Diabetes research at UH 'crystalizes' with major finding
... a better understanding of diabetes, it also is an historic find in the area of crystal formation and use, as only the third mechanism of crystal formation ever discovered. Before this finding, there were only two known ways that crystals grew the first was proposed in 1876 and the second in 1968. Though t...$20 million gift to Rush University Medical Center kicks-off campus redevelopment
...dical education." "The Herb Family gift is a truly historic and remarkable commitment to Rush," said Dr. Larry J. Goodman, president and CEO of Rush. "Their generosity will be forever remembered and appreciated not only by Rush but also by future generations of patients who will benefit from care provided by ...Chronic middle ear infections linked to resistant biofilm bacteria
... the treatment of children with otitis media. This historic finding sheds new light on the decreasing efficacy of antibiotics in treating kids with ear infections and has serious implications about the future direction of therapeutic research." Dr. Kerschner is associate professor of otolaryngology at the Me...Research reveals tobacco company's role in China's cigarette smuggling crisis
...of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, an historic treaty adopted by the member countries of the World Health Organization in 2003, to be enhanced to include a dedicated protocol on the illicit trade in tobacco....Arctic summer ice anomaly shocks scientists
...from around 8 million km in the early 1980s to the historic minimum of less than 5.5 million km in 2005, changes widely viewed as a consequence of greenhouse warming. Satellite observations in the past couple of years have also shown that the extent of perennial ice is rapidly declining, but this strange co...UI teams up with Cubs star, Celtics owner to fight eye disease
...ease in thousands of patients." Project 3000 is a historic undertaking in that it marks the first time that genetic testing for any eye disease has been offered to every affected person in the United States. "Thanks to the tremendous courage and commitment of the Lee and Grousbeck families, this project off...Park your car and walk to store, school, work
...ore active lifestyle. Aesthetics: Monuments and historic attractions also encourage people to move about. In addition people are more inclined to walk in communities that are well maintained and have pleasant things to see. Institutional and organizational policies: Encouraging physical education progra...Springer and the Royal Academy of Medicine of Ireland enter into publishing partnership
...e proud to be associated with such a respected and historic body as the RAMI and are delighted to be supporting their mission. Through global distribution and electronic publishing on SpringerLink, IJMS will continue to grow." Springer will publish the Irish Journal of Medical Science in both electronic and ...85th General Session, International Association for Dental Research
...freshments at the Welcome Reception, to be held in historic Generations Hall, are generously sponsored by Crest Oral-B P&G Professional Oral Health. (For more information on awards, please see the green section of this Press Kit.) The Distinguished Lecture Series will feature presentations by two prominent i...NeuroArm: Navigating the future of surgery
...gion considers the introduction of the neuroArm an historic moment in our ability to provide unprecedented care and safety to patients in Alberta," says the Calgary Health Region's Chief Executive Officer and President Jack Davis. "We are extremely proud to be a partner in neuroArm and to have worked with suc...Annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences
...imate in the history of world, the implications of historic regional climate change, and human adaptation to the effects of climate change. Reporters who wish to attend must register in advance with the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu ....Health officials renew Indo-US Vaccine Action Program
... the Joint Statement on May 3, 2007, renewing this historic program for another five-year period. "The Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program continues to demonstrate that international cooperation focused on outstanding research and the development of critically important public health tools can save millions of...ACP challenges Congress to make 'fundamental changes' in Medicare payment policies
May 10, 2007 (WASHINGTON) -- "Congress has an historic opportunity to join with the American College of Physicians (ACP), other physician organizations and employers to redesign Medicare payment policies to provide incentives for patient-centered care," ACP told the House Committee on Ways and Means Subc...Brain research poised to dramatically advance global society
... The proceedings that will be published after this historic gathering will make the case for a $4 billion public research initiative dedicated to reaching the next level of understanding the human brain--the yet-to-be-discovered inner workings of the mind. The symposium also will outline the dramatic implicat...Weill Cornell Medical College announces gifts totaling $400M
... Hospital campus in Houston, Texas. "This is an historic day for Weill Cornell Medical College, and my wife Joan and I are thrilled to be a part of the celebration," said Mr. Weill. "Each of the gifts that we are announcing today is being made by donors who have contributed generously to Weill Cornell in ...... for public health. TB cases in the US fell to a historic low of 13,767 in 2006. However, there are an estimated 10 to 15 million persons in the United States with latent TB infection, who are at risk for developing active TB. Social factors, including homelessness, drug use, incarceration, and immigra...