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American Imaging Management discusses about diagnostic imaging in a journal

American Imaging Management(R) (AIM), an operating subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. and one of the leading companies in the radiology benefit management industry, today commended articles on diagnostic imaging that appear in the August 27, 2009 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

1 Sep 2009

Circulating endothelial cells play a fundamental role in the development of cancer in children

Endothelial progenitor cells may play a role in the start and progression of metastatic disease in children with cancer, according to study results published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

1 Sep 2009

Acute myocardial infarction: One of the leading causes of death in the Western world

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains one of the leading causes of death in the Western world, with prevalence predicted to increase dramatically in developing countries, especially India and China.

1 Sep 2009

Brisk walking avoids obesity

Men and women who walk or ride a bike to work appear more fit, and men are less likely to be overweight or obese and have healthier triglyceride levels, blood pressure and insulin levels, according to a report in the July 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

1 Sep 2009

Health care ad blitz expected to ramp up

Many of the statements made in health care TV ads are "misleading - if not flat-out wrong," The San Francisco Chronicle reports. Those statements include claims that reform would "'ration' care to the nation's oldest citizens and hike premiums '95 percent.'" Already, more that $67 million has been spent on TV advertising, according to Campaign Media Analysis Group, "and more misinformation and nastiness is expected when Congress returns next week."

1 Sep 2009

Dr. House's prescription: More medicine is better

Kaiser Health News reports on the impact that television shows can have on the expectations of patients and, as a result, the costs of care to the health delivery system.

1 Sep 2009

Heart health of kidney disease patients not affected by dialysis treatment

Dialysis treatments do not affect the heart health of kidney disease patients who have had a heart attack, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). Since cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in kidney disease patients, the findings are good news for individuals who need the treatments.

1 Sep 2009

AAD urges Americans to remind grandparents to perform skin self-examination

Sunday, September 13, is National Grandparents Day, and the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) recommends that people lovingly remind their grandparents to perform a skin self-examination.

1 Sep 2009

Oncolytics Biotech obtains 32nd U.S. Patent grant

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (TSX: ONC, NASDAQ: ONCY) ("Oncolytics") today announced that it has been granted its 32nd U.S. Patent, # 7,582,289, entitled "Viruses for the Treatment of Cellular Proliferative Disorders." The patent claims cover methods of using modified parapoxvirus orf virus to treat Ras-mediated cancers.

1 Sep 2009

Study reveals that 31% of doctors believe that internet complicates their relationship with patients

Patients who ask their doctor about information they have read on the Internet, or webs that better inform them of their diagnosis, are no longer a rarity. A study undertaken by Spanish researchers reveals the advantages and disadvantages of online medical enquiries. Some 31% of doctors believe that the Internet complicates their relationship with patients and undermines their credibility.

1 Sep 2009

Results of fiscal year 2009 announced by Biomerica

Biomerica, Inc. (OTCBB: BMRA), a global provider of advanced diagnostic products for the early detection of medical conditions, today reported net sales for the fiscal year 2009 were $4,934,771 versus net sales of $4,926,505 in fiscal 2008.

1 Sep 2009

Research reveals that practicing Tetris increases brain efficiency

Researchers at the Mind Research Network today announced the findings of a scientific study that used brain imaging and Tetris to investigate whether practice makes the brain efficient because it increases gray matter. Over a three-month period, adolescent girls practiced Tetris, a computer game requiring a combination of cognitive skills. The girls who practiced showed greater brain efficiency, consistent with earlier studies. Compared to controls, the girls that practiced also had a thicker cortex, but not in the same brain areas where efficiency occurred.

1 Sep 2009

Ariba podcast to help pharmaceutical companies conduct cost-effective sourcing

With expiring patents and growing gaps in revenue a reality in today’s global pharmaceutical industry, an increasing number of drug manufacturers are beginning to evaluate their supply chains to identify any and all opportunities for savings so that they can continue to bring innovative products to market and remain competitive.

1 Sep 2009

GS-101 effective in inhibiting and regressing corneal neovascularisation

Gene Signal, a company focused on developing innovative drugs to manage angiogenesis based conditions, today announced the publication of interim results from a phase II study suggesting that the antisense oligonucleotide GS-101 (eye drops) is safe and effective at inhibiting and regressing corneal neovascularisation (abnormal new blood vessel growth).

1 Sep 2009

Poll: Most Americans confused about health care proposals

According to a new CBS News poll, "two in three Americans call the health care reforms being debated by lawmakers confusing; only 31 percent said they have a clear understanding of the proposed changes. Sixty-seven percent of those questioned said the reform ideas were confusing. This evaluation cuts across party lines, with majorities of both Republicans (69 percent) and Democrats (58 percent) saying the current proposals are confusing."

1 Sep 2009

Telemonitoring systems enable early detection of silent, asymptomatic arrhythmias in heart

An increasing number of heart failure patients are treated with a number of complex devices, i.e. cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Recently completed and ongoing clinical trials such as MADIT-CRT and EchoCRT provide evidence of a growing number of CRT patients, in need of individualised treatment.

1 Sep 2009

TriboFit Hip System receives CE Class III Certificate

Active Implants Corporation (AIC) today announced that it has received a CE Class III Certificate for its TriboFit® Hip System.

1 Sep 2009

Schering-Plough launches CLARITIN 12-Hour for non-drowsy relief from allergy symptoms

Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) today announced the introduction of CLARITIN 12-Hour, the only 12-hour allergy medicine found in the allergy aisle. New CLARITIN 12-Hour lasts all day and provides effective, non-drowsy relief from the worst indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms. The product is available for adults and children ages six and up.

1 Sep 2009

Weight-loss surgery prior to pregnancy results in lower prevalence of obesity in children

Adolescent and young children of obese mothers who underwent weight-loss surgery prior to pregnancy have been found to have a lower prevalence of obesity and significantly improved cardio-metabolic markers when compared to siblings born before the same obese mothers had weight-loss surgery. This new study has been accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

1 Sep 2009

Atrial fibrillation ablation - one of the fastest growing cardiology techniques

Atrial fibrillation ablation is one of the fastest growing techniques in cardiology and due to the very high number of patients that might be candidates to this procedure, a significant number of resources will have to be devoted to it to be able to treat them in the following years.

1 Sep 2009

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American Imaging Management discusses about diagnostic imaging in a journal

Circulating endothelial cells play a fundamental role in the development of cancer in children

Acute myocardial infarction: One of the leading causes of death in the Western world

Brisk walking avoids obesity

Health care ad blitz expected to ramp up

Dr. House's prescription: More medicine is better

Heart health of kidney disease patients not affected by dialysis treatment

AAD urges Americans to remind grandparents to perform skin self-examination

Oncolytics Biotech obtains 32nd U.S. Patent grant

Study reveals that 31% of doctors believe that internet complicates their relationship with patients

Results of fiscal year 2009 announced by Biomerica

Research reveals that practicing Tetris increases brain efficiency

Ariba podcast to help pharmaceutical companies conduct cost-effective sourcing

GS-101 effective in inhibiting and regressing corneal neovascularisation

Poll: Most Americans confused about health care proposals

Telemonitoring systems enable early detection of silent, asymptomatic arrhythmias in heart

TriboFit Hip System receives CE Class III Certificate

Schering-Plough launches CLARITIN 12-Hour for non-drowsy relief from allergy symptoms

Weight-loss surgery prior to pregnancy results in lower prevalence of obesity in children

Atrial fibrillation ablation - one of the fastest growing cardiology techniques

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