Category Archives: Medicine

Laughter is the Best Medicine: Seinfeld and Arnett Help Raise Three Million for the Toronto East General Hospital

Surprise Announcement of One Million Donation From the Jain Family buoyed fundraising at the Comedy Gala that drew over 1500 guestsTORONTO, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – The bar for charity galas was raised …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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USciences Hosts Making the Connections: Personalized Medicine-From Promise to Public Health and Policy

Personalized medicine panel discussion will delve into business, economic, public health, and health policy implications of this emerging field.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Herbalist offers natural complement to modern medicine

Herbalist offers natural complement to modern medicine By Aaron Falk The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 14, 2012 03:46PM MDT On summer weekends, Merry Lycett Harrison can be found at the downtown farmers market, surrounded by bottles of her Thrive … Continue reading

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Medieval Medicine and the Roman Empire

Like any profession or area of study, medicine has developed and changed over the years. From the earliest of times, it has involved with a little bit of basic science mixed with a little bit of magic or hope. Medieval … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning: A Dose of Your Own Medicine

This challenge is in partnership with Levi's ® Clean out that overflowing medicine cabinet so you can find what you need in an emergency, and get rid of old or unneeded medications in a way that’s safe for the environment. As … Continue reading

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Need a special figurine for your wedding cake? Call Alberta!

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Spring brings showers, flowers, and dreams of the perfect wedding, complete with the perfect table settings, decorative bows, aisle runners and stationary holders.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Veterinary Medicine Continuing To Evolve 250 Years After It Began

How did veterinary medicine start, and how has it evolved over the last 250 years? We speak to local vets, Dr. Katy Allen and Dr. Michael Mansfield about the history of the practice, and the varying specialties that are now … Continue reading

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Editorial: Operation Medicine Cabinet

The Drug Free Collier organization is offering the public a free opportunity to safely dispose of leftover prescription and over-the-counter medicines.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Medicine Must Allow for Customization: A Lesson for Policy-Makers ??? and Regulators

As appealing as it is – as useful as it is – to imagine that there exists a gold-standard way to practice medicine, and a single-best way to approach most human ailments, the reality is considerably more complex and messy, … Continue reading

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BG Medicine, Inc. Announces Important New Galectin-3 Findings Presented at American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 61st …

WALTHAM, Mass. — BG Medicine, Inc. , a company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cardiovascular diagnostics, announced today the results of several new studies related to the galectin-3 …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Sherman Oaks Chiropractor Announces New Online Resources for Natural Medicine

SHERMAN OAKS, CA– – Hygiea Health and Wellness announced that the practice is providing patients with free, online resources for learning more about proactive whole body wellness care. The practice's …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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PerkinElmer Highlights Innovative Solutions for Enabling Personalized Medicine in Cancer Research at AACR 2012

At the American Association for Cancer Research 2012 Annual Meeting (Booth #2306), PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced that it will be showcasing numerous solutions, posters and knowledge-sharing events in support of cancer-focused personalized medicine research. “PerkinElmer remains committed to the fight against cancer through enabling personalized medicine solutions that allow researchers to find, understand, and act upon the causes and processes of the disease, said Kevin Hrusovsky, President, Life Sciences & Technology, PerkinElmer Continue reading

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Girl who murdered her Medicine Hat, Alta., family wins curfew extension

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. The rehabilitation of Canada’s youngest multiple killer is going so well, the teenager’s curfew has been extended as she inches toward freedom. The 18-year-old, who cannot be named, is taking university courses in Calgary and holds down a part-time job Continue reading

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Medicine Hat teen killer has curfew extended

Canada's youngest multiple killer appeared in a Medicine Hat courtroom today so the court could be given an update on her progress. Continue reading

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Cogent HMG Hospitalists Recognized as Fellows in the Society of Hospital Medicine

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cogent HMG, a national leader in the field of hospital medicine and critical care medicine, is pleased to recognize the following physician colleagues who are being acknowledged as Fellows of Hospital Medicine (FHM) and Senior Fellows of Hospital Medicine (SHFM) in the 2012 class by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM): Fellows of Hospital Medicine Senior Fellows of Hospital Medicine To have six Cogent HMG physicians recognized by SHM this year not only acknowledges the hard work and expertise of our companys physicians, but also recognizes their commitment to furthering the field of hospital medicine, said John J. Donahue, CEO of Cogent HMG. We applaud each of our colleagues and stand steadfast with them and SHM to continuously improve the quality of patient care Continue reading

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UnitedHealthcare and Feinberg School of Medicine Launch New Plain-Language Initiative

UnitedHealthcare, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and AARP Services, Inc., are working together on a new program to help older Americans take their medications as prescribed. Continue reading

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Frost & Sullivan: U.S. Nuclear Medicine and PET Imaging Systems Market Witnessed a Rebound in 2010, With PET Blazing …

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –After witnessing a downtrend for several years, revenues in the U.S. nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging systems market finally pivoted in 2010. New radiotracers and technologies are expanding the clinical scope and customer base of nuclear medicine and PET imaging Continue reading

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Coventry Health Care Expands Provider Network in Peoria

Effective April 1, 2012, the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (“UICOMP”) will join the provider network of Coventry Health Care of Illinois, Inc. (“Coventry Health Care”) to serve area members. Continue reading

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VIDEO: Space-age medicine

Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital has been chosen to trial a NASA-designed treadmill which dramatically speeds up recovery for people with fractures. Patients at the RVH have been amazed at their progress since they started using the 30,000 zero gravity treadmill Continue reading

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Research and Markets: Equine Pediatric Medicine Is of Value to Equine Practitioners as a Ready Reference, and To …

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/23eccd30/equine_pediatric_m) has announced the addition of the “Equine Pediatric Medicine” book to their offering. Continue reading

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