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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Warms Up
190 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Standard magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, is a superb diagnostic tool but one that suffers from low sensitivity, requiring patients to remain motionless for long periods of time inside noisy, claustrophobic machines. ... more
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Medicare Cuts Will Hurt Physicians In Small Practices, ACP Says
190 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Noting that many physicians across the country who lead small practices are at a business breaking point, David M. Dale, MD, FACP, president of the American College of Physicians (ACP) testified before the House Small Business Committee. Dr. ... more
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Neuroscientist Paul M. Carvey, Ph.D., Recieves Bernard Sanberg Memorial Award For Parkinson's Disease Research
190 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
The American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair (ASNTR) has awarded The 2008 Bernard Sanberg Memorial Award for Brain Repair to neuroscientist Paul M. Carvey, PhD, dean of the Graduate College at Rush University, Chicago, Ill. The award, made at ASNTR's 15th Annual Meeting 2008 in Clearwater, Fla., recognizes outstanding research contributions in the field of neural therapy and repair. ... more
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Osteologix IND For NB S101 For Osteoporosis Accepted By FDA
190 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Osteologix, Inc. (OLGX.OB), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced that the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its lead development candidate NB S101 (strontium malonate), for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. ... more
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Rehab For Stroke Survivors
190 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Walking therapy for stroke survivors is significantly more effective when conducted by a physical therapist instead of a robot, according a small study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. ... more
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Risk Of Knee Osteoarthritis Progression May Be Reduced By Use Of A Cane
190 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
A common, incurable joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of disability in elderly people. While nearly any joint can be affected, OA most often strikes the knee, particularly the inner aspect of the tibiofemoral joint. One source of stress on this vulnerable joint compartment is the knee adduction moment, an indication of weight placement while walking. ... more
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XenaCare Holdings Inc. (XCHO) Launches UV Sun Defense In A Pill
190 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
XenaCare Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: XCHO) announced, after an 8-month development program, the official launch of their new product called the SunPill®. The SunPill® is a dietary supplement that helps the skin protect itself from the harmful rays of the sun. It contains scientifically researched ingredients. ... more
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A Real-life I Am Legend? Researcher Champions Development Of "Reovirus" As Potential Treatment For Cancer
192 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Virologist and cancer biologist Patrick Lee was on his way to the American Association of Cancer Research in San Diego last week when he decided to check out the in-flight movie I Am Legend.The premise of the sci-fi horror movie is that a virus successfully used to fight cancer in clinical trials has gone out of control, pushing humankind to the edge of extinction. ... more
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Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval Of New Family Of Advanced Pacemakers
192 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its ALTRUA(TM) family of pacemakers. ALTRUA is Boston Scientific's most advanced pacemaker and delivers enhanced therapies while maintaining its small size and battery longevity. ... more
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Fertility Doctors: Studies Suggest Artificial Insemination Increasingly Second Choice
192 hours ago
Source: Medical News Today
Spurred by recent research, California fertility specialists are edging away from a traditional and well-known infertility treatment -- artificial insemination -- saying newer and improving in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology tends to cost less and work far better in the long run, ultimately saving patients time, money and heartache. ... more
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