Changing prescription of low dose aspirin into calcium carbasalate (brand name: Ascal) to prevent peptic ulcerations is not useful. Peptic ulcers are evenly distributed among users of calcium carb

In the PhD defended by the pharmacologist and biochemist Jorge Emilio Ortega Calvo at the University of the Basque Country, a new anti-depressant treatment strategy is proposed that is capable of

A tattoo can be more than just a fashion statement it has potential medical value, according to an article published in the online open access journal, Genetic Vaccines and Therapy.Martin

Researchers discover the origin of hereditary hemochromatosis, a common iron overload disorder, is a genetic defect in the liverMuch less widely known than the dangerous consequences of i

A practical, stepwise approach to diagnosing genetic causes of autism and related disorders is proposed in the January issue of Genetics in Medicine, official journal of the American Colleg

Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha have assisted in a significant discovery the understanding of a common mechanism of cancer initiation that could result in

Senesco Technologies, Inc. (Senesco or the Company) (Amex: SNT) announced the results of preclinical animal studies focused on multiple myeloma that were conducted concurrently at Mayo Cli

Patients going into surgery should control their alcohol intake beforehand, according to a report in The Guardian. Drinking even moderate amounts prior to surgery could slow down recovery

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is proud to unveil its new line of updated and revised lupus education materials. Five new booklets, eleven fact sheets and five quick guides provide

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), announced the distribution of NANOSTIM(TM) Synthetic Bone Paste for use in surgical procedures in the European Union and other markets outside the United States. Thi

Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) announced it has initiated its recruitment of runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to participate in the third annual Medtronic Global Heroes pro

Coronation Street legend, Liz Dawn, gave a moving insight into the toll that chronic lung disease has taken on her life. The Leeds born star was recently forced to quit her role as Corona

What knowledge, skills, and attributes will be needed by the respiratory therapist of the future? An AARC conference in March will take the first steps in identifying that information. Th

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has renewed its endorsement of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies' life sciences program. Now in its ninth year, more than 800 biotechnology compa

A life-saving mail drop in the Midlands aims to tackle the fact that the area has the lowest proportion of people on the NHS Organ Donor Register (ODR) in the country. From February more

New regulations to strengthen welfare reform were published in the Federal Register. The changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program will help move individuals off of the

On 6 February 2008, a group of leading Welsh clinicians, patients and campaigners will present a hard-hitting report to First Minister Rhodri Morgan illustrating that the health service in Wales i

New research published reveals that more than 90% of those entitled to the free England-wide bus pass are eagerly awaiting its introduction on 1 April 2008. The current bus concession sch

GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), and Whatman Plc (LSE:WHM) announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended acquisition of Whatman by GE Health

Canadians now have a new tool to help them make healthy eating choices. Dietitians of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of Recipe Analyzer. Recipe Analyzer is a unique interactive

NPA has support resources for members wanting to provide a stop smoking service in light of the increasing number of people giving up. Data published this week by The Information Centre f

The Dementia Care Update 2008 conference is an important and exciting date in the dementia calendar this year. This two-day event, organised by The Journal of Dementia Care in asso

Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., president and CEO of the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges), issued the following comments on the Bush administration's FY 2009 budget: The AAMC stro

Mr Pat The Cope Gallagher, T.D. Minister for Health Promotion & Food Safety has called on smokers to try to quit smoking. He is urging smokers to resolve to use 6th February, Ash Wednesday, as t

Scientists have made a major step towards understanding precisely which bugs in the gut are involved in which processes in the body, by mapping the different species of bugs living in seven member

Asbestos-related disease accounts for over 3,500 deaths each year, creating what is the UK's biggest single cause of work related deaths. Nationally approximately 600 of these deaths each year ari

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers of the danger of using forklift trucks inappropriately. The warning follows the prosecution of a Carlisle joinery company after an employ

Representatives from 70 leading companies gathered at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from Jan. 28 - Feb. 1 to test 136 healthcare information technology systems for the ninth annual Integrating the He

Today's younger generation may reckon that ne'er the twain shall meet where technology and their elders are concerned. However, ongoing research by Abby King, PhD, professor of health research a

Mental health charity Mind welcomed the Healthcare Commission's Learning from investigations report, particularly its emphasis on safeguarding vulnerable adults and leadership. p42 of the report d