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Disease Risk Factor Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 26th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Disease Risk Factor Week | Other Publications

Addiction Medicine - Research conducted at Trinity College has provided new information about addiction medicine

Adenomatous Polyp - New adenomatous polyp research from University of Paris discussed

American Academy of Neurology - African-Americans may be at higher risk of stroke-causing brain lesions

American Association for Cancer Research - H. Pylori bacteria may help prevent some esophageal cancers

American College of Gastroenterology - Metabolic syndrome ups colorectal cancer risk

American College of Gastroenterology - Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease

American College of Gastroenterology - Women require less tobacco exposure than men to increase colon cancer risk

American College of Medical Genetics - Study looks at psychological impact of gene test for breast cancer

Angiotensins - Reports from Hokkaido Health Science University describe recent advances in angiotensins

Anxiety Disorders - Recent findings from National Institutes of Health highlight research in anxiety disorders

Apnea-hypopnea Syndrome - Data from Westmead Hospital provide new insights into apnea-hypopnea syndrome

Arthritis - Data from H.M. Kremers and colleagues advance knowledge in arthritis

Arthritis - Scientists at Tokyo Women's Medical University target arthritis

Atherosclerosis Therapy - Scientists at Baker Heart Research Institute detail research in atherosclerosis therapy

Birth Injury - University of New Mexico, Department of Pathology reports research in birth injury

Blood Coagulation Disorders - Research from Capital Medical University in the area of blood coagulation disorders published

Blood Pressure - Reports summarize blood pressure research from Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute

Bone Research - Study findings from University of Turin, Department of Internal Medicine broaden understanding of bone research

Breast Cancer - BOOMj, Inc. Joins Fight Against Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer - deCODE Launches deCODE BreastCancer(TM), a Genetic Test to Screen for Risk of the Most Common Forms of Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer - New Findings Spark 'What You Do Matters' Call to Action to Educate Women on Reducing Cancer Risks

Cancer - New Survey Results Reveal Need for More Education About Women's Cancers:

Cancer - Womansday.com Survey Asks How Much Do You Know About Your Cancer Risk?

Cancer Risk Factors - Researchers from Tianjin Medical University, Cancer Institute report recent findings in cancer risk factors

Cardiology - New cardiology study findings recently were reported by L. Spedicato and co-researchers

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports from Osaka University, Medical Department describe recent advances in cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports outline cardiovascular disease study findings from J.L. Zamorano and colleagues

Cardiovascular Disease - Touchstone Health Partners with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to Fight Cardiovascular Disease Among Seniors

Cardiovascular Risk - Reports from L.M. Baynouna et al highlight recent research in cardiovascular risk

Chronic Disease Risk Factors - Data on chronic disease risk factors discussed by H.V. Minh and colleagues

Chronic Disease Risk Factors - Reports outline chronic disease risk factors study results from T.N. Sugathan et al

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Research from L.Z. Rassenti and co-authors yields new data on chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Reports from Sakarya University highlight recent research in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clinical Infectious Diseases - Researchers from University Children's Hospital detail new studies and findings in the area of clinical infectious diseases

Community-Acquired - Research from C.I. Kang and co-researchers provides new data on community-acquired

Crohn Disease - Studies from J.C. Barrett and colleagues reveal new findings on Crohn disease

Cytomegalovirus - Findings from R. Sanjuan and co-researchers advance knowledge in cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus - Findings in cytomegalovirus reported from Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital

Dementia - Study findings on dementia are outlined in reports from J.C. Troncoso and colleagues

Diabetes Risk Prevention - Recent findings from Indiana University, Department of Medicine highlight research in diabetes risk prevention

Dialysis - Costs of Home Hemodialysis Offset by Better Health, Fewer Hospitalizations

Echinococcosis Epidemiology - Research from Shahid Beheshti University provide new insights into echinococcosis epidemiology

Endometrial Cancer - New research on endometrial cancer from J.V. Lacey and co-authors summarized

Endometrial Hyperplasia - Data on endometrial hyperplasia described by M. Epplein et al

Georgetown University Medical Center - Racial differences for brain bleeds suggest stroke risk greater than thought for blacks

Giant Cell Arteritis - New findings in giant cell arteritis described by J. Narvaez and co-researchers

Glaucoma - Study results from S.P. Motsko and colleagues update understanding of glaucoma

Headache and Migraine - Research from M.E. Bigal and co-authors in the area of headache and migraine published

Headache and Migraine Genetics - Research from Louisiana State University, University Health Science Center in the area of headache and migraine genetics described

Heart Attack - Findings from Medical University of Lodz, Department of Cardiology broaden understanding of heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Good Samaritan Hospital details research in heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - New heart bypass surgery study findings have been published by scientists at Groningen University

Heart Disease - Findings from Cornell University advance knowledge in heart disease

Heart Disease - Investigators at Medical University of South Carolina zero in on heart disease

Heart Disease - Polytechnic University reports research in heart disease

Heart Disease - Research conducted at Tokyo University has updated our knowledge about heart disease

Heart Disease - Research conducted at University of Delhi has provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Study findings on heart disease are outlined in reports from University of Montreal

Heart Disease Prevention - Scientists at Cleveland Clinic, Department of Cardiology discuss research in heart disease prevention

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Study data from Yokohama City University, Division of Cardiology provide new insights into heart disease risk factors

Heart Failure - Studies conducted at St. Mary's Hospital on heart failure recently published

Helicobacter pylori - New findings reported from U. Kiltz and co-authors describe advances in helicobacter pylori

Hepatitic B Vaccines - Findings from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide new insights into hepatitic b vaccines

Hepatitis - Study results from A.D. Yeoman and colleagues broaden understanding of hepatitis

Hepatitis C Virus - India's Hepatitis C Virus Drug Market Will Grow to More than $171 Million by 2012

Herbalife Ltd. - Clinical Study Shows Increased Protein Leads to Improvement in Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

Hernia - Researchers from University of Copenhagen publish findings in hernia

HIV/AIDS - Ambrilia Reports Positive Results for the Second Clinical Phase III Study of its Octreotide Prolonged-Release Formulation C2L

HIV/AIDS - Data from Catholic University advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Recent findings from M. Nyirenda and co-authors highlight research in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Reports outline HIV/AIDS study results from Lapeyronie University

HIV/AIDS - Studies from University of Toronto in the area of HIV/AIDS described

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines reported from M. Mahto and co-researchers

Human Papillomavirus - Scientists at University of Washington release new data on human papillomavirus

Hypertension - Research reports on hypertension from S.E. Kjeldsen and colleagues provide new insights

Hyperthyroidism - Studies from H. Erdamar et al provide new data on hyperthyroidism

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - New data from University of Cambridge illuminate research in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Immunization - Recent findings from University of Washington, Department of Medicine highlight research in immunization

Inflammation - New inflammation study findings have been reported by C.P. Georgiades and co-researchers

Insulin Resistance Risk Factors - Scientists at New York University, Department of Medicine describe research in insulin resistance risk factors

Insulin Resistance Risk Factors - Studies from Paris Descartes University, Faculty of Medicine in the area of insulin resistance risk factors published

Internal Medicine - Studies from K.L. Stone and colleagues provide new data on internal medicine

Iron Deficiency - Research reports on iron deficiency in children from University of Malaya, Department of Parasitology provide new insights

JAMA and Archives Journals - Using a fan during sleep associated with lower risk of SIDS

Janssen, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FDA Approves New Injection Site for RISPERDAL CONSTA for Schizophrenia Treatment

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health - Researchers identify genes associated with increased gout risk

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Scientists at University of Amsterdam describe research in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Lemierre's Syndrome Therapy - Studies from Naval Medical Center provide new data on lemierre's syndrome therapy

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

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

Life Sciences - Investigators at Karolinska Institut, Department of Clinical Neuroscience zero in on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from Emory University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from Northumbria University, Division of Psychology

Life Sciences - Recent studies from University of Murcia, Department of Physiology add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Recent studies from University of Pittsburgh add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by J.S. Benner et al

Life Sciences - Researchers from Loyola University Chicago, Department of Neurology discuss findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at National Taiwan University, Department of Pediatrics release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention broaden understanding of life sciences

Lung Cancer - Data on lung cancer described by researchers at National Institutes of Health

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Reports summarize lung cancer risk factors research from E. De Stefani and co-authors

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Research from J.S. Sung and colleagues provide new insights into lung cancer risk factors

Lymphocytic Leukemia - Research from University of Michigan in the area of lymphocytic leukemia described

Macular Degeneration - Data on macular degeneration described by J.S. Sunness et al

Macular Degeneration - New macular degeneration study findings recently were reported by B.A. Nguyenkhoa and co-researchers

Macular Degeneration - Scientists at University of Wisconsin target macular degeneration

McGill University Health Centre - C. difficile and antibiotics not necessarily linked

Medical Care Research - Studies from L.R.M. Hausmann and co-authors have provided new information about medical care research

Melanoma - Scientists at Royal Liverpool University describe research in melanoma

Menopause - Study data from Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine update understanding of menopause

Menopause Epidemiology - New menopause epidemiology research from University of Padova outlined

Monoclonal Antibodies - New monoclonal antibodies findings from R.C. Jeffery and co-researchers published

Multiple Sclerosis - Findings from D. Golan et al in multiple sclerosis reported

Myopathy Therapy - Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Department of Neurology publish new studies and findings in the area of myopathy therapy

Nasal Polyps - New Studies Highlight Benefits of Coblation-Assisted Procedures in Airway Fire Prevention and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Neuropathy - Researchers from University of Tokyo, Medical Department publish findings in neuropathy

NSAIDS - Consensus Document Outlines Practical Steps for Reducing Gastrointestinal Risks of Antiplatelet and NSAID Use

Obesity - New obesity research from William Beaumont Hospital outlined

Obesity - Researchers from KK Women's and Children's Hospital report on findings in obesity in children

Obesity and Diabetes - New findings in obesity and diabetes described by D.A. Caranti and co-researchers

Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Studies from University of Valencia, Institute of Health have provided new information about obesity and diabetes risk factors

Obesity Epidemiology - Study data from King Saud University, College of Medicine provide new insights into obesity epidemiology

Obstetrics - Research from Northwestern University has provided new information about obstetrics

Osteoporosis - Retrospective Analysis of Phase 3 Data Suggest Wyeths Investigational Compound Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens Comparable to Placebo on Incidence of Abnormal Mammograms Separate Retrospective Analysis of Phase 3 Data Offers Additional I

Osteoporosis - Unigene Initiates Phase I Clinical Study for Oral PTH

Ovarian Cancer - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Applauds Approval of Increased Funds to Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program

Pain Management - Cortex's AMPAKINE Compound, CX717, Achieves Primary Endpoints in Second Phase IIa Respiratory Depression Study in Germany

Pancreatitis - Research from M.E. Weeks and co-authors yields new data on pancreatitis

Parasitology - Research in the area of parasitology reported from Chungnam National University

Parkinson Disease Genetics - Research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital provides new data about Parkinson disease genetics

Personality Disorders - Studies from Parma University further understanding of personality disorders

Pharmacological - Research reports on pharmacological from J. Finsterer and colleagues provide new insights

Physiology - New physiology research reported from University of Ferrara

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Researchers from University of California detail findings in post-traumatic stress disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Risk Factors - Studies from St. Thomas' Hospital provide new data on post-traumatic stress disorders risk factors

Prostate Cancer - Research from Columbia University in the area of prostate cancer published

Prostate Cancer - Study results from National Institutes of Health provide new insights into prostate cancer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Studies from H.S. Cheong and co-researchers update current data on Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Public Health - Research reports from H.B. Johnston and co-authors provide new insights into public health

Pulmonary Disease - Study data from Columbia University, Medical Department update knowledge of pulmonary disease

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated - Quest Diagnostics to Release Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Risk Factors - New respiratory syncytial virus risk factors data have been reported by scientists at University of Otago

Restenosis - Data on restenosis discussed by researchers at JiaoTong University, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease

Safe Kids Worldwide - Safe Kids USA and FedEx Team Up to Focus on Children's Views of Road Safety Around the World

Saks Incorporated - Saks Incorporated Announces September Comparable Store Sales

Sebaceous Gland Disease Risk Factors - Research from Jinan University, Department of Dermatology in the area of sebaceous gland disease risk factors published

Skin Cancer - McCain Health Attack Ads Overlook Big Factor: Palin Has 40% of Taking Over During First Term

Snoring - Scientists at National University, Department of Pediatrics target snoring in children

Stem Cell Research - Study data from H. Hauser et al provide new insights into stem cell research

Sudden Infant Death - Using a Fan During Sleep May Reduce Infants' SIDS Risk, Kaiser Permanente Study Shows

SUPERVALU INC. - SUPERVALU Announces Sponsorship of American Heart Association's Go Red for Women

Takayasu Arteritis - Study data from M.E. Soto and co-authors update knowledge of takayasu arteritis

Thromboembolism - Study results from M.A. Rodger and colleagues broaden understanding of thromboembolism

Thromboembolism Risk Factors - New thromboembolism risk factors study results reported from Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh

Thrombosis - Study results from McGill University broaden understanding of thrombosis

Thrombosis Risk Factors - New findings from Erasmus Medical Center in the area of thrombosis risk factors described

Transplantation - Report summarizes transplantation study findings from Radboud University

Type 2 Diabetes - New findings from Massachusetts General Hospital describe advances in type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors - Studies from University College yield new information about type 2 diabetes risk factors

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Tamoxifen chemoprevention tied to early detection of breast cancer

VIVUS, Inc. - VIVUS Announces the Weight Loss Effects of Qnexa in Type 2 Diabetes



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