National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases

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.

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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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Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Organisation focused on improving the quality of life of people who suffer with these diseases. Details news, updates, research, clinical trials and a medical library.

AFA - Association Francois Aupetit - The French medical research association to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis), to inform and help patients and their families.
Meta Description: [ AFA : The French medical research association to find the cure for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis), to inform and help patients and their family ]

Australian Crohns and Colitis Association Queensland Inc. - Established for people who have either Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis, their relatives and friends, and for those with an interest in inflammatory bowel disease, IBD.
Meta Description: [ The Australian Crohns and Colitis Association (Queensland) Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit organisation, established for people who have either Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis, their relatives and friends, and for those with an interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ]

Colitis Foundation - Includes personal experiences, medication, foods, message board and chatroom.
Meta Description: [ A Colitis Community for information, help and contribution. ]

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada - ...to share information about CCFC events, programs and research opportunities... to find the cure and our highest priority is fund raising for research... There are several online brochures which discuss basic information, as well as nutrition and surgery for IBD patients.

Crohn's and Colitis Support Group - Voluntary non-profit organisation whose aims are to provide support, advice and information to interested individuals and people who have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and educational material to medical professionals and organisations within New Zealand.

404 German Crohn's and Colitis Association - Includes membership information and links to chat. [German and English]
Meta Description: [ Die Deutsche Morbus Crohn / Colitis ulcerosa Vereinigung DCCV e.V. ist ein Selbsthilfeverband von Menschen mit einer chronisch entz�ndlichen Darmkrankheit. ]

National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC) - This UK charity provides information and support to those with colitis or Crohn's disease, fund raising for welfare services and research. The National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease.
Meta Description: [ This website is for people with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD), their families and friends, and health professionals working in this field. It is provided by the National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (NACC), which is a UK Charity. ]

Paratuberculosis Awareness and Research Association - Patient advocacy group devoted to understanding the association between Crohn's disease and paratuberculosis.
Meta Description: [ Are Crohn's, Johne's and paratuberculosis the same disease? We want to know! ]

Pediatric Crohn's and Colitis Association, Inc. - Organization committed to helping children and families with IBD better understand Crohn's and Colitis. Share concerns and offer support.
Meta Description: [ We are committed to helping children and families with IBD better understand Crohn's and Colitis. As parents coping with IBD, we are here to share concerns and offer support. ]

404 SMCCV - Swiss Crohn's and Colitis association in English.
Meta Description: [ Crohn's disease? Ulcerative colitis? These words describe diseases we have to fight against every single day - we the Swiss Association of Crohn's disease/Ulcerative colitis., Morbus Crohn? Colitis ulcerosa? FÙr uns kein Fremdwort, denn wir leben damit, und wollen gemeinsam unser Schicksal meist... ]

500 UK Digestive Disorders Foundation - The charity for research information on all digestive disorders. The DDF exists to help sufferers with practical guidelines; fund research into digestive diseases; provide information.

United Ostomy Association, Inc - A volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
Meta Description: [ UOAA is an association of affiliated, non-profit, support groups dedicated to improving the quality of life of people who have or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion ]