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Needle exchanges could be limited under Congressional bill

The New York Times reports on federal legislation that could limit needle exchanges. "A bill working its way through Congress would lift a ban of more than 20 years on using federal money for needle exchange programs.

10 Nov 2009

Military and VA struggle with mental health and other health care issues

The events at Fort Hood highlight the military's struggle to provide mental health care for soldiers, veterans and the therapists who treat them.

10 Nov 2009

H1N1 cases increase in China, Japan; Afghanistan attempts to contain virus

The WHO on Friday reported on a rising number of H1N1 (swine flu) cases in China and Japan, Reuters/Washington Post reports. "In China, after an earlier wave of mixed influenza activity (seasonal H3N2 and pandemic H1N1), pandemic H1N1 influenza activity now predominates and is increasing," the agency said. "Sharp increases in pandemic flu infections continue to be reported throughout Japan, particularly on the northern island," the news service writes (Nebehay, 11/6).

10 Nov 2009

Children with autism may have lower quality handwriting, says study

Children with autism may have lower quality handwriting and trouble forming letters compared to children without autism, according to a study published in the November 10, 2009, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

9 Nov 2009

Awareness campaign for Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation wins GCG Marketing honors

GCG Marketing today announces its award of Best Corporate Advertisement/Campaign at the 2009 Medical Marketing & Media Awards honoring the agency’s development of an awareness campaign for the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation.

9 Nov 2009

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients to receive proton therapy at the UF Proton Therapy Institute

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute have formed a collaboration to provide proton therapy for St. Jude patients. The announcement follows the approval of the first clinical study to evaluate the use of proton therapy for rare brain cancers in children younger than 3 years old.

9 Nov 2009

TRICARE South Region beneficiaries urged to get H1N1 influenza vaccinations

Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), encourages TRICARE South Region beneficiaries to get their H1N1 influenza vaccinations in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus. Anticipating a greater need for the shots, the Department of Defense (DoD) is encouraging all military personnel to obtain the vaccines.

9 Nov 2009

Shire's INTUNIV for treating ADHD now available in the U.S.

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the availability of INTUNIV(TM) (guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets in pharmacies across the United States for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents ages 6 to 17.

9 Nov 2009

Survey finds fewer Americans use therapy to manage stress

Results of a recent survey reveal that, despite an increase in stress, fewer Americans use therapy as a way to manage it.

9 Nov 2009

Tobacco smoke linked with respiratory diseases

Tobacco smoke is involved in uncontrolled asthma, a diminished response to anti-asthma drugs, rhinitis, nasal obstruction, and deregulation of the immune system according to an international expert at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla.

9 Nov 2009

Swedish study: Chances of having a baby increases over three cycles

Just one in three women gives birth after a single IVF attempt, but the cumulative chance of a live birth increases with each cycle - where women are offered three cycles nearly two thirds go on to have babies, reveals a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

9 Nov 2009

Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex: "Our biggest battle is to stop the slaughter of children"

The following was released today by Randall Terry, Director, Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex.

9 Nov 2009

Pelosi's speech on the House floor supporting H.R. 3962

Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The House will vote on the legislation later tonight.

9 Nov 2009

Cardinal Rigali to support health care bill if an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon

American Life League president Judie Brown released the following statement on the news that Cardinal Justin Rigali will support Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), provided an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon.

9 Nov 2009

U.S. Conference of Mayors commends the passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act

Today, the nation Mayors commended the U.S. House of Representatives on passing, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, a historic piece of legislation, and an important step in reforming America's healthcare system.

9 Nov 2009

Bishops urge the House of Representatives to vote for Stupak-Ellsworth Amendment to health care reform

The U.S. bishops November 7 urged members of the House of Representatives to vote for the Stupak-Ellsworth Amendment to the health care reform.

9 Nov 2009

Family Research Council releases statement concerning the passage of pro-life amendment

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Stupak, Pitts, Kaptur, Dahlkemper, Smith, Ellsworth and Lipinski amendment to the "Affordable Health Care for America Act" (H.R. 3962). The amendment maintains the current policy of preventing federal funding for abortion and for benefits packages that include abortion.

9 Nov 2009

Symposium on non invasive diagnosis and management of hepatic fibrosis sponsored by Echosens

Echosens, the French high-technology company specializing in non-invasive diagnostics in hepatology is the official sponsor of the Symposium held by Pr Sarin in the Famous Institute of liver and Biliary Sciences of New Delhi today. This symposium will focus on the non invasive diagnosis and management of hepatic fibrosis, with speakers from all around the world.

9 Nov 2009

Specialization in one sport increases the risk of injury, find researchers

Gifted young athletes are under increasing pressure to play only one sport year round.

9 Nov 2009

Evaluation of DX-88 to resolve symptoms of acute HAE attacks to be presented

An analysis demonstrating the ability of DX-88 (ecallantide) to resolve symptoms of acute hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in all anatomic locations and to sustain effect will be presented in an oral presentation this week at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) 2009 Annual Meeting in Miami Beach.

9 Nov 2009

Children News and Research

Needle exchanges could be limited under Congressional bill

Military and VA struggle with mental health and other health care issues

H1N1 cases increase in China, Japan; Afghanistan attempts to contain virus

Children with autism may have lower quality handwriting, says study

Awareness campaign for Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation wins GCG Marketing honors

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients to receive proton therapy at the UF Proton Therapy Institute

TRICARE South Region beneficiaries urged to get H1N1 influenza vaccinations

Shire's INTUNIV for treating ADHD now available in the U.S.

Survey finds fewer Americans use therapy to manage stress

Tobacco smoke linked with respiratory diseases

Swedish study: Chances of having a baby increases over three cycles

Operation Rescue Insurrecta Nex: "Our biggest battle is to stop the slaughter of children"

Pelosi's speech on the House floor supporting H.R. 3962

Cardinal Rigali to support health care bill if an amendment preserving the status quo for abortion is voted upon

U.S. Conference of Mayors commends the passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act

Bishops urge the House of Representatives to vote for Stupak-Ellsworth Amendment to health care reform

Family Research Council releases statement concerning the passage of pro-life amendment

Symposium on non invasive diagnosis and management of hepatic fibrosis sponsored by Echosens

Specialization in one sport increases the risk of injury, find researchers

Evaluation of DX-88 to resolve symptoms of acute HAE attacks to be presented

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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