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Life History Constrains Biochemical Development In The Highly Specialized Odontocete Echolocation System
10.07.2008 05:12
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We describe a new link between physiological development of a highly derived mammalian tissue, and life history constraints. The heads of vertebrates are recognized as potentially being the body part that shows the most diversity. Toothed whales have evolved very complex and unique cranial adipose tissues for acoustic transmission and reception (echolocation).
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Biology
Ardea Biosciences' Advances RDEA806 Into Phase 2a Proof-of-Concept Study For Gout
10.07.2008 05:12
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Ardea Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RDEA) announced that it has received regulatory approval to begin a Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial evaluating RDEA806 in gout patients with hyperuricemia. Gout, also known as metabolic arthritis, is a painful and debilitating disease caused by abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood stream, and is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men over 40. The Company also announced that gout specialist, Dr.
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Arthritis
New On VETS.TV - BVA AWF Discussion Forum 2008 And The Young Vet Network
10.07.2008 04:18
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Anyone unable to attend the latest in the increasingly popular BVA Animal Welfare Foundation discussion forums, held in May, can now catch up on the presentations on VETS.TV - the new web TV service currently being piloted by BVA.
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Veterinary Medicine
Prostate Cancer Vaccines More Effective With Hormone Therapy
10.07.2008 04:18
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Among patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, the addition of hormone therapy following vaccine treatment improved overall survival compared with either treatment alone or when the vaccine followed hormone treatment, according to recent data published in the July 15 Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Philip M. Arlen, M.D.
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Urology
Older People Are Having Sex, And Loving It
10.07.2008 04:18
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According to a study published on bmj.com, the number of 70 year olds that are having sex - and saying it is good sex - is increasing. Further, more older women are indicating specific satisfaction with their sex lives. Much of the research on sexual activity concerns younger people, and our objective knowledge about sexual behaviors among older people is quite limited.
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Sexology
Pharmacists Urged To Implement New Opioids Guidance Immediately
10.07.2008 04:18
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Following the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) Rapid Response Report into opioids, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is reminding pharmacists to remain vigilant in ensuring that the correct dosages are given to individual patients.
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Pharmaceutics
Latest Safeguarding Children Review Shows Most Vulnerable Children Not Yet Benefiting From Improvements To Services And Outcomes
10.07.2008 04:18
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Much has changed in the landscape of children's services since the previous Safeguarding Children report in 2005. As a result of improved safeguarding arrangements, most children now feel safe in their homes and communities, and are receiving the quality of care and support that they need. But some children and young people are still not well enough served by public services.
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Children Diseases
Battle Against Superbugs Undermined By Failing Drugs
10.07.2008 04:17
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The fight against some superbugs and other bacteria is in danger of returning to a 'pre-antibiotic era' due to increasing resistance to medicines, according to a report issued today by the Royal Society. The report, Innovative mechanisms for tackling antibacterial resistance, criticises policies that only focus on infection control measures and restrictions on antibiotic use.
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Infectious Diseases
Study Shows Potential To Greatly Diminish Ringing In The Ears
10.07.2008 04:17
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A study conducted at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has shown potential to markedly improve tinnitus, commonly known as "ringing in the ears." Mark Mennemeier, Ph.D., and John Dornhoffer, M.D., worked collaboratively to design the treatment study.
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Hearing Disorders
Approaches To HIV Treatment In Africa And Europe Yield Similar Results
10.07.2008 04:17
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New research published in the open-access journal PLoS Medicine compares two different public health approaches to HIV treatment. The study authors find that the highly individualized approach to drug selection used in Switzerland is just as effective as the South African approach that used a limited number of drug combinations for all patients.
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HIV/AIDS
AHIP: Country Is Eager For A Uniquely American Approach To Health Care Reform, USA
10.07.2008 04:17
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For decades, health care reform discussions have left those without health care coverage empty handed and those struggling with the high cost of coverage disappointed. Next year there is an opportunity for the nation to try again.
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Insurance
Men With Diabetes Have More Damaged Sperm DNA
10.07.2008 04:17
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Conference delegates in Spain yesterday heard about new research from Ireland that found diabetes in men had a direct effect on male fertility because of higher damage to sperm DNA. The study was the work of Dr Con Mallidis from Queen's University, Belfast, and colleagues, and was presented at the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology that finished yesterday, 9th July, in Barcelona.
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Diabetes
New Call For Research Into Diabetes Complications
10.07.2008 04:17
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Diabetes UK is asking researchers to put forward proposals looking at 'novel interventions for the complications of diabetes.' This will form a crucial part of Diabetes UK's plan to invest a record £7.38m in 2008 to develop better treatments and prevention strategies, and ultimately to find a cure for diabetes. In particular, we plan to fund studies looking at new ways to prevent, halt, or reverse the complications associated with diabetes.
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Diabetes
Diabetes UK Backs Prevention Research
10.07.2008 04:16
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Diabetes UK is delighted to announce its continued support of the National Prevention Research Initiative (NPRI), which funds research aimed at improving health and preventing conditions or diseases such as diabetes, cancer, obesity, stroke and dementia. Sixteen government departments, research organisations and charities have backed the latest phase of the Medical Research Council's venture, which will make £12m available to UK researchers.
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Diabetes
BIOLASE Launches New Waterlase(R) C100 All-Tissue Dental Laser System; Unveils Broadened Product Strategy
10.07.2008 04:16
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BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental laser company, announced the global launch of its new Waterlase® C100 hard and soft tissue laser. Designed for the restorative general dentist, the Waterlase C100 provides clinical procedures including cavity preparation, early stage periodontal therapy and soft tissue procedures with more patient comfort compared to conventional instrumentation.
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Dentistry
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