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Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400
A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
Imaging Technique Allows Researchers to Monitor Protein Changes in Mouse Tumors
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400
A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.
Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400
The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. In an article published online on June 29 by the New England Journal of Medicine, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., and David M. Morens, M.D., argue that we have lived in an influenza pandemic era since 1918, and they describe how the novel 2009 H1N1 virus now circling the globe is yet another manifestation of this enduring viral family.

CNN.com - Health

Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.

 

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Canadian Celiac Association, Edmonton Chapter - Includes chapter information, projects, and information about coping with celiac disease.
Meta Description: [ The Edmonton Chapter of CCA serves northern Alberta with satelites in Red Deer and Lloydminster. A bi-monthly newsletter is published. Look for notice of coming events, especially Celiac Awareness week in October. ]

Coeliac Society of Tasmania - Includes membership information, disease overview, and list of meetings and support groups.
Meta Description: [ The Coeliac Society of Tasmania Inc. is committed to giving information to those who have a requirement to be on a Gluten Free Diet in Tasmania, Australia ]

Gluten Free In WNY - Support for people with Celiac Disease and others on a this diet in the greater Buffalo and Niagara Falls New York area. Includes news, supplements, food links, local restaurants and books and newsletters.
Meta Description: [ raise awareness of celiac disease in buffalo NY and niagara falls new york ]

Greater Kansas City Area Celiac Support Group - Local support, information, recipes, and medical information for those in this area.
Meta Description: [ Chapter 4 of The Celiac Sprue Association serves the Greater Kansas City Missouri area. ]

Halifax Chapter Canadian Celiac Association - This chapter is one of twenty-five chapters comprising the Canadian Celiac Association. It was founded in 1980 and incorporated in 1982. The Halifax Chapter has two Satellite Groups, one at Sydney and the other at Yarmouth.

Rochester Celiac Support Group - Offers meeting schedules and location, archives, GF food sources, restaurants, contact and newcomer information.

San Francisco Bay Area Celiac Support Groups - Listing of San Francisco Bay Area celiac support groups and gluten free dining. Information on annual Stanford celiac conference.
Meta Description: [ Stanford University, Oakland, Napa, Sebastopol and Santa Cruz celiac support groups, Stanford University annual celiac conference, gluten free dining in the San Francisco Bay Area. ]

Southern Arizona Celiac Support Group - Official web site dedicated to assisting Southern Arizona residents and visitors with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, as well as their family and friends.
Meta Description: [ The Southern Arizona Celiac Support Group is dedicated to assisting Southern Arizona residents and visitors with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, as well as their family and friends. ]

The Canadian Celiac Association - Definition, symptoms, treatment, myths and facts about Celiac.

The Canadian Celiac Association - Vancouver Chapter - Provides comprehensive, but straightforward access to information essential for local and visiting Celiacs.

The Coeliac Society of Australia - Includes membership information, list of state coeliac societies, symptoms diagnosis, and list of publications.
Meta Description: [ The Coeliac Society of Australia, The Coeliac Society of Australia Inc. is committed to giving information to those who have a requirement to be on a Gluten Free Diet in Australia ..., Melbourne, Australia ]

The Coeliac Society of the UK - Includes membership information, news, support, local groups, and publications. [Requires Flash]
Meta Description: [ Coeliac UK - The Charity for people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis ]

Western New York Gluten Free Diet Support Group - On-line help for people with gluten intolerance/Celiac Disease. Helpful information on testing, diet, area stores, restaurants resources, and online newsletters. Buffalo Chapter of the Celiac-Spru Association.
Meta Description: [ Celiac disease support group for buffalo and Western NY area. Gluten-free diet support, gluten-free friendly restaurants and recipes. ]