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Eating mushrooms can help increase, maintain vitamin D levels, find BUSM researchers

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine have discovered that eating mushrooms containing Vitamin D2 can be as effective at increasing and maintaining vitamin D levels (25-hydroxyvitamin D) as taking supplemental vitamin D2 or vitamin D3.

23 Apr 2013

Study highlights importance of bonding, empathy in patient-physician relationships

In a small study of 39 primary care doctors and 208 of their patients, Johns Hopkins researchers have found that physicians built much less of an emotional rapport with their overweight and obese patients than with their patients of normal weight.

23 Apr 2013

Study examines effectiveness of leadership training programs in academic medical centres

Academic medical centres invest considerable time, money and other resources in leadership training programs, yet there is no evidence such programs work, a new study has found.

23 Apr 2013

William Meehan wins AMSSM Foundation-ACSM Foundation Clinical Research Grant to study brain injury

William Meehan, MD, is the first recipient of the AMSSM Foundation-ACSM Foundation Clinical Research Grant for his research titled "A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Transcranial Light Emitting Diode Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Concussive Brain Injury."

23 Apr 2013

New report presents recommendations to implement public health-based approach to drug policy

A comprehensive new report, Blueprint for a Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy, by The New York Academy of Medicine and the Drug Policy Alliance presents wide-ranging recommendations to implement a public health-based approach to drug policy, calling for strong, effective leadership to make change.

23 Apr 2013

Medical researchers race to find ways to use gene sequencing to fight cancer

Technology is quickly revamping medical care. The New York Times looks at the possible use of gene sequencing, while other news outlets examine apps and online tools that are helping Alzheimer's and autism caregivers.

23 Apr 2013

OSF HealthCare becomes newest member of Mayo Clinic Care Network

Mayo Clinic today announced that OSF HealthCare passed Mayo's rigorous review process to become the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

23 Apr 2013

IMRT gives better results in patients with early breast cancer

Intensity modulated radiotherapy gives better results than standard radiotherapy in patients with early breast cancer, according to results from a randomised trial presented today (Sunday) to the 2nd Forum of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology.

23 Apr 2013

Focusing on changing exercise, diet at same time gives bigger boost, researchers say

Most people know that the way to stay healthy is to exercise and eat right, but millions of Americans struggle to meet those goals, or even decide which to change first.

23 Apr 2013

Ahead of big reforms, health care marketplace feels slowdown

Reuters reports a softening in demand for hospital chains and device makers, among others. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials warn of insurance scams that play on confusion over the health care overhaul.

23 Apr 2013

Pergamum reaches LPLV in Phase I/II trial of LL-37 for treatment of hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers

Pergamum AB announced today that the company has reached last-patient-last-visit in a randomized Phase I/II trial of LL-37 for the treatment of hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers. Karolinska Development AB is the majority owner of Pergamum.

23 Apr 2013

Alkermes reports topline results from phase 2 study of ALKS 5461 drug for major depressive disorder

Alkermes plc (NASDAQ: ALKS) today announced positive preliminary topline results from a phase 2 study of ALKS 5461, its novel drug compound for major depressive disorder (MDD) in patients who have an inadequate response to standard therapies for clinical depression.

22 Apr 2013

AIUM announces Presidential Recognition Awards for exceptional service to ultrasound community

Alfred Z. Abuhamad, MD, Immediate Past President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), presented Presidential Recognition Awards to Marilyn Laughead, MD, and Carmine Valente, PhD, CAE, at the AIUM 2013 Annual Convention in New York, New York.

22 Apr 2013

ACOEM re-issues environmental checklist to improve quality of indoor environment

To commemorate the annual observance of Earth Day on April 22, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) has re-issued its checklist of Ten Environmental Hazards You Can Live Without.

22 Apr 2013

Texas scientist says nonmedical community should be educated about long-term effects of antibiotic overuse and misuse

When thousands of experimental biology researchers gather in Boston this weekend, many of them undoubtedly will be presenting work related to the hunt for the next generation of antibiotics and how to battle back existing and emerging superbugs.

22 Apr 2013

UB researchers develop aniontransporters to trigger cancer cell apoptosis

The journal Accounts of Chemical Research, which has a profound impact on Chemistry and other related sciences, publishes on its current issue the article "Anion Transporters and Biological Systems", signed by Professor Ricardo Pérez Tomás, from the Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapy of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Barcelona, Roberto Quesada, from the Department of Chemistry of the Sciences Faculty at the University of Burgos, and Philip A. Gale, from the University of Southampton, in the United Kingdom.

22 Apr 2013

Researchers suggest two days of staging at moderate altitude reduces acute mountain sickness

Afghanistan's geography is dominated by a collection of craggy peaks, the highest-a mountain known as Noshaq-has been measured to 7,492 meters. Consequently, the soldiers on duty in this mountainous terrain must often ascend to great heights as part of their duty.

22 Apr 2013

Medicine News and Research

Eating mushrooms can help increase, maintain vitamin D levels, find BUSM researchers

Study highlights importance of bonding, empathy in patient-physician relationships

Study examines effectiveness of leadership training programs in academic medical centres

William Meehan wins AMSSM Foundation-ACSM Foundation Clinical Research Grant to study brain injury

New report presents recommendations to implement public health-based approach to drug policy

Medical researchers race to find ways to use gene sequencing to fight cancer

OSF HealthCare becomes newest member of Mayo Clinic Care Network

IMRT gives better results in patients with early breast cancer

Focusing on changing exercise, diet at same time gives bigger boost, researchers say

Ahead of big reforms, health care marketplace feels slowdown

Pergamum reaches LPLV in Phase I/II trial of LL-37 for treatment of hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers

Alkermes reports topline results from phase 2 study of ALKS 5461 drug for major depressive disorder

AIUM announces Presidential Recognition Awards for exceptional service to ultrasound community

ACOEM re-issues environmental checklist to improve quality of indoor environment

Texas scientist says nonmedical community should be educated about long-term effects of antibiotic overuse and misuse

UB researchers develop aniontransporters to trigger cancer cell apoptosis

Researchers suggest two days of staging at moderate altitude reduces acute mountain sickness

Loss or amplification of particular DNA regions contributes to the development of prostate cancer

FDA clears Aspect's M2 compact MRI system for diagnostic imaging of wrist

Study: Anesthesia increases success rates of version procedures, decreases cost of delivery

Everything there is to know about biosimilars eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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