Health Risk Factor Week

Addiction Medicine - Scientists at Boston University detail research in addiction medicine

Allergies - Research from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases yields new data on allergies

Anti-Infectives - Researchers from University of Kiel report on findings in anti-infectives

Bacterial Meningitis - New bacterial meningitis study findings have been published by J.J. Vandriel and colleagues

Bacterial Meningitis - Studies from Tokyo Medical University, Department of Pediatrics yield new information about bacterial meningitis in children

Biopharmaceuticals - Pall Corporation Acquires Molecular Diagnostics Manufacturer GeneSystems

Bird Flu - Data on bird flu reported by T. Ogata and co-researchers

Burness Communications - New Study: Targeted Marketing Promotes Unhealthy Eating Among African Americans

Central Nervous System Disorders - Research conducted at Innsbruck Medical University has updated our knowledge about central nervous system disorders

Cholera - New cholera study findings have been reported from University of Michigan

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

Emerging Infectious Diseases - Study data from L. Boumgharbourtchai and co-authors update knowledge of emerging infectious diseases

Emerging Infectious Diseases - Study data from University of Dayton update understanding of emerging infectious diseases

Escherichia Coli - Reports outline Escherichia coli research from Department of Agriculture

European Vaccination Group EVG Uk Ltd - Benefits of Seasonal Flu Vaccination in the Workplace

Fairway Medical Technologies, Inc. - Fairway Medical Technology to Develop Biosensor for Blood Pathogens and Warfare Threats

Gilbert Hospital - Gilbert Hospital Prepares for Flu Season

Hantavirus - Studies from J. Hardestam and co-authors have provided new information about hantavirus

Hepatitis B Virus - New hepatitis B virus study findings recently were reported by Y.B. Tang and co-researchers

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study findings have been reported by N. Dessallew and co-researchers

HIV/AIDS - Recent findings in HIV/AIDS described by researchers from Autonomous University

HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Imperial College London, Department of Infectious Disease details research in HIV/AIDS epidemiology

HIV/AIDS Immunology - Research from Christian Medical College, Medical College has provided new data on HIV/AIDS immunology

Immunization - Data on immunization detailed by S. Vagholkar and co-authors

Influenza - Findings from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine advance knowledge in influenza

Influenza - New findings from J. Stech and co-authors in the area of influenza published

Influenza Epidemiology - Scientists at University of Adelaide describe research in influenza epidemiology

Influenza Therapy - Studies from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology in the area of influenza therapy described

Influenza Vaccines - Research results from University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute update understanding of influenza vaccines

JAMA and Archives Journals - Depression common among Rwandan youth who head households

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Most vaccine-allergic children can still be safely vaccinated, Hopkins experts say

Klebsiella pneumoniae - Study findings on Klebsiella pneumoniae are outlined in reports from S.S.J. Lee and colleagues

Legionnaire Disease - Investigators at Technical University of Munich target legionnaire disease

Leishmaniasis - New leishmaniasis research from A.H.S. Gomes et al outlined

Leishmaniasis - Research from W.F. Vandermeide and co-researchers in the area of leishmaniasis described

Life Sciences - New findings from D. Ghosh and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from M.S.T. Dossantos and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Texas publish new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Utah, Medical Department provide new insights into life sciences

Malnutrition - New Solution for Malnourished Dialysis Patients

Meningococcal - Study results from University of Wurzburg in the area of meningococcal published

Meningoencephalitis - Research in the area of meningoencephalitis reported from Chung-Shan Medical University

Nature's Healthy Supplements, Inc. - Insomnia: Difficulty Falling Asleep or Staying Asleep, Waking Up Too Early, or Waking Up Feeling Unrefreshed Is Epidemic in the Adult Population

Obesity - American Academy of Family Physicians and MetLife Foundation Collaborate to Introduce New Approach to Problem of Childhood Obesity

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

Obesity - The Obesity Society Hails Republican Platform; Forum Set for Sept. 2 to Continue as Planned

Obesity and Diabetes - New obesity and diabetes study findings reported from University of Cincinnati

Obesity Epidemiology - New obesity epidemiology study findings have been reported from R. Sturm et al

Pediatrics - GlaxoSmithKline Offers New Purchasing Options to Help Employers Overcome Barriers to Pandemic Stockpiling of Relenza(R)

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - State's Largest Waste Tire Pile No More

Pneumonia - Research conducted at R.K. Gupta and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about pneumonia

Smallpox Vaccines - Scientists at Naval Health Research Center target smallpox vaccines

Trust for America's Health - On the Third Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina; Trust for America's Health Questions State of National Emergency Preparedness

Universite Laval - Intellectual work induces excessive calorie intake

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Scientists uncover Ebola cell-invasion strategy

UT Southwestern Medical Center - UT Southwestern researchers uncover molecule that keeps pathogens like salmonella in check

Weight Watchers International, Inc. - Weight Watchers Invites America to Lose for Good

West Nile Virus - Findings from Colorado State University in west nile virus reported

West Nile Virus - New findings from Laval University in the area of west nile virus published

West Nile Virus - Studies from University of Northern Iowa have provided new information about west nile virus

West Nile Virus - Study data from H.P. Dong and colleagues update understanding of west nile virus

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

Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center target adverse drug reactions

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 Gastroenterological Association - Study confirms colorectal cancer screening should start at age 50

American Heart Association - Stroke incidence declines among Swedish diabetics

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

Aneurysm - New Procedure May Help Save Lives of Many Patients with Aneurysms

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 - Data on anxiety disorders published by researchers at Columbia University

Anxiety Disorders - Reports summarize anxiety disorders research from Columbia University

Anxiety Disorders Prevention - Study results from University of Sydney in the area of anxiety disorders prevention published

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

Arrhythmia - Study results from F. Prunier et al provide new insights into arrhythmia

Asthma - Research reports from B.M. Craig and co-authors provide new insights into asthma

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

Atherosclerosis - Researchers from University of Antwerp describe findings in atherosclerosis

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

Atherosclerosis - Statin Therapy Is Underused for Elderly Patients with Atherosclerosis

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

Atherosclerosis Prevention - Scientists at State University of New York discuss research in atherosclerosis prevention

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

Athletic Training - Study results from A.R. Snyder et al provide new insights into athletic training

Atrial Fibrillation - S. Maugeri Foundation, Department of Cardiology publishes research in atrial fibrillation

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

Autism - CDC Misses Target With Flawed MMR/Autism Study

Autism - FSU Music-Play Project Fosters Response-Ability in Children With Autism

B. Braun Medical Inc. - Taking the Gold with Silver: B. Braun Introduces Industry-First Silver Impregnated Needle-Free Luer Access Device

Behavior - New behavior study findings have been reported from A.M. Connell et al

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

Bioscience - ESA Receives 2008 Frost & Sullivan North American Technology Innovation Award for Development of Integrated Metabolomics Systems

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

Bipolar Disorder Prevention - Research from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry in the area of bipolar disorder prevention published

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

Blood Pressure - New findings from University of London, Imperial College describe advances in blood pressure

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

Blue Shield of California - Provocative 'Uncovered' Statues Spotlight the Uninsured as Olympian Janet Evans and Blue Shield of California CEO Bruce Bodaken Encourage Californians to Take Action

Breast Cancer - Alacer Corp. Announces Emergen-C(R) PINK(TM) College Tour to Build Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer - New Book Breaks Ground in Addressing Breast Health of Girls and Teens

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 - Recent studies from National Cancer Institute add new data to breast cancer

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

Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT - Philanthropists Eli and Edythe L. Broad make unprecedented gift to endow the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT

Cancer - Chrigu Wins Grand Prize at First Ever International Documentary Film Festival on Cancer

Cancer - Moffitt Cancer Center Receives Prestigious SPORE Grant Worth More Than $10 Million

Cancer - New cancer research from Pennsylvania State University described

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

Cancer - New data from H.W. Vesper et al illuminate research in cancer

Cancer - New data from Wayne State University, Medical Department illuminate research in cancer

Cancer - New research on cancer from Selcuk University summarized

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

Cancer - The National Cancer Institute Joins the Global Community of Scientists Now Using BIOMARKERcenter From Thomson Reuters

Cancer Therapy - Data from Wayne State University, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute provide new insights into cancer therapy

Cancer Vaccines - Data on cancer vaccines described by researchers at Harvard University

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

Cardiomegaly - Study findings from Baker Medical Research Institute provide new insights into cardiomegaly

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 - Researchers' work from University of Oxford focuses on cardiovascular disease

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

Central Nervous System Disorders - Somaxon Present Pharmacological Data on Doxepin at the 21st European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress

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

Chromatography - New chromatography research from INSERM outlined

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

CIGNA - Dr. Charles Smith Named Chief Medical Officer for CIGNA's Wellness, Lifestyle Management and Coaching Programs

Clinical Nutrition - Study findings on clinical nutrition are outlined in reports from K.B. Simondon and colleagues

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

Clinical Trial Research - New clinical trial research from University of North Carolina described

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 - National Coalition for Quality Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care Appoints New Executive Director, Randall H. H. Madry:

Colon Cancer - Reports from University of Texas describe recent advances in colon cancer

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 - Study results from E.J. Coups and colleagues broaden understanding of colon cancer

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

Common Cold - New data from K. Woelkart et al illuminate research in common cold

Council for Children & Families - After 26 Years, a New Name for Washington State Agency

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System - Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Brings the Unseen World of "Germville" to Life with Innovative Campaign

CVS Caremark - CVS Caremark Presents Influenza Vaccine Data at 2008 DMAA Annual Meeting

Cytomegalovirus - New findings in cytomegalovirus described by G. Torresmadriz and co-researchers

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

DCH Auto Group - DCH Auto Group Sponsors Creation of Local SADD Chapters at Four High Schools

Dementia - Reports outline dementia research from Mayo Clinic

Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs - Civil Rights Cases Filed in U.S. District Courts Declined by Nearly 20 Percent from 2003 to 2006

Depression - New depression findings from University of Queensland described

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

Depression - New findings from University of Lausanne describe advances in depression

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 Kyushu University target 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

Diabetes Management Prevention - Reports from University of Leeds, Nuffield Center for International Health and Development describe recent advances in diabetes management prevention

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

DNA Research - Data from Hong Kong Polytechnic University advance knowledge in DNA research

Drug Development - Derma Sciences Announces Launch Plan for MOBILITY1(TM) Intermittent Compression Therapy Device

Drug Resistance - Reports summarize drug resistance research from University of Thessaly, Medical Department

Drug Resistance - Research on drug resistance described by S.R. Benoit and colleagues

DTC Perspectives Inc. - Four DTC Leaders Named to DTC Hall of Fame

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

Duke University Medical Center - Data on investigational Factor Xa compound presented at European heart meeting

Dyslipidemias Prevention - Studies from Duke University reveal new findings on dyslipidemias prevention

Edema - Reports summarize edema study results from A.B. Weinfeld and co-researchers

Emerging Infectious Diseases - Research from R.S. Lanciotti and colleagues has provided new data on emerging infectious diseases

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

Enzyme Research - Reports summarize enzyme research study results from University Hospital

Enzyme Research - Research from Fudan University yields new data on enzyme research

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

Enzyme Research - Studies from Freeman Hospital reveal new findings on enzyme research

Enzyme Research - Study results from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University provide new insights into enzyme research

Epstein-Barr Virus Immunology - Scientists at National Research Institute for Child Health and Development discuss research in Epstein-Barr virus immunology

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

European Society of Cardiology - ST elevation infarction

Every Child By Two - Immunization Rates Remain Strong

Exelon Generation - Exelon Generation Submits License Application for New Nuclear Energy Plant

Experian - Experian Unveils Surprising Credit and Small-Business Economic Trends at Vision 2008 Conference

Experimental Dermatology - Research from University of Dusseldorf has provided new information about experimental dermatology

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

Fibrex Medical - Fibrex Medical Report Positive Phase II Results for FX06

Fibrosis - Reports outline fibrosis research from H. Emmez and colleagues

Foley Hoag Llp - Foley Hoag Representing Republic of Georgia in Emergency Hearing at International Court of Justice in September; Georgia Claims Violent Ethnic Cleansing by Russia and Its Militia Allies

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

GTC Biotherapeutics - FDA Assigns Priority Review to GTC Biotherapeutics' ATryn

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

Harvard School of Public Health - Physicians urged to broaden suicide prevention by addressing access to guns with patients

Health Geographics - Data on health geographics reported by researchers at Michigan State University

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

Health Geographics - Research in the area of health geographics reported from K. Takahashi and colleagues

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 Bypass Surgery - Data from Salvatore Maugeri Foundation provide new insights into heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Researchers from Royal Melbourne Hospital publish new studies and findings in the area of heart bypass surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery - Researchers from Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Division of Cardiology provide details of new studies and findings in the area of heart bypass surgery

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 from Health Center highlight recent research in 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 - Research from University of Sydney, George Institute for International Health yields new findings on heart disease

Heart Disease - Research results from San Paolo Hospital update knowledge of heart disease

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

Heart Disease Prevention - Research from University Health Network, Division of Cardiology yields new data on heart disease prevention

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

Hemoptysis Prevention - Researchers from General Hospital publish findings in hemoptysis prevention