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Researchers present new findings on role of relationship between patient and therapist

This study published in the last 2010 issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics suggests that therapist and patient ratings of therapeutic alliance predict therapeutic progress.

18 Jan 2011

New way to halt lung inflammation

Acute inflammation of the lung is a poorly recognized human disease that develops in surprising and unexpected ways. The acute lung injury (ALI) or adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a vital new concern for soldiers, but it can develop in anyone during a systemic infection, after severe trauma, as a result of bone fracture, following severe burns and in many other ways as well-- the initial cause may have nothing apparent to do with the lung itself.

18 Jan 2011

Research: Adults with ADHD are more likely to develop degenerative dementia

Adults who suffer from attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more than three times as likely to develop a common form of degenerative dementia than those without, according to research in the January issue of the European Journal of Neurology.

18 Jan 2011

PecFent accepted in Scotland for treatment of breakthrough cancer pain

Archimedes Pharma Ltd., a leading international specialty pharma company, today announced the decision by the Scottish Medicines Consortium to accept PecFent for use within NHS Scotland. PecFent is indicated for the treatment of breakthrough pain in adults who are already receiving maintenance opioid therapy for chronic cancer pain.

18 Jan 2011

OMJPI, Sanford-Burnham enter agreement to discover compounds for Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric disorders

Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute has entered into a collaboration with Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to discover compounds for Alzheimer's disease and major psychiatric disorders.

18 Jan 2011

Minimally invasive technique appears helpful in reanimating lower face after paralysis

A procedure involving only one small incision and no major modifications to bone can be used to transpose a tendon and appears helpful in reanimating the lower face after paralysis, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

18 Jan 2011

Research finds resistance training results in 20% decrease in person's blood pressure

Research conducted in the College of Health Sciences' Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University has shown that resistance training has some similar effects as aerobic exercise in lowering a person's blood pressure.

18 Jan 2011

Study: Pre-menopausal Chinese-American women have greater bone strength than Caucasian counterparts

A team of researchers at Columbia Engineering and Columbia University Medical Center announced today the results of the first study comparing bone structure in Chinese-American women to Caucasian women.

18 Jan 2011

T3SS-dependent bacteria may be a suitable point of attack for future antibiotics: Study

So-called type-3 secretion systems of pathogenic bacteria may be a suitable point of attack for future antibiotics. This is shown by Professor Maria Fällman and her associates at Umeå University in Sweden in the Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS, in the US.

18 Jan 2011

Regeneron, Bayer and SERI initiate new VEGF Trap-Eye Phase 3 clinical trial in myopic CNV

Regeneron and Bayer HealthCare announced initiation of a new Phase 3 clinical trial in collaboration with the Singapore Eye Research Institute investigating the efficacy and safety of VEGF Trap-Eye (aflibercept ophthalmic solution) in patients with choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) of the retina as a result of pathologic myopia.

18 Jan 2011

ETP introduces online epilepsy diary management tool to advance patient care

The Epilepsy Therapy Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating new therapies for people living with epilepsy and seizures and the parent organization of epilepsy.com, today announced that it has expanded the use of its online epilepsy diary management tool with the launch of a new app developed to run on the Android mobile operating system.

18 Jan 2011

EverFlex+ Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent System is now available in Europe

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced availability of the EverFlex+™ Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent System in Europe.

18 Jan 2011

New study finds nurses' work schedule can impact patient outcomes

A new study has found that patient deaths from pneumonia and acute myocardial infarction were significantly more likely in hospitals where nurses reported schedules with long work hours.

18 Jan 2011

Polysomnography may predict adverse outcomes following pediatric adenotonsillectomy: Study

Performing polysomnography prior to pediatric adenotonsillectomy may help identify children at a higher risk of developing postoperative respiratory complications, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

18 Jan 2011

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Researchers present new findings on role of relationship between patient and therapist

New way to halt lung inflammation

Research: Adults with ADHD are more likely to develop degenerative dementia

PecFent accepted in Scotland for treatment of breakthrough cancer pain

OMJPI, Sanford-Burnham enter agreement to discover compounds for Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric disorders

Minimally invasive technique appears helpful in reanimating lower face after paralysis

Research finds resistance training results in 20% decrease in person's blood pressure

Study: Pre-menopausal Chinese-American women have greater bone strength than Caucasian counterparts

T3SS-dependent bacteria may be a suitable point of attack for future antibiotics: Study

Regeneron, Bayer and SERI initiate new VEGF Trap-Eye Phase 3 clinical trial in myopic CNV

ETP introduces online epilepsy diary management tool to advance patient care

EverFlex+ Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent System is now available in Europe

New study finds nurses' work schedule can impact patient outcomes

Polysomnography may predict adverse outcomes following pediatric adenotonsillectomy: Study

Teens living next to busy roadway face high risk of allergies and asthma: Study

Scientists identify new way of attacking breast cancer stem cells

AMS introduces STEP toolkit to help men with ED and SUI

Antibiotics with blood pressure medications may cause hypotension

USPSTF recommends women of ages 65 and above to routinely screen for osteoporosis

Study reports warfarin users may face risk of death after traumatic injuries

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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