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Preventive Medicine Week


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 26th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Preventive Medicine Week | Other Publications

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

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines reported from M. Mahto and co-researchers

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 - New research on life sciences from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention summarized

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 - Research reports from E.M. Heintjes and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention update knowledge of life sciences

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 - Studies from Northeastern University further understanding of life sciences

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

Obesity and Diabetes - DuPage's Only Provider of Head Start Takes Aim at Childhood Obesity in Minorities

Obesity and Diabetes - Georgia Lipid Academy to Target Rural Georgia Health Care Providers

Obesity and Diabetes - New Federal Study: Behavior Modfification Helps Obese Kids Manage their Weight

Obesity and Diabetes - S.C. BlueChoice HealthPlan Launches Childhood Obesity Program

Opponents of Ohio Bans - Four Groups File Complaints Against Carmona's 2006 Report

Osteoporosis - Retrospective Analysis of Phase 3 Data Suggest Wyeths Investigational Compound Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens Comparable to Placebo on Incidence of Abnormal Mammograms Separate Retrospective Analysis of Phase 3 Data Offers Additional I

Osteoporosis - Scientists at University of Cambridge detail research in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Therapy - Studies from Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research add new findings in the area of osteoporosis therapy

Pain Management - Cortex's AMPAKINE Compound, CX717, Achieves Primary Endpoints in Second Phase IIa Respiratory Depression Study in Germany

Pancreatitis Prevention - Researchers from Research Center publish new studies and findings in the area of pancreatitis prevention

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy - Reauthorization of Muscular Dystrophy Bill Signed into Law

Parkinson Disease - Investigators at University of Twente zero in on Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease - Research from L. Zecca and co-researchers yields new findings on Parkinson disease

Parkinson Disease Genetics - Research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital provides new data about Parkinson disease genetics

Pharmacology - Research on pharmacology discussed by scientists at Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Pneumococcal Disease - Researchers' work from University of Alberta focuses on pneumococcal disease

Pneumococcal Disease Vaccines - Findings in pneumococcal disease vaccines reported from Hannover Medical School, Department of Pulmonary Medicine

Pneumonia Vaccines - Research from S.P. Luby and co-researchers provides new data on pneumonia vaccines

Premier Inc. - Park Nicollet Expands Premier Healthcare Alliance Affiliation to Include Web-Based Infection Tracking Tool

Prevention Science - New prevention science study findings reported from S. Philliber and co-authors

Prostate Cancer - Research from F. Fabbri and co-researchers provides new data on prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer - Study results from National Institutes of Health provide new insights into prostate cancer

Protease - Studies from University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Biochemistry have provided new information about protease

Public Health - Scientists at University of Aarhus, Institute of Public Health publish research in public health

Public Health - Thousands of Public Health Experts to Address Leading Issues at APHA Annual Meeting, Oct. 25-29

Rabies - Research from H. Takahashiomoe and co-researchers in the area of rabies published

Reproductive Health - Research from National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health provides new data on reproductive health

Research - Too many calories send the brain off kilter

Research and Markets Ltd. - Simple Steps to a Patient Registry: Ticket to Care Coordination, Quality Reporting and Pay for Performance Report

Research and Markets, Ltd. - Improving Medication Adherence: CD-ROM Webinar on Practical Strategies to Increase Patient Compliance

Research Australia - Protection for stressed-out bacteria identified

Research Australia - Research investment failing mental health

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Risk Factors - New respiratory syncytial virus risk factors data have been reported by scientists at University of Otago

Rite Aid Corporation - Rite Aid Pharmacies to Host Flu & Pneumonia Shot Clinics October 21-23 at Nearly 1,300 Locations

Safe Kids Worldwide - Safe Kids USA and FedEx Team Up to Focus on Children's Views of Road Safety Around the World

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Data Released Today Demonstrate That Mesalamine Granules Maintain Remission in Ulcerative Colitis Patients Who Switch from Another 5-ASA

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. - Rifaximin Demonstrates Highly Statistically Significant Results in Prevention of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Pivotal Phase 3 Study

Salk Institute - What HIV needs

Sickle Cell Anemia - Potential Cure for Children with Sickle Cell Disease Evaluated in Nationwide Research Study; Clinical trial to determine effectiveness of unrelated marrow and cord blood transplants

Sjogren Syndrome - Research reports from University of Bergen provide new insights into Sjogren syndrome

Skin Cancer - McCain Health Attack Ads Overlook Big Factor: Palin Has 40% of Taking Over During First Term

Solid Cancer - Study results from Leiden University update understanding of solid cancer

Sun Life Financial Inc. - Sun Life Financial Adds Oral Cancer Screening to Group Dental Insurance Coverage

SUPERVALU INC. - SUPERVALU Announces Sponsorship of American Heart Association's Go Red for Women

Surgery - New findings from Odense University, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the area of surgery published

Surgery - New surgery study findings have been reported from Johns Hopkins University

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Susan G. Komen for the Cure's CEO Hala Moddelmog to Help Highlight International Breast Cancer Crisis at Symposium at Blair House, Followed by White House Event

System Planning Corporation - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: Best Prevention Practices Identified From Abroad May Help U.S. Fire Safety

The Center for Health Value Innovation - Value-Based Benefits Improving the Health of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Employees

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Announces New Regional Participant in the National Children's Study

Thrombosis - Research reports from College of Medicine provide new insights into thrombosis

Tooth Decay - MDCH and Delta Dental of Michigan Team Up to Fight Tooth Decay

Tropical Disease - LF Elimination Program Treats Over Half Billion People and Protects Millions More From Debilitating Disease

Tuberculosis - AHRQ News and Numbers: Tuberculosis Hospitalizations Fall 41 Percent

U.S. Census Bureau - Census Bureau Releases Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage Estimates by County

U.S. Fund for Unicef - U.S. Fund for UNICEF Announces $1.1 Million Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

U.S. Preventive Medicine - U.S. Preventive Medicine: Economic Crisis Creates Opportunity in Health Care for Investors

University of British Columbia - Largest review of its kind associates anti-inflammatory drugs with reduced breast cancer risk

University of California - Irvine - UCI study shows how fatty foods curb hunger

University of Cincinnati - Bisphenol a linked to chemotherapy resistance

University of Iowa - Study finds genetic variant plays role in cleft lip

University of Leicester - New study determines double flu jab needed against bird flu pandemic

University of Michigan Health System - Alfred Taubman Announces New $22M Gift to U-M

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Inhibiting cholesterol-associated protein reduces high-risk blockages in arteries

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Tamoxifen chemoprevention tied to early detection of breast cancer

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Research team discovers brain pathway responsible for obesity

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Gene variant boosts risk of fatty liver disease, UT Southwestern scientists discover

Vaccine Safety - Kristi Yamaguchi Chairs American Lung Association Christmas Seals Campaign

Vaccine Safety - New vaccine safety findings from University of Antwerp, Infectious Disease Institute described

Vaccines - Findings from J.J. Hu and co-authors provide new insights into vaccines

Vaccinia Virus - Research results from National Institutes of Health update knowledge of vaccinia virus

VIVUS, Inc. - VIVUS Announces the Weight Loss Effects of Qnexa in Type 2 Diabetes

Washington University School of Medicine - Form of Crohn's disease traced to disabled gut cells

WellCentive, Llc - Leading Physician Organization Implements the WellCentive Registry

Wellness - Benefitfocus(R) Introduces Personal Health Assessment Tool for Employers

Wild Blueberry Association of North America - Wild Blueberries Take Top Spot in New Antioxidant Research Study

Wiley-Blackwell - Early breast cancer: LHRH agonists show considerable promise

Women's Health - NIH's National Children's Study Enters Next Phase

Yaws - Studies from K.N. Harper and colleagues provide new data on yaws

Addiction Medicine - Research conducted at Trinity College has provided new information about addiction medicine

Adenomatous Polyp - New adenomatous polyp research from University of Paris discussed

American Academy of Neurology - African-Americans may be at higher risk of stroke-causing brain lesions

American College of Gastroenterology - Women require less tobacco exposure than men to increase colon cancer risk

American College of Medical Genetics - Study looks at psychological impact of gene test for breast cancer

Angiotensins - Reports from Hokkaido Health Science University describe recent advances in angiotensins

Anxiety Disorders - Recent findings from National Institutes of Health highlight research in anxiety disorders

Apnea-hypopnea Syndrome - Data from Westmead Hospital provide new insights into apnea-hypopnea syndrome

Arthritis - Data from H.M. Kremers and colleagues advance knowledge in arthritis

Arthritis - Scientists at Tokyo Women's Medical University target arthritis

Birth Injury - University of New Mexico, Department of Pathology reports research in birth injury

Blood Coagulation Disorders - Research from Capital Medical University in the area of blood coagulation disorders published

Blood Pressure - Reports summarize blood pressure research from Karolinska University, Karolinska Institute

Bone Research - Study findings from University of Turin, Department of Internal Medicine broaden understanding of bone research

Breast Cancer - BOOMj, Inc. Joins Fight Against Breast Cancer

Cancer - New Survey Results Reveal Need for More Education About Women's Cancers:

Cancer - Womansday.com Survey Asks How Much Do You Know About Your Cancer Risk?

Cancer Risk Factors - Researchers from Tianjin Medical University, Cancer Institute report recent findings in cancer risk factors

Cardiology - New cardiology study findings recently were reported by L. Spedicato and co-researchers

Cardiovascular Disease - Reports from Osaka University, Medical Department describe recent advances in cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Touchstone Health Partners with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to Fight Cardiovascular Disease Among Seniors

Cardiovascular Risk - Reports from L.M. Baynouna et al highlight recent research in cardiovascular risk

Chronic Disease Risk Factors - Data on chronic disease risk factors discussed by H.V. Minh and colleagues

Chronic Disease Risk Factors - Reports outline chronic disease risk factors study results from T.N. Sugathan et al

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Research from L.Z. Rassenti and co-authors yields new data on chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Reports from Sakarya University highlight recent research in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Clinical Infectious Diseases - Researchers from University Children's Hospital detail new studies and findings in the area of clinical infectious diseases

Community-Acquired - Research from C.I. Kang and co-researchers provides new data on community-acquired

Crohn Disease - Studies from J.C. Barrett and colleagues reveal new findings on Crohn disease

Cytomegalovirus - Findings from R. Sanjuan and co-researchers advance knowledge in cytomegalovirus

Cytomegalovirus - Findings in cytomegalovirus reported from Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital

Diabetes Risk Prevention - Recent findings from Indiana University, Department of Medicine highlight research in diabetes risk prevention

Echinococcosis Epidemiology - Research from Shahid Beheshti University provide new insights into echinococcosis epidemiology

Endometrial Cancer - New research on endometrial cancer from J.V. Lacey and co-authors summarized

Endometrial Hyperplasia - Data on endometrial hyperplasia described by M. Epplein et al

Glaucoma - Study results from S.P. Motsko and colleagues update understanding of glaucoma

Headache and Migraine - Research from M.E. Bigal and co-authors in the area of headache and migraine published

Headache and Migraine Genetics - Research from Louisiana State University, University Health Science Center in the area of headache and migraine genetics described

Heart Attack - Findings from Medical University of Lodz, Department of Cardiology broaden understanding of heart attack

Heart Bypass Surgery - Good Samaritan Hospital details research in heart bypass surgery

Heart Disease - Investigators at Medical University of South Carolina zero in on heart disease

Heart Disease - Polytechnic University reports research in heart disease

Heart Disease - Research conducted at Tokyo University has updated our knowledge about heart disease

Heart Disease - Research conducted at University of Delhi has provided new information about heart disease

Heart Disease - Study findings on heart disease are outlined in reports from University of Montreal

Heart Disease Risk Factors - Study data from Yokohama City University, Division of Cardiology provide new insights into heart disease risk factors

Heart Failure - Studies conducted at St. Mary's Hospital on heart failure recently published

Hepatitis - Study results from A.D. Yeoman and colleagues broaden understanding of hepatitis

Hepatitis C Virus - India's Hepatitis C Virus Drug Market Will Grow to More than $171 Million by 2012

Herbalife Ltd. - Clinical Study Shows Increased Protein Leads to Improvement in Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

Hernia - Researchers from University of Copenhagen publish findings in hernia

HIV/AIDS - Ambrilia Reports Positive Results for the Second Clinical Phase III Study of its Octreotide Prolonged-Release Formulation C2L

HIV/AIDS - Data from Catholic University advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Recent findings from M. Nyirenda and co-authors highlight research in HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Reports outline HIV/AIDS study results from Lapeyronie University

HIV/AIDS - Studies from University of Toronto in the area of HIV/AIDS described

Human Papillomavirus - Scientists at University of Washington release new data on human papillomavirus

Hypertension - Research reports on hypertension from S.E. Kjeldsen and colleagues provide new insights

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - New data from University of Cambridge illuminate research in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Immunization - Recent findings from University of Washington, Department of Medicine highlight research in immunization

Inflammation - New inflammation study findings have been reported by C.P. Georgiades and co-researchers

Insulin Resistance Risk Factors - Studies from Paris Descartes University, Faculty of Medicine in the area of insulin resistance risk factors published

Internal Medicine - Studies from K.L. Stone and colleagues provide new data on internal medicine

Iron Deficiency - Research reports on iron deficiency in children from University of Malaya, Department of Parasitology provide new insights

JAMA and Archives Journals - Using a fan during sleep associated with lower risk of SIDS

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Scientists at University of Amsterdam describe research in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Lemierre's Syndrome Therapy - Studies from Naval Medical Center provide new data on lemierre's syndrome therapy

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Glasgow in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Findings from University of Manitoba in life sciences reported

Life Sciences - Investigators at Karolinska Institut, Department of Clinical Neuroscience zero in on life sciences in children

Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings reported from Emory University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from Northumbria University, Division of Psychology

Life Sciences - Recent studies from University of Murcia, Department of Physiology add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Recent studies from University of Pittsburgh add new data to life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at National Taiwan University, Department of Pediatrics release new data on life sciences

Lung Cancer - Data on lung cancer described by researchers at National Institutes of Health

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Research from J.S. Sung and colleagues provide new insights into lung cancer risk factors

Lymphocytic Leukemia - Research from University of Michigan in the area of lymphocytic leukemia described

Macular Degeneration - Data on macular degeneration described by J.S. Sunness et al

Macular Degeneration - New macular degeneration study findings recently were reported by B.A. Nguyenkhoa and co-researchers

Macular Degeneration - Scientists at University of Wisconsin target macular degeneration

McGill University Health Centre - C. difficile and antibiotics not necessarily linked

Medical Care Research - Studies from L.R.M. Hausmann and co-authors have provided new information about medical care research

Melanoma - Scientists at Royal Liverpool University describe research in melanoma

Menopause - Study data from Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine update understanding of menopause

Menopause Epidemiology - New menopause epidemiology research from University of Padova outlined

Monoclonal Antibodies - New monoclonal antibodies findings from R.C. Jeffery and co-researchers published

Multiple Sclerosis - Findings from D. Golan et al in multiple sclerosis reported

Nasal Polyps - New Studies Highlight Benefits of Coblation-Assisted Procedures in Airway Fire Prevention and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Neuropathy - Researchers from University of Tokyo, Medical Department publish findings in neuropathy

NewsRx - NewsRx Launches New Business Titles, Offers Free Global Warming Publication

Obesity - Researchers from KK Women's and Children's Hospital report on findings in obesity in children

Obesity and Diabetes - New findings in obesity and diabetes described by D.A. Caranti and co-researchers

Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Studies from University of Valencia, Institute of Health have provided new information about obesity and diabetes risk factors

Obesity Epidemiology - Study data from King Saud University, College of Medicine provide new insights into obesity epidemiology

Obstetrics - Research from Northwestern University has provided new information about obstetrics

Osteoporosis - Unigene Initiates Phase I Clinical Study for Oral PTH

Ovarian Cancer - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Applauds Approval of Increased Funds to Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program

Pancreatitis - Research from M.E. Weeks and co-authors yields new data on pancreatitis

Parasitology - Research in the area of parasitology reported from Chungnam National University

Personality Disorders - Studies from Parma University further understanding of personality disorders

Pharmacological - Research reports on pharmacological from J. Finsterer and colleagues provide new insights

Physiology - New physiology research reported from University of Ferrara

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders - Researchers from University of California detail findings in post-traumatic stress disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Risk Factors - Studies from St. Thomas' Hospital provide new data on post-traumatic stress disorders risk factors

Prostate Cancer - Research from Columbia University in the area of prostate cancer published

Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Studies from H.S. Cheong and co-researchers update current data on Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Public Health - Research reports from H.B. Johnston and co-authors provide new insights into public health

Pulmonary Disease - Study data from Columbia University, Medical Department update knowledge of pulmonary disease

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated - Quest Diagnostics to Release Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Restenosis - Data on restenosis discussed by researchers at JiaoTong University, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease

Saks Incorporated - Saks Incorporated Announces September Comparable Store Sales

Sebaceous Gland Disease Risk Factors - Research from Jinan University, Department of Dermatology in the area of sebaceous gland disease risk factors published

Snoring - Scientists at National University, Department of Pediatrics target snoring in children

Stem Cell Research - Study data from H. Hauser et al provide new insights into stem cell research

Sudden Infant Death - Using a Fan During Sleep May Reduce Infants' SIDS Risk, Kaiser Permanente Study Shows

Takayasu Arteritis - Study data from M.E. Soto and co-authors update knowledge of takayasu arteritis

Thromboembolism - Study results from M.A. Rodger and colleagues broaden understanding of thromboembolism

Thromboembolism Risk Factors - New thromboembolism risk factors study results reported from Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh

Thrombosis - Study results from McGill University broaden understanding of thrombosis

Thrombosis Risk Factors - New findings from Erasmus Medical Center in the area of thrombosis risk factors described

Transplantation - Report summarizes transplantation study findings from Radboud University

Type 2 Diabetes - New findings from Massachusetts General Hospital describe advances in type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors - Studies from University College yield new information about type 2 diabetes risk factors



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