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All But Decapitated, Boy, 9, Recovers - CBS News Posted: 22 Dec 2008 03:52 PM CST InjuryBoard.com All But Decapitated, Boy, 9, Recovers CBS News - 22 minutes ago The nine-year-old Hillsboro, Texas boy was nearly decapitated in a car crash three months ago, but doctors reattached his head to his neck and now he's made virtually a full recovery. Video: Boy Survives Decapitation CBS Boy, 9, Recovers After Decapitation Separates Skull From Neck FOXNews eMaxHealth.com - International Business Times - InjuryBoard.com - TransWorldNews (press release) all 14 news articles

Scientist: stem cells could end animal testing - CNN Posted: 22 Dec 2008 01:07 PM CST ABC News Scientist: stem cells could end animal testing CNN - 3 hours ago By Matthew Knight LONDON, England (CNN) -- As well as their potential for creating effective therapies for debilitating diseases, embryonic stem cells could open the door to more effective pharmaceutical drug testing, according to a leading British ... Mechanism That Triggers Differentiation Of Embryo Cells Discovered Science Daily (press release) Stem cells give scientists a window on diseases Milwaukee Journal Sentinel New Richmond News - Reuters - BBC News - TopNews all 87 news articles

Court Dismisses 'Off-Label' Marketing Case Against Amgen - CNNMoney.com Posted: 22 Dec 2008 03:01 PM CST eFluxMedia Court Dismisses 'Off-Label' Marketing Case Against Amgen CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago SAN FRANCISCO -(Dow Jones)- A federal court dismissed a lawsuit against Amgen Inc. (AMGN) that claimed the biotechnology giant had improperly promoted the use of two of its drugs, saying only drug regulators have the right to bring such a case. US court dismisses Amgen anemia drug lawsuit Reuters Amgen's Next Blockbuster Zacks.com Los Angeles Business Journal - SmartBrief - FierceBiotech - Wall Street Journal Blogs all 19 news articles

New insight into effectiveness of colonoscopy - Los Angeles Times Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:03 AM CST Current World News New insight into effectiveness of colonoscopy Los Angeles Times - 14 hours ago A study suggests the test reduces risk of death 60% to 70% instead of up to 90% and finds that it's better at detecting cancer on the left side of the colon. The Other Women's Cancer Cancer Consultants Colonoscopy is imperfect but still recommended USA Today SmartAboutHealth - dBTechno - Xconomy - Philadelphia Inquirer all 12 news articles

Imatinib Okayed by FDA for GIST Recurrence - MedPage Today Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:04 PM CST Imatinib Okayed by FDA for GIST Recurrence MedPage Today - 2 hours ago By Todd Neale, Staff Writer, MedPage Today ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 22 -- The FDA has given imatinib (Gleevec), the tyrosine kinase that is approved for treating resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), an indication for preventing its recurrence ... Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2008 Washington Post Gleevec wins new FDA indication; Drug shortage could boost Roche's ... FiercePharma DG News - HemOncToday - Hays Pharma - WebWire (press release) all 18 news articles

Gene Variant Tied to Smokers' Risk of Lung Cancer - Washington Post Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:05 PM CST Gene Variant Tied to Smokers' Risk of Lung Cancer Washington Post - 2 hours ago MONDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDay News) -- People may face an increased risk of lung cancer if they have a gene variant that metabolizes the most potent of cigarette smoke carcinogens, a new study says. Experts find genetic link to lung cancer abc7.com SNPs Of ABC Transporter Genes Linked To Lung Cancer Risk Science Daily (press release) WSLS.com - Reuters UK all 29 news articles

Birmingham in bottom 100 for men's, women's health - Bizjournals.com Posted: 22 Dec 2008 12:47 PM CST Current World News Birmingham in bottom 100 for men's, women's health Bizjournals.com - 3 hours ago Birmingham is among the least healthy American cities, according to rankings published in Men's Health and Women's Health magazines. Video: Healthy Cities For Men, Women CBS Mpls. tops ranking for 'best city for men, women' KSTP.com CBS News - FitSugar.com - ABS CBN News - Current World News all 29 news articles

COMING TOMORROW: Health care forum - St. George Daily Spectrum Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:47 PM CST University of Central Florida COMING TOMORROW: Health care forum St. George Daily Spectrum - 1 hour ago ST. GEORGE - A health care community discussion is scheduled for tomorrow in St. George that will give participants a chance to discuss the health care system as part of a national reform. Residents Share Health Care Nightmares at Obama-Inspired UCF ... University of Central Florida OP-ED: Health care – it's broke, let's fix it Charleston Regional Business New York Times - MSNBC - Denver Daily News - Capital Wire PR (press release) all 15 news articles

Flu Strain Spreading Through US Is Resistant to Popular Treatment - findingDulcinea Posted: 22 Dec 2008 11:48 AM CST eFluxMedia Flu Strain Spreading Through US Is Resistant to Popular Treatment findingDulcinea - 4 hours ago by findingDulcinea Staff The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that a flu strain spreading through the United States is resistant to the drug Tamiflu. US Flu Resistant to Flu Drug Tamiflu TopNews Tamiflu weakness is Glaxo's strength FiercePharma dBTechno - FierceHealthcare - Norman Transcript - CBC.ca all 27 news articles

Government Web site Rates Nursing Homes - eWeek Posted: 22 Dec 2008 01:06 PM CST Government Web site Rates Nursing Homes eWeek - 3 hours ago By Reuters Americans got a hand in the difficult and often emotional task of choosing a nursing home on Thursday, with the first-ever federal government website that rates the facilities for quality. Quality Rating Stars are Posted on Nursing Home Compare Website by CMS SeniorJournal.com Local nursing home ratings released Daily Post Athenian Newsinferno.com - Gaffney Ledger (subscription) - Tampabay.com all 7 news articles

Red Cross seeks volunteers - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Posted: 22 Dec 2008 11:37 AM CST Red Cross (press release) Red Cross seeks volunteers Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - 4 hours ago The American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana said Monday that volunteers are needed at its shelters, "possibly through the weekend. Nurse enjoys blood work with Red Cross Glasgow Daily Times Blood donors eligible for $1000 gift cards Shelby Star WFIE-TV - Wicked Local Medway - Red Cross (press release) - GMA news.tv all 21 news articles

Vitamin supplements don't fight cancer, studies show - Los Angeles Times Posted: 21 Dec 2008 02:00 AM CST TheMedGuru Vitamin supplements don't fight cancer, studies show Los Angeles Times - Dec 21, 2008 A series of trials also shows that taking vitamins and minerals has no effect on preventing strokes, heart disease or other ailments. JAMA Anti-Vitamins Studies Flawed Natural News.com Studies undercut vitamin claims Pioneer Press CityNews - Meadow Free Press - TheMedGuru - Fashion Monitor Toronto all 30 news articles

FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills - FDA.gov Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:43 PM CST FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills FDA.gov - 1 hour ago The US Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers' health ... FDA reforms likely on back burner United Press International FDA reform likely to take back seat in Obama plan Baltimore Sun MedHeadlines - Justice News Flash - American Veterinary Medical Association - FierceBiotech all 23 news articles

Sick Money - Newsweek Posted: 22 Dec 2008 11:02 AM CST Sick Money Newsweek - 5 hours ago By The Numbers Recessions can raise death rates. How governments should handle health-care budgets during a downturn. Please fill in the following information and we'll email this link. Welcome to The Health Crisis Connection Culture11 Lean state budget means Medicaid changes WIS Indianapolis Star all 4 news articles

Wyeth Ghostwriting Allegations Investigated - Newsinferno.com Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:23 PM CST Wyeth Ghostwriting Allegations Investigated Newsinferno.com - 1 hour ago A publisher is investigating allegations that Wyeth Pharmaceuticals paid ghostwriters to author favorable articles about its hormone replacement medications that appeared in one of its medical journals. Elsevier Looks Into Charge of Ghostwriting by Wyeth Wall Street Journal Blogs Publisher to probe Wyeth ghostwriting FiercePharma FierceHealthcare - Kaiser network.org all 6 news articles

Blue Cross launches doctor-rating survey - Bizjournals.com Posted: 22 Dec 2008 10:55 AM CST WNCT Blue Cross launches doctor-rating survey Bizjournals.com - 5 hours ago Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has launched a free, online tool that enables its customers to share their experiences in being treated by NC doctors. Blue Cross wants NC consumers to rank doctors Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Zagat to rank physicians for BCBS North Carolina SmartBrief MyNC.com - WWAY NewsChannel 3 - Live 5 News - News & Observer all 44 news articles

Foundation gives $10000 to Red Cross - South Carolina Now Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:39 PM CST WNCT Foundation gives $10000 to Red Cross South Carolina Now - 1 hour ago By Morning News Staff Reports The Wachovia Foundation has donated $10000 to the Pee Dee Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund after one of the bank's employees lost everything in a fire. Fire support has depleted local Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund Wausau Daily Herald Red cross on the scene in Jackson County Holmes County Times Advertiser Salt Lake Tribune - Myrtle Beach Sun News - Farmington Daily Times - ABC 4 all 15 news articles

Health-care ‘conscience’ rule pushed through by Bush administration - Iowa Independent Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:15 PM CST Current World News Health-care 'conscience' rule pushed through by Bush administration Iowa Independent - 1 hour ago By Lynda Waddington 12/22/08 2:12 PM Under a Health and Human Services rule unveiled this week, health-industry employees can walk away from any kind of patient care on the basis of a moral objection. Controversy Over New 'Conscience' Rule WebMD Medical Conscience Rule Bush's Last Moral Stand? MedHeadlines SmartAboutHealth - dBTechno - Washington Post - Los Angeles Times all 437 news articles

Good Samaritans lose in Calif. court - Legal News Line Posted: 22 Dec 2008 10:42 AM CST ABC News Good Samaritans lose in Calif. court Legal News Line - 5 hours ago BY SCOTT SABATINI That's the message sent by the California Supreme Court last week in a controversial 4-3 ruling that subjects would-be Good Samaritans to potential civil liability. Woman Sued for Rescue Effort in Car Crash ABC News Supreme Court Rules Woman Who Saved Friend Is Liable SmartAboutHealth dBTechno - Los Angeles Times - The Associated Press - eFluxMedia all 160 news articles

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