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Fresh insight into how teenage girls with anorexia nervosa really feel about themselves

A new University of Western Sydney study has given a fresh insight into how teenage girls with anorexia nervosa really feel about themselves, paving the way for more effective treatments for the potentially fatal eating disorder.

9 Nov 2004

FDA has warned consumers not to purchase or to consume Actra-Rx or Yilishen, promoted as "dietary supplements" for treating erectile dysfunction

The Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers not to purchase or to consume Actra-Rx or Yilishen, two products promoted and offered for sale on Web sites as "dietary supplements" for treating erectile dysfunction and enhancing sexual performance for men.

9 Nov 2004

Merck licenses new and improved methods for developing antibiotics from San Diego State University

Two new and improved methods of developing antibiotics discovered at San Diego State University have been licensed to Merck Pharmaceuticals for $300,000, the largest technology transfer agreement so far for SDSU.

9 Nov 2004

First ever study of parental role in children's cancer treatment

A team of Detroit-based researchers, led by a behavioral scientist from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, has launched a unique study to learn how parents can best help their children deal with painful procedures required for cancer treatment.

9 Nov 2004

Cranberry juice may help prevent gum disease

New research presented at a recent symposium suggests that cranberry juice may help prevent certain oral health problems, including diseases of the gums and teeth.

9 Nov 2004

Scientists have identified a fault in the brain waves of schizophrenics that may explain their hallucinations and disturbed thinking

The researchers studied the brain waves of normal and schizophrenic patients as they responded to images. Those with the disorder showed no electrical activity in a certain frequency-the “gamma” range, from 30 to 100 brain waves per second-that healthy brain cells use to exchange information about the environment and form mental impressions.

9 Nov 2004

New valve repair device that could replace major heart surgery

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is participating in a nationwide clinical trial of a new valve repair device that could replace major heart surgery in some patients.

8 Nov 2004

Patent granted for novel collagen delivery system

Hydroderm announced today that after years of clinical research, Hydroderm's exclusive Collagen Infusion Delivery System was granted a U.S. patent.

8 Nov 2004

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals increases production of antiviral flu drug, Amantadine

During the current flu vaccine shortage, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, has issued guidance recommending the use of certain alternative antiviral medications.

8 Nov 2004

Impaired cognitive and motor function following stem cell transplantation for severe blood disorders can improve

Patients who suffer a loss of cognitive and motor function as a result of stem cell transplantation for severe blood disorders are likely to see those functions return to previous levels after one year, according to a new study in the November 15, 2004, issue of Blood, the official journal of the American Society of Hematology.

8 Nov 2004

Neogen Europe have announced new tests to detect hazardous toxins in grains, wine, nuts and coffee

Neogen Europe Ltd. announced today the introduction of two new tests to detect hazardous toxins in grains, wine, nuts and coffee. Marketing has begun in Europe and the products will soon be available in the United States and other worldwide markets.

8 Nov 2004

ACE inhibitors not needed for many heart disease patients

Many heart disease patients who are already receiving state-of-the-art therapy do not benefit from additional treatment with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, according to results of a new study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

8 Nov 2004

Generic statin drugs shown to produce similar or better results than expensive brand-name drugs

Researchers from Kaiser Permanente's Northern California region are presenting a study at this week's American Heart Association Scientific Sessions showing that patients who use a generic statin drug rather than its brand-name equivalent fared as well as- sometimes better than-patients on the more expensive drug.

8 Nov 2004

Western diet linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women

The "Western" diet -- one especially high in red and processed meats and refined grain -- once again appears to be a culprit in women's health -- this time linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women, according to a study released today in the November issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

8 Nov 2004

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that can lead to more accurate detection of cancer genes

Researchers at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences have developed a new algorithm that can lead to more accurate detection of cancer genes than previous versions.

8 Nov 2004

Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who stop smoking may be able to improve their rate of survival

A new study in the November issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), showed that patients with severe, early-onset COPD who continued to smoke had a risk of mortality that was almost three times that of patients who stopped smoking.

8 Nov 2004

New study to determine whether natural tomato oil may reverse or delay progression of prostate cancer

Lycopene, an antioxidant commonly found in tomatoes and tomato-based products, is commonly perceived to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.

8 Nov 2004

Protease inhibitors used to treat HIV-1 infection may also be effective for treatment or prevention of malaria

The study found protease inhibitors inhibited the growth of P. falciparum, the malaria parasite that causes most disease. These findings may also expose a previously unexplored vulnerability in the parasite that could lead to a new class of anti-malarial drug.

8 Nov 2004

Australian trial set to transform nursing home care

Medications trolleys in nursing homes may soon become mobile medical centres. The University of New South Wales has won a $300,000 grant to develop and trial a new point-of-care system that will allow nursing staff to manage medications, check patients’ clinical signs and streamline administration and clinical interaction with patients’ GPs.

8 Nov 2004

Patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension who kept their blood pressure very tightly controlled had fewer eye disorders caused by their diabetes

According to the article, type 2 diabetes and hypertension are often associated. At age 40, approximately 32 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes are also hypertensive, and that proportion increases to 47 percent by age 60, the article states.

8 Nov 2004

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Fresh insight into how teenage girls with anorexia nervosa really feel about themselves

FDA has warned consumers not to purchase or to consume Actra-Rx or Yilishen, promoted as "dietary supplements" for treating erectile dysfunction

Merck licenses new and improved methods for developing antibiotics from San Diego State University

First ever study of parental role in children's cancer treatment

Cranberry juice may help prevent gum disease

Scientists have identified a fault in the brain waves of schizophrenics that may explain their hallucinations and disturbed thinking

New valve repair device that could replace major heart surgery

Patent granted for novel collagen delivery system

Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals increases production of antiviral flu drug, Amantadine

Impaired cognitive and motor function following stem cell transplantation for severe blood disorders can improve

Neogen Europe have announced new tests to detect hazardous toxins in grains, wine, nuts and coffee

ACE inhibitors not needed for many heart disease patients

Generic statin drugs shown to produce similar or better results than expensive brand-name drugs

Western diet linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that can lead to more accurate detection of cancer genes

Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who stop smoking may be able to improve their rate of survival

New study to determine whether natural tomato oil may reverse or delay progression of prostate cancer

Protease inhibitors used to treat HIV-1 infection may also be effective for treatment or prevention of malaria

Australian trial set to transform nursing home care

Patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension who kept their blood pressure very tightly controlled had fewer eye disorders caused by their diabetes

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Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

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