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SPARC protein acts much like ibuprofen to heal tissues inflamed by tumors

Cancer researchers are increasingly aware that in addition to genetic mutations in a cancer itself, characteristics of the surrounding tissue can promote or suppress tumor growth. One of these important tissue characteristics is inflammation - most cancers prosper in and attach to inflamed tissue and so many cancers have developed ways to create it.

19 Jan 2013

Survey finds shortage of TB medicines in U.S.; Consequences similar to lack of access in developing countries, advocate says

"More than 80 percent of health departments in the United States that treat tuberculosis [TB] resistant to standard treatment have trouble obtaining the drugs they need to cure the disease, according to a national survey released on Thursday," Reuters reports.

18 Jan 2013

Researchers identify signaling pathway used by malarial parasites to destroy host cells

One of the most insidious ways that parasitic diseases such as malaria and toxoplasmosis wreak their havoc is by hijacking their host's natural cellular processes, turning self against self.

18 Jan 2013

Study to determine prevalence of abnormal anal cytology and HPV in at-risk women

A basic connection of statistics lead a researcher at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island to question whether women should be screened for anal cancer during a regular visit to the gynecologist, and what technique is most effective.

18 Jan 2013

Allergan receives FDA approval for Botox to treat overactive bladder

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) to treat adults with overactive bladder who cannot use or do not adequately respond to a class of medications known as anticholinergics.

18 Jan 2013

WHO reports significant decrease in measles deaths over past decade but warns large outbreaks in certain regions jeopardize progress

"While the number of measles deaths around the world has significantly decreased over the past decade, large outbreaks in certain regions are jeopardizing progress, the United Nations health agency said [Thursday], adding that improved vaccination rates are critical to eliminate the disease," the U.N. News Centre reports.

18 Jan 2013

Botulinum toxin A more effective than intralesional steroids in treating plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the most frequent cause of chronic heel pain, leaving many sufferers unable to put their best foot forward for months at a time. Now a Mexican study suggests that physicians should turn to Botox rather than steroids to offer patients the fastest road to recovery.

18 Jan 2013

Involving youth in shaping global development agenda

"The first-ever USAID Youth in Development Policy... provides important opportunities to involve global youth in shaping our development agenda and advancing their health and rights," the Youth Health and Rights Coalition writes in USAID's "IMPACTblog."

18 Jan 2013

New method can visualize aging and tumor growth in real-time

In a study published in the January 18 issue of Cell, researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new method to visualize aging and tumor growth in mice using a gene closely linked to these processes.

18 Jan 2013

Blogs report on global maternal health conference

Crystal Lander, director of policy and advocacy at Management Sciences for Health (MSH), writes in the MSH "Gobal Health Impact" blog about the Second Global Maternal Health Conference taking place in Arusha, Tanzania, and she describes a speech by Agnes Binagwaho, Rwanda's minister of health. She says of the conference, "So far, the emphasis on multiple voices and knowledge sharing has gotten it off to an excellent start."

18 Jan 2013

Catheter Connections receives U.S. patent for DualCap IV disinfection technology

Catheter Connections, a start-up company co-founded by nurses seeking to reduce deadly hospital-acquired bloodstream infections, announced today the issuance of U.S. Patent Number 8,343,112.

18 Jan 2013

Penalties, progress and politics all play into state health law decisions

States like California, Kansas and Virginia continue to contemplate specific aspects of the health law. Meanwhile, Florida will face health law penalties if it doesn't make changes to its insurance program for state workers. And, in Indiana, Democrats are pushing for more implementation, despite the opposition of Republicans -- who control the state legislature and governor's mansion.

18 Jan 2013

Study examines consequences of muscle activity with surprising results

A study in The Journal of General Physiology examines the consequences of muscle activity with surprising results, indicating that the extracellular accumulation of potassium that occurs in working muscles is considerably higher than previously thought.

18 Jan 2013

Business Roundtable offers Medicare plan to increase eligibility age to 70

The Associated Press reports that, under this plan, "people 55 and older would be protected from cuts but younger workers would face significant changes." Meanwhile, CNN Money takes a look at the cost of such a move.\

18 Jan 2013

Research provides unique insight into the often misunderstood world of addiction

People who take cocaine over many years without becoming addicted have a brain structure which is significantly different from those individuals who developed cocaine-dependence, researchers have discovered.

18 Jan 2013

Multivitamins should be taken with care

In light of research released today by Canstar Blue showing more than half of Australians who take multivitamins don’t know they are medicines, NPS MedicineWise is reminding people that complementary medicines are medicines too.

18 Jan 2013

Reports examine global NTD response one year after London declaration

Two reports released Wednesday provide an update on the global response against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) a year after leaders of some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies met in London and agreed to fight the diseases, Guardian health editor Sarah Boseley reports in her "Global Health Blog."

18 Jan 2013

Researchers analyse breast cancer mortality in Spain among different age groups from 1981-2007

Since 1992 the number of deaths linked to breast cancer in Spain has decreased among young and middle aged patients but not among the elderly. Spanish researchers also predict that it will continue to decline over the next decade, although more slowly as observed up until now.

18 Jan 2013

Ceram to develop its Controlled Release Technology for the delivery of selected AstraZeneca compounds

AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company, has signed an agreement with Ceram Research Ltd, the international materials development company, for Ceram to develop its Inorganic-based Controlled Release Technology in a feasibility study for the delivery of selected AstraZeneca compounds.

18 Jan 2013

At least 22 governors -- including 4 Republicans -- hope to expand Medicaid

In Arizona and Missouri, lawmakers and advocates are pushing for the expansion of Medicaid coverage as called for in the Affordable Care Act.

18 Jan 2013

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SPARC protein acts much like ibuprofen to heal tissues inflamed by tumors

Survey finds shortage of TB medicines in U.S.; Consequences similar to lack of access in developing countries, advocate says

Researchers identify signaling pathway used by malarial parasites to destroy host cells

Study to determine prevalence of abnormal anal cytology and HPV in at-risk women

Allergan receives FDA approval for Botox to treat overactive bladder

WHO reports significant decrease in measles deaths over past decade but warns large outbreaks in certain regions jeopardize progress

Botulinum toxin A more effective than intralesional steroids in treating plantar fasciitis

Involving youth in shaping global development agenda

New method can visualize aging and tumor growth in real-time

Blogs report on global maternal health conference

Catheter Connections receives U.S. patent for DualCap IV disinfection technology

Penalties, progress and politics all play into state health law decisions

Study examines consequences of muscle activity with surprising results

Business Roundtable offers Medicare plan to increase eligibility age to 70

Research provides unique insight into the often misunderstood world of addiction

Multivitamins should be taken with care

Reports examine global NTD response one year after London declaration

Researchers analyse breast cancer mortality in Spain among different age groups from 1981-2007

Ceram to develop its Controlled Release Technology for the delivery of selected AstraZeneca compounds

At least 22 governors -- including 4 Republicans -- hope to expand Medicaid

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

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