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Disease Risk Factor Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . September 21st, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Disease Risk Factor Week | Other Publications

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Studies from James Cook University provide new data on abdominal aortic aneurysm

Acute Hepatitis Epidemiology - Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases release new data on acute hepatitis epidemiology

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Risk Factors - Studies from Erasmus University, Department of Hematology have provided new data on acute myeloid leukemia risk factors

Addiction Medicine - Studies from K.S. Young and co-researchers in the area of addiction medicine published

Aggression - Investigators at University of New Mexico publish new data on aggression

Alzheimer Disease - New findings in Alzheimer disease described from University of Ulster

American Academy of Ophthalmology - Use of Electronic Health Records by Eye M.D.s; Two Studies Refine Risks and Predictors for Advanced Macular Degeneration

American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Study shows heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis

American Association for Cancer Research - Height linked to risk of prostate cancer development and progression

American Thoracic Society - Physical and sexual abuse linked to asthma in Puerto Rican kids

Angiology - Research conducted at University of Munich has provided new information about angiology

Angiology - Researchers from Chiba University describe findings in angiology

Anxiety Disorders - Data on anxiety disorders detailed by S.V. Argyropoulos and co-authors

Anxiety Disorders Risk Factors - Investigators at Columbia University, Department of Epidemiology have published new data on anxiety disorders risk factors

Asthma - Studies from Odense University have provided new information about asthma

Atherosclerosis - Scientists at University of Tubingen publish new data on atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Studies in the area of atherosclerosis reported from University of Colorado

Atherosclerosis Risk Factors - Studies from University Medical Center add new findings in the area of atherosclerosis risk factors

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - New attention deficit hyperactivity disorder study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of St. Andrews

Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation, plc - Elan and Biogen Idec Initiate First Clinical Trial of TYSABRI in Oncology

Biopharmaceuticals - Pall Corporation Acquires Molecular Diagnostics Manufacturer GeneSystems

Biotech Business - RNCOS Releases a New Report- Asia Pacific Biotechnology Market (2008-2012)

Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors - Research from University of Melbourne in the area of bipolar disorder risk factors described

Blood Pressure - Report summarizes blood pressure study findings from Peking Union Medical College, Medical College

Breast Cancer - New breast cancer data have been reported by researchers at New York University

Breast Cancer - Recent studies from Cornell University add new data to breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research on breast cancer published by D.C. Hammond et al

Cancer - New cancer study findings have been published by K. Yoshida and colleagues

Cancer - Research data from University of Pennsylvania update understanding of cancer

Carcinoma Risk Factors - New carcinoma risk factors study findings reported from Shandong University

Cardiometabolic Disease - CV Therapeutics Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial of CVT-3619, a Novel Potential Treatment for Cardiometabolic Diseases

Cardiovascular Disease - Findings from C.Y. Li et al in cardiovascular disease reported

Cardiovascular Disease - Research from T. Zachariadou and co-researchers yields new findings on cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Research from University of Queensland in cardiovascular disease provides new insights

Cardiovascular Disease - Volcano's VH(R) IVUS Technology Used in Imaging Study of GlaxoSmithKline's Novel Investigational Compound, Darapladib

Cardiovascular Risk - Data on cardiovascular risk published by N. Nishi and colleagues

Cardiovascular Risk - Reports from University of Delhi advance knowledge in cardiovascular risk

Carotid Artery - New carotid artery study findings recently were published by L. Saba and co-researchers

Carotid Artery Disease - New carotid artery disease research from University College described

Chest Pain - Study data from M. Jerlock and colleagues update understanding of chest pain

Chronic Heart Failure - Researchers from McMaster University report details of new studies and findings in the area of chronic heart failure

Clinical Practice - Reports from C.A. Dujovne and colleagues advance knowledge in clinical practice

Clinical Trial Research - Reports from F. El Fakiri et al highlight recent research in clinical trial research

Clostridium - Studies from C. Hardt and colleagues yield new information about clostridium

Colitis - Scientists at University Hospital describe research in colitis

Colon Cancer - Researchers at Aarhus University have published new data on colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Researchers from University of Bonn discuss findings in colon cancer

Colon Cancer Risk Factors - Chinese Academy of Sciences reports research in colon cancer risk factors

Cytomegalovirus - Researchers from Semmelweis University report details of new studies and findings in the area of cytomegalovirus

Dementia - Reports outline dementia research from Mayo Clinic

Dengue Fever - Reports from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital describe recent advances in dengue fever

Depression - New depression findings from University of Queensland described

Depression - New depression study findings have been reported from University of Heidelberg

Depression - New findings in depression described by J.M. Bolton and co-researchers

Depression - Studies from Nara Medical University in the area of depression published

Depression Risk Factors - New depression risk factors study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Oxford, Department of Experimental Psychology

Depression Risk Factors - Researchers from China Medical University, Department of Psychiatry provide details of new studies and findings in the area of depression risk factors

Depression Risk Factors - Studies from Tilburg University yield new data on depression risk factors

Diabetes - New findings reported from L.S. Ho and co-authors describe advances in diabetes

Diabetes - Recent studies by P. Dabir and co-authors add new data to diabetes findings

Diabetes - Scientists at College of Medicine describe research in diabetes

Diabetes - Scientists at University of London, Imperial College release new data on diabetes

Diabetes Animal Studies - New findings in diabetes animal studies described from Iran University, Department of Physiology

Diabetic Nephropathy - Study results from M.T. Xu and colleagues broaden understanding of diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic Retinopathy - Study results from K. Hietala and colleagues broaden understanding of diabetic retinopathy

Diarrhea - New findings reported from University of Texas describe advances in diarrhea

Drug Resistance - Studies from Georgia State University, Biology Department yield new information about drug resistance

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ - Study findings from M. Keskek et al broaden understanding of ductal carcinoma in situ

Endoscopy - Data on endoscopy reported by Y.H. Lyun and co-researchers

Enzyme Research - Researchers at Shanghai Jiaotong University, Department of Cardiology target enzyme research

Enzyme Research - Researchers from University of British Columbia provide details of new studies and findings in the area of enzyme research

European College of Neuropsychopharmacology - Risks and benefits of antipsychotics in children and adolescents

European Society of Cardiology - Impact of school-based programs

European Society of Cardiology - Issues on cholesterol: Diet, statins and genetics

European Society of Cardiology - Overcoming poor response to standard oral antiplatelet agents

European Society of Cardiology - Safety of antithrombotic treatment in acute coronary syndromes

Fatigue - Studies from National Taiwan University yield new information about fatigue

Fetal Growth Retardation Cell Biology - Reports summarize fetal growth retardation cell biology study results from Mount Sinai Hospital

Gallstone - Research on gallstone described by D. Choi and colleagues

Gene Therapy - American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Awards New Research Grants for Innovative Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Gene Therapy - New gene therapy study findings have been reported by scientists at RWTH Aachen University

Glaucoma - Research conducted at University of Miami has updated our knowledge about glaucoma

Gynecological Oncology - New gynecological oncology study results reported from Sichuan University

Health Geographics - Reports outline health geographics research from University of California, Medical Department

Health Policy - New health policy research from University of Sydney discussed

Heart Attack - Findings from University of Surrey provide new insights into heart attack

Heart Attack - TRANSCEND(TM) Trial Results Presented at European Society of Cardiology Congress and Published in the Lancet

Heart Attack Risk Factors - New findings from Karolinska Institut, Department of Public Health Sciences describe advances in heart attack risk factors

Heart Disease - Families Urged to Use Go Red Corazon Family Tree to Begin a Heart-Healthy Legacy

Heart Disease - Investigators at Kyushu University release new data on heart disease

Heart Disease - Reports outline heart disease study findings from University of California

Heart Disease - Reports outline heart disease study findings from Vanderbilt University, Medical Department

Heart Disease - Studies from Leiden University provide new data on heart disease

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Researchers at CNR Institute of Clinical Physiology have published new data on heart disease risk factors

Hematology - Research reports from University of Florence provide new insights into hematology

Hepatitis B Virus - New hepatitis B virus study results reported from Dumlupinar University, Medical Department

Hepatocellular Cancer - Findings from Thomas Jefferson University in hepatocellular cancer reported

Hepatocellular Cancer - Investigators at Brown University target hepatocellular cancer

Hepatocellular Cancer - Reports outline hepatocellular cancer study findings from Z. Shao and colleagues

Hepatocellular Cancer - Studies from T.M. Chen and colleagues provide new data on hepatocellular cancer

Hepatocellular Cancer - Study results from Catholic University in the area of hepatocellular cancer published

Hormones - Data on hormones reported by S.A.P. Chubb and co-researchers

Hyperglycemia - Research from Shiga University has provided new information about hyperglycemia

Hypertension - Research from Kyoto University reveals new findings on hypertension

Hypertension Risk Factors - Research conducted at University of Milan has provided new information about hypertension risk factors

Hyperthyroidism - Scientists at University of Amsterdam publish research in hyperthyroidism

Hypospadia - Investigators at Karolinska University zero in on hypospadia

ImClone Systems Incorporated - ImClone Submits Supplemental Biologics License Application for ERBITUX in First-Line Head and Neck Cancer

Immunization - Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety reviews data on safety of yellow fever vaccine and mitochondrial disorders and vaccination

Inflammation - Harvard University, Department of Medicine reports research in inflammation

Influenza - Study data from Shimane University, Department of Pediatrics update knowledge of influenza in children

Intermittent Claudication Risk Factors - Study results from Framingham Heart Study broaden understanding of intermittent claudication risk factors

Ischemia Risk Factors - Research findings from Medical University of Wroclaw update understanding of ischemia risk factors

Kidneys - Reports from Monash University describe recent advances in kidneys

Knee Osteoarthritis Risk Factors - Research results from College of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology update understanding of knee osteoarthritis risk factors

Knee Osteoarthritis Risk Factors - Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have published new data on knee osteoarthritis risk factors

Laryngeal Cancer - Research from Third Military Medical University, Department of Otolaryngology provides new data on laryngeal cancer

Life Sciences - Australian National University, Center for Mental Health Research reports research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Michigan in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - New life sciences in children research from Columbia University outlined

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at University of New South Wales, National Drug and Alcohol Research Center

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from King's College London described

Life Sciences - Research from University of California, Department of Psychology broadens understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Lausanne reveals new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at Tufts University, Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging target life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Adelaide, Basil Hetzel Institute report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Maastricht University, Faculty of Psychology further understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from University of Munster, Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine yield new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from University of Washington update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from University of the West of England, Department of Public Health provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings from Virginia Commonwealth University broaden understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Oxford, Department of Experimental Psychology update understanding of life sciences

Liver Cancer - Research from University of Ottawa reveals new findings on liver cancer

Liver Disease - New liver disease study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Calgary

Liver Disease - Studies from P. Mishra et al in the area of liver disease described

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - New lung cancer risk factors findings from State University of Campinas, Department of Internal Medicine published

Malaria - Research conducted at University of Sao Paulo has provided new information about malaria

Medical Research Methodology - Reports on medical research methodology findings from National Chiao Tung University provide new insights

Menopause - Studies from S. Stork et al further understanding of menopause

Molecular Teratology - Findings in molecular teratology reported from Erasmus University

Myeloid Leukemia Therapy - Studies from German Cancer Research Center add new findings in the area of myeloid leukemia therapy

Nationwide Children's Hospital - Study: Teen suicide spike was no fluke

Nausea - New nausea research from University of Texas outlined

Nephrology - Studies from K. Ishikura and colleagues provide new data on nephrology

Neurodegenerative Disease - Studies from University of Nottingham, Institute of Neuroscience further understanding of neurodegenerative disease

Neurology - Research from University of Kuopio in the area of neurology described

Neuropathy - Researchers from National Taiwan University discuss findings in neuropathy

Nevi and Melanomas - New nevi and melanomas study findings recently were published by C. Stefanaki and co-researchers

NorthPoint Domain, Inc. - NorthPoint Domain's Clinical Education Content Featured in Laptop Learning(TM) Intranet at VIVA(TM) 08 Symposium for Vascular Medicine

Obesity - New obesity data have been reported by scientists at University of Iowa

Obesity - Research data from M.N. Desai and colleagues update understanding of obesity

Obesity - Researchers at College of Medicine publish new data on obesity

Obesity - Studies from Okayama University have provided new information about obesity

Obesity - Study results from A.A. Motivala and colleagues in the area of obesity published

Obesity and Diabetes - Data from University of Pennsylvania advance knowledge in obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Tubingen

Obesity and Diabetes - Obese Patients Have Nearly Five Times Greater Risk of Hospitalization for Asthma, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports summarize obesity and diabetes research from Uludag University

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Risk Factors - Research findings from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science update understanding of obsessive-compulsive disorder risk factors

Obstetrics - Studies from University of Paris update current data on obstetrics

Otolaryngology - Recent studies from University of Antwerp add new data to otolaryngology

Ovarian Cancer - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and CSI: Miami Star Eva La Rue Launch Eva's Divas in Hollywood to Educate Women Nationwide About Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Research conducted at N.S. Kasprowicz and co-authors has provided new information about ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors - Study findings on ovarian cancer risk factors are outlined in reports from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Pathology

Pancreas - New pancreas study findings recently were reported by M. Kawai and co-researchers

Pancreatitis - New pancreatitis data have been reported by researchers at Ruhr University

Parkinson Disease - Researchers from National Taiwan University, Medical Department report details of new studies and findings in the area of Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease - Researchers from University of Cincinnati discuss findings in Parkinson disease

Parkinsonian Disorders - Study results from B. Brodacki et al provide new insights into parkinsonian disorders

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - New research on pelvic organ prolapse from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital summarized

Perinatology - Studies from University of Queensland provide new data on perinatology

Periodontal Disease - Research in the area of periodontal disease reported from University of North Carolina, Department of Periodontology

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Reports from University of Minnesota highlight recent research in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Pneumonia - Research from F.M. Abrahamian and co-authors in the area of pneumonia published

Podiatry - Data on podiatry discussed by S. Strobel and colleagues

Postpartum Depression Risk Factors - Research from University of Tokyo provides new data on postpartum depression risk factors

Proteinuria - Data on proteinuria discussed by M. Roland and colleagues

Proteinuria - Inexpensive Drug Improves Kidney Function in Diabetics

Public Health - Research from University of Sherbrooke provides new data on public health

Rectal Cancer - Findings from Leiden University provide new insights into rectal cancer

Renal Disease - Data on renal disease detailed by researchers at Nanjing Medical University

Resolution Health, Inc. - Resolution Health Engages Johns Hopkins Medicine for New Insights to Improve Quality and Cost Effectiveness of Health Care Delivered to Individuals

Rhinitis - Studies by E. Riu and co-authors describe new findings in rhinitis

Rift Valley Fever - Reports summarize rift valley fever study results from Case Western Reserve University

Saks Incorporated - Saks Incorporated Announces August Comparable Store Sales

Salk Institute - New master switch found in the brain that regulates appetite and reproduction

Schizophrenia - Reports from Medical College of Georgia highlight recent research in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia - Reports from School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry highlight recent research in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia - Researchers' work from Neuroscience Institute, Department of Psychiatry focuses on schizophrenia

Schizophrenia - Studies from Seoul National University, Medical Department describe new findings in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Genetics - New schizophrenia genetics research from Psychiatric Institute discussed

Schizophrenia Genetics - Scientists at Wayne State University detail research in schizophrenia genetics

Schizophrenia Genetics - Studies from University of Barcelona describe new findings in schizophrenia genetics

Schizophrenia Risk Factors - Investigators at University of Maryland, Research Center have published new data on schizophrenia risk factors

Silverchair Learning Systems - Silverchair Learning Systems Launches New and Updated Courses

Smoking - Reports summarize smoking study results from University of Auckland

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Studies from University of Tubingen further understanding of squamous cell carcinoma

Steatosis - Studies from Maastricht University further understanding of steatosis

Suicide - New findings from A. Haas and co-authors describe advances in suicide

Surgical Technologies - Scientists at Groningen University report research in surgical technologies

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - A New Potential Path to Curing Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Emerges through Gene Research Funded by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

Thromboembolism - Scientists at Medical University of Vienna target thromboembolism

Thromboembolism - Study results from D.E. Gerber and colleagues in the area of thromboembolism published

Thrombotic Microangiopathy - Research from M. Lequintrec and co-authors in the area of thrombotic microangiopathy published

Thyroidectomy - Research reports on thyroidectomy from J.J. Sancho and colleagues provide new insights

Type 2 Diabetes - Findings from Wake Forest University advance knowledge in type 2 diabetes

University of Leicester - Sex hormones link to heart risk

University of Michigan Health System - Mom's mood, baby's sleep: what's the connection?

Vomiting - Data on vomiting described by K.A. Candiotti et al

Vomiting - Data on vomiting detailed by A.L. Kovac and co-authors

Vomiting - New vomiting study findings have been published by scientists at University of Texas

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Too much calcium in blood may increase risk of fatal prostate cancer

Weber Shandwick Worldwide - African-Americans twice as likely as Caucasians to die following a liver operation

West Virginia University Health Sciences Center - Immigrants From India, Pakistan Face U.S. Prostate, Breast Cancer Risks

Whiplash Injury - Research conducted at University of Zaragoza, Aragon Institute of Engineering Research has provided new information about whiplash injury

Wiley-Blackwell - Hurricane Katrina increased mental and physical health problems in New Orleans by up to 3 times



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