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Cosmetic :: American Gynecologists ACOG advises against Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery

So-called “vaginal rejuvenation,” “designer vaginoplasty,” “revirgination,” and “G-spot amplification” procedures are not medically indicated, nor is there documentation of their safety and effectiveness, said The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in a new Committee Opinion published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Moreover, it is deceptive to give the impression that any of these procedures are accepted and routine surgical practices, according to ACOG.

Breast :: Breast Disease Services at Barrington’s Hospital, Limerick

Statement by Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney, TD in relation to clinical examination and investigation into Breast Disease Services at Barrington?s Hospital, Limerick –

Allergy :: Cell that triggers symptoms in allergy attacks can also limit damage

A blood cell known as a troublemaker for triggering the itch and inflammation in allergy attacks, the mast cell, can also calm down the flare-ups, researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine have found.

Leukemia :: GSK’s Atriance, nelarabine for leukaemias and lymphomas approved in Europe

GlaxoSmithKline announced that Atriance? (nelarabine solution for infusion) has received approval from the European Commission for the treatment of patients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) whose disease has not responded to, or has relapsed following, treatment with at least two chemotherapy regimens.

Gastroenterology :: FDA reviewing Entereg, Alvimopan for POI – postoperative ileus

GlaxoSmithKline and Adolor Corporation announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted as complete, Adolor?s response to the November 2006 New Drug Application (NDA) approvable letter for Entereg? (alvimopan) for the management of postoperative ileus (POI).

Thalassemia :: NIH scientists discover novel cause of iron overload in thalassemia disorders

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a novel cause of iron overload in patients with thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that causes anemia.

Heart :: Studies examine triage guidelines for emergency heart patients

Two new studies led by researchers at the University of Iowa and the Department of Veterans Affairs Iowa City Health Care System provide reassuring findings for patients evaluated in the emergency room for possible acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and the physicians who treat them.

Ultrasound :: Star Trek medical device uses ultrasound to seal punctured lungs

The first experiment using ultrasound to treat lung injuries shows promising results. High-intensity ultrasound rays stopped air and blood leaks in punctured lungs.

Cocaine :: Cocaine use related to level of education achieved

The decreased use of cocaine in the United States over the last 20 years mostly occurred among the highly educated, while cocaine use among non-high school graduates remained constant, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Lung Cancer :: Radiation and drug combo helps boost efficacy of lung cancer treatment

Combining radiation therapy with a drug that helps destroy blood vessels nourishing malignant tumors has been shown in mice to be significantly more effective in treating lung cancer than either approach alone, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.