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5 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication Of New Preclinical Research Data For Novel Anticance...

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE Amex: RNN), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing potential best in class oncology and CNS therapeutics, announced the publication of a research article in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters on the anti-tumor activity of RX...

 
5 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Blood Publication Shows MLN4924 Preclinical Activity In Lymphoma

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company announced the publication of an article in the journal Blood describing the novel mechanism of action of MLN4924 through targeted pathway modulation in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). MLN4924 is a small molecule inhibitor of the NEDD8-Activating Enzy...

 
5 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Using PET/CT In The Detection Of Breast Cancer Metastases

About one-third of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will have their cancer travel, or metastasize, to other parts of the body, with the bone being the most common site of initial detectable spread...

 
5 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Acupuncture Helps Ease Side Effects And Symptoms Of Some Cancers

Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can help control a number of symptoms and side effects -- such as pain, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting -- associated with a variety of cancers and their treatments...

 
5 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Newly Developed Prediction Tool Helps Estimate Local Recurrence In Patients With Non-Invasive Bre...

The decision regarding treatment following breast-conserving surgery for patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in-situ (DCIS) has long been an area of discussion and confusion for patients and physicians alike. While the mortality rates for DCIS remain low, the risk of local recurrence in the ...

 
5 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Primary Care

Short term medical missions: Plan for success (Lisa Jernigan MD)

Conference materials (powerpoint presentation) and helpful resources(PDF) for planning a medical mission (Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

 
4 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

The Art Of Dividing

A basic requirement for growth and life of a multicellular organism is the ability of its cells to divide. Chromosomes in the cells duplicate and are then distributed among the daughter cells. This distribution is organized by a protein complex made up of several hundred different proteins, calle...

 
4 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Peeling Back DNA Packaging To Gain Insight Into Cells

Scientists have built a clearer picture of how lengthy strands of DNA are concertinaed when our cells grow and divide, in a discovery could help explain how cell renewal can go wrong. Scientists have identified thousands of proteins that play a key role in compacting DNA - a crucial process by wh...

 
4 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Cancer-Causing Gene Found To Be Crucial In Stem Cell Development

Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cells - kidney, brain, heart or skin, for example...

 
4 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

New Findings May Lead To The Development Of More Effective Therapies For Inflammation, Wounds And...

In two closely related studies, two teams of Scripps Research Institute scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findings may lead to the development of new therapies to treat inflammation, wounds, asthma, and malig...

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Epidural catheter-linked infections rare in children

Infections arising from use of epidural catheters in children are rare, especially when used short term use to relieve postoperative pain, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertis...

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Charley Horses: Muscle Spasms that Affect Everyone

Charley horses -- the informal name for leg muscle spasms -- can strike at night or during the day. They affect the young and the old, the active and the sedentary. Though usually brief in duration, charley horses can be an uncomfortable interruption to your day, or, more often, a painful wake up...

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Central apneas in infants with bronchiolitis admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit

(Source: Acta Paediatrica)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Cough, Wheezing Raise Risk in Kids' Anesthesia (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Children with a dry cough at night or wheezing during exercise are at elevated risk of respiratory adverse events during and after general anesthesia, researchers reported. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Luer Cap - Class 2 Recall

Stryker Pain Pump 2 Luer Cap, REF 525-401, Rx, Sterile, Product of Ireland Manufactured for Stryker Instruments Kalamazoo MI (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Stimulation Catheter Continuous Nerve Block Tra...

21G x 150mm Stimulation Catheter Continuous Nerve Block Tray, REF 554-021-150, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Single shot needle - Class 2 Recall

24G x 25mm/45 Bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 554-024-025, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Tuohy Stimulation Catheter Kit - Class 2 Recall

17G x 150mm Tuohy Stimulation Catheter Kit, REF 553-218-150, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Single shot needle - Class 2 Recall

22G x 70mm/20 bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 552-022-70, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Stimulation Catheter Continuous Nerve Block Tra...

17G x 150mm Stimulation Catheter Continuous Nerve Block Tray, REF 553-318-050, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Stimulation Catheter Continuous Nerve Block Tra...

17G x 90mm Stimulation Catheter Continuous Nerve Block Tray, REF 553-318-090, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Tuohy Stimulation Catheter Kit - Class 2 Recall

17G x 90m Tuohy Stimulation Catheter Kit, REF 553-218-90, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Single shot needle - Class 2 Recall

22G x 50m/20 bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 552-022-050, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Tuohy Catheter Kit - Class 2 Recall

18G x 150m Tuohy Catheter Kit, REF 553-118-150, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Single Shot Needle - Class 2 Recall

22G x 50mm/45 Bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 554-022-050, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Single shot needle - Class 2 Recall

21G x 90mm/20 Bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 55-021-090, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Stryker Sheath 17 gage 12 inch for use with Str...

Stryker Sheath 17 gage 12 inch for use with Stryker Pain Pump, REF 540-428, Rx, Sterile, Product of Ireland Manufactured for Stryker Instruments Kalamazoo MI (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Single shot needle - Class 2 Recall

22G x 70mm/45 Bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 554-022-070, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Tuohy Catheter Kit - Class 2 Recall

18G x 90mm/20 Tuohy Catheter Kit, REF 553-118-090, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Bevel Single Shot Needle - Class 2 Recall

21G x 90mm/45 Bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 554-021-090, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Stimulation Catheter Continuous Nerve Block Tra...

17G x 150mm Stimulation Catheter Continuous Nerve Block Tray, REF 553-318-150, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Single shot needle - Class 2 Recall

21G x 150m/20 bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 552-021-150, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Tuohy Catheter Kit - Class 2 Recall

18G x 50mm/20 Tuohy Catheter Kit, REF 553-118-050, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Tuohy Catheter kit - Class 2 Recall

17G x 50m Tuohy Catheter Kit, REF 553-218-50, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Single shot needle - Class 2 Recall

24G x 25mm/20 bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 552-024-025, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Stryker Sheath 11 gage 8 inch for use with Stry...

Stryker Sheath 11 gage 8 inch for use with Stryker Pain Pump, REF 540-482, Rx, Sterile, Product of Ireland Manufactured for Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Stryker Sheath 11 gage 8 inch for use with Stry...

Stryker Sheath 11 gage 8 inch for use with Stryker Pain Pump, REF 540-482, Rx, Sterile, Product of Ireland Manufactured for Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Vital Signs Inc - enFlow Disposable IV Fluid/Blood Warmer Cartridge - Class 2 Recall

Vital Signs Inc. enFlow Disposable IV Fluid/Blood Warmer Cartridge. Medical point-of-care device designed to warm blood and IV fluids. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

 
4 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Medical Equipment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation - Poly Stim II Nerve Stimulator for Stryker Pain ...

Poly Stim II Nerve Stimulator 8 inch for use with Stryker Pain Pump, REF 550-100, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. (Source: Medical Device Recalls since July 07, 2006)

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Timer May Help Kids' Bladder Control Problems

Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away

Without vigilant adherence to childhood immunizations, outbreaks could return, experts say (Source: Pediatrics News - Doctors Lounge)MedWorm Message: Register forMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Community Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: A Rare Presentation

Conclusion  CA-MRSA should be taken into consideration as an etiology for these type of clinical presentations. Early and aggressive surgical and medical intervention are the cornerstone for successful management. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12098-010-0171-5Author...

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Differential Diagnosis of Hereditary Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus with Desmopressin Infusion Test

Conclusion  It is concluded that the desmopressin infusion test is a simple and reliable method for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of HNDI in early childhood. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12098-010-0181-3Authors Zelal Bircan, Department of Pediatric Nep...

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Primary Care

GPs protest as out-of-hours contract transferred to private company

More than 200 doctors have delivered a petition to health secretary Andrew Lansley in protest at NHS managers’ decision to transfer out-of-hours care in their area to a private firm. (Source: Pulse)

 
3 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Important Breakthrough In Origins Of Aggressive Breast Cancer

Researchers have made a major breakthrough in finding out how aggressive cancers originate, raising hope of novel targeted therapies for future breast cancer patients, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Stem Cell...

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Transcutaneous bilirubin nomogram for predicting neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in healthy term and ...

In this study, 36,921 transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) measurements were obtained from 6,035 healthy neonates (gestational age ≥35 weeks and birth weight ≥2,000 g) between January 1 and December 31, 2009. All measurements were performed with the JM-103 bilirubinometer at desig...

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Individual and social predictors of screen-viewing among Spanish school children

This study examined associations between individual, friend and family based social variables and screen-viewing behaviours, and how these associations differ by age and gender in a sample of Spanish children. Participants were 247 primary school-aged and 256 secondary school-aged children and ...

 
3 Sep 2010
by Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today

Need For Cancer Information And Support Expected To Double, UK

Macmillan Cancer Support and Boots UK today officially launched a groundbreaking new three-year partnership, which aims to help provide the two million people living with cancer, and their family and friends, increased access to the information and support they need - when they need it, where the...

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Primary Care

Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2010

Mellow Reaction to 1st TV Ad for Medical Marijuana Dispensary New Malaria Drug Shows Promise: Study Double Hand Transplant Patient Doing 'Fantastic' Study Questions Cleanliness of Home Kitchens (Source: Primary Care News - Doctors Lounge)

 
3 Sep 2010
by MedWorm: Pediatrics

Supersize Nutrition With Superfoods

Superfoods won’t give you x-ray vision or invisibility powers, but they may have the power to help fight cancer, heart disease, obesity, and even bad moods. Duke oncology nutritionist Heidi Scarsella, RD, CSO, LDN, says that while there is no dictionary definition of a superfood, the term re...

 
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