Category Archives: Medicine

Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine Awards Grant to Functional MRI Study of Children With Mitochondrial Disease

ATLANTA, May 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine, a US-based non-profit dedicated to funding research for the treatment of mitochondrial disease, has awarded a $10,000 grant to Dr. Continue reading

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US Army internal medicine Masters, Fellows honored by American College of Physicians

Public release date: 15-May-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Zina Poletz zpoletz@webershandwick.com 612-719-2024 Weber Shandwick Worldwide FORT KNOX, Ky., May 15, 2012 The U.S. Army Medical Department announced today the election of two of its own to Mastership in the American College of Physicians (MACP). Only 43 medical leaders from around the world who have achieved eminence through their contributions to the field of internal medicine in at least one area, such as practice, teaching, research or volunteerism, were awarded a Mastership in 2012. Continue reading

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The medicine cabinet quiz

Most medicine cabinets contain a jumble of over-the-counter health products, but knowing what to use, when, can be confusing. Just because a medication is sold without a prescription doesn’t mean it is harmless, and some old standbys can do more harm than good. Based on consultations with experts and reference materials, here is a deceptively easy quiz from The Wall Street Journal to test your home-remedy literacy Continue reading

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Well: Vital Signs: Using Probiotics to Help Medicine Go Down

A review of 82 trials concluded that probiotics – of varying sources and doses – significantly reduced the rate of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Continue reading

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May/June 2012 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet

Public release date: 14-May-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Angela Sharma asharma@aafp.org 913-269-2269 American Academy of Family Physicians Reinvigorating the 1967 Folsom Report’s ‘Communities of Solution’ to Address Today’s Fragmented U.S. Health Care System In the wake of federal efforts to reform the U.S. Continue reading

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ESIM announces ‘Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Awards’

Published on May 14, 2012 at 8:26 AM The European Society for Integrative Medicine (ESIM), with support from Heel, announces a new international research prize in integrative medicine: the “Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Award.” Applicants are asked to submit papers by May 30, 2012. “This international research prize recognizes innovative and outstanding scientific papers in the field of integrative medicine, thus fostering collaboration between conventional and complementary medicine,” emphasizes Dr. Ghassan Andraos, Head of Global Medicine at Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH. Continue reading

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Heel Supports New International Research Prize in Integrative Medicine

BADEN-BADEN, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The European Society for Integrative Medicine (ESIM), with support from Heel, announces a new international research prize in integrative medicine: the Excellence in Integrative Medicine Research Award. Applicants are asked to submit papers by May 30, 2012. This international research prize recognizes innovative and outstanding scientific papers in the field of integrative medicine, thus fostering collaboration between conventional and complementary medicine, emphasizes Dr Continue reading

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BG Medicine Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Results Release Date and Conference Call Information

WALTHAM, Mass. — BG Medicine Inc. today announced that its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 will be released before market open on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, followed the same day …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Graduation and Mother's Day Combined: Perelman School of Medicine Students and Mothers Celebrate Major Milestones …

Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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WSU School of Medicine hosts Ladies Night Out 'Health Crawl'

Gather your girlfriends, get out and get healthy at the Ladies Night Out …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Canadian Mental Health Association and Medicine Shoppe Canada Launch National Partnership

Collaboration will support CMHA's work to improve mental health for allEDMONTON, May 7, 2012 /CNW/ – Medicine Shoppe Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) kicks off CMHA's 61st annual …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Canton Chiropractors at Center for Holistic Medicine Announce Services for Whole-Person Health

CANTON, Ohio — The Center for Holistic Medicine, a whole body health center in Canton, OH, is raising awareness about the effectiveness of chiropractic care for overall health and wellness. Chiropractors …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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PLACES: Two Medicine Road

A creek along Two Medicine Road on the east side of Glacier National Park. – Justin Franz/Flathead Beacon Before the construction of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, many visitors of the park came to this oft-overlooked corner and used Two Medicine as the starting point for their trips. Continue reading

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WSU School of Medicine hosts Ladies Night Out 'Health Crawl'

DETROIT – Gather your girlfriends, get out and get healthy at the Ladies Night Out Health Crawl, set for 6 to 8 p.m. May 17 on the campus of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit Continue reading

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Graduation and Mother's Day Combined: Perelman School of Medicine Students and Mothers Celebrate Major Milestones …

PHILADELPHIA One hundred and thirty-nine Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania students will take the Hippocratic Oath for the first time as new doctors this Sunday, May 13, 2012. Among the graduating seniors, several mothers will we also be celebrating Mother’s Day, and the amazing amount of commitment they have put into obtaining their medical degrees while raising a family Continue reading

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Nyu School of Medicine 170th Graduation Ceremony May 17th

Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, Bioethicist to be Keynote Speaker Newswise New York, NY (May 10, 2012) New York University School of Medicine will hold its 170th annual graduation at 10am, Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan. Arthur L Continue reading

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L.A. businesses accused of practicing medicine without a license

Several business owners in Westlake and East Hollywood have been charged with practicing medicine without a license after two victims became sick and had to be hospitalized. Continue reading

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Integrative Medicine – Part I

Can integrative medicine add value to standard western practices? Some would say absolutely not; others point to new scientific evidence that demonstrates the value of specific modalities in specific situations. Health care is complex, expensive and often depersonalizing. Continue reading

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Medicine shortage blamed on poor planning

2012-05-07 20:45 Polokwane – The shortage of medicine in Limpopo clinics and hospitals is a result of poor planning, Health MEC Norman Mabasa said on Monday. He said the pharmaceutical depot management had failed to buy the medication which was most needed. Continue reading

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Stanford Launches $1 Billion Campaign to Advance New Era in Medicine Locally, Nationally and Globally

STANFORD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Stanford University President John Hennessy today announced the launch of a campaign to transform health care at a local, national and global level. Continue reading

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