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Dangerous behavior in work environment should not be ignored in the name of political correctness, says psychiatrist

As more red flags are uncovered about the Fort Hood tragedy, some observers allege that political correctness played a significant role in enabling this to happen. Has public concern over political correctness grown from its well-intentioned origin of inclusion and acceptance into a dangerous unwillingness to acknowledge obvious patterns of toxic behavior?

21 Nov 2009

Climate change to have a profound impact on global public health

An emerging body of evidence suggests that the changing global climate is already affecting infectious disease transmission patterns. As noted today in a symposium at the 58th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH), such changes are expected to have a profound impact on global public health.

21 Nov 2009

Emotionally abused children may face accelerated cellular aging as adults

Children who suffer physical or emotional abuse may be faced with accelerated cellular aging as adults, according to new research from Butler Hospital and Brown University.

21 Nov 2009

Training program to address mental health issues in developing countries

Worldwide, more than 450 million people live with unmet mental health care needs. Wake Forest University Counseling Professor Donna Henderson co-developed a training course with easy-to-follow lessons that helps nonprofessional community volunteers in developing countries respond to mental health issues.

21 Nov 2009

GOT YOUR BACK launches The Spinalis Chair

GOT YOUR BACK will be hosting an Open House at their retail location at 521 East Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA on December 12th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Guests will include health and wellness professionals, chiropractors, massage therapists and those interested in alternative fitness and wellness throughout the tri-state area. Visitors will enjoy food, beverages, a free chair massage, and free on site diagnosis of the spine. This event is also open to the public and special discounts will be offered throughout the store exclusively for attendees of this event.

20 Nov 2009

Smartfish Technologies' patented ErgoMotion technology unveiled

Today, Smartfish Technologies launched its long-awaited ErgoMotion(TM) technology, the first ever design that combines the science of ergonomics with the technology of motion, resulting in a dramatic change and improvement in the way comfort is integrated into devices like mice and keyboards. Unveiled yesterday at Pepcom’s annual Wine, Dine and Demo event, ErgoMotion is the industry’s most advanced computer peripheral solution designed to relieve discomfort and repetitive stress injuries (RSI) related to extended computer usage.

20 Nov 2009

Data from second positive pivotal study of PSD502 for treatment of PE presented

At the annual meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA), Inc. in San Diego, Sciele Pharma, Inc., a Shionogi Company and Plethora Solutions Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Plethora Solutions Holdings PLC ("Plethora")., today presented data from its second positive pivotal study of PSD502 for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE).

20 Nov 2009

Scientists identify and characterize different antioxidant compounds from foods

Scientists at the University of Granada have identified and characterized for the first time different antioxidant compounds from foods such as olive oil, honey, walnuts and a medicinal herb called Teucrium polium.

20 Nov 2009

IVF FLORIDA and Springstone to provide new financing options for fertility treatments

IVF FLORIDA Reproductive Associates today announced their partnership with Springstone Financial LLC to provide patients with improved financing options to fund IVF procedures and certain other fertility treatments. Financing programs are available to IVF FLORIDA and all IntegraMed Fertility Network patients immediately.

19 Nov 2009

Particles released by car brake pads can harm lung cells: Study

Real-life particles released by car brake pads can harm lung cells in vitro. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology found that heavy braking, as in an emergency stop, caused the most damage, but normal breaking and even close proximity to a disengaged brake resulted in potentially dangerous cellular stress.

19 Nov 2009

Positive results from Sciele Pharma's second pivotal study of PSD502 for the treatment of PE

At the annual meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Inc. in San Diego, Sciele Pharma, Inc., a Shionogi Company, and Plethora Solutions Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Plethora Solutions Holdings PLC, today presented data from its second positive pivotal study of PSD502 for the treatment of premature ejaculation (PE).

19 Nov 2009

Experts to study how olive oil lowers the level of cytotoxicity in endothelial cells

Experts at Virgen del Rocío Hospital (Seville, Spain) have begun a study on pregnancy preeclampsia on a sample of 30 pregnant women with a view to demonstrating whether or not consumption of olive oil by this population group results in lower levels of cytotoxicity (for example, cholesterol) in endothelial cells (arterial wall cells).

19 Nov 2009

Senate approves budget for veterans programs

"The Senate on Tuesday adopted the latest in a continuing series of major budget increases to provide medical care for veterans. The move came as the Senate passed, by a rare 100-0 vote, a $134 billion spending bill for veterans programs and military construction projects" the Associated Press reports.

18 Nov 2009

New data on Synta Pharmaceuticals' elesclomol presented at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Conference

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp., a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecule drugs to treat severe medical conditions, today presented new data on the mechanism of action of elesclomol, a first-in-class oxidative stress inducer, at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics in Boston, Mass.

18 Nov 2009

Clinical Data commences patient enrollment in Stedivaze Phase III trial

Clinical Data, Inc. today announced that it has enrolled the first patient in its initial Phase III trial of Stedivaze™, a potential best-in-class vasodilator for use in cardiac stress testing. The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Stedivaze (apadenoson) for use as a pharmacologic stress agent in myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), a method for detecting defects in the blood supply to the heart.

18 Nov 2009

Shamir Optical Industry discloses unaudited financial results for third-quarter 2009

Shamir Optical Industry Ltd., a leading provider of innovative products and technology to the ophthalmic lens market, today announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

18 Nov 2009

First proclamation in support of Mental Health initiative in the state of Tennessee issued

On November 9, 2009, Honorable Speaker of the Senate Ron Ramsey, and Honorable Senator Mark Norris issued the first proclamation in support of a Mental Health initiative in the state of Tennessee. This is a major breakthrough to benefit people living with bipolar disorder in the State of Tennessee, and support The Brilliance in Bipolar Initiative.

18 Nov 2009

Stress News and Research

Dangerous behavior in work environment should not be ignored in the name of political correctness, says psychiatrist

Climate change to have a profound impact on global public health

Emotionally abused children may face accelerated cellular aging as adults

Training program to address mental health issues in developing countries

GOT YOUR BACK launches The Spinalis Chair

Smartfish Technologies' patented ErgoMotion technology unveiled

Data from second positive pivotal study of PSD502 for treatment of PE presented

Scientists identify and characterize different antioxidant compounds from foods

IVF FLORIDA and Springstone to provide new financing options for fertility treatments

Particles released by car brake pads can harm lung cells: Study

Positive results from Sciele Pharma's second pivotal study of PSD502 for the treatment of PE

Experts to study how olive oil lowers the level of cytotoxicity in endothelial cells

Senate approves budget for veterans programs

New data on Synta Pharmaceuticals' elesclomol presented at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Conference

Clinical Data commences patient enrollment in Stedivaze Phase III trial

Shamir Optical Industry discloses unaudited financial results for third-quarter 2009

First proclamation in support of Mental Health initiative in the state of Tennessee issued

Researchers at the University of Southampton develop new social networking tool

End of life research focuses to improve psychological outlook of severely ill patients

In home evaluation trials for GeckoSystems' home care robot begins

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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