Study suggests nonpharmaceutical interventions may be helpful in severe influenza outbreaks
..., school and selected business closure, and public gathering cancellations. One compelling question emerges: ca...aceutical interventions. School closure and public gathering bans activated concurrently represented the most common combination implemented in 34 cities (79 per...Cancer on the agenda of the Portuguese EU Council Presidency
...resentatives, ESMO, the experts and the key forces gathering in Lisbon will call upon the European institutions to put cancer on the political agenda as a priority and will request the national governments to develop policies, including a comprehensive overall strategy, for the prevention and control of cancer...Researchers develop criteria to detect bone mass deficiencies in children with chronic diseases
...identifying what is normal. The study focused on gathering standardized data about accumulation of bone mass during childhood a critical determinant of whether children are at elevated risk for fracture or osteoporosis, Dr. Kalkwarf said. The research findings will allow physicians to use standardized data ...Conference to investigate basis of parental behavior
...hool and host of the conference. It is our hope in gathering these top minds that we might come closer to understanding parenting. The Parental Brain Conference will include 11 symposia on topics ranging from maternal stress, anxiety and depression to bi-parental care. Conference supporters include National ......sharing and artificial intelligence to the task of gathering and distributing the specific data necessary to perform the tree analyses and other problems of "what-if" risk analysis in a speedy and -- above all -- in a uniform way. ISI insights and inventions around the "semantic web," -- systematic structuri...Advances in screening and markers improve early detection of colorectal cancer
...e United States. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. A New Benchmark in the Colorectal Neoplasm Miss Rate During Colonoscopy: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Wide Angle V...Endoscopic procedures advance physician knowledge and patient care
...re for patients. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "The quality and delivery of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the GI tract and surrounding areas is constantly improving due ...GI screening: Racing time or wasting time?
... which patients. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "The findings from these studies direct doctors as to what measures are most effective in treating their patients," said Gregory Gi...Novel treatments may help alleviate constipation, IBS in women
...ons in children. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "With few successful treatment options currently available for IBS sufferers, these studies represent promising progress in the tre...New prevention, treatment methods for patients with painful bowel inflammation
...ting conditions. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "Inflammatory bowel diseases are serious and complex diseases with varied preventative and treatment options, and we are pleased t...Studies show role of age, gender, race and weight on cancer risk and treatment
...tment decisions. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "Drilling down into clinical trials data for different types of patients can lead to varying and important conclusions," said Marci...Researchers investigate impact of lifestyle on GI health
...elated activity. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "Many factors come into play when managing a healthy lifestyle. While some factors may be difficult for patients to change, other ...Brain research poised to dramatically advance global society
...eedings that will be published after this historic gathering will make the case for a $4 billion public researc...Study. "We at Mason are honored to be hosting this gathering of the world's leading researchers in brain study who together will outline the vision for the 'Deca...The hepatitis C link: Diagnose, treat, transplant
...rom the disease. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "Almost four million Americans have chronic hepatitis C infections and are at risk for of cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer an...Could statins be a new option for hepatitis C patients?
...may be imminent. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "Studies such as these are designed to improve the effectiveness of antivirals the standard of care therapy for hepatitis C," said...Study offers clues to 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
...iomyopathy. In addition, he and his colleagues are gathering information on patients who have intravascular ultrasound during cardiac catheterization. This imaging test, in which a tiny ultrasound probe is threaded into the coronary arteries on the tip of a catheter, may show whether the patient has clogged ar...ENDEAVOR III Trial reports key findings on new-generation stent
...e said. The Endeavor III trial is 1 of 5 studies gathering the data necessary for market approval of the new stent by the Food and Drug Administration....SLEEP 2007 to present more than 1,100 new findings and developments on sleep disorders
... register for and attend the worlds largest annual gathering of sleep scientists and sleep medicine professionals, and be among the first to report the latest discoveries in sleep disorder research to their audience, many of whom may have a sleep problem. SLEEP 2007 will take place in Minneapolis, Minn., fro...LAP-BAND System surgery improves insulin resistance
...than 12,000 scientific researchers will attend the gathering being held April 28-May 2, 2007 at the Washington, DC Convention Center. Background Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. In fact, 65 percent of Americans are currently considered overweight or obese. Usin...Exercise can cut coronary artery disease risk for some with MS
...than 12,000 scientific researchers will attend the gathering being held April 28-May 2, 2007 at the Washington, DC Convention Center. The Study: Summary of Methodology Eleven MS patients and 11 matched controls (age, sex, body mass index) participated in the study. MS patients were clinically stable and ha...