ATA Thyroid Cancer Guidelines Updates During the American Thyroid Association's (ATA) 80th Annual Meeting September 23-27, 2009, held at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, David S. Cooper, MD, professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will present the ATA's revised guidelines for the management of thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer covering nodule evaluation, surgery, therapy and criteria for being "free of disease." Dr.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comAfrican Science Academies Meeting In Ghana Nov. 9-11 To Focus On Maternal/Child Health The fifth annual international conference of the African Science Academy Development Initiative (ASADI) will be held Nov. 9-11 in Accra, Ghana, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences. The theme of this year's conference will be improving maternal, newborn, and child health in Africa, which will be discussed by top experts from around the world.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comResults From Abbott's PROSPECT Study Provide New Insight Into Role Of Vulnerable Plaque In Coronary Artery Disease Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced primary results from its groundbreaking PROSPECT (Providing Regional Observations to Study Predictors of Events in the Coronary Tree) clinical trial. PROSPECT is the first prospective
natural history study to evaluate the role of vulnerable plaque in unexpected heart attacks and the
natural progression of coronary artery disease. Results were presented during the late-breaking clinical trials session by Gregg W. Stone, M.D.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comFailure Of Corneal Transplant, Glaucoma Patient Compliance, Preventing LASIK Infections The June issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes new insights on why some corneal transplants fail, why some patients skip their glaucoma medications, and why preventing infections after LASIK is a growing concern.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comRCRC Independent Review Board Announces DHHS Research Oversight RCRC IRB announces new service -- oversight of research supported by or conducted by the US Department of Health and Human Services. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2009)
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Source: www.prweb.comRisks And Benefits Of Anti-Thyroid Drugs Kenneth D. Burman, MD, chief of the Endocrine Section at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC and professor in the Department of Medicine at Georgetown University, will outline the risks and benefits of anti-thyroid drugs Sunday September 27 at 9 a.m. when he speaks at the American Thyroid Association's (ATA) 80th Annual Meeting September 23-27, 2009 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. Dr.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comCVS Caremark Data Finds More Than 50 Percent Of Adults 45 Years And Younger Are Not Adherent To Cholesterol Lowering Medications A study released today by CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) found that more than 50 percent of patients under the age of 45 who are prescribed a medication to treat high cholesterol are not optimally adherent to their therapy. In fact, the data showed that 58 percent of adults between the ages of 18-34 are not taking their cholesterol lowering medications as prescribed.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comLifestyle Interventions In The Prevention And Treatment Of Cancer There is clear evidence that lifestyle choices affect the incidence and treatment of cancer, according to a study published in the current issue of American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM).
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comMembers to Benefit from New Agreement between Amerinet and B. E. Smith Amerinet Inc., a leading national healthcare group purchasing organization, announces a new agreement with B. E. Smith for Executive Leadership Solutions. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2009)
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Source: www.prweb.comAVIE! Medspa & Laser Center Presents EVENTS at AVIE! Fall Line-up Featuring Dysport™ Kim Marinetto, RN, Master Aesthetician and Medspa Visionary announced today that AVIE! Medspa and Laser Center continues to host a series of cosmetic medical educational seminars: Events at AVIE! This is a complimentary program that offers knowledge and insight into how you can look and feel younger with the latest in medical technology and advanced skincare. Two of this falls events will feature Dysport™ the latest alternative to Botox™. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2009)
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