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Disease Risk Factor Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 28th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Disease Risk Factor Week | Other Publications

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Researchers from University of Michigan, Department of Pediatrics detail findings in acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Aging - Studies conducted at Johns Hopkins University on aging recently published

Alcohol and Alcoholism - Studies from H. Stahlbrandt and colleagues provide new data on alcohol and alcoholism

American Society of Nephrology - High phosphorus linked to coronary calcification in chronic kidney disease

American Thoracic Society - Double threat: Deadly lung disease also linked to heart attacks

Angioplasty - Reports outline angioplasty research from A.R. Cotroneo and colleagues

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation To Provide $200,000 to 'House Calls,' 'The Weigh Inn' Program

Anxiety Disorders - Findings from University of Illinois provide new insights into anxiety disorders

Asthma - Research conducted at Y. Iino and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about asthma

Asthma - Study data from H.Y. Wang et al provide new insights into asthma

Atherosclerosis - Studies from Tor Vergata University yield new data on atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis Prevention - Studies conducted at University Hospital on atherosclerosis prevention recently published

Atherosclerosis Risk Factors - New atherosclerosis risk factors study findings have been reported from Kyushu University, Department of Clinical Pharmacology

Atrial Fibrillation - Researchers from Erasmus University detail new studies and findings in the area of atrial fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors - Studies from University of Palermo have provided new information about atrial fibrillation risk factors

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. - Atwood Announces Date of Record for Shareholders to Vote at Annual Meeting

Autoimmune Disease - Studies from M.I. Christodoulou and co-authors have provided new information about autoimmune disease

Bacteremia Risk Factors - Research on bacteremia risk factors described by scientists at University of Guanajuato

Bariatrics - New findings in bariatrics described from University of Pittsburgh, Cardiovascular Institute

Birth Weight - Data on birth weight detailed by researchers at Medical University of Vienna

Birth Weight - Researchers at Children's Hospital, Division of Neonatology publish new data on birth weight

Blood Pressure - Study results from A. Grandvuillemin and colleagues in the area of blood pressure published

Breast Cancer - Findings from Mersin University broaden understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Research from R. Gutt et al broadens understanding of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Studies from E. Anderson et al have provided new data on breast cancer

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, Division of Surgical Oncology target breast cancer risk factors

Cancer - New findings from P. Hasselblatt and co-authors in the area of cancer published

Cancer - New findings in cancer described from University of South Australia

Cancer Epidemiology - Study results from University of Texas update understanding of cancer epidemiology

Cardiology - Researchers at Fourth Military Medical University, Department of Toxicology target cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease - Research from McMaster University provides new data about cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Researchers at Harvard University, Department of Environmental Health release new data on cardiovascular disease risk factors

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Researchers at INSERM publish new data on cardiovascular disease risk factors

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Studies from Jichi Medical University further understanding of cardiovascular disease risk factors

Coeliac Disease Risk Factors - New coeliac disease risk factors data have been reported by researchers at University of Chester

Colon Cancer - Scientists at Chang-Gung University, Medical Department discuss research in colon cancer

Community-Acquired Risk Factors - Research from D. Che and colleagues provide new insights into community-acquired risk factors

Congenital Heart Defects - Data on congenital heart defects published by L.L. Jelliffepawlowski and colleagues

Cutaneous Melanoma Risk Factors - New findings from University of Modena describe advances in cutaneous melanoma risk factors

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Studies from C.B. Coulam et al in the area of deep vein thrombosis described

Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk Factors - Study data from A.C. Seidel and colleagues update understanding of deep vein thrombosis risk factors

Delayed Graft Function - New delayed graft function study findings recently were reported by M. Matignon and co-researchers

Dementia - Study data from University of Western Australia update understanding of dementia

Depression Genetics - Research findings from King's College London update understanding of depression genetics

Depression Risk Factors - Research from Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim provides new data on depression risk factors

Diabetes - New diabetes study findings reported from G.P. Leese and co-authors

Diabetes - Studies from Chinese University of Hong Kong have provided new data on diabetes

Dr. Jeffrey Kronson - Don't Cut! Why Men & Women Can Postpone Face Lifts With Non-Invasive Beauty Enhancement. Dr. Jeffrey Kronson, M.D., is a Surgeon on a Mission to Limit the 'Knife' and Save Money!

Drug Abuse - New drug abuse study findings recently were published by researchers at La Sapienza University

Drug Resistance - Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University publish findings in drug resistance

Dyslipidemias - Research on dyslipidemias detailed by scientists at National Taiwan University

Enzyme Research - Research from Queen's University, Department of Biochemistry in the area of enzyme research published

Epidemiology - Research data from D.A. Savitz and colleagues update understanding of epidemiology

Gallstone - Reports from Ohio State University advance knowledge in gallstone

Glaucoma - EyeCare America Urges Hispanics to Make a Healthy New Year's Resolution for Their Eyes

Glaucoma - New glaucoma research reported from S. Skalicky and co-authors

Golin/Harris International - Experts propose minimum standards of care for epilepsy

Heart Attack - Res-Q Gains Rights To Market Orosine - a Breakthrough, Patented, Natural Heart Supplement That Cardiologists Are Calling the 'Ultimate Cardio Protection' Against Heart Attacks, Strok

Heart Attack Risk Factors - Data from Catholic University advance knowledge in heart attack risk factors

Heart Disease - Findings from Duke University, Duke Clinical Research Institute broaden understanding of heart disease

Heart Disease - New heart disease research from L. Stafford and colleagues discussed

Heart Disease - Reports outline heart disease research from A.A. Amin and colleagues

Heart Disease - Research from University of Foggia in heart disease provides new insights

Heart Disease - Studies from M. Kivimaki et al have provided new data on heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from Oregon Health & Science University yield new data on heart disease

Heart Disease Genetics - Findings from Athens University provide new insights into heart disease genetics

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Findings from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences advance knowledge in heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Investigators at University of Utah, Department of Psychology release new data on heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at University of Tsukuba, Institute of Community Medicine describe research in heart disease risk factors

Heart Failure - Study findings from University of Alberta broaden understanding of heart failure

Hematology - Three Studies Presented at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting Showed Response to Treatment with Campath(R) in Patients with High-Risk CLL

Hepatitis B Virus Risk Factors - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Epidemiology report details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis B virus risk factors

Hepatocellular Cancer Risk Factors - Findings from Chang-Gung University, Department of Internal Medicine in hepatocellular cancer risk factors reported

HIV/AIDS - Studies from Children's Hospital in the area of HIV/AIDS in children described

HIV/AIDS - Studies from R. Palacios and co-authors have provided new information about HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS co-infection research from N. Pomara and co-authors

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Prevention - Study findings from Vanderbilt University, Institute for Global Health provide new insights into HIV/AIDS co-infection prevention

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Risk Factors - Research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides new data about HIV/AIDS co-infection risk factors

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Study data from Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute, Department of Medicine provide new insights into HIV/AIDS risk factors

Hypertension - University of the Witwatersrand reports research in hypertension

Hypertension Genetics - Study data from Johns Hopkins University, McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine provide new insights into hypertension genetics

Hypertension Risk Factors - Malmo University, Department of Clinical Sciences describes research in hypertension risk factors

Impotence Research - Reports from Y. Naya and colleagues advance knowledge in impotence research

Insulin Resistance - Studies from University of Padua add new findings in the area of insulin resistance

JAMA and Archives Journals - Mediterranean diet plus nuts may be helpful in managing metabolic syndrome

JAMA and Archives Journals - Neither vitamin C or E associated with reduced risk of prostate cancer, or other cancers

Kidney Disease - New kidney disease study results from L.C. Plantinga et al described

Kidney Disease - New research on kidney disease from University of Kentucky summarized

Kidney Function - Researchers at Mayo Clinic release new data on kidney function

Life Sciences - Findings from Islamic Azad University provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Findings in life sciences reported from Karolinska Institut

Life Sciences - New findings reported from F. Guebre-Egziabher and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by A.F. Shorr and colleagues

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by scientists at American University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by E.E. Mcgrath and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Research findings from Johns Hopkins University update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from Aristotle University has provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Reading in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research from Wesleyan University, Department of Psychology in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Research results from Wayne State University update understanding of life sciences

Lung Cancer - Investigators at University of California zero in on lung cancer

Lymphoma Risk Factors - New lymphoma risk factors study findings have been reported from National Institutes of Health

Massachusetts General Hospital - Hormone therapy for prostate cancer does not appear to increase cardiac deaths

Massachusetts General Hospital - Study associates 11 new gene sites with cholesterol, triglyceride levels

Multiple Sclerosis - Researchers at University of Oxford target multiple sclerosis

Myeloma - Researchers from Mayo Clinic detail new studies and findings in the area of myeloma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk Factors - New non-hodgkin lymphoma risk factors study findings have been published by scientists at University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Obesity - Major deCODE-led Study Underscores Role of the Brain in Obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - Arena Pharmaceuticals Announces Lorcaserin Phase 2b Clinical Trial Results Published in Obesity

Obesity and Diabetes - Data from St. Louis University, Department of Internal Medicine provide new insights into obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes data have been reported by J. Wang and co-authors

Obesity and Diabetes - Overweight Siblings of Children With Type 2 Diabetes Likely to Have Abnormal Blood Sugar Levels

Obesity and Diabetes - Recent findings in obesity and diabetes described by C.B. Giorda and colleagues

Obesity and Diabetes - Study findings from S.H. Song et al broaden understanding of obesity and diabetes

Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Research from University of Maryland, Medical Department provides new data on ocular pharmacology and therapeutics

Ophthalmology - New ophthalmology study results reported from National University

Ophthalmology - Research on ophthalmology reported by M.S. Kim et al

Ophthalmology - Research reports on ophthalmology from S. Das and colleagues provide new insights

Oral Cancer - Study data from M. Williams and colleagues update understanding of oral cancer

Osteoporosis - Major New Resource for Bone and Mineral Disorders Released

Osteoporosis - New osteoporosis data have been reported by scientists at University of Parma

Otology and Neurotology - Studies from University of Bern describe new findings in otology and neurotology

Pathology - Studies from Oregon Research Institute add new findings in the area of pathology in adolescents

Pediatrics - Babies Born Just a Few Weeks Too Soon at Greater Risk of Cerebral Palsy and Other Developmental Delays

Pneumonia - Reports outline pneumonia research from T.F. Murphy and colleagues

Preventive Medicine - Research on preventive medicine published by scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Program on Life Sciences, Ethics and Policy,McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health - Biomarkers in blood could aid diagnosis of crippling, often fatal forms of malaria

Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer data have been reported by researchers at University Medical Center, Department of Pathology

Prostate Cancer - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh publish findings in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors - Study results from Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center update understanding of prostate cancer risk factors

Public Health - Studies from B. Neugaard and co-researchers in the area of public health published

Rectal Cancer - Recent findings in rectal cancer described by D.W. Dietz and colleagues

Schizophrenia - Recent findings in pancreatic cancer described by researchers from National Institutes of Health

Sickle Cell Anemia - Studies Examine Quality of Care for Hospitalized Sickle Cell Disease Patients and Effective Methods for Detecting Risk of Stroke in Children With This Disorder

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Research from Sichuan University yields new data on squamous cell carcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Research from V.D. Vazquez et al broadens understanding of squamous cell carcinoma

Suicidal Behavior Risk Factors - New suicidal behavior risk factors study results reported from Tel-Aviv University

Thrombasthenia - Research on thrombasthenia detailed by L. Porcelijn and co-authors

Thrombosis - Eisai Inc. and the North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF)* Introduce the DVTeamCare(TM) Hospital Award and Call for Nominations

Thrombosis - Research by J.M. Caplan and colleagues in thrombosis provides new insights

Thyroid Cancer - Studies conducted at V.K. Ivanov et al on thyroid cancer recently published

Type 2 Diabetes - deCODE to Integrate New Genetic Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes Into Its deCODEme(TM) Personal Genome Scan Service

Type 2 Diabetes - Reports outline type 2 diabetes study findings from University of Basel

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention - Research on type 2 diabetes prevention discussed by scientists at Kurume University

University of Cambridge - Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease linked

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - U of I study: Fructose metabolism more complicated than was thought

University of Michigan - Estrogen therapy could be dangerous for women with existing heart risk

Urology - New urology study findings reported from W. Albrecht and co-authors

Vascular Disease - Findings from G. Jackson and co-authors provide new insights into vascular disease

Vascular Disease - Researchers from University of Maryland report on findings in vascular disease

Vomiting - Studies from T. Eryilmaz and co-researchers yield new data on vomiting



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