Health Risk Factor Week

Arrays - Nasal Vaccine for Smallpox Confers High Levels of Immunity Without Safety Risks

Autism - Citi-Mobile Teams Up With National Autism Association to Raise Autism Awareness

Bacterial Infections Epidemiology - Research on bacterial infections epidemiology published by scientists at Saitama Medical University, Department of Public Health

BARD Advertising - BARD Advertising's 5-Steps to Achieving Your Greatest Potential

Biochemistry - Research results from S.H. Newman and co-authors update knowledge of biochemistry

Bird Flu Ecology - Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of Biology reports research in bird flu ecology

Borne Disease Epidemiology - Studies from Fujita Health University describe new findings in borne disease epidemiology

Central Nervous System Infection - New central nervous system infection in children findings from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research published

Congestive Heart Failure - 'Hidden Epidemic' of Congestive Heart Failure Driving Hospitalization, Costs

Dengue Fever - New findings reported from R.M.R. Nogueira and co-authors describe advances in dengue fever

Drugs - Investigators at University Federal of Minas Gerais have published new data on drugs

Encephalitis Vaccines - Scientists at China Medical University detail research in encephalitis vaccines

Epidemiology - Findings from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Epidemiology provide new insights into epidemiology

Epidemiology - Studies in the area of epidemiology reported from E.D. Brabazon and co-researchers

Escherichia Coli Epidemiology - Studies from F. Kawamori and co-researchers yield new data on Escherichia coli epidemiology

Eye Disease - 'Fluorescent' cells give early warning for eye disease

Flu Vaccines - New findings in flu vaccines described by H. Jin and co-researchers

Fusion Proteins - Study findings from X.L. Hou et al provide new insights into fusion proteins

Hantavirus - Data on hantavirus reported by A. Markotic and co-researchers

Heart Failure Therapy - Data on heart failure therapy reported by researchers at Columbia University

Hepatitis B Virus - Dong-A PharmTech Co., Ltd. Announces Portal Hypertension Clinical Trial With Udenafil

Hepatitis C Virus Epidemiology - Study findings from University Autonoma of Barcelona, Department of Medicine provide new insights into hepatitis C virus epidemiology

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS research has been reported by C.A. Brennan et al

HIV/AIDS - Test for Life Campaign Screens Record Number of DC Residents for HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - New HIV/AIDS epidemiology study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Aberdeen

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Studies from General Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases update current data on HIV/AIDS therapy

Inflammation - Recent findings from K. Hanevik and co-authors highlight research in inflammation

Influenza - New influenza research has been reported by scientists at University of Ottawa

Influenza Epidemiology - Scientists at Health Protection Agency Center for Infections discuss research in influenza epidemiology

Legionnaire Disease - New legionnaire disease research from M. Rudbeck and co-researchers described

Legionnaire Disease Epidemiology - Reports summarize legionnaire disease epidemiology study results from J.M. Hyland and co-researchers

Leishmaniasis - Research from Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Division of Immunology provides new data on leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis - Studies from S. Mazumder and co-authors have provided new information about leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis Genetics - Reports summarize leishmaniasis genetics study results from Safdarjung Hospital

Life Sciences - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from F. Staikowsky and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences described by scientists at Shiga University, Department of Health Science

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by scientists at Saitama Medical University, Department of Public Health

Life Sciences - Research reports on life sciences from University of London provide new insights

Life Sciences - Researchers from Dalhousie University, Department of Pediatrics publish new studies and findings in the area of pediatric in children

Life Sciences - Researchers from Wageningen University report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers' work from Kyoto University focuses on life sciences

Lymphoma - Researchers from University of Berlin describe findings in lymphoma

Meningitis - Research findings from M.B.J. Beadsworth et al update understanding of meningitis

Microfluids - Microfluidic Systems Announces Agreements With Applied Biosystems and United Technologies' Hamilton Sundstrand Division for Production of Bioagent Autonomous Networked Detector System

Mumps - New mumps findings from P. Somboonthum and co-authors described

Obesity - Research from Georgia State University in obesity provides new insights

Obesity - Scientists at University of Pennsylvania report research in obesity

Obesity Genetics - New data from Vanderbilt University illuminate research in obesity genetics

Public Health - Scientists at National Taiwan University, Institute of Epidemiology detail research in public health

Smallpox - Reports from Molsoft LLC add new data to research in smallpox

Vibrio - Research from B. Das and co-researchers in the area of vibrio described

Yellow Fever - Sanofi Pasteur Mounts Emergency Response to Yellow Fever Epidemic in Latin America

Acne Vulgaris - Jan Marini Skin Research Introduces Age Intervention(R) Transitions - a New Frontier in Skin Care

Acute Cholangitis Prevention - Recent findings in acute cholangitis prevention described by researchers from State Medical Academy, Department of Surgery

Acute Hepatitis - Study results from National Institute for Public Health and the Environment provide new insights into acute hepatitis in children

Acute Hepatitis Risk Factors - New acute hepatitis risk factors study findings have been reported by E. Martínez-Bauer and co-researchers

Aggression - Studies from Portland State University provide new data on aggression

Aggression Therapy - Reports outline aggression therapy research from N.H. Tenneij and colleagues

Aging - Health Clubs Open Doors Free for 5th Annual Get Active America! Month and Become Gateway to Healthy Living

Alcoholism - Attention! The increased oxidative stress in decompensated cirrhotic patients

Alcoholism Prevention - Data on alcoholism prevention discussed by H. Riper and colleagues

Alzheimer Disease - Intravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Alzheimer Disease Prevention - Report summarizes Alzheimer disease prevention study findings from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry

Angiology - New angiology findings from Barrow Neurological Institute described

Angiology - Recent findings in angiology described by H.J. Smolen and colleagues

Antenatal Care - Premature births linked to physical abuse

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Member Health Index Named BlueWorks(R) Award Winner

Anthropology - New anthropology research from B. Maldini and colleagues discussed

Anthropology - Report summarizes anthropology study findings from I. Leksan and co-researchers

Anthropology - Scientists at University of Zagreb, Medical Department discuss research in anthropology

Anxiety Disorders - Scientists at Griffith University, Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention release new data on anxiety disorders

Anxiety Disorders - Study results from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychology broaden understanding of anxiety disorders in children

Anxiety Disorders Prevention - Researchers at University of Western Australia release new data on anxiety disorders prevention

Apoptosis - Research on apoptosis described by scientists at University of Hong Kong

Arrhythmia Risk Factors - Data from London Health Sciences Center provide new insights into arrhythmia risk factors

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology - APIC Selected as Faculty in Blue Shield of California Foundation Initiative to Fight Healthcare-Associated Infections

Asthma - Reports from University of Leeds, Center for Epidemiology and Biostatistics describe recent advances in asthma in children

Atherosclerosis Risk Factors - Research from University of Perugia provide new insights into atherosclerosis risk factors

Atrial Fibrillation - Reports from University of Copenhagen, Danish National Research Foundation describe recent advances in atrial fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors - Studies conducted at Center for Health Quality on atrial fibrillation risk factors recently published

Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors - Studies in the area of atrial fibrillation risk factors reported from Columbia University

Autism - Autism's origins: Mother's antibody production may affect fetal brain

Autism - Medical University of South Carolina describes research in autism in children

Autism - Prenatal exposure to maternal antibodies linked to autistic behaviors in offspring

Behavior - Blue Cross of California Honored with Two BlueWorks(R) Awards

Behavior - Investigators at University of North Carolina, Department of Psychology have published new data on behavior

Bipolar Disorder Prevention - New bipolar disorder prevention research has been reported by scientists at University of York

Bird Flu - Research from Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides new data about bird flu

Bladder Cancer - Extract of broccoli sprouts may protect against bladder cancer

Blue Shield of California Foundation - Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards $13.1 Million to Improve Patient Safety and Access to Health Care Across California

Bone Research - Findings in bone research reported from Graduate School, Department of Research

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer subtypes linked to survival from secondary brain tumors

Breast Cancer - Novartis and Sony Pictures Television International's Latin American Advertising Sales Group Launch Partnership to Create Multi-Media Platform for Breast Cancer Awareness, Detection, and Treatment in Latin America

Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Report summarizes breast cancer epidemiology study findings from University of Texas, Center for Health Promotion

Breast Cancer Prevention - Research on breast cancer prevention reported by scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - Study findings from National Taiwan University, College of Medicine broaden understanding of bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Bullying - University of Denver bullying victimization study

Cancer - $30.3 Million Jury Verdict Believed to Be New Jersey's Largest Mesothelioma Award; Family Members' 'Take Home' Asbestos Fibers and 50-Year- Old Victim's Own Colle

Cancer - CMC, Moffitt Partner to Study Cancer

Cancer - Geriatric Oncology Consortium (GOC) Announces Tampa Bay Road Rally to Raise Awareness for the Treatment of Seniors With Cancer

Cancer - Reports from A. Rossini et al highlight recent research in cancer

Cancer - Scientists at University of Valencia, Department of Physiology report research in cancer

Cancer - Studies by J.R. Jass and co-authors describe new findings in cancer

Cancer - Studies from University of New Mexico, Medical Department describe new findings in cancer

Cancer Epidemiology - Studies from T.K. Grimsrud et al further understanding of cancer epidemiology

Cancer Prevention - New findings from University of Arizona, Arizona Cancer Center in the area of cancer prevention described

Cancer Prevention - Research from Queen's University broadens understanding of cancer prevention

Cancer Prevention - Studies from National Human Genome Research Institute provide new data on cancer prevention

Cancer Risk Factors - Researchers at University of Bologna, Department of Pharmacology publish new data on cancer risk factors

Cancer Risk Factors - Scientists at National University of Singapore detail research in cancer risk factors

Cancer Risk Factors - Studies from University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in the area of cancer risk factors described

Cancer Vaccines - Other highlights in the Feb. 26 JNCI

Cardiology - Investigators at University Medical Center, Department of Cardiology zero in on cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease - Moderate level of aerobic fitness may lower stroke risk

Cardiovascular Disease - Researchers at University of Colorado target cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Studies from University of Catanzaro Magna Graecia in the area of cardiovascular disease described

Cardiovascular Disease - The human and economic cost of heart disease in Europe

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Findings from EMGO Institute advance knowledge in cardiovascular disease prevention

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Studies from United BioSource Corporation have provided new information about cardiovascular disease prevention

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Study findings from University of Florence provide new insights into cardiovascular disease risk factors

Cardiovascular Risk - Uppsala University details research in cardiovascular risk

Caroli Disease Prevention - New data from F. Ulrich et al illuminate research in caroli disease prevention

Cerebral Palsy - Investigators at University of Lund have published new data on cerebral palsy

Cerebral Palsy - Scientists at Michigan State University, Department of Epidemiology target cerebral palsy in children

Cerebral Palsy Quality of Care - Wake Forest University, Department of Pediatrics reports research in cerebral palsy quality of care

Cervical Cancer - Research from M. Safaeian et al broadens understanding of cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer Prevention - Fudan University details research in cervical cancer prevention

Cervical Cancer Therapy - Studies from Columbia University, Department of Epidemiology have provided new information about cervical cancer therapy

Chagas Disease Epidemiology - New Chagas disease epidemiology research from H.M. Aguilar et al outlined

Cholangio Cancer Epidemiology - Reports from Massachusetts General Hospital add new data to research in cholangio cancer epidemiology

Chorioamnionitis Risk Factors - Research findings from Children's Hospital update understanding of chorioamnionitis risk factors

Chronic Bronchitis - Genetic factors in smoking also increase risk of chronic bronchitis

Chronic Disease Prevention - Reports summarize chronic disease prevention research from Vestfold University College, Center for Health Promotion

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Therapy - New chronic lymphocytic leukemia therapy data have been reported by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University, Massey Cancer Center

Clinical Trial Research - Investigators at University of Rochester target clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Researchers from University of York, Department of Health Sciences detail new studies and findings in the area of clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Scientists at Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine discuss research in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Study results from Istanbul University in the area of clinical trial research published

Coagulation - Scripps scientists studying sepsis in mice find potential drug targets for deadly disease

Cognition - Scientists at Newcastle University, Institute for Ageing and Health target cognition

Colon Cancer - Reports summarize colon cancer study results from University of Insubria

Colon Cancer Animal Studies - Reports outline colon cancer animal studies research from University of Oklahoma, Health Science Center

Colon Cancer Prevention - Studies from A. de Moreno de LeBlanc et al further understanding of colon cancer prevention

Colorectal - Research from F. Rovera and colleagues has provided new data on colorectal

Coma Prevention - New findings reported from J.L. Alió and co-authors describe advances in coma prevention

Congenital Heart Defects Risk Factors - Scientists at University of Nijmegen, Children's Heart Center release new data on congenital heart defects risk factors

Cytokines - Research results from University of Salzburg, Department of Molecular Biology update knowledge of cytokines

Cytokines - Research results from W. Dhertog and co-authors update knowledge of cytokines

Cytomegalovirus - Scientists at Lund University discuss research in cytomegalovirus

Dementia - Researchers from University of California, Medical Department describe findings in dementia

Dementia Genetics - Research from Georg-August University, Department of Neurology has provided new data on dementia genetics

Dementia Prevention - Data from Cardinal Tien Hospital, Department of Nursing advance knowledge in dementia prevention

Dementia Prevention - Research in the area of dementia prevention reported from Northwestern University

Depression Prevention - Research results from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute update understanding of depression prevention

Depression Prevention - Scientists at University of Tennessee, Department of Psychology describe research in depression prevention

Depression Quality of Care - Study results from University Nancy 2 provide new insights into depression quality of care

Depression Risk Factors - Reports outline depression risk factors research from Tilburg University

Depression Risk Factors - Research from St. Mary's Hospital, Department of Psychiatry provide new insights into depression risk factors

Diabetes - Researchers from United Arab Emirates University report on findings in diabetes

Diabetes - Study findings on diabetes are outlined in reports from C. Oberlinner and colleagues

Diabetes Management - Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute, LLC Launches New Center to Provide State-of-the-Art Education, Training to Health Professionals

Diabetes Risk Factors - Study data from L.M. Neufeld et al provide new insights into diabetes risk factors

DNA Vaccines - Scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report research in DNA vaccines

Down Syndrome Prevention - Research on Down syndrome prevention detailed by scientists at University of Michigan

Drug Delivery - Investigators at College of Medicine, Department of Surgery have published new data on drug delivery

Drug Development - Studies from Bayer HealthCare further understanding of drug development

Drug Resistance - Bacteria Beware: MIT Student Invents Knock-out Punch for Antibiotic Resistance

Drug Resistance - Research on drug resistance described by scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emphysema Risk Factors - Reports summarize emphysema risk factors research from University of Groningen, Department of Pulmonary Diseases

Endometrial Cancer - Studies from D. Espindola and colleagues provide new data on endometrial cancer

Endophthalmitis Risk Factors - Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology describe findings in endophthalmitis risk factors

Endoscopy - New endoscopy study findings have been reported by researchers at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Enterocolitis - Investigators at University of Southern California, Department of Surgery zero in on enterocolitis

EpiCept Corporation - EpiCept Announces Non-Binding Opinion by European Regulatory Authority on Ceplene Marketing Application

Epidemiology - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports research in epidemiology

Epidemiology - Research from National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute provide new insights into epidemiology

Epidemiology - Scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report research in epidemiology

Epidemiology - Study data from Pan American Health Organization update knowledge of epidemiology

Epidemiology - Study findings from National Institute of Infectious Disease broaden understanding of epidemiology

Family Planning - Study results from University of California update understanding of family planning

Fatigue Epidemiology - Findings from Cleveland Clinic, Department of Biomedical Engineering broaden understanding of fatigue epidemiology

Fibroids - Repros' IND for the Commencement of Phase III Studies of Proellex(R) in the Treatment of Anemia Associated with Uterine Fibroids is Now Effective

Fibromyalgia Prevention - Investigators at National Institute of Cardiology zero in on fibromyalgia prevention

Flu Vaccines - Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition Applauds Expanded Influenza Vaccine Recommendation for Children

Flu Vaccines - Families Rejoice in CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Vote for Universal Childhood Influenza Vaccination

Flu Vaccines - Influenza Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Personnel Remain Well Below National Goal

Flu Vaccines - MedImmune Prepared to Support Implementation of Expanded ACIP Recommendations for Influenza Vaccinations

Foamy Virus - Researchers from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detail findings in foamy virus

Gallstones - Reports from University of Leipzig, Department of Medicine III highlight recent research in gallstones

Gastric Cancer Immunology - Data on gastric cancer immunology discussed by researchers at National Institute of Public Health

Gastroenteritis - Data on gastroenteritis detailed by C.X. Fu and co-authors

Gastroenterology Prevention - Data on gastroenterology prevention published by researchers at Mayo Clinic

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Prevention - Investigators at School of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology publish new data on gastrointestinal bleeding prevention

Gender Studies - Researchers from Research Center detail findings in gender studies

Genetics & Genomics - Genetic mutation found in peripheral artery disease

Genetics & Genomics - Study data from V.M. Kovalenko et al provide new insights into genetics & genomics

Genital Herpesvirus Risk Factors - Reports on genital herpesvirus risk factors findings from University of Washington provide new insights

Gingival Overgrowth - Researchers from Hacettepe University discuss findings in gingival overgrowth

Graves Disease - Data on Graves disease reported by E. Ramoslopez and co-researchers

Gynecology - New gynecology research from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention described

Hazelden Foundation - Hazelden President and CEO Ellen Breyer to Step Down April 4

Head and Neck Cancer Therapy - New head and neck cancer therapy study results reported from Ege University

Health Policy - Studies from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the area of health policy published

Health Services Research - New health services research study findings have been reported by A.E. Dongo and colleagues

Health Services Research - Scientists at University of Adelaide target health services research

Heart Attack - Heart attack rates fall following national smoking bans

Heart Attack - New research on heart attack from University of Copenhagen summarized

Heart Attack Risk Factors - Reports outline heart attack risk factors study findings from Goteborg University

Heart Disease - Findings from K. Sakurai et al in heart disease reported

Heart Disease - King of Talk Celebrates Milestone With Quaker, the King of Hearts

Heart Disease - Research results from National Cheng-Kung University update knowledge of heart disease

Heart Disease - Researchers from University College discuss findings in heart disease

Heart Disease - Scientists at University of Florence report research in heart disease

Heart Disease Genetics - Findings from University Pompeu Fabra in heart disease genetics reported

Heart Disease Prevention - Research on heart disease prevention reported by L. Sharples et al

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Research results from Malmo University, Department of Cardiology update knowledge of heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Studies from Bnei-Zion Medical Center further understanding of heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Therapy - New heart disease therapy study results reported from Bridgeport Hospital, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Heart Failure - Effect of tumor necrosis factor a inhibitors on heart failure risk in RA Patients

Heart Failure Therapy - Recent studies from University of Western Ontario add new data to heart failure therapy

Hepatitis A Virus - University of Zurich details research in hepatitis A virus

Hepatitis B Virus - Research from University of Khartoum, Medical Department in the area of hepatitis B virus published

Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - Investigators at Thomas Jefferson University have published new data on hepatitis B virus therapy

Hepatitis C Virus - Human Genome Sciences Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results and Recent Progress

Hepatitis C Virus Prevention - Research from University of Padua yields new data on hepatitis C virus prevention

Hepatocellular Cancer - Scientists at Kaohsiung Medical University, Medical Department publish new data on hepatocellular cancer

HIV/AIDS - 16th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Party Celebrating the Academy Awards Raises $5.1 Million

HIV/AIDS - AHF Sues L.A. Housing Dept. to Prevent Closure of AIDS Site

HIV/AIDS - Anti-HIV gel proven safe, tolerable for women

HIV/AIDS - Congress Moves to Correct and Expand AIDS Response

HIV/AIDS - Data on HIV/AIDS detailed by researchers at University of Cincinnati, Medical Department

HIV/AIDS - Findings from M. Homsanit and co-researchers advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Flowers Heritage Foundation Board of Directors Appoints New Executive Director

HIV/AIDS - Implementers, Advocates, Researchers Call on Congress to Honor Lantos' Commitment to Public Health and Human Rights by Placing Evidence over Ideology