ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Dr. Per-Anders Abrahamsson presented the EAU lecture on localized prostate cancer and when treatment is necessary. The incidence of CaP is high in both the US and Sweden, he said. PSA has increased the number of low risk and decreased the number of high-risk patients being diagnosed. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) announced positive results from two globally conducted, multi-center Phase III studies of ceftaroline, a broad-spectrum cephalosporin with activity against gram-positive bacteria, such as MRSA and gram negative bacteria, for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI). Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
Teens who abuse alcohol or drugs are more likely to die in early adulthood, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh researchers published in the current issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health. The study, the first in a sample of U.S. adolescents, found that substance abuse disorders (SUDs) in adolescents significantly predicted young adult mortality. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
Cancer knows no boundaries. It strikes men and women. Rich and poor. Young and old. One difference, however, is the frequency and severity of the disease when diagnosed. Too often minority groups and rural area populations face higher cancer incidences and higher mortality rates. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
DePuy Spine, Inc. introduced its next generation in anterior Cervical fixation: the EAGLE™ Plus Rigid and the SWIFT™ Plus Dynamic Anterior Cervical Plating (ACP) Systems, which now offer more plating options for anatomically challenging procedures and incorporate new screw locking technology. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
Indiana University School of Medicine will be home to the nation's sole National Gene Vector Biorepository and Coordinating Center (NGVB) for gene therapy research with a three-year, $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. The program is directed by Kenneth Cornetta, M.D, Joe C. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
Yeast, a model organism heavily relied upon for studying basic biological processes as they relate to human health, mutates in a distinctly different pattern than other model organisms, a finding that brings researchers closer to understanding the role of evolutionary genetics in human diseases and cancer. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
Novartis announced details of two new long-term outcome studies in its landmark ASPIRE HIGHER clinical trial program which has expanded to involve more than 35,000 patients in 14 trials. The series of trials that comprise ASPIRE HIGHER now form the largest and most far-reaching cardio-renal outcomes program worldwide. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
The 2008 Artois Championships at The Queen's Club in London took place from 9- 15th June 2008. Top names including world number two Rafael Nadal, defending champion Andy Roddick and British number one, Andy Murray battled it out for the top prizes at the prestigious men's tournament. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
The Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute is the lead enroller in the world for the Everest II Clinical Trial - a study comparing non-surgical repair for severe mitral valve regurgitation with conventional surgery. In 2005, a team of doctors at the Institute implanted the first Evalve MitraClip™ in California, and was also first on the West Coast to insert two clips during a single procedure. Source: Health News from Medical News Today | 20 Jun 2008 | 10:00 am
Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa on Wednesday urged the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that would more than triple spending to fight AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in Africa and other parts of the world. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 Jun 2008 | 3:04 am
Health insurer Aetna Inc on Thursday reaffirmed its second-quarter and full-year earnings forecasts a day after rival Coventry Health Care Inc cut its outlook. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 Jun 2008 | 3:03 am
Acyclovir treatment does not reduce the incidence of HIV-1 infection in sexually active individuals who are seropositive for herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), according to results of a multinational clinical trial reported in the June 21st issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 20 Jun 2008 | 3:02 am
Media reports in the wake of Tim Russert's sudden cardiac death last week at age 58 have moved on from lamenting the passing of a respected political journalist to questioning whether his death was preventable. Heartwire Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 Jun 2008 | 10:40 pm
In a large head-to-head trial, the response rate for methylphenidate (56%) was superior to that of atomoxetine (45%) for children and teens with ADHD. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 Jun 2008 | 9:24 pm
Patients reporting a good quality of life have statistically significant better overall survival, suggest 2 large meta-analyses. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 Jun 2008 | 9:13 pm
Insulin resistance is independently associated with the risk for the development of peripheral artery disease and modifies the association between inflammation and peripheral artery disease. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 Jun 2008 | 9:00 pm
A study shows that 2.4 g/day of mesalazine with Multi Matrix Technology in a single dose is as effective as the twice-daily dose in achieving maintenance of remission for ulcerative colitis. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 Jun 2008 | 9:00 pm
The FDA has approved a new indication for duloxetine HCl delayed-release capsules (Cymbalta). Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 Jun 2008 | 9:00 pm
Multidisciplinary approach and experienced surgical team were linked to successful decrease in excess body weight after gastric banding. Medscape Medical News Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines | 19 Jun 2008 | 9:00 pm
United Press International June 19, 2008 WASHINGTON, Jun 19, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 Thursday the states can ban mentally ill defendants from representing themselves. Source: PsycPORT.com | 19 Jun 2008 | 12:02 pm
Associated Press June 19, 2008 TOKYO - The number of elderly Japanese killing themselves surged 9 percent to a record high last year, fueled by mounting health and economic worries among seniors in a rapidly aging society, the government said Thursday. Source: PsycPORT.com | 19 Jun 2008 | 12:02 pm
AP - Cindy McCain ranged far afield from the U.S. presidential campaign trail Thursday to showcase her charity work helping Vietnamese kids born with facial deformities.
AP - Cindy McCain ranged far afield from the U.S. presidential campaign trail Thursday to showcase her charity work helping Vietnamese kids born with facial deformities.