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Certain mutations in the DNA of the hepatitis B virus are associated with the development of liver cancer and may help predict which patients with HBV infections are at increased risk of the disease, according to a large meta-analysis. ... more

A similarity in brain disturbance between insects and people suffering from migraines, stroke and epilepsy points the way toward new drug therapies to address these conditions. ... more

Researchers have identified a new "feed-forward" pathway linking estrogen receptors in the membrane of the uterus to a process that increases local estrogen levels and promotes cell growth. ... more

Randomized controlled trials are considered the "gold standard" research method for assessing new medical treatments. But new research shows that the design of a remarkable 93 percent of 2235 so-called RCTs published in some Chinese medical journals during 1994 to 2005 was flawed, casting doubt on the reliability of research that is likely to influence medical decision-makers. ... more

Health problems of Indigenous peoples around the world are intimately tied to a number of unique factors, such as colonization, globalization, migration, and loss of land, language and culture. These factors remain even after the "typical" social problems facing the poor, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, and low education levels are addressed. ... more

This month UT Southwestern clinical experts discuss how to get relief from eczema, swimming safety for youngsters, avoiding Salmonella and the warning signs of type 1 diabetes. ... more

CombinatoRx has signed an all-stock merger agreement with Neuromed, a privately held Canadian biopharmaceutical company. Under the new agreement, CombinatoRx will issue approximately 36 million new shares of its stock to Neuromed stockholders. Each company will initially hold 50 percent of the merged organization. That number will be adjusted depending upon the outcome of the FDA #8217;s review of Exalgo, an opioid drug to treat chronic pain. Neuromed recently sold U.S. rights to Exalgo to Cov ... more

Thyroid cancer patients are able to maintain salivary gland function with the addition of lemon juice to therapy. Medscape Medical News ... more

Oral health is an important part of overall health. Left untreated, dental disease can interfere with a child €™s ability to eat, sleep, speak and learn. As we age, the implications of this disease become more severe. Decades of research have confirmed the associations between dental disease and serious lifelong ailments such as heart disease, stroke, [...] ... more

And the Democrats want this kind of care for our children?The NHS was told today to stop relying on charities to fill funding gaps after figures revealed many trusts would not pay the full cost of electric wheelchairs for disabled children. ation figures obtained by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign found children were subject to a postcode lottery in terms of equipment. Statistics from 54% of NHS trusts in England and Scotland revealed that disabled children in England are forced to wait five m ... more

Effective conservation can help reduce threat, expert says ... more

An advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted on Tuesday to recommend new restrictions on the popular pain relief drug acetaminophen (known in many other countries as paracetamol), which is found in many US top selling over the counter medications such as Tylenol, aspirin-free Anacin, Excedrin, and also in prescription drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet. ... more

Experts say patients should not worry about shaky data suggesting a possible slight cancer risk in people with type 2 diabetes who take Lantus, a long-acting insulin. ... more

A study shows that proton pump inhibitor therapy for 8 weeks induced acid-related symptoms in healthy volunteers after withdrawal, suggesting that rebound acid hypersecretion has clinical implications. Medscape Medical News ... more

A study suggests that monitoring bone mineral density in postmenopausal women in the first 3 years after starting treatment with a potent bisphosphonate is unnecessary and may be misleading. Medscape Medical News ... more

Ferumoxytol injection may be more effective than oral iron for anemic patients in all stages of chronic kidney disease. Medscape Medical News ... more

Beware the naked man in the seat next to you. He might be a deviant, he might be proud of what he has, or he could be bipolar.Keith Wright, 50, of the Bronx in New York, was taken into custody by airport authorities after he disrobed while sitting in his seat in the back of Flight 705 on Tuesday evening, authorities said. The plane was carrying about 148 passengers from Charlotte to Los Angeles, the airline said.Wright was unresponsive when a flight attendant asked him to put his clothes back on ... more

When the sleep aid shuts down one set of neurons, another set wakes up: study ... more

Although the tiny roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans has only 302 neurons in its entire nervous system, studies of this simple animal have significantly advanced our understanding of human brain function because it shares many genes and neurochemical signaling molecules with humans. Now researchers have found novel C. elegans neurochemical receptors, the discovery of which could lead to new therapeutic targets for psychiatric disorders if similar receptors are found in humans. ... more

The need for a clear set of rules governing genetic ancestry testing is becoming more urgent, according to experts, given the proliferation of private corporations that promise consumers insight into their genetic origins. ... more

Scientists have found a genetic explanation for why the new H1N1 "swine flu" virus has spread from person to person less effectively than other flu viruses. But researchers say the new strain bears watching as it could mutate. ... more

Andrew Alexander writes: "For a storied newspaper that cherishes its reputation for ethical purity, this comes pretty close to a public relations disaster." ... more

Cynosure, a manufacturer of lasers and light sources for medical and aesthetic use, has signed an agreement with Unilever to develop and commercialize light-based devices for home use. The multi-year agreement will focus on the skin rejuvenation segment of the marketplace, which aims to combat age-related wrinkles and lines. Unilever owns a number of popular home skincare brands, including Dove and Ponds. Westford, Mass.-based Cynosure hopes to leverage Unilever #8217;s marketing and distribut ... more

As you have read here and elsewhere, Apple #8217;s Steve Jobs recently underwent a liver transplant for a rare form of pancreatic cancer. He, however, is not talking publicly about his case, and Apple is tightly controlling the information surrounding Mr. Jobs #8217; health. Certainly, he is entitled to his medical privacy, but there are some who believe he should use his stature and celebrity to raise the awareness of pancreatic cancer. It is indeed one of the most dire diagnoses, with an ofte ... more

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Healthy people who take acid-blocking proton pump inhibitors for just a few months experienced reflux-related symptoms when they stopped taking them. ... more

New research describes a molecular tool that shows great promise as a therapeutic for human acute myeloid leukemia, a notoriously treatment-resistant blood cancer. The study describes exciting preclinical studies in which a new therapeutic approach selectively attacks human cancer cells grown in the lab and in animal models of leukemia. ... more

A new study reveals the genetic underpinnings of what causes lung cancer to quickly metastasize, or spread, to the brain and the bone -- the two most prominent sites of lung cancer relapse. ... more

More than 40 scientists, bioethicists, lawyers and science journal editors are calling on their colleagues, policy makers and the public to begin developing guidelines for the research and reproductive use of stem cell-derived eggs and sperm, even though such use may be a decade or more away. ... more

As childhood obesity rates continue to increase, experts agree that more information is needed about the implications of being overweight as a step toward reversing current trends. A new study has found that overweight children, especially girls, show signs of the negative consequences of being overweight as early as kindergarten. ... more

New research provides for the first time a solid scientific answer for the long-standing question of whether there is an association between preterm birth and brain malformations. ... more

Prostate cancer patients who receive brachytherapy and remain free of disease for five years or greater are unlikely to have a recurrence at 10 years, according to a new study. ... more

New research released today from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain €™s Scottish office, reveals that Scots are acting dangerously in the sun by using moisturisers, baby lotion and chip fat instead of high factor sun lotions.More ... more

New research released today from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain €™s Scottish office, reveals that Scots are acting dangerously in the sun by using moisturisers, baby lotion and chip fat instead of high factor sun lotions.More ... more

Even as we rush towards a similar model, it may be instructive to see how well nationalized health care's actually working out for our Neighbors to the North©. While in Chicago earlier this week (for our daughter's college orientation), my wife and I overheard a Quebecois gentleman, in the Windy City on business, telling his associates about health care, Canadian style. I was able to take some notes, which I'll share with you.When asked about Canadian health care, he responded "when you can get ... more

Many More Kids Vaccinated For Hepatitis A TB Vaccine May Be Fatal for Infants With HIV Colon Cancer Study Is Stopped U.S. Government to Seek Answer ... more

Pandemic virus affects lungs and stomach, whereas seasonal flu doesn't, researchers say ... more

And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say ... more

Ear evaluation urged for youngsters taking common antibacterial medication ... more

New research describes a molecular tool that shows great promise as a therapeutic for human acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a notoriously treatment-resistant blood cancer. The study, published by Cell Press in the July 2nd issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, describes exciting preclinical studies in which a new therapeutic approach selectively attacks human cancer cells grown in the lab and in animal models of leukemia. AML is a cancer of the white blood cells that has an extremely poor prognosi ... more

An HIV/AIDS vaccine called SAV001H, developed in Canada has passed safety tests in animals with the next step to begin human trials in the U.S. Trials of the new vaccine on animals have reportedly resulted in good anti-body reactions with no adverse effects. The vaccine was created by Dr. Chil-Yong Kang and his team at The Canadian University of Western Ontario partneted with Sumagen Canada, a subsidiary of the Korean pharmaceutical company. The vaccine has been submitted for approval to the U. ... more

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found a way to use a natural compound to stop one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. The research appears online this month in the journal Diabetes, a publication of the American Diabetes Association. an> The discovery of the compounds function in inflammation and blood vessel formation related to eye disease means scientists can now develop new therapies including eye drops to stop diabetic retinopathy, ... more

"In a major break with most other large companies, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Tuesday told the White House that it supports requiring employers to provide health insurance to workers, a centerpiece of President Barack Obama's effort to provide near-universal coverage to Americans," The Wall Street Journal reports. ... more

Health care is increasingly expensive, including for the insured, and many insurance plans offer only limited benefits and a false sense of security. The New York Times reports that "an estimated three-quarters of people who are pushed into personal bankruptcy by medical problems actually had insurance when they got sick or were injured. ... more

Comparative-Effectiveness Research - Implications of the Federal Coordinating Council's Report The New England Journal Of Medicine Comparative patient-centered information is essential to translating new discoveries into better health outcomes, accelerating the application of beneficial innovations, ... more

Some patients who suffer from recurrent cancer at the chest wall now have another option. The Radiation Oncology Department at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is one of a few hospitals nationwide to participate in a study which combines the use of the heat-sensitive chemotherapeutic agent ThermoDox® with microwave hyperthermia, or heat. ... more

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: PVCT), a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed patient accrual for its Phase 2 study of PH-10 for atopic dermatitis. PH-10 is the Company's topical drug for the treatment of dermatologic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition that includes some forms of eczema. ... more

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold wants to remind you of some steps you can take to ensure a safe and healthy Fourth of July. Food Safety Picnics and cookouts top the list of summer activities. But remember, special precautions need to be taken when preparing and serving food during warm weather to avoid foodborne illnesses like salmonellosis. ... more

Summer is the season for sizzling - steaks, chicken, ribs, veggie kabobs and much more. The Connecticut Department of Public Health reminds everyone that food safety is essential when grilling outdoors and offers tips to ensure that family barbecues and backyard picnics remain fun, healthy outings. ... more

Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving $3.75 million federal grant to expand access to health care in Hartford for low-income women nearing childbirth to ensure their newborns get a healthy start. "Our children are our most precious resource and the health of a child is intrinsic to the health of the mother," stated Governor Rell. ... more

Most knee replacement patients are between the ages of 60 and 80 years old. In some cases, younger patients with traumatic knee injuries may also require a total knee replacement. However the most common diagnosis is osteoarthritis. If you are prevented from carrying out your everyday activities due to pain or discomfort in the knee, then you may have arthritis of some kind. ... more

HCL plc, the UK's largest health and social care recruitment agency, said the Government's proposals to reform the NHS by devolving power to frontline professionals and patients will mean a greater need for flexible staffing and more collaboration between the public and private sectors. ... more

An additional 30 million bed nets, the development of life-saving new treatments and new funding to increase access to anti-malarial drugs are announced today in a package of measures by International Development Secretary, Douglas Alexander, as the UK continues its fight to rid the world of malaria. ... more

Researchers have found that embryonic stem cells and skin cells reprogrammed into embryonic-like cells have inherent molecular differences, demonstrating for the first time that the two cell types are clearly distinguishable from one another. ... more

Researchers have found a way to use a natural compound to stop one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. ... more

Researchers have discovered that gene mutations that once helped humans survive may increase the possibility for diseases, including cancer. ... more

I think I got Susan Perry of MinnPost.com turned on to the controversy surrounding the bill co-sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Regardless of how she got inspired, Perry is now all over the story, adding a new posting today. She adds the fact that noted breast cancer author Dr. Susan Love opposes the legislation, adding her name to a long list of critics. Excerpt from the new posting: One of the most contentious issues of the bill is its emphasis on breast se ... more

The Politico.com story about the Washington Post "pay for access" proposal isn't astonishing to Merrill Goozner, who writes: It's a long standing practice by one of the few sections of the news business that remains profitable -- the newsletter and trade journal business. There's also a vibrant conference sponsorship industry that sells exclusive access to top government officials. ce, a Texas-based outfit called Pharma Education Concepts, Ltd. is running one of its trademarked "Pharma Confer ... more

Roche announced today that the Phase III study BRAVO showed Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) improved vision, as measured by the primary endpoint of mean change from baseline in best-corrected visual acuity at six months, in patients with macular edema due to branch retinal vein occlusion. ... more

All participants at higher risk for lung cancer interpreted the results correctly compared with 55% of those in the lower-risk group. Medscape Medical News ... more

The first H1N1 infection found to be resistant to the antiviral Tamiflu represents an "isolated case" with "no public health implication" at this time, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday. Reuters Health Information ... more

A single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the breast cancer gene ABCC11 is closely associated with wet-type earwax and axillary osmidrosis, Japanese scientists report in the June issue of The FASEB Journal, a publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Reuters Health Information ... more

Cervical ultrasound to determine the need for cervical cerclage does not improve outcomes over those obtained with history-indicated placement, according to a report in the June American Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology. Reuters Health Information ... more

Many oncology patients do not receive appropriate VTE prophylaxis as recommended by practice guidelines, despite the high rates of associated morbidity and mortality. Medscape Medical News ... more

Even under the most favorable assumptions, the HPV vaccine was not found to be cost effective, Dutch researchers report. Medscape Medical News ... more

Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Depression Diabetic Neuropathy ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Menopause and Osteoporosis Pr ... more

Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter ... more

Inter Press Service News Agency examines the prevalence of obstetric fistula in the southern region of Senegal. According to state reproductive health officials in the town of Kolda, 58 percent of births take place at home without medical assistance. ... more

Michigan from 1992 to 2007 experienced improvements in rates of teenage pregnancies, smoking among pregnant women, and six other indicators of maternal and infant health, though there was an increase in out-of-wedlock births and low-birthweight infants, according to a Michigan League for Human Services report issued Tuesday, the Detroit News reports. ... more

A new poll conducted by CNN and the Opinion Research Corporation released Wednesday says that 51 percent of people favor the president's health reform plan while 45 percent oppose it, CNN reports. ... more

Two doctors with over 30 years of experience spoke with National Public Radio about how medicine has changed over their careers, and what they expect to see come out of the current health reform debate. Dr. Greg Darrow, a family physician from New Mexico who favors a single-payer system, said the demands of the business-side of his group practice often interfere with the quality of his care. ... more

Pfizer Australia announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the local distribution rights for THELIN® (Sitaxentan sodium), an oral, once-daily highly selective endothelin receptor antagonist, indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients with NYHA/WHO Functional Class III symptoms to improve exercise ability. ... more

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara and several other institutions have found laboratory evidence that a cluster of peptides may be the toxic agent in Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say the discovery may lead to new drugs for the disease. ... more

The Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) Global Health Conference continues today, with the focus turning towards our own backyard. Medical Students will join leaders in Indigenous health to discuss and debate possible strategies to address the 17-year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. ... more

MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; Prime Standard Segment, TecDAX) and the University of Melbourne announced today an agreement to cooperate on investigating new therapeutic applications for MorphoSys's MOR103 program. MOR103, a HuCAL antibody against human GM-CSF (Granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor), is currently in development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ... more

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reminding swimmers and skiers to take precautions to avoid infection from Naegleria fowleri, an ameba assumed to be present in all rivers, lakes, ponds, tanks and streams. The ameba can cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis, or PAM, an infection of the brain. Though PAM is rare, it is almost always fatal. ... more

Tooth-colored fillings may be more attractive than silver ones, but the bonds between the white filling and the tooth quickly age and degrade. A Medical College of Georgia researcher hopes a new nanotechnology technique will extend the fillings' longevity. ... more

Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) announced that it has completed the analysis and validation of the preliminary results of a Phase II, 514-patient study evaluating the efficacy and safety of SEP-225289 for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, including patients with melancholic and atypical features. ... more

Sucampo Pharma Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCMP), today reported top-line results from its phase 2 clinical trial of orally administered cobiprostone for the prevention of gastric ulcers and other gastrointestinal injuries in patients treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). ... more

Schizophrenia is a devastating mental disease, thought to be caused by the interaction of both genetic and environmental factors. Because there is no biochemical test that can identify the disorder, physicians rely upon the recognition of its symptoms - which can include auditory hallucinations and paranoia - in order to make their diagnosis. ... more

Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have played a major role in an international effort that has shown, for the first time, that modern genetic technologies can solve the riddle of how gene variations lead to schizophrenia. ... more

Pfizer Inc announced that it has updated the U.S. product labeling for CHANTIX® (varenicline), a prescription aid to smoking cessation treatment, to communicate important safety information in a boxed warning as well as in revised warnings and precautions. These updates are based on post-marketing reports and are being made in agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ... more

Liver transplantation offers a good chance for survival for patients with drug induced acute liver failure, however, certain pre-transplant factors are associated with worse outcomes. Patients who are on life support, who have elevated serum creatinine, and children whose liver failure was caused by antiepileptic drugs did not fare as well after transplantation. ... more

Take Care Health Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walgreens (NYSE:WAG) (NASDAQ:WAG) and the largest and most comprehensive provider of convenient care clinics and worksite health and wellness centers in the country, is now offering a new set of procedures for skin conditions and minor injury treatments. ... more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Multaq tablets (dronedarone) to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (heart rhythm disorders). The drug is approved to be used in patients whose hearts have returned to normal rhythm or who will undergo drug or electric-shock treatment to restore a normal heart beat. ... more

The July issue of NIH News in Health is now available. Featured stories cover body image and drinking water to stay hydrated. Also, check out the health capsules and the featured Web site. ... more

For couples beginning infertility treatments, an accelerated path to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can offer a shorter time to pregnancy, cost savings of nearly US$10,000, and a lowered risk o ... more

Mike Allen reports: For $25,000 to $250,000, The Washington Post is offering lobbyists and association executives off-the-record, nonconfrontational access to "those powerful few" -- Obama administration officials, members of Congress, and the paper's own reporters and editors. shing offer is detailed in a flier circulated Wednesday to a health care lobbyist, who provided it to a reporter because the lobbyist said he feels it's a conflict for the paper to charge for access to, as the flier says ... more

Kids watching food commercials consumed 45 percent more snacks, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Obesity, Obesity in Children ... more

Some typical triggers Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Neck Injuries and Disorders ... more

Precautions you should take Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Fire Safety ... more

Researchers urge more temperate prescribing of amoxicillin in kids Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Antibiotics, Children's Health, Ear Infections ... more

Even inactive herpes virus can cause inflammation, transplant rejection, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Eye Diseases, Herpes Simplex, Organ Transplantation ... more

Eight of 10 states with highest number of obese adults are in the South, report says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Statistics, Obesity, Obesity in Children ... more

'Something has changed,' researcher says, but just what remains unclear Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Celiac Disease ... more

Researchers say it may hold key to understanding how to repair the organ Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Stem Cells ... more

Women who maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy have children with bigger and stronger bones than women with poorer quality diets, according to the results of a study presented Tuesday at the National Osteoporosis Society Conference in Manchester, UK. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Nutrition, Pregnancy ... more

Finding shows promise for treating age-related loss of strength, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Hormones, Men's Health, Seniors' Health ... more

Reports link Chantix and Zyban to risk of psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Drug Safety, Quitting Smoking ... more

Devices that simultaneously take a PET scan and a CT scan can eliminate unnecessary surgery for lung cancer, although they do little to save lives, researchers in Denmark reported on Wednesday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: CT Scans, Lung Cancer, Nuclear Scans ... more

Researchers suspect overuse as a cause, but note that other costs are down Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage ... more

Study uncovers possible benefit, though, in stemming vision loss Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Blood Pressure Medicines, Diabetic Eye Problems, Diabetic Kidney Problems ... more

Lack of improvement in death rates, experts say, may be because recipients are sicker Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: CPR, Seniors' Health ... more

Zapping the brain with a mild electrical current appears to help patients with a difficult-to-treat form of cerebral palsy, French researchers said on Wednesday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Cerebral Palsy, Movement Disorders ... more

Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Alcohol, Health Facilities, Men's Health ... more

A report from researchers at the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States examines how $577 million in PEPFAR funding between 2004 and 2008 was used in Zambia, PlusNews/IRIN reports. ... more

Three Republican senators took their case against Democrats' health reform to a Texas Medical Center gathering Tuesday, warning that a government insurance option is a "gateway to a single-payer system," The Houston Chronicle reports. Sens. John Cornyn, Texas, John McCain, Ariz. and Mitch McConnell, Ky. met at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. ... more

"Labor unions are showing their increasing displeasure over [health reform] financing proposals that target their healthcare benefits by launching attack ads against key lawmakers, causing the Senate's leading advocate of taxing such benefits to seek an end to one especially aggressive campaign," Congress Daily reports. ... more

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control "has prioritized testing" for HIV and offered free or low-cost testing at events in conjunction with National HIV Testing Day last week, an Orangeburg Times and Democrat editorial states, adding, "The importance of testing is not to be forgotten the other 364 days of the year. ... more

UCB and Biogen Idec announced today the discontinuation of the Phase II clinical trial of CDP323 for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). Preliminary interim efficacy analysis showed that patients enrolled in this clinical trial did not benefit as expected from CDP323 compared to placebo after a six month treatment period. ... more

Tiffany Niemoller, a 5th year MD/PhD student at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Schools of Medicine and Graduate Studies, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $148,480 over four years by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. A training grant for individual predoctoral students, the Ruth L. ... more

The public was well-served today with the release of a report by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) about hospital-acquired infection rates at specific facilities in New York State. But more information is needed about how to correct these problems, such the high rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections identified in the report. ... more

The UN is launching, on Wednesday the 1st of July 2009, a ten-day initiative intended to reach out to 10,000 people in Uganda through mobile phones to demonstrate the reach and potential use of mobile phones in health information and promotion. ... more

Johnson Johnson has announced that Axel Ullrich, Ph.D., director of the Department of Molecular Biology at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Germany, whose discoveries have led to novel cancer therapies including Herceptin® (trastuzumab) , is the winner of the 2009 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research. An independent committee of world-renowned scientists selected Dr. ... more

Today, the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, said he was determined to keep the issue of maternal mortality high on the agenda of the G8 summit in Italy next week. Speaking after meeting with midwives and doctors from the Global Maternal Mortality Campaign, the Prime Minister said: "It's outrageous that one woman dies every minute in childbirth, despite an agreement to tackle this in 2000. ... more

The 2009 Neuroscience Prize of The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation is being awarded to Jeffrey Hall, professor of neurogenetics at the University of Maine; Michael Rosbash, professor and director of the National Center for Behavioral Genomics at Brandeis University; and Michael Young, professor and head of the Laboratory of Genetics at Rockefeller University. ... more

Start, a lifestyle-changing fitness program at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, currently is enrolling adults over age 40 for its summer session. Beginning July 18, sports medicine professionals will guide participants through fitness and education sessions twice weekly for three months, preparing them to run or walk the 5K portion of the Richard S. ... more

Janet Davison Rowley, MD, a founder in the field of cancer cytogenetics and a renowned leader in molecular oncology, will receive the 2009 Genetics Prize of The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation. ... more

Responding to scientists' need to measure organic contaminants in human body fluids, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has recently made four new Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) available for purchase. ... more

Mental Health America announced the establishment of a Regional Policy Council made up of 10 affiliate policy leaders from around the country to strengthen its state advocacy work. ... more

A scary unknown for many children, the prospect of surgery can cause intense preoperative anxiety. While some amount of stress is normal, what many parents do not know is that extreme anxiety before surgery can contribute to the occurrence of emergence delirium, a distressing incidence of acute behavioral changes experienced when "waking up" from anesthesia. ... more