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November 2006 - Posts
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National Institute on Aging (NIA), "Disability Among Older Americans Continues Significant Decline", December 1, 2006
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NIH Office of the Director (OD), "NIH Announces More Than 50 Awards in the Pathway to Independence Program", November 30, 2006
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), International HIV/AIDS Trial Finds that Risks of Death, AIDS and Other Major Diseases Increase on Episodic Antiretroviral Therapy;
November 29, 2006
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Sick and premature babies will receive faster and more coordinated care thanks to a new system that helps NHS staff find intensive care cots around the country.
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Children under four and pregnant women from low income households are to receive vouchers for free milk and fresh fruit and vegetables as part of a new scheme.
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National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), NIBIB Welcomes Four New Members to Advisory Council;
November 29, 2006
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National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Cancer Institute Hosts Science Writers ’ Seminar on Second Cancers; November 28, 2006
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Office of Extramural Research (OER), NIH R01 Grant Applications Go Electronic;
November 28, 2006
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Expensive modern drugs for people with schizophrenia are no better than cheaper medicines that have been used for decades, reported The Guardian (24 November 2006). This was a reasonably accurate summary of a randomised trial that found no significant differences between first and second generation anti-psychotic drugs for schizophrenia after one year.
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More investment in mental health services for children and young people means more people are being seen and helped more quickly.
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The NLH Eyes and Vision Specialist Library present a NKW on Glaucoma, bringing together a collection of up-to-date evidence and information on clinical care and emerging technology...
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Office of the Director (OD), Six NIH Researchers Named AAAS Fellows; November 24, 2006
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Technology for Monitoring Fetal Oxygen During Labor Offers No Apparent Benefit; November 22, 2006
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Find the best available evidence about lung cancer in the NLH Cancer Specialist Library
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National Institute on Aging (NIA), Novel Program Enhances Dementia Caregivers’ Quality of Life, November 20, 2006
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), NHGRI Funds Large-Scale Sequencing Centers, November 20, 2006
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National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Library of Medicine Awards $75 Million for Informatics Research Training, November 20, 2006
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NHLBI and CMS Launch Large Study of Home Oxygen Therapy for COPD — Clinical Trial Will Clarify If More Patients Could Benefit from Treatment, November 20, 2006
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National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health Launches 'Health Information Rx Program' on Newborn Screening and Related Genetic Disorders, November 20, 2006
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Switching to anastrozole after 2-3 years of treatment with tamoxifen after *** cancer can improve survival by almost 30%, reported three newspapers (17 November 2006). The reports were based on an analysis of individual patient data that has some methodological limitations which should be considered when interpreting the findings.
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National Institute on Aging (NIA), Structured Exercise Program May Enhance Seniors' Physical Functioning, November 17, 2006
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), NIH-funded Research on Taste, Smell Featured in Journal Nature Insight, November 16, 2006
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Dark chocolate is good for the heart, reported five newspapers (15th November, 2006) (1-5). The reports appear to be based on a press release and conference abstract (6-7). As only brief details of the research are available in the abstract it is not possible to comment on the validity of the findings.
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National Cancer Institute (NCI), NCI Researchers Induce Natural Killer Cells to Fight Liver Cancer in Mice, November 15, 2006
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National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), New Family Health History Projects Focus on Alaska Native, Appalachian Communities, November 15, 2006
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Inexpensive Test Detects H5N1 Infections Quickly and Accurately, November 14, 2006
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Study Findings Challenge Current Clinical Practice Clinical Trial Results Find Late Angioplasty after Heart Attack Offers No Advantage Over Standard Drug Therapy, November 14, 2006
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The NLH Respiratory Specialist Library is running a National Knowledge Week for COPD this week.
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), New NIMH Research Strives to Understand How Antidepressants May Be Associated with Suicidal Thoughts and Actions, November 13, 2006
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), The National Institute on Drug Abuse Announces Summer Internship Opportunities, November 10, 2006
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Widening the use of statins, beyond current guidelines to people at low risk of heart attack or stroke, could be beneficial reported three newspapers (10 November 2006). The papers gave an accurate summary of a cost-effectiveness study, though the model had limitations that should be considered when interpreting the findings.
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), NIAMS Funds New Centers of Research Translation, November 8, 2006
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) , Stephen E. Straus, M.D., Becomes Senior Advisor to NIH Director, November 7, 2006
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National Cancer Institute (NCI), NCI Scientists Launch Spotlight on Molecular Profiling, November 7, 2006
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National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), Protein Structure Initiative Launches New Resources for the Scientific Community, November 6, 2006
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Incentive-Based Therapy Improves Outlook For Methamphetamine Abusers, November 6, 2006
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), MRSA Toxin Acquitted: Study Clears Suspected Key to Severe Bacterial Illness, November 6, 2006
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Implantation of an artificial heart pump combined with drug treatment may reverse advanced heart failure, reported two newspapers (2 November 2006). The newspapers accurately reported the findings of a small uncontrolled study in a highly selected group of patients, but their claims that thousands of patients may benefit appear premature.
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), Study Finds Periodontal Treatment Does Not Lower Preterm Birth Risk, November 1, 2006
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National Cancer Institute (NCI), NCI Researchers Identify Molecular Regulator for Blood Flow in Mice, November 2, 2006
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National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Program Reduces Premature Infants Length of Stay and Improves Parents Mental Health Outcomes, November 1, 2006
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National Eye Institute (NEI), Laser Treatment Does Not Prevent Vision Loss for People with Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration, November 1, 2006
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Grant Information
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This Web site was made possible in part by NIH Grant Number R43 DK70418
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