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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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National Eczema Association for Science and Education - NEASE works to improve the health and the quality of life of persons living with atopic dermatitis/eczema, including those who have the disease as well as their loved ones.
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AAD: Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis - Patient information from the American Academy of Dermatology, including a description of the condition, treatment information, and links.

ALLSA: Atopic Dermatitis - Introduction, pathogenesis, clinical features, history, diagnosis and management.
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BUPA Health Factsheet: Eczema - Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of eczema.
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Dermatlas - Offers a collection of eczema images.
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Eczema Association of Australia - Information, newsletter and support groups.
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Eczema Control Australia - Information, including treatments and how to manage it. From Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd.
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Eczema Guide - Discusses what it is, what causes it and what treatment options are available. All information is reviewed by an independent Board of Medical Advisors.
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Eczemaletters - Aims to help readers understand eczema better and to develop a birds-eye-view of the subject. The website will keep readers up-to-date about significant new discoveries and findings and also provide a database of diseases encompassed under the term eczema.
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EczemaNet - A comprehensive online eczema resource brought to you by the American Academy of Dermatology.
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eMedicine: Atopic Dermatitis - Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a chronic pruritic skin condition usually beginning in infancy.
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eMedicine: Eczema - Consumer health resource providing an overview of eczema and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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Free From Eczema - Advice and support for eczema sufferers using the revolutionary habit-reversal programme outlined in, The Eczema Solution by Sue Armstrong-Brown.

404 Healthnotes (GNC): Eczema - Detailed information on home remedies, treatments and dietary changes that may be helpful for eczema.

HealthWorld Online: Eczema: Dermatitis - Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin condition that usually appears on the scalp, face, neck, or creases of the elbows, wrists, and knees. The symptoms are small blisters and crusty scales on the skin surface, often accompanied by inflammation.
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MedicineNet: Eczyma (Atopic Dermatitis) - Doctor written consumer health information, includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and long-term treatment.
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Medinfo: Eczema - Easy to understand information for patients on eczema, an inflammation of the skin which may cause dryness, flakiness, heat and, probably most importantly, itching. Written by a UK general practitioner.
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MIO's World - MIO is a Japanese delmatologist and a severe atopic dermatitis patient herself. This is MIO's case history without corticosterid therapy and thoughts about AD.

NIH: Atopic Dermatitis - This booklet is for people who have atopic dermatitis (often called eczema), parents and caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis.

RXinsider: Eczema - Free counseling monograph for Eczema.
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Skin Care Campaign - An alliance of patient groups, companies and other organizations with a common interest in skin health. Administered by The National Eczema Society.

The Merck Manual: Dermatitis - Symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatments for various types of eczemas.

The National Eczema Society - Free information for eczema and dermatitis sufferers.
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Treat Eczema Now - Offers resources, a survival guide, an overview, long term management and discusses steriod and steriod free treatment options. From Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
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