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IBM And EU Partners Create A Better Way To Fight AIDS Virus
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it was selected for its contributions to the EuResist research project for AIDS treatment as a Computerworld Honors Program Laureate for 2009.
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Lawmakers Tout Legislation To Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Among Younger Women At High Risk
Legislation (H.R. 1740, S. 994) proposed in March would help make certain groups of women younger than age 40 aware of their elevated risk for breast cancer, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said Tuesday in a news conference sponsored by United Jewish Communities/Jewish Federations of North America, CQ HealthBeat reports. Wasserman Schultz -- who proposed the House bill after announcing that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year -- said that about one in 40 Jewish women of Ashkenazi descent carry the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene mutations, which make them three to seven times more likely to develop breast cancer. The mutations also increase women"s risk for ovarian cancer, according to Wasserman Schultz. Few Jewish women are aware of the mutations, she said. The bill would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to create a national education campaign aimed at increasing awareness about breast cancer risk factors and promoting early detection of the disease among women younger than age 40. A second CDC campaign would seek to educate health care professionals about specific breast cancer risk factors and treatments. The bill also would develop medical counseling programs for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Wasserman Schultz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), who sponsored the Senate version of the bill, said they hope the legislation will be enacted by the end of the year (Attias, CQ HealthBeat, 6/16).
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Phase 1 Study For Halozyme's Insulin-PH20 Published, Highlights Findings For Faster Acting Insulin Formulations
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALO), announced publication of a Phase 1 study reporting an acceleration of insulin absorption and increased insulin effects within minutes after co-administration of its hyaluronidase (PH20) enzyme with two mealtime insulin products, Humulin® R (regular human insulin) and Humalog® (insulin lispro). A rapid and short-acting insulin profile would more closely mimic the mealtime insulin release that occurs in non-diabetics and could lead to improved treatment for diabetes patients. These results were published in the June 2009 issue of the journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.
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American Dental Association, The Forsyth Institute Collaborate To Pilot Evidence-Based Dentistry Training Course

The American Dental Association (ADA) Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) and The Forsyth Institute announce the offering of an intensive, five-day training course in evidence-based principles and tools, including systematic reviews and applications for clinical decision making. The collaborative "ADA/Forsyth EBD Course" scheduled from Oct. 19 to 23 at Forsyth headquarters in Boston, Mass., will link the evidence-based dentistry initiatives of the ADA with the breadth and depth of Forsyth"s scientific research. The interactive course will include a pre-assignment and multiple hands-on activities throughout the week. Accommodating up to 30 students, the curriculum includes: -- Formulating clinical questions -- Searching for evidence -- Critical reading and appraisal -- Implementation The coursework focuses on human clinical trials to include: -- Quantitative and qualitative outcomes -- Risk calculation -- Diagnosis -- Systematic reviews Distinguished faculty The distinguished faculty includes Dr. Richard Niederman, D.M.D., M.A., director, Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry at The Forsyth Institute and Derek Richards, B.D.S., director, Center for Evidence-based Dentistry at Oxford University, UK. Who should apply and how to do it "The ADA/Forsyth EBD Course" is for dentists, members of the dental team, educators and researchers, including practitioners involved in practice-based research networks, and other dental professionals. Interested candidates must fill out a questionnaire and submit current curriculum vitae. Reviewed on a rolling admission process, notification of accepted applications will occur, as decisions are made, but no later than August 19, 2009. Participants will be responsible for their travel and housing. Upon completion, attendees receive continuing education credit from the ADA and a certificate of EBD from The Forsyth Institute. The Forsyth Institute is the world"s leading independent organization dedicated to scientific research and education in oral health and related biomedical sciences. Established in 1910, Forsyth"s goal is to lead the discovery, communication and application of breakthroughs in oral health and disease prevention that will significantly improve the health and well-being of the nation and the world. The ADA Center for Evidence-based Dentistry disseminates the most current scientific evidence and helps dentists implement it into practice. The Center has several ongoing programs to help dentists implement EBD, including the EBD Champion Program, the ADA Evidence Reviewer Workshop, and the EBD website. The American Dental Association -- Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the not-for-profit ADA is the nation"s largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. The premier of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public"s health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA"s state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The monthly Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. American Dental Association


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