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Stroke :: Broad-based group of physicians calls for improvement in stroke treatment

A coalition of physicians representing a wide range of medical specialties has issued a call to action to improve the treatment of stroke. The group, which includes nationally recognized leaders in neurology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and cardiology, was drawn together by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions to address one of the most pressing medical needs in this country — the rapid treatment of stroke using catheter-based techniques.

Genome :: Bacteria genome research could save orchards and assist blood transfusions

Research led by the University of Warwick into the genomes of two bacteria could save orchards from a previously almost incurable disease, and also assist in treating complications arising from human blood transfusions.

Brain :: Milestone in the regeneration of brain cells

The majority of cells in the human brain are not nerve cells but star-shaped glia cells, the so called ?astroglia?. ?Glia means ?glue?, explains G?tz. ?As befits their name, until now these cells have been regarded merely as a kind of ?putty? keeping the nerve cells together.

Colon Cancer :: Compounds that color fruits and veggies may protect against colon cancer

Understanding the molecular structures of compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their rich colors may help researchers find even more powerful cancer fighters, a new study suggests.

Eating :: Improve healthy eating by involving kids in grocery shopping

Getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables can be a challenge for any parent. However, involving children in grocery shopping is an important step in getting kids interested in fruits and vegetables.

Medicine :: Shire supports Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime

Shire BioChem Inc. announced that it is pleased to support Canada?s Access to Medicines Regime to enable a Canadian company (Apotex) to manufacture in Canada a generic fixed dose triple combination antiretroviral medicine that contains a drug (3TC?) over which Shire BioChem Inc. holds patent rights in Canada.

Vaccine :: GlaxoSmithKline signs contract for its pandemic flu vaccine with UK Government

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that it has entered into an agreement with the UK Government to provide its pandemic influenza vaccine in the event of a flu pandemic. It is one of the largest contracts signed by GSK to date for its proprietary adjuvanted pandemic flu vaccine.

Breast Cancer :: Assisting women combat secondary breast cancer

The Australian Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator the Hon Helen Coonan, announced at the 2007 Field of Women Live Event at Telstra Stadium that a new information resource would be made available for women to assist them combat secondary breast cancer.

Child Care :: Children of vietnam veterans research protocol report released

A report commissioned to develop a research methodology to study the health of children of Vietnam veterans has been released by the Minister of Veterans? Affairs, Bruce Billson.

Warfarin :: FDA approves updated Warfarin (Coumadin) prescribing information

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of updated labeling for the widely used blood-thinning drug, Coumadin, to explain that people’s genetic makeup may influence how they respond to the drug.