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Friday, November 20, 2009
Medical imaging technique identifies very common condition in women that often goes undiagnosed, American College of Radiology / American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Chest ultrasound as useful as chest CT in the eval of pediatric patients with complicated pneumonia, American College of Radiology / American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Radiology procedure may help increase long-term survival in patients with severe liver cancer, American College of Radiology / American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Braking news, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:20 PM PT
Sweet -- sugared polymer a new weapon against allergies and asthma, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
Why can't some people give up cocaine?, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 10:20:18 AM PT
Engineer designs micro-endoscope to seek out early signs of cancer, University of Florida, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Asthma a significant risk factor for complications in children with H1N1, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 8:19:02 AM PT
ICT fails to accelerate drug approvals, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 7:20:24 AM PT
Milestone biodefense publication by Elsevier journal Vaccine, Elsevier, Posted 7:19:16 AM PT
Acetaminophen may be linked to asthma in children and adults, DISCLAIMER, Posted 7:19:16 AM PT
Promising pharmaceutical agents emerge as sports doping products, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 1:20:20 AM PT
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Greater certainty in monitoring 3 therapeutic medications is facilitated by new CRMs, US Pharmacopeia, Posted 10:20:15 AM PT
New culprit for viral infections among elderly -- an overactive immune response, Yale University, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Immune system activated in schizophrenia, Karolinska Institutet, Posted 7:19:11 AM PT
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
GAVI's impact on vaccine market is bringing down prices, GAVI Alliance, Posted 4:19:03 PM PT
New neuroimaging analysis technique identifies impact of Alzheimer's disease gene in healthy brains, IOS Press, Posted 11:17:19 AM PT
A second skin, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 8:20:20 AM PT
Last-resort lower-body amputation effective in extreme cases of bone infection, 25-year review shows, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 7:18:13 AM PT
Scientists discover cells that control inflammation in chronic disease, Imperial College London, Posted 6:19:15 AM PT
Monday, November 16, 2009
Smoking may now be considered an established risk factor for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, Baystate Medical Center, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
UCI researchers create compound that boosts anti-inflammatory fat levels, University of California - Irvine, Posted 12:19:12 PM PT
Immune system of healthy adults may be better prepared than expected to fight 2009 H1N1 influenza, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 12:19:11 PM PT
La Jolla Institute finds previous seasonal flu infections may provide some level of H1N1 immunity, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, Posted 12:19:11 PM PT
Finding a protective mechanism for retinal cells could save sight, Yale University, Posted 9:17:44 AM PT
Study shows link between influenza virus and fever, University of Bonn, Posted 7:19:17 AM PT
Viagra for women? Drug developed as antidepressant effective in treating low libido, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 5:20:18 AM PT
Research highlights need to address hemophilia in developing world, North Carolina State University, Posted 3:18:14 AM PT
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Pilot study relates phthalate exposure to less-masculine play by boys, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
Friday, November 13, 2009
U of M researchers find 2 units of umbilical cord blood reduce risk of leukemia recurrence, University of Minnesota, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Ineffective monotherapies common in high-burden malarious countries, DISCLAIMER, Posted 10:19:14 AM PT
Advances in malaria research show promise for fight against 1 of the world's deadliest diseases, Burness Communications, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT
Mechanical ventilation for patients with lung damage don't always work as planned, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 8:19:14 AM PT
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Treatment to improve degenerating muscle gains strength, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
Barrow study identifies new way to biopsy brain tumors in real time, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
When seconds count: Interventional radiology treatment for pulmonary embolism saves lives, Society of Interventional Radiology, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Right first time: Pioneering new methods of drug manufacture, University of Leeds, Posted 6:20:18 AM PT
Researchers mobilizing global resources to test new treatments for severe H1N1 infection, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 6:18:14 AM PT
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Neuroimaging provides insights into new treatment options for Alzheimer's disease, IOS Press, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Malawi government's program to cut childhood pneumonia deaths, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
Interstitial macrophages: immune cells that prevent asthma, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
Targeting PKC-theta protein: a way to inhibit harmful immune responses?, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
November/December 2009 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet, American Academy of Family Physicians, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
Expectant moms, babies subjects of new Singapore study to prevent obesity and diabetes in adults, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 1:18:14 PM PT
European Urology: Male factor infertility associated with comorbidities, European Association of Urology, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Friday, November 6, 2009
Researchers find new way to attack inflammation in Graves' eye disease, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 11:19:16 AM PT
Local health investigation sheds light on gastroschisis birth defect, University of Nevada, Reno, Posted 10:18:16 AM PT
Poll: Many parents, high-priority adults who tried to get H1N1 vaccine unable to get it, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 9:19:15 AM PT
SNM applauds House action to build medical isotopes reactor in the US, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 7:17:17 AM PT
US and European experts applaud new transatlantic task force on antibiotic resistance threat, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 6:20:21 AM PT
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Perceived parent-pressure causes excessive antibiotic prescription, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:16 PM PT
Key player identified in cascade that leads to hypertension-related kidney damage, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 7:19:14 AM PT
Journal special edition outlines rotavirus burden and need for vaccines, PATH, Posted 7:18:23 AM PT
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Oral contraceptives may benefit women with asthma, American College of Chest Physicians, Posted 9:19:14 PM PT
USC study finds big air pollution impacts on local communities, University of Southern California, Posted 1:18:15 PM PT
When should flu trigger a school shutdown?, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 11:18:10 AM PT
Study links folic acid supplements to asthma, University of Adelaide, Posted 7:18:13 AM PT
NIST quantifies low levels of 'heart attack risk' protein, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Report on H1N1 cases in California shows hospitalization can occur at all ages, with many severe, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:17 PM PT
New infectious disease research presented at CHEST 2009, American College of Chest Physicians, Posted 1:19:17 PM PT
New pediatric lung health research presented at CHEST 2009, American College of Chest Physicians, Posted 1:19:17 PM PT
New Mount Sinai research finds 9/11 responders twice as likely to have asthma, The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Posted 10:19:14 AM PT
World Trade Center responders plagued with asthma, American College of Chest Physicians, Posted 10:19:14 AM PT
New methods found useful for diagnosing myocarditis, Mayo Clinic, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Colon cancer screening more effective earlier in day, UCLA study finds, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Cholesterol and cancer: Answers and some new questions, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Common pain relievers may dilute power of flu shots, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 7:20:21 AM PT
Monday, November 2, 2009
World's largest malaria vaccine trial now underway in 7 African countries, PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative, Posted 9:19:15 PM PT
Pitt, US Army team designs new strategy to find drugs to treat neglected infection, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
Older patients with dementia at increased risk for flu mortality, DISCLAIMER, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
Smokers with common autoimmune disorder at higher risk for skin damage, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 2:19:14 PM PT
Modifying neural stem cells improves their therapeutic efficacy, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:19:14 PM PT
Lifestyle changes may stave off diabetes for a decade, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
Flu vaccine given to women during pregnancy keeps infants out of the hospital, Yale University, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Childhood cancer survivors less likely to marry, Yale researchers find, Yale University, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Initial results show pregnant women mount strong immune response to 1 dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 1:19:14 PM PT
Mount Sinai assessing health impacts of 1 of the nation's largest environmental disasters, The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Posted 1:18:13 PM PT
Sneezing in times of a flu pandemic, Association for Psychological Science, Posted 9:19:15 AM PT
Cause of common chronic diarrhea revealed in new research, Imperial College London, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Henry Ford Hospital study: A MRSA strain linked to high death rates, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 3:19:12 PM PT
Extending treatment after liver transplant may benefit patients with hepatitis C recurrence, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 6:19:12 AM PT
Friday, October 30, 2009
Pandemic flu vaccine campaigns may be undermined by coincidental medical events, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Posted 4:17:03 PM PT
Media availability: The role of biomedical research in malaria eradication, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 1:19:15 PM PT
Discovery could improve hepatitis C treatment, DISCLAIMER, Posted 8:20:21 AM PT
USU scientists report major advance in human antibody therapy against deadly Nipah virus, Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Posted 8:19:13 AM PT
Progress made on group B streptococcus vaccine, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 7:19:12 AM PT
Unlocking mysteries of the brain with PET, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Lessons from flu seasons past, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 2:19:16 PM PT
2-pronged protein attack could be source of SARS virulence, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 2:19:15 PM PT
TGen seeks emergency FDA approval of new swine flu test, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 1:20:18 PM PT
NIAID scientists propose new explanation for flu virus antigenic drift, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
New tool promises more accurate antimalarial drug dosing, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Posted 7:19:14 AM PT
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:19:15 PM PT
New findings connect diet and intestinal bacteria with healthier immune systems, Research Australia, Posted 11:19:14 AM PT
Greater use of in-patient diagnostic imaging improves patient outcomes without significantly impacting costs, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Triple-combo drug shows promise against antiviral-resistant H1N1, UAB researcher says, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 9:19:14 AM PT
Monday, October 26, 2009
Targacept's P.2b depression study succeeds: 6-point difference on HAM-D, DISCLAIMER, Posted 5:20:19 PM PT
Surveys for major neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa can be integrated, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:14 PM PT
Increase in Down syndrome offset by better screening, Queen Mary, University of London, Posted 5:17:18 PM PT
Packages of care for alcohol use disorders in low- and middle-income countries, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:18 PM PT
Rethinking the antibody-dependent enhancement dengue hemorrhagic fever model, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:18 PM PT
In combat zone, gastroenterologists put skills to test, American College of Gastroenterology, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Emerging imaging modalities impact diagnosis of digestive disease, American College of Gastroenterology, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Safety study of capsule endoscopy in patients with implantable cardiac devices finds no interference, American College of Gastroenterology, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Higher risk of GI diseases may mean more vigilance, earlier screenings for minorities, American College of Gastroenterology, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Study shows how carbon nanotubes can affect lining of the lungs, North Carolina State University, Posted 11:20:19 AM PT
Friday, October 23, 2009
Despite risk, older African-Americans more likely than others to avoid flu vaccine, University at Buffalo, Posted 12:19:17 PM PT
Why antidepressants don't work for so many, Northwestern University, Posted 10:20:18 AM PT
Thursday, October 22, 2009
'Difficult-to-treat asthma' may be due to difficult-to-treat patients, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:19:13 PM PT
Important new novel 2009 H1N1 flu advisory for cardiopulmonary transplantation, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:19:02 PM PT
Quick and easy diagnosis for mitochondrial disorders, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:17 PM PT
New molecules created by UC Riverside chemists have wide applications, University of California - Riverside, Posted 11:20:18 AM PT
Syphilis survey reveals need for accurate testing for early infection, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 9:19:15 AM PT
Flu shots not to be sneezed at, Springer, Posted 8:18:14 AM PT