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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have identified a new molecular pathway that appears to be involved in urinary protein loss (proteinuria). This early-stage kidney disease affects
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride), the first drug of its kind approved to slow the effects of a rare genetic disorder that causes mental retardatio
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations announced that a New Jersey woman has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for falsely claiming that she could cure
Today's world increasingly relies on information and knowledge to drive economic growth, yet to date there has been no publication devoted to the study of human capital. The Journal of Human Capit
The British Dental Association (BDA) has given a qualified welcome to the publication of the Operating Framework for the NHS in England for 2008/09. The document announced a budget of £2,081 mill
The VCU Life Sciences Survey is the first poll to reflect the discovery reported internationally in November that human skin cells can be used to create stem cells or their near equivalents. When
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is colonized by bacteria immediately after birth; Escherichia coli, Streptococci and Clostridi are the first bacteria harboured by the colon, followed by anaerobic
People struggling to survive violence, forced displacement, and disease in the Central African Republic (CAR), Somalia, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere often went underreported in the news this year and
ESA and the European Commission have signed a 48 million euro grant that will allow the space agency to ensure the coordinated and timely supply of satellite-based Earth Observation data for the p
ISPE joined with the Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PIC/S) to co-host a Workshop, marking the first time PIC/S inspectors collaborated with industry professionals.Thirty fi
A brave Wollaton lady who cycled 250 miles in just five days in intense heat and over rough terrain in Cuba despite suffering from a serious brain injury has been named Achiever of the Year in the
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has chosen the World Heart Federation as one of its six core partners under its Football and Social Responsibility portfolio. The programme is ai
The division of rheumatic diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center has been awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to
Often the highest-level, immediately-available care a person suffering a mental health crisis can receive is at their local emergency room (ER). For these psychiatric patients, the ER is a destina
Using a large population survey in India, a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers has found an association between domestic violence and adult smoking. The study appear
New research at York has revealed so-called 'Jekyll and Hyde' bacteria, suggesting a novel way to control insect pests without using insecticides.Researchers at the University of York st
When fruit flies lack a receptor for the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), their ability to learn or remember is enhanced, the first time scientists have been able to ind
Kalypsys Inc. announced the initiation of a Phase IIa clinical trial of KD7040, an inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) inhibitor formulated as a topical gel, for the treatment of postherpetic n
Researchers have identified regions of the brain where speech sounds are perceived as having abstract meaning, rather than as just a stream of sensory input. They said their identification of the
Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company (NYSE: TCM), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company focusing on the development, manufacturing, marketing and selling of modernized traditional Chinese med
A new neuroimaging study conducted by researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill University and the Universite de Montreal at the International laboratory for Brain Music and S
Golden Living announced that it will provide membership in the American Association for Long Term Care Nursing (AALTCN) to all of its 331 skilled nursing facilities. Benefits of membership will be
In a series of studies, researchers Joseph A. Vandello, Nadav P. Goldschmied, and David A. R. Richards (of the University of South Florida) tested the scope of people's support for those who are e
While most images of the holidays are filled with joy and family activities, there is an underbelly of sadness, depression and addictive behaviors not commonly associated with the holidays that ar
Holiday shoppers aren't just going to the mall this year. Millions are also going online to look for health insurance. There are many reasons why you may have health insurance on your holiday li
New evidence suggests our brains are hardwired before birth to recognize faces and places. But in contrast, the neural circuitry we use to recognize words develops mainly as a result of experience
There are two guarantees in every person's life: happiness and sadness. Although lost opportunities and mistaken expectations are often unpleasant to think and talk about, these experiences may im
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States, affecting more than 31 million Americans. Most people wait seven to 10 years before seeking help for hearing-related issu
ev3 Inc. (NASDAQ:EVVV), announced the U.S. launch of the company's most recent additions to the SilverHawk family of products: the SilverHawk(R) LS-M and MS-M. These devices are among the latest i
Fluxion Bioscience introduced its new BioFlux 200 system at the American Society for Cell Biology annual meeting this month. This second-generation system adds advanced capabilities and higher thr