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Children's Surgical Centre offers no-cost surgery for children with frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele

Frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele is a type of facial malformation that is rarely seen in developed countries, but is quite common in many Southeast Asian countries, occurring in 1 of every 5,000 live births.

20 Nov 2010

Potassium citrate effective for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis: Study

The Western diet creates an acidic environment in the body that removes calcium from bones and may contribute to the development of osteoporosis. Healthy adults who consume the standard US diet sustain a chronic, low-grade state of acidosis that worsens with age as kidney function declines, limiting urinary acid excretion. Reto Krapf, MD (University of Basel, in Bruderholz/Basel, Switzerland) and colleagues designed a study to see if daily alkali as potassium citrate supplement tablets might neutralize these effects.

20 Nov 2010

Study finds gender difference in brain function of schizophrenics

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that differs between the sexes in terms of age at onset, symptomatology, response to medication, and structural brain abnormalities. Now, a new study from the Universit- de Montr-al shows that there is gender difference between men and women's mental ability with women performing better than men.

20 Nov 2010

People to get free vision rehabilitation surgeries with launch of 2010 China-Africa Brightness Action

The launching ceremony for the "2010 China-Africa Brightness Action" was held at Deer Jet's fix base operation (FBO), Beijing Capital International Airport on November 18.

20 Nov 2010

K.U.Leuven researchers receive ERC Advanced Grants

K.U.Leuven researchers Peter Carmeliet and Bart De Strooper have both been awarded Advanced Grants from the European Research Council. ERC Advanced Grants are the most prestigious European research grants, spanning a period of 5 years. Peter Carmeliet of the VIB Vesalius Research Centre, K.U.Leuven, will receive approximately 2.5 million euro for research focused on stopping the energy supply into blood vessels.

20 Nov 2010

Medtronic's implantable device delivers positive results for abdominal aortic aneurysms treatment

An implantable medical device used in the minimally invasive treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, the Endurant Stent Graft System from Medtronic, Inc., delivered strong results through one year of patient follow-up in the company's U.S. pivotal study, according to clinical data presented at VEITHsymposium.

20 Nov 2010

Harvard researcher to receive 2010 Naomi Berrie Award from Columbia University Medical Center

Columbia University Medical Center will present the 2010 Naomi Berrie Award to a Harvard researcher who has made important advances in understanding the molecular basis for links between obesity, diabetes and heart disease. A promising young investigator at Columbia will also be recognized for her novel investigations regarding the basis for disordered lipid metabolism in diabetes.

20 Nov 2010

Ontario Brain Institute initiates new venture to help people with neurological disorders

Ontario took a major step to help the one million people in the province with neurological disorders and the 2.6 million Ontarians who will be affected by a neurological condition in their lifetime.

20 Nov 2010

Simple strategies to cope with holiday stress

Dr. Richard Blonna, author, life coach, and stress management expert, offers five simple strategies for managing holiday stress. His approach to managing the worry and anxiety associated with holiday stress is adapted from his new book, Stress Less, Live More; How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Can Help You Live a Busy Yet Balanced Life.

20 Nov 2010

People with heart disease, diabetes or cancer believe economic downturn hurts their health: Poll

A new poll from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Knowledge Networks shows that many people with heart disease, diabetes or cancer believe the economic downturn is hurting their health and will have further negative impacts in the future. Many Americans with these illnesses face financial problems paying for medical bills in this economy.

20 Nov 2010

BizVotes.com identifies Dr. Ryan Groelz as Best Chiropractor in Broomfield, Colorado

Dr. Ryan Groelz of Rock Creek Spine and Rehabilitation Center has been voted the 'Best Chiropractor in Broomfield, Colorado' by BizVotes.com. A popular consumer website, BizVotes.com helps communities identify the best local businesses through an online voting system. Rock Creek Spine and Rehabilitation Center is currently listed in the top choice for chiropractic care in Broomfield.

20 Nov 2010

Psychiatric hospitalization rate decreases among adults with schizophrenia treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA: Study

Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling brain disorder that affects 1 percent of the U.S. population and results in substantial medical and societal costs, in particular from use of health-care resources. It also can have devastating health-related and social effects on people with the disease, their families and caregivers.

20 Nov 2010

Palmetto GBA to cover PTNS therapy for patients with overactive bladder

Uroplasty, Inc., a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative proprietary products to treat voiding dysfunctions, today announced that Palmetto GBA for California, Nevada and Hawaii, a regional Medicare carrier, now covers posterior tibial nerve stimulation using the Urgent PC Neuromodulation System for the treatment of the symptoms of overactive bladder.

20 Nov 2010

Cascade reaffirms position on non-invasive detection of melanoma by SkinSpect device

Cascade Technologies, Corp. announced today that, in response to significant recent attention to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel evaluation of Mela Sciences' MelaFind device, the company has received a number of inquiries about its similar instrument.

20 Nov 2010

Atria Senior Living unveils new activities guide for employees living, working in Life Guidance Neighborhoods

Atria Senior Living Group, one of the nation's largest providers of independent living, assisted living and memory care services, announced today the launch of a new special edition book to benefit residents and employees living and working in the company's Life Guidance Neighborhoods.

20 Nov 2010

Scientists discover Notch pathway may play a role in alcohol's protective effects

Many studies support the assertion that moderate drinking is beneficial when it comes to cardiovascular health, and for the first time scientists have discovered that a well-known molecule, called Notch, may be behind alcohol's protective effects. Down the road, this finding could help scientists create a new treatment for heart disease that mimics the beneficial influence of modest alcohol consumption.

20 Nov 2010

$Older adults with low sodium experience increased rates of fractures, falls: Study$

Older adults with low sodium experience increased rates of fractures, falls: Study

Older adults with even mildly decreased levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) experience increased rates of fractures and falls, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition. Falls are a serious health problem for the elderly and account for about 50 percent of deaths due to injury in the elderly.

20 Nov 2010

New I-SPY 2 study to evaluate effectiveness of medical treatment for breast cancer

A clinical trial that aims to speed up the study of new treatments for certain subtypes of breast cancer now has a designated study site at the Diane O'Connor Thompson Breast Center at the University of Colorado Hospital.

20 Nov 2010

Early nephrology care associated with lower mortality and incidence of end stage renal disease

Earlier care from a nephrologist reduces the chance of kidney patients developing end-stage renal disease and lowers their risk of death during the first year of dialysis, according to a study by the University of Michigan Kidney Epidemiology & Cost Center.

20 Nov 2010

NHCSL releases whitepaper addressing national crisis of Hispanic obesity

The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators today released a whitepaper addressing the national crisis of Hispanic obesity. The paper identifies community-based and state policy options for addressing a health crisis that has reached emergency levels across the United States.

20 Nov 2010

Medical Condition News

Children's Surgical Centre offers no-cost surgery for children with frontoethmoidal meningoencephalocele

Potassium citrate effective for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis: Study

Study finds gender difference in brain function of schizophrenics

People to get free vision rehabilitation surgeries with launch of 2010 China-Africa Brightness Action

K.U.Leuven researchers receive ERC Advanced Grants

Medtronic's implantable device delivers positive results for abdominal aortic aneurysms treatment

Harvard researcher to receive 2010 Naomi Berrie Award from Columbia University Medical Center

Ontario Brain Institute initiates new venture to help people with neurological disorders

Simple strategies to cope with holiday stress

People with heart disease, diabetes or cancer believe economic downturn hurts their health: Poll

BizVotes.com identifies Dr. Ryan Groelz as Best Chiropractor in Broomfield, Colorado

Psychiatric hospitalization rate decreases among adults with schizophrenia treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA: Study

Palmetto GBA to cover PTNS therapy for patients with overactive bladder

Cascade reaffirms position on non-invasive detection of melanoma by SkinSpect device

Atria Senior Living unveils new activities guide for employees living, working in Life Guidance Neighborhoods

Scientists discover Notch pathway may play a role in alcohol's protective effects

Older adults with low sodium experience increased rates of fractures, falls: Study

New I-SPY 2 study to evaluate effectiveness of medical treatment for breast cancer

Early nephrology care associated with lower mortality and incidence of end stage renal disease

NHCSL releases whitepaper addressing national crisis of Hispanic obesity

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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