Preventive Medicine Week

Accellion, Inc. - The Jackson Laboratory Selects Accellion Virtual Appliance for Secure File Transfer to Reduce Email Storage and IT Administration Overhead

Acid Reflux Disease Quality of Care - Scientists at University of Aberdeen discuss research in acid reflux disease quality of care

Acist Medical Systems, Inc. - ACIST Medical Systems Announces the Opening of Its New Expanded Corporate Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN

Adverse Drug Reactions - New adverse drug reactions research has been reported by scientists at King Saud University, College of Pharmacy

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Florida: Orange County Nixes Public Comment on Tainted AIDS Pharmacy Bid Process at Commissioners' Meeting, Notes AHF

Alzheimer Disease - Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Grants to Top Tier Global Pharmaceutical Company an Option to License Certain Alzheimer's Patents and Patent Applications

Alzheimer Disease - Studies by X.A. Liu and co-authors describe new findings in Alzheimer disease

Alzheimer Disease - Studies in the area of Alzheimer disease reported from Northwestern University

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

American Association for Cancer Research - Red wine may lower lung cancer risk

American College of Gastroenterology - Air pollution may increase risk of appendicitis

American College of Gastroenterology - Metabolic syndrome ups colorectal cancer risk

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

American Physiological Society - For insulin sensitive overweight patients, 1 session of exercise improves metabolic health

Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights - Why Cigarettes and Pharmacies Don't Mix: Prescription for Change

Anesthesia - Research results from J.L. Downs and colleagues update understanding of aging

Aneurysm - Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Offers Better Results than Open Surgical Repair in High Risk Patients

Aneurysm - Research from J. Raymond and co-researchers in the area of aneurysm described

Angiology - Research results from University of Bern update understanding of angiology

Angiotensins - Data on angiotensins reported by researchers at National Taiwan University

Angiotensins - Researchers from University of Padova describe findings in angiotensins

Antifungals - ViraCor Laboratories Launches Comprehensive Testing for Fungal Infections; New testing service saves lives and reduces healthcare costs

Arthritis and Rheumatism - New arthritis and rheumatism findings from University of Erlangen described

Arthritis and Rheumatism - Scientists at University of California detail research in arthritis and rheumatism

Asthma Prevention - Research results from Huazhong University of Science and Technology update knowledge of asthma prevention

Atherosclerosis Epidemiology - Data from Loyola University Chicago provide new insights into atherosclerosis epidemiology

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

Bacteremia Cell Biology - Research results from University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey update knowledge of bacteremia cell biology

Battelle - Battelle Expands Partnerships With Universities to Support the National Children's Study

Bioscience - BD Biosciences to Open New Animal-Free, Antibiotic-Free Cell Culture Media Manufacturing Facility

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council - Groundbreaking, lifesaving TB vaccine a step closer

Bone Marrow - Researchers' work from Monash University focuses on bone marrow

Bone Research - Research from A. Meixner and co-authors yields new data on bone research

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

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

Breast Cancer - Teleflora and Nationally Recognized Hospitals to Honor Women Battling Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from University of Sheffield update current data on breast cancer therapy

Cancer - Caphosol® Limits Occurrence and Severity of Oral Mucositis In Cancer Patients Receiving Chemoradiation

Cancer - Findings from Columbia University in cancer reported

Cancer - Melanoma Research Included in 2009 Defense Appropriations

Cancer - National Study Presented at ACG 2008 Confirms New Device Functions Like 'Rear-View Mirror' to Provide Improved View of the Colon

Cancer - Reports from National Institutes of Health highlight recent research in cancer

Cancer Animal Studies - Research data from University of Sao Paulo, Department of Pathology update understanding of cancer animal studies

Cancer Gene Therapy - Huaqiao University, Institute of Molecular Medicine describes research in cancer gene therapy

Cancer Vaccines - Nobel Prize to HPV Researcher Highlights Importance of Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention

Cancer Vaccines - UNC Charlotte to Evaluate Potential Adjuvant Activity of ImmuneRegens Viprovex® with Cancer Vaccine

Cancer Vaccines - Vical Expands Applications of Vaxfectin(R) Adjuvant for Infectious Disease and Cancer Vaccines; 80% to 100% of High-Dose Responders in H5N1 Clinical Trials Still Responding at 6 Months

Candidiasis - CombinatorX Announces Top-Line Results from Phase 2b Study of Synavive (CRx-102) for Knee Osteoarthritis

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

Cardiovascular Medicine - New cardiovascular medicine study results from C. Rapezzi et al described

Carotid Endarterectomy - New carotid endarterectomy study results reported from R.S. Vohra et al

Cell Proliferation - Researchers from Singapore General Hospital, Department of Clinical Research publish findings in cell proliferation

Central Nervous System Disease - University of Minnesota publishes research in central nervous system disease

Cepheid - Cepheid Announces CE IVD Release of First On-Demand Test for van A/van B Genes Most Associated With Hospital-Acquired VRE Infection

Children's National Medical Center - Children's National researchers develop novel anti-tumor vaccine

Chronic Disease - New Survey: Painful Economy Puts Health Care Pinch on Young Adults

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - New chronic myeloid leukemia study findings reported from M. Mohty and co-authors

Clifton Mining Company - American Biotech Labs ABL SilverSol Technology Products Show Promising Results in Animal Studies Against H5-N1 Bird Flu and Related Influenza

Clinical Infectious Diseases - Research from J.R. Bennion and co-researchers in the area of clinical infectious diseases published

Clinical Nutrition - Research from Federal University of Minas Gerais, Medical Department yields new findings on clinical nutrition

Clinical Nutrition - Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Agriculture publish research in clinical nutrition

Clinical Trial Research - Photos: NIH Launches New Web Site for Parents on Medical Research Studies for Children

Clostridium - Focus on Clostridium difficile: Surveillance and Infection Control Strategies Newsletter

Colon Cancer - New findings from University of Iowa in the area of colon cancer described

Colon Cancer - Research results from L.M. Pasetto and co-authors update knowledge of colon cancer

Colon Cancer - Task Force Finds Several Methods Equally Effective for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Complete Genomics Inc. - Complete Genomics and the Institute for Systems Biology Announce Partnership to Conduct the First Human Genome Population Study

Deerfield Urethane, Inc. - Deerfield Urethane Joins Forces with Olivia Newton-John to Encourage Early Detection of Breast Cancer

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

Diabetes - Research from K. Albloushi and co-authors in the area of diabetes published

Diabetes - Wayne State University details research in diabetes

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

Drug Resistance - Two Luminaries Join Cequent Scientific Advisory Board: Judy Lieberman, M.D. Ph.D., and Patrice Courvalin, M.D.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - U.S. Government Issues Declaration Covering Emergent BioSolutions' BioThrax and Anthrax Immune Globulin under Prep Act

Emory University - Compassion meditation may improve physical and emotional responses to psychological stress

Encephalitis - Study results from University of Gothenburg, Institute of Biomedicine provide new insights into encephalitis

Endoscopy - Study results from M. Gagner and colleagues update understanding of endoscopy

Enzyme Research - Research findings from University of California update understanding of enzyme research

Enzyme Research - Research on enzyme research published by scientists at University of Louisville

Enzyme Research - Researchers from Erasmus University report on findings in enzyme research

Epidemiology - Report summarizes epidemiology study findings from R. Basu and co-researchers

Epilepsy - Reports from Columbus Children's Hospital highlight recent research in epilepsy

Epilepsy - Studies conducted at C.S. Paulose et al on epilepsy recently published

EXACT Sciences Corporation - Publication in Annals of Internal Medicine Highlights Clinical Utility of sDNA Testing

Fibrosis - Research on fibrosis described by scientists at University of California

FoldRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FoldRx Announces Rapid Progress with Development Program for Lead Candidate

Gastroenterology - Alba Therapeutics Presents New Data for Larazotide Acetate at the 2008 American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting

Gene Therapy - Data from T. Asselah and colleagues advance knowledge in gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Reports by Q.M. Chu and co-researchers describe recent advances in gene therapy

Gene Therapy - Reports outline gene therapy study findings from University of Toronto

Genetics & Genomics - Study findings on genetics & genomics are outlined in reports from Cleveland Clinic

Genetics & Genomics - UCF in First-of-Its-Kind $54 Million National Study to Examine Environmental and Genetic Factors of Childhood Diseases

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

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

Glaucoma - World Sight Day - Britons at Risk of Losing Their Sight by Not Having Regular Eye Tests

Graft-Versus-Host Disease - New graft-versus-host disease research from University of Montreal outlined

Grain Foods Foundation - Grain Foods Foundation Presents New Research to Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Granulomatosis - Research from Cleveland Clinic broadens understanding of granulomatosis

GTC Biotherapeutics, Inc. - FDA Accepts ATryn BLA Filing

Gynecology - Research reports from University of North Carolina provide new insights into gynecology

Hantavirus Genetics - Studies from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention provide new data on hantavirus genetics

Harvard Medical School - Children's asthma affected by parental expectations

Health and Medicine - Studies from University of Leeds yield new information about health and medicine

Healthways, Inc. - Healthways Publishes Guide to Establishing Successful Wellness and Disease Management Programs for Employers

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

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

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

Heart Disease - WomenHeart Offers Free Guide to Help Women Reduce Their Risk of Heart Disease

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

Heart Disease Therapy - Studies from Hirosaki University, Division of Cardiology yield new information about heart disease therapy

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

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres - Hodgkin lymphoma -- new characteristics discovered

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

Hepatitis B Virus - Studies from Hadassah University update current data on hepatitis B virus

Histopathology - New histopathology study findings have been reported from Duke University, Department of Surgery

HIV/AIDS - Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza Joins the Fight Against AIDS by Getting Tested for HIV

HIV/AIDS - New HIV/AIDS study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Kentucky

HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - New HIV/AIDS co-infection study findings have been published by scientists at University of New South Wales

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Studies conducted at Johns Hopkins University on HIV/AIDS prevention recently published

HIV/AIDS Screening - Reports from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS screening

Hygiene - Veterinarians Say Good Hygiene, Common Sense Key to Healthy Pets and Families

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

Immunization - Investigators at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publish new data on immunization

Immunization - New Survey Shows Pregnant Women Unaware, Misinformed about Flu Shot Benefits During Pregnancy

Immunization - Pregnant Women Missing Important Protection During Flu Season

Immunology - Scientists at Tohoku University, Institute of Development publish new data on immunology

Immunology - Study data from Loyola University Chicago provide new insights into immunology

Inflammation - Reports outline inflammation study findings from Hebei Medical University, Department of Neurology

Inflammation - Research from Center for Disease Control and Prevention provide new insights into inflammation

Influenza - Get a Jump on the Flu Season at Your Neighborhood Ralphs and Food 4 Less Pharmacy

Influenza Vaccines - New findings from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in the area of influenza vaccines published

Insulin Resistance - Reports outline insulin resistance study results from University of Catania

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

Ischemia - Scientists at Federico II University report research in ischemia

Ischemia - Studies from University of Minnesota yield new data on ischemia

JAMA and Archives Journals - Bipolar disorder in children appears likely to continue into young adulthood

JAMA and Archives Journals - Circumcision not associated with reduced risk of HIV for men who have sex with men

JAMA and Archives Journals - Flu vaccine not associated with reduced hospitalizations or outpatient visits among young children

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

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

Journal of the National Cancer Institute - Tamoxifen chemoprevention associated with earlier diagnosis of ER-negative breast cancer

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International - JDRF funded study links 'hygiene hypothesis' to diabetes prevention

Life Sciences - InnovationRx Launches Medication Adherence Awareness CAMPAIGN IN CALIFORNIA

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from University of Otago

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been published by scientists at Mayo Clinic

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

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences in children study findings from University of North Carolina, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Life Sciences - Research from University of Illinois in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by scientists at Medical University of Lodz

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

Life Sciences - Researchers at Miami University target life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Western Australia provide details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies conducted at D.J. Hunter et al on life sciences recently published

Life Sciences - Studies from C.P. Larson and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - Study data from A. Bialsiewicz and colleagues update understanding of life sciences

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

Life Sciences - Zep Inc. Provides Solutions for Public Facilities To Defend Against Potentially Deadly Staph Infections

Lifespan - New research on family-based HIV prevention presented at annual NIH conference

Liquid Chromatography - Reports outline liquid chromatography study findings from University of Helsinki

Liver Disease - Recent findings from University of Cagliari highlight research in liver disease

Lobectomy - Cleveland Clinic details research in lobectomy

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

Macular Degeneration - Study results from J.P. Sangiovanni and colleagues update understanding of macular degeneration

Malaria - New malaria study findings have been reported by P.N. Nganga and co-researchers

Malaria - Report summarizes malaria in children study findings from Navrongo Health Research Center

Malaria - Research from Malaria Research Center reveals new findings on malaria

Mayo Clinic - October 2008 Mayo Clinic Health Letter Highlights Preventing Alzheimer's, Toenail Infections and Flu Shots

Medical Care Research - Research reports from N.J.O. Birkmeyer and co-authors provide new insights into medical care research

Medical College of Georgia - High blood pressure takes big toll on small filtering units of the kidney

Medicare and Medicaid - Summa Health System Hosts Inaugural Health Policy Summit

Melanoma Foundation of New England - Paul Sullivan's Legacy: an Early Warning Program for Detecting Melanoma Before It's Too Late

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - New study examines effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening tests

Mended Hearts, Inc. - Brent DeMonte Joins Mended Hearts With an Important Heart Health Message: Get Your Flu Shot!

Metabolism - Reports from Third Military Medical University, Department of Preventive Medicine highlight recent research in metabolism

Myelodysplastic Syndrome - New myelodysplastic syndrome study findings recently were published by researchers at Zhejiang University

Myeloma - Mayo Researchers Explore Issues Related to Multiple Myeloma Treatment

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

Myopathy Therapy - Scientists at Institute of Neurosciences target myopathy therapy

National Academy of Neuropsychology - National Academy of Neuropsychology to Focus on Effects of Sports Concussions at 2008 Conference

Netrics - California Department of Public Health Deploys Netrics Innovative Matching Platform

Netrics - Netrics Introduces Data Matching Solution for Public Health and Human Services Agencies

Neurodegeneration - Research on neurodegeneration described by scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences

Neurodegenerative Disease - Research results from Chungbuk National University update knowledge of neurodegenerative disease

New England Research Institutes, Inc. - Award-Winning Short Film on Pediatric Clinical Research Provides Parents with Answers

New England Research Institutes, Inc. - New England Research Institutes, Inc., Appoints Dr. Ramses F. Sadek to Vice President of Biometrics

NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute - Anti-cancer drug prevents, reverses cardiovascular damage in mouse model of premature aging disorder

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - DNA of good bacteria drives intestinal response to infection

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Scientists decode genome of parasite that causes relapsing malaria

NMT Medical, Inc. - NMT Medical Completes Enrollment in Landmark PFO/Stroke Clinical Trial

NoMoreClipboard.com - Howard University Hospital Offers NoMoreClipboard.com PHR

Norwegian Institute of Public Health - Estrogen reduces risk of fracture after menopause

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - NovaBay Pharmaceuticals To Present Data On Lead Anti-Infective Compound at First-Ever ICAAC/IDSA Joint Meeting

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

Obesity - New obesity research from William Beaumont Hospital outlined