| Scientists Seek Better Tests for Lyme |
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| 10:11am 16/08/2007 |
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Scientists Seek Better Tests for Lyme. "We would not rule out any avenue." Preview 0 - An exchange-traded fund designed to track real estate investment trusts that specialize in residential and commercial loans has been socked by the problems gripping the mortgage market. via Earthlink. Newport Beach--- Acacia Technologies Enters into License Agreements with Ca. Acacia Research Corporation announced today that its Disc Link Corporation and Diagnostic Systems Corporation subsidiaries, which are part of its Acacia Technologies group, a leader in technology licensing,.. via Freshnews. |
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| Researchers Identify Cause of Rosacea |
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| 04:10am 13/08/2007 |
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Researchers Identify Cause of Rosacea. "Too much SCTE and too much cathelicidin leads to the abnormal peptides that cause the symptoms of this disease" A combination of two abnormal factors cause the common inflammatory skin condition rosacea, a new U.S. study says. via KLTV Tyler. DUSA Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2007 Corporate Highlights and Financial Results. "During the quarter, we invested a considerable amount of sales resources on the launch of our new product, ClindaReach, and instituted strategies aimed at mitigating the effects of the reentry of the River's Edge product to the market" DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a dermatology company that is developing and marketing Levulan photodynamic therapy and other products targeting patients with common skin conditions, reported today its corporate.. via Med Ad News. |
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| Cause Of Skin Condition Rosacea Discovered |
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| 04:10am 13/08/2007 |
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Cause Of Skin Condition Rosacea Discovered. "When we then looked at patients with the disease, every one of them had far more peptides than normal." Science Daily - Doctors can describe the symptoms of rosacea, a common inflammatory skin disease that causes facial redness and affects nearly 14 million Americans. via Science Daily. The Buzz On Malaria Symptoms. Main Category: Tropical Diseases News Article Date: 09 Aug 2007 - 2:00 PDT newsletters Malaria symptoms, such as headache, joint pain, fever, sweating, nausea and vomiting, can appear flu-like in nature and can.. via Medical News Today. Cover story: A hot body? Do sweat it. "I was always very self-conscious about it, especially in front of middle school children." Everybody does it, and everybody needs to do it, say dermatologists. Sweating is a natural function designed to cool the body in response to changes in heat, stress, emotion or physical activity. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With cosmetic surgery, make sure practitioner has impeccable training. As a board-certified dermatologist, I am writing to express my concern over the article entitled "Searching for the elusive Fountain of Youth,", in the Health and Fitness section. via The Asheville Citizen-Times. Relief for Excessive Armpit Sweating. "Patient satisfaction with the surgical procedure was high, with 78.4 percent of the patients being very or completely satisfied with suction-curettage" People who suffer from excessive armpit sweating may find relief with a minimally invasive surgical procedure, a study shows. via News Max. Old Makeup Dangerous. "Some women may develop a peri-oral dermatitis from using some old, expired makeup that might irritate the skin and cause little red bumps that look like acne" Is your mascara clumpy? Your liquid foundation thickening? Can't remember what year you bought your half-used lipstick? Dermatologists say your old makeup may be causing you blemishes or even worse-it could.. via News Max. |
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| XOMA Appoints Steven B |
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| 04:11pm 09/08/2007 |
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XOMA Appoints Steven B. Engle President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. "On behalf of the XOMA Board, I couldn't be more pleased that Steve has joined XOMA to serve as the company's next president and chief executive officer" XOMA Ltd., a leader in the discovery and development of antibody therapeutics for cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announced that Steven B. Engle has been named president, chief executive officer and a.. via PrimeNewswire. Indevus Announces FDA Approval of Sanctura XR. "The introduction of SANCTURA XR will provide overactive bladder patients an efficacious treatment combined with excellent tolerability" Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that SANCTURA XR has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. via Med Ad News. |
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| The branding of a blockbuster |
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| 04:12am 06/08/2007 |
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The branding of a blockbuster. "People go to their doctor, ask for something they've seen on TV, and that leads to over- prescribing, over-medicating of America, and a horrendous waste of money" A woman is curled up on a couch in a dark room, wearing baggy clothes and a pained look. via IndyStar.com. The ABC of Easy Stress Management. Have you ever noticed how hard it is to relax and be happy when you're stressed out? It's that constant everyday stress that's robbing you of your health, happiness and peace of mind that I'm talking about.. via Buzzle.com. New Study: SSRIs Linked to Fewer Suicide Attempts in Adults. The relationship between antidepressant meds known as SSRIs and suicide has been debate for the last several years. via HealthCentral. Title. "That only adds to the humidity" With last week's heat wave that claimed 1,100 head of South Dakota beef cattle in two days, and more hot weather on the horizon, area producers are being advised to take precautions to ensure livestock don't.. via Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan. Stress Therapy Manages Chronic Disease. "We think that this treatment could be useful from the moment in which the disease is diagnosed, as patients may require help to manage their stress and minimise its negative effects" By: Psych Central Senior News Editor on Friday, Aug, 3, 2007 Reviewed by: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on August 3, 2007 at 8:08 am A new study determined structured therapy to combat stress helped individuals.. via Psych Central News. |
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| Controlling stress helps fight chronic diseases such as lupus |
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| 04:12am 06/08/2007 |
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Controlling stress helps fight chronic diseases such as lupus. This release is available in Spanish. Lupus is an autoimmune disease which produces antibodies causing injuries to the body's cells and tissue. via EurekAlert!. Dr. Tom Gross: To control stress you must look inward. In medical school, certain clinical rotations, such as orthopedics or dermatology, were electives. via Marin Independent Journal. Benefits of expressive writing in lowering rumination and depressive symptoms. Abstract Depression-vulnerable college students wrote on 3 consecutive days in either an expressive writing or a control condition. via CiteULike. PAPERS] Social identification and post-traumatic stress symptoms in post-conflict Northern Ireland. The British Journal of Psychiatry 191: 146-149. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.106.022038 2007 The Royal College of Psychiatrists Social identification and post-traumatic stress symptoms in post-conflict Northern.. via Bjp.rcpsych.org. |
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| PAPERS] Deployment-related stress and trauma in Dutch soldiers |
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| 04:12am 06/08/2007 |
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PAPERS] Deployment-related stress and trauma in Dutch soldiers.. MARCEL A. VAN DEN HOUT, PhD JOS WEERTS, MSc Veterans Institute, Doorn ARNOUD ARNTZ, PhD Department of Medical, Clinical, and Experimental Psychology, Maastricht University JOOP J. C. M. HOX, PhD RICHARD J.. via Bjp.rcpsych.org. Beware! Stressful job may cause depression. From correspondents in London, England, 12:30 PM IST Young adults who do stressful job may face the risk of depression and anxiety, according to a British study. via India eNews. Displaced adolescent girls benefit from group therapy. "It's important, when considering future practices and research, to highlight strategies that don't work, as well as those that do-especially when the creative play program is very similar to what many NGOs currently provide in the field" Depression symptoms decreased for both sexes; same treatment not as effective for boys Group interpersonal psychotherapy is effective in reducing depressive symptoms among adolescent girls affected by war and.. via EurekAlert!. Lightning bolts. I don't have any notable physical ailments that I'm trying to heal so I decided to do a more generic stress treatment. via Erik Benson. Son discovers fathers body. "Mr Maguire took his own life while the balance of his mind was disturbed." A TEENAGER wept as he told an inquest how he found his father hanging from a dog chain. via News Shopper. |
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| Even at 65, it's not too late to start exercising |
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| 04:10pm 02/08/2007 |
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Even at 65, it's not too late to start exercising. Question: I am a 65-year-old woman and my children are insisting that I get some exercise. via Statesman Journal. Physical Therapy Reviews Special Issue Connects With Theme Of Major WCPT Conference. Main Category: Rehabilitation News Article Date: 02 Aug 2007 - 1:00 PDT newsletters The latest issue of Physical Therapy Reveiws from Maney Publishing is a special issue on World Physical Therapist Education. via Medical News Today. |
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| $1 million project set at Suncrest |
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| 04:10pm 02/08/2007 |
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$1 million project set at Suncrest. Phase 1 Physical Therapy LLC, of Suncrest, has begun site work for a planned $1 million building that will house its offices and Suncrest Fitness Inc., a new membership-based fitness center, says owner Joel San.. via Spokane Journal of Business. Stewart brings new therapy to Hub City. "Most goals occur in combination" Six-year-old Alaina Phillips is learning to stand on her own. Diagnosed with cerebral palsey that affects primarily the left side of her body, Alaina depends on a walker to get from place to place by using her.. via Hattiesburg American. Donations help veteran recover use of her legs. "She didn't go in for the fighting, but for the teamwork." Spc. Mariela Mason spent the night at her parents' home in Livermore last weekend for the first time since December 2004, when she was hit by a car in Kuwait during her second tour of duty in Iraq. via Inside Bay Area. Ethics in Action: Improper Conduct. Last month we looked at a situation in which a physical therapist became aware of improper conduct on the part of a colleague and had to determine how best to address the situation.1 This month, let's look at.. via APTA. Stretching to reduce the pain. LaTasha Saulsberry knows that she should stretch before and after she works out, but she doesn't. Saulsberry said she's usually so pressed for time that she just jumps right into it. via News-Star. What it takes to pursue a second career in health care. "People are very tenuous about making this kind of a change. That's why I tell them not to look at it as an all-or-nothing endeavor and to test the waters." When business at his Boston production company started falling off after 9/11, Robert Beeman began thinking about parlaying his love of science into a second career in health care. via MarketWatch. |
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| Hair Volume Get It! If |
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| 04:11pm 29/07/2007 |
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Hair Volume Get It! If your hair seems to lie lank and lifeless, try these tricks for bounce. Is Your Hair Healthy? Health, shiny, gorgeous hair is one of the most important beauty accessories. How have you been treating yours? Take our quiz -- and find out just how health your hair is. Fun Styles for Straight Hair. Bored with your pin straight locks. Try these styling ideas for a fresh new look. |
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| Hair Loss: Why Am I Losing |
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| 04:11pm 29/07/2007 |
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Hair Loss: Why Am I Losing Hair at 30? I am 30, and I've been losing my hair like crazy recently. It comes out when I wash it, when I comb it, even when my husband runs his fingers through it? What's going on? Get Super Soft Hair. Touchable tresses are every woman's dream. And they're easy to acquire! Say Hello to Hair and Nails for Kids. Information for Kids on Hair and Nails. Great information for Children. Hair Loss in Men. Describes the general reason for Hair Loss given by the medical profession. If Your Hair Is Your Crowning Glory. Cosmopolitan Beauty and Style - There are three key steps you should take to make your to-die-for hair even more head-turning. Give it megawatt shine, boost the volume and dress in clothes that flatter your hair color. |
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| Filling a Void. "A one-time treatment can give lifetime protection |
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| 10:10am 25/07/2007 |
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Filling a Void. "A one-time treatment can give lifetime protection." Dr. Jeffrey Hillman's mutant strain of Streptococcus mutans doesn't produce destructive lactose acid. via Florida Trend. Thousands waiting to see dentist in NT. "We have lobbied the Federal Government long and hard for some years in relation to some proposals that might achieve that" Health Department figures show thousands of people are waiting to see a dentist in the Northern Territory. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation. St. Paul's Dental Clinic Receives $30,000 In Donated Equipment. "So many kids need help, and the clinic can't afford to spend a lot of money on equipment" DENTAL DONATIONS: Left to right, Tyler Dentists Dr. Rick Coker and Dr. John Adcock, Trae Walker, 5, dental patient, Judy Davis, Ex. via Tyler Morning Telegraph. OSAP to hold Infection Control Boot Camp. ANNAPOLIS, Maryland: The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures will hold its Seventh Annual Infection Control and Occupational Safety "Boot Camp," co-sponsored by OSAP and the U.S. Federal Services Jan. via Dental Economics. Schering-Plough Profit More Than Doubles. Schering-Plough Corp. said Monday its second-quarter profit more than doubled compared with a year ago, as revenue climbed 13 percent on the strength of cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia. via The New Braunfels Herald. Two sisters from Iran help show how America is a true melting pot. "It also gave us the opportunity to travel" Majors Elham and Arezoo Barani are identical twins who, after immigrating to America to go to college, joined the Air Force. via Air Force Link. |
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| : Accident victims' conditions improve |
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| 10:10am 25/07/2007 |
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: Accident victims' conditions improve. An Alexandria woman involved Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash near that town has improved from "critical" to "serious" condition, according to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. via The Herald Bulletin. Oregon doctor indicted on sex abuse charges. "On each occasion, was observed to fondle and inappropriately touch the sedated female patient while moving the patient from a surgical chair to a recovery bed." A grand jury indicted a Portland anesthesiologist whose license was suspended for two years after he acknowledged fondling sedated female patients. via News-Register. Authorities chase Corby publishing money. COMMONWEALTH lawyers will question four senior people from the publishing industry in a bid to strengthen its case for seizing almost $270,000 from the family of convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby. via News.com.au. Stocks Rise Amid Buyout News. "We had a correction for a day. It's amazing. I think the market has gone too far, too fast. With that said, there is no doubt that the market is just amazingly strong" Stocks rose sharply Monday after a fresh round of buyout news offered evidence that Wall Street's penchant for dealmaking hasn't disappeared. The Dow Jones industrial average at times rose more than 100 points and made its way back toward 14,000.Stocks showed a partial rebound from a sell-off Friday after Transocean Inc., the world's largest offshore drilling contractor, and rival GlobalSantaFe Corp. said Monday they struck an agreement to merge. The combined company will have a market value of about $53 billion. Read more. Dentists Creating Fake Gums. "It was pretty devastating, but i was still never comfortable smiling or talking" A new innovation is making it possible for dentists to reconstruct gums. Elise Kestenbaum loves to garden. via WFTV. |
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| Baxter says trial on new flu shot promising |
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| 10:10am 25/07/2007 |
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Baxter says trial on new flu shot promising. Baxter International Inc., working to modernize the production of influenza vaccines, this morning said its seasonal flu product is showing 'strong antibody responses and good tolerability' in an early stage clinical trial in humans.Although Baxter is still several years from winning approval of the product, the study shows Baxter's reformulated seasonal flu vaccine is tolerable. In late 2004, Baxter had to suspend final-stage human sudy of its seasonal flu vaccine because it was causing fevers in some patients. Read more. Scottsdale hospital lets patients order own food. "And 92 percent of patients rate it as being very good" In the old days of hospital food, meals came at certain hours of the day and variety meant red or green Jell-O. A new program at Scottsdale Healthcare, which hasn't been put in place in any other part of the.. via Tucson Region. LifePoint Misses the Mark. LPNT - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr ) lost ground Monday after reporting a drop in quarterly net income and tempering its guidance. via TheStreet.com. Amylin Pharmaceuticals Narrows Its 2nd-Quarter Loss on Jump in Byetta Sales. Biotechnology company Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday its second-quarter loss narrowed on higher sales of its diabetes drug Byetta. via Canadian Business Magazine. Free dental checks to resume in schools. "The new Scottish government recognises the importance of early years monitoring to ensure good dental health and is looking at ways of introducing a school-based dental service." School pupils in some of Scotland's most deprived communities are to benefit from regular dental check-ups under plans being brought forward. via The Herald. |
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| Home Health Scargo Scar Massage Lotion - 4 Fluid Ounces Lotion - on sale from $4 |
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| 10:11am 20/07/2007 |
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Home Health Scargo Scar Massage Lotion - 4 Fluid Ounces Lotion - on sale from $4.19. Scargo is an all-natural blend of soothing and moisturizing oils combined with stimulating camphor gum. Formulated specifically for massage into scar tissue, this emollient helps to return the naturally soft look and feel of your skin. Lacoste Pour Femme for Women by Lacoste EDP Spray 3 oz - from $27.99. A fresh, exquisite of femininity fragrance Evokes the independence & confident of modern woman Adds depth to the timeless & unique creation Creates a luminous, healthy & sportive image Suitable for day or evening wear. LACOSTE POUR HOMME Cologne for Men by Lacoste - EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY 3.4 oz - from $36.95. "LACOSTE POUR HOMME Cologne by Lacoste comes in EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY 3.4 oz New Arrival! - Cologne for Men Launched by design house of Lacoste, LACOSTE POUR HOMME COLOGNE is a masculine scent consisting of woody notes exquisitely designed.. ES8077S Vortex Linear Pivot Shaver - on sale from $87.94. Panasonic ES-8077S Vortex HydraClean Electric Shaver System water-infused hygienic solution cleans stubble and debris from shaver and refreshes the blades. Long-lasting cartridges provide superior cleaning power and keep blades.. |
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| Intuition for Women by Estee Lauder EDP Spray 1 |
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| 10:11am 20/07/2007 |
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Intuition for Women by Estee Lauder EDP Spray 1.7 oz - from $36.95. INTUITION perfumes for women by Estee Lauder were launched in 2000. This designer fragrance is a refreshing blend of oriental, floral aromas. INTUITION perfumes for women by Estee Lauder fragrances are recommended for daytime wear.All.. FIDJI for Women by Guy Laroche: EDT Spray 3.4 oz - from $54.99. FIDJI perfumes for women by Guy Laroche were launched in 1966. This designer fragrance is a refreshing blend of flowery aromas. FIDJI perfumes for women by Guy Laroche fragrances are recommended for daytime wear.All Guy Laroche Perfumes,.. |
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| Mylan Laboratories CEO Robert J |
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| 04:11pm 14/07/2007 |
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Mylan Laboratories CEO Robert J. Coury Receives Compensation Valued at $9.2M in Fiscal 2007. Mylan Laboratories Inc. Chief Executive and Vice Chairman Robert J. Coury received compensation for fiscal 2007 the company valued at $9.2 million, according to the drug developer's proxy statement filed.. via Canadian Business Magazine. Graph Contraction and Minors Good Math, Bad Math]. Category: goodmath > Graph Theory Posted on: July 8, 2007 6:48 PM, by Mark C. Chu-Carroll Another useful concept in simple graph theory is contraction and its result, minors of graphs. via ScienceBlogs. Senators Recommend Registry Of Gifts From Pharmaceutical Industry To Physicians. "These gifts and payments can compromise physicians' medical judgment by putting their financial interest ahead of the welfare of their patients." Senate Special Committee on Aging Chair Herb Kohl and Sen. Claire McCaskill at the end of a hearing on Wednesday said that they will seek legislation to establish a national registry of gifts and payments from.. via MediLexicon. |
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| Radoiu seems to hate 'religious right' |
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| 04:10pm 08/07/2007 |
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Radoiu seems to hate 'religious right'. The dentist calls himself a doctor, but does he really understand health care? Does the medical community, as a whole, really care about your health? The dentist never takes your pulse or listens to your heart.. via Staunton Daily News Leader. All-Star Scoop on Internet TV / Dr. Doug -- Baseball Hunter:.. "There's a lot of responsibility with that." Article:ALL-STAR SCOOP ON INTERNET TV / DR. DOUG -- BASEBALL HU:/c/a/2007/07/05/MNG1QQR9RI1.DTL Article:ALL-STAR SCOOP ON INTERNET TV / DR. via SFGate. |
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