Health News
Radiation Oncology Associates, a member of Oncure Medical Corp., has been qualified to enroll patients in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) clinical trials by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG). (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2538044.htm
The Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment has published survival data for a group of 90 advanced metastatic breast cancer patients. The women, diagnosed before 1998, participated in a comprehensive clinical program that combined conventional treatments--surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation--with individualized nutrition and supplementation, as well as fitness and mind-spirit regimens. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2537024.htm
Hoag Hospital announces the grand opening of Hoag Voice and Swallowing Center, the most comprehensive program in Orange County. Hoag Voice and Swallowing Center provides the complete spectrum of multidisciplinary care located within the new Hoag Health Center-Newport Beach. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hoag/Voice_Swallowing_Center/prweb2547264.htm
The Rett Syndrome Research Trust announced today the appointment of Nobel Laureate J. Michael Bishop, Christopher Lipinski and Axel Unterbeck to its Scientific Advisory Board. The Trust welcomes the gracious participation of this elite group of scientists who join the existing members including preeminent Rett Syndrome researchers, Adrian Bird and Huda Zoghbi. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2544564.htm
Chief executive officer of the American Association for Cancer Research, Margaret Foti, Ph.D., M.D. (h.c.), honored for contributions to cancer research. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ceo/aacr/prweb2548354.htm
Individuals from 26 U.S. states and four other countries have been among the first to use NeoPlas Innovation's new protocol. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Colon_Cancer/Cancer_Treatment/prweb2544534.htm
Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh has joined a select group of leading cardiovascular disease centers in the United States exploring the efficacy of a promising new technology – called the DuraHeart Left-Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) - for the treatment of patients with advanced congestive heart failure (CHF) who are on the waiting list for heart transplantation. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2535784.htm
Coaster
Running Notebook: Cancer can't keep marathoner away Houston Chronicle, United States 11 am-6 pm today at Randalls, 2225 Louisiana; 11 am-6 pm Friday at the New Balance Store, 1800 Post Oak Blvd.; or 6:30-7:30 am race day; www.texustoo.org Includes 3K family walk and kids 1K run, benefitting prostate- cancer awareness and education.
Taking popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, such as Lipitor® (atorvastatin), does not lower the risk of pneumonia. That's the new finding from a study of more than 3,000 Group Health patients published online on June 16 in advance of the British Medical Journal's June 20 print issue.
State Gazette
A hoist used in healthcare facilities as well as private homes across the country could cause an elderly or disabled person to "drop to the floor" risking death or serious injury according to a Field Safety Notice (FSN) issued by the manufacturer. The old design of the spreader bar on the Flamingo mobile hoist could be incorrectly attached via an open hook and therefore come off the hoist jib as it lifts the occupant.
Times Online
A 12-year-old boy who flew from the United States to South Africa is confirmed as sub-Saharan Africa's first case of swine flu.
Iranian activist Yazdi returns to hospital following cancer ... guardian.co.uk, UK