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AASLD recommends surveillance in patients with cirrhosis who are at high risk of developing HCC

A study conducted by researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine found that fewer than 20% of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma preceded by cirrhosis were monitored for the development of cancer. Full findings of this study are published in the July issue of Hepatology, a journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases .

10 Jun 2010

Effectiveness of combination band ligation and nadolol for first variceal bleeding not established

A controlled trial conducted by researchers at the E-DA Hospital in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, suggests that a combination of band ligation and nadolol may not be the most effective prophylaxis for first variceal bleeding resulting from cirrhosis. Results of this study appear in the July issue of Hepatology, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD).

10 Jun 2010

Sleep corrects drift in color perception that occurs during wakefulness: Research

Color perception drifts away from neutrality during wakefulness and is restored during sleep, suggests a research abstract that will be presented Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC.

10 Jun 2010

People who smoke immediately after waking may be at risk for lung cancer: Study

People who smoke their first cigarette within minutes after waking up have much higher levels of cotinine, a by-product of nicotine when processed by the body, than those who wait to smoke, regardless of the number of cigarettes smoked.

10 Jun 2010

California to succeed in achieving health insurance exchange: New white paper

One of the most significant provisions contained in the new federal healthcare reform legislation is the establishment of health insurance exchanges designed to provide consumers greater choice and affordability. The legislation mandates that each state launch such exchanges by January 1, 2014.

10 Jun 2010

Forensic pathologists chronicle phenomenon of doctors who kill

Most people have heard of the Hippocratic Oath, taken by doctors committed to practicing medicine ethically. What happens though when doctors, those dedicated to healing and preserving life, cross the line and kill?

10 Jun 2010

Driving while distracted is equivalent to drunken driving

It's time for physicians to talk to patients about driving while distracted, a problem that has risen to the rough equivalence of drunken driving thanks to the proliferation of phones that allow drivers to talk and text, Amy Ship, MD, a primary care physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center suggests.

10 Jun 2010

Today's multi-touch systems may lead people to MSD: Researchers

The evolution of computer systems has freed us from keyboards and now is focusing on multi-touch systems, those finger flicking, intuitive and easy to learn computer manipulations that speed the use of any electronic device from cell phones to iPads. But little is known about the long-term stresses on our bodies through the use of these systems.

10 Jun 2010

Cognitive-behavioral, skills-based treatment intervention program shows promise for teenagers with IBD

Disease is a private matter to many of us. For many reasons, we want to keep it to ourselves, and no cluster of disorders challenges patients' need for privacy more than inflammatory bowel disease.

10 Jun 2010

World's largest DNA scan reveals new genetic changes in autistic children

The world's largest DNA scan for familial autism has uncovered new genetic changes in autistic children that are often not present in their parents. Identified in less than 1 percent of the population, these rare variants occur nearly 20 percent more in autistic children.

10 Jun 2010

Mutations in ion channels cause rare inherited pain disorder: Research

A mutation that enhances the function of a specific ion channel has been identified as the cause of a rare inherited pain disorder. The research, published by Cell Press in the June 10 issue of the journal Neuron, proposes a potential treatment for the disorder and may lead to a better understanding of chronic pain in humans.

10 Jun 2010

SGS announces total package testing solution for medical device, pharma product manufacturers

SGS Consumer Testing Services today announced an expansion of its package testing services with a global program to ensure packaging integrity for medical devices and pharmaceutical products. The program – announced at this week's EastPack 2010 conference in New York - offers one-stop testing of product containers, secondary packaging and transit packaging to evaluate the product protection capabilities, durability and environmental sustainability of all package components.

10 Jun 2010

Free education program highlights advancements in treatment of blood cancers, importance of clinical trials

The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society have come together to host Partners in Progress: An Expert Panel Discussion on Advancing Therapies for Blood Cancers on Tuesday, June 22 in Hackensack, NJ. This free educational program is for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

10 Jun 2010

Texas Tech signs worldwide license agreement for metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitors with RI Scientific

Officials at Texas Tech University System's Office of Technology Commercialization announced Wednesday (June 9) the signing of an exclusive worldwide license agreement for a chemical additive called an aptamer that makes certain existing antibiotics viable against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

10 Jun 2010

New findings may help researchers design drugs that can prevent HIV

Researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center have created a three-dimensional picture of an important protein that is involved in how HIV -- the virus responsible for AIDS -- is produced inside human cells. The picture may help researchers design drugs that can prevent HIV from reproducing.

10 Jun 2010

Protagen, Bayer Schering Pharma close cooperation contract for biomarker discovery in Endometriosis

Protagen AG, a specialist for in-vitro diagnostics and GMP-compliant protein analysis, and Bayer Schering Pharma AG, a global leading specialty pharmaceuticals company, announced today the closing of a cooperation contract for discovery of novel biomarkers in Endometriosis.

10 Jun 2010

Emergency hospital admissions for heart attacks drop by 2.4% following smoke-free legislation

The introduction of smoke-free legislation in England was followed by a 2.4 per cent drop in the number of emergency hospital admissions for heart attacks, new research shows.

10 Jun 2010

Ontario Pharmacists' Association disappointed with government's regulatory changes

The Ontario Pharmacists' Association today expressed concerns and disappointment with the Ontario government's announcement that it is moving ahead with regulatory changes that will significantly reduce support to Ontario pharmacists and their patients.

10 Jun 2010

Dell announces launch of new state health services practice

As states look to understand and address federal regulatory requirements of healthcare reform, Dell Services today announced the launch of a new practice area to help them implement the technology needed to succeed.

10 Jun 2010

Study examines impact of school meals

A thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, reveals how school initiatives are succeeding in getting the message across to young people, but also points out that food advertisements are using health arguments to market unhealthy products.

10 Jun 2010

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AASLD recommends surveillance in patients with cirrhosis who are at high risk of developing HCC

Effectiveness of combination band ligation and nadolol for first variceal bleeding not established

Sleep corrects drift in color perception that occurs during wakefulness: Research

People who smoke immediately after waking may be at risk for lung cancer: Study

California to succeed in achieving health insurance exchange: New white paper

Forensic pathologists chronicle phenomenon of doctors who kill

Driving while distracted is equivalent to drunken driving

Today's multi-touch systems may lead people to MSD: Researchers

Cognitive-behavioral, skills-based treatment intervention program shows promise for teenagers with IBD

World's largest DNA scan reveals new genetic changes in autistic children

Mutations in ion channels cause rare inherited pain disorder: Research

SGS announces total package testing solution for medical device, pharma product manufacturers

Free education program highlights advancements in treatment of blood cancers, importance of clinical trials

Texas Tech signs worldwide license agreement for metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitors with RI Scientific

New findings may help researchers design drugs that can prevent HIV

Protagen, Bayer Schering Pharma close cooperation contract for biomarker discovery in Endometriosis

Emergency hospital admissions for heart attacks drop by 2.4% following smoke-free legislation

Ontario Pharmacists' Association disappointed with government's regulatory changes

Dell announces launch of new state health services practice

Study examines impact of school meals

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