Walk Raises Almost $200,000 to Heighten Brain Tumor Awareness
WILMINGTON, Del., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Get Your Head in the Game(R)" Awareness Walk held here on May 2 raised $198,417 for The Kelly Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation (KHG), the only organization in the US primarily focused on education and awareness of brain tumors. (Pho...Diabetes Seems to Heighten Glaucoma Risk
Regular screenings may help prevent irreversible nerve damage,,,, FRIDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- While diabetes has long been associated with the potentially sight-stealing disease diabetic retinopathy, it appears that another serious eye disease -- glaucoma -- may also be a complic...Epilepsy advocates propose strategies to heighten treatment expectations
WASHINGTON (March 28, 2008) On the heels of the nations largest event dedicated to the epilepsy community, the National Walk for Epilepsy, advocates today announced their recommendations in response to a new national survey uncovering key challenges facing the epilepsy community. Challenges inclu...Night Shift Work May Heighten Risk for Cancer
Expert panel to add it to list of 'probable' causes of malignancy WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Workers on the night shifts at bars, convenience stores, hospitals and other venues may be putting themselves at heightened risk for cancer. That's the conclusion of an internati...“Erectile Dysfunction” Drugs Heighten Natural Anti-Cancer Activiy
Sildenafil and other “impotence drugs” that boost the production of a gassy chemical messenger to dilate blood vessels and produce an erection now also show promise in unmasking// cancer cells so that the immune system can recognize and attack them, say scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer...reThinking eHealth Webinar Announced: Hospital Marketing in the eHealth Era
...h healthcare organizations to increase market share and enhance their online presence. Bill will highlight some of the tools that are commonly used to heighten awareness in the community, and will interview key MEDSEEK clients who have successfully established online social networking groups, content sharing ...Ingenious Med Announces a New Coding & Compliance Tool, MasterCoder
...we do at Ingenious Med," said Mike Pickering, CTO at Ingenious Med. "We are confident that the addition of MasterCoder to IM Practice Manager will heighten product versatility and prove invaluable to its users. The best part is -- for current clients, this additional functionality is offered free of charg...High Blood Pressure May Heighten Effects of Alzheimer's Disease
CHICAGO, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Having hypertension, or high blood pressure, reduces blood flow in the brains of adults with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). "While hypertension is not a ...Pfizer Contributes Critical Data to URMC Drug Safety Initiative
...lit-second period between the heart's contraction and recovery phase. If a drug prolongs the repolarization process, then it is generally believed to heighten the risk for adverse cardiac events, such as dangerous arrhythmias and heart attacks. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in th...DVT Awareness Survey Findings: Heart and Respiratory Patients
... more than breast cancer and AIDS combined. People who suffer from cardiovascular disease may be at increased risk for DVT, because these factors also heighten the likelihood of blood clots and pooling. Respiratory tract infection may increase risk of blood clots and is associated with inflammation, which may...Pre-pregnancy depressed mood may heighten risk for premature birth
Researchers trying to uncover why premature birth is a growing problem in the United States and one that disproportionately affects black women have found that pre-pregnancy depressive mood appears to be a risk factor in preterm birth among both blacks and whites. Black women, however, have nea...'Erectile dysfunction' drugs heighten natural anti-cancer activity
Sildenafil and other "impotence drugs" that boost the production of a gassy chemical messenger to dilate blood vessels and produce an erection now also show promise in unmasking cancer cells so that the immune system can recognize and attack them, say scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer C...Laughing hyenas, wailing levees, the sound of cheese and blaring bagpipes
... of the University of Maryland. She will be presenting the first anatomical evidence suggesting that some deep-sea fish have specialized structures to heighten their hearing. The types of fish that Deng studies live in layers of the ocean that no sunlight can reach -- from 400 meters all the way down to d...Study: Health undervalued in reproductive rights debate
...s interests. But the ruling did not adequately consider factors such as costs or lack of transportation that could potentially delay the procedure and heighten risks, Burkstrand-Reid said. Other cases blame women themselves when services are denied, such as when women are refused vaginal delivery and force...Texas Obesity Research Center at UH assembles researchers to discuss obesity
...hers, will lead sessions on integrated biology, public health and clinical application. Additionally, the conference will feature a poster session to heighten awareness of ongoing obesity research in Texas. An awards ceremony will recognize student scholars and translational research, studies that demonstra...New study shows greenback cutthroat trout involved in recovery effort misidentified
...n hatcheries and returning them to native cutthroat habitat. The habitat -- small streams and lakes -- had been cleared of non-native fish species to heighten survivability of the greenbacks, said Metcalf. "We have to remember that management decisions by federal and state fisheries biologists over the pa...Largest genomic search finds genes that may contribute to autism
...ort to speed up the process of identifying susceptibility genes, those that heighten a child's risk of having the developmental disorder. Seven University of W... autism or a more severe form of the disorder, just as there are genes that heighten a person's chances for inheriting breast cancer or heart disease. Auti...Study reveals how ADHD drugs work in brain
...edicines at high doses. High-dose stimulants can cause dramatic spikes in neurotransmitter levels in the brain, which can in turn impair attention and heighten the risk of developing addiction. "It is surprising that no one was looking at low-dose [ADHD] drugs because we know that the drugs are most effec...Obio Pharmaceutical Announces Product Growth Strategy
...ust had a facelift by appointing seasoned pharmaceutical executives to the Board so as to further overhaul its research and development activities and heighten its competitive edge. External research collaborations will continue to be the pillars of the Company to boost innovations and confirm experimental da...DuPont Expands Animal Health Solutions Business in Asia
...o prevent avian influenza from spreading. With continuing outbreaks of avian influenza in Asia, veterinary experts have advised poultry producers to heighten their biosecurity vigilance. DuPont Animal Health Solutions' biosecurity experts recommend that poultry producers should ensure that their biosecurity...Pharsight Achieves $7.4 Million in Quarterly Revenue
...er, we successfully re-listed our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, achieving a key goal that we outlined for our investors in fiscal 2007 to heighten our opportunities within the overall investment community. This quarter we also achieved positive fiscal year-to-date cash flow with cash, cash equiva...Are you ready to play the new talent management game?
...ifferent and growing sources of international labor. The fiscal impacts of aging populations and declining workforces in developed countries will also heighten the need for labor immigrants. The US has an advantage in attracting an above average share of the most educated and skilled talent from around the wo...SBC foundation gives Excelerator grants to local nonprofits
...served urban families, to important community resources. The program also empowers nonprofits to use technology to expand the reach of services and to heighten the impact those services have on people in the community. The SBC Foundation provided $6 million in 2005 SBC Excelerator competitive grants to 51...