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Project ProSPECTus develops technology for next generation SPECT imaging to improve diagnosis of cancer

Time taken to detect brain tumours could soon be significantly reduced thanks to an ongoing pioneering project led by the University of Liverpool with the Nuclear Physics Group and Technology departments at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Daresbury Laboratory.

4 Mar 2010

Boosting immune response to vaccinations: Role of aluminium adjuvants

An imminent publication in Trends in Immunology by a leading researcher in the bioinorganic chemistry of aluminium, Dr Christopher Exley, Reader in Bioinorganic Chemistry at The Birchall Centre, Keele University in Staffordshire, has now gone some way to giving the fullest possible explanation of how aluminium adjuvants work in boosting the immune response to vaccination.

4 Mar 2010

OSMA expands preferred partner agreement with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, today announced that the Ohio State Medical Association has expanded its preferred partner agreement with the company.

4 Mar 2010

Urinary catheterization of men and women: NAFC releases new consumer educational resource

The National Association For Continence (NAFC) has released a new consumer educational resource, focusing on catheterization procedures and care in the United States. The Urinary Catheterization of Men and Women pamphlet is the newest addition to NAFC's library of educational materials available to consumers seeking knowledge of management and treatment options for medical problems related to incontinence. It is also helpful as an educational supplement to nurses giving instructions to patients regarding their self-care.

4 Mar 2010

Exposure to blue-violet light may enhance cell growth in wound sites

Today, during the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, convening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, lead researcher C. Millan (U.S. Army Dental Corps, Martinez, Georgia) will present a poster of a study titled "A Novel In Vitro Model for Light-Induced Wound Healing."

4 Mar 2010

Study analyzes the role of exercise treatment in mood swings

A paper that is published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics analyzes the role of exercise treatment in mood swings.

4 Mar 2010

Longer wait for radiation treatment after breast cancer surgery increases risk of recurrence in older women

The longer older women wait for radiation treatment after undergoing surgery for breast cancer, the greater the chances of the disease coming back, an international team of scientists has warned.

4 Mar 2010

FDA, CDC, FSIS to host joint public workshop to take measure in reducing foodborne illnesses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will host a joint public workshop on how best to measure progress in reducing foodborne illnesses on March 30, in Washington, D.C.

4 Mar 2010

Macroplastique effective for stress urinary incontinence in women

Uroplasty, Inc. highlighted results from a two-year, multicenter clinical study of Macroplastique that will be published in the April 2010 print edition of The Journal of Urology(R). The 24-month study evaluated the durability of Macroplastique for stress urinary incontinence in women with previously documented success at 12 months. Substantial, durable results were sustained during 2 years with 84% of patients maintaining significant improvement from their 12-month assessment. Additionally, 67% of the patients implanted with Macroplastique were dry at the 24-month follow-up visit.

4 Mar 2010

DNC Chairman echoes President's call for Congress to take swift action to finish health insurance reforms

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine today echoed the President's call for Congress to take swift action to finish the job and deliver hard-working Americans the health insurance reforms they so desperately need.

4 Mar 2010

TNFerade's suppression of cancer metastases: Mechanisms revealed

GenVec, Inc. announced the publication of new preclinical research revealing mechanisms by which TNFerade(TM) suppresses cancer metastases through activation of the immune system.

4 Mar 2010

Using high-resolution CT-scans to screen for LAM is cost-effective in non-smoking women

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that using high-resolution CT-scans to screen for lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is cost-effective in non-smoking women between 25 and 54 who come to the emergency room for the first time with a collapsed lung.

4 Mar 2010

Childhood absence epilepsy: Comparative clinical trial of widely used anti-seizure drugs

The first comprehensive comparative effectiveness clinical trial of three widely used anti-seizure drugs for childhood absence epilepsy - the most common form of epilepsy in kids - has established an evidence-based approach for initial drug therapy.

4 Mar 2010

AARDA report examining current state of AD released at the National Autoimmune Diseases Summit

A groundbreaking new report from the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, examining the current state of autoimmune disease (AD) and its economic and social impact globally and in the U.S., was released today at the National Autoimmune Diseases Summit: The Global State of Autoimmunity Today, held to kick-off National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month.

4 Mar 2010

Embedded wireless sensors in senior's homes to detect onset of dementia or physical infirmities

Carnegie Mellon University researchers in the Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLTC) will embed wireless sensors in the residences of about 50 older adults who live alone to see if they can detect subtle changes in everyday activities that indicate the onset of dementia or physical infirmities.

4 Mar 2010

Study: Bacteria, fungi and other microbes live in our gut are essential contributors to good health

The thousands of bacteria, fungi and other microbes that live in our gut are essential contributors to our good health. They break down toxins, manufacture some vitamins and essential amino acids, and form a barrier against invaders. A study published today in Nature shows that, at 3.3 million, microbial genes in our gut outnumber previous estimates for the whole of the human body.

4 Mar 2010

Arc radiotherapy treatments: Breakthrough in image-guided targeting of prostate tumors

Researchers in the US and Denmark have made a breakthrough in image-guided targeting of prostate tumors during arc radiotherapy treatments. In research partially supported by Varian Medical Systems, physicists at Stanford University (California, USA) and Aarhus University Hospital (Aarhus, Denmark) have devised a method for 'real-time' tracking of the prostate motion using Varian's On-Board Imager® that shows promise in paving the way for advanced clinical treatments.

4 Mar 2010

Propofol is safe for endoscopic procedures with low rate of sedation-related adverse events: Study

Propofol is safe for advanced endoscopic procedures with a low rate of sedation-related adverse events when administered by a trained professional, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association Institute.

4 Mar 2010

Study analyzes Rx purchasing habits of dLife members prior to and after engaging with dLife

A new study analyzing patient-level prescription data clearly demonstrates that dLife consumers take immediate and deeper action in treating their diabetes and co-morbid conditions after becoming engaged with dLife. The study also confirms that dLife users test their blood sugar and take medications at a higher rate than non-dLife users.

4 Mar 2010

Philadelphia FRESH project: Door to door smoking cessation treatment for smokers with young children

In underserved areas like North Philadelphia, existing research shows a nearly 10 percent higher smoking rate than in the general population, with a lower quit rate to boot. The consequences of this public health problem are magnified for new mothers that smoke, as they also expose their babies to the ill effects of second-hand smoke.

4 Mar 2010

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Project ProSPECTus develops technology for next generation SPECT imaging to improve diagnosis of cancer

Boosting immune response to vaccinations: Role of aluminium adjuvants

OSMA expands preferred partner agreement with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems

Urinary catheterization of men and women: NAFC releases new consumer educational resource

Exposure to blue-violet light may enhance cell growth in wound sites

Study analyzes the role of exercise treatment in mood swings

Longer wait for radiation treatment after breast cancer surgery increases risk of recurrence in older women

FDA, CDC, FSIS to host joint public workshop to take measure in reducing foodborne illnesses

Macroplastique effective for stress urinary incontinence in women

DNC Chairman echoes President's call for Congress to take swift action to finish health insurance reforms

TNFerade's suppression of cancer metastases: Mechanisms revealed

Using high-resolution CT-scans to screen for LAM is cost-effective in non-smoking women

Childhood absence epilepsy: Comparative clinical trial of widely used anti-seizure drugs

AARDA report examining current state of AD released at the National Autoimmune Diseases Summit

Embedded wireless sensors in senior's homes to detect onset of dementia or physical infirmities

Study: Bacteria, fungi and other microbes live in our gut are essential contributors to good health

Arc radiotherapy treatments: Breakthrough in image-guided targeting of prostate tumors

Propofol is safe for endoscopic procedures with low rate of sedation-related adverse events: Study

Study analyzes Rx purchasing habits of dLife members prior to and after engaging with dLife

Philadelphia FRESH project: Door to door smoking cessation treatment for smokers with young children

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