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Canadians at increased risk for flu complications not aware of all the facts

It starts with a headache, chills or that all-over-achy feeling. It comes on quickly, yet too many Canadians ignore the rapid onset of flu symptoms. But for the millions of Canadians at increased risk for developing serious complications from the flu, including people 65 and older, pregnant women and those with chronic medical conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, heart disease and diabetes, this 'laissez faire' attitude could be putting their health in jeopardy.

30 Nov 2010

Plackers recommends simple steps to maintain healthy teeth, gums during stressful holiday season

Three-quarters of American adults report moderate to high stress levels in their everyday lives, and that number increases during the holiday season, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.

30 Nov 2010

University Hospitals receives $42 million for cancer care

Jane and Lee Seidman have donated $42 million to University Hospitals (UH) the largest gift in the Cleveland-based health system's history. In recognition of this unprecedented generosity, UH is naming the "Jane and Lee Seidman Cancer Center" in their honor.

30 Nov 2010

Finding underscores a large-scale challenge plaguing today's healthcare system

MedTera, an integrated marketing solutions company dedicated to improving education, promotion and communications in the healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, today announced results of a survey of more than 7,000 patients about the need for better disease management education.

30 Nov 2010

Neuroplasticity helps children with learning disabilities improve cognitive functioning capacities

Brain School, a new book from Eaton Arrowsmith School's (EAS) founder and director, Howard Eaton, tells the amazing story of how children with learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities and ADHD overcame educational obstacles by reorganizing their brains.

30 Nov 2010

Nine out of ten of all primary care centers in Sweden prescribe physical activity

Prescribing physical activity for the purpose of preventing and treating various conditions can now become a reality for healthcare professionals all over the world.

30 Nov 2010

Long-term phase 3 trial confirms safety of lubiprostone in Japanese patients with chronic idiopathic constipation

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Abbott today announced positive top-line data from a 48-week phase 3 long-term safety and efficacy clinical trial of lubiprostone in Japanese patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). The trial demonstrated that lubiprostone was safe and well-tolerated.

30 Nov 2010

Research finds alteration in KBTBD13 protein causes nemaline myopathy

Researchers from the Department of Anesthesiology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), along with research teams from the National Institutes of Health and from Australia, the Netherlands and Spain, have identified a novel gene on chromosome 15q that, when altered, causes nemaline myopathy with cores, a rare inherited muscle disorder. The gene encodes a member of the BTB/Kelch family of proteins.

30 Nov 2010

Study finds abdominal fat as a risk factor for osteoporosis, bone loss in women

For years, it was believed that obese women were at lower risk for developing osteoporosis, and that excess body fat actually protected against bone loss. However, a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) found that having too much internal abdominal fat may, in fact, have a damaging effect on bone health.

30 Nov 2010

China Pediatric Pharmaceuticals third quarter net sales increase 72% to $7,182,906

China Pediatric Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. The Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q was filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission on November 22, 2010.

29 Nov 2010

Study finds light exercise may protect against osteoarthritis

People at risk for osteoarthritis may be able to delay the onset of the disease or even prevent it with simple changes to their physical activity, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

29 Nov 2010

Elbit Imaging closes transaction with Enter

Elbit Imaging Ltd. announced today that, further to its announcement dated September 13, 2010, it has successfully closed the transaction with Enter Holdings 1 Ltd. and Enter's controlling shareholders.

25 Nov 2010

Laboratories obtain satisfactory scores in measuring heavy metals: Study

A new study which benchmarks the abilities of laboratories around the world to measure heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, methylmercury and inorganic arsenic) in seafood has been published today by the Joint Research Centre.

25 Nov 2010

Kids who feel part of the team are more likely to stay active and healthy

It's never fun riding the bench - but could it also make you less likely to be physically active in the future?

25 Nov 2010

Public health: Frequency of dialysis treatment questioned, chemotherapy drug shortages

A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that receiving dialysis six days a week results in better self-reported patient health than the conventional treatment of three times per week.

25 Nov 2010

Today's OpEds: Medical students say don't repeal; 'Obamacare' waivers; The medical loss ratio; Medicare 'doc fix'

Here's the dilemma: The only way for the health-care industry to move toward accountable care is to further accelerate a process of consolidation that has already reduced competition and increased market power. … In such a market, government may be required to step in with more direct regulation and competition management than traditional antitrust rules now provide (Steven Pearlstein, 11/23).

24 Nov 2010

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Canadians at increased risk for flu complications not aware of all the facts

Plackers recommends simple steps to maintain healthy teeth, gums during stressful holiday season

University Hospitals receives $42 million for cancer care

Finding underscores a large-scale challenge plaguing today's healthcare system

Neuroplasticity helps children with learning disabilities improve cognitive functioning capacities

Nine out of ten of all primary care centers in Sweden prescribe physical activity

Long-term phase 3 trial confirms safety of lubiprostone in Japanese patients with chronic idiopathic constipation

Research finds alteration in KBTBD13 protein causes nemaline myopathy

Study finds abdominal fat as a risk factor for osteoporosis, bone loss in women

China Pediatric Pharmaceuticals third quarter net sales increase 72% to $7,182,906

Study finds light exercise may protect against osteoarthritis

Elbit Imaging closes transaction with Enter

Laboratories obtain satisfactory scores in measuring heavy metals: Study

Kids who feel part of the team are more likely to stay active and healthy

Public health: Frequency of dialysis treatment questioned, chemotherapy drug shortages

Today's OpEds: Medical students say don't repeal; 'Obamacare' waivers; The medical loss ratio; Medicare 'doc fix'

Scott & White Healthcare’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program receives AACVPR accreditation

New Colorectal Cancer Screening program in Quebec

Eating Disorder Hope partners with MyPyramid to help eating disorder sufferers

Lifestyle-related diseases will be costly down the road; Americans rate their healthcare highly

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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