Advances in Skeletal Anabolic Agents for the Treatment of Osteoporosis: A scientific meeting
... therapy for osteoporosis and other bone diseases, media are invited to attend Advances in Skeletal Anabolic Agents for the Treatment of Osteoporosis, a two-day meeting focusing on the current and future status of bone-building anabolic skeletal agents for osteoporosis treatment. This ground-breaking meeti...New research in atrial fibrillation
... He spoke today at an American Medical Association media briefing on cardiology in New York City. Radio frequency ablation is an experimental treatment that is currently having some success, according to Dr. Donahue. In this treatment, catheters (thin tubes) are put in the heart, and radiofrequency energy...Cardiac complications from smallpox vaccination higher than expected among military personnel
...al review presented at an American Medical Society media briefing on cardiology today. According to the review, the Department of Defense Smallpox Vaccination Program reported over 50 cases to date of myopericarditis inflammation of the heart muscle or of the sac surrounding the heart following vaccina...Heart disease kills more women annually than all cancers combined
...ler spoke today at an American Medical Association media briefing on cardiology in New York City. Health care for women has long focused on screening for breast, ovarian, cervical and other cancers, yet what many people do not know is that the number one killer of women over the age of 45 in the United St...APA poll: Most Americans have sought mental health treatment but cost, insurance still barriers
...th services has decreased in recent years, and the media gets the most credit for that (35%), although society in general (25%) seems to be more accepting as well. "We've made progress in people's attitudes toward getting mental health treatment, or seeking it for their loved ones," said Russ Newman, PhD,......is site to give advance access to other authorised media who may wish to quote extracts as part of fair dealing with this copyrighted material. Full attribution is required, and if publishing online a link to http://www.newscientist.com is also required. Advance permission is required before any and ev...Breast cancers show 'surprising characteristics' on MRI
...I image is a mass that looks bright after contrast media is injected into the breast, but it quite quickly loses its brightness, said Dr. Bartella. "In 63% of these patients, this didn't happen," she said. The mass took up the contrast, but there was no quick wash out," she said. One lesion showed progre...American Academy of Neurology guidelines for treating of epilepsy
..." said Dr. Kanner. "There is a real concern in the media today that too much of the information reaching doctors about new drugs may come only from the pharmaceutical industry. These guidelines provide the clinician with an assessment that is in no way driven by the marketplace."...CAD system shows promise as adjunct to breast MRI
...zed the level of lesion enhancement after contrast media was injected into the patient. In six of the lesi...rns of enhancement (the level and way the contrast media highlights the lesion over time) could help differentiate benign from malignant lesions. However, th...MDCT angiography can replace angiography in diagnosing suspected arterial injuries
.... During an MDCT angiography examination, contrast media is injected into the patient; while the contrast media runs through the blood vessels, the CT scanner takes multiple images then a computer software progra...Ongoing study evaluates pediatricians' effectivenes at violence prevention
... percent have allowed their children to view these media as long as they want, and 30 percent have a televi...ents complete during well-child exams. It measures media exposure, gun storage and communication between the parent and health care provider and also measure...Ads with 'supersized' actors leave men depressed, unhappy with their muscles, UCF study shows
...arity and attractiveness that are idealized in the media often are not attainable for the average man," Tantleff-Dunn said. "Men see more of a discrepancy between how they want to look, or think they need to look, and the image they see in the mirror. Such discrepancies can cause the dissatisfaction and lo...Electronic nose device proves effective for diagnosing pneumonia and sinusitis
... kidney disease and cirrhosis of the liver, otitis media (middle ear infections) in children, or even detection of chemicals and biological agents. Manufactured by Smiths Detection of Pasadena, CA, the machines cost approximately $8,000 USD, and still require approval from the federal Food and Drug Admini...Controlling pain with your brain
...is site to give advance access to other authorised media who may wish to quote extracts as part of fair dealing with this copyrighted material. Full attribution is required, and if publishing online a link to http://www.newscientist.com is also required. Advance permission is required before any and ev......gel spoke today at an American Medical Association media briefing in partnership with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Epilepsy Society at the AAN's annual meeting in San Francisco. Epileptic seizures are a sign of brain dysfunction. "A very simple way to explain a seizure might be ...Epilepsy guidelines will improve treatment and access
...gis spoke today at an American Medical Association media briefing in partnership with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Epilepsy Society at the AAN's annual meeting in San Francisco. In an attempt to contain costs, Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance companies use drug formulari...Epilepsy presents unique problems for women
... He spoke today at an American Medical Association media briefing in partnership with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Epilepsy Society at the AAN's annual meeting in San Francisco. Hormonal changes may be responsible for some of the specific difficulties encountered by women with e...American Academy of Neurology and American Epilepsy Society guidelines for treating of epilepsy
...ner spoke today at an American Medical Association media briefing in partnership with the American Academy ..." said Dr. Kanner. "There is a real concern in the media today that too much of the information reaching doctors about new drugs may come only from the pharm...Images of thin models boost dieters' self-image: Study
Viewing media images of thin, glamorous models may have a positi...t body image is that exposure to thinimages in the media makes young women feel bad about themselves, leading to dieting and, in extreme cases, to eating dis...23rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society to be held May 6-9 in Vancouver
... the meeting should contact Chuck Weber to receive media credentials and advance registration at 847-705-1802 until May 3, and at 847-217-7282 May 4-9, or anytime at cpweber@weberpr.com . The press room at the APS meeting will be open May 5-8 from 8:30 to 5:00....