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Headache on rare occasions can be a warning sign of potentially serious disorder

Headaches are extremely common. Almost everyone has experienced a severe headache at least once in his or her lifetime. In most cases, headaches are minor nuisances that resolve within a short time. However, a headache can on rare occasions be the warning sign of a potentially serious disorder that requires immediate medical attention.

19 Dec 2009

Medicare expenditures less for POHs compared to non-POHs, says new study

The cost to Medicare of a patient receiving treatment at a physician owned and operated hospitals is "4.6 to 6.00% lower" than hospitals not run by physicians, according to a new study by Oxford Outcomes, an internationally respected research agency.

18 Dec 2009

Therapure Biopharma to fill/finish nimotuzumab at its Canadian GMP certified fill suite

David Allan, Chairman and CEO of YM BioSciences Inc. and Thomas Wellner, President and CEO of Therapure Biopharma Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement under which Therapure Biopharma will provide fill and finish services for nimotuzumab, the humanized monoclonal antibody licensed to YM's majority-owned Canadian subsidiary, CIMYM BioSciences Inc., by the Centre of Molecular Immunology (CIM).

17 Dec 2009

ASA offers practical ways for sufferers to take active role in treatment of pain

Whether the result of injury, illness or a chronic condition, 70 million Americans experience pain annually. The individual pain sufferer may experience a diminished quality of life, lack of mobility and added stress.

17 Dec 2009

National medical societies launch multi-state advertising campaign to oppose current health care bill

Today, a group of national medical societies launched a multi-state advertising campaign in opposition to H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, currently under consideration by the U.S. Senate and making its way towards a final vote in the coming days.

17 Dec 2009

Pillo1 for chronic neck and back pain

At a time when Americans spend over $50 billion on ways to alleviate neck and back pain, Dr. Raymond Hall is theorizing a painful connection between conventional pillows and neck issues and created a revolutionary solution called Pillo1 (www.pillo1.com) to address the problem.

16 Dec 2009

Florida doctor performs new, effective treatment for sinusitis

Local physician William Laskowski, MD has become the first doctor in Florida to perform an effective new treatment for sinusitis called FinESS® Sinus Treatment in an office setting. FinESS® (Entellus Medical, Maple Grove, MN) is a balloon sinuplasty option that is less-invasive than traditional sinus surgery and breaks the cycle of chronic or recurrent sinusitis with immediate relief and lasting results.

15 Dec 2009

UT Southwestern Medical Center performs minimally invasive procedures for sinuses and chronic rhinosinusitis

Only about one in 2,000 people in the United States get a sinus tumor, but Johnnie Wilcox was one of the unfortunate few.

15 Dec 2009

Musical greeting cards can pose danger for children

While musical holiday cards are a lot of fun, Their batteries pose a danger to little ones. Kids swallow them and stick them in their ears and nose, A health problem this does pose. The Montreal Children's Hospital doesn't mean to preach But please keep these batteries out of reach.

14 Dec 2009

Oncolytics Biotech develops REOLYSIN for patients affected by hard-to-treat cancers

A novel class of cancer therapies called live biologics is offering new hope for patients affected by hard-to-treat cancers, according to two different studies testing the therapies in patients with sarcomas and head and neck cancers.

14 Dec 2009

Hot Ideas World creates Eye-POD Eye Care Kit

The Eye-POD Eye Care Kit has just been created by an entrepreneurial R&D company in Florida, Hot Ideas World, Inc. The array of easy to use functions in the device changes the way users wear Contact Lenses and use Eye Drops.

11 Dec 2009

New vehicle headrest to prevent whiplash injuries

Whiplash neck injuries among drivers and their passengers who have been shunted from behind are a major cause of long-term health problems and, in extreme cases, death.

11 Dec 2009

New drug designed to stop cancer from spreading by preventing mitosis

TGen Clinical Research Services at Scottsdale Healthcare (TCRS) is the world's first clinical trials site for a new drug designed to halt cancer cell division.

9 Dec 2009

National Institute on Aging awards grant to study age-related brain disorders

Dr. Rong Zhang, a researcher at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, has been awarded a four-year grant from the National Institute on Aging to research the connection between exercise and brain function as people age.

9 Dec 2009

Study: Genetic variations in miRNA pathway may be used to predict secondary tumor in head and neck cancer patients

Eighteen single-point genetic variations indicate risk of recurrence for early-stage head and neck cancer patients and their likelihood of developing a second type of cancer, researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reported at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference.

8 Dec 2009

Vitamin D supplements may aid in treating cancer

The findings support the growing association between vitamin D and cancer risk and outcomes, and suggest that vitamin D supplements might help even those patients already diagnosed with some forms of cancer, says Dr. Drake.

7 Dec 2009

Anti-aging moisturizer for beautiful and younger-looking skin

Forget the chocolate this Holiday Season and give your loved ones something they can be proud of - beautiful, younger-appearing skin - with Dermagenics® Physician-Formulated Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer. Women and men will love the ultimate youthful appearance made possible with an all-in-one cream for the face, eyes and neck combined.

5 Dec 2009

Hospital based surgical center out performed by ambulatory surgical center in otolaryngic surgeries

Measuring five quality-base performance areas, an ambulatory surgical center out performed a standard hospital based surgical center in otolaryngic surgeries, according to new research in the December 2009 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

4 Dec 2009

Update on European commercial launch of MuGard for oral mucositis provided

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCP), today provided an update on its European commercial launch of MuGard, an FDA approved treatment for oral mucositis, a debilitating side effect of radiation treatment and chemotherapy.

4 Dec 2009

Geisinger Medical Center opens new ‘Vestibular and Balance Center’

Geisinger Medical Center recently opened a new Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Vestibular and Balance Center to help patients who are affected by vertigo, dizziness or balance problems.

4 Dec 2009

Neck News and Research

Headache on rare occasions can be a warning sign of potentially serious disorder

Medicare expenditures less for POHs compared to non-POHs, says new study

Therapure Biopharma to fill/finish nimotuzumab at its Canadian GMP certified fill suite

ASA offers practical ways for sufferers to take active role in treatment of pain

National medical societies launch multi-state advertising campaign to oppose current health care bill

Pillo1 for chronic neck and back pain

Florida doctor performs new, effective treatment for sinusitis

UT Southwestern Medical Center performs minimally invasive procedures for sinuses and chronic rhinosinusitis

Musical greeting cards can pose danger for children

Oncolytics Biotech develops REOLYSIN for patients affected by hard-to-treat cancers

Hot Ideas World creates Eye-POD Eye Care Kit

New vehicle headrest to prevent whiplash injuries

New drug designed to stop cancer from spreading by preventing mitosis

National Institute on Aging awards grant to study age-related brain disorders

Study: Genetic variations in miRNA pathway may be used to predict secondary tumor in head and neck cancer patients

Vitamin D supplements may aid in treating cancer

Anti-aging moisturizer for beautiful and younger-looking skin

Hospital based surgical center out performed by ambulatory surgical center in otolaryngic surgeries

Update on European commercial launch of MuGard for oral mucositis provided

Geisinger Medical Center opens new ‘Vestibular and Balance Center’

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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