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No increased risk of heart attacks among snus/snuff users, unlike smokers

A collaborative study involving Sunderby Hospital, Luleå, and Umeå University in Sweden confirms that men who smoke run a substantial risk of developing diabetes. On the other hand, no parameters indicate that using snus (moist snuff) increases this risk.

9 Aug 2004

Step closer to unravelling the mystery of medically unexplained pain such as chronic low back pain

Researchers are one step closer to unravelling the mystery of medically unexplained pain such as chronic low back pain, which continues to baffle doctors.

9 Aug 2004

Correlation between HCV viral load and severity of liver disease

The significance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) serum titers (HCV viral load) has been examined in several clinical situations. There is much evidence that patients with a lower viral load have better response rates to anti-viral therapy compared to those with higher levels.

9 Aug 2004

New health threat, federally-funded health policy based on junk science

Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW), the nation's largest taxpayer watchdog group, today released its latest Through the Looking Glass Report: A New Health Threat: Federally-Funded Health Policy Based on Junk Science.

9 Aug 2004

Novartis to launch U.S.2.4 billion share buy-back

Novartis have announced that its Board of Directors has decided to launch a new share repurchase program for up to CHF 3 billion following the completion of a program initiated in 2002. The new program was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in February 2004.

9 Aug 2004

McGuinty government investment in telemedicine

The McGuinty government is improving health care in northern Ontario by investing $5.7 million in telemedicine technology to deliver health services to more northern communities, Minister of Health and Long Term Care.

9 Aug 2004

Neuroscience research in South Australia is mobilising its efforts against diseases of the brain and nervous system

Neuroscience research in South Australia is mobilising its efforts against diseases of the brain and nervous system that cause Australians incalculable distress as well as costing billions of dollars each year in treatment and care.

9 Aug 2004

Latinos living in the United States have high rates of eye disease and visual impairment

Researchers found that Latinos had high rates of diabetic retinopathy, an eye complication of diabetes; and open-angle glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve.

9 Aug 2004

Carb-conscious dieters may be lowering their risk of breast cancer

Carb-conscious dieters may be lowering their risk of breast cancer while they’re shedding pounds, based on the findings of research published in this month’s edition of the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

9 Aug 2004

Promising families of drugs combat the spread of tumors in different ways

Pharmaceutical companies seeking to design more effective cancer chemotherapy agents may have an easier road ahead than was previously believed.

9 Aug 2004

Alterations in a tumor suppressor gene called p53 are more prevalent in breast cancer of African-American women than white women

Ethnic differences in the incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer are noted in the United States and worldwide. In the U.S., the most apparent differences are seen between African-American and white women. African-American women have lower incidence rates of the disease, but have higher mortality rates. Moreover, African-American women present at a younger age and with more aggressive disease.

9 Aug 2004

Many U.S. surgeons are not doing adequate numbers of operations for primary breast cancer to optimize patient survival

The study, published August 9, 2004 in the online edition of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, demonstrates that fewer surgeries per year negatively impacted patient standard of care. A free abstract of the study is available at CANCER Online.

9 Aug 2004

Total global market for oligonucleotides is likely to grow from USD 340.0 million in 2003 to USD 776.0 million in 2010

Poised on the brink of phenomenal growth, the oligonucleotides market offers a plethora of opportunities to the enterprising investor. Recent analysis by Frost & Sullivan estimates that the total global market for oligonucleotides is likely to grow from USD 340.0 million in 2003 to USD 776.0 million in 2010.

9 Aug 2004

Three comprehensive reports on cigarette smoking

Two analyze indoor smoking policies in the state’s work places, and in bars and restaurants, and one examines tobacco dependence treatment and referral practices among New Jersey health care providers.

7 Aug 2004

Study to determine how people with rheumatoid arthritis evaluate improvements in disease symptoms

The study will examine how much of an improvement in pain, stiffness, function and other symptoms is needed before patients consider the change important.

7 Aug 2004

People living with HIV in rural communities may face different barriers to taking proper care of themselves

People who live with HIV in rural areas are less likely to keep up with their treatment schedules if they are problem drinkers, say Tulane University researchers. Overall, about one in three HIV positive people surveyed by the researchers reported skipping at least one dose of their medications in the past week.

7 Aug 2004

Tobacco industry's efforts to influence the print media

A study based on the tobacco industry's own documents shows the extent of the tobacco industry's efforts to influence the print media on the health effects of secondhand smoke.

7 Aug 2004

Scientists lead fight against blood cancers

The Leukaemia Research Fund has awarded £140,000 to three teams working within the Nuffield Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences to find and improve treatments for leukaemia and related blood cancers.

7 Aug 2004

Majority of gay and lesbian people in New Zealand want government recognition of same sex relationships

An overwhelming majority of gay and lesbian people in New Zealand want government recognition of same sex relationships. Most of them would prefer that recognition to be marriage rather than a civil union. That is one of the many findings from the Lavender Islands survey – the most extensive survey of this community ever undertaken in New Zealand.

7 Aug 2004

Stranglehold on science is choking human ingenuity

The greatest long-term risks for humanity will not come from weapons of mass destruction, global war, disease or famine, according to Donald Braben, visiting professor in UCL’s Department of Earth Sciences.

6 Aug 2004

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No increased risk of heart attacks among snus/snuff users, unlike smokers

Step closer to unravelling the mystery of medically unexplained pain such as chronic low back pain

Correlation between HCV viral load and severity of liver disease

New health threat, federally-funded health policy based on junk science

Novartis to launch U.S.2.4 billion share buy-back

McGuinty government investment in telemedicine

Neuroscience research in South Australia is mobilising its efforts against diseases of the brain and nervous system

Latinos living in the United States have high rates of eye disease and visual impairment

Carb-conscious dieters may be lowering their risk of breast cancer

Promising families of drugs combat the spread of tumors in different ways

Alterations in a tumor suppressor gene called p53 are more prevalent in breast cancer of African-American women than white women

Many U.S. surgeons are not doing adequate numbers of operations for primary breast cancer to optimize patient survival

Total global market for oligonucleotides is likely to grow from USD 340.0 million in 2003 to USD 776.0 million in 2010

Three comprehensive reports on cigarette smoking

Study to determine how people with rheumatoid arthritis evaluate improvements in disease symptoms

People living with HIV in rural communities may face different barriers to taking proper care of themselves

Tobacco industry's efforts to influence the print media

Scientists lead fight against blood cancers

Majority of gay and lesbian people in New Zealand want government recognition of same sex relationships

Stranglehold on science is choking human ingenuity

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

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