Philips HD7 Ultrasound System Now Commercially Available In The United States
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) announced that the latest addition to its HD ultrasound family of products, the Philips HD7, has launched in the United States. The Philips HD7 was introduced to Europe in March at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna.
Actions Taken On Antiabortion Legislation In Alaska, Arizona, Georgia
The following highlights recent news of state actions on antiabortion legislation. Alaska: The House on Saturday voted 23-15 to approve a measure (HB 364) that would require minors seeking abortions to obtain parental consent before undergoing the procedure, the AP/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports.
Other Highlights In The April 8 JNCI
Randomized Clinical Trial Results on Preoperative Chemotherapy in Early Breast CancerEight cycles of preoperative chemotherapy was no better than six cycles in women with early breast cancer who had responded to two initial cycles, according to data from a randomized controlled trial.
Protein Data Bank Archives 50,000th Molecule Structure
The Protein Data Bank (PDB) based at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of California-San Diego (UCSD) this month reached a significant milestone in its 37-year history. The 50, 000th molecule structure was released into its archive, joining other structures vital to pharmacology, bioinformatics and education.
ACOG Ethics Opinion On Referrals By Physicians Opposed To Abortion, EC
The American Medical News reports that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said last month that it will re-examine a November 2007 opinion that calls on physicians to provide referrals for patients seeking abortions, emergency contraception or other procedures if they are opposed to providing the services themselves.
New Data Show Revlimid R lenalidomide Offers Significant Survival Gainsfor People With Life-limiting Blood Cancer
According to data presented today at the 48th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Society for Haematology (BSH), patients taking Revlimid (lenalidomide) plus high dose dexamethasone for treatment of multiple myeloma experience a significant survival gain.
Adults Who Eat Apples, Drink Apple Juice Have Lower Risk For Metabolic Syndrome
Not eating your apple a day? Perhaps you should be. Adults who eat apples, apple juice and applesauce have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems that are linked to numerous chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
News Tips From The Journal Of Neuroscience
Prion Protein Modulates Calcium BufferingAndrew D. Powell, Emil C. Toescu, John Collinge, and John G. R. JefferysAbnormal prion protein (PrP) is thought to cause spongiform encephalopathies such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob and mad cow disease, but the function of normal prion protein is unknown.
eFoodSafety Launches Cinnechol TM , An All-Natural Alternative To Conventional Cholesterol Drugs
eFoodSafety.com (OTCBB: EFSF, http://www.efoodsafety.com), a researcher, developer, and marketer of whole food nutraceutical products, has launched an all-natural supplement, called Cinnechol™ (http://www.cinnechol.com), that offers a complementary and/or alternative solution to traditional cholesterol drugs.
Democratic Presidential Candidate Clinton Announces Proposal To Increase Funds For Breast Cancer Research
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) on an episode of the "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" scheduled to air on Monday announced a proposal that would provide an additional $300 million in annual federal funds for breast cancer research, the AP/Contra Costa Times reports.