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Abortion News
Virginia Bishop Apologizes For Catholic Organization's Help To Girl Who Sought Abortion04 July 2008
Federal Appeals Court Rules First Amendment Rights Of Antiabortion Advocates Were Violated04 July 2008
Number Of Abortions In Wisconsin Lowest On Record In 200703 July 2008
Planned Parenthood Cuts Ties With Five Florida Clinics03 July 2008
Los Angeles Times Examines Apparent Increase In Abortions In Middle East02 July 2008
Ariz. Gov. Vetoes Abortion Ban Bill; Senate Rejects Bill To Restrict Abortions To Physicians01 July 2008
Christian Leader Rejects Reports Of Plans To Urge Obama To Add 'Abortion Reduction' To Democratic Platform01 July 2008
8th Circuit Says S.D. Can Enforce Law Requiring Doctors To Tell Women Abortion Ends Human Life01 July 2008

Acid Reflux/GERD News
FDA Approves ACIPHEX(R) (rabeprazole Sodium) 20 Mg For Short-Term Treatment Of GERD In Adolescents01 July 2008

ADHD News
Innovative Program Focuses On Improved Care For Children With ADHD07 July 2008
Ritalin-style Drug Set For Wider Role In Adult Mental Illness05 July 2008

Aid / Disasters News
AVMA Collections Highlights Disaster Preparedness04 July 2008
UNICEF: Soaring Child Deaths In Greater Horn Of Africa Must Be Averted04 July 2008
WFP Scales Up Haiti Operation To Reach 2.3 Million Beneficiaries03 July 2008
Life-Saving Therapeutic Supplies Arrive In Ethiopia For Emergency Relief02 July 2008
MSF Calls Upon South African Authorities To Immediately Stop Deportation Of Zimbabweans01 July 2008
Agreement Reached As First US Ship Arrives In DPRK With Food Aid01 July 2008

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News
Addiction Largely Determined By Our Genes - Annual Meeting Of The Royal College Of Psychiatrists05 July 2008
People Who Smoke Skunk Are 18 Times More Likely To Develop Psychosis03 July 2008
Internet Addiction: A Novel Disease Or A Bad Habit?03 July 2008
Minister Wallace Launches New Stronger Codes Of Practice To Control Alcohol Marketing, Communications And Sponsorship, Ireland02 July 2008
Lives Saved When Minimum Drinking Age Is 2102 July 2008
Los Angeles Daily News Examines Connection Between High Number Of Minority Children In Foster Care System, Drug Tests Given To Minority Mothers01 July 2008
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. Begins Enrollment For U.S. Phase II Clinical Trial Of CPP-109 In Patients With Methamphetamine Addiction01 July 2008
Alkermes Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Study Of VIVITROL(R) For The Treatment Of Opioid Dependence01 July 2008
Broad Differences In Alcohol, Tobacco And Illegal Drug Use Across Countries01 July 2008
Survey Assesses Worldwide Cocaine And Cannabis Use01 July 2008

Alzheimer's / Dementia News
Evotec's EVT 101 Well Tolerated In Four Week Higher Repeat Dose Safety Study07 July 2008
High Tofu Intake Linked To Higher Memory Loss07 July 2008
French EU Presidency Makes Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease A Priority05 July 2008
Applied NeuroSolutions Achieves Q2 2008 Alzheimer's Disease Serum Diagnostic Development Program Milestone03 July 2008
Women Over 90 More Likely To Have Dementia Than Men03 July 2008
Care Home Staff At Risk Of Prosecution Over Dementia Patients' Sex Lives, UK03 July 2008
Brain 'trick' Offers Treatment Hope For Alzheimer's03 July 2008
Are Men Or Women More Likely To Have Memory Problems In Very Old Age?03 July 2008
Computer Games Help People With Dementia03 July 2008
New 'Everyday Cognition' Scale Tracks How Older Adults Function In Daily Life02 July 2008
Alzheimer's Society Comment On The Link Between High Density Lipoprotein And Dementia01 July 2008
Alzheimer's Society On Lord Darzi's Next Stage Review Of The NHS, UK01 July 2008

Anxiety / Stress News
Relaxation Response Can Influence Expression Of Stress-Related Genes04 July 2008
Gene/Stress Interaction Increases Cognitive Decline In Elderly01 July 2008

Arthritis / Rheumatology News
Who Cares Wins: Medical Journalists Vote Arthritis Care Health Charity Of The Year, UK04 July 2008
Phase II Results For Low-Dose Oral Immune Tolerance Therapy (ARG201) In Systemic Scleroderma Published03 July 2008
Highlights From EULAR 2008, The Annual European Congress Of Rheumatology03 July 2008
New Book For Parents Of Children With Juvenile Arthritis02 July 2008
Pediatric Researchers Find Possible 'Master Switch' Gene In Juvenile Arthritis02 July 2008
Cimzia(R) Filed With EMEA For Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Europe02 July 2008
Increased Risk Of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis When Birth Weight Exceeds 10 Pounds01 July 2008
Females With High Birth Weight More Likely To Develop Rheumatoid Arthritis01 July 2008

Autism News
Autism And Lyme Disease Are Connected, Lyme-Induced Autism Study Finds03 July 2008
Researchers Link Early Stem Cell Mutation To Autism01 July 2008

Biology / Biochemistry News
Canada Takes More Action To Protect Human Health And The Environment Under World Leading Chemicals Management Plan07 July 2008
Function Of Glucose Transport Molecule Clarified By UCLA Researchers05 July 2008
'Smart' Materials Get Smarter With Ability To Better Control Shape And Size05 July 2008
Identification Of Tumor Suppressor That Manages Cellular Cleaning And Recycling Proceses05 July 2008
Radicals Shake Up Molecules In A Tug O' War04 July 2008
Parasitic Mites As Part-time Bodyguards Of A Host Wasp04 July 2008
Enzyme Behavior Emulated By Synthetic Molecules For The First Time03 July 2008
Study Shows Quantum Dots Can Penetrate Skin Through Minor Abrasions03 July 2008
New Genome Research Provides Insights And Raises New Questions About How Multi-Cellular Organisms Evolved02 July 2008
Inbreeding And Amphibian Malformations02 July 2008
The Modeling Of Avian Visual Perception Predicts Behavioural Rejection Responses To Foreign Egg Colours02 July 2008
Fish Odour Triggers Conspecific Attraction Behavior In An Aquatic Invertebrate02 July 2008
Female Bushcrickets Fuel Their Metabolism With Male Nuptial Gifts02 July 2008
Egg Colour Mimicry In The Common Cuckoo Cuculus Canorus As Revealed By Modelling Host Retinal Function02 July 2008
Functional Group Diversity Of Bee Pollinators Increases Crop Yield02 July 2008
Stiffness Gradients In Vascular Bundles Of Palm Trees02 July 2008
Predicting The Fate Of A Living Fossil: How Will Global Warming Affect Sex Determination And Hatching Phenology In Tuatara?02 July 2008
Integration Of Joint Replacements Improved By Coating Titanium With Polymer02 July 2008
Tugging At Molecules With Optical Tweezers01 July 2008
Researchers Are First To Simulate The Binding Of Molecules To A Protein01 July 2008
Profitable Chemicals From Biodiesel Waste01 July 2008
Plants And Mammals Respond To Light In Similar Way01 July 2008

Bipolar News
New Scholarship For Leaders Of Bipolar Lives07 July 2008
Relapse Time Prolonged In Clinically Stable Patients With Bipolar I Disorder Treated With Quetiapine As Adjunct Therapy To Mood Stabilisers04 July 2008

Bird Flu / Avian Flu News
Potential New Drug Candidates To Combat 'Bird Flu' Identified By UC San Diego Researchers03 July 2008
Animal Study Identifies New DNA Weapon Against Avian Flu02 July 2008
Sinovac Initiates Phase II Volunteer Enrollment For Split Viron Pandemic Influenza (H5N1) Vaccine01 July 2008

Blood / Hematology News
Promising Hematologists Begin Year-Long Program To Pursue Careers In Clinical Hematology Research05 July 2008
FDA Clears First Automated Whole Blood Processing System In U.S.03 July 2008
Survival After Extreme Blood Loss Significantly Improved By 'Hibernation-On-Demand' Drug02 July 2008
Hospital Patients Need Your Help01 July 2008
Rivaroxaban First Novel Oral Anticoagulant To Significantly Reduce The Composite Outcome Of Symptomatic VTE And Death01 July 2008

Bones / Orthopaedics News
IBM And ETH Scientists Advance Supercomputing Simulations To Improve Diagnosis Of Osteoporosis06 July 2008
Self-powered Implants For Injured Knees03 July 2008
ETH Zurich And IBM Improve Diagnosis Of Osteoporosis03 July 2008
Fireworks Should Be Breathtaking, Not Bone-Shattering03 July 2008
Small Protein May Have Big Role In Making More Bone And Less Fat02 July 2008
David Jackson Convicted Of Falsely Claiming To Be An Osteopath, UK01 July 2008
Virtual Temporal Bone Project Uses Technology, Simulated Surgery To Teach The Next Generation Of Surgeons01 July 2008

Breast Cancer News
Treatment Delays Result In Poor Outcomes For Men With Breast Cancer07 July 2008
Odanacatib, An Investigational Cathepsin K Inhibitor, Reduced Markers Of Bone Turnover In Women With Breast Cancer And Bone Metastases04 July 2008
Targeted Therapies To Lead New Wave Of Breast Cancer Treatments03 July 2008
Newspapers Examine Developments In Breast Cancer Detection, Surgery03 July 2008
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Early Results In Phase II Study Of Bavituximab In Breast Cancer03 July 2008
ERMA's Recommendation To Continue The Use Of Endosulfan In New Zealand Dismays Breast Cancer Network02 July 2008
The Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Awards Grant To Fund Innovative Breast Surgery Training Program01 July 2008

Cancer / Oncology News
Report Says Clinicians Should Consider Economic Impact Of New Interventions07 July 2008
Curt Meyer Memorial Prize For Dr. Stephan Mathas And Dr. Martin Janz -Camouflage Mechanism Of Cancer Cells In Hodgkin's Lymphoma Decoded07 July 2008
APP Pharmaceuticals Receives Final Approvals For Additional Dosages Of Granisetron Hydrochloride Injection, USP07 July 2008
British Journalist Takes First Prize In Prestigious Cancer Journalism Award07 July 2008
Researchers Identify Cancer Preventive Properties In Common Vitamin Supplement07 July 2008
Cancer Cases Up But Survival More Than Doubles In Breast And Bowel Cancer06 July 2008
Blood Vessel Inhibitor Shows Promise Against Metastatic Thyroid Cancer04 July 2008
Advanced Thyroid Cancer Investigational Drug Shows Promise03 July 2008
Fourth Annual Symposium On Liver-Directed Microsphere Therapy Raises Awareness Of The Latest Advances For Treating Metastatic Liver Tumors03 July 2008
Potential New Ways To Treat Metastatic Cancer Following Discovery Of Gene Mechanism03 July 2008
Researcher Using Computers To Hone Cancer Fighting Strategies03 July 2008
Doctor Knowledge Of Cancer Treatment Options, Costs Key To Advising On Proper Medical Care03 July 2008
Texas Oncology Urges Texans To 'Save Your Skin:' Outsmart The Sun And Prevent Skin Cancer03 July 2008
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Cancer Risk03 July 2008
Clinicians Should Consider Economic Impact Of New Interventions02 July 2008
Newly Discovered Checkpoint Process Decides Between Death, Division Or Cancer02 July 2008
New Oral Angiogenesis Inhibitor Offers Potential Nontoxic Therapy For A Wide Range Of Cancers02 July 2008
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation's Tissue Bank Consortium May Solve Dire Problem In Pediatric Cancer Research02 July 2008
DxS Launches Cancer Mutation Kit For K-RAS In Australia - New Diagnostic Assists Clinicians In Selecting Appropriate Cancer Therapy For Patients02 July 2008
How To Move Cancer Research Forward: Public/Private Partnerships - A NCI Science Writer's Seminar02 July 2008
Yeast-Based Vaccine Induces Immune Responses And Reduces Tumor Size In Mice02 July 2008
First Analysis Of Cancer Incidence, Mortality And Survival Combined Reveals Encouraging Trends In Europe, Smoking And Obesity-Related Cancers Increase02 July 2008
At Specific Signal Threshold, Cancer Cells Revert To Normal02 July 2008
Sunburn Alert: UVB Does More Damage To DNA Than UVA02 July 2008
New Drug Therapy Attacks Cancers01 July 2008
$1.5 Million Grant For Nanoparticle Cancer Research01 July 2008
Cytheris Announces Publication Of IL-7 Oncology Data In The Journal Of Experimental Medicine01 July 2008

Cardiovascular / Cardiology News
RegeneRx Completes Enrollment And Dosing Of Phase IA Safety Trial For Potential Heart Drug - First Injectable Use Of RGN-352 Tested In Humans07 July 2008
Researchers Of The Universite Libre De Bruxelles (ULB) Elucidate The Early Mechanism Of Cardiovascular Specification04 July 2008
Gene Directs Stem Cells To Build The Heart03 July 2008
Acusphere Announces FDA Acceptance Of Imagify™ NDA For Detection Of Coronary Artery Disease03 July 2008
High Altitudes And Heart Disease03 July 2008
FDA Approves Abbott's XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent03 July 2008
Hansen Medical Announces FDA Clearance For CoHesionTM Module03 July 2008
The Benefits Of Green Tea In Reducing An Important Risk Factor For Heart Disease02 July 2008
Depression Ups Risk Of Complications Following Heart Attack02 July 2008
Zenith Endovascular Graft Continues To Show Durability02 July 2008
Surgeons' Role In Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Mortality Examined02 July 2008
Gender Differences And Heart Disease02 July 2008
Johns Hopkins Experts Available To Discuss Cardiac Arrythmia02 July 2008
Viagra-Like Effects From Watermelon01 July 2008
Fourth New Journal Announced By American Heart Association01 July 2008
DG041 Blocks Platelet Aggregation Through A Novel Mechanism And Does Not Increase Bleeding Time When Given Alone Or With Plavix(TM) Or Aspirin01 July 2008
Positive Mid Term Results On CryoValve(R) SG Pulmonary Human Heart Valve Presented At Western Thoracic Meeting01 July 2008
Patient Receives VProtect(TM) Luminal Shield In First-Ever Vulnerable Plaque Clinical Trial01 July 2008

Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine News
Sex During Adolescence Doesn't Predict Future HPV Infection07 July 2008
The Changing Landscape For Cervical Screening06 July 2008
VGX Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval Of IND For Novel DNA Vaccine For Cervical Cancer Therapy03 July 2008
GSK Does Not Expect FDA Approval Of HPV Vaccine Cervarix Until End Of 200903 July 2008
HPV Vaccination - A Missed Opportunity, UK03 July 2008
GlaxoSmithKline Responds To FDA On CERVARIX(R) And Plans To Submit Final Study Data For Approval01 July 2008

Cholesterol News
Low "Good" HDL Cholesterol Linked To Memory Decline03 July 2008
New Research Shows That Artichoke Leaf Extract Lowers Cholesterol03 July 2008
Memory Loss, Dementia Risk And Low Levels Of Good Cholesterol Linked01 July 2008

CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News
Abviva, Inc.: New Case Of Mad Cow Disease Detected In North America03 July 2008

Colorectal Cancer News
Will Chemotherapy Work? Einstein Researchers Develop Test That May Offer Answer For Colorectal Patients02 July 2008
ADVENTRX Announces Preliminary Response Rate Data From Discontinued Phase 3 Trial Of CoFactor(R)02 July 2008
Low Use Of Medical Check-Ups For Intestinal Cancer02 July 2008

Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News
Study Of The Effects Of Healing Touch Therapy02 July 2008

Conferences News
Society Discusses Initiatives For Small, Rural Hospitals At Conference04 July 2008

Crohn's News
International Team Identifies 21 New Genetic Risk Factors For Crohn's Disease01 July 2008
Complexity Of Crohn's Disease Revealed As 'gene' Count Tops 3001 July 2008

Cystic Fibrosis News
Aradigm Reports Successful Top-Line Phase 2 Data With Inhaled Liposomal Ciprofloxacin For Cystic Fibrosis03 July 2008

Dentistry News
Early Childhood Caries Prevented By Topical Oral Syrup07 July 2008
Dentists And Dental Care Professionals Must Act To Protect Children And Vulnerable Adults, Says General Dental Council, UK07 July 2008
Dentin Regeneration Employing Novel Hydrogel Systems06 July 2008
Dental Referrals By Primary Care Physicians06 July 2008
Mother's Vitamin D Status During Pregnancy Will Affect Her Baby's Dental Health06 July 2008
Nanostructures Improve Bone Response To Titanium Implants05 July 2008
BDA Response To NHS Next Stage Review, UK04 July 2008
Breakthrough Technology That Will Revolutionize The Treatment Of Tooth Decay04 July 2008
International Meeting To Feature Knowledge Translation Symposium03 July 2008
Antibiotics Are Not The Answer! Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery03 July 2008
Damning Report Published On The Dental Contract Today02 July 2008
Dental Practitioners Association Comment On Health Select Committee Report, UK02 July 2008
USC School Of Dentistry Researchers Use A Patient's Own Bone To Accelerate Orthodontics02 July 2008
British Dental Association Welcomes Proposals For NHS Constitution01 July 2008

Depression News
Prozac Gene Test Good For Patients, Royal College Of Psychiatrists05 July 2008
Antidepressants Can Change The Way Depressed People See The World In Just Four Hours05 July 2008
Beating Depression For Cancer Patients05 July 2008
New Depression Treatment For Cancer Patients Shows Promise05 July 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces First Patient Implants In Clinical Study Evaluating Deep Brain Stimulation For Depression01 July 2008

Dermatology News
FDA Approves EVOLENCE®, A New Generation Collagen Based Facial Filler04 July 2008
VioQuest Pharmaceuticals Submits 510(k) Application To FDA For Xyfid™, A Novel Topical Agent For The Treatment Of Various Skin Disorders03 July 2008
Substances Similar To The Body's Own 'Cannabis (Marijuana) Are Necessary For Healthy Skin And May Lead To New Skin Disease Treatments03 July 2008
Many Suncreens Don't Work Or Are Hazardous To Health Says Group03 July 2008
FDA Approves EVOLENCE(R), A New Generation Collagen-Based Facial Filler03 July 2008
This Summer Remember That Sunscreen Is No Longer Enough -- People Spending Time In The Sun Should Consider Sun Protective Clothing03 July 2008
Isolagen Completes Pivotal Efficacy Portion Of Phase III Studies Of Isolagen Therapy(TM) For Wrinkles03 July 2008
Pharmacists Urge Consumers To Seek Advice About Sunburn Safety02 July 2008
Applisonix Announces Breakthrough In Ultrasound Technology For Hair Removal - Average Hair Reduction Of 38% Following Initial Treatment02 July 2008

Diabetes News
100 People A Week Lose A Limb Through Diabetes, UK07 July 2008
New Therapeutic Options For Diabetes-Related Tissue Injury06 July 2008
Gaining Body Fat May Be Good For Those With Type 1 Diabetes06 July 2008
OneTouch® Ping™ Glucose Management System Cleared By FDA04 July 2008
Long-Term Study Of Middle-Aged Mice Shows Resveratrol Improves Health And Mimics Some Benefits Of Dietary Restriction03 July 2008
Special Diabetes Program03 July 2008
Metabolomics Sheds New Light On The Question "Healthy Or Diseased?"03 July 2008
Better Glucose Control In Children With Type 1 Diabetes Associated With Dietary Adherence02 July 2008
1000 Healthcare Professionals Expected At The Diabetes Asia 2008 Conference02 July 2008
California Summit Focuses On Diabetes, Obesity In Minority Communities02 July 2008
New Discovery A Step Towards Better Diabetes Treatment02 July 2008
OneTouch(R) Ping(TM) Glucose Management System Cleared By FDA02 July 2008
Echo Therapeutics Initiates Clinical Study Of Its Symphony(TM) Transdermal Continuous Glucose Monitoring System In Patients With Diabetes02 July 2008
Diabetic Hypoglycaemia: ESP Bioscience Announces New Journal For 2008 (01 July 2008)02 July 2008
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine July 1, 200801 July 2008
VIVUS Announces New Data From Qnexa Diabetes Study01 July 2008

Ear, Nose and Throat News
Child's Ability To Taste And Smell Measured By New Combination Of Tests02 July 2008
The NAD Conference Is Almost Here!01 July 2008
Published Study Demonstrates Effectiveness Of Vitalstim Therapy For Patients Suffering With Dysphagia01 July 2008

Endocrinology News
New Research Indicates That Adrenal Nodules Not Being Adequately Evaluated04 July 2008
Emisphere Technologies Announces The Launch Of A Human Clinical Trial For Oral Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)01 July 2008

Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News
Erectile Dysfunction Lower In Men Who Have Intercourse More Often02 July 2008
Erectile Dysfunction After Plaque Incision And Grafting: Incidence And Predictors02 July 2008

Eye Health / Blindness News
Therapeutic Prescribing Rule Changes - General Optical Council, UK07 July 2008
Remuneration Arrangements For New Council Agreed - General Optical Council, UK07 July 2008
Standard Of Proof: Changes To Fitness To Practise Rules Agreed - General Optical Council, UK07 July 2008
Charity Welcomes Broadcasters Success In Promoting Audio Description04 July 2008
Study Of Glaucoma Surgery In Medicare Patients03 July 2008
NanoViricides' Anti-EKC Drug Candidate To Be Studied In Japan03 July 2008
Crystalens HD™ Receives FDA Approval03 July 2008
Ophthalmologists Issue New Recommendation In Effort To Prevent Eye Injuries At Home01 July 2008
General Optical Council Celebrates Golden Anniversary, UK01 July 2008

Fertility News
Surrogacy Still Stigmatised, Though Attitudes Changing Among Younger Women07 July 2008
Man's Age Affects Pregnancy Success And Miscarriage Rate In Couples With Fertility Problems07 July 2008
New IVF Lab In A Box Increases Clinical Pregnancy Rates By 50% - European Launch Of Ac-tive(R) IVF System At ESHRE 2008, Barcelona06 July 2008
Male Infertility May Lead To Severe Psychological Problems - Infertile Males Tend to be Less Healthy05 July 2008
New York Times Magazine Examines Europe's 'Lowest-Low Fertility' Phenomenon02 July 2008
Orchidopexy In Adulthood Improve Male Fertility02 July 2008
Intra Uterine Growth Retardation Induced Sub-Fertility Is Corrected By Placental Gene Therapy With Insulin-Like Growth Factor-102 July 2008
Emotional, Psychological, And Marital Stress In Male Factor Infertility02 July 2008

Flu / Cold / SARS News
Medicago Receives Contribution From NRC-IRAP For Seasonal Flu Vaccine Program06 July 2008
National Ethics Summit To Prioritize Concerns For Medical Triage, Treatment And Safety During Influenza Pandemic, USA03 July 2008

GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News
Adolor Provides Update On Entereg® (alvimopan) OBD Program - FDA Lifts Clinical Hold On OBD IND07 July 2008
Dr. Eamonn Quigley Reveals Crucial Health Benefits Of Taking Probiotics06 July 2008
European Medicines Agency Approves Relistor™ The First-In-Class Treatment Of Opioid-Induced Constipation (Oic) In Advanced-Illness Patients04 July 2008
Cellular Self-Eating Promotes Pancreatitis01 July 2008
The GI Company Reports Additional Phase II Clinical Data Of Intestinal Trefoil Factor (rhITF) Oral Spray For Oral Mucositis01 July 2008

Genetics News
Researchers Reveal Types Of Genes Necessary For Brain Development06 July 2008
UC San Diego Undergraduates Forge New Area Of Bioinformatics03 July 2008
The Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium (WTCCC) Selects Illumina Infinium High-Density (HD) DNA Analysis Products To Study 90,000 Samples03 July 2008
BioTrove, Gene Express Awarded NIH Grant To Develop Novel Standardized Genetic Profiling Test03 July 2008
Tool To Study Complex Clusters Of Genes Developed By Texas A&M Researchers03 July 2008
Next Generation Data Analysis For Next Generation Sequencing Data03 July 2008
HapMap Browsing And DDDP Methods For Genetic Analysis Featured In CSH Protocols03 July 2008
Just Out - The Future Of Health And Nutrition Thru DNA Testing...03 July 2008
Yoga And Meditation Change Gene Response To Stress02 July 2008
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation July 1, 200802 July 2008
The Formula For The 21st Century Dad - More Nurture: Less Nature02 July 2008
Fifteen Human Genomes Each Week - The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Hits 1 Terabase02 July 2008
Integrins As Receptors Give Insight Into Rotavirus And Diarrhea01 July 2008
Groundbreaking Recommendations For How To Anticipate And Manage Incidental Findings In Genetic, Genomic, And Imaging Research01 July 2008
Medical Diagnostics Could Be Revolutionized By New Electrostatic-Based DNA Microarray Technique01 July 2008

Headache / Migraine News
NuPathe Reports Positive Phase I Results For NP101, A Novel Transdermal Patch For Acute Migraine03 July 2008
Migraine Mutations Reveal Clues To Biological Basis Of Disorder01 July 2008

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News
Florida Health Insurance Analyst Says McCain's Group Health Ideas Bad For Employees04 July 2008
U.S. Health Care System Overhaul Needed To Reduce Costs, Columnist Writes04 July 2008
Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council Employees Let Go After Program Authorization Lapses04 July 2008
Massachusetts Cigarette Tax Increases By $1 Per Pack To Fund State Health Insurance Law04 July 2008
San Francisco Chronicle Examines Healthy San Francisco Program Enrollment Progress04 July 2008
UnitedHealth Group Announces Lower Profit Outlook, Will Restructure To Focus More On Regional Coverage04 July 2008
Connecticut Begins Enrollment In Charter Oak Health Plan For Low-Income Residents03 July 2008
Sen. Kennedy Working Toward Bipartisan Support For Major Health Care Initiative In 200903 July 2008
Old Order Amish, Mennonites Reject Health Insurance, Face High Costs For Care At Not-for-Profit Hospitals01 July 2008
Costs Pose Challenge To Massachusetts Health Insurance Law One Year After Deadline For Residents To Obtain Coverage01 July 2008

Hearing / Deafness News
Task Force Recommends Screening For Hearing Loss In All Newborns04 July 2008

HIV / AIDS News
Campaigners Warn G8 Not To Renege On AIDS Commitments07 July 2008
New HIV Health Support Service Launched Across London05 July 2008
HIV Transmission Via Breastfeeding Blocked By Infant Formula05 July 2008
Terrence Higgins Trust Offers One Hour HIV Testing In Hastings, UK04 July 2008
Black AIDS Institute HIV/AIDS Card Could Help Stop The Spread Of The Disease In The Community, Columnist Says04 July 2008
NGO Leader In Angola Seeks To Mobilize Country's Youth For HIV Prevention04 July 2008
Number Of Abortions Decreasing Among HIV-Positive Women In Belarus, Official Says04 July 2008
Gene Technique That Alters CCR5-Producing Gene Increases Resistance To HIV In Mice, Study Finds04 July 2008
PEPFAR Allocates $1.4M For HIV/AIDS Initiatives In Vietnam04 July 2008
USAID Commits $7.6M To Care For AIDS Orphans, Other Vulnerable Children In Nigeria04 July 2008
Bush Calls On Congress To Reauthorize PEPFAR Ahead Of G8 Summit04 July 2008
Aethlon Medical Announces Second HIV/AIDS Treatment Site03 July 2008
Editorials, Opinion Piece Respond To Senate Republican Block Of PEPFAR Reauthorization Legislation03 July 2008
India Reduces Rate Of HIV Transmission In Some States, UNAIDS Report Says03 July 2008
Indian Generic Drug Company Cipla Receives FDA Approval For U.S. Sale Of Antiretroviral Zidovudine03 July 2008
Former Pa. Sens. Santorum, Wofford Serve As State Co-Chairs Of ONE Vote '08, Bring Attention To HIV/AIDS03 July 2008
Study Examines Death Rates For People Newly Diagnosed With HIV03 July 2008
Asthma Risk Increases In Children Treated For HIV02 July 2008
White House, GOP Leadership Must Take 'Lead' In Convincing Senators To Drop PEPFAR Reauthorization Objections, Editorial Says02 July 2008
Miami Herald Examines African HIV/AIDS Groups' Efforts To Fight Disease02 July 2008
Bill Gates Announces $23 Million Foundation Grant For HIV/AIDS In India02 July 2008
Indian Generic Drug Companies, HIV/AIDS Advocacy Group File Opposition To Patent Of Roche's Antiretroviral Valganciclovir02 July 2008
Product RED To Begin Digital Music Service To Fight HIV/AIDS In Africa02 July 2008
Minnesota Researchers Developing Web Site That Aims To Curb Spread Of HIV Among MSM02 July 2008
HIV/AIDS Cases Among Adults Ages 50, Older In Georgia Increasing, Health Department Says02 July 2008
Draft G8 Communique Does Not Cite 2010 Deadlines For Development Aid, Universal Access To HIV Prevention, Care02 July 2008
USAID Announces Youth-Focused HIV/AIDS Programs In Ethiopia02 July 2008
Mortality Lower For HIV Infected Individuals Since Introduction Of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy01 July 2008
What Works To Prevent HIV Among Heterosexual African-Americans?01 July 2008
Antiretroviral Therapy As HIV Prevention Strategy01 July 2008
CDC Report On New HIV Cases Among MSM Shows Need To Continue Prevention, Treatment Efforts, Editorial Says01 July 2008
Brazilian Organization Files Opposition To Gilead's Antiretroviral Patent Application In India01 July 2008
Program At St. Louis Children's Hospital Will Offer HIV Tests, Results To Patients Older Than 15 Without Parental Consent01 July 2008
Counseling Heterosexual Couples About HIV In Zambia, Rwanda Could Prevent 60% Of HIV Cases, Study Finds01 July 2008
U.N. Secretary-General Ban To Call On G8 To Increase Aid For Health Programs, Including HIV/AIDS Initiatives01 July 2008
Bush Discusses Faith-Based Initiatives In Weekly Radio Address01 July 2008
Legislation To Reauthorize PEPFAR Still Getting Blocked In Senate Despite Agreement Reached Last Week, Bush's Support01 July 2008
Senate GOP Continues To Block Bill To Reauthorize Global HIV/AIDS Bill Despite Bush's Support01 July 2008
Zinc Finger Proteins Put Personalized HIV Therapy Within Reach01 July 2008
Sangamo BioSciences Announces Nature Biotechnology Study Demonstrating The Use Of Zinc Finger Nucleases To Generate HIV Resistant T Cells01 July 2008

Hypertension News
Men, Blacks In Particular, Less Likely Than Women To Be Aware That They Have High Blood Pressure, Study Finds04 July 2008
The Underlying Molecular Mechanism For Hypertension, Insulin Resistance And Other Metabolic Complications Identified01 July 2008
AstraZeneca Submits For New Dosage Strengths Of Atacand Plus - New Dosing Regimen Offers Patients Greater Chance To Reach Target Blood Pressure01 July 2008
New Drug Application For Inhaled Treprostinil Submitted To The U.S. Food And Drug Administration01 July 2008

Immune System / Vaccines News
Finding Suggests Novel Ways To Boost Vaccination Or Natural Defences07 July 2008
GiveVaccines.org Creates Quiz Web Site To Donate Life-Saving Vaccines To Impoverished Children Around The World Through The GAVI Alliance06 July 2008
Computer-Like Mechanism Identified That Drives Neuron Expression For Taste And Smell03 July 2008
UK Armed Forces In Iraq: Multiple Vaccines Not Responsible For Health Problems03 July 2008
Finding That Could Shed Light On Golden Staph, Candida And Allergies01 July 2008

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News
Update Of Salmonella Saintpaul Situation In Canada07 July 2008
A New Study Shows DispersinBTM Helps Our Body's Immune Cells To Kill Bacteria06 July 2008
Fighting The Plague With Pathogens That Mimic The Infection06 July 2008
Potential Treatment For TB Solves Puzzle06 July 2008
Simian Foamy Virus Found To Be Widespread Among Chimpanzees04 July 2008
Cambridge University Research Reveals How Chronic Disease Epidemic Could Lead To Economic Slowdown In The Developing World04 July 2008
Take Preventative Measures Against Infectious Diseases: British Overseas Travellers Warned - Association Of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK04 July 2008
HSE Prosecutes HP Bulmer Ltd And Nalco Ltd Following Outbreak Of Legionnaire's Disease, UK04 July 2008
Discovery Explains How Cold Sore Virus Hides During Inactive Phase03 July 2008
WHO, Stop TB Partnership, UNITAID Announce New TB Test That Quickly Diagnoses MDR-TB03 July 2008
Current Concepts In Clostridium Difficile Infection: A Focus On Recurrent Disease03 July 2008
Feds Expand Salmonella Saintpaul Search To Non Tomato Foods02 July 2008
Report Calls For New Resources For Studying Fungi That Impact Human Health And Agriculture02 July 2008
Bad News To Bad Bugs: Northern Antibiotics Develops Novel Polymyxins With Reduced Toxicity02 July 2008
Predicting TB Outbreaks Based On The First 2 Cases02 July 2008
New Rapid Tests For Drug-Resistant TB For Developing Countries01 July 2008
Wound-Cleaning Laser Proves That Bacterial Resistance Is Futile01 July 2008
ELADUR(TM) Development Update: DURECT Receives Orphan Drug Designation For Bupivacaine For Post Herpetic Neuralgia01 July 2008

Irritable-Bowel Syndrome News
Salix Initiates Phase 3 For Rifaximin In Non-Constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome03 July 2008

IT / Internet / E-mail News
AdvaMed Applauds Report Making Recommendations On Medical Technology Innovation And Access In UK07 July 2008
Automation Of Medical Transcription Is Driving Growth In Speech Recognition04 July 2008
990 Coalition Launches IRS Form 990 Web Resources For Hospitals03 July 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Feature Highlights Recent Blog Entries02 July 2008
Shortcuts In Using Bar Coding Technology At Hospitals Undermines Systems' Safeguards, Study Finds02 July 2008
SureScripts, RxHub Merge, Create Single E-Prescription Network, Promote Greater Adoption02 July 2008
Secure Patient Data Or Face Consequences, Warns Medical And Dental Defence Union Of Scotland02 July 2008
"Don't Delay EHealth" Advises Health First Europe02 July 2008
Barcoded Technology Used To Reduce Medication Administration Has Flaws02 July 2008
New Technology May Help Olympic Sailing, Aviation Safety And Weather Forecasting01 July 2008
Robot 'Skin,' Flexible Laptops And Electric Posters - A Bright Future For Plastics01 July 2008
Supercomputer Used To Track Pathways In Myoglobin01 July 2008
Electronic Ear Can Judge And Coach Vibrato Technique01 July 2008
Leading Providers Join Forces To Provide Next Generation Healthcare IT System, UK01 July 2008
New York Times Letters To The Editor Discuss Editorial Supporting Nationwide Adoption Of Electronic Health Records01 July 2008

Liver Disease / Hepatitis News
Hepatitis C Vaccine Delivered By Inovio Biomedical's Electroporation System Shows Increased T-Cell Responses And Reduced Viral Loads, Study04 July 2008
M0002 Progresses To Phase IIb Trial Following Positive Results In Cirrhotic Ascites04 July 2008
Affymetrix Technology Used To Discover Molecular Mechanisms Of Liver Disease03 July 2008
Children Must Be Protected Against Hepatitis, Warns ABPI03 July 2008

Lung Cancer News
Complete Study Results Comparing CTI's OPAXIO(TM) With Gemcitabine Or Vinorelbine In Performance Status (PS 2) NSCLC Patients07 July 2008
A Report By Leading Clinical Researchers On The Current Quantitative Imaging Tools For Lung Cancer Drug Assessment04 July 2008
Circulating Tumor Cells Can Reveal Genetic Signature Of Dangerous Lung Cancers03 July 2008
Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation Shows Promise In The Treatment Of Lung Tumours01 July 2008
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient In Phase II Trial Of Bavituximab In Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer01 July 2008

Lupus News
Outcomes Of Severe Lupus Nephritis Improved By 'Multi-Target' Immune Therapy02 July 2008

Lymphoma / Leukemia News
Risk Factors For Deadly Form Of Lymphoma07 July 2008
New Treatment Approach Promising For Lymphoma Patients In The Developing World07 July 2008
Funding Boost In Fight Against Leukaemia04 July 2008
Scientists Predict Three Quarters Of Children With Leukaemia In The UK Will Be Cured03 July 2008
Eisai Provides Preliminary Efficacy Update On EORTC Phase III Trial Of Dacogen(R) Versus Supportive Care In Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes02 July 2008

Medical Devices News
Omrix Biopharmaceuticals Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial In Israel For Fibrin Pad Product Candidate04 July 2008
Premier Research Group Earns ISO 13485 Certification For Medical Device Operations03 July 2008
RadarFind Technology Not Applicable To Study Results Indicating That Radio Frequency Identification Can Interfere With Medical Equipment03 July 2008
Development Of Laser Spectrometer Opens The Way For More Effective Carbon Trading, Drug Development And Carbon Dating02 July 2008
Insights Into 'Blinking' Phenomena Could Improve Biological Imaging02 July 2008
Disease-Detecting Lab In The Palm Of Your Hand02 July 2008
Thermo Fisher Scientific Has A PCR Plate To Suit All Major Thermal Cyclers02 July 2008
New High-Tech Imaging Center "TIGA" At The University Of Heidelberg / Robot "NanoZoomer" Shows High-Resolution Images Of Cells And Tissue02 July 2008
Tongue Powered Wheelchairs, Computers01 July 2008
FDA Finds Many Possibly Life-Threatening Medical Equipment Malfunctions Result From Software Problems01 July 2008
Lawmakers To Introduce Bill That Would Overturn Supreme Court Decision On Medical Device Liability01 July 2008

Medical Malpractice / Litigation News
Man Sentenced For Dealing In Counterfeit Medicines Worth At Least 1.8million Pounds04 July 2008
Double Jobbing Nurse Cautioned For Dishonesty, UK04 July 2008
California Files Lawsuit Against Hospital Chain Seeking End To 'Balance Billing' Practices03 July 2008
More Than 500 Backlogged Whistle-Blower Cases Allege Health Care, Drug Company Fraud03 July 2008
Nearly 1,300 Attend In-House Counsel Program And Annual Meeting Of The American Health Lawyers Association In San Francisco01 July 2008
Bavarian Nordic Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Oxford BioMedica01 July 2008

Medical Students / Training News
Australian Medical Students Association Hosts Largest Medical Student Conference In Southern Hemisphere07 July 2008
Pfizer To Eliminate Direct Financial Support For Continuing Medical Education Programs Offered By For-Profit Companies04 July 2008
Patients' Safety Not Compromised By Cut To Junior Doctors' Hours In UK02 July 2008
Australian Medical Association Welcomes Application Of Screening Exam For International Medical Graduates02 July 2008
Statement: GMC Welcomes Emphasis On Education And Training In Lord Darzi's Final Report Of The NHS Next Stage Review02 July 2008
OnExamination's UKCAT Practice Course Offers July Discount Online Course Helps Pupils Get Into Medical School, UK01 July 2008

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News
Long Term Care Leaders Praises Senator Baucus For Protecting Senior's Access To Therapy Services07 July 2008
AARP Solutions Forum Convenes Panel To Examine Medicaid Funding Of Long-Term Care05 July 2008
American Physical Therapy Association Applauds Sen Baucus For Standing Up Against Therapy Cap04 July 2008
CMS Proposes Quality Improvements And Other Changes For Hospital Outpatient And Ambulatory Surgical Center Services For 200904 July 2008
Medicare Adds Third Recognized Source To Help Determine Coverage For Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs04 July 2008
Wall Street Journal Letters To The Editor Address Recent Opinion Piece On Medicare Bill04 July 2008
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent Medicaid News In California, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada03 July 2008
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis Found Guilty Of Overcharging Alabama Medicaid Program, Must Pay State $114M03 July 2008
AHIP, American Medical Association Television Ads Intended To Influence Lawmakers On Medicare Legislation03 July 2008
On Medicare's Anniversary, Congress Still Has Work To Do - AARP Calls On Lawmakers To Pass Bill That Keeps Medicare Fair02 July 2008
Federal Judge Rejects Request For Injunction Against Medicare Competitive Bidding Program For Durable Medical Equipment02 July 2008
Democratic Lawmakers Call Bush Administration's Efforts To Temporarily Hold Medicare Physician Payment Rates At Current Levels 'Misleading'02 July 2008
CMS Rule Requires Hospice Providers To Track, Improve Quality Of Care Delivered02 July 2008
President Bush Signs War Funding Bill That Delays Medicaid Rules02 July 2008
CMS Proposes Payment, Policy Changes For Physicians' Services In 200901 July 2008
Hold Medicare Claims, AOA Washington Office Advises01 July 2008
CQ's Carey Discusses Medicare Physician Payment Cuts, Labor-HHS-Education Bill, Health Information Technology Legislation01 July 2008
Bush Administration To Temporarily Keep Medicare Physician Payment Rates At Current Levels After Congress Fails To Pass Legislation01 July 2008

Mental Health News
Personal Self-awareness Good For Mental Health, Says Friar Jamison - Royal College Of Psychiatrists Annual Meeting05 July 2008
Death Of Psychiatric Patient At New York Hospital Underscores Mental Health Care Crisis04 July 2008
Georgia To Offer More Community Living Alternatives For Individuals With Disabilities04 July 2008
North Carolina Mental Health Parity Law Takes Effect03 July 2008
Minister Moloney Confirms Disability Developments To Go Ahead, Ireland03 July 2008
NARSAD Appoints Lou Innamorato As Acting President02 July 2008
Statement On Death Of Mental Health Patient In Psychiatric Emergency Room Of Kings County Hospital02 July 2008
Study Examines Mental Health Coverage In State Health Care Initiatives02 July 2008
Royal College Of Psychiatrists Launches Three-Year Campaign To Tackle Inequalities In Mental Health, UK02 July 2008
Mind Comments On The Darzi Review, UK01 July 2008

MRI / PET / Ultrasound News
Visualizing Atomic-Scale Acoustic Waves In Nanostructures06 July 2008
New Study Finds Coronary Arterial Calcium Scans Help Detect Overall Death Risk In The Elderly03 July 2008
Western Infirmary Install S2000 Ultrasound System, The First In The UK03 July 2008
Resubmission Of New Drug Application For Vasovist - Providing Improved Imaging Of The Vascular System Through Magnetic Resonance Angiography Imaging02 July 2008
Newspapers Examine Issues Related To Use Of CT Heart Scans, Consulting Payments To Physicians01 July 2008

MRSA / Drug Resistance News
BD Announces CE Marking Of A New Molecular Test To Diagnose Patients With Clostridium Difficile Infections07 July 2008
New Antibiotic Beats Superbugs At Their Own Game05 July 2008
Risk Of Infection And Death Greater In Carriers Of MRSA03 July 2008
SinoFresh Announces "Next Step" In Program To Attack "Super-Bug" MRSA03 July 2008
British Society For Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Launch The First Evidence-based UK Guidelines To Tackle Hospital-acquired Pneumonia (HAP)02 July 2008
Taking Action Against Hospital Acquired Infection02 July 2008
MRSA Linked To Rising Number Of Severe Bone Infections, Health Complications In Children01 July 2008

Multiple Sclerosis News
ATL/TV1102, A Novel Drug For The Treatment Of Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Demonstrated Significant Reduction In Disease Activity04 July 2008
A Full Life Is Still Possible With Multiple Sclerosis04 July 2008
MS Drug Development Agreement Based On WEHI's Medicinal Chemistry03 July 2008
Best Treatment For MS May Depend On Disease Subtype02 July 2008
Personal Healthcare Budgets To Empower People With MS, UK01 July 2008

Neurology / Neuroscience News
Motor Neurone Disease Association Launches Pioneering Tool For Health Care Commissioners In Westminster, UK07 July 2008
FDA Grants Conditional Approval To Interventional Spine's PercuDyn™ System IDE Application03 July 2008
Oncolin Therapeutics Announces The Discovery Of A New More Effective Anti-Cancer Treatment In Experimental Brain Tumor Models03 July 2008
MIT Researchers Offer Tantalizing Evidence On How To Make People Smarter, Naturally03 July 2008
Intuition Can Be Explained03 July 2008
10,000 People In World-first Cerebral Palsy Study03 July 2008
Seizures In Newborns Can Be Detected With Small, Portable Brain Activity Monitors03 July 2008
News Tips From The Journal Of Neuroscience02 July 2008
Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Balanced Nutrition Saves Lives02 July 2008
After Brain Injury Resuscitation Technique May Do More Harm Than Good02 July 2008
Toys And Technology For Rehabilitation In Cerebral Palsy Patients01 July 2008

Nursing / Midwifery News
RNs Welcome Blue Ribbon Panel Call To Rebuild St. Luke's Hospital, California Nurses Association06 July 2008
Health Unions Win 10 Per Cent Increase On Mileage Allowances For UK Nurses04 July 2008
Labor Board Sets Trial On Charges Fremont-Rideout Violated Federal Law, California Nurses Association04 July 2008
NMC Responds To EU Directive On Cross Border Healthcare, UK04 July 2008
Education More Important Than Immigration To Solve Nursing Shortage, Research Shows03 July 2008