USP Chief Science Officer Darrell Abernethy To Receive ACCP Distinguished Service Award
The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention is pleased to announce that its chief science officer, Darrell Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D., will be honored with the American College of Clinical Pharmacology's (ACCP) Nathaniel T. Kwit Memorial Distinguished Service Award at the 2008 ACCP Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa., September 14-16. Dr. Read more...
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$10.9M NCI Grant For Studies Of Virus Cancer Models
A team of researchers from Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) and the University's College of Veterinary Medicine have received a $10.9 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to further their studies of retrovirus-associated cancer. Read more...
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New Kind Of MRI Enables Study Of Magnets For Computer Memory
What is there to see inside a magnet that's smaller than the head of a pin? Quite a lot, say physicists who've invented a new kind of MRI technique to do just that. The technique may eventually enable the development of extremely small computers, and even give doctors a new tool for studying the plaques in blood vessels that play a role in diseases such as heart disease. Read more...
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New Computer, Most Powerful At Johns Hopkins, Will Speed Disease Research
A federal grant will allow Johns Hopkins researchers to purchase a powerful $2 million computer that will speed up their efforts to find new ways to diagnose and treat brain disease, heart illnesses, cancer and other medical ailments. Read more...
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State-Of-The-Art Research Equipment Funded By NIH Awards Of More Than $33 Million
The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced that it will provide $33.3 million for 20 High-End Instrumentation (HEI) grants to fund the latest generation of advanced research equipment. Read more...
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Government Retiree Health Care Crisis: New Paper Addresses The Myths And Realities
While some states are taking adequate steps to address the cost of retiree health-care benefits, others - including New Jersey, New York, California and North Carolina - are facing tens of billions of dollars in so-called "unfunded liabilities." The myths and realities of this potential crisis are laid out in a new issue brief written by Dr. Read more...
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Public Concerns Increasing Over Nanotechnology
Educating the public about nanotechnology and other complex but emerging technologies causes people to become more "worried and cautious" about the new technologies' prospective benefits, according to a recent study by researchers at North Carolina State University. Read more...
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More Honours Awarded By The American Society For Microbiology
The 2008 American Society for Microbiology (ASM) bioMerieux Sonnenwirth Award for Leadership in Clinical Microbiology was presented to Geraldine S. Hall, Staff, Department of Microbiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio. Read more...
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Immigrant Youths Explore Identity In High School
Children from immigrant families are assumed to give up their families' ethnic and cultural background in order to assimilate with American culture. But a new study shows that in fact, they find ways to combine their cultural heritage with their identification as members of American society, especially during the high school years. Read more...
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Increased Risk For Disabilities After Preterm Birth
Premature birth is associated with various life-long problems. Still, many premature children seem to function very well as adults according to a new large and comprehensive study from Norway. Recent advances in perinatal care have increased the survival rates of premature babies. Read more...
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American Society For Microbiology Honors, October 25 - October 28, 2008
American Society for Microbiology honors Eric Skaar The 2008 American Society for Microbiology (ASM) ICAAC Young Investigator Award will be presented to Eric Skaar, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Sponsored by Merck, U.S. Read more...
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Senate Passage Of AIDS, TB And Malaria Bill An Important Step Forward, Says Africa Action
Wednesday evening, the U.S. Senate voted to reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) with an overwhelming 80-16 majority. Read more...
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The HFSP Journal Publishes New Article On The Impact Of Mechanical Stimulation On The Initiation Of Colon Cancer
The HFSP Journal, the new interdisciplinary journal for scientists conducting high quality, innovative research at the interface between biology and the physical sciences is pleased to announce that the latest article on the impact of mechanical stimulation on the initiation of colon cancer in now available online at http://hfspj.aip.org. Read more...
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The ED Conversation Dilemma: Forty Percent Of Men With ED Don't Talk To Their Doctor, Survey Finds
A new survey reveals that while 82 percent of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) surveyed recognize it as an indicator of other health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, nearly 40 percent have never discussed the condition with their doctors. Read more...
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Bob Schieffer - Facing The Nation's Diabetes Crisis
Legendary news anchor Bob Schieffer may "face the nation" every Sunday on CBS, but over the last seven years he's also faced something else: diabetes. Read more...
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FDA Reaches Settlement With California Hearing Device Maker
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reached a settlement with California hearing device manufacturer Advanced Bionics LLC and its president and CEO Jeffrey Greiner over alleged violations of federal law. Read more...
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One In Four Pregnant Women Do Not Feel Well Informed By Their Gynaecologist
A survey carried out among 250 pregnant women showed that 24% of them do not feel adequately informed by their gynaecologist, and almost half do not take part in any prenatal course. Read more...
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Modified Virus Used To Treat Prion Disease In Mice
A treatment that prolongs survival in mice with prion disease has been found in research led by Dr Giovanna Mallucci at the Medical Research Council Prion Unit at UCL (University College London). Examples of prion diseases include vCJD and kuru in humans and BSE in cows. The results are published in PNAS. Read more...
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FDA Launches Fellowship Program To Develop Pipeline Of Scientists, Other Professionals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is launching a two-year fellowship program aimed at attracting scientists, engineers and health professionals to the agency. The FDA Commissioner's Fellowship Program will provide participants with advanced training in the scientific analysis involved in the safety and regulatory decisions unique to the agency's mission. Read more...
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Fresh Tomatoes Now Available In The Domestic Market Are Not Associated With The Current Salmonella Outbreak, Says FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is updating its warning to consumers nationwide concerning the outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul. After a lengthy investigation, the FDA has determined that fresh tomatoes now available in the domestic market are not associated with the current outbreak. As a result, the agency is removing its June 7 warning against eating certain types of red raw tomatoes. Read more...
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World Health Organization Restores Permanent International Presence In Iraq
WHO (the World Health Organization) has resumed the permanent placement of international staff in Iraq after five years. This move will strengthen WHO's support to the Iraqi government in responding to humanitarian crises, reforming healthcare system and prioritizing health services. Foreign staff were withdrawn after the August 2003 terrorist attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad. Read more...
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American Diabetes Association Urges Congress To Examine Ravages Of Childhood Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) today, applauded Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT), Ranking Member Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and members of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families for holding a hearing on, "Childhood Obesity: The Declining Health of America's Next Generation." Appearing before the Committee was Francine Kaufman, M.D. Read more...
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Recall Of Sandoz Timolol Ophthalmic Solution 0.25% And Sandoz Timolol Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% Due To Potential Health Risk, Canada
Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the prescription drug Sandoz Timolol Ophthalmic Solution in 0.25% and 0.5% strengths, because some bottles may contain more of the active ingredient (timolol maleate) than indicated on the label, exposing patients to an increased risk of adverse events. Sandoz Timolol Ophthalmic Solution 0.25% and 0. Read more...
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California Academy Of Family Physicians Lauds Congress On Medicare Veto Override; Call On CA Legislators To Similarly Rescind Medi-Cal Cuts
The California Academy of Family Physicians today congratulated the state's Congressional delegation on protecting seniors' health care by overriding President Bush's veto of key Medicare legislation. Both the House and Senate yesterday rejected the President's attempt to block legislation canceling a 10.6% cut in physician pay that took effect July 1 in the federal Medicare program. Read more...
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China Can't Fully Fix Air Quality Problem For Olympics According To URI Researcher
The outlook for air quality in Beijing during the Olympics is borderline, and there's little that the Chinese government can do to improve it. That's the conclusion drawn by a University of Rhode Island atmospheric chemist who analyzed pollution data collected regularly for the last five years by Chinese scientists. Read more...
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Most Comprehensive View Of Mammalian Transcriptome Reported - Applied Biosystems SOLiD System Used To Survey Mouse Stem Cell RNA Landscape
Scientists from the University of Queensland, Australia and Applied Biosystems Inc. (NYSE:ABI) have teamed together to conduct the most comprehensive analysis to date of a mammalian transcriptome, the vast collection of RNAs transcribed from a mouse genome. Read more...
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American Public Health Association Applauds New Report On Health Impacts Of Climate Change
In support of continued efforts to research and analyze the health impacts of climate change, the American Public Health Association (APHA) applauds today's release by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of a report that discusses the potential impacts of climate change on human health, human welfare and communities in the United States. Read more...
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Sophie Suffers From A Rare Form Of Mitochondrial Disease That Has Made Her Muscles Extremely Weak, Website Launched
A new website has been created by the parents of a child who suffers from a serious, incurable illness, to tell their story and provide information for other parents who are going through similar experiences. The website - www.thesophiestory.co.uk - has a links page, a blog, photos, medical information, an email mailing list, and their own story from the beginning. Read more...
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Pharmacy Educators Break Science's Boundaries At 2008 AACP/AFPC Annual Meeting And Seminars
Academic pharmacy is poised to make a significant impact in international health and economic issues. At the 2008 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) Annual Meeting and Seminars, Angus Deaton, Ph.D. Read more...
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Premera Partners With American Cancer Society To Offer Tobacco Cessation Program - Highest Quit Rate For Employer-Based Programs In The Nation
To help its members regain control of their health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide Premera members with their best opportunity to break nicotine's addictive grip - the ACS Tobacco Cessation Program - that has the highest quit rate - 49 percent - for employer-sponsored programs in the nation. Read more...
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By 2012, Legitimate Generics Will Account For 20% Of Brazil's Pharmaceuticals And Healthcare Market
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Brazil Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2008" report to their offering. The "Brazil Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report" provides independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on Brazils pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry. Brazil's pharmaceutical market remains one of the bright spots globally, having posted 17. Read more...
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FDA Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) For Expanded Indication Of LibiGel® In FSD For Female Sexual Dysfuntion
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX) announced today that it successfully has completed and reached an additional agreement with the U.S. Read more...
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ERBITUX® (Cetuximab) Receives Approval In Japan For Use In Advanced Colorectal Cancer
ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL), a global leader in the development and commercialization of novel antibodies to treat cancer, today announced that ERBITUX® (cetuximab) has received marketing authorization in Japan for use in treating patients with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Read more...
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Start Of Phase II Clinical Trial With TRIOLEX™ (HE3286) In Type-2 Diabetes Patients; Sites Expanded To Accelerate Enrollment
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:HEPH), the world leader in the development of a new class of small molecule compounds based on endogenous adrenal steroid hormones, announced that it has commenced a Phase II clinical trial with its oral drug candidate TRIOLEX™ (HE3286) in type 2 diabetes patients, and that it is expanding the number of clinical sites to accelerate enrollment. Read more...
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Inovio Biomedical's First Proprietary DNA Vaccine Achieves 100% Protection Against Avian Flu In Pre-Clinical Testing
Inovio Biomedical Corporation (AMEX:INO), a leader in enabling the development of DNA vaccines using a proprietary electroporation-based DNA delivery platform, announced recently pre-clinical results from two proprietary plasmid DNA-based universal influenza vaccine candidates using the company's proprietary electroporation delivery technology and, specifically, a new intradermal device. Read more...
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Somalia Faces Dire Crossroads As Insecurity And Drought Combine
The United Nations World Food Programme said today that attacks on aid workers on the ground and threats to ships delivering food aid to Somalia, are jeopardising the lives of millions who now need urgent food assistance. "Somalia is at a dire crossroads," said Peter Goossens, WFP's Country Director for Somalia at a news conference today in London. Read more...
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Averting Postsurgical Infections In Kids: Give Antibiotics Within Hour Before First Incision, Researchers Say
Giving children preventive antibiotics within one hour before they undergo spinal surgery greatly reduces the risk for serious infections after the surgery, suggests a Johns Hopkins study to be published in the August issue of Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal (also available online ahead of print). Read more...
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Regular Walking Protects The Masai Against Cardiovascular Disease
Scientists have long been puzzled by how the Masai can avoid cardiovascular disease despite having a diet rich in animal fats. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet believe that their secret is in their regular walking. There is strong evidence that the high consumption of animal fats increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Read more...
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New, Informative European Association Of Urology Website Launched Urologyweek.org
The European Association of Urology (EAU) launched a new website recently as platform for the promotional activities for the first European Urology Week, which will be organised from 15 to 19 September. www.urologyweek.org is a general public-oriented site which should provide people with information about urological conditions and when to seek help from a urologist. Read more...
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An ID For Alzheimer's?
Every aging baby boomer listens for the footsteps of Alzheimer's, and for good reason: It's estimated that 10 million American boomers will develop the disease. The need to develop preventative strategies, ideally long before Alzheimer's destructive, clinical symptoms appear, is critical. Read more...
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ITunes Allows Radiologists To Save, Sort And Search Personal Learning Files
iTunes has the ability to manage and organize PDF files just as easy as music files, allowing radiologists to better organize their personal files of articles and images, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Renji Hospital and Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine in Shanghai, China. Read more...
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Analysis Of Quickly Stopped Rx Orders Provides New Tool For Reducing Medical Errors
By studying medication orders that are withdrawn ("discontinued") by physicians within 45 minutes of their origination, researchers at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have demonstrated a systematic and efficient method of identifying prescribing errors. Read more...
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Medicare Change Sheds Light On New Infection Precaution Measures
As part of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Rule-1553-P, effective October 1, 2008, Medicare will no longer pay for eight conditions that can be acquired by patients during hospital stays that could have been reasonably prevented by following evidence based guidelines. Read more...
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Elderly Falls Cut By 11 Percent With Education And Intervention
Commonly viewed as an inevitable consequence of aging and often ignored in clinical practice, falls among the elderly were cut by 11 percent when researchers at Yale School of Medicine used a combination of fall prevention educational campaigns and interventions aimed at encouraging clinicians to incorporate fall-risk assessment and management into their practices. Read more...
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Killer Kevlar - Clothing That Shields From Germs
Protective clothing worn by firemen and other emergency workers may soon get a germ-fighting upgrade. Researchers in South Dakota report progress toward the first Kevlar fabrics that can kill a wide range of infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and the spores that cause anthrax. Read more...
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'Snow Flea Antifreeze Protein' Could Help Improve Organ Preservation
Scientists in Illinois and Pennsylvania are reporting development of a way to make the antifreeze protein that enables billions of Canadian snow fleas to survive frigid winter temperatures. Read more...
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Surgical Renal Ischemia: A Contemporary Overview
UroToday.com - The topic of warm ischemic kidney injury has received renewed attention given the increased use of partial nephrectomy (PN) for renal cell carcinoma. Contemporary data in the PN literature support that warm ischemia time of 30 minutes or less is associated with minimal kidney injury. Read more...
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Association Between Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen Level, Liver Function Tests And Lipid Profile In Healthy Men
UroToday.com - In the online version of the BJU International, a group of Korean investigators has reported on the impact of liver function and lipid parameters on PSA levels. The liver is involved in eliminating serum PSA, but the kidneys and lungs are not. Free PSA is eliminated by the kidneys, but due to its molecular size, PSA bound to larger proteins is cleared through the liver. Read more...
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The 1st Pan-American Congress On Aesthetic And Anti-Aging Medicine
The 1st Pan-American Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine will be held from 4 to 6 September 2008 at the Palace of Congress of Montréal (Canada), under the aegis of the WOSAAM World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine and with the support of many international Societies and renowned scientists. Read more...
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Impact Of Surgical Volume On The Rate Of Lymph Node Metastases In Patients Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy
UroToday.com - In this online publication by Dr. Alberto Briganti and associates that appears in European Urology, the authors hypothesized that surgical volume (SV) is related to the detection rate of lymph node invasion (LNI) in a single-institution cohort of men treated with radical prostatectomy (RP) and extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND). Read more...
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