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    Bone Drug Offers Hope on Breast Cancer - ABC News

    May 31st, 2008 by admin

    ABC News
    Bone Drug Offers Hope on Breast Cancer
    ABC News -59 minutes ago
    By AUDREY GRAYSON Some early-stage breast cancer patients may soon have an alternative to chemotherapy. A major study, released today, found that a drug commonly known to treat brittle bones also showed promise in treating early-stage breast cancer and …
    Bone Drug Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer RecurrenceU.S. News & World Report
    Bone drug Zometa helps fight breast cancer spreadThe Associated Press
    Bloomberg - WLOS - guardian.co.uk - ABN Newswire (press release)
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    Keeping Ticks Where They Belong — Away From Humans - Washington Post

    May 31st, 2008 by admin

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    Keeping Ticks Where They Belong — Away From Humans
    Washington Post -12 hours ago
    By Joel M. Lerner Reports of the disease, which can cause joint stiffness and neurological problems, are on the rise. Lyme disease cases in Maryland more than doubled last year, to about 2600.
    State tick population spreadingIthaca Journal
    Preventing Lyme Disease: 5 Ways to Avoid Getting BittenFOXNews
    Schenectady Gazette - Albany Times Union - WENY-TV - WCAX
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    Grants/contracts - TMCnet

    May 31st, 2008 by admin

    San Diego Business Journal
    Grants/contracts
    TMCnet -2 hours ago
    The National Institutes of Health has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (the Bronx, New York) and Montefiore Medical Center (also the Bronx) a Clinical and Translational Science Award totaling $22 million over five years …
    U. receives grant to help speed new treatments to patientsSalt Lake Tribune
    San Diego institute gets $20 million grant for medical workSan Jose Mercury News
    San Diego Business Journal - San Diego Union Tribune - Bizjournals.com - Washington Business Journal
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    Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out - Washington Post

    May 31st, 2008 by admin

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    Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out
    Washington Post -19 hours ago
    By Steven Reinberg FRIDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — Asthma inhalers that contain the drug albuterol to relax the airways also contain chemicals that harm the ozone layer.
    US alerts asthma patients about inhaler switchReuters
    New Environment-Friendly Asthma Inhalers To Replace The Current …AHN
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    Pfizer Fights Back Chantix Criticism with Advertising Campaign - eFluxMedia

    May 30th, 2008 by admin

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    Pfizer Fights Back Chantix Criticism with Advertising Campaign
    eFluxMedia -3 hours ago
    By Anna Boyd Following the negative publicity surrounding Chantix lately, its manufacturer Pfizer Inc. is planning an advertising and public relations campaign in order to save their drug.
    Pfizer Seeks to Counter Chantix ConcernsWall Street Journal
    FDA Investigating Pfizer's Anti-Smoking Drug ChantixeMaxHealth.com
    Wall Street Journal Blogs - Reuters - InjuryBoard.com - dBTechno
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    HealHealth Buzz: Pregnancy and Drug Labels and Other Health News - U.S. News & World Report

    May 30th, 2008 by admin

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    HealHealth Buzz: Pregnancy and Drug Labels and Other Health News
    U.S. News & World Report -21 hours ago
    The Food and Drug Administration yesterday proposed revising physician labeling for prescription medications in an effort to provide better information about drugs' effects during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
    FDA calls for new Rx drug labels to aid pregnant womenKCBY.com 11
    FDA Proposes New Drug Labels for Pregnant WomenWashington Post
    USA Today - Wall Street Journal - Reuters - ABC News
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    Health Buzz: Breast Cancer Treatment and Other Health News - U.S. News & World Report

    May 30th, 2008 by admin

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    Health Buzz: Breast Cancer Treatment and Other Health News
    U.S. News & World Report -1 hour ago
    A treatment that combines Herceptin and Pertuzumab had "impressive results" in a phase II breast cancer trial, drugmaker Roche Holding AG reports.
    UPDATE 1-Roche says Herceptin with chemo prolongs survivalReuters
    CORRECTION Roche's Avastin to play key role in fight against …Forbes
    Medical News Today - dBTechno - eFluxMedia - The Press Association
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    Cincinnati Children's third in US News' best pediatric hospital … - Bizjournals.com

    May 30th, 2008 by admin
    Cincinnati Children's third in US News' best pediatric hospital …
    Bizjournals.com -2 hours ago
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center moved up in the 2008 listing of best pediatric hospitals in the United States, compiled by US News & World Report.
    Seattle's Children's Hospital ranks high on magazine's list of …Seattle Times
    UNC, Duke Children's Hospitals Rank Among Nation's BestNBC 17.com
    WKYC-TV - PR Newswire (press release) - Kansas City Star - U-M Health System News
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    UPDATE 1-EU drugs panel recommends first-line Erbitux use - Reuters

    May 30th, 2008 by admin
    UPDATE 1-EU drugs panel recommends first-line Erbitux use
    Reuters -2 hours ago
    By Ben Hirschler LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - The European Medicines Agency has recommended approval of cancer drug Erbitux as a first-line treatment for bowel cancer that has spread, boosting the product's sales potential in Europe.
    Merck KGaA says Erbitux receives positive opinion from EU's CHMP …Forbes
    Merck KGaA's Erbitux Gets EU Backing for Wider Use (Update2)Bloomberg
    CNNMoney.com - Marketplace - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Business Wire (press release)
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    Independence Blue Cross, Holy Redeemer agree on provider deal - Bizjournals.com

    May 30th, 2008 by admin
    Independence Blue Cross, Holy Redeemer agree on provider deal
    Bizjournals.com -50 minutes ago
    The new deal includes incentive payments based on the health system meeting certain quality criteria. The approach considers measures such as minimizing hospital-acquired infections, preventing adverse drug events and reducing surgical complications.
    California Contract Dispute Between Hospital, Insurer Resolved …Kaiser network.org
    Blue Cross and Children's Hospital Reach Contract AgreementKMPH Fox 26
    ABC30.com - Fresno Bee (subscription) - Earthtimes (press release) - Fresno Bee (subscription)
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