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Researchers receive grants to study Alzheimer's disease

Five early-career scientists were awarded The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation/AFAR New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease. The $75,000 awards provide a broad array of funding in the biological, genetic, and environmental causes of AD.

21 Sep 2009

HIV mutates itself to escape antibodies

A study of how HIV mutates in response to immune system pressure by Emory Vaccine Center researchers shows that the virus can take several escape routes, not one preferred route.

21 Sep 2009

Chronic asthma can be controlled with better breathing techniques

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21 Sep 2009

New interferon/lovastatin treatment to battle cancer

For selected patients, he decided he might have something better. He now has opened NeoPlas Innovation in Nashville to offer the combination "off-label" treatment on an outpatient basis.

21 Sep 2009

Cardinal Health patents disposable Nitrile gloves

Tillotson Corp. today announced that Cardinal Health has licensed a Tillotson U.S. patent for disposable Nitrile Gloves.

21 Sep 2009

Research combining magnetism and nanotechnology

Researchers led by Daniel Kohane, MD, PhD of Children's Hospital Boston, funded by the National Institutes of Health, have devised a solution that combines magnetism with nanotechnology.

21 Sep 2009

Simple eye movement exam can differentiate between a stroke and less serious conditions

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21 Sep 2009

Single inoculation for rabies vaccination

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21 Sep 2009

Study reveals that GI cancer can be diagnosed using blood tests

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21 Sep 2009

Center for Hip Pain and Preservation focuses on improved understanding of hip abnormalities

Recent improved understanding of hip abnormalities, combined with advances in diagnostic imaging techniques and minimally invasive surgical treatments are giving many patients new hope for relieving chronic, misdiagnosed hip pain.

21 Sep 2009

Doctors discuss defensive medicine and primary care pay

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21 Sep 2009

Early drinkers more susceptible to alcoholism

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21 Sep 2009

Young drinkers to be more susceptible to alcohol dependence

The age at which a person takes a first drink may influence genes linked to alcoholism, making the youngest drinkers the most susceptible to severe problems.

21 Sep 2009

Maximum Weight Limit is the new measure to calculate healthy weight

So, using SAS software and statistical procedures, he discovered a much simpler way of calculating a Maximum Weight Limit, which closely corresponds to weight recommendations listed on BMI charts. But, you don't need to calculate or know your BMI, nor do you need a chart or online calculator to figure out your Maximum Weight Limit. Fernandez will present his Maximum Weight Limit calculation at the Nevada Public Health Association Conference, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 22 at the University of Nevada, Reno's Joe Crowley Student Union, Room 423.

21 Sep 2009

Conference to focus on the impact of healthcare proposals on diagnostic testing

Enzo Biochem, Inc. (NYSE:ENZ) announced today that Kevin Krenitsky, MD, President of Enzo Clinical Labs, will present at the 27th Annual Lab Institute ’09, sponsored by Washington G2 Reports, on September 23, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia.

19 Sep 2009

Strategies to adopt for conducting clinical trials in emerging regions

PHT Corporation and Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIOX) are sponsoring a webinar to reveal the crucial elements required to avoid operational complexities and financial risk when conducting clinical trials in emerging countries

19 Sep 2009

Higher drinking age can cut back the intensity of alcohol use

A new study finds that adults who legally were able to purchase alcohol before the age of 21 in their states are more likely than others are to be alcoholics or addicted to drugs.

19 Sep 2009

Speech on health care opportunities

The Unrealized Opportunity in Health Care,” a speech by Harvard Professor David Cutler. He was senior health care advisor to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and a member of President Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisers.

19 Sep 2009

Panel discussion on best practices for funding new mobile infrastructure

InfoLogix, Inc., a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, announced today that it will present at a panel discussion as part of Mobile Monday Mid-Atlantic, Monday September 21, 2009 at 5:30 PM, at the Union League in Philadelphia.

19 Sep 2009

Early learning experts join forces to endorse blueprint for education reform

The province's leading early learning experts and champions of publicly funded education are joining forces to endorse the Blueprint for education reform proposed by the Premier's Early Learning Advisor.

19 Sep 2009