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Monthly Archives: April 2007
CME Lecture on Incontinence and Nursing Homes
Peter K. Sand, M.D. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Director Evanston Continence Center Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois Date and Time:Thursday, May 3rd, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Location:Morton’s Steakhouse, 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, … Continue reading
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Mouse brain simulated on computer
US researchers have simulated half a virtual mouse brain on a supercomputer. The scientists ran a “cortical simulator” that was as big and as complex as half of a mouse brain on the BlueGene L supercomputer. In other smaller simulations … Continue reading
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NIDA National Conference: Drug Abuse and Risky Behaviors: The Evolving Dynamics of HIV/AIDS
Drug abuse and addiction continue to fuel the spread of HIV/AIDS in the United States and abroad. To address this significant public health threat, research is examining every aspect of HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, and addiction, including the risk behaviors associated … Continue reading
A Brain Receptor’s Role in Alcohol’s Pleasure and Problems
April 27, 2007 NIH (Bethesda) – A new study in rhesus monkeys shows that a genetic variant of one component in the brain’s reward circuitry heightens the stimulating effects of alcohol and leads the monkeys to drink more. The study … Continue reading
Corticosteroids for treating nerve damage in leprosy
Summary Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease. Leprosy bacteria cause damage to skin and peripheral nerves which can result in nerve function impairment and disability. Corticosteroids, especially prednisolone, are commonly used for treating nerve damage although their long-term effect is … Continue reading
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Dipyrone for the treatment of headaches
Summary Dipyrone is a popular medicine used to treat headaches in many countries, but it is not available in others (particularly the USA and UK) because of its association with potentially life-threatening blood disorders such as agranulocytosis. This review identified … Continue reading
Program fails to curb falls in older folks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A community-based intervention designed to address multiple factors that put elderly people at increased risk for falling and injuring themselves has proven ineffective. There was no decrease in the number of falls in “at-risk” elderly … Continue reading
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Talk therapy helpful in adults with OCD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People suffering with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, researchers from Australia report in the current issue of The Cochrane Library. OCD is a chronic and disabling anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent … Continue reading
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Omega-3 may fight Alzheimer brain changes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A fatty acid found in fish may help thwart the buildup of brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, a study in mice suggests. In Alzheimer’s disease, lesions known as “plaques” and “tangles” form in the … Continue reading
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Trainee doctors ‘will go abroad’
The British Medical Association, which carried out the poll of 650 doctors, has asked to meet Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt to review the findings. There are estimated to be 10,000 more applicants than posts and the BMA wants action to … Continue reading
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Researchers Find That Childhood Sarcoma Increases Risk of Blood Clots
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, have determined that children and young adults with a form of cancer called sarcoma are at increased risk of having a thromboembolic event (TE) in their … Continue reading
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Study Links Faulty DNA Repair to Huntington’s Disease Onset
Huntington’s disease, an inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects roughly 30,000 Americans, is incurable and fatal. But a new discovery about how cells repair their DNA points to a possible way to stop or slow the onset of the disease. The … Continue reading
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American Academy of Neurology 59th Annual Meeting – April 28- May 5th – Boston, MA
American Academy of Neurology 59th Annual Meeting April 28- May 5th Boston, Massachusetts Hynes Convention Center Welcome to the AAN 59th Annual Meeting The AAN Annual Meeting, one of the world’s largest gatherings of neurology professionals, brings together more than … Continue reading
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Hektoen Institute of Medicine Lecture Series – History of Cardiology – May 1st
2007 Morris Fishbein Lecture Chicago Cardiology: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Joseph V. Messer, M.D. Professor of Medicine and Senior Attending Physician RUSH University Medical Center Time: Reception: 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Presentation: 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. … Continue reading
National Infant Immunization Week – April 21- 27th
This week is National Infant Immunization Week. Please be sure to pass the word and do your part to love them, protect them, and immunize them. Please click on the banner above for more information.
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Cortex Area Thinner in Youth with Alzheimer’s-Related Gene
Bethesda (NIH) A part of the brain first affected by Alzheimer’s disease (http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/) is thinner in youth with a risk gene for the disorder, a brain imaging study by researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one of … Continue reading
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Migraine may protect against cognitive decline
Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:04PM EDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women with a lifetime history of migraine have less cognitive decline over time than women without migraine. It’s possible, researchers suggest, that antimigraine medications, as well as diet and … Continue reading
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Meet Dr. Gray
I’m Dr. Gray. As you can tell by my grey hairs, clinical wisdom exudes me. (I know I am very special, thank you very much.) On more serious matters, let me take this opportunity to welcome you to med-line. They … Continue reading
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Red, processed meats linked to breast cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Women who eat a lot of meat, particularly red or processed meats, may be more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a large study of British women. Researchers found that among 35,372 women, between the … Continue reading
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Wanted: Harrison’s Internal Medicine
I am looking for the following textbooks. Harrison’s Internal Medicine Nelson’s Pediatrics Sabiston’s Surgery Any edition over the past 5 years. Please contact me at 312-880-0182 or post a reply with more information. Thank you.
American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR) Annual Meeting
ASNR 2007 June 9-15, 2007 45th Annual Meeting Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel Chicago, Illinois RSNA 2007 93rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting November 25 to November 30, 2007 McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois ———————————————————————————- “The American Society of Head and Neck … Continue reading
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Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting – November 25-30, 2007 – Chicago
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) will be holding its annual meeting at McCormick Place from November 25 – 30, 2007. Enrollment opens tomorrow. Please visit their website for more information. Member Registration Opens: April 23, 2007 Nonmember Registration … Continue reading
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Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting November 3-7th – San Diego
The Society for Neuroscience annual meeting is the premier venue for the world’s neuroscientists to debut their cutting-edge research. Since 1971, it has offered attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest breakthroughs and network with their colleagues at top … Continue reading
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Brain Aneurysms
From The MayoClinic April 20, 2007 Introduction A brain aneurysm is a bulge in an artery in your brain. Also known as a cerebral aneurysm, the bulge may pose little risk to your health — as long as it’s small … Continue reading
Study Reveals Large Number of Cancer Genes
March 19, 2007 (NIH) A systematic study of a gene family commonly associated with cancer has implicated a much larger repertoire of cancer genes than researchers had anticipated. Bird’s-eye view of large room with several people working on DNA sequencing … Continue reading
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American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting – October 13-17th
The American Society of Anesthesiologists will be holding their annual meeting on October 13-17th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco California. Please visit ASA website for more information. Website: ASA Meeting Info: Annual Meeting
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Call to Physicians and Medical Practitioners
We are calling all physicians to submit their curriculum vitae/resume and sign-up for our professional networking pages. We are running an introductory special at an extremely affordable $75 per year for physicians, $20 per year for residents, and $10 per … Continue reading
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Call to Authors
Med-Line is making a call to authors to submit medical and scientific articles for peer-review publication. All authors are invited, including attendings, fellows, residents, and medical students. Please submit review articles on your chosen specialty. The article must follow ML’s … Continue reading
United States Medical Licensing Exam Review Courses and Residency Application Prep Seminars
Med-Line offers an online USMLE Review Course for medical students. We offer personalized coaching, a test bank of several thousand questions, online review material, online preparation for clinical skills, and specialized instruction unique to med-line. Online Course: $49 for three … Continue reading
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Organ Donor Network
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Pet Therapy: Does owning a pet improve overall health?
I wanted to ask the members of the med-line community if they can share there experiences of pets helping reduce their overall stress levels. Recent studies in Europe, in particular Germany, have found evidence that owning a pet may actually … Continue reading
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Seventh Annual Women’s Healthcare Forum – April 20-21 – Chicago, IL
The Seventh Annual Women’s Healthcare Forum CME Conference and Expo April 20-21, 2007 McCormick Place – Lakeside Center Chicago, Illinois- As scientific and medical advances continue to unravel the mechanism underpinning gender differences in health and illness, clinicians and healthcare … Continue reading
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Hektoen Institute Lecture Series
2007 Hektoen Lecture Series Events Chicago CardiologyWhere We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Fall 2007 Lectures Please join THE HEKTOEN INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE And THE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL HISTORY & HUMANITIES for our 2007 MORRIS FISHBEIN LECTURE on medical history Chicago … Continue reading
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2007 RUSH Surgical Society Annual Meeting – April 11, 2007
The RUSH Surgical Society will be holding its annual meeting. Featured speakers include Dr. Steven Bines and Dr. Richard W. Byrne, M.D., who is the president of the RUSH surgical society. Dr. Byrne will be speaking on the topic of … Continue reading
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National AIDS Marathon Training Program
The National AIDS Marathon Training Program Our six-month training programs are geared to both beginners and experienced runners. The full marathon program starts with three miles of running and walking, and then gradually increases in distance. The half marathon program … Continue reading
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Ethical Issues in Pain Management: End-of-Life Care, Pain Control in Children & Under-treatment of Pain
PANEL DISCUSSION Panel Members: Kenneth L. Vaux, Ph.D. – Professor of Theological Ethics, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Graduate Faculty, Northwestern niversity Larry Goldberg, M.D. – Head, Division of Palliative Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Ileana Leyva, M.D. – Director of … Continue reading
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17th Annual Meeting of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons
Dear Colleagues: The Sociey of Black Academic Surgeons and the local planning committee for the Annual Meeting from RUSH University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County would like to welcome you to Chicago. We believe that … Continue reading