Osteoporosis :: Actress Sally Field Takes Bone Health Message to Capitol Hill
When actress Sally Field was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2005, it was a disappointing development.
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Brain :: Brain research poised to dramatically advance global society
World-renowned scientists will convene at George Mason University on May 21 and 22 to call for a 10-year intellectual revolution ? the “decade of the mind.”
Health Insurance :: American College of Physicians commends introduction of Bipartisan Health CARE Act
The American College of Physicians (ACP) this morning commended Marcy Kaptur and Steven C. LaTourette, members of Congress, for their bipartisan sponsorship of the Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility and Equity (CARE) Act.
Pregnancy :: No alcohol in pregnancy is the safest choice
Women should not drink alcohol while pregnant or planning to become pregnant, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians was told in Melbourne.
Heart :: Scientists from the CIMA from the University of Navarra investigate a molecule for diagnosing hypertensive cardiopathy
Scientists from the Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA) from the University of Navarra investigate whether cardiotrophin 1, a molecule that can be measured in blood, can be used as a diagnostic marker for hypertensive cardiopathy.
Drug Safety :: AARP praises drug safety, generic drug market access provisions of FDA Bill
AARP hailed the Senate passage of two provisions that would improve drug safety and improve generic drug market access. The provisions were part of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) bill that reauthorizes the prescription drug user fee programs at FDA, known as the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007 ? or, PDUFA ? (S. 1082).
Drug Safety :: Importation Scheme Undermines Intent of Drug Safety Bill
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) President and CEO Billy Tauzin issued the following statement today regarding the importation amendment attached to the PDUFA reauthorization bill:
Healthcare :: AAO-HNS announces endorsement of Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007
As part of a continuing effort to ensure the American public has the most accurate and truthful information available when making critical healthcare decisions, the American Academy of Otolaryngology ? Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) strongly supports H.R. 2260, the Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007.
Heart :: CIMA Scientists investigate a molecule for diagnosing hypertensive cardiopathy
Scientists from the Center for Applied Medical Research from the University of Navarra investigate whether cardiotrophin 1, a molecule that can be measured in blood, can be used as a diagnostic marker for hypertensive cardiopathy.
Medicare :: $142 Million Medicare Billing fraud in US
Thirty-eight people have been arrested in the first phase of a targeted criminal, civil and administrative effort against individuals and health care companies that fraudulently bill the Medicare program, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Secretary Michael Leavitt of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced.