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TAB program proves effective in changing attitudes about stuttering

An educational program designed to rid schools of bullying behaviour directed at students who stutter is proving effective at changing attitudes in the classroom, according to research from the University of Alberta.

7 Jun 2012

Regular meditation could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease among teens

Regular meditation could decrease the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in teens who are most at risk, according to Georgia Health Sciences University researchers.

7 Jun 2012

Studies evaluate transplantation potential and success of islet cells derived from pancreatic tissues

Two studies appearing in the current issue of Cell Transplantation, evaluate the transplantation potential and success of islet cells derived from pancreatic tissues, in addition to a clinical study that reports the occurrence of adverse events.

7 Jun 2012

Savient announces results from KRYSTEXXA Phase III trials on gout-related kidney disease

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that new data presented in an oral session at the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) 2012 congress showed that patients with refractory chronic gout (RCG) who also suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD) responded to treatment with KRYSTEXXA (pegloticase) regardless of baseline CKD stage.

7 Jun 2012

USAID warns humanitarian crisis in Yemen being 'overlooked,' pledges additional $6.5M in aid

"The U.S. government aid agency on Tuesday warned that a humanitarian crisis in conflict-ridden Yemen was being 'overlooked' despite escalating to levels seen in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel," Agence France-Presse reports.

7 Jun 2012

New strategy can effectively control malaria in Africa

Giving young children medicine once a month during the rainy season to protect them against malaria could prevent tens of thousands of deaths each year in some areas of Africa, according to new research.

7 Jun 2012

Study suggests link between fungi and ulcerative colitis

Cedars-Sinai researchers say their examination of the fungi in the intestines suggests an important link between these microbes and inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis.

7 Jun 2012

People with insomnia more likely to develop hypertension

People with insomnia may now have one more thing to keep them up at night: an increased likelihood of developing hypertension, according to a study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

7 Jun 2012

DODAC to discuss ThromboGenics’ new BLA for ocriplasmin intravitreal injection

ThromboGenics NV, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative ophthalmic medicines, today announces that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the Company that its new biologic license application (BLA) for ocriplasmin intravitreal injection will be discussed at the Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee scheduled for July 26, 2012.

7 Jun 2012

Economic Community of West African States launches urgent appeal for aid to Africa's Sahel region

"The Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] sent a distress call Tuesday to the international community declaring that more than six million people are at risk of hunger in the Sahel region of Africa, including more than a million children exposed to severe malnutrition," CNN reports.

7 Jun 2012

Study reviews role of gut microbes in nutrient absorption and energy regulation

Microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract form an intricate, living fabric made up of some 500 to 1000 distinct bacterial species, (in addition to other microbes). Recently, researchers have begun to untangle the subtle role these diverse life forms play in maintaining health and regulating weight.

7 Jun 2012

Artificial noses could allow quick disease screening and ultimately transform diagnostics

Artificial noses have, until now, been used to detect diseases such as urinary tract infection, Helicobacter pylori, tuberculosis, ear, nose and throat conditions and even lung cancer. They have also been clinically tested for use in continuous monitoring of different disease stages.

7 Jun 2012

Plasma levels of tau appear to be a strong predictor for AD

A study by researchers at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute suggests that plasma levels of tau, a protein formed in the brain, appears to be a biomarker and a strong predictor for Alzheimer's disease.

7 Jun 2012

Debiopharm announces results from Debio 0932 Phase I study on cancer

Debiopharm Group (Debiopharm), a Swiss-based global biopharmaceutical group of companies with a focus on the development of prescription drugs that target unmet medical needs and companion diagnostics, presented results of a Phase I open-label dose-escalation study with Debio 0932, an oral Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90) inhibitor in clinical development as an anti-cancer agent.

7 Jun 2012

House GOP spending plan sets sights on reduced funding for health overhaul, other Obama initiatives

News outlets report that House Republican appropriators are working to undo parts of the health law by advancing steep funding cuts.

7 Jun 2012

Study on link between fruit and vegetable consumption and smoking cessation

If you're trying to quit smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables may help you quit and stay tobacco-free for longer, according to a new study published online by University at Buffalo public health researchers.

7 Jun 2012

Dentists explore how psychological factors affect oral health

What does mental health have to do with dental health? Quite a bit, according to Richard Heyman, PhD, and Amy Smith Slep, PhD, psychologists who joined the New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) in July 2011.

7 Jun 2012

Fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to be published in 2013

Every new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders stirs up a host of questions and controversies, and the next DSM-the DSM-5, to be published in 2013-is no exception.

7 Jun 2012

International community should focus on resilience, not just relief, in response to drought in Horn of Africa

"Over the past year, 13.3 million people in Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia were thrown into crisis as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa, the worst in 60 years," USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah writes in this Devex opinion piece.

7 Jun 2012

Study reveals new information about origin of tumors

A study by Travis H. Stracker, researcher at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), in collaboration with scientists at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York, reveals new information about the origin of tumors.

7 Jun 2012

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TAB program proves effective in changing attitudes about stuttering

Regular meditation could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease among teens

Studies evaluate transplantation potential and success of islet cells derived from pancreatic tissues

Savient announces results from KRYSTEXXA Phase III trials on gout-related kidney disease

USAID warns humanitarian crisis in Yemen being 'overlooked,' pledges additional $6.5M in aid

New strategy can effectively control malaria in Africa

Study suggests link between fungi and ulcerative colitis

People with insomnia more likely to develop hypertension

DODAC to discuss ThromboGenics’ new BLA for ocriplasmin intravitreal injection

Economic Community of West African States launches urgent appeal for aid to Africa's Sahel region

Study reviews role of gut microbes in nutrient absorption and energy regulation

Artificial noses could allow quick disease screening and ultimately transform diagnostics

Plasma levels of tau appear to be a strong predictor for AD

Debiopharm announces results from Debio 0932 Phase I study on cancer

House GOP spending plan sets sights on reduced funding for health overhaul, other Obama initiatives

Study on link between fruit and vegetable consumption and smoking cessation

Dentists explore how psychological factors affect oral health

Fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to be published in 2013

International community should focus on resilience, not just relief, in response to drought in Horn of Africa

Study reveals new information about origin of tumors

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