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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.

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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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Children's Glaucoma Foundation - Intended to educate, and bring awareness to the public about childhood glaucoma. Immediate goal of CGF is to help maintain initial programs and support additional clinical education and basic science investigations.
Meta Description: [ Children's Glaucoma Foundation: For children with pediatric forms of glaucoma. ]

European Glaucoma Society - Aims to improve the mutual understanding and provide a rational approach to the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.
Meta Description: [ Societ� oftalmologica europea per la comprensione ed un approccio razionale alla diagnosi e al trattamento del glaucoma. Pubblicazione: Terminologia e linee-guida per il glaucoma 1998, 2003. ]

Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation - Non-partisan organization whose purpose is to educate their communities about the risks of glaucoma and other blindness-causing eye diseases and to provide diagnostic screening opportunities for high risk glaucoma population groups in their home districts across the nation.

Glaucoma Associates of Texas - They work closely with their patients to control this disease and prevent further loss of vision using the latest technologies in monitoring and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Glaucoma Associates of Texas: comprehensive glaucoma physicians who provide the highest quality of glaucoma care, both surgically and medically.  A team approach diagnoses rare types of glaucoma and unusual conditions. Early glaucoma diagnosis is emphasized and appropriate, aggressive ther... ]

Glaucoma Association of New York - Bringing increased awareness into the diagnosis and treatment of this common blinding disease.
Meta Description: [ The Glaucoma Center at GANY was founded in 1983 to bring increased awareness into the diagnosis and treatment of this common blinding disease. ]

Glaucoma Australia - Web site for The Glaucoma Foundation of Australia lnc. Working to minimise sight disability from glaucoma.
Meta Description: [ Glaucoma Australia is a non-profit registered charity. Our mission is to minimise visual disability from glaucoma and to offer support and education for suffers and their loved ones. ]

Glaucoma Research Foundation - A national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting sight. Learn more about this disease, get information on GRF-sponsored awareness activities, find out what you can do to help protect sight, and discuss topics related to eye diseases on the forum.

GlaucomaNet - Home Page of the Greek Glaucoma Society
Meta Description: [ Home Page of the Greek Glaucoma Society ]

International Glaucoma Association - Has comprehensive patient information sites on all aspects of the detection and management of this eye disease.

International Glaucoma Association - Provides up to date comprehensive patient information about all aspects of glaucoma

New York Glaucoma Research Institute - Created to support research into the basic causes of, increase public awareness, and promulgate educational material for opthalmologists, physicians, and persons with glaucoma.
Meta Description: [ Information on glaucoma, plus the websites of Glaucoma Associates of New York and the New York Glaucoma Research Institute ]

404 Sight Savers International - Glaucoma - UK's leading charity working to prevent and cure blindness in developing countries and bring hope to people who will never see again.

The Glaucoma Foundation - A not-for-profit organization dedicated to vital research to find cures for glaucoma.
Meta Description: [ The Glaucoma Foundation is the premier not-for-profit organization dedicated to vital research to find cures for glaucoma. We are committed to helping you and your loved ones avoid the tragedy of blindness. ]