UF 'smart home' demonstrates concept of automated elderly help and care
...aid. Contrary to the stereotype, the elderly often welcome technology. One elderly woman who received a computer told him, "'I used to wake up every morning and pray, "God, take me now," and now I wake up every morning and ask God to give me more time on the computer,'" Mann said. The smart house proposes t...... Gibbet Hill, University of Warwick, and media are welcome to attend....Third International Conference on Cancer and the Adolescent
... for bona fide UK and international media. You are welcome to attend all conference sessions. There will be a news briefing on the opening morning with key speakers and patients. For more information on the Trust, visit its web site at: http://www.teencancer.org/ A media conference registration form and c...National survey finds U.S. public enthusiastic about cancer screening
...cash. "Some clinicians will see our results as welcome evidence of the success of public health campaigns for widely recommended cancer screening tests," the researchers write. "Others 'will see disturbing evidence that these same campaigns have communicated a misleadingly simple and one-sided message' ...Update: Third International Conference on Cancer and the Adolescent
... for bona fide UK and international media. You are welcome to attend all conference sessions. For more information on the Trust and details of the conference programme visit its web site at: http://www.teencancer.org/ A media conference registration form and PDF or fax of conference programme is available...Major agreement reached at heart health conference
...r concluded; "This Conference has resulted in much welcome discussion. The sharing of individual country experiences, challenges and successes in tackling heart disease has helped us to reach conclusions which, in the long-term, will benefit all EU citizens. This is a major step for heart health in Europe ...AIUM to host 2004 annual convention June 19-22, in Phoenix, Arizona
... the site of the 2004 AIUM Annual Convention, is a welcome haven in the spectacular Sonoran Desert, where it's easy to find ultimate luxury, unparalleled service, endless recreation, and exquisite cuisine. As an entertainment resort, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa includes two championship golf co...Ethics of boosting brainpower debated by researchers
...isorder, is a classic example. Where it was once a welcome relief to those rare parents with hard-to-manage kids, the drug is now widely prescribed and is even taken by college students needing help focusing before exams. In addition to drugs, Illes said that modern brain imaging techniques may reveal aspect...Bone implants could aid healing after tooth removal
...able healing by stabilizing the gap and offering a welcome environment for the body's own bone cells. The implant will break down over time as the patient's own bone cells move in and produce replacement bone. Like other technologies involving tissue engineering or regenerative medicine, the researchers ...Survey shows new Mayo Clinic treatment for intractable low blood pressure
...tisfaction of the new drug treatment is especially welcome because drug treatments currently used to treat the dizziness and fainting related to orthostatic hypotension are not free of side effects. The most dangerous side effect of these treatments is increased stress on the heart and increased risk of stro...Mixed amphetamine salts significantly better than atomoxetine in treating children with ADHD
...ctivities or the evening homework period, so it is welcome news that the extended-release formulation of once-daily mixed amphetamine salts significantly and consistently helped better control children's behavior and attention throughout a 12-hour analog classroom day, compared to atomoxetine, and did so wit...Researchers open new line of attack on tuberculosis
...d the world every year. This prospect isespecially welcome given the rapid spread of tuberculosis strainsthat are resistant to existing drugs. Microbes that cause tuberculosis and leprosy, and relatedbacteria, are particularly tough adversaries because of theirunique, multilayered cell walls, which render t...New global trials help to make FOSRENOL(R) the most extensively studied modern phosphate binder
...us clinical consequences of hyperphosphataemia. We welcome Shire's initiative to continue research with FOSRENOL and look forward to the results from the new trials in Europe and North America."...July/August 2004 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
...ty of illness. Discussion of spirituality is most welcome in cases of a life-threatening illness (77 percent), a serious medical condition (74 percent) or following the death of a loved one (70 percent). Among those who wanted to discuss spirituality, the most important reason for discussion was the desir...Envisat Symposium day one: Steady symphony of Europe's largest satellite
..., Innovation and Technology: "I am very pleased to welcome you to here, especially as the government of Austria has strong support for Earth Observation as one of the widest fields of applications and operational uses of space technology, and is proud of our scientific and industrial contributions to Envisat...FOSRENOL (R) maintains bone health status of end-stage renal disease patients
...ssociated with aluminum-based phosphate binders is welcome news for the ESRD community." Managing Hyperphosphatemia Phosphorus, an element found in nearly all foods, is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream. When the kidneys fail, they no longer effectively remove phosphorus, eve...Emory cardiologists present research at AHA scientific sessions in New Orleans, Nov. 7 - 10
...lar, cerebrovascular and related disciplines. "We welcome this exciting opportunity to meet with our colleagues from around the globe in order to share information on the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine, including research that may significantly impact clinical decisions in the future. Emory Hear...Weizmann Institute receives $8 million grant from Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute
...the world to further the foundation's mission. We welcome Weizmann and the scientists at the Center into the FAMRI family." To enhance existing research and treatment of the disease, CARE on Lung Cancer will leverage recent advances in structural and functional analysis of human genes, augmented by the h...NIH convenes State-of-the-Sceince Conference on Improving End-of-Life Care
... 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8. Reporters are welcome to attend the fullconference, or just the press briefing. Please register at http://consensus.nih.gov/ or call 301-496-4819 for more information. The complete conference agenda and additional background and logistical information are available at ...Two days of post-surgical pain relief now possible with just one shot
...news for people having major surgery and is also a welcome change for physicians," said Gavin Martin, M.D., assistant clinical professor of anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center. "With DepoDur TM , we can provide effective pain control for patients with fewer cumbersome devices, possibly improving t...