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Clonality analyses may lead to further understanding of hepatocarcinogenesis

Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a lesion found in an otherwise normal liver, and is considered to be parenchyma overgrowth responsive to increased blood flow secondary to vascular malformations.

20 Oct 2009

Three deaths in Detroit Marathon highlight the importance of greater public awareness about SDC

The tragic deaths of three runners in Sunday's Detroit Marathon underscore how frequently and indiscriminately sudden cardiac arrest strikes Americans, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association said today.

20 Oct 2009

Regulatory differences between mother and daughter cells shed new light on cell division

When mother and daughter cells are created each time a cell divides, they are not exactly alike. They have the same set of genes, but differ in the way they regulate them. New research now reveals that these regulatory differences between mother and daughter cells are directly linked to how they prepare for their next split.

20 Oct 2009

Gastrointestinal Associates emphasizes the need for colon screenings

As Washington policymakers debated health care reform on weekend talk shows, 48 people who are out of work or without health insurance received free colonoscopy screenings at Gastrointestinal Associates (GIA) here.

20 Oct 2009

Vitamin D and progesterone combination for treating traumatic brain injury

As doctors begin to test progesterone for traumatic brain injury at sites across the country, researchers are looking ahead to optimizing the hormone's effectiveness.

20 Oct 2009

RA patients who adhere to their prescription drug regimen have better outcome: Study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who regularly adhere to their prescription drug regimen have fewer emergency room and doctor visits and incur lower medical costs, according to research presented today by Medco Health Solutions, Inc. at the American College of Rheumatology's Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

20 Oct 2009

Highly educated women deal less well with psychological aspects of breast cancer

Well-educated women and those who live alone are emotionally the hardest hit by breast cancer, according to the findings of a new Australian study announced during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

20 Oct 2009

Tempur-Pedic Hugs Back campaign to help fund research for pancreatic cancer

Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows worldwide, today announces the Tempur-Pedic Hugs Back campaign, featuring a limited edition version of the company's popular My Tempur-Pedic Teddy Bear®.

20 Oct 2009

Physicians say thyroid surgery safe for older people

Thyroid surgery is safe for older patients, say physicians who found only slight differences in rates of complications and hospital readmissions in a multi-year study.

20 Oct 2009

Springer to launch "Translational Stroke Research" journal

Springer is launching a new quarterly journal Translational Stroke Research, which aims to help translate scientific discoveries from basic stroke research into the development of new strategies for prevention, assessment, treatment and repair after stroke and other forms of neurotrauma. The first issue will appear in March 2010.

20 Oct 2009

Age, gender and malignancies pose significant risk factors for TIVADs survival

It is common practice to insert totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) in cancer patients beginning a course of chemotherapy to eliminate potential peripheral venous access problems; however, risk factors impacting the survival of TIVADs remain unclear.

20 Oct 2009

Unemployment for people with disabilities has reached its highest rate since January, says study

Unemployment for people with disabilities has reached its highest rate since January, according to a quarterly study by Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare services.

20 Oct 2009

Stemedica completes pre-IND meeting with the FDA concerning allogeneic mesenchymal bone marrow cells

Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc., a world leader in stem cell research and manufacturing, announced that it completed its pre-IND meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding a proposed IND (Investigative New Drug) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Stemedica's high potency proprietary allogeneic mesenchymal bone marrow-derived stem cells (adult human) as a treatment for ischemic stroke.

20 Oct 2009

Study explores the link between LUTS and depression, anxiety disorders, sexual trauma

Depression, anxiety disorders and sexual trauma have all been implicated as risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and overactive bladder.

20 Oct 2009

NicOx presents data on its phase 3 naproxcinod study at the ACR meeting

NicOx S.A. announced the presentation of detailed 26-week efficacy, safety and tolerability data from the second pivotal phase 3 study for naproxcinod (the 302 study) yesterday, at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

20 Oct 2009

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals announces positive results from Phase IIa Serdaxin clinical study

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multi-indication therapeutics in CNS and oncology, today announced top-line results from a Phase IIa clinical study of Serdaxin™, its major depressive disorder (MDD) drug candidate.

20 Oct 2009

Virtual Reality Exposure Treatment to help tackle driving phobias

Researchers at The University of Manchester have recruited volunteers with a variety of driving phobias to test whether virtual reality can be used alongside conventional psychological therapies to help tackle their fears.

From The University of Manchester 20 Oct 2009

New research emphasizes benefits of exercise on brain and related disorders

Research presented today at Neuroscience 2009, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) and the world's largest source of emerging news about brain science and health, provides a better understanding of the brain, nervous system, and related disorders.

20 Oct 2009

AAP's initiative to address childhood asthma

With chronic diseases on the rise in children, pediatricians are looking for solutions to improve care and outcomes for these often complex illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) today announced a new initiative funded with a grant from the Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc. (MCAN) that will allow pediatricians across the country to pilot a series of quality improvement programs to effectively address the top chronic disease affecting kids - childhood asthma.

20 Oct 2009

Rexall Diabetes Starter Kit for newly diagnosed patients

Over 40 per cent of Canadians diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, such as diabetes, feel confused or overwhelmed after leaving their doctor's office, shows a Leger Marketing survey commissioned by the Rexall family of pharmacies.

20 Oct 2009

Medical Condition News

Clonality analyses may lead to further understanding of hepatocarcinogenesis

Three deaths in Detroit Marathon highlight the importance of greater public awareness about SDC

Regulatory differences between mother and daughter cells shed new light on cell division

Gastrointestinal Associates emphasizes the need for colon screenings

Vitamin D and progesterone combination for treating traumatic brain injury

RA patients who adhere to their prescription drug regimen have better outcome: Study

Highly educated women deal less well with psychological aspects of breast cancer

Tempur-Pedic Hugs Back campaign to help fund research for pancreatic cancer

Physicians say thyroid surgery safe for older people

Springer to launch "Translational Stroke Research" journal

Age, gender and malignancies pose significant risk factors for TIVADs survival

Unemployment for people with disabilities has reached its highest rate since January, says study

Stemedica completes pre-IND meeting with the FDA concerning allogeneic mesenchymal bone marrow cells

Study explores the link between LUTS and depression, anxiety disorders, sexual trauma

NicOx presents data on its phase 3 naproxcinod study at the ACR meeting

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals announces positive results from Phase IIa Serdaxin clinical study

Virtual Reality Exposure Treatment to help tackle driving phobias

New research emphasizes benefits of exercise on brain and related disorders

AAP's initiative to address childhood asthma

Rexall Diabetes Starter Kit for newly diagnosed patients

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