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Emodin raises hope for treatment of fibrotic liver diseases

In the last decade, advances in the understanding of genes promoting hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation are impressive. However, there are few breakthroughs in therapeutic intervention of hepatic fibrogenesis. Efficient and well-tolerated antifibrotic drugs are lacking and current treatment of hepatic fibrosis is limited to withdrawal of the noxious agent. Research identifying innocuous antifibrotic agents is of high priority and urgently needed.

24 Oct 2009

Optical system for simultaneous imaging electrical and metabolic quantities in the heart

Cardiac rhythm disorders can result from disturbances in cardiac metabolism. These metabolic changes are tightly linked with specific cardiac electrophysiology (CEP) abnormalities, such as depressed excitability, impaired intra- and extracellular conductivities, wave propagation block, and alteration of conduction velocity, action potential amplitude, and duration.

24 Oct 2009

Orthopedic surgeon to present latest findings on stem cells and plasma rich platelet therapy

Joseph Purita M.D., a well known Orthopedic Surgeon from Florida has announced that plans are being made with the Orthopedic Academies in Sao Paulo Brazil to present his latest findings on the use of stem cells and plasma rich platelet therapy in the treatment of certain bone and joint problems.

24 Oct 2009

PPA reaches historic milestone; helps the six millionth person

After visiting more than 3,000 cities in all 50 states, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) has reached a historic milestone today by helping the six millionth person at an event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

24 Oct 2009

GM salaried workers to recieive only high-deductible plans

"General Motors Co. will offer only high-deductible consumer-driven health care plans to its 24,000 salaried employees, effective Jan. 1," Business Insurance reports.

24 Oct 2009

Nutri5, an effective natural product for the relief of menopausal symptoms

Earlier this year, the BBC reported that "HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy - can shrink women's brains"1, after a study was published which showed that brain volume in women taking HRT was smaller in two key areas involved in thinking and memory.

23 Oct 2009

Physicians' recognize benefits of genetic testing; say formal education required to put it into practice

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(NYSE: MHS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the findings of a national benchmark survey on physicians' acceptance, use and education regarding pharmacogenomic testing.

23 Oct 2009

Brain inflammation not linked to Alzheimer's disease

In a surprising reversal of long-standing scientific belief, researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have discovered that inflammation in the brain is not the trigger that leads to buildup of amyloid deposits and development of Alzheimer's disease.

23 Oct 2009

New guidelines from American Academy of Dermatology for treatment of psoriasis with ultraviolet light therapy

Based on an extensive review of the highest quality scientific literature on psoriasis and the opinion of recognized psoriasis experts, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released new guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, also known as phototherapy. Recommendations for the use of the most common forms of UV light therapy, as stand-alone treatments or in conjunction with other therapies, were outlined, including patient considerations.

23 Oct 2009

New Category I CPT code for AspirinWorks Test Kit

Corgenix Medical Corporation, a worldwide developer and marketer of diagnostic test kits, announced today that a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code has been published by the American Medical Association (AMA) for the AspirinWorks Test Kit.

23 Oct 2009

Leaders confident they have support for a public option in final House health bill

There are 256 Democrats in the House, but some moderates have balked at inclusion of a public plan, "especially one linked to Medicare rates," CQ Politics reports (10/21).

23 Oct 2009

Illegal residents' view on healthcare status

The dissertation focuses on how individual non-citizens residing illegally in the country perceive their health status, what wishes they have regarding healthcare, and whether these wishes are fulfilled. The individual perspective is used instead of the more common concepts of health and healthcare needs, which are based more on the care-giver perspective.

22 Oct 2009

Peripheral arterial disease linked to lifestyle changes

Modifying the risk of peripheral arterial disease (or PAD)-with healthy lifestyle changes-remains vital to one's health, note researchers in a recent issue of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. And while PAD can progress and worsen over time, there is not enough evidence yet to advocate minimally invasive treatment in patients who have had a narrowing or blockage of a leg artery but showing no signs or symptoms of the disease, say Irish researchers in a retrospective study of more than 900 individuals.

22 Oct 2009

Fluoride content in infant formulas can cause tooth discoloration

All infant formulas, whether ready-to-feed, concentrated or organic, contain fluoride at levels which can discolor developing teeth, reports the October 2009 Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)(1).

22 Oct 2009

18 Los Angeles residents charged in five indictments for allegedly participating in Medicare fraud schemes

Eighteen defendants, most of them residing in the Los Angeles area, have been charged in five indictments for allegedly participating in Medicare fraud schemes that resulted in approximately $25 million in fraudulent bills to the Medicare program, announced Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California George S. Cardona and Daniel R. Levinson, Inspector General of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).

22 Oct 2009

France Biotech announces its 5th Bioethics Forum

France Biotech, the French association of life science businesses and their partners (www.france-biotech.org) today announced that its 5th Bioethics Forum (organized in collaboration with the Eurobiomed cluster) will take place on Friday, December 11th, at the Musée du Carre d’Art venue in Nîmes.

22 Oct 2009

New health initiative focuses on environmentally-associated cancers

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, in cooperation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), will launch a targeted health initiative in January 2010 focused on environmentally-associated cancers.

22 Oct 2009

Constant light at night can increase depressive symptoms

Researchers found that mice housed in a lighted room 24 hours a day exhibited more depressive symptoms than did similar mice that had a normal light-dark cycle.

22 Oct 2009

CWRU establishes collaborative research center to address common health issues in urban neighborhoods

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine proudly announces the establishment of the CWRU Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN), a collaborative research center to address common health issues faced in disadvantaged urban neighborhoods in and around Greater Cleveland.

22 Oct 2009

ICON reports its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009

ICON, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today reported its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

21 Oct 2009

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Emodin raises hope for treatment of fibrotic liver diseases

Optical system for simultaneous imaging electrical and metabolic quantities in the heart

Orthopedic surgeon to present latest findings on stem cells and plasma rich platelet therapy

PPA reaches historic milestone; helps the six millionth person

GM salaried workers to recieive only high-deductible plans

Nutri5, an effective natural product for the relief of menopausal symptoms

Physicians' recognize benefits of genetic testing; say formal education required to put it into practice

Brain inflammation not linked to Alzheimer's disease

New guidelines from American Academy of Dermatology for treatment of psoriasis with ultraviolet light therapy

New Category I CPT code for AspirinWorks Test Kit

Leaders confident they have support for a public option in final House health bill

Illegal residents' view on healthcare status

Peripheral arterial disease linked to lifestyle changes

Fluoride content in infant formulas can cause tooth discoloration

18 Los Angeles residents charged in five indictments for allegedly participating in Medicare fraud schemes

France Biotech announces its 5th Bioethics Forum

New health initiative focuses on environmentally-associated cancers

Constant light at night can increase depressive symptoms

CWRU establishes collaborative research center to address common health issues in urban neighborhoods

ICON reports its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009

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