horizon	19 June 2008
Comment From Breakthrough Breast Cancer Re Alan Johnson Announcement This Afternoon That There Will Be A Review Into Co-Payment For NHS Services, UK	18 June 2008
2008 School Of Oncoplastic Surgery Announced By American Society Of Breast Disease	18 June 2008
Future Hope For Patients With Breast Cancers Resistant To Tamoxifen	17 June 2008
Harvard Health Letter Editors Examine Racial Disparities In Breast, Prostate Cancer	17 June 2008
Bionovo Discovers New Estrogen Regulatory Elements For Breast Cancer And Osteoporosis Drugs	17 June 2008

Cancer / Oncology News
CB1400 Enters Phase II Clinical Trials For The Prevention Of Mucositis In Patients With Cancer Of The Head And Neck	23 June 2008
Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference Aims To Improve Quality Of Life For Cancer Survivors And Their Families	23 June 2008
Cloned Immune Cells Treat Skin Cancer	23 June 2008
State-of-the-Art Lecture: Aptomers Of Nanotechnology - Reported From The Annual Meeting Of The American Urological Association	23 June 2008
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation June 20, 2008	23 June 2008
5 Top Young Clinical Investigators Receive Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards	23 June 2008
Former President George Bush And Barbara Bush Lead C-Change Initiative To Unify Public Education Messages On Cancer Prevention And Early Detection	22 June 2008
Oncolin Therapeutics Announces Its Cancer Technology Will Be Presented At The 20th EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium	21 June 2008
14 Top Young Investigators Awarded Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Fellowships	20 June 2008
ESMO Guideline Working Group Recommends Hyperthermia Therapy As Treatment Option For Soft Tissue Sarcoma Reports BSD Medical	20 June 2008
Defeating Cancer With Early Detection	20 June 2008
Japan Approves CyberKnife System For Extracranial Use - Non-Invasive Treatment Alternative For Tumors Anywhere In The Body	20 June 2008
Indiana University Simon Cancer Center Priority: Reduce Cancer Incidences, Mortality Among State's Diverse Populations	20 June 2008
Merck Applies To Extend Use Of Erbitux For 1st-Line Head And Neck Cancer In Europe	20 June 2008
FDA Warns Individuals And Firms To Stop Selling Fake Cancer 'Cures'	20 June 2008
Advanced Melanoma In Remission After Infusing Patient With Clones Of His Own Killer T Cells	19 June 2008
Patient's Own Infection-fighting T Cells Put Late-stage Melanoma Into Long-term Remission	19 June 2008
BioInvent And ThromboGenics Announce A Strategic Alliance With Roche For TB-403, A Novel Anti-Cancer Antibody	19 June 2008
First Patient Dosed In A Phase 1 Clinical Trial With Oral TRC102, An Inhibitor Of Chemotherapy Resistance, In Combination With Alimta®	19 June 2008
Talking About Sad, Bad And Difficult Issues In Cancer - ESMO And CRUK Partner On A Communication Skills Course For Oncologists	19 June 2008
Feds Crack Down On Fake Cancer Cures	18 June 2008
New Study Shows Potential To Treat Or Prevent Viral Cancers	18 June 2008
New Therapy Shows Promise For Fighting Treatment-Resistant Cancer Cells	18 June 2008
Potential Of Targeted Therapies For Cancer	18 June 2008
PET/CT Scan Could Be Valuable Noninvasive Tool For Determining Stages Of Ovarian Cancer	18 June 2008
Decatur Memorial Hospital Becomes First In Illinois To Treat Cancer Patients With RapidArc™ Radiotherapy Technology	18 June 2008
After Genetic Testing People Obey Screening Recommendations Better	18 June 2008
Obesity-Related Cancer On The Rise	18 June 2008
Champions Biotechnology Begins Preclinical Development Of Its Lead Oncology Drug Candidate	18 June 2008
Anti-Cancer Molecules Predicted By Computer	18 June 2008
American Cancer Society Program Helps Employers	18 June 2008
Gene Therapy Improves Survival And Quality Of Life Of Dogs With Cancer	17 June 2008
Hyperaric Medicine Team Joins War On Cancer	17 June 2008
Nanotechnology, Biomolecules And Light Unite To 'Cook' Cancer Cells	17 June 2008
Exelixis Reaches Agreement With FDA On Special Protocol Assessment For XL184 Phase 3 Trial	17 June 2008
SuperGen's JAK2 Inhibitor, SGI-1252, Inhibits In Vivo Tumor Cell Proliferation	17 June 2008
New Analysis Shows That REVLIMID® Plus Dexamethasone Yielded A Mean Survival Of 5.6 Years For Patients With Multiple Myeloma	17 June 2008
Health Economic Analysis Reports That REVLIMID Is A Cost-Effective Treatment For Multiple Myeloma	17 June 2008

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, Treatment Vital For HIV Patients On Therapy	23 June 2008
New Source Of Heart Stem Cells Discovered	23 June 2008
New Ways To Regulate Genes, Reduce Heart Damage Discovered By UC Researchers	23 June 2008
Wedensky Modulation Identifies Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk In Patients	22 June 2008
Published Study Reveals Next Pharmaceuticals' Flavoxine™ Reduces Multiple Heart Health Risk Factors Including High Cholesterol	22 June 2008
Highway Pollution And Health Study In Boston, Somerville Funded By NIH	22 June 2008
Neurologic Complications Of Heart Surgery Detailed In Comprehensive Review Article	21 June 2008
Controling Risk Factors Reduces Risk Of Stroke By 42 Percent	21 June 2008
Metabasis Announces Promising Results From Its Phase 1b Clinical Trial For MB07811, Its Novel Product Candidate For The Treatment Of Hyperlipidemia	21 June 2008
Controlling Perioperative Hypertension With Cleviprex Reduces Heart Attack And Death RIsk Following Cardiac Surgery, According To New Analyses	21 June 2008
Findings On Congestive Heart Failure And Atrial Fibrillation Presented By The Montreal Heart Institute	20 June 2008
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute And The Watchman Left Atrial Appendage System	20 June 2008
Nonsurgical Intervention For Aortic Valve Stenosis Clinical Trial	20 June 2008
Clinical Trial Of Nonsurgical Repair For Severe Mitral Valve Regurgitation Using Evalve MitraClip	20 June 2008
Rasilez® ASPIRE HIGHER Clinical Program Expands To 35,000 Patients In 14 Trials, The Largest Cardio-renal Outcomes Program Ever	20 June 2008
Fewer Heart Disease Deaths In Massachusetts As Smoking Declines	20 June 2008
New Discoveries From Harvard And Baylor Get To The Heart Of Cardiovascular Disease	20 June 2008
Vision 3D Implantable Cardiac Devices Now On Medtronic CareLink Network	19 June 2008
Atherosclerosis Spurred By Failure To Bridle Inflammation	19 June 2008
Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Suite Combines Non Surgical And Surgical Treatments For Heart Defects	19 June 2008
First Gene Therapy For Heart Failure Offered At Medical Center	19 June 2008
Appropriate Aspirin Use For Prevention Of Heart Disease And Stroke - American Medical Association	19 June 2008
Cardiologists Use Magnetic Navigation To Guide Heart Catheter Procedures	19 June 2008
Cook Medical Enters Coronary Stent Market In Europe With New CoCr Stent	19 June 2008
Unique Bi-Directional Irrigated Tip Cardiac Catheter For Treatment Of Irregular Heart Rhythms Now Available In The European Union	18 June 2008
Rasilez ASPIRE HIGHER Clinical Program Expands To 35,000 Patients In 14 Trials, The Largest Cardio-Renal Outcomes Program Ever	18 June 2008
People With Lower Incomes, Lower Education Levels Have Higher Death Rates After Experiencing Heart Attack	18 June 2008
Higher Death Rates In Those With Lower Incomes, Lower Education Levels	18 June 2008
State-Of-The-Art Molecular Technology To Map Genetic Patterns In Healthy Young Men With A Strong Family History Of Heart Attacks	18 June 2008
Tim Russert's Death Provides Important Opportunity For Media To Raise Awareness Of How To Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest	18 June 2008
PET Imaging Detects Early, 'Silent Heart' Stage Of Disease In Asymptomatic Diabetic Patients	17 June 2008
Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer	17 June 2008
AVI BioPharma Announces Partner's Advance In Cardiovascular Program	17 June 2008
Issues Surrounding Sudden Cardiac Death	17 June 2008
Accumetrics Announces The Launch And First Patient Enrolled Into The GRAVITAS Trial	17 June 2008

Caregivers / Homecare News
The Future Of Adult Learning Disability Care Provision, UK	22 June 2008
CMS To Rate Nursing Home Quality New Five-Star System To Be Added To Nursing Home Compare Site	20 June 2008
Lawmakers Push For Legislation That Would Make Binding Arbitration Agreements At Nursing Homes Unenforceable	19 June 2008

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
GSK Awarded Three-Year Contract To Supply British Government With HPV Vaccine Cervarix	23 June 2008
Cervarix™, GSK's Cervical Cancer Vaccine, Wins Tender For UK National Immunisation Programme	20 June 2008
Fpa Statement On New Cervical Cancer Vaccine, UK	19 June 2008
UK School Girls Will Not Benefit From The World's Leading Four-type Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine, Gardasil(R) - Sanofi Pasteur MSD Statement	19 June 2008
BASHH Expresses Disappointment That The Government Missed The Chance To Eradicate Genital Warts From The Medical Map	19 June 2008
Cervical Cancer Charity Welcomes Department Of Health's Announcement About HPV Vaccine, UK	19 June 2008
HPV Vaccine Can Save Lives - Brook Welcomes Details Of The Vaccination Programme, UK	19 June 2008
Department Of Health Awards Contract For HPV Vaccine	19 June 2008
Cervical Cancer Screenings Lacking In Developing Countries	17 June 2008

Cholesterol News
Metabolex Completes Patient Enrollment In Phase 2 Trial Of MBX-8025 For Treatment Of Dyslipidemia	17 June 2008

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News
SMI Launches Patient Recruitment Arm To Increase Enrollment In Clinical Trials	20 June 2008

Colorectal Cancer News
Congress Celebrates 10 Years With Endorsements From Leading Professional Societies And Organizations	20 June 2008
Vitamin D Linked To Colon Cancer Survival	20 June 2008
Bowel Prep Oral Sodium Phosphate Equal To Fasting Before Capsule Endoscopy For Obscure GI Bleeding	20 June 2008
Modulated Radiotherapy Can Cut Treatment Time For Cancer Of The Rectum Without Increasing Toxicity	19 June 2008
MIT Researchers See Alternative To Common Colorectal Cancer Drug	18 June 2008
ADVENTRX Announces CoFactor(R) Phase 2b Clinical Trial Overall Survival Results	17 June 2008

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Herbal Medicine: Will Practitioner Regulation Protect Consumers? New Book. UK	21 June 2008
Dietary Supplement Education Alliance Merges Into Natural Products Foundation	20 June 2008
New Technology May Prevent Vitamin B12 Deficient Seniors, Vegetarians And Anemics From Needing Injections	19 June 2008
Do-It-Yourself Massage: Effective, Convenient And Free	18 June 2008
HHS Secretary And Chinese Minister Of Health Sign Memorandum Of Understanding On Traditional Chinese Medicine Research	17 June 2008
Report To Ministers From The Department Of Health Steering Group On The Statutory Regulation Of Practitioners Of Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, UK	17 June 2008

Conferences News
PAHO Launches "Safe Surgery Saves Lives" - 2nd WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge	23 June 2008
European Society For Therapeutic Radiology And Oncology Annual Congress, ESTRO 27,14-18 September 2008, Goteborg, Sweden	18 June 2008
Medtronic Announces Key Activities At Cardiostim 2008	17 June 2008
BIOSPAIN 2008 - International Presentation Platform For Spanish Biotechnology	17 June 2008

Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News
Facial Rejuvenation Using VASER Lipo: Major Advance In Ultrasonic Technology In Cosmetic Procedures	20 June 2008
The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Takes Time Out For Patient Safety	19 June 2008
The Personal Care Products Council Announces Significant Advances In The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Program	17 June 2008

Crohn's News
Study Underway To Find An Alternative Cure For Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis	18 June 2008

Dentistry News
Teens Warned To Avoid Oral Piercings	23 June 2008
Scientists From Granada Drastically Reduce The Wait Time For New Teeth Implant	22 June 2008
By Using Growth Hormone Scientists From Granada Drastically Reduce The Wait Time For New Teeth Implant	18 June 2008

Depression News
Suicide Rate In Japan Still Climbing Despite Government Measures	21 June 2008

Dermatology News
AAD, MLB And MLB Players Association Play Sun Smart To Strike Out Skin Cancer	21 June 2008
Forest Laboratories Announces Positive Results From Phase III Clinical Studies Of Ceftaroline For The Treatment Of Complicated Skin And Skin Structure	20 June 2008
FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Approval Of Ustekinumab For Treatment Of Moderate To Severe Plaque Psoriasis	20 June 2008
Melanoma Is On The Rise In Women	20 June 2008
As Summer Heats Up, New Survey Reveals Need For Effective Sweat Treatments	19 June 2008
Melanoma Risk - People Obey Screening Recommendations Better After Genetic Testing - Whether Or Not They Test Positive, Study	18 June 2008

Diabetes News
Prototype Car That Could Help People With Diabetes, UK	23 June 2008
Initiatives, Efforts Offer Spanish Diabetes Medication Comparative Guide, Promote Wellness Among American Indians, Address Health Awareness	23 June 2008
VitalCare's "Patient Of The Month" Program Launch	22 June 2008
Common Cooking Spice Shows Promise In Combating Diabetes And Obesity	21 June 2008
Mexican Population Threatened By Diabetes - What Are The Major Challenges?	21 June 2008
Type-2 Diabetes Competitive Intelligence Report Offered By Austin Research Group	20 June 2008
Study Indicates Need For Tailored Nutrition Education For Hispanic Women With Or At Risk Of Diabetes	20 June 2008
Poor Children More Likely To Develop Diabetes As Adults	20 June 2008
New Spanish-Language Consumer Guide Compares Oral Diabetes Medications	20 June 2008
Diabetes UK Has Launched A New Website Dedicated To Young Adults With Diabetes	19 June 2008
New Research Claims Link Between Diabetes And Hearing Loss	19 June 2008
JDRF's Annual Global Diabetes Research Forum Focused On Science, Hope For Adults With Type 1 Diabetes	19 June 2008
Insulin Resistance Affected By Lifestyle Altering Gene Activity	19 June 2008
Association Between Herpes And Diabetes In Sub-Saharan Africa	19 June 2008
Coffee drinking and mortality, diabetes and hearing loss - Two New Studies In Annals Of Internal Medicine	19 June 2008
Depression And Diabetes: Fellow Travelers, Researchers Say	18 June 2008
Clarifying The Link Between Diabetes And Depression	18 June 2008
Early-Onset Puberty In Girls Slowed By Diabetes Drug	17 June 2008
For Long-Term Control Of Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Not Always Necessary	17 June 2008

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Neuromonics Announces Publication Of Controlled Tinnitus Treatment Study	19 June 2008

Endocrinology News
Tercica Announces Results From Increlex(R) IGFD Patient Registry And Other Increlex(R) Studies At The 90th Meeting Of The Endocrine Society	19 June 2008
Scientists Find Potential Protein Biomarkers For Growth Hormone	18 June 2008
Hormone Disorder May Contribute To Lack Of Menstruation In Teenage Athletes	17 June 2008

Epilepsy News
A New Approach To Epilepsy Treatment Takes Its First Steps	22 June 2008
Sepracor Announces Phase III Data For Eslicarbazepine Acetate Presented At Ninth Eilat Conference On New Anti-Epileptic Drugs	21 June 2008
Genetic Test For Epilepsy Sufferers Developed By Victoria, Australia Scientists	20 June 2008
Prestigious International Epilepsy Grant Won By Dynamin Drug Discovery Team	20 June 2008
Failure To Take Seizure Drugs Linked To Increased Risk Of Death	19 June 2008
Discovery Of Possible Link Between Different Forms Of Epilepsy	19 June 2008
First Semiconductor-Based PET Scanner Demonstrates Potential To Aid In Early Diagnosis Of Disease	19 June 2008

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
1 In 10 Men Suffer From Erectile Dysfunction Due To Work Related Stress	20 June 2008

Eye Health / Blindness News
Clinic A Paediatric Myopia Control Clinical Trial	23 June 2008
Strategic Diagnostics Inc. To Produce Library Of Antibodies For The Study Of Usher Syndrome	22 June 2008
Inotek Commences Phase 1 Trial In Glaucoma With Selective Adenosine 1 (A1) Agonist	20 June 2008
Doctors Of Optometry Urge Contact Lens Wearers To Be Vigilant With Lens Hygiene And Compliance In Flood Areas	20 June 2008
Allergan Receives U.S. Food And Drug Administration Approval For TRIVARIS™ (triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension) 80 Mg/mL	18 June 2008
Geisinger Study: Inflammatory Disease Causes Blindness	17 June 2008

Fertility News
Opioids And Cannabinoids Influence Mobility Of Spermatozoids	21 June 2008
Society For The Study Of Reproduction July 2008 Highlights	20 June 2008
New Perspective On Infertility	20 June 2008
Donor Offspring May Feel Betrayal, Anger: Study	17 June 2008

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Mannan From Heaven For Flu Sufferers; Victoria, Australia Researchers Develop Innovative Vaccine	20 June 2008

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
ICAD Initiates Clinical Study Of Its Virtual Colonoscopy CAD In Partnership With ACR Image Metrix	20 June 2008
Long-Term Safety Data On Lialda(TM) (mesalamine) For Patients With Ulcerative Colitis Published In Leading GI Journal	19 June 2008
Major Gastroenterology Journal Accepts Version 2 Technology Study For Publication	19 June 2008
Studies Seeking Subjects: Alternative Remedies For Ulcerative Colitis And Crohn's Disease	18 June 2008
Long-Term Safety Data On Lialda Published In Leading GI Journal	18 June 2008
Tranzyme Pharma's Ghrelin Agonist TZP-102 Demonstrates Safety And High Oral Bioavailability In The Successful Completion Of A Phase I Trial	17 June 2008
Novel Compound May Treat Acute Diarrhea	17 June 2008

Genetics News
Existence Of 'Selfish Gene' Proven By New Discovery	23 June 2008
Publication Announcement: Policies Must Keep Pace With Genetic Progress	22 June 2008
Desert Plant May Hold Key To Surviving Food Shortage	22 June 2008
Male And Female Brains Have Evolutionarily Conserved Sexual Signatures	21 June 2008
Genome Sequence Shows How Genes Quadrupled During Vertebrate Evolution	21 June 2008
Keeping Pace With Genetic Progress	20 June 2008
Minor Genetic Differences Between Individuals Change The Effect Of A Common Medication, Study Shows	20 June 2008
Indiana University To Host National Biorepository For Gene Therapy	20 June 2008
Understanding Of Human Diseases Enhanced By New Research On Mutation In Yeast	20 June 2008
New Role For Factor Critical To Transcription Identified By Shilatifard Lab	20 June 2008
Hijacking Of Neural Crest Genes	19 June 2008
Exploring The Evolution Of Vertebrate Innate Immunity	19 June 2008
Genome Sequence Of Small Marine Creature Sheds Light On Vertebrate Origins	19 June 2008
Lack Of Diversity In Genetic Counselors Could Affect Patients	19 June 2008
Genetics Behind Male Homosexuality Could Be Explained By Sexually Antagonistic Selection	19 June 2008
Gene Variants Linked To Metabolic Syndrome And HDL Cholesterol Levels	19 June 2008
Worm-like Marine Animal Providing Fresh Clues About Human Evolution	18 June 2008
EuroDYNA Leaves Healthy Genomic Research Ecosystem As Legacy	18 June 2008
New Role For Factor Critical To Transcription Identified By Stowers Institute's Shilatifard Lab	18 June 2008
DNA Knot Keeps Viral Genes Tightly Corked Inside Shell	18 June 2008
Benefits Of Broad Genetic Testing Still Limited	18 June 2008
Novel Evolutionary Tools For Studying Human Populations Using The X Chromosome	18 June 2008

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
1,000 Picket Health Insurance Convention In SF	23 June 2008
Changes In Local Health Care Markets Affect National Patient Safety Project	23 June 2008
California Department Of Managed Health Care Fines PacifiCare $50,000 For Improper Cancellations	23 June 2008
Medical Mistakes Will No Longer Be Billable Under New Rules Adopted By Massachusetts, Insurer	23 June 2008
Supreme Court Rules Insurers' Potential Conflict Of Interest Must Be Taken Into Account When Ruling On Employee Benefits Decisions	23 June 2008
Health Insurers' Stock Prices Fall After Coventry Health Reduces Earnings Estimates	23 June 2008
CalPERS Approves Premium Rate Increase For HMO Plans	23 June 2008
Chicago Sun-Times Kicks Off "1,000 Healthy Kids & Families" Health Care Coverage Campaign	22 June 2008
New York Times Letters To The Editor Discuss Editorial Addressing Massachusetts Health Insurance Law	20 June 2008
AMA Approves Medical Tourism Guidelines For Travelers, Employers	20 June 2008
Former HHS Secretary Thompson Says Health Care Costs Hurting Businesses	20 June 2008
New Jersey Assembly Approves Income Verification Legislation	19 June 2008
USCOC President Discusses Health Proposals Of Leading Democrats, McCain	19 June 2008
Connecticut Governor Vetoes Health Care Bill That Would Have Expanded State Employee Health Insurance Plan	18 June 2008
Employer Health Care Costs Projected To Rise By Nearly 10% In 2008 And 2009, Study Finds	18 June 2008
Insurers Often Improperly Reimburse Physicians, Adding $200B Annually To U.S. Health Care Costs, AMA Report Finds	18 June 2008
Lawmakers, Officials Discuss Overhauling U.S. Health Care System In 2009 During Senate Finance Committee Symposium	18 June 2008
AMA Launches Campaign To Cut Waste From Chaotic Insurance Claims Process, Unveils New Health Insurer Report Card	17 June 2008
AMA Reinforces Commitment To Cover The Uninsured At The Annual Meeting	17 June 2008
Massachusetts Health Insurance Law Of 2006 Working, But Challenges Lie Ahead, NYT Editorial States	17 June 2008
Gingrich Outlines Proposal To Address Health Care Costs	17 June 2008

Hearing / Deafness News
Diabetics Twice As Likely To Suffer Hearing Loss	17 June 2008

HIV / AIDS News
Ministerial Summit On HIV Shows High Level Of Commitment, Says PAHO	23 June 2008
Researchers Must 'Press Ahead' With HIV/AIDS Vaccine Efforts, Opinion Piece Says	23 June 2008
Civil Society Groups In Mozambique Pledge To Help Standardize National Strategies Against HIV/AIDS	23 June 2008
Botswana's HIV Prevalence Reducing Country's Blood Donor Pool, Red Cross Official Says	23 June 2008
Despite Progress, AIDS-Related Illnesses Remain Leading Cause Of Death Among People Ages 25-44 In Caribbean, UNAIDS Report Says	23 June 2008
Rhode Island Physicians Call On Lawmakers To Pass Legislation That Would Eliminate HIV Test Written Consent Requirement	23 June 2008
Sen. Reid Sets Tuesday Deadline For Agreement On PEPFAR Reauthorization Legislation	23 June 2008
Marchers Call On Mexico's Secretary Of Health To Step Up Action On AIDS Treatment And Drug Pricing	22 June 2008
Herbal Supplement For Patients With HIV & TB - Phase II Clinical Trial Of Botanical Immunomodulator Dzherelo (Immunoxel)	21 June 2008
In Women Or Gay Men With Genital Herpes, Aciclovir Does Not Prevent HIV Acquisition	21 June 2008
Lab Express Offers $25 HIV Screening In Honor Of National HIV Testing Day	20 June 2008
MMWR Report Examines False-Positive Oral Fluid Rapid HIV Tests	20 June 2008
Involvement Of Churches, Condom Use Necessary To Fight HIV/AIDS, Opinion Piece Says	20 June 2008
Alaska Has Low Rates Of HIV, High Rates Of Other STIs, Health Department Says	20 June 2008
Ireland Announces New Plan To Provide No-Cost Condoms To Reduce Spread Of HIV	20 June 2008
Zimbabwe Lifts Ban On Groups Providing HIV/AIDS, Food Services	20 June 2008
Advocates Bono, Geldof Call On G8 To Fulfill Aid Pledges	20 June 2008
Archbishop Tutu, AIDS Advocates Call On Senate To Pass PEPFAR Reauthorization Legislation	20 June 2008
Minister Wallace Launches The HIV And AIDS Education And Prevention Plan 2008 - 2012, Ireland	19 June 2008
NPR Program Examines Comic Book That Aims To Increase HIV/AIDS Awareness, Education	19 June 2008
HIV Screening Among People Ages 55, Older Worthwhile, Study Finds	19 June 2008
New York City STI Clinics Stop Use Of Oral Fluid With HIV Tests Because Of Rate Of False Positives	19 June 2008
Rwandan First Lady Kagame Hosts HIV/AIDS Vaccine Roundtable	19 June 2008
Mexico Should Declare HIV/AIDS A National Emergency To Ensure Universal Access To Antiretrovirals, Coalition Says	19 June 2008
Psychosocial Issues Affect HIV/AIDS Treatment Outcomes	19 June 2008
Community Leaders Forge New Approach To HIV Prevention As Part Of Mâ�¢Aâ�¢C AIDS Fund Leadership Initiative	19 June 2008
Nationwide Data Indicate A Very High Degree Of Accuracy For OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test With Oral Fluid	19 June 2008
Editorials, Opinion Pieces Respond To Global AIDS Efforts, PEPFAR Reauthorization Legislation	18 June 2008
Bali To Host Next International Congress On HIV/AIDS In Asia, Pacific In August 2009	18 June 2008
Jamaica To Develop TB Testing Center To Address HIV/TB Coinfection, Health Official Says	18 June 2008
Religious, Cultural Issues Affecting Efforts To Fight HIV/AIDS, U.N. Report Says	18 June 2008
New York City Health Department To Buy 2M Female Condoms To Help Curb HIV/AIDS	18 June 2008
Olympic Games Volunteers Receive HIV/AIDS Training	18 June 2008
UN Trains Olympic Volunteers On AIDS Awareness	18 June 2008
Global AIDS Epidemic Far From Over	18 June 2008
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine June 17, 2008	17 June 2008
NPR Program Examines Brazil's Antiretroviral Program, Efforts To Collaborate With Other Countries To Fight HIV	17 June 2008
Unsafe Blood Transfusions, Medical Practices In Central Asia Contributing To Spread Of Infectious Diseases, Including HIV, World Bank Report Says	17 June 2008
HIV/AIDS Hinders Children's Access To Education, UNDP Official Says	17 June 2008
Sponsors Of South Carolina Bill That Would Modify Regulations Concerning HIV-Positive Students Will Attempt To Override Veto	17 June 2008
More Than Half Of AIDS-Related Deaths In Washington, D.C., Not Reported, Analysis Finds	17 June 2008
G8 Nations Should Increase Aid To Africa To Meet 2010 Targets, Report Says	17 June 2008
HIV/AIDS Advocates Petition Sen. Reid To Override Sen. Coburn's Block On PEPFAR Reauthorization Bills	17 June 2008
Sensitivity Enhancements To Monogram's Trofile(TM) Assay Demonstrate Improved Power To Select Patients For CCR5 Antagonist Therapy	17 June 2008

Hypertension News
Pfizer And Ranbaxy Settle Lipitor Patent Litigation Worldwide	23 June 2008
High Blood Pressure In Childhood Usually Continues Into Adulthood	19 June 2008
Two-Year Clinical Trial Findings Show Significant And Persistent Reduction In Blood Pressure With CVRx(R) Rheos(R) Hypertension Therapy	19 June 2008
Vascular Damage Effectively Reversed Using Hypertension Treatment	18 June 2008
Blood Pressure Levels In Childhood Track Into Adulthood	17 June 2008
Blood Pressure Lowering Effect Of Hypertension Treatment Device Further Validated In New Studies	17 June 2008
New Study Shows BENICAR(R) (olmesartan Medoxomil) Reverses Blood Vessel Damage Independent Of Blood Pressure Lowering	17 June 2008

Immune System / Vaccines News
Take Care Health Systems Offers Shingles Vaccine Nationwide	22 June 2008
Potential New Way To Block Inflammation In Autoimmune Disease Discovered By NIAMS Scientists	20 June 2008
Nventa Develops Proprietary Vaccine Adjuvant	19 June 2008
World's Top Vaccine Scientists To Discuss The Latest Research	19 June 2008
A Single VSOP Can Do A 'Proton' Magic!	18 June 2008
Discovery Rewrites Current Scientific Understanding Of How The Body Responds To Viruses	17 June 2008
Identification Of Immune Molecule That Plays A Powerful Role In Avoiding Organ Rejection	17 June 2008
Sanofi Pasteur To Donate 60 Million Doses Of H5N1 Vaccine To WHO Over 3 Years For Its Influenza Vaccine Global Stockpile	17 June 2008

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
West Nile Virus Epidemic Expected In US Again This Summer	23 June 2008
New Discovery About A Shape-Shifting Protein Could Lead To A Mighty 'Morpheein' Bacteria Fighter	23 June 2008
How Measles Virus Spreads In Its Host Discovered By Mayo Researchers	23 June 2008
Researchers Discover How Virus Spreads (in Its Host)	21 June 2008
In The Event Of A Pandemic, Healthy First Responders Will Be Essential To Provide Care For The Infected	21 June 2008
Bioactive Paper To Destroy, Deactivate And Detect Deadly Pathogens	20 June 2008
Pennsylvania Department Of Health Confirms Fifth Salmonella Case Linked To National Outbreak	20 June 2008
Forest Laboratories Announces Positive Results From Phase III Clinical Studies Of Ceftaroline For The Treatment Of Complicated Skin Infections	20 June 2008
Lyme Disease Spriochetes Visualized In Vasculature	20 June 2008
Bacteria Anticipate Coming Changes In Their Environment	19 June 2008
Potential Key To Better Drugs For Fighting Toxoplasmosis Parasite Uncovered By Indiana U Scientists	19 June 2008
Yale Researchers Discover Legionnaire Microbe's Tricks	19 June 2008
Pain Prevention For Older Adults -- The Shingles Vaccine	18 June 2008
Latrines Trounce Toilets In Global Sanitation	18 June 2008
Rotary Kicks Off Major Fundraising Drive To Eradicate Polio - World Health Organization Declares Polio Eradication Top Operational Priority	18 June 2008
Life-Saving Study Into Sepsis	18 June 2008
Clear Differences Found Between The Structures Of Infectious And Non-Infectious Prions	18 June 2008
Test Of Bacteria Toxin Delivery System Could Pave Way For New Antibiotic Drugs	18 June 2008
Formation Of Magnetite By Bacteria And Its Application	18 June 2008
More Research Needed For Treating Malaria During Pregnancy	17 June 2008

Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News
Choice Of Hospital Impacts Outcomes For Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery	19 June 2008

IT / Internet / E-mail News
Moses Cone Health System Goes-Live On GE Centricity Enterprise	23 June 2008
Internet Addiction	23 June 2008
Drug Enforcement Administration To Propose Rule To Allow E-Prescribing Of Controlled Substances	23 June 2008
Phase Forward Introduces Empirica™ Signal - Major New Release Of Signal Detection And Management Product	22 June 2008
Taking Biometric Recognition To The Next Step By Adding Scar, Mark And Tattoo Recognition Capability	22 June 2008
New Research Collaboration Invests In Technology To Improve Traffic Flow, Reduce Pollution	22 June 2008
Network Designed To Help Health Care Professionals	21 June 2008
$100 Million Supercomputer Will Aid Breakthrough In Disease Discovery In Australia And Beyond	21 June 2008
The Prescribing Of Blood Thinning Drugs Can Be Carried Out Equally Safely By Computers And Medical Experts	21 June 2008
Distracted? Understanding The Science Of Attention And Technology's Role In Eroding Our Ability To Focus	20 June 2008
New Web Resource To Improve Crop Engineering	20 June 2008
New Computational Tool Allows The Most Accurate Insights Into Evolution Ever	20 June 2008
Space Radar To Improve Miners' Safety	20 June 2008
eHealth Global Technologies Releases Next Generation EHealthViewer For Image Analysis And Review	19 June 2008
Hand Gesture Recognition System For Use During Medical Procedures	19 June 2008
Driving Medical Research Via YouTube	18 June 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Feature Highlights Recent Blog Entries	18 June 2008
Wall Street Journal Examines Efforts To Encourage Adoption Of Electronic Prescribing Technology	18 June 2008
Wavelets Crunch Through Doctors' Day Long Struggle To Diagnose Brain Tumors	18 June 2008
Cornell Efficiency Experts Seek To Save Precious Minutes In Deploying Ambulances	18 June 2008
ORLive Presents: Access To Surgical Intervention For Metabolic Syndrome And Other Diseases, June 17 2008	17 June 2008
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts To Become First Insurer To Participate In Google Health	17 June 2008
Health IT Might Not Produce Immediate Savings, But It Could Improve Quality Of Care, Reduce Health Disparities, According To Analysts	17 June 2008
Dell Electronic Lab Notebook Solution Unleashes Information For Pharmaceutical And Biotech Researchers	17 June 2008

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Gene-expression Profiling Of The Effects Of Liver Toxins	20 June 2008

Lung Cancer News
Researchers Optimistic About New Therapy For Lung Cancer	20 June 2008
CB1400, Patented By Canopus BioPharma, Prevents Tumor Growth And Enhances The Anti-Tumor Effects Of Cisplatin And Cetuximab (Erbitux)	20 June 2008
Can A Natural Vitamin Help Slow Lung Cancer? Study Looks At Role Vitamin D May Play In Shielding Lungs From Tumors	18 June 2008
Hi-Tech Radiation Zaps "Moving Targets" On Lungs - Powerful Radiation Therapy Yields Remarkable Results In Lung Cancers	18 June 2008
EMEA Recommends Information On Lung Cancer Cases To Be Included In Exubera Product Information, Europe	18 June 2008

Lupus News
Epratuzumab Reduced Disease Activity And Steroid Use In Patients With Moderate And Severe Flaring SLE	18 June 2008

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Math Could Help Cure Leukemia	21 June 2008
Newcastle Scientists Make Breakthrough In Treatment For Blood Cancer	19 June 2008
ChemGenex's Omacetaxine Demonstrates Activity In CML Patients Who Have Failed Therapy With Multiple Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors	19 June 2008
Ability To Track Stem Cells In Tumors Could Advance Cancer Treatments	19 June 2008
Individualized Therapies For Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma	19 June 2008
Leukemia Drug's Effect Improved By Gene Mutation	18 June 2008

Medical Devices News
Inviro Medical Devices To Showcase Patient Safety Products At NADONA National Conference

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