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New study evaluates ideal crown-to-root ratio for successful implant restoration

Dental implants are now a common way to replace a tooth. But a dentist must first determine that an implant restoration can be successful for a particular patient. As an indicator, dentists use the crown-to-root ratio—how much of the tooth extends above the jawbone and how much is in the bone. However, the ideal crown-to-implant ratio for the replacement tooth has yet to be determined.

2 Feb 2011

Boston Scientific fourth quarter net sales decrease 4% to $2.002 billion

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010, as well as net sales and earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the full year and first quarter 2011.

2 Feb 2011

DCRI, Kaplan EduNeering partner to train clinical research work force

The Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), the largest academic clinical research organization in the world, is partnering with Kaplan EduNeering, a leading provider of compliance and knowledge-management solutions, in a novel educational program to address one of the most vexing problems encountered when conducting clinical trials abroad - the absence of a ready and fully trained professional infrastructure to get the work done.

2 Feb 2011

Cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than antidepressant medications for bulimia nervosa

A new evidence report by ECRI Institute comparing the effectiveness of various treatments for bulimia nervosa indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective than antidepressant medications and supportive therapies in improving eating disorder symptoms.

2 Feb 2011

Study finds recurrences of shingles prevalent in the immunocompetent population

For decades, medical wisdom about shingles has been that it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The commonly-held belief is that patients are protected from a recurrence of the herpes zoster virus, which causes shingles, after one episode. But according to a study published in the February issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, recurrences of shingles may be significantly more common than doctors have suspected.

2 Feb 2011

Size of influenza-laden particles linked to risk of infection

A parent's wise advice to never go to a hospital unless you want to get sick may be gaining support from scientific studies on a specific airborne virus.

2 Feb 2011

New study finds mate guarding common in societies which practice arranged marriages

Mate guarding is classified as excessive or unwarranted jealous or protective behavior towards a spouse or mate. This is common among many different species and can be useful to defend territory, guarantee paternity, or prevent disease. The authors of a new study published in Personal Relationships have discovered that this behavior is more common in societies which practice arranged marriages or in cultures that place a high value on parental influence in the choice of mate for their children.

2 Feb 2011

DARA BioSciences' KRN5500 Phase 2 study in advanced cancer selected for presentation at ADEPT 2011

The Company announced that the University of Rochester in concert with ADEPT has selected the study results from the KRN5500 Phase 2 study to be presented at its March 25-26, 2011 conference. The presentation is entitled, "Management of Placebo Response in a Randomized Trial of KRN5500 in Patients with Neuropathic Pain and Cancer."

2 Feb 2011

New study examines role of later acquisition of hepatitis C in HIV patients

Hepatitis C is a leading cause of illness and death for individuals infected with both HIV and hepatitis C. Recent reports from around the world demonstrate that hepatitis C is emerging as a sexually transmitted infection among HIV-infected men who do not inject drugs. However, many HIV-infected men do not receive continued screening for hepatitis C throughout their HIV care.

2 Feb 2011

Inovio publishes scientific paper detailing SynCon DNA vaccine preclinical study for prostate cancer

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, a leader in the development of therapeutic and preventive vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, announced today the publication of a scientific paper in the journal Human Vaccines detailing potent immune responses in a preclinical study of Inovio's SynCon DNA vaccine for prostate cancer targeting two antigens.

2 Feb 2011

Bill Gates' annual letter calls for focus on eradicating polio, governments to sustain foreign aid

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, "urged developed nations to help him wipe out polio 'once and for all' at an event to release his third annual letter [.pdf] Monday," Agence France-Presse reports.

2 Feb 2011

Study identifies effects of multiple previous concussions on high school students

A previous study of ex-NFL players showed that the damage caused by concussions occurs in the same region of the brain as damage caused by Alzheimer's disease, resulting in increased concern over post-concussion related injuries and trauma of athletes. Philip Schatz Ph.D., professor of psychology, and his associates recently published a study in Neurosurgery that identifies potentially enduring effects of multiple previous concussions on high school students.

2 Feb 2011

Targeted delivery combination crosses brain protecting barrier and homes in on tumors

A targeted delivery combination selectively crosses the tight barrier that protects the brain from the bloodstream to home in on and bind to brain tumors, a research team led by scientists from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

2 Feb 2011

MedAssets' products receive 'Peer Reviewed by HFMA' designation

The Healthcare Financial Management Association recently reviewed CDM Master, CDM Manager, CDM Enterprise, Charge Capture Audit, Comparative Rate Modeling, Strategic Pricing, KnowledgeSource, ABN Manager and Contract Manager using the Peer Review Process. After undergoing the rigorous review, these MedAssets' products have met the standards to receive the "Peer Reviewed by HFMA" designation.

2 Feb 2011

New national initiative to increase heart attack awareness among women

A woman suffers a heart attack every minute in the United States. But according to a 2009 American Heart Association survey, only half of women said they would call 9-1-1 if they thought they were having a heart attack -- and many women did not even recognize several key symptoms. This combination has led to dangerous consequences.

2 Feb 2011

Steps to protect security and privacy of protected health information

Gaps in the security and privacy of healthcare data still exist, even though the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act's (HIPAA) rules for security and privacy safeguards were extended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

2 Feb 2011

New 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans addresses unhealthy public

With a majority of the country's adults either overweight or obese, the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the first to address an unhealthy public, making their recommendations especially urgent for consumers and health professionals alike, according to the American Dietetic Association.

2 Feb 2011

Four new fact sheets address impact of combat injury on intimacy

The impact of combat injury on intimacy is an important and often neglected aspect of healthcare communication. Four new fact sheets addressing the impact of the injuries of war, both physical and psychological, on intimacy have just been released for healthcare providers and affected military families.

2 Feb 2011

TEAM TO END AIDS endurance training program launched

AIDS United has officially launched TEAM TO END AIDS, a new endurance training program for all levels of athletes that includes marathon and half marathon coaching. Beginners and experienced athletes can register today at: www.T2EA.com.

2 Feb 2011

At AU Summit, U.N. Secretary-General calls for more efforts to empower women, stop sexual violence

On the final day of the two-day African Union Summit taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called for greater efforts to reduce sexual violence, particularly during armed conflicts, Ezega.com reports.

2 Feb 2011

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New study evaluates ideal crown-to-root ratio for successful implant restoration

Boston Scientific fourth quarter net sales decrease 4% to $2.002 billion

DCRI, Kaplan EduNeering partner to train clinical research work force

Cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than antidepressant medications for bulimia nervosa

Study finds recurrences of shingles prevalent in the immunocompetent population

Size of influenza-laden particles linked to risk of infection

New study finds mate guarding common in societies which practice arranged marriages

DARA BioSciences' KRN5500 Phase 2 study in advanced cancer selected for presentation at ADEPT 2011

New study examines role of later acquisition of hepatitis C in HIV patients

Inovio publishes scientific paper detailing SynCon DNA vaccine preclinical study for prostate cancer

Bill Gates' annual letter calls for focus on eradicating polio, governments to sustain foreign aid

Study identifies effects of multiple previous concussions on high school students

Targeted delivery combination crosses brain protecting barrier and homes in on tumors

MedAssets' products receive 'Peer Reviewed by HFMA' designation

New national initiative to increase heart attack awareness among women

Steps to protect security and privacy of protected health information

New 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans addresses unhealthy public

Four new fact sheets address impact of combat injury on intimacy

TEAM TO END AIDS endurance training program launched

At AU Summit, U.N. Secretary-General calls for more efforts to empower women, stop sexual violence

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