Archive for December, 2010

Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 30, 2010

Friday, December 31st, 2010

– Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:
Lupus
This study seeks people 18 and older who have systemic lupus erythematosus. Compensation for participation may be available.
The research site is in Plano, Texas.
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Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2010

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Nutrition Labels Coming to Meats in 2012
Starting Jan. 1, 2012, many meats will be required to come with nutrition labels that include…



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ER Visits by Underage Drinkers Spike on New Year’s

Friday, December 31st, 2010

THURSDAY, Dec. 30 — The number of emergency department visits that involved underage drinking jumped by more than 250 percent on New Year’s Day two years ago, compared with other days of the year, a new U.S. study reveals.
Researchers with the…



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Hand-Washing May Have Kept Flu at Bay

Friday, December 31st, 2010

THURSDAY, Dec. 29 — Following mothers’ advice may have played a big role in averting a major health crisis.
Fears of the H1N1 flu virus reached a fever pitch last winter, with public health officials fearing a widespread outbreak caused by short…



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How One Company Fought the Flu

Friday, December 31st, 2010

THURSDAY, Dec. 29 — As fears of a flu epidemic that could cause severe illness or death gripped much of the United States the past two winters, George Boue grappled with more fear than just his own.
As vice president of human resources for a Fort…



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Health Tip: Help Ease Morning Sickness

Friday, December 31st, 2010

– Nausea and vomiting are common among pregnant women. Although these symptoms often are dubbed morning sickness, they can last all day.
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help alleviate morning…



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Health Tip: Lift Luggage Without Injury

Friday, December 31st, 2010

– Whether you’re dragging out suitcases for a vacation of your own, or hauling someone else’s overstuffed bags, proper lifting techniques can protect you from a back injury.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions for…



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FDA Approves Fortesta Gel For Treatment Of Low Testosterone

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Endo Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ENDP) announced, yesterday, that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FORTESTA Gel for the treatment of low testosterone, or ‘Low T,’ also known as hypogonadism…
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Amgen Director Shares Strategies To Maximise Reimbursement Success

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Pharma IQ has conducted an interview with Chrissie Fletcher, Director and Head of International Biostatistics at Amgen, about Health Technology Assessment. Fletcher said: “The Health Technology Assessment dossier is really the single opportunity that people have to convince payers of the value of a new product coming through…
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Nieuws uit Venray

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Als de jeugdige ernstige achterliggende problematiek heeft, kan hij of zij worden doorgestuurd naar instanties voor geestelijke gezondheidszorg of een
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