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Research Corporation Technologies is looking for companies and technologies with promising therapeutic applications for inflammatory diseases. These include allergic asthma, rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. - Preclinical and early clinical therapeutic candidates New chemical entities or novel biologicals Novel reformulations of approved drugs for targeted therapeutics RCT has assets of more than $300 million to advance technology development activities through flexible, long-term investment options. We focus our investments on opportunities that promise patented biomedical products with a clear competitive advantage. If you are a start-up or early-stage company, RCT invests in companies whose technologies have the potential to become significant biomedical products through our RCT BioVentures program. Our initial financial commitment to our portfolio companies usually ranges from several hundred

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The Electronic Privacy Information Center West Coast Office ("EPIC") submits these comments to the Food and Drug Administration Public Hearing on Consumer-Directed Promotion of Regulated Medical Products.1 EPIC is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values. EPIC's West Coast Office is located in San Francisco, CA, and focuses on consumer privacy issues. We wish to highlight an issue in direct-to-consumer medical marketing that has not received adequate attention: the use of databases of personal information to target individuals with medical ailments thorough direct mail or other forms of direct marketing. We are concerned that with heightened attention to traditional mass-circulation print and broadcast advertising will result in marketers increasing information collection efforts for targeted

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The CDC recommends that most everyone get a yearly vaccina-tion in the fall, especially if you are age 49 or older, have chronic medical problems, are a health care worker, have heavy public contact, or just want added protection. Ask your health care provider for advice about quitting. These drugs may prevent flu or provide flu relief if taken quickly after onset of symptoms. National Center for Infectious Diseases, www.cdc.gov/ncidod * Depending on vaccine availability, people at high risk for serious flu complications may be given priority for receiving a flu shot. Alternating your sports and exercise can prevent overuse injuries and boredom. You might consider yoga, Pilates sculpting workouts or dance lessons. Look for oppor-tunities throughout each day to be active. Gaining control of food por-tions at home: When fixing meals start with large servings of vegetables, salad, and fruit wedges for garnish; serve other higher-calorie foods

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Zelnorm 6 mg, twice daily, provided patients with statistically significant improvement of their overall IBS symptoms as well as for the specific endpoint of improvement in abdominal discomfort or pain relief. distinction of treating the multiple dysmotility symptoms associated with IBS to the satisfaction of both physicians and patients," said Joerg Reinhardt, Head of Development, Novartis Pharma AG. " Because Zelnorm holds the promise of treating the tens of thousands of underserved people who now suffer from IBS-C, we remain committed to bringing Zelnorm to market in the European Union." Designed in line with the recommendations of the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Evaluation Agency (EMEA), ZENSAA was set up to assess initial and repeated Zelnorm treatment, as well as the effect on quality of life measures for women suffering from the multiple dysmotility symptoms of IBS-C. "The exact trial design of ZENSAA, its
Medical Center (KUMC) brings together a unique combination of neuroimaging technologies under one roof. HBIC is a regional resource engaged in activities at the forefront of neuroscientific endeavors. The Center provides an environment where basic and clinical neuroscientists can work together to integrate structural and functional approaches to the assessment of the brain in both health and disease. Thanks largely to philanthropic (Forrest and Sally Hoglund), State, and Federal support, HBIC connects oustanding researchers and state-of-the-art imaging technology to explore brain disorders throughout the entire life span, from before birth to old age. OUR MISSION To carry out and support research, teaching, and clinical activities in neuroimaging as part of a premier academic medical center. Directions: HBIC is the second building on the right. Parking is available in front.
First impressions are often lasting. For many, the impression Survey Sampling International (SSI) leaves is one of sampling excellence. That was as true in the days of phone-centric survey research as it is today with the prominence of Internet research. SurveySpot--SSI's Online Panel Survey Sampling is the first choice for both Internet and tele-phone sample by the research community. Last year, SSI provided sample for an estimated 32 million completed interviews. What may be even more surprising than that number is that, in 2003, Internet Sampling became a larger par t of SSI's business than telephone sampling. SSI has now established itself as the preeminent provider of Internet research sample.And while SSI anticipates signif icant growth in telephone sampling in 2004, an election year, we also anticipate that the gap between telephone and Internet sampling supplied by SSI will fur ther accelerate. As the unparalleled provider of both telephone and

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"People no longer have to accept living in pain as they once did." magine spending every day of your life deal- including persistent postsurgical pain, chronic into radiofrequency treatments that can be used to ing with chronic pain. Not so long ago, peo- back pain, complex regional pain syndrome better treat pain from degenerative disc disease and ple who found themselves in this situation (reflex sympathetic dystrophy or RSD), injuries such as whiplash. didn't have many options when it came to fibromyalgia, cancer pain, musculoskeletal "What is unique about UPMC is that we offer reducing or eliminating this persistent condi- injuries, headaches, postherpetic neuralgia, shin-a very comprehensive program to treat pain," says tion. But new treatments, as well as a new focus gles, and cumulative trauma syndromes. "Patients often suffer from associated syndromes as well, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic headaches, and temporomandibular joint dys-function syndrome

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Where can I have a bone density study? How can I find out about the diet? How often should I follow-up with the doctor? Celiac disease (CD), also referred to as gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE), or celiac sprue, is a chronic, inherited, digestive disease that can lead to malnutrition if untreated. CD is the result of an immune system response to the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) that damages the small intestine. When the small intestine is damaged, nutrients pass through the small intestine, rather than absorbed. To develop celiac disease (CD) you must inherit a gene, be consuming gluten, and have the disease activated. Common triggers include stress, trauma (surgeries, etc.), and possibly viral infections. Approximately 10% of first degree relatives could have CD triggered in their lifetime.

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Pain often is present in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and mesenteric ischemia. 14. A careful review of systems should be conducted to look for systemic diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, collagen-vascular diseases and other inflammatory conditions, tumor syndromes, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and other immune problems. A positive test result suggests the presence of inflammatory bowel disease, neoplastic diseases, or celiac sprue or other spruelike syndromes. An aspirate of small bowel contents for quantitative culture or breath tests with glucose or isotopically labeled xylose can be used to establish the presence of small bowel bacterial overgrowth but is likely to be meaningful only in patients with disorders predisposing them to bacterial overgrowth. 2. Structural disease should be excluded by radiography of the small bowel, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy with multiple biopsies
Diagnosis of constipation in Chinese previously rely on Rome II criteria, which was developed for the Western societies No constipation questionnaire in Chinese language is available The questionnaire consists of 24 questions including frequency and severity of constipation in English. The questions were translated into Chinese and back translated and compared with the original questions. The questionnaire was administered again at 2 weeks after completion of the first questionnaire. Comparison between the two responses was used to determine test-retest reproducibility of individual responses. Results 111 patients and 110 controls completed the questionnaire Six questions were selected into the final questionnaire (see the following slide). Patient will be diagnosed as constipated if the total score of the six questions is over five. Feeling like you had to pass a stool but you couldn't < 3 defecations/week Sensation of incomplete evacuation after bowel opening Lumpy or hard

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Update is a comprehensive program for the family physician, general internist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and registered nurse. The course consists of lectures, discussions, and workshops on problems of general interest in various areas of medicine, surgery and pediatrics. Medical staff of Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Mayo Medical School and Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, will provide reviews and updates in the areas of cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, infectious diseases, internal medicine, neurology, women's health, pediatrics, pulmonary At the conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to: - Differentiate the myocardial ischemia from other causes of chest pain - Evaluate common causes of knee and shoulder pain - Diagnose obstructive lung disease through case presentation - Diagnose musculoskeletal diseases through interpretation of physical exam findings - Integrate current studies in the

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This three-day postgraduate course is designed to provide the latest updates in state-of-the-art medical technology and current treatments in modern medicine. Multiple session topics will be presented and ample opportunity for discussion and interaction with experts will be given. Topic areas will include treatments of hospitalized patients, preventive medicine and screening, infectious diseases, obesity and thyroid disease. This course will be presented in English and simultaneously translated to Spanish. This course will provide educational and networking opportunities for general internists, surgeons, family physicians and internal medicine subspecialists. Mayo Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits he/she actually spent in the activity. The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the
Provides unbiased, evidence-based information to support treatments that Clinicians in traditional healthcare settings are being asked more and more questions about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. Part of the MICROMEDEX® Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Series, the AltMedDex® Protocols System contains guidelines for clinicians regarding complementary and alternative approaches to disease states and health conditions. Practical advice for clinicians on integrating complementary and alternative therapies into clinical practice Overviews of health conditions, conventional medical therapies, integrative medicine strategies, complementary and alternative therapies, efficacy ratings, and dosing recommendations for herbals and Guidelines for clinicians on the use and efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine therapies Treatment options clinicians can offer their patients Information clinicians need about the integrative therapies currently

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Dyspepsia is often accompanied by Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which in fact could be a model of irregularities of the gut. In the future serotonin receptors may be linked with electrical dysfunction as a way to further under-stand Irritable Bowel Syndrome. "Intestinal transplantation, says Roberta E. Sonnino, MD, professor and chief of the KUMC Department of Pediatric Surgery, "is the logical therapy for short gut syndrome resulting from massive loss of bowel or functional disorders of the intestinal tract." Nearly 500 human bowel transplants with all possible organ combinations have been performed since 1985, with 4 year graft survival of approximate-ly 50%. Intestinal fatty acid binding protein (IFABP), a cytosolic protein speciﬁc to the intestinal cell, undetectable in serum of normal individuals, is elevated in the pres-ence of ischemic bowel and may be such a marker. human and rat sPLA2 and I-FABP antibodies for use in competitive ELISA's to quantitate levels in

ual Violence - the Victim

ual violence refers to molestation and rape in childhood or adulthood. Childhood ual violence is usually referred to as "ual abuse", and is most commonly associated with someone who is known to the child, usually in the role of caretaker. In five studies of ual abuse between 1940 and 1978, one fifth to one third of all women reported having been ually abused in childhood (Herman, 1981). The Third National Incidence Study of Child Abuse found girls are ually abused three times more often than boys, and the risk of being ually abused does not vary among races, but children from lower income groups or from single parent families are more frequently victims (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1996). Further, from age three on, children are at a constant rate of risk, meaning an especially broad range of vulnerability (Sedlak and Broadhurst, 1996). They found that compared to women with irritable bowel syndrome alone, those with

Therapeutic Plants of Ayurveda: A Review of Selected Clinical and Other Studies for 166 Species

ABSTRACT This paper reports on the results of a literature survey involving 166 different species of plants used in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia, based on a sampling of the literature available to us. We found a wide range of clinical and other in vivo studies for many of the plant-based therapies utilized in the Ayurvedic system. Of the 166 plants investigated, 72 (43%) had at least one or more human studies and 103 (62%) had one or more animal studies. These results appear to con-tradict the generally held notion that herbal remedies used in non-Western systems of botani-cal medicine have not been evaluated in human or in vivo trials. Some of these studies are not always as large or methodologically rigorous as clinical studies reported in major medical jour-nals. Indeed, a critical assessment of the research according to the standards of evidence-based medicine would eliminate many of these studies for lack of rigor according to criteria of ran-domization, sample size,
Chronic pelvic pain is difficult to diagnose and treat, and patients are often noncompliant with medical therapy. Each case study in this series focuses on a problematic aspect of pelvic pain management and offers suggestions that may improve overall outcome. She said that the pain was most severe during menses; however, its duration had increased over time, and now it was always present to some degree. In addition, she recently had begun to experience pain during intercourse. However, some patients complain less of pelvic pain and more of bowel or bladder symptoms (eg, painful defecation or urination), low back pain, or pain that radiates down one or both legs. Pelvic pain may be part of a more general-ized pain syndrome. There is also evidence that irritable bowel syndrome may at times respond to GnRH-agonist therapy.18 Even so, response to a GnRH agonist merely indicates that the pelvic pain has a hormonally sensitive etiology. Mathias JR, Clench MH, Abell TL,

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The application of the resulting cognitive therapy manual to a series of clinical cases provides an en-riching feedback to refine it, and serves the function of an initial test of the manual. Adult Attachment Interview can give information about patient's internal working model and current mental state related to at-tachment: this can help clinicians to better understand how these factors influence the building of the thera-peutic alliance. These results indicate that treatments that are sensitive to the spiritual needs of consumers and that address physical health concerns may be more effective in community populations. The evaluations given by the subjects were compared to both the real number of biscuits and to the parallel evaluations given by a control group of normal weight people. Discussion: Although the results indicate that generally more impaired patients could be found in the treatment failure group the results await further validation

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