Generic less effective in treating Crohn's, J&J study finds Oct 7, 2008
at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. The researchers followed 508 Crohn's sufferers in the United States, Europe, and Israel, for 26 weeks. (Boston Globe)
Colon cancer tests can stop at 75, officials say Oct 7, 2008
A member of the American College of Radiology Colon Cancer Committee said it was "surprising and unfortunate that such a well respected group would not come out and endorse CT colonography.". Don't miss this on msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pollution linked to appendicitis Oct 7, 2008
The study, presented to an American College of Gastroenterology conference, suggests pollution raises the general risk of tissue inflammation. The appendix is a small pouch connected to the large intestine. (BBC News -- Health)
New prenatal test may be less risky than amniocentesis Oct 7, 2008
A founding fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics, Goldberg said the approach "would eliminate the small risk of fetal loss associated with invasive procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling.". But because other promising approaches have not held up after further testing, Goldberg remains cautious until the findings are confirmed in a large study. (San Jose Mercury News)
New Study Finds Summer Is Peak Season For Diagnosis Of Esophagus Disorder Oct 7, 2008
6, 2008) Most people who experience chronic heartburn have symptoms that are caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Two new studies presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology examined eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition that can mimic symptoms of GERD, in a small proportion of people. See also. (Science Daily)
> Rio Salado College gets kudos for tiny footprint Oct 7, 2008
That s substantially below the average of 8 to 12 tons a year for about 600 schools surveyed in the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. It helped that Rio Salado had more than 30,000 students taking more than 450 online classes. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Pipex Pharmaceuticals' Oral Flupirtine Receives IRB Approval to Initiate Phase II Clinical Trial for Fibromyalgia Oct 7, 2008
Later this month, at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting, we intend to release additional data regarding oral dnaJP1. . (Primezone Releases)
Blood Tests Ease Search for Down Syndrome Oct 7, 2008
But the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now says it should be an option for all women. Sequenom s test would be used at first to screen women to see who would then undergo amniocentesis or C.V.S., so-called diagnostic tests. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
CRC screening before Medicare age could save millions in federal health-care dollars Oct 7, 2008
Orlando, FL, October 6, 2008 A screening program for colon cancer in patients starting ten years prior to Medicare eligibility, at age 55 instead of Medicare's 65, would save at least two dollars for every dollar spent, according to a new study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando ... About the American College of Gastroenterology ... Founded in 1932, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an organization with an... (EurekAlert!)
FDA waiting to regulate OTC cough and cold medicines Oct 6, 2008
Search Consumer Health. Last Updated: Oct 5, 2008 - 4:02:13 PM. (Food Consumer)
Walking Forum Report Shows Need To Expand Physical Activity In Schools Oct 6, 2008
40, No. 7), the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. The ACSM was a co-sponsor of the 2005 walking conference with the U. of I.. (Science Daily)
Parents in Denial over Childrens Weight Oct 6, 2008
Results of a survey presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando revealed that many parents do not accurately perceive their children as overweight or at risk for adulthood obesity. Obesity in the United States is often accompanied by an increased risk of gastrointestinal diseases and has emerged as a major health concern, particularly the issue of obesity among children and adolescents. (Newsmax)
Metabolic Syndrome Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk Oct 6, 2008
In a large U.S. population-based study presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, metabolic syndrome patients had a 75 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those without metabolic syndrome. Dr. Donald Garrow and Dr. Mark Delegge of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston analyzed data of patients who reported a history of metabolic syndrome and colorectal cancer from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a... (Newsmax)
'Tis the Season of Six-Inch Stilettos Oct 6, 2008
Another study, presented in May at the American College of Sports Medicine, warned that wearing high heels on stairs was especially perilous. The body compensates for the instability by putting an emphasis on the knee-extensor muscle. (Time.com)
Planet Earth 101 Oct 5, 2008
More than 550 US schools have signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, requiring them to calculate their greenhouse-gas emissions and draft plans for going carbon-neutral. Many were prodded into action by organizations like the Sunday Night Group at Middlebury College in Vermont, which meets weekly on campus sustainability projects. (Boston Globe)
Your health: Itch and rash most likely due to preservative or fragrance in self-tanners (2) Oct 5, 2008
A: Although plant-based estrogen and progesterone resemble human hormones, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says there is no evidence that they are safer than drugs like Premarin and Prempro. Bio-identical hormones are prescribed by a doctor and compounded by a pharmacist. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Pot belly linked to heart disease Oct 5, 2008
The report was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Even a small pot belly puts us at higher risk when compared to a flat tummy. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Back Off Bugs: Time to Take Back Your Yard Oct 5, 2008
The experts at the American College of Veterinary Pathology have been studying the connection between these pests and diseases for generations. In fact, a member of ACVP, Tracey McNamara, Bronx Zoo staff pathologist in 1999, discovered a critical connection between dozens of dead crows throughout metropolitan New York and several elderly patients suffering from muscular weakness, fever and confusion. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Poignant play explores themes of hope, faith and truth against backdrop of the Great Depression Oct 5, 2008
He received the student playwriting award for the script at the 1980 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The play is set in the fictitious small town of Zion in rural Indiana, where residents try to deal with physical and spirituality challenges of the Great Depression. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Yales real-life variety challenges legend of elitism Oct 5, 2008
On the other hand, they do outweigh the typical American college student in terms of sheer academic achievement. Deresiewicz compares the average students grades at different educational institutions, noting that the average GPA at a state school is 3. (Yale Herald, CT)
A green promise Oct 4, 2008
Chet Susslin / The Citizen Lisa Marsh Ryerson, president of Wells College, signs the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment during a ceremony on campus Friday afternoon ... Wells College President Lisa Marsh Ryerson signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, an agreement among higher education institutions to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerate research and educational efforts to ultimately re-stabilize Earth's climate ...... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Being smart when using medicines Oct 4, 2008
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Internal Medicine and the Infectious Disease Society of America have guidelines on the appropriate use of antibiotics for respiratory infections. They tell consumers in effect, Don t demand them, and medical doctors, Don t prescribe them. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Chewing the (non)fat in sports nutrition Oct 4, 2008
org (the American College of Sports Medicine), usta. com, or eatright. (NJ.com -- Times)
Sarrouf receives lifetime achievement award Oct 4, 2008
He was the Treasurer, Vice-President and President of the Massachusetts Bar Association, an advocate of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a Fellow, past State Chairman and a Regent of the American College of Trial Attorneys and a Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Attorney. He is the former President of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys from 1986 until 1988 where he remains active. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Medical Allegations Stir Up North Ala. House Race Oct 4, 2008
Greg Cotter, now an accreditation officer with the American College of Radiation Oncology, said he, Griffith and others pushed the hospital to improve its equipment and staff in the cancer unit but the hospital resisted. When Griffith began taking away their patients, they "just went crazy," Cotter said. (Newsmax)
Journey to the Centre of the Earth Oct 3, 2008
Fraser's Trevor Anderson is a geology professor at an American college and he's about to lose funding for his research laboratory. Plate tectonics is his particular study and the lab is named in honour of his brother, Max, who disappeared during an Icelandic field expedition 10 years earlier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Patience, persistence pay off with visit to Syria Oct 3, 2008
Damascus, however, has its share of noisy American college students, many there with the help of the U.S. government, so Syria clearly welcomes some Americans. Syria is not North KoreaI told an embassy official here in London that I wanted to visit his country purely for pleasure. (MSNBC -- International)
High-tech protection Oct 3, 2008
Beischel said there is now a big push to screen for more conditions, and some states screen for more than the 29 recommended by the American Academy of Pediatricians and the American College of Medical Genetics. Mississippi, for instance, has 40 conditions it routinely screens for. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Computers help docs see breast cancer on X-ray Oct 3, 2008
"In the United States, it's just not practical in most practices to do double readings by physicians," said Lee, who is head of the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Commission. "These results are reassuring to me that single reading with CAD can achieve that same sensitivity.Most insurers won't pay for second radiologistThe U.S. government recommends mammograms every one or two years starting at age 40. Experts said there aren't enough radiologists to give mammograms two readings,... (MSNBC -- Health)
Feds probe chelation-heart disease study Oct 3, 2008
The American College for Advancement in Medicine, a group of chelation practitioners who helped design and run the research, put a statement on its Web site addressing the matter ... The FDA, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association and others have noted that chelation is experimental and of unknown value or risk for heart disease patients. (MSNBC -- Health)
NOW YOU KNOW Oct 3, 2008
A Duke University study published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found major benefits to the wrist approach. Most significantly, the risk of bleeding complications was reduced by nearly 60 percent. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
MAHC_earns accreditation Oct 3, 2008
The Munson Army Health Center Radiology Department has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography, the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology. The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Health Buzz: HIV's Origin and Other Health News Oct 3, 2008
Earlier this year, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommended HIV testing. What You Need to Know About Your Kids' Breakfast Cereal. (U.S. News & World Report)
Eight different deliveries Oct 3, 2008
Currently, the growing practice of homebirths has become a topic of debate among some medical professionals, with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Medical Association suggesting home births are not a safe option. Midwifery organizations disagree, and have medical studies that indicate the contrary. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Honing heart care - Vermont hospital perfecting system to get proper treatment in time Oct 3, 2008
Over the past two years, a system has been honed to ensure that all patients who arrive at the Burlington hospital can get needed treatment in 90 minutes, the national goal set by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Now, that 90-minute clock is being expanded to regional hospitals to see that patients who arrive in St. Albans, Morrisville or Berlin can still get the treatment only available in Burlington. (Missoulian, MT)
ACP enthusiastically supports preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act Oct 3, 2008
Washington The 126,000-member American College of Physicians (ACP) today said it enthusiastically supports the Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act (H.R. 7192) introduced Sept. 27 in the House of Representatives by Rep ... The American College of Physicians is the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Czerwonka assigned to Belgian school Oct 3, 2008
The Rev. Jerome E. Listecki, bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse, has assigned the Rev. Paul G. Czerwonka to the faculty of the American College of the Immaculate Conception of Leuven, Belgium, Europe, for the 2008-2009 academic year. The American college, a pontifical seminary, is operated and overseen by the bishops of the United States through the Committee for the American College of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ... It is one of the only two national seminaries for the... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Computers found useful in reading mammograms Oct 3, 2008
"In the United States, it's just not practical in most practices to do double readings by physicians," said Lee, who is head of the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Commission. "These results are reassuring to me that single reading with CAD can achieve that same sensitivity.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gyms tailor workouts to health needs Oct 3, 2008
Her group and the American College of Sports Medicine are devising a special certification for people who work with cancer patients on exercise programs. Julie Main developed such a program after her breast cancer was diagnosed in 1993, when she was 36. (CNN -- Health)
Tempest in a Bottle: College officials, health experts at odds over what to do about underage drinking Oct 3, 2008
In a survey published last year by the American College Health Association, just over one-third of college students admitted they had binged on alcohol at least once in the previous two weeks a number that appears to be rising. Underage drinking has long alarmed college administrators and health professionals. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
David G. Dalin and John F. Rothmann's 'Icon of Evil' Oct 3, 2008
In August 1968, two American college students, David Dalin and John Rothmann, visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem. There they saw an enlarged photograph of Hitler with Haj Amin al-Husseini, the Palestinian leader and grand mufti of Jerusalem. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Obstetricians Urge Pregnant Women to Get Flu Shots Oct 3, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - With flu season fast approaching, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a statement today reminding women -- including those who are pregnant -- to get vaccinated against influenza now. Flu season runs from October through mid-May in the US, and, according to ACOG, flu vaccination should be a routine part of prenatal care and the best time for pregnant women to get a flu shot is October and November. (MEDLINEplus)
Studies Ignite Hope for Long-Acting Allergy Vaccines Oct 3, 2008
Howland has presented research at an American College of Allergy, Asthma ology meeting showing that just four injections of an investigational ragweed vaccine, called Pollinex Quattro, were safe and effective. Separately, a research team led by Dr. Peter Creticos, clinical director of the Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center in Baltimore, has led pilot testing of another ragweed vaccine, called Tolamba, developed by Berkeley, Calif. (MEDLINEplus)
Variations on a Theme Oct 3, 2008
From the Department of Medicine (Z.D.G., B.A.Y.), Pathology and Laboratory Services and Department of Pathology (R.F.N.), and the Division of Nephrology (B.A.Y.), Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System and the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle; the American College of Physicians, Philadelphia (S.E.W.); and the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Department of Internal Medicine and Patient Safety Enhancement Program, University of Michigan Health System... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Study looks at psychological impact of gene test for breast cancer Oct 3, 2008
Personal beliefs about inconclusive DNA testing for hereditary breast cancer are associated with cancer-related worry, and such beliefs are an especially strong predictor of whether women had been able to leave the period of DNA-testing behind, reports a study in the October issue of Genetics in Medicine, official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) ... About the American College of Medical Genetics. (EurekAlert!)
What to do with leftover embryos in fertility clinics? Sep 25, 2008
The researchers also asked infertility patients if they would be willing to sell their extra embryos to other couples, a practice that is considered ethically unacceptable by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. There is an emerging demand from infertility patients who cannot conceive using their own oocytes, or eggs, to purchase left-over, pre-existing embryos because it is a more cost-effective option than using an egg... (EurekAlert!)
Obituary: He was city's first pediatric dentist Sep 25, 2008
Dr. Klein served as president of the Jacksonville Dental Society, the Florida Dental Association, the American College of Dentists, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry ... At his death, Dr. Klein was serving as president of the American College of Dentists Foundation, the college's philanthropic organization ... Just this year, the Florida Section of the American College of Dentists created a fund in his... (Florida Times-Union)
Ironwood and Forest to Present Positive Data From Linaclotide Phase 2b IBS-C Study at ACG Annual Scientific Conference Sep 24, 2008
and NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (formerly Microbia) and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced they will present results of a Phase 2b study investigating linaclotide's safety and efficacy in 419 patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in a plenary session at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, Fla. on October 7, 2008. (PR Newswire)
Inhalers tied to heart attacks Sep 24, 2008
Dr. Mark Rosen, former president of the American College of Chest Physicians and a lung specialist on New York's Long Island, said the data "are very compelling but they're not conclusive.". He said it's unclear what caused the apparent increased risks since the drugs aren't known to affect the heart. (MSNBC -- Health)
Push is on to promote cancer test to blacks Sep 24, 2008
The American College of Gastroenterology has endorsed earlier screening for blacks since 2005. With colon cancer, screening has the potential to prevent many tumors from developing. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Live right, stay alive Sep 24, 2008
With soccer and football under way, and basketball practice looming, foot doctors see more sprains, strains and broken bones this time of year, says the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Here are some ankle-friendly tips for parents of kids playing sports. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk Sep 24, 2008
"At this point, how to manage older people who have subclinical thyroid dysfunction isn't clear," said Dr. Anne R. Cappola, an assistant professor of medicine and epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the group reporting the finding in the Sept. 30 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Cappola and her colleagues looked at one possible result of abnormal thyroid activity, the development of heart failure. (MEDLINEplus)
Shorter-Course Radiation for Breast Cancer Safe, Effective Sep 24, 2008
and chairman of the American College of Radiology's Commission on Radiation Oncology, who reviewed the studies for HealthDay. Blumberg is not so sure, however, that the briefer radiation course touted in Whelan's study will catch on. (MEDLINEplus)
Student national test scores up Sep 24, 2008
In the latest Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), Advanced Placement (AP), and American College Test (ACT) results, Braintree High School (BHS) students have scored well above their counterparts not only in the Bay State, but nationwide. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Maureen Murray outlined the results of the national exams during the Sept. 22 meeting of the school committee. (Braintree Forum, MA)
New research to help dogs with cancer may benefit people Sep 24, 2008
He is Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (specialties of oncology and internal medicine). Druker is the JELD-WEN Chair of Leukemia Research at the OHSU Cancer Institute, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. (EurekAlert!)
Grand Valley State To Host Shanghai Volleyball Club On Campus Sep 23, 2008
The Shanghai Volleyball Club is similar to an American college team, as their players range from 16 to 21 years of age and are recruited to play on their team. After the scrimmage, the two teams will head to Grand Valley State's Fresh Food cafeteria between 2:00 and 2:15 p.m. for a lunch and reception. (Gvsulakers.com)
American Journal of Gastroenterology Publishes Study of Advanced ... Sep 23, 2008
EXACT Sciences' stool-based DNA technology is included in the colorectal cancer screening guidelines of the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (a group comprised of representatives from the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy), and the American College of Radiology. EXACT Sciences is based in Marlborough, Mass. (MarketWatch)
2008 Lifetime Achievement Award in Heart Failure Presented During HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting Sep 22, 2008
TORONTO, Sept. 22 /CNW/ -- The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) announced today that Michael Bristow, M.D., Ph. Bristow has made many significant contributions to the field of heart failure and we are honored to present him with this award. (Canada Newswire)
Pot belly linked to heart disease Sep 22, 2008
The report was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Even a small pot belly puts us at higher risk when compared to a flat tummy. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
10-minute workout: Does it make a difference? Sep 22, 2008
The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association recommend for adults under age 65 a minimum of 30 minutes of moderately intense cardio (such as brisk walking) per day five days a week or 20 minutes of vigorously intense cardio (such as running) three days a week ... The American College of Sports Medicine doesn't recommend mini sessions shorter than 10 minutes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Challenged to be greener Sep 22, 2008
The school has joined with 526 other higher education institutions across the United States in signing the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), a high-visibility effort to address global warming by garnering institutional commitments to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions and to accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education institutions. Michael Crow, chair of the ACUPCC Steering Committee and president of , says Colleges and universities... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
New Colorectal Screening Procedure Is Accurate And Less Invasive, Trial Finds Sep 22, 2008
The results of the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) National CT Colonography Trial are published in this week's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The goal of the trial was to assess the accuracy of CT colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, using conventional colonoscopy as the gold standard. (Science Daily)
New Pegloticase and Treatment Failure Gout Data to be Featured in Six Abstracts At American College of Rheumatology 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting Sep 22, 2008
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 22, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), announced today that four scientific abstracts on pegloticase and two scientific abstracts based on Treatment Failure Gout (TFG) will be presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco from October 24 - 29, 2008. For complete information on all six abstracts, please visit the ACR website at. (Primezone Releases)
New faces on UBG board following acquisitions Sep 22, 2008
Yousef Al-Otaiba obtained a degree in international relations from Georgetown University in Washington DC after graduating from the Cairo American College. He also attended the Industrial College of the US Armed Forces at the National Defense University in Washington DC as an International Fellow, said UBG.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Talking About Change Sep 21, 2008
One of the key freedoms Marcus lacks - which most American college students enjoy today - is the freedom from the battlefield. In 1951, the United States was at war with North Korea and the draft was on. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
