Health Risk Factor Week

Achaogen - Achaogen Signs $26.6 Million Contract With NIAID for Development of New Therapy to Treat Resistant Strains of NIAID Category a and B Priority Pathogens

Aspergillosis - Research by L. Gil and colleagues in aspergillosis provides new insights

Aspergillosis Therapy - Research from University of Lille, Institute Pasteur has provided new information about aspergillosis therapy

AutoVirt, Inc - AutoVirt Launches AutoMap - Site Survey Tool

Bacterial Meningitis - Research from J. Gerber and co-researchers provides new data on bacterial meningitis

Bavarian Nordic A/S - Bavarian Nordic Has Essentially Agreed a Pathway for the Licensure of IMVAMUNE With the FDA After Successful End of Phase II Meeting

Bird Flu - Data from A. Gall et al provide new insights into bird flu

Bird Flu - Investigators at Erasmus University target bird flu

Bird Flu - Study findings on bird flu are outlined in reports from Pennsylvania State University

Emerging Infectious Diseases - New emerging infectious diseases study results from Cairo University described

Emerging Infectious Diseases - New findings from O. Armignacco and co-authors in the area of emerging infectious diseases published

Emerging Infectious Diseases - Research from R.J. Rowlands et al broadens understanding of emerging infectious diseases

Emerging Infectious Diseases - Studies from University of Iowa provide new data on emerging infectious diseases

Epidemics - New findings reported from U.C. Chaturvedi and co-authors describe advances in epidemics

Epidemics - Reports outline epidemics study results from N. Nakagawa et al

Epidemics - Researchers from Google Inc. describe findings in epidemics

Escherichia Coli - Reports outline Escherichia coli study results from Osaka University

Escherichia Coli - Scientists at University of Toronto target Escherichia coli

Escherichia Coli - Study findings on Escherichia coli are outlined in reports from Osaka University, Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research

HDNet - HDNet's 'Dan Rather Reports' Investigates the New Epidemic of Head Injuries Among Today's Student Athletes

HIV/AIDS - World Television Premiere Event: the Film 'Pedro' Airs on MTV, MTV Tr3s, mtvU & LOGO on Wednesday, April 1 at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Immunization - Research from University of Illinois provide new insights into breast cancer

Influenza - Research from Nanogen has provided new data on influenza

Influenza - Research reports on influenza from J.S. Hall and colleagues provide new insights

Influenza Risk Factors - Study findings on influenza risk factors are outlined in reports from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Legionnaire Disease - Scientists at Tufts University, Medical Department detail research in legionnaire disease

Leishmaniasis - New leishmaniasis study findings reported from F.F. Tuon and co-authors

Leishmaniasis - The Texas Institute of Dermatology Team Finds Easy-to-Apply, Topical Drug Just as Good as Injectable Compound for a Disfigurating Skin Infection

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from S. Cao et al described

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from A. Evstigneeva et al

Life Sciences - Research from Medical University of South Carolina has provided new information about life sciences

Life Sciences - Researchers from Institute of Ecosystem Studies detail new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from J. Craig Venter Institute add new findings in the area of life sciences

Lymphoma - New lymphoma study findings have been reported from A. Vanhorn et al

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Crossflo Health Information Exchange Project Presented at HP Health and Life Sciences Symposium

Meningitis - Research on meningitis reported by scientists at Children's Hospital, Division of Infectious Diseases

Natural Products Association - Natural Products Association Comments on New GAO Report on Regulation of Dietary Supplements

Neutropenia - Recent studies by M. Cuencaestrella and co-authors add new data to neutropenia findings

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Flu virus foiled again

Obesity and Diabetes - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut Launches Innovative New Program for Cities and Towns

Obesity Epidemiology - Study results from Southern Cross University provide new insights into obesity epidemiology

Research - Missing link between fructose, insulin resistance found

Sequella, Inc. - Infectious Diseases Company, Sequella, to Present at Upcoming European Conferences

Smallpox - Bavarian Nordic Has Essentially Agreed a Pathway for the Licensure of IMVAMUNE(R) With the FDA After Successful End of Phase II Meeting

Smallpox - Scientists at St. Louis University, Medical Department publish new data on smallpox

Stanford University Medical Center - More Than a Virus? AIDS Expert to Talk March 11 at Stanford on What Underlies Epidemic

Stanford University School of Medicine - New Stanford List of HIV Mutations Vital to Tracking AIDS Epidemic

University of Melbourne - Human vaccine against bird flu a reality with new discovery

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Verathon(R) Introduces BladderScan(R) BVI 9600 Bladder Volume Instrument with AortaScan(TM) Mode to Help Physicians Identify the Presence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Academy of General Dentistry - Human papillomavirus lesion identified at the dentist

Accertify - MonaVie Chooses Accertify for Online Fraud Prevention

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Data on acute lymphoblastic leukemia published by researchers at Catholic University

Addiction Medicine - New addiction medicine findings from D. Deberardis and co-researchers published

Adoodle, Inc. - Adoodle Opens NOXO Olfactory Research Laboratory in Texas

Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies from Boston University reveal new findings on adverse drug reactions

Aethlon Medical, Inc. - Aethlon Medical Announces GMP Manufacturing Agreement

Aethlon Medical, Inc. - Aethlon Medical CEO Discusses Clinical and Manufacturing Strategies during CEOcast Interview

Aging - Researchers from University of Illinois detail findings in aging

Alcoholism - High novelty-seeking and low avoidance of harm contribute to alcohol dependence

AlphaNet, Inc. - AlphaNet Reaches $25 Million Donation Milestone to Help “Alphas”

Alzheimer Disease Prevention - New findings in Alzheimer disease prevention described from University College, Department of Mental Health Sciences

Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter - EHE International Helps Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter to Raise Awareness About Alzheimer's Disease

American Academy of Dermatology - Dermatologists Caution That Severe Cases of Psoriasis Can be Associated with Other Serious Medical Conditions

American Academy of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology March research highlights

American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery - Dog bites a particular threat to young children, especially as temperatures rise

American Academy of Periodontolgy - Go Green for Healthy Teeth and Gums

American Association for Cancer Research - Alcohol consumption may increase pancreatic cancer risk

American Gastroenterological Association - Alcohol types and socioeconomic status are associated with Barrett's esophagus risk

American Journal of Nursing - New research in AJN shows link between nurse's criminal history and professional misconduct

American League of Lobbyists - American League of Lobbyists Named to 2009 Associations Advance America Honor Roll

American Pacific Corp. - AMPAC Fine Chemicals Receives the California Pollution Prevention Challenge Award Two Consecutive Years

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Do You Know What Your Screening Options Are?

American Society of Clinical Oncology - New analysis shows liver cancer incidence has tripled since 1970s, but survival rates improving

Anatomy - Studies from H.G. Lim et al have provided new data on anatomy

Anesthesia - Research conducted at University of Saskatchewan has updated our knowledge about anesthesia

Anesthesiology - Research conducted at T.T. Horlocker and co-authors has provided new information about anesthesiology

Aneurysm - Reports on aneurysm findings from University of California provide new insights

Angioplasty - Reports on angioplasty findings from D. Massop and co-researchers provide new insights

Angiotensins - New angiotensins findings from Erciyes University, Medical Department described

Angiotensins - New findings from University of Leeds in the area of angiotensins described

Antibiotics - New findings from C. Herr and co-researchers in the area of antibiotics described

Antibiotics - Studies from Zhejiang University, Kidney Disease Center in the area of antibiotics described

Anxiety Disorders - Study findings from College of Medicine provide new insights into anxiety disorders

Apple Valley Medical - Heart Awareness Evening Rescheduled for March 12 at Apple Valley Medical Center

Arkansas Best Corporation - Arkansas Best Included on Fortune's 2009 List of World's Most Admired Companies

Arrhythmia - Kidney Disease Increases the Risk of Stroke in Patients With the Most Common Type of Heart Arrhythmia, According to Kaiser Permanente Study

Arteriovenous Fistula Risk Factors - New arteriovenous fistula risk factors study findings have been reported by researchers at University Medical Center, Department of Nephrology

Arthritis - Reports from Beaumont Hospital advance knowledge in arthritis

Arthritis Foundation - New study finds blacks still lag in obtaining total knee replacements for arthritis

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization - ADAO Celebrates Introduction of Fifth Annual Senate Resolution that Establishes “National Asbestos Awareness Week”

Aspca - ASPCA Gets Ready to 'Go Orange for Animals'

Asperger Syndrome Therapy - New findings from D. Tantam and co-authors in the area of Asperger syndrome therapy published

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology - Experts examine causes, treatment and prevention of glaucoma

Asthma - Pharmaxis Announces NDA Filing for Aridol(TM) (Mannitol Bronchial Challenge Test)

Asthma - Research on asthma described by scientists at University of London, Imperial College

Atherosclerosis - New atherosclerosis findings from University of South Carolina described

Atherosclerosis Risk Factors - Research conducted at Medical College has updated our knowledge about atherosclerosis risk factors

Atrial Fibrillation - Studies from National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute have provided new data on atrial fibrillation

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Researchers at University of Nijmegen, Department of Psychiatry have published new data on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Prevention - Research from Saarland University broadens understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder prevention

Autoimmune Disorders Risk Factors - Research reports from University of Michigan, Division of Rheumatology provide new insights into autoimmune disorders risk factors

Autopsy - New autopsy findings from University of Auckland published

Axotomy - Studies from University of Seville have provided new information about axotomy

Baxter International Inc. - Baxter Reminds Those at Risk of Silent Killer to Get Screened and Know Treatment Options on World Kidney Day

Behavior - New behavior data have been reported by researchers at Wake Forest University, Medical Department

Behavior - Research from University of North Dakota yields new data on behavior

Behavior - Researchers' work from University of Western Ontario, Department of Psychology focuses on behavior in children

Behavior - Studies from Michigan State University in the area of behavior described

Behavior - Study findings from D.F. Tolin et al provide new insights into behavior

BioMed Central - Being overweight worsens osteoarthritis

Biomedicine - Research data from N.D. Nanayakkara and colleagues update understanding of biomedicine

Biopsy - Studies from G. Coen and co-researchers update current data on biopsy

Bladder Cancer - Research by Y.N. Li and colleagues in bladder cancer provides new insights

Bladder Cancer - Research results from Tarbiat Modares University, Faculty of Basic Sciences update knowledge of bladder cancer

Bladder Cancer - Studies from N. Kurahashi et al provide new data on bladder cancer

Blood and Marrow Transplantation - New findings from M. Edinger and co-authors describe advances in blood and marrow transplantation

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation - Blue Cross Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

Bone Research - Researchers from University of California report recent findings in bone research

Boston University - How multiple childhood maltreatments lead to greater adolescent binge drinking

Bravewell Collaborative - IOM Summit Provides Models for Health Reform

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

Breast Cancer - SGO and ACOG Announce Breast Cancer Fellowship Program for Gynecologic Oncologists

Breast Cancer Cell Biology - New findings in breast cancer cell biology described from Chinese Academy of Sciences

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Research on breast cancer risk factors detailed by A.L. Ronco and co-authors

Cancer - Data on cancer detailed by C.C. Su and co-authors

Cancer - Findings from National Cancer Institute provide new insights into cancer

Cancer - MabThera approved in the EU for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

Cancer - Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center Receives National Cancer Institute Designation

Cancer - New cancer in children study findings recently were reported by researchers at Aarhus University, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Cancer - New cancer study findings recently were published by R.J.L.F. Loffeld and co-researchers

Cancer - New cancer study results from University of Texas described

Cancer - Research conducted at Karolinska Institut has provided new information about cancer

Cancer - Research from Tel-Aviv University has provided new data on cancer

Cancer Genetics - Research from University of Leeds, Leeds Institute of Genetics Health and Therapeutics in cancer genetics provides new insights

Cancer Risk Factors - New cancer risk factors study findings reported from National Cancer Institute

Cancer Risk Factors - Researchers at International Agency for Research on Cancer release new data on cancer risk factors

Candidiasis Genetics - Study results from P. Borel and colleagues in the area of candidiasis genetics published

Cantel Medical Corp. - Cantel Medical Corp.'s Medivators Group Gains FDA 510(k) Approval for Its Advantage(TM) Plus Endoscope Reprocessing System

Carcinoma - Studies from J.M. Ramirez et al have provided new data on carcinoma

Cardiology - Scientists at University of Bremen discuss research in cardiology

Cardiology - Studies in the area of cardiology reported from University of Bari, Division of Cardiac Surgery

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports from Northwestern University, Medical Department add new data to research in cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Study results from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University broaden understanding of cardiovascular disease prevention

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - New cardiovascular disease risk factors findings from Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine described

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Research conducted at University of Iceland, Health Center has updated our knowledge about cardiovascular disease risk factors

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Research on cardiovascular disease risk factors discussed by scientists at University of North Carolina, Department of Nutrition

Cardiovascular Risk - Study findings on cardiovascular risk are outlined in reports from G. Lippi and colleagues

Cervical Cancer Epidemiology - Data on cervical cancer epidemiology detailed by researchers at University Autonoma of Guerrero

Children's Hospital Boston - TV viewing before the age of 2 has no cognitive benefit, study finds

Chlamydia - Study data from M.R. Joesoef et al provide new insights into chlamydia

Chlamydia - Study results from D.D. Mcdonnell and colleagues in the area of chlamydia published

Cholecystitis - Studies from J. Moyson et al provide new data on cholecystitis

Cholelithiasis - New cholelithiasis study findings have been reported from Tilburg University

Chromatography - Research from M.Q. Cai and co-authors yields new data on chromatography

Chromatography - Studies from University of California yield new information about kidneys

Chronic Disease - Data from R.E. Duffy and colleagues advance knowledge in chronic disease

Chronic Heart Failure - Reports from Federal University highlight recent research in chronic heart failure

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Findings from St. Bartholomew's Hospital broaden understanding of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - New chronic obstructive pulmonary disease research from Austin Hospital outlined

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Study findings from W.H. Hu et al provide new insights into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clinical Endocrinology - Research in the area of clinical endocrinology reported from University of California

Clinical Nursing - Investigators at National University publish new data on clinical nursing

Clinical Nursing - Researchers' work from University of Newcastle focuses on clinical nursing

Clinical Nursing - Studies from H.Y. Chiang et al in the area of clinical nursing described

Clinical Trial Research - Data on clinical trial research described by E.R. Fernandezperez et al

Colon Cancer - New colon cancer research from Masaryk University, Medical Department discussed

Colon Cancer Genetics - Reports from Mansoura University advance knowledge in colon cancer genetics

Colorectal - Studies from K. Skala et al have provided new data on colorectal

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - Hazardous conditions in the home health-care setting may put frail and elderly at risk

Conifer Revenue Cycle Solutions, Inc. - Conifer to Provide Revenue Cycle Services to USC Hospitals

Coronary Stents - Investigators at Kyoto University, Medical Department zero in on coronary stents

Crohn Disease - Research from Tor Vergata University yields new findings on Crohn disease

Cystic Fibrosis Therapy - Reports from Papworth Hospital, Department of Microbiology highlight recent research in cystic fibrosis therapy

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Research results from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey update understanding of deep vein thrombosis

Dementia Prevention - Research from University of California, Department of Psychiatry in dementia prevention provides new insights

Dementia Prevention - Study findings from University of Sao Paulo, Institute of Psychiatry provide new insights into dementia prevention

Dementia Risk Factors - Scientists at Umea University publish research in dementia risk factors

Dentistry - Studies from University of North Carolina provide new data on dentistry

Depression - Reports summarize depression study results from University of Nevada

Depression - Scientists at University of Munich discuss research in depression

Diabetes - Data on diabetes reported by C.Y. Li and co-researchers

Diabetes - New diabetes study results reported from M. Duvdevani et al

Diabetes - Research from Addenbrooke's Hospital provides new data on diabetes

Diabetes - Research on diabetes detailed by G. Musso and co-authors

Diabetes - Scientists at Tel-Aviv University report research in diabetes

Diabetes - Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference Returns to Hawaii to Bring Answers, Advocacy and Hope for People with Diabetes

Dialysis - New dialysis study findings recently were reported by researchers at Tel-Aviv University

Dialysis - New dialysis study results reported from S.H. Chung et al

Dialysis - Recent findings from Asahikawa Medical College highlight research in dialysis

Drug Resistance - Research findings from F. Saxer et al update understanding of drug resistance

EarlySense - EarlySense to Partner With Catholic Healthcare West in Evaluating Patient Health With the EverOn® Patient Supervision System

Eating Disorders - Research from University of Karachi broadens understanding of eating disorders

Elsevier Health Sciences - Study shows potential for resolving type 2 diabetes with bariatric surgery

EMC Corporation - Enhanced RSA SecurWorld Program Aims to Further Empower and Enable Channel Partners

Emergency Preparedness - Research on emergency preparedness described by L.A. Rosenfeld and colleagues

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - Emergent BioSolutions Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2008

Emory University - Immune cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis have prematurely aged chromosomes

Emory University - Novel pandemic flu vaccine effective against H5N1 in mice

Endometrial Cancer - New endometrial cancer study findings have been reported by scientists at Dalian Medical University

Endoscopy - Study findings from Z.A. Liao et al provide new insights into endoscopy

Enzyme Research - Scientists at Pusan National University, Medical Department target enzyme research

Epilepsy - Research from University of Washington has provided new data on epilepsy

Epilepsy - Scientists at University of Kansas detail research in epilepsy

ESET - ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 and ESET Smart Security 4 Deliver Advanced Proactive Protection from Today’s Complex Security Threats

Esophageal Cancer - Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Drinking Wine May Lower Risk of Barrett's Esophagus, Precursor to Nation's Fastest Growing Cancer, Esophageal Cancer

European Society of Cardiology - Daytime sleepiness provides red flag for cardiovascular disease

European Society of Cardiology - Experimental antiarrhythmic drug reduces death rate in patients with atrial fibrillation

European Society of Cardiology - New genomic markers associated with risk of heart disease and early heart attack

Falciparum Malaria Prevention - Investigators at Ehime University, Department of Molecular release new data on falciparum malaria prevention

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - New discovery gives tuberculosis vaccine a shot in the arm

Fresenius Medical Care North America - Fresenius Medical Care Promotes Public Awareness for National Kidney Month

Gastric Cancer - Recent studies by S.E. Lee and co-authors add new data to gastric cancer findings

Gastric Cancer Risk Factors - Researchers from National Hospital Organization describe findings in gastric cancer risk factors

Gastroenterology - New findings in gastroenterology described from Kochi University

Gastroenterology - University of Tartu reports research in gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Scientists at University of Thessaly, Medical Department target gastrointestinal bleeding

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Investigators at Yonsei University, Medical Department target gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Gender Studies - Scientists at University of Otago release new data on gender studies

Genetics & Genomics - Investigators at Medical University of Vienna, Department of Medicine have published new data on genetics & genomics

Georgetown University Medical Center - Georgetown researcher: 2 or more drinks a day may increase pancreatic cancer risk

Glaucoma - Researchers from Harvard University report on findings in glaucoma

Gonorrhea - Research from P.M. Barry and co-authors yields new data on gonorrhea

Graft-Versus-Host Disease - Findings in graft-versus-host disease reported from S. Fuji and co-researchers

GTx, Inc. - FDA Provides PDUFA Target Agency Action Date for GTx’s Toremifene 80 mg NDA

Head and Neck Cancer - New head and neck cancer research has been reported by scientists at Henry Ford Hospital, Medical Department

Head and Neck Cancer Risk Factors - Recent findings from Harvard University, Department of Environmental Health highlight research in head and neck cancer risk factors

Headache and Migraine - Studies from S.K. Aurora et al provide new data on headache and migraine

Healthways, Inc. - Healthways Receives Magellan Award

Hearing Loss - Studies from A. Aycicek and co-researchers update current data on hearing loss

Heart Attack Prevention - Research results from Catholic University, Department of Cardiology update understanding of heart attack prevention

Heart Attack Risk Factors - Studies from C. Galeone et al add new findings in the area of heart attack risk factors

Heart Disease - New heart disease research from Columbia University described

Heart Disease - New heart disease study findings recently were reported by T. Nozue and co-researchers

Heart Disease - New Innovation for Battling Number One Killer in America Introduced by Eniva Nutraceutics

Heart Disease - Reports on heart disease findings from Yonsei University, Medical Department provide new insights

Heart Disease - Reports outline heart disease study results from A. Peer et al

Heart Disease - Research from L. Barraj and co-authors yields new data on heart disease

Heart Disease - Research in the area of heart disease reported from Eberhard-Karls University

Heart Disease - Research on heart disease discussed by L. Hazell and co-researchers

Heart Disease - Research on heart disease reported by S.F. Li et al

Heart Disease - Researchers from Mayo Clinic report recent findings in heart disease

Heart Disease - Studies from Archimedes, Inc. describe new findings in heart disease

Heart Disease - Study findings from Hope College provide new insights into heart disease

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Findings from Tel-Aviv University in heart disease risk factors reported

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology discuss findings in heart disease risk factors

Heart Disease Therapy - Researchers from Queen's University, Department of Psychiatry detail findings in heart disease therapy