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Thursday, May 8, 2008

  • Dying bats in the Northeast remain a mystery, United States Geological Survey, Posted 2:20:21 PM PDT

  • Study finds link between birth order and asthma symptoms, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 2:19:02 PM PDT

  • New report: Arthritis is a potential barrier to physical activity for adults with diabetes, Arthritis Foundation, Posted 9:18:14 AM PDT


    Wednesday, May 7, 2008

  • The Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC begins search for causes of autism, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 7:17:19 AM PDT

  • Superbug genome sequenced, University of Bristol, Posted 2:19:03 AM PDT


    Tuesday, May 6, 2008

  • Steroids provide no survival benefit for children with bacterial meningitis, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 1:19:14 PM PDT

  • Phase 3 data: Anti-RSV antibody to be presented at Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, Edelman Public Relations, Posted 1:19:14 PM PDT

  • Data presented at the APA Annual Meeting, Cohn & Wolfe, Posted 12:18:13 PM PDT

  • Lab in a drop, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT

  • Teens think they have asthma under control, but benefit from new approach to treatment, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Posted 3:19:15 AM PDT


    Monday, May 5, 2008

  • Telemedicine could eradicate many expensive ED visits, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 9:17:20 PM PDT

  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors confirmed as treatment for depression, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 2:20:20 PM PDT

  • New agent strikes at respiratory syncytial virus replication, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 10:19:16 AM PDT

  • New Clorox disinfectant is EPA registered to kill both known types of MRSA, Ketchum DC, Posted 8:19:13 AM PDT

  • Study shows physician judgement important in reducing RSV-related hospitalizations, Edelman Public Relations, Posted 8:19:12 AM PDT

  • Phase 3 data Re: Anti-RSV antibody to be presented at Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, Edelman Public Relations, Posted 8:19:12 AM PDT


    Sunday, May 4, 2008

  • News briefs: May issue of the journal Chest, American College of Chest Physicians, Posted 9:19:15 PM PDT

  • New SCHIP enrollees have unmet health care needs, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 9:19:15 PM PDT

  • Alcoholism is not just a 'man's disease' anymore, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:25 PM PDT

  • Scientists identify genomic 'fingerprint' for alcohol-induced heart failure, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:17:20 PM PDT

  • International health experts to enlist the public in war on African malaria, DISCLAIMER, Posted 10:19:15 AM PDT

  • Children more vulnerable to harmful effects of lead, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Posted 3:20:20 AM PDT

  • Mothers less likely to pursue HPV vaccination for youngest daughters, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Posted 3:19:15 AM PDT

  • Young children hospitalized for flu associated with higher costs and higher risk illness, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Posted 3:19:15 AM PDT


    Saturday, May 3, 2008

  • Treatment advances for fibroids, menopause, Yale University, Posted 6:17:18 AM PDT

  • 1 in 10 children using cough, cold medications, Boston University, Posted 4:20:18 AM PDT


    Friday, May 2, 2008

  • Cholera study provides exciting new way of looking at infectious disease, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:20:20 AM PDT


    Thursday, May 1, 2008

  • Would tricyclic antidepressants help those with inflammatory bowel disease?, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:19:15 PM PDT


    Wednesday, April 30, 2008

  • Zebrafish may help solve ringing in vets' ears, Northwestern University, Posted 11:20:21 AM PDT

  • Method for fast human antibodies against flu could find broad use, Emory University, Posted 10:19:12 AM PDT

  • Researchers find quick way to make human monoclonal antibodies against flu, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 10:19:12 AM PDT


    Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  • Researchers develop method for transmitting medical images via cell phones, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Posted 5:17:17 PM PDT

  • Scientists at Yale provide explanation for how cancer spreads, Yale University, Posted 3:17:18 PM PDT

  • Review of cervical cancer screening program shows effectiveness and room for improvement, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:22 PM PDT

  • Immune system kick-started in moist nasal lining in sinusitis, asthma and colds, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 8:19:19 AM PDT


    Monday, April 28, 2008

  • Biomarkers identified for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 5:17:18 PM PDT

  • Few studies consider the appropriate measurements for assessing clinical trials in children, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:18 PM PDT

  • Medicines sold for 17 billion NOK in 2007 in Norway, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Posted 7:18:14 AM PDT

  • Investigators unveil new drug discovery tool for Alzheimer's disease, IOS Press, Posted 6:20:20 AM PDT


    Sunday, April 27, 2008

  • Exeter engineers create new technique for malaria diagnosis, University of Exeter, Posted 4:17:17 PM PDT


    Friday, April 25, 2008

  • Every 5th adolescent smokes, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 12:18:15 PM PDT

  • Study shows common vitamin and other micronutrient supplements reduce risks of TB recurrence, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 8:19:16 AM PDT

  • Mutation database helps personalized treatment of lung cancer, European Society for Medical Oncology, Posted 6:17:19 AM PDT

  • Viruses may play a role in lung cancer development, European Society for Medical Oncology, Posted 1:17:17 AM PDT


    Thursday, April 24, 2008

  • Cancer immunotherapy shows long-term promise in lung cancer, European Society for Medical Oncology, Posted 11:17:17 PM PDT

  • Specialized white blood cells coordinate first responders to viral infection, University of Washington, Posted 12:19:15 PM PDT


    Wednesday, April 23, 2008

  • Discovery to hasten new malaria treatments, vaccines for children, Florida State University, Posted 2:19:12 PM PDT

  • Human brain appears 'hard-wired' for hierarchy, NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Posted 9:18:14 AM PDT

  • Every fifth adolescent smokes, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 8:18:14 AM PDT

  • Myocardial infarction: Mortality for women not higher than for men, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 8:18:14 AM PDT

  • Albania: Rising expectations drive growing health care needs, International Atomic Energy Agency, Posted 7:17:17 AM PDT


    Tuesday, April 22, 2008

  • A simplified method of giving rabies vaccine, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:12 PM PDT

  • Laser dissection of depression, Molecular Psychiatry, Posted 2:17:19 PM PDT

  • NIAID describes research priorities to fight drug-resistant tuberculosis, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 9:19:15 AM PDT

  • Engineering students: Headset muffles loud, unnerving MRI noises, University of Florida, Posted 9:17:18 AM PDT


    Monday, April 21, 2008

  • How much progress has there been in vaccinating against Hib in the Americas?, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:18:12 PM PDT

  • Scientists test device to track medication adherence in patients with HIV/AIDS, University of Florida, Posted 9:17:17 AM PDT


    Sunday, April 20, 2008

  • Genetic variant mimics effect of heart failure medications, University of Maryland Medical Center, Posted 10:18:14 AM PDT


    Friday, April 18, 2008

  • High anxiety?, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 12:20:19 PM PDT


    Thursday, April 17, 2008

  • Scientists discover new arenavirus associated with hemorrhagic fever, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:20:19 PM PDT

  • New vaccine may give long-term defense against deadly bird flu and its variant forms, Purdue University, Posted 12:19:14 PM PDT

  • Drug compound leads to death of ovarian cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy, Yale University, Posted 12:17:18 PM PDT

  • Ovarian cancer stem cells identified, characterized, Yale University, Posted 12:17:18 PM PDT

  • Mice sense oxygen through their skin, Cell Press, Posted 9:18:13 AM PDT

  • Researchers evaluating food allergy treatment, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Posted 8:19:14 AM PDT

  • Tracking stroke, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Posted 7:17:19 AM PDT


    Wednesday, April 16, 2008

  • Study provides new understanding of forces behind seasonal flu virus evolution, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 2:19:14 PM PDT

  • New details presented in outbreak in pork processing plant workers, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 2:19:14 PM PDT

  • Flu tracked to viral reservoir in tropics, Penn State, Posted 10:19:14 AM PDT

  • Flu viruses take one-way ticket out of Asia, then travel the world, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Posted 10:19:13 AM PDT

  • New technologies offer more accurate means of diagnosis and monitoring cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT

  • Experimental drug shows promise in treating certain lymphomas, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 9:20:20 AM PDT

  • Flu vaccines can reduce respiratory problems by up to 75 percent, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:19:04 AM PDT

  • Saliva can help diagnose heart attack, study shows, University of Texas at Austin, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT

  • Just 3 days of antibiotics tackles nonsevere community-acquired pneumonia in children, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT

  • IOF calls for concerted support for second EU osteoporosis audit, International Osteoporosis Foundation, Posted 7:18:13 AM PDT

  • Cone snails and plants used to develop oral drug for pain, Research Australia, Posted 6:20:20 AM PDT

  • Gene therapy reduces cocaine use in rats, DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory, Posted 5:18:10 AM PDT


    Tuesday, April 15, 2008

  • Older epilepsy drugs do not prevent first seizure from brain tumors, Center for the Advancement of Health, Posted 4:20:19 PM PDT

  • Homemade asthma-relief device could be an option for poor families, Center for the Advancement of Health, Posted 4:19:15 PM PDT

  • Dust mites outlast heroic efforts to help asthma patients, Center for the Advancement of Health, Posted 4:19:15 PM PDT

  • RSTMH president calls for reassessment of global health priorities, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Posted 4:19:14 PM PDT

  • Just 3 days of antibiotics tackles nonsevere community acquired pneumonia in children, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:17 PM PDT

  • Think twice before using antibiotics for acute maxillary sinusitis, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:17 PM PDT

  • Air pollution affects respiratory health in children with asthma, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 2:19:18 PM PDT

  • NIST, Army researchers pave the way for anthrax spore standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 1:17:18 PM PDT

  • Possible link between baby swimming and breathing problems in children, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Posted 8:18:16 AM PDT

  • Flu vaccines can reduce respiratory problems by up to 3/4, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 6:20:18 AM PDT

  • No difference in sleep of OSA patients studied in a hospital vs. a hotel-based sleep center, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Posted 3:17:16 AM PDT


    Monday, April 14, 2008

  • Conducting research during humanitarian emergencies, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:17 PM PDT

  • Tip sheet for the Annals of Internal Medicine, April 15, 2008, issue, American College of Physicians, Posted 2:19:13 PM PDT

  • Best use for popular CAD assessment procedure is misunderstood, University of Virginia Health System, Posted 2:17:19 PM PDT

  • Sleeping sickness finding could lead to earlier diagnosis, Imperial College London, Posted 2:17:19 PM PDT

  • Potential blood test for chronic sinusitis identified, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 10:17:19 AM PDT

  • Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Posted 8:18:14 AM PDT

  • Decrease in mortality after severe injuries in accidents, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 8:17:19 AM PDT

  • Brain study may lead to improved epilepsy treatments, NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Posted 7:20:17 AM PDT


    Sunday, April 13, 2008

  • A genetic cause for iron deficiency, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 10:17:16 AM PDT


    Friday, April 11, 2008

  • Researchers find disparities in depression among older Hispanics in US, Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research, Posted 1:18:11 PM PDT

  • Lung transplants in cystic fibrosis patients with life-threatening bacteria sparks debate at ISHLT, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Posted 10:19:19 AM PDT

  • With annual deaths from malaria on the rise: Scientists ask 'where is all the money going?', American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Posted 9:19:16 AM PDT

  • Not all smoke alarms created equal, Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies, Posted 7:18:24 AM PDT


    Thursday, April 10, 2008

  • New studies add insights to infant feeding and obesity issue, Kellen Communications, Posted 7:18:19 AM PDT


    Wednesday, April 9, 2008

  • Forecasting MDs' prescriptions' choice? Ask their patients, says Management Insights study, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Posted 2:20:21 PM PDT

  • Gene variant increases risk of asthma, University of Chicago Medical Center, Posted 2:17:19 PM PDT

  • Study finds doxycycline effective against filariasis in Southeast Asia, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 10:19:15 AM PDT

  • 1 in 7 cases of bird flu could be prevented by closing schools in event of pandemic, Imperial College London, Posted 10:18:16 AM PDT

  • Repeated methamphetamine use causes long-term adaptations in brains of mice, researchers find, University of Washington, Posted 9:20:17 AM PDT

  • New research shows neuroprotective effect of lovastatin, IOS Press, Posted 8:20:21 AM PDT

  • Power of molecular imaging reveals secrets of the heart, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT

  • Manipulating the immune system like a parasite, Research Australia, Posted 7:19:15 AM PDT


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