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• SAVI Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Is A 'Unique Solution,' Study Finds
  The SAVI? 6-1Mini breast brachytherapy applicator is the only brachytherapy solution for patients with small breasts, hard-to-reach lumpectomy cavities, or cavities close to the skin surface, according to a new study.

  
  

  
  
• ERYtech Pharma Starts Its Pivotal Clinical Trial For GRASPA(R) In Acute Lymph...
  ERYtech Pharma announces the start of its pivotal clinical trial for GRASPAŽ, its lead product in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. This phase III trial has begun in France and will be enlarged to a European scale. Up to 80 patients with relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, aged from 1 to 55 years old will be enrolled.

  
  

  
  
• Guided Therapeutics Non-Invasive Cervical Cancer Detection Device Trial Confi...
  Results of the FDA pivotal clinical trial for the LightTouch? Non-invasive Cervical Cancer Detection Device conducted by Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (GT) (Pink Sheets: GTHP), indicated that the current system for diagnosing cervical disease missed the same amount of disease as a landmark study carried out by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

  
  

  
  
• Electronic Cigarette Association Urges Unbiased Evaluation Of E-cigarettes As...
  As the debate heats up concerning the use of electronic cigarettes, Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA) President Matt Salmon today encouraged those involved in this discussion to carefully and honestly study how these devices work and recognize that the more than one million adult committed smoke

  
  

  
  
• Entest BioMedical, Inc. Sees Substantial Opportunities In Treatment Of Chroni...
  David Koos, Chairman and CEO of Entest BioMedical, Inc. (OTCBB: ENTB), stated that the Company's unique treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), currently in development, can lead to substantial revenue opportunities. According to Koos, "Current treatment for COPD is aimed at improving quality of life, not curing the illness. It is Entest's goal to reverse the damage from COPD.

  
  

  
  

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• Newborns' Cries Reflect Parents' Language
  Title: Newborns' Cries Reflect Parents' Language
  Category: Health News
  Created: 11/6/2009 11:10:00 AM
  Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2009 11:10:52 AM
  
• Hot Tub Injuries on the Rise
  Title: Hot Tub Injuries on the Rise
  Category: Health News
  Created: 11/6/2009 11:03:00 AM
  Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2009 11:03:37 AM
  
• Obesity Linked to Many Cancer Cases in U.S.
  Title: Obesity Linked to Many Cancer Cases in U.S.
  Category: Health News
  Created: 11/6/2009 10:56:00 AM
  Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2009 10:56:43 AM
  
• Acetaminophen May Be Linked to Asthma Risk
  Title: Acetaminophen May Be Linked to Asthma Risk
  Category: Health News
  Created: 11/6/2009 10:50:00 AM
  Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2009 10:50:12 AM
  
• Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2009
  Title: Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2009
  Category: Health News
  Created: 11/5/2009 12:10:00 PM
  Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2009
  

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• Clinton, new research center calls for more jobs for disabled (uniprotokolle)
  The Center for Disability and Integration (CDI-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, was opened today with an event which calls on all sectors of society, and particularly companies, to take on the challenging but economically competitive step of employing more people with disabilities.
  
• More Support Needed For People With Disabilities And Their Carers, Australia ...
  AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that the tragic circumstances of Anita Cain and her son, Niall - and the similar experiences of other parents and carers of disabled people - highlight the urgent need for a system that provides greater support and services for people with disabilities and their carers.
  
• Students Protest LBCC Budget Cuts To Disabled Services (Downtown Gazette)
  ON THE SIDEWALK. Students protest budget cuts Thursday at the LBCC Liberal Arts campus. ?Gazette photo by Shereen Oca Kelsey Pence, 29, is among the roughly 2,000 students at Long Beach City College who rely on the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) every year.
  
• Aging and Disability Resource Consortium Hosts Conference (dBusinessNews.com)
  DATELINE: BROCKTON, DEDHAM, FALL RIVER AND NEW BEDFORD... The Aging and Disability Resource Consortium of Southeastern Massachusetts (ADRCSE) recently hosted a conference titled A Community Together: Disabled and Elders . The ADRCSE is a local collaboration between the Southeast Center for Independent Living and Bristol Elder Services of Fall River, Coastline Elderly Services of New Bedford, and ...
  
• Study: Instances of Discrimination, Hate Crimes Targeted to Disabled on the R...
  Miami, FL (AHN) ? A new survey has released some startling statistics on how people treat their fellow humans, according to researchers poverty and discrimination experienced by disabled people is on the rise. Furthermore one in ten disabled people reports being the victim of a hate crime. In its annual national survey of people with disabilities [...]
  

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