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March 12, 2010
Parents are naturally concerned about the health and safety of their children, and that’s especially true when their children are athletes. With nearly 7 million high school students participating in sports today, there are a reported 715,000 high school sports-related injuries experienced each year, and 8,000 children are treated in emergency rooms each day for sports-related injuries.1 To reduce the risk of injury, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers a number of suggestions for parents, coaches, administrators and athletes to ensure a safe and healthy environment…
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March 12, 2010
Connecticut’s Quinnipiac University announced earlier this year that it wanted to open a medical school, beginning a push that will take until 2013 or 2014 to get the first med students in the door.
The new school would be located in several buildings that the university, located near New Haven, purchased in nearby North Haven from WellPoint’s Anthem unit for $32 million several years ago. Read more on the plans here.
Schools like Quinnipiac that want to grant MD degrees go through a lengthy process required by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. The panel is made up of med-school officials, practicing… Continue reading
March 12, 2010
Enhance National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported research to improve health, spur economic growth and innovation and science. American Heart Association patient advocates and researchers today delivered that message to members of Congress during the association’s Research Saves Lives Fly-In Lobby Day. Many heart disease and stroke survivors have benefited from advances as a result of NIH-supported research. However, despite progress and promising research opportunities, there is still no cure for heart disease or stroke…
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March 12, 2010
Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. (SWISS: BSLN) announces that the Applicant Janssen-Cilag International NV (Janssen- Cilag), a Johnson & Johnson company, has submitted a request for re-examination of the negative opinion by the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) on the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for ceftobiprole for the treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections (cSSTI). On February 18, 2010, the CHMP adopted a negative opinion on the MAA for ceftobiprole for the treatment of cSSTI…
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March 12, 2010
Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. (“SCT” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:SSS) wishes to announce the acceptance and publication of the paper entitled “The Beta-hCG + Erythropoietin in Acute Stroke ( BETAS) Study” by the journal “Stroke”, on March 8, 2010. This paper was authored by Dr. Steven C. Cramer, from the University of California, Irvine, Dr. David Brown at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, New Port Beach, Dr. Michael D. Hill of Foothills Hospital at the University of Calgary, and colleagues. Dr…
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March 12, 2010
Wilson disease is an inherited condition that causes the body to retain excess copper. The liver of a person who has Wilson’s disease does not release copper into bile as it should. As the copper builds up in the liver, it begins to damage the organ.
After enough damage, the liver releases the copper directly into the bloodstream, which carries the copper throughout the body. The copper buildup leads to damage in the kidneys, brain, and eyes. If not treated, Wilson’s disease can cause severe brain damage, liver failure, and death.
What are the symptoms of Wilson disease?
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March 12, 2010
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced the U.S. launch of the VERTEX SELECT® Reconstruction System. When a patient has a spinal condition that requires fusion or a procedure that must be performed from the back of the spine, also known as a posterior approach, the VERTEX SELECT® Reconstruction System contains implants and an instrument set for performing this surgical procedure. Conditions of the spine, such as degenerative disc disease, tumor, or trauma, can lead to instability and pain for patients…
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March 12, 2010
Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) was honored last night by the American Psychological Association for his advocacy work and legislative accomplishments on mental health issues. The APA presented Kennedy with the 2010 Outstanding Leadership Award, given annually to a member of Congress who has prominently championed the goals of professional psychology. “Congressman Kennedy has been a tireless crusader of mental health rights,” says Katherine C. Nordal, PhD, APA executive director for professional practice…
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