Preventive Medicine Week

NIH/National Institutes of Health, Office of Disease Prevention - Panel assesses evidence for the collection and use of family health history information

Nucleic Acids Research - New nucleic acids research study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Tokyo

NuPathe Inc. - Zelrix, a Novel Transdermal Patch for Migraine, Found to Provide Rapid, Consistent, and Sustained Relief for Migraine Sufferers in Phase III Trial

Obesity - Newly Published Clinical Study Finds New Commercial Diet Program Superior to Standard Protocol for Diabetes Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control

Obesity and Diabetes - 16th and 17th U.S. Surgeons General, STOP Obesity Alliance Announce America has Reached Tipping Point on Obesity, Call for Direct Action

Obesity and Diabetes - Obesity Driving America's Healthcare to a Tipping Point

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports on obesity and diabetes findings from M.C. Thomas and co-researchers provide new insights

Obesity and Diabetes - Research results from University of Missouri update understanding of obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Study results from B.Z. Atkins and colleagues update understanding of obesity and diabetes

Obstetrics - Good Samaritan Medical Center reaches high standards in cardiac care

Obstetrics - Women Urged Not to Drink While Pregnant

Occupational Health - Findings from R. Kennedy and co-researchers advance knowledge in occupational health

Osteoporosis - Researchers from Technical University detail findings in osteoporosis

Paramyxovirus - Research from A. Tamin and colleagues provide new insights into paramyxovirus

Patents - Hanson Technologies, Inc. Awarded Patent for its Advanced Food Pathogen Detection System

Pew Charitable Trusts - Pew-Commissioned Poll Finds Large Majority of Americans Want Stronger Food Safety Rules

Phototherapy - Study data from R.F. Rose and colleagues update understanding of phototherapy

Pneumococcal Disease - Data on pneumococcal disease detailed by M.W. Mureithi and co-authors

Pneumonia - Findings from B. Kitchel et al in pneumonia reported

Pneumonia - New pneumonia study results reported from Nagasaki University

Premier Inc. - Premier Healthcare Alliance Names Industry Leader Head of Healthcare Informatics Division Driving Clinical, Quality and Operational Improvement

Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer study findings have been published by D.J. Demanes and colleagues

Prostate Cancer - Piedmont Triad, N.C., nanotech news: DNA-Coated Nanotubes Help Kill Tumors Without Harm to Surrounding Tissue

Proteinuria - Research from Niigata University in the area of proteinuria published

Psoriasis - First-Ever NJ Psoriasis Walk Coming to Paramus on Sept. 12

Public Health - Research on public health reported by R. Albalak et al

QIAGEN - QIAGEN Releases New Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 Detection Kit

Quality of Care - Study results from Massachusetts General Hospital update understanding of quality of care

Rehabilitation Research - Research from University of Alabama provide new insights into rehabilitation research

Rehabilitation Research - Scientists at West Virginia University release new data on rehabilitation research

Research - 'Second hit' pushes noninvasive breast cancer towards deadly metastasis

Rotavirus - Research from University of Naples yields new findings on rotavirus

SCAN Health Plan Arizona - SCAN Health Plan CEO Tom Lescault Hosts Biweekly 'Senior Focus' Show on KOY-1230AM, Seeks Input from Area Seniors

Seizure - Studies from Medical University of Graz update current data on seizure

Senior Living Communities - Senior Living Communities Presents First Annual SLC Wellness Week, September 14 - 18

Shoulder Pain - DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. and DePuy Mitek, Inc. Launch New Web Site for Primary Care Providers on Chronic Shoulder Pain

Sickle Cell Anemia - Research from National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute in the area of sickle cell anemia published

Skin Cancer - Leading Women's Health Expert Offers Preventive Tips for Healthful Aging

Society for General Microbiology - Designing probiotics that ambush gut pathogens

Society of Nuclear Medicine - Worldwide isotope shortage continues to pose significant challenges

Spinal Dysraphism - Studies from M. Cardoso et al further understanding of spinal dysraphism

Steatosis - Researchers from University of California describe findings in steatosis

Stem Cell Research - New findings from Radboud University, Department of Haematology in the area of stem cell research described

Stem Cell Research - Research from Kyushu University provides new data on stem cell research

Stem Cell Research - Studies from Radboud University yield new data on stem cell research

Surgery - NEW DATA SHOW CHLORAPREP(R) SIGNIFICANTLY MORE EFFECTIVE THAN DURAPREP AND POVIDONE-IODINE IN ELIMINATING BACTERIA FROM SKIN PRIOR TO SHOULDER SURGERY

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Telemedicine - Research reports on telemedicine from University of Michigan provide new insights

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative - IAVI: Two New Antibodies Found to Cripple HIV

Transplantation - Reports from William Beaumont Hospital advance knowledge in transplantation

Tuberculosis - World Debut for ASI's PathEx Suite: Line of Diagnostic Tools, Imaging and Information System for the Pathology Laboratory at the 22nd European Society of Pathology Meeting 2009

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Type 1 Diabetes - Andromeda Biotech Successfully Completes Patient Recruitment in Phase III Trials for its Lead Drug, "DiaPep277" for Type 1 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes data have been reported by scientists at University of Guelph

Type 2 Diabetes - Research on type 2 diabetes detailed by scientists at Harvard University

Typhoid Fever - Findings from M.F. Lynch and co-researchers advance knowledge in typhoid fever

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS - Secretary Sebelius Announces New Director of CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

UC Berkeley Extension - Inventor of Green Catalysts Offers Solutions for Cleaning Toxins and Pollutants in the Environment

University of Exeter - Groups are key to good health

University of Montreal - Evolution coup: Study reveals how plants protect their genes

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Overexpressed protein converts noninvasive breast cancer into invasive disease

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Minorities have poorer results, higher rates of inappropriate surgery to prevent stroke

Virology - Studies in the area of virology reported from S. Jackson and co-researchers

VitalSmarts - Influencing the Flu: How to Prevent H1N1 by Changing Kids' Hand-Washing Behavior

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Researchers identify key contributor to pre-eclampsia

Walgreens - Walgreens Pharmacies and Take Care Clinics Now Offering Seasonal Flu Shots Daily from 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Washington University School of Medicine - Fat in the liver -- not the belly -- is a better marker for disease risk

World Health Organization - Studies from C.H. Yang and colleagues yield new information about world health organization

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Findings from K.A. Giles and co-authors broaden understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysm

Acne Vulgaris Risk Factors - Researchers from Mahidol University, Department of Dermatology detail new studies and findings in the area of acne vulgaris risk factors

Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation - Adamis Pharmaceuticals Pre-Filled Epinephrine Syringe Categorized as a Generic by Leading Drug Database Providers

Adenoma - Research from K.F. Liao and colleagues has provided new data on adenoma

American Heart Association - Hopelessness linked to thickening of neck arteries, stroke in healthy women

Angiography - Research data from A. Duymaz and colleagues update understanding of angiography

Angiology - Research on angiology discussed by scientists at Queen's University

Angiology - Study findings from University of Barcelona provide new insights into angiology

Arrhythmia - Researchers at Vanderbilt University target arrhythmia

Arterial Occlusive Disease - Reports summarize arterial occlusive disease research from University of Toronto

Atherosclerosis - New atherosclerosis findings from Radboud University published

Atherosclerosis - Researchers from Tampere University discuss findings in atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Studies from Columbia University update current data on atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis - Study results from University of Palermo in the area of atherosclerosis published

Atrial Fibrillation - Research on atrial fibrillation detailed by scientists at Johns Hopkins University

Bariatrics - Study data from A. Rao et al provide new insights into bariatrics

BioMed Central - Noisy roads increase risk of high blood pressure

Bipolar Disorder - Study results from M. Maziade and colleagues broaden understanding of bipolar disorder

Bone Research - Research from University of Auckland has provided new information about bone research

Breast Cancer - Recent findings from Boston University highlight research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Researchers at New University of Lisbon release new data on breast cancer

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - New carpal tunnel syndrome research from B.J. Papez and co-researchers described

Cataracts Risk Factors - Reports outline cataracts risk factors research from University of Otago

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine discuss research in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk factors

Clinical Trial Research - Reports from Aga Khan University describe recent advances in clinical trial research

Clinical Trial Research - Research reports on clinical trial research from Hong Kong Polytechnic University provide new insights

Colon Cancer Epidemiology - Reports summarize colon cancer epidemiology study results from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Oncology

Colon Cancer Genetics - New research on colon cancer genetics from German Cancer Research Center summarized

Cystotomy - Research from University of North Carolina in cystotomy provides new insights

Dementia - Report summarizes dementia study findings from University of Western Australia

Depression Risk Factors - Research reports from University of Michigan provide new insights into depression risk factors

Dermatology - Reports by A. Veeravagu and co-researchers describe recent advances in dermatology

Diabetes - New diabetes findings from M.A.M. Jacobsvanderbruggen and co-researchers published

Diabetes - Research reports on diabetes from F. Alsaraj and colleagues provide new insights

Diabetes - Studies from M. Boronat and co-researchers in the area of diabetes published

Diabetes - Study findings from University of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia provide new insights into diabetes

Drug Resistance - Research reports from J.C. Lucet and co-authors provide new insights into drug resistance

Drug Resistance - Scientists at Trinity College, Department of Clinical Medicine discuss research in drug resistance

Endometrial Cancer - New endometrial cancer study findings reported from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Enterobacteriaceae - Research data from R. Benami and colleagues update understanding of Enterobacteriaceae

Epidemiology - Studies in the area of epidemiology reported from University of North Carolina, Department of Epidemiology

Esophageal Cancer - New esophageal cancer study results reported from E.J. Kort et al

Family Medicine - New family medicine study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Manchester

Fatigue - New fatigue study results from State University of New York described

Gender Studies - T-Wave Morphology Parameters Open New Door to Cardiovascular Mortality Prognosis

Gestational Diabetes - Federal agency publishes information to help women, doctors, compare treatments for gestational diabetes

Head and Neck Cancer - Scientists at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital publish research in head and neck cancer

Headache and Migraine Therapy - Research on headache and migraine therapy described by scientists at University of Duisburg-Essen, Department of Neurology

Heart Attack - New heart attack data have been reported by A.P. Amin and co-authors

Heart Disease - New heart disease findings from Cumhuriyet University published

Hematologic Disease Risk Factors - Findings from Tohoku University broaden understanding of hematologic disease risk factors

Hepatic Resection - Research on hepatic resection described by scientists at Osaka City University, Medical Department

HIV/AIDS - Research from University of Pretoria provide new insights into HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS - Studies in the area of HIV/AIDS reported from Iwate Medical University

Human Papillomavirus Risk Factors - Studies from Peking Union Medical College, Medical College reveal new findings on human papillomavirus risk factors

Hyperthyroidism Risk Factors - New findings from C. van Noord and co-authors in the area of hyperthyroidism risk factors published

Hythiam, Inc. - Hythiam Presentation at Rodman and Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference to Be Simultaneously Webcast

Incontinence - Danderyd Hospital reports research in incontinence

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Prevention - Study findings from College of Medicine broaden understanding of irritable bowel syndrome prevention

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at University of Southern California

Life Sciences - Findings from Ghent University provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by researchers at Kyoto Prefectural University, Medical Department

Life Sciences - New life sciences in children study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Western Australia

Life Sciences - Researchers from Zhejiang University, Emergency Department report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences

Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from D.A. King and colleagues

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Investigators at National Health Research Institutes release new data on lung cancer risk factors

Menopause - Research from University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry provides new data on menopause

Neck Pain - Studies from University of Gothenburg in the area of neck pain described

Necrosis - Study findings from University of Edinburgh provide new insights into necrosis

Obesity and Diabetes - Findings from M. Rodriguezmoran and co-authors broaden understanding of obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports on obesity and diabetes findings from La Sapienza University provide new insights

Obesity and Diabetes - Reports outline obesity and diabetes research from K. Matsushita and colleagues

Obesity and Diabetes - Research from S. Phelan and co-researchers yields new findings on obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Researchers at University Hospital have published new data on obesity and diabetes

Obesity and Diabetes - Salix Receives FDA Marketing APPROVAL FOR Metozolv ODT (Orally Disintegrating Tablets) for Relief of Diabetic Gastroparesis and Symptomatic Documented GERD

Obstetrics - Recent findings from S. Borna and co-authors highlight research in obstetrics

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Data from University of Otago advance knowledge in obstetrics and gynecology

Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors - Scientists at Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center release new data on ovarian cancer risk factors

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Reports summarize pelvic organ prolapse study results from M.P. Dearaujo and co-researchers

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Researchers from Radboud University detail findings in pelvic organ prolapse

Peripheral Artery Disease - Findings in peripheral artery disease reported from City Hospital

Peripheral Artery Disease - Studies from H. Aronow and colleagues reveal new findings on peripheral artery disease

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Studies from S.P. Davison et al add new findings in the area of plastic and reconstructive surgery

Proliferative Retinopathy - Studies from Odense University provide new data on proliferative retinopathy

Prostate Cancer - Research on prostate cancer discussed by C. Halthur and co-researchers

Prostate Cancer - Research reports from Brigham and Women's Hospital provide new insights into prostate cancer

Quality of Life - Findings from G. Rohde and co-researchers advance knowledge in quality of life

Renal Cell Carcinoma - Research on renal cell carcinoma described by scientists at University of Belgrade

Small-vessel Disease Risk Factors - New small-vessel disease risk factors study findings have been reported by scientists at Jagiellonian University, Department of Neurology

Sports Medicine - Investigators at University of Palermo have published new data on sports medicine

Sports Medicine - Recent findings in sports medicine described by J. Dvorak and colleagues

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Findings in squamous cell carcinoma reported from Johns Hopkins University

Stem Cell Research - New stem cell research from Federal University described

Stem Cell Research - New stem cell research reported from University of Minnesota

Sudden Cardiac Death - Research from T. Thunenkotter et al has provided new information about sudden cardiac death

Targacept, Inc. - Data to be Presented on Multiple Targacept NNR Therapeutics at Society for Neuroscience Satellite Symposium

Thromboembolism - Recent findings in thromboembolism described by D.M. Beam and colleagues

Thrombosis - Research findings from Medical University of Vienna update understanding of thrombosis

Thrombosis - University of Vermont, Medical Department publishes research in thrombosis

Type 2 Diabetes - New type 2 diabetes study findings have been published by scientists at University of Dusseldorf

Type 2 Diabetes - Research on type 2 diabetes discussed by E. Dhanaraj and co-researchers

Type 2 Diabetes - Studies in the area of type 2 diabetes reported from Leiden University

University of North Carolina School of Medicine - Gene variant heightens risk of severe liver disease in cystic fibrosis

Vivakor, Inc. - Vivakor Announces Award of Grant from the National Institutes of Health-National Eye Institute

Weight Loss - VIVUS Announces Positive Results From Two Phase 3 Studies; Obese Patients on Qnexa Achieve Average Weight Loss up to 14.7% and Significant Improvements in Co-Morbidities

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women With Heart Disease - WomenHeart and P.A.D. Coalition Join Forces to Educate Women about Peripheral Arterial Disease