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Transplant :: ISHLT membership explores expansion of computer modeling system for organ allocation

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation announces evaluation of a new mathematical modeling system for lung allocation in the United States and the ethical issues surrounding organ allocation facing patients awaiting transplants. Both will be discussed at its 27th annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, today in Satellite Symposium 9, “Continued Evaluation of Heart and Lung Allocation Using Evidence Based Research.”

Allergy :: Use caution when treating seasonal allergies

Allergy season is here, and over-the-counter allergy medications are flying off the shelves. But did you know that mixing certain allergy medications with other medicines can have hazardous effects on your health?

HRT :: Wyeth supports use of hormone therapy in breast cancer patients

A report of data from the National Cancer Institute?s Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that a decline in breast cancer incidence may be caused by a drop in hormone therapy use during the same time period.

Obesity :: Junk food TV ads making kids overweight & obese

In the first Australian study of its kind, University of Sydney researchers have found two-thirds of food advertisements during children’s high-rating television programs promote junk food.

Eating Disorder :: New therapies for binge eating disorder

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) psychologists have developed an animal model for the binge eating disorder, which affects an estimated one in 20 Americans.

Depression :: Benefits of antidepressants appear greater than risks for children, teens

A review of previous studies indicates that the benefits of antidepressants for children and teens with depression or anxiety disorders may outweigh their risks, and that the increased risk for suicidal thoughts and attempts from using these medications is not statistically significant, according to an article in the April 18 issue of JAMA.

Transplant :: ISHLT membership explores expansion of computer modeling system for organ allocation

Allergy :: Use caution when treating seasonal allergies

HRT :: Wyeth supports use of hormone therapy in breast cancer patients

Obesity :: Junk food TV ads making kids overweight & obese

Eating Disorder :: New therapies for binge eating disorder

Depression :: Benefits of antidepressants appear greater than risks for children, teens

Mouth Ulcer :: Clinical studies evaluate potential treatments for mouth ulcers

Grant :: Tennessee researcher earns Komen grant to study depression and breast cancer

NHS :: NHS unrecognisable in ten years time

Genome :: Rhesus macaque genome may hold clues for human health and evolution