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Dana-Farber Researchers Create DNA Origami
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 22, 2009
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a technique for folding sheets of DNA, like origami, into multilayered objects. The research was published in the May 21 issue of Nature .
"This is something that nature is very good at - making many complex machines with...
The Fetal Fibronectin Test
in Well Woman Blog, on May 12, 2009
... a woman will not deliver her baby within the next 14 days.
The fetal fibronectin test enables physicians to determine who is most appropriate for medical intervention while sparing many women fro...
Online Pregnancy Tracker Empowers Women to Take Control of Their Health
in Next Nine Months, on April 27, 2009
... Women can use TheCarrot.com to track food, exercise, blood pressure, energy level, etc. to provide physicians and nurses better insight into their health.
The Carrot.com also helps women and their ...
Louisiana Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Board Certified Interventional Pain Physicians -- Ensuring Patient Safety
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 22, 2009
... Here is new information regarding the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and their recent victory in Louisiana preventing non-physicians from performing interventional p...
Granola Gourmet: Doctor Endorsed- Diabetec Friendly Snack
in Daily Diabetic, on March 6, 2009
...rom the adult candy bars in the energy bar aisle. Granola Gourmet products are endorsed by multiple physicians including the Director of Diabetes at Cedars Sinai Medical Group in LA, a Type 1 diabetic...
Eating for Diabetes & Good Health Workshop
in Daily Diabetic, on January 28, 2009
...ike you get from the adult candy bars in the energy bar aisle. This product is endorsed by multiple physicians including the Director of Diabetes at Cedars Sinai Medical Group in LA, a Type 1 diabetic...
New Survey Shows A Disconnect Between Doctors And Patients On Diabetes And Weight
in Daily Diabetic, on January 22, 2009
...bly linked to obesity.
A recent survey by the Behavioral Diabetes Institute found that eight in 10 physicians said that they discuss weight issues with their patients every/almost every visit, yet ha...
Some Tips In Finding The Right Endocrinologist
in Daily Diabetic, on December 19, 2008
...er to make the whole process a LOT easier:
Check with your insurance company first to see which physicians it covers.
Know the right places to look. Do research on these places to narrow your se...
Diabetes: ein Ei pro Tag, Risiko hoeher
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on December 4, 2008
...oßen epidemiologischen Studien ausgemacht zu haben.
In diesen beiden Studien - Physicians' Health Study I und Women's Health Study - war die gesundheitliche Entwicklung von fast 21 000 Männer...
Esophageal Cancer Awareness
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 11, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Mark Strozier
According to the American Cancer Institute, more than 16,000 esophageal cancer cases are presented every year in the US. It is crucial that the causes and symptoms of this under diagnosed, fatal cancer are brought to patients' attention.
Below ...
Best Websites About Cystic Fibrosis (ATS Review)
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 13, 2008
...e most detailed and well annotated websites on cystic fibrosis providing educational material for physicians as well their patients (and their families). These sites were stringently reviewed accord...
Allergizer on OrganizedWisdom's Top 100 Health Blogs
in Allergies, on July 29, 2008
...h several "firsts" including the first company to assemble a team of health guides and physicians to organize the world's best health wisdom from across the Web. Today, OrganizedWisdom c...
Seven Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Recurrence or Progression Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...curate prediction outcome compared to single markers," Dr. Shariat said. "This could help physicians provide individualized care and targeted therapy for patients. It will also allow us to d...
Of Brain Cancer, Sen. Edward Kennedy and New American Idol David Cook
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 22, 2008
...an four decades at the forefront of social-change efforts in Congress, has a cancerous brain tumor, physicians at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital said yesterday.
A biopsy of a portion of ...
CDC Recommendation: Shingles Vaccine to Adults, Age 60 and Older
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2008
...ance companies to start covering the cost of the vaccine, Schaffner said. "Also, it will give physicians some stimulus to use this vaccine more extensively than they have to date," he said. ...
Retransplantation of Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissue Following Cancer Therapy
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 13, 2008
... tumor, they are often damaged by therapy of this sort and the women become infertile. The Erlangen physicians succeeded in removing healthy ovarian tissue from the woman before treatment and to freez...
UCB's Cimzia: FDA-Approved for Chron's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 24, 2008
...'s, but it also carries risks that will require patients on it to be closely monitored by their physicians or other health care professionals."
Patients treated with Cimzia will receive an i...
New Molecule May Lead to Anti-Heart Attack Drug
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 21, 2008
...ign of chest pains. A pill that patients can keep with them instead of the current treatments that physicians administer. That's means you gotta be rushed to the nearest hospital!
A new molecule ...
Using Immunotherapy for Treating Food Allergies
in Allergies, on April 21, 2008
...d 6-18 years for egg allergy) will start by consuming tiny amounts of either egg or peanut protein. Physicians and staff at National Jewish will observe them closely to see if they have any symptoms o...
Badly Needed: Physician Training in Aging Care
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 16, 2008
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According to the American Medical Association (AMA) , there is more need for physicians who are trained for caring to the aged population.
"The Institute of Medicine's new r...
Oncology Diagnostics By AviaraDx
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 14, 2008
...d adjuvant endocrine therapy.
The said tests are the following:
CancerTYPE ID™
Assists physicians in diagnosing metastatic cancer types based on a 92-gene expression assay that is capable of...
Senate Transportation and Housing Committee Flat Out Lied About ATV Data
in Under My Helmet, on March 26, 2008
Senate Transportation and Housing Committee Flat Out Lied About ATV Data in a recent bill proposed to enact restrictions on ATV users. You can read the entire bill below, but the jist is this:
1.Purpose . The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
opines, "Too many ATV riders - ...
Survey Says: Allergies Can Have Deep Emotional Impact
in Allergies, on March 26, 2008
...ly this. The national, phone survey included 1000 allergy sufferers, 1000 general consumers and 300 physicians. Basically they found that:
Six in 10 allergy sufferers report that their symptoms impa...
Ohhh! Physician's Formula Giveaway!
in Are you a beauty?, on March 25, 2008
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Our friends at Physicians Formula are holding another great giveaway - this time with the new, ground-breaking Organic Wear line. Organic Wear is the very first EcoCert certified line of ma...
Nexium, FDA-Approved for Pediatric GERD
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 4, 2008
... for Drug Evaluation and Research. "Children prescribed this drug should be monitored by their physicians for any adverse drug reactions."
Nexium is part of a class of drugs known as prot...
Download11.com: Free Software Downloads
in Wangtam, on March 4, 2008
- Download11.com - Free Software Downloads
- Windows Mobile 开发者中心更新
- Microsoft Surface 上的第一个游戏：Firefly
- Windows Live 平台: Mix08 前的新酷功能和产品
Windows Live 平台团队今天宣布一系列的新功能和产品，包括新的 Messenger Library API, 大量的 Silverlight Streaming 服务更新, 更新版本的 Windows Live Contacts API 以及 Windows Live Photos API...
Bootstrapping workshop scheduled for March 8
in BootStrapMe, on January 29, 2008
... coaching Phreesia Inc. , a software app offering automated check in and patient documentation for physicians' offices, winner at the 2007 Fall DEMO Conference , an event showcasing the latest...
Systems Administrator Indicted in Hacking Scheme
in I got Spam?!, on January 9, 2008
A systems administrator at health care firm Medco Health Solutions Inc, was sentenced to 30 months in jail for a hacking scheme that involved the planting of a "logic bomb" in the company's server. The "bomb" was designed to delete all the information on Medco's 70 H...
Sciele Pharma Expands Diabetes Drug Portfolio With Novo Nordisk Deal
in Daily Diabetic, on November 20, 2007
...t® (the name submitted to the FDA for a repaglinide/metformin fixed dose combination tablet) to physicians in the U.S., and will have the right of first refusal to obtain marketing rights in the U.S. ...
The Eyebrows Have It
in Are you a beauty?, on November 7, 2007
...cil, powder and brush and all-in-one kit. Products were from companies Dianne Brill, MAC, Shiseido, Physicians Formula, Becca and Sephora.
Whichever eyebrow enhancement you choose is a persona...
FISH-Based Test Identify Genetic Abnormalities in Plasma Cell Malignancies
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007
...dentifying chromosomal genetic abnormalities associated with plasma cell malignancies and thus help physicians better assess a patient's prognosis and likelihood to respond to a given treatmen...
Interview with futurologist Ray Hammond
in Sox First, on October 19, 2007
...ed world in the next decade will have our own profile on a memory stick so that if we are sick, the physicians can plug that in and can tailor the medicine specially for us. More than that, they can s...
Merck's ISENTRESS™ (raltegravir) Tablets, FDA-Approved for HIV
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 15, 2007
...39;s potent against another key enzyme essential for viral replication.
It's important for physicians to know that ISENTRESS should always be used in combination with other active agents."
...
Obesity Linked to Colorectal Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on October 15, 2007
...hould also be identified as a strong risk factor for colorectal cancer," Anderson said.
"Physicians need to counsel patients about this risk," he advised. "Obesity is often overlo...
Acupuncture: More Effective in Treating Lower Back Pain?
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 27, 2007
...s system and that is stronger than the action mechanism of conventional therapy.
Acupuncture gives physicians a promising and effective treatment option for chronic low back pain, with few adverse ef...
FDA Warning: Potential Serious Side Effects of Fentora (fentanyl buccal)
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 27, 2007
...duct substitution.
On Sept.10, 2007, Cephalon Inc., the manufacturer of Fentora, sent letters to physicians and other health care providers advising them about the adverse events and deaths reporte...
ACuRay™ Acoustic Sensor for Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 21, 2007
... further refinement, could readily lead to an inexpensive, ubiquitous technology for researchers, physicians and the clinical laboratory.
...
Of Grey's Anatomy and LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 31, 2007
...t on quality of life.
These results suggest it would be a very good addition to the options that physicians have for treating patients who require ventricular assistance while they wait for a new hea...
Blog Action Day 2007
in Wangtam, on August 28, 2007
...n the safety of your medicines. iGuard facilitate the virtual flow of communication among patients, physicians, and researchers according to two guiding principles...
- Windows Live Messenger 历史版本列表 ...
Not All Probiotics are Effective against Acute Diarrhea
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 13, 2007
... the treatment of acute diarrhoea in children is related to the individual strains of bacteria, and physicians should choose preparations based on effectiveness data.
Source: British Medical Journa...
Fish and Fruit-rich Diet May Reduce Risk of Asthma and Other Respiratory Conditions
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 11, 2007
... the general health. Parents should really be more vigilant and should work hand in hand with their physicians in looking out for their kids' health.
Read the full report .
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Data Security Takes Center Stage
in Networking for Pros, on July 5, 2007
...ith records on more than one half-million US veterans [Warning: PDF link] and 1.3 million non-VA physicians. The investigation revealed that lax security procedures and inadequate managerial oversi...
On Preterm Labor Drugs: Magnesium Sulfate vs. Nifedipine
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 3, 2007
...e 37 weeks' gestation. Although it's not always possible to prevent premature birth, physicians strive to delay delivery for at least 48 hours. The extra time allows a doctor to arrange...
Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia Pain
in Well Woman Blog, on June 20, 2007
...nd Drug Administration approval for fibromyalgia, I believe this study offers additional insight to physicians considering the drug for their fibromyalgia patients," said Dr. Stephen Katz, NIAMS ...
More Women Still Die of Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on June 19, 2007
...ady have a higher risk of dying earlier than people without the disease.
The American College of Physicians suggests the following for women with diabetes to live as long as possible:
Make sur...
ADA to Users of Avandia®: See Your Doctor
in Daily Diabetic, on June 15, 2007
...With the continuing uncertainty regarding the safety of treatment with rosiglitazone, what should physicians and patients do? It is important to remember that there are now nine classes of antidiabeti...
Shark Cartilage Compound is No Lung Cancer Therapy
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 6, 2007
.../or clinical benefits to patients.
Now when patients ask their oncologists about shark cartilage, physicians can point to this large NCI-sponsored Phase III trial and tell patients that, at this poi...
3gAllergy Blood Test
in Allergies, on May 25, 2007
...nique is thus particularly good for children, even infants.
From the company website , addressing physicians:
3gAllergy is a new generation of allergy blood testing. It provides quantitative ...
Statins May Help Prevent Lung Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2007
...blished in the recent issue of CHEST , the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians .
Photo: MedicineWorld ...
Albuterol over Epinephrine in Infants with Bronchiolitis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 17, 2007
... Medicine (SAEM) Annual Meeting (May 16-19, 2007, Chicago, IL.).
This surprising result may force physicians to reassess their treatment choices and prefer albuterol.
[Paper title: "A Double B...
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Prevent Lung Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2007
...Findings have been reported in the May issue of CHEST , journal of the American College of Chest Physicians .
Read the full report .
[Photo Credit: Medicine World ]
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America's Most Severe Health Issue: Obesity
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 29, 2007
... Not according to me, but according to most physicians as revealed by the "2007 Obesity Report" from Epocrates, Inc. :
52 percent of physicians believe that more than half of their p...
MedAssets Supply Chain Systems and M Cubed Medical Partner to Decrease Costs for Physician Practices
in Supplychainer, on April 27, 2007
...s Wire , M Cubed Medical has developed a strategy that congregates the collective economic power of physicians across the country to bring the same improved cost and efficiencies already seen in physi...
Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES): Removed Gall Bladder with Minimal External Incisions
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 26, 2007
... NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia and assistant professor of surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons:
"Advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques over the last 15...
Tools for Diabetes Care Improvement, Launched by ACP/ACP Foundation
in Daily Diabetic, on April 21, 2007
... Physicians regularly advice diabetic patients to eat right, exercise and monitor blood sugar, however the implementation of such recommendations is never easy and far from the ideal scenario.
Diab...
'CheckUp America' Launched by ADA to Prevent Rise in Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
in Daily Diabetic, on April 20, 2007
...glucose , and high blood pressure in America demands greater efforts to educate both people and physicians about the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Through CheckUp America, t...
New Abortion Ruling
in Well Woman Blog, on April 20, 2007
...called intact dilation and extraction, commonly known as a 'partial-birth' abortion.
Many physicians who provide obstetric and gynecologic services to women are concerned that the ruling wil...
Acute Headache Drug Dipyrone Can Cause Serious Blood Disorders
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2007
...ts of treatment are worth the time, trouble and expense of intravenous administration."
Both physicians and patients should then take note of the potential blood disorder risk of dipyrone.
Rea...
Diabetic Nerve Pain Often Overlooked, Talk To Your Doctor About It
in Daily Diabetic, on April 20, 2007
...nging, and can cause feelings of frustration, sadness or fatigue.
In a new survey of more than 600 physicians treating diabetic nerve pain, a whooping 97 percent believe that the condition is most of...
ADHD Children Who Start on Strattera® More Likely to Change Therapies, Study Says
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 19, 2007
...king effectively.
Because stimulants have been around longer and are available in generic forms, physicians and medical care providers have a lot more experience with them. They generally cost...
Children Often Do not Show Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on April 18, 2007
...e Pima Indians in the mid-1960s. In a recent survey, approximately 20% of the diabetes diagnosed by physicians in Pima Indians younger than 20 years was type 2.
One of the difficulties - still - is i...
DrScore's 7 Physician Traits to Drive Patient Satisfaction
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 12, 2007
...to locate and research doctors in any specialty) revealed the following specific characteristics of physicians that will drive patient satisfaction:
physician access
communication
personality a...
Most Physicians Favor HPV Vaccination
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 29, 2007
...search company - Medimix International - in a survey conducted, revealed the following:
97% of physicians agree that the new HPV vaccine should be administered
43% of surveyed physicians respon...
CardioMEMS, Inc. Conducted First Patient Implant of Wireless Pressure Sensor for Hypertension Monitoring
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 27, 2007
...have greater control over managing their own health and may also provide additional information for physicians regarding treatment effectiveness."
The procedure was conducted as part of a clini...
Antibiotics May be Over-prescribed for Sinus Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 25, 2007
... analysis of two national surveys which assessed the medications prescribed for sinus infections at physicians' offices and hospital outpatient and emergency departments between 1999 and 2002.
Ac...
Hearing Loss in Children Increases Risk of Meningitis
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 23, 2007
...e of an association of hearing loss and the onset of meningitis.
And as such are ample reasons for physicians and parents to be mindful of possible signs and symptoms of meningitis, and allowing for ...
OnStar and CDC - Crash Data
in Well Woman Blog, on March 21, 2007
...e and at trauma centers.
OnStar and the CDC will gather a panel of more than 20 emergency medical physicians, trauma surgeons, public safety, and vehicle safety experts to review this valuable OnSta...
A Shared Commitment To Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
in Latina Viva, on March 19, 2007
...les titled "A Physician's Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care" that enable physicians and other health care professionals to more effectively provide treatment for the country...
Hispanic Women Face Higher Cardiac Risk Factors
in Latina Viva, on March 14, 2007
...eters, a cardiology fellow at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, N.Y.
"Physicians should be more aggressively targeting this population for identification of risk factors ...
Medico de Familia
in Latina Viva, on March 14, 2007
...red to over 20,000 Hispanic doctors' offices and waiting rooms, throughout the country.
These physicians also write many of the articles featured in the magazine, which features (...) an easy-to-...
