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Fri, 9 May 2008 13:15:00 GMT

Two-year-old boy suffers from Alzheimer's

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Fri, 9 May 2008 13:15:00 GMT

Assays Predict Clinical Efficacy of Infliximab in Crohn's Disease

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Fri, 9 May 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Cytopia Announces Novel Anti-Cancer Drug Development Collaboration

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cytopia Limited (ASX: CYT) today announced that it has entered into an anti-cancer drug discovery and development collaboration with Cancer Therapeutics CRC Pty Ltd. This agreement leverages Cytopia's
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:06:00 GMT

Orbital floor triamcinolone acetonide injections for the management of active non-infectious uveitis

To evaluate the effect of orbital floor triamcinolone acetonide (OFTA) injections on inflammation and visual acuity in active non-infectious uveitis. Monocentre, retrospective study in 94 eyes (86 patients) with acute non-infectious uveitis receiving a
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:03:00 GMT

ACP says Medicare cuts will hurt physicians in small practices

(Washington) - Noting that many physicians across the country who lead small practices are at a business breaking point, David M. Dale, MD, FACP, president of the (ACP) testified today before the House Small Business Committee. Dr. Dale emphasized that
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:59:00 GMT

Good and bad News About Strep Infection

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Group B streptococcus is a serious infection among newborns as well as adults. New research finds new guidelines for prevention of Strep B in newborns are working to reduce the number of cases, but this latest research finds an
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Putting a Stop to Childhood Cancer

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A chromosome region that raises the risk of neuroblastoma -- a usually deadly childhood cancer -- has been discovered. Scientists have uncovered common DNA variations in chromosome 6 that are linked to the development of an
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Caution Over Anti-Obesity Drugs for Kids

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new class of anti-obesity drugs that suppress appetite through receptors in the brain could affect visual development in children. Scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Free AIDS drugs slash death rate in Malawi - study

Providing free AIDS drugs to people in northern Malawi has slashed adult mortality rates, vindicating a recent ramp-up in treatment in poor parts of rural Africa, researchers said on Friday. Just eight months after a free clinic opened in Karonga Town in
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:49:00 GMT

Pneumococcal Conjugate Polysaccharide Vaccine Promising in Elderly

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Fri, 9 May 2008 12:45:00 GMT

Today's Globe: drug deaths, covering more uninsured, diabetes with arthritis, lead in jewelry, Caritas hires, Medicare marketing curbs, drug-ad limits

Deaths from drugs and alcohol in Boston soared dramatically in 2006, an increase fueled by cheap heroin, the allure of crystal methamphetamine, and the widespread availability of addictive prescription medications. The authority overseeing the state's
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:44:00 GMT

Invitrogen Scientists Link microRNA Sequences to Cancer Using RNA Samples from BioServe

In research demonstrating that RNA previously thought to have no biological relevance may be of use for therapeutic and diagnostic targets, Invitrogen Corporation and BioServe announced that their technologies identified noncoding RNAs that were
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:42:00 GMT

$2.4 Million Allocated for South Carolina HIV Treatment Program

South Carolina lawmakers have approved the allocation of $2.4 million through the federally funded AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which will provide treatment for low-income people living with HIV, local newspaper The State reports (thestate.com,
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:37:00 GMT

Attitudes to mental health remain broadly sympathetic

'Most people hold reasonable views about mental illness. But the attitudes of a stubborn minority reflect enduring prejudices that should not be acceptable in today's society. Public attitudes in England towards people with mental health problems remain
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:37:00 GMT

Cytopia Announces Novel Anti-Cancer Drug Development Collaboration

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cytopia Limited Cytopia will retain an option over exclusive commercialization rights for any drug candidates delivered by the collaboration. Should Cytopia choose not to exercise this option, Cancer
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:32:00 GMT

State Ranks of Incident Cancer Burden due to Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 2003

Given links between obesity and cancer, we estimated incident cancer burden due to overweight and obesity at the state level in the United States. Using state rankings by per capita burden of incident cancer cases diagnosed in 2003 that were related to
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:17:00 GMT

Genomic analysis of estrogen cascade reveals histone variant H2A.Z associated with breast cancer progression

AbstractWe demonstrate an integrated approach to the study of a transcriptional regulatory cascade involved in the progression of breast cancer and we identify a protein associated with disease progression. Using chromatin immunoprecipitation and genome
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:17:00 GMT

Recent Advances on the Molecular Mechanisms Involved in the Drug Resistance of Cancer Cells and Novel Targeting Therapies

This review summarizes the recent knowledge obtained on the molecular mechanisms involved in the intrinsic and acquired resistance of cancer cells to current cancer therapies. We describe the cascades that are often altered in cancer cells during cancer
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:16:00 GMT

Prostate cancer and metastasis initiating stem cells

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Fri, 9 May 2008 12:16:00 GMT

The role of early life genistein exposures in modifying breast cancer risk FREE

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Fri, 9 May 2008 12:15:00 GMT

Asbestos, dialysis woes hit hospital

Asbestos, dialysis woes hit hospital There are no comments for this article. News Site designed and managed by CCN New Ventures. Managing Editor: Omatie Lyder, Head of TV Dominic Kalipersad,
Fri, 9 May 2008 12:08:00 GMT

Reducing Hospital Stays for Patients Discharged to Nursing Homes: An Evolving Program

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Fri, 9 May 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Not In My Back Garden - Government Figures Show Mental Health Stigma Is Still Rife, UK

Mental health charity Rethink has branded findings released by the Department of Health on attitudes towards people with mental health problems as 'shocking, ignorant, and unacceptable in today's society.' The DH's survey statistics show that: - 1 in 8
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:58:00 GMT

New Guidance Issued By BTS/SIGN Supports Use Of Single Inhaler For Maintenance And Relief In Asthmatic Patients, UK

New guidelines issued by the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) include for the first time, the practice of prescribing a single combination inhaler for both maintenance and reliever therapy in adults
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:58:00 GMT

Attitudes To Mental Health Remain Broadly Sympathetic, Department Of Health, UK

Public attitudes in England towards people with mental health problems remain broadly sympathetic, according to a new survey by the Department of Health. The public is generally understanding of people with mental health problems, with 85% thinking they
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:58:00 GMT

Synexus Increases Osteoporosis Clinical Trial Capacity

Synexus has significantly increased its capacity to recruit and run global osteoporosis trials by increasing the number of DEXA scanners at its hub sites by a third. According to the American College of Radiology the DEXA scan is the most reliable way of
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:57:00 GMT

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Fully-automated Anti-CCP Assay Launched By Roche Diagnostics

Roche Diagnostics announced the launch of a fully-automated immunoassay for the determination of autoantibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptides (Anti-CCP). The assay has been CE approved for use on the Elecsys / cobas e electrochemiluminescence
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:57:00 GMT

Improved Access To Drug Information With Addition Of EMC To SearchMedica.co.uk

Authoritative drug information is now even easier to access with the addition of electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) data to the GP section of Searchmedica.co.uk. Now when you search for information on a drug, using its brand or generic name, a direct
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:57:00 GMT

Volcano Corp Announces First Human Use Of The Volcano Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging Catheter

Volcano Corporation (NASDAQ: VOLC), a leading manufacturer and developer of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), functional measurement (FM) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) products designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:56:00 GMT

Resurgent Health And Medical Honors Nurses During National Nurses Week

Resurgent Health and Medical, a leader in automated handwashing and sanitizing technology, announced today the recognition of the 2.9 million Registered Nurses working in the United States. Resurgent has worked aggressively with hospital and medical
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:55:00 GMT