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Control over male fertility and hope for low sperm count

A new research report published in the December 2009 print issue of The FASEB Journal could one day give men similar type of control over their fertility that women have had since the 1960s. That's because scientists have found how and where androgenic hormones work in the testis to control normal sperm production and male fertility. This opens a promising avenue for the development of "the pill" for men. The discovery also offers hope to those who cannot have children because of low sperm counts.

1 Dec 2009

Framework for Canada's national mental health strategy released

In a first step toward changing Canada's status as the only G8 country without a mental health strategy, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) today released the framework for Canada's national strategy.

1 Dec 2009

New analysis suggests physicians should change their diagnosis and treatment for sore throat

New analysis from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) suggests that physicians need to re-think their diagnosis and treatment of sore throat, or pharyngitis, in adolescents and young adults to consider a more newly identified and potentially dangerous culprit as the source of that infection.

1 Dec 2009

First ever study records an average of 753 aviation-related deaths each year

The first ever published study of aviation-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. finds an average of 1,013 patients are admitted to U.S. hospitals with aviation-related injuries annually, and that an average of 753 aviation-deaths occur each year.

1 Dec 2009

Varian Medical Systems' RapidArc radiotherapy enables faster stereotactic treatment of lung tumors

Researchers from VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam have reported that RapidArc® radiotherapy from Varian Medical Systems has clinical advantages over earlier fixed-beam approaches to stereotactic treatments of lung tumors. Their findings, based on treatment of 85 medically inoperable lung cancer patients, were reported at the recent annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Chicago and a condensed version has been published in the 'Green Journal' (Radiotherapy and Oncology) 93 (2009).

1 Dec 2009

More than 1,013 patients get admitted to U.S. hospitals and 753 die due to aviation-related injuries

The first ever published study of aviation-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. finds that more than 1,013 patients are admitted to U.S. hospitals with aviation-related injuries annually, and that 753 aviation-deaths occur each year.

1 Dec 2009

Department of Health reminds Pennsylvanians to be tested regularly for HIV

In recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Department of Health Secretary Everette James today reminded Pennsylvanians to be tested regularly for HIV - the virus that causes AIDS.

1 Dec 2009

Scientists and engineers explore synergies in moving oil and pumping blood

Scientists and engineers from two of the nation's largest industries - medicine and energy - will come together Dec. 7 with leading academicians to explore the synergies in moving oil and pumping blood.

1 Dec 2009

HTDS finalizes contract details with Indian pharmaceutical company

Hard to Treat Diseases' (HTDS; http://www.htdsmedical.com/) operating subsidiary Mellow Hope finalized contract details with one of the largest manufacturer of intravenous medication in India.

1 Dec 2009

Researchers identify better strategies to control weight in adolescents

Adolescent obesity is a major public health problem that impacts one out of every three children, resulting in 4-5 million overweight youth in the United States.

1 Dec 2009

MAbs for early detection of cancer

Two sets of recommendations issued earlier this month have revised longstanding guidelines concerning the age at which women should first be tested for breast and cervical cancer and how frequently.

1 Dec 2009

WPI to develop integrated monitoring system to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has received a one-year, $1 million award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop the final component of an integrated monitoring system designed to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries by precisely locating and tracking them inside buildings in three dimensions, continuously monitoring their vital signs to warn incident commanders when they are at risk of stress-related heart attacks, and taking floor-to-ceiling temperature readings inside buildings to provide an early warning of impending flashover.

1 Dec 2009

Brain study may yield better treatment for brain injuries associated with stroke and heart attack

Two University of Illinois at Chicago researchers report in the Dec. 9 issue of NeuroReport (now on-line) that adult naked mole rat brain tissue can withstand extreme hypoxia, or oxygen deprivation, for periods exceeding a half-hour -- much longer than brain tissue from other mammals.

1 Dec 2009

Versa Card is now Spine Pain Management

Spine Pain Management, Inc. has officially changed its name from "Versa Card, Inc." to "Spine Pain Management, Inc." and has changed its trading symbol from "IGLB" to "SPIN." The name change was effected legally with the Delaware Secretary of State on November 12, 2009 and was effected in the market on November 27, 2009.

1 Dec 2009

Changda International Holdings receives first commercial order for Thiophene from Sanofi Aventis

Changda International Holdings, the Weifang based specialty chemicals manufacturer has received a first commercial order for it product Thiophene from Sanofi Aventis (NYSE: SNY), the French pharmaceutical multinational.

1 Dec 2009

Tel Aviv University is defining the leap from unconscious to conscious mind

There is a tiny period of time between the registration of a visual stimulus by the unconscious mind and our conscious recognition of it ― between the time we see an apple and the time we recognize it as an apple. Our minds lag behind our eyes, but by how long? And how does this affect our reactions to the world around us?

1 Dec 2009

Study examines racial disparities in hospitalization for white and black adults with preventable conditions

Receiving prompt treatment for common health problems like diabetes, pneumonia and high blood pressure can save patients trips to the hospital and thousands of dollars in medical care costs.

1 Dec 2009

Health care reform bill will disrupt dental coverage of more than 441,000 Virginia children

Health care reform legislation passed by the House of Representatives threatens unintended consequences that would disrupt dental coverage for more than 441,000 Virginia children, limit competition for dental benefits, and disrupt many dentist-patient relationships, according to George Levicki, DDS, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Virginia.

1 Dec 2009

Use of BSGI as adjunct imaging modality for diagnosing breast cancer demonstrated

Dr. Jessica Torrente, Assistant Professor of Radiology at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., demonstrated the integration and use of Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) in clinical practice as an adjunct imaging modality for the diagnosis of breast cancer today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2009

Global community once again recognizes World AIDS Day

On December 1, the global community once again recognizes World AIDS Day and the 33 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. This is also a time to renew our commitment to work together to fight against this epidemic and pay homage to the millions of people who have lost their lives because of it.

1 Dec 2009

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Control over male fertility and hope for low sperm count

Framework for Canada's national mental health strategy released

New analysis suggests physicians should change their diagnosis and treatment for sore throat

First ever study records an average of 753 aviation-related deaths each year

Varian Medical Systems' RapidArc radiotherapy enables faster stereotactic treatment of lung tumors

More than 1,013 patients get admitted to U.S. hospitals and 753 die due to aviation-related injuries

Department of Health reminds Pennsylvanians to be tested regularly for HIV

Scientists and engineers explore synergies in moving oil and pumping blood

HTDS finalizes contract details with Indian pharmaceutical company

Researchers identify better strategies to control weight in adolescents

MAbs for early detection of cancer

WPI to develop integrated monitoring system to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries

Brain study may yield better treatment for brain injuries associated with stroke and heart attack

Versa Card is now Spine Pain Management

Changda International Holdings receives first commercial order for Thiophene from Sanofi Aventis

Tel Aviv University is defining the leap from unconscious to conscious mind

Study examines racial disparities in hospitalization for white and black adults with preventable conditions

Health care reform bill will disrupt dental coverage of more than 441,000 Virginia children

Use of BSGI as adjunct imaging modality for diagnosing breast cancer demonstrated

Global community once again recognizes World AIDS Day

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