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TV program shares insights on epilepsy, diagnosis and treatment

A recent edition of Immunotherapy Weekly reported that the television program 'Sharing Miracles' featured award-winning actor Danny Glover during the month of September. In this episode, the Hollywood star discussed his career and his battle against epilepsy.

24 Oct 2009

Supermodels' tips for matching glasses with face shapes

According to The Vision Council, 63 percent of American adults wear eyeglasses. For many, finding the ideal frames can be compared to locating the perfect pair of jeans - both require trial and error before discovering a pair that best fits one's shape, style and budget.

24 Oct 2009

Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Dr. Oz's guest Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, best-selling author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Avery Penguin Group) and Pain Free 1-2-3 (McGraw-Hill), suffered from CFS when he was in medical school and had to drop out for a year to recover.

24 Oct 2009

Naviscan to present clinical trail results of new tools for breast cancer treatment

Naviscan, Inc., the leader in Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), today announced that Paul J. Mirabella, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting a corporate update at the 4th Annual BIOCOM Investor Conference on October 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. being held at Hyatt Regency in La Jolla, California.

24 Oct 2009

Study on Pten's tumour suppressive functions published

Sanford Barsky, M.D., who holds faculty positions at the University of Nevada School of Medicine as chair of the pathology department and Nevada Cancer Institute chief of pathology, is part of a team that has a paper on transgenic mouse mammary tumors with direct relevance to human breast cancer published in the October 22 issue of the scientific journal Nature.

24 Oct 2009

Optical system for simultaneous imaging electrical and metabolic quantities in the heart

Cardiac rhythm disorders can result from disturbances in cardiac metabolism. These metabolic changes are tightly linked with specific cardiac electrophysiology (CEP) abnormalities, such as depressed excitability, impaired intra- and extracellular conductivities, wave propagation block, and alteration of conduction velocity, action potential amplitude, and duration.

24 Oct 2009

Biomoda to complete Phase II clinical trial of Biomoda assay for lung cancer detection

Biomoda, Inc., a diagnostics company focused on the development of accurate, inexpensive and noninvasive in-vitro tests for the early detection of cancer, has met its recruitment goal for New Mexico veterans with a history of heavy smoking required to complete the Phase II clinical trial of Biomoda's early-stage diagnostic for lung cancer.

24 Oct 2009

Strong support for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities in America

As part of October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the AbilityOne Program's central nonprofit agencies are releasing survey results that demonstrate Americans have an overwhelming acceptance of the work capabilities of people who are blind or have other significant disabilities.

24 Oct 2009

Rotary clubs reach milestone: Nearly US$100 million raised to eradicate polio

In recognition of World Polio Day, Rotary clubs are celebrating a major milestone reached in the humanitarian service organization's global fundraising campaign to-- with nearly US$100 million ($99 million to date) raised.

24 Oct 2009

Brookwood to support "The Race for Hope Philadelphia": Event to raise funds for brain tumor research

Brookwood is a proud supporter of The Race for Hope Philadelphia. Jacquie Beck, Senior VP of eLearning at Brookwood, has been named "Team Captain of the Week" for this important event which takes place November 1, 2009.

24 Oct 2009

Antidepressants are not effective for many people

More than half the people who take antidepressants for depression never get relief.

24 Oct 2009

Over-the-counter lenses can cause serious eye disorders

Halloween is right around the corner, and you may be thinking about finishing off your costume with zebra-striped or glow-in-the-dark decorative contact lenses. But do you know the risks associated with these lenses? Buying decorative lenses without a prescription is dangerous, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) warns consumers that purchasing or wearing these contact lenses improperly can cause serious eye disorders and infections.

24 Oct 2009

National campaign to raise awareness of actinic keratosis

Driver Aric Almirola is lending his voice to a national public education program to raise awareness of actinic keratosis (AK) -- a potential early warning sign of skin cancer -- as well as the long-term consequences of sun damage over a lifetime. The national campaign, "Is it AK or OK?" is sponsored by Graceway Pharmaceuticals, LLC, in partnership with The Skin Cancer Foundation.

24 Oct 2009

UAB to create national database and repository to identify medications for rheumatoid arthritis

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is spearheading an effort to create a national database and repository to enable researchers to identify predictors of effectiveness of various treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

24 Oct 2009

Researchers find link between hepatic steatosis and carotid lesions

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is often caused by abdominal obesity, which is also one of the main causes of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. The latter, in turn, is an important cardiovascular risk factor, and has been found to be associated with the presence of carotid atherosclerotic lesions.

24 Oct 2009

Justice Department intervenes to protect civil rights of the mentally ill in New York

The Justice Department today filed a motion to intervene in Disability Advocates Inc. v. David A. Paterson, et al. in federal court in the Eastern District of New York.

24 Oct 2009

CAP commends SACGHS stand against human health-related gene patents

The College of American Pathologists today expressed its support for a key government advisory group's recommendation to create an exemption from liability for infringement of gene patent claims when used for patient care purposes.

24 Oct 2009

New garment for obese people who suffer from urinary incontinence

InventHelp®, America's leading inventor service company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Covington, Ga., has designed a garment specifically for obese individuals that suffer from incontinence. This invention is patented and a prototype is available.

24 Oct 2009

Potentia Pharmaceuticals and Alcon Research sign license and purchase option agreements

Potentia Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held biotechnology company developing medicines for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), announced today that it has entered into licensing and purchase option agreements with Alcon Research, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcon, Inc.

24 Oct 2009

SARRC awarded a $100,000 as the winner of the 2009 Arizona Benefits grant

The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), a non-profit working to advance research and provide support for individuals with autism and their families, has been awarded a $100,000 grant as the winner of the 2009 Arizona Benefits grant, funded by health benefits company Humana Inc.

24 Oct 2009

Medical Condition News

TV program shares insights on epilepsy, diagnosis and treatment

Supermodels' tips for matching glasses with face shapes

Hypothalamic dysfunction can cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Naviscan to present clinical trail results of new tools for breast cancer treatment

Study on Pten's tumour suppressive functions published

Optical system for simultaneous imaging electrical and metabolic quantities in the heart

Biomoda to complete Phase II clinical trial of Biomoda assay for lung cancer detection

Strong support for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities in America

Rotary clubs reach milestone: Nearly US$100 million raised to eradicate polio

Brookwood to support "The Race for Hope Philadelphia": Event to raise funds for brain tumor research

Antidepressants are not effective for many people

Over-the-counter lenses can cause serious eye disorders

National campaign to raise awareness of actinic keratosis

UAB to create national database and repository to identify medications for rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers find link between hepatic steatosis and carotid lesions

Justice Department intervenes to protect civil rights of the mentally ill in New York

CAP commends SACGHS stand against human health-related gene patents

New garment for obese people who suffer from urinary incontinence

Potentia Pharmaceuticals and Alcon Research sign license and purchase option agreements

SARRC awarded a $100,000 as the winner of the 2009 Arizona Benefits grant

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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