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• Virtual water cannot remedy freshwater shortage
• Scientists unlock potential of frog skin to treat cancer
• Satellites see eruption of Chile's Puyehue-Cordón volcano from space
• First-of-its-kind fluorescence map offers a new view of the world's land plants
• Good youth programs help teens learn to think not just logically, but strategically
• Be it numbers or words, the structure of our language remains the same
• Jupiter's youthful travels redefined solar system
• Cognitive behavioral therapy may benefit patients in residential substance abuse treatment programs
• Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may also have some functional impairment, study finds
• Brain scans appear to show changes associated with violent behavior
• Adherence to certain dietary pattern associated with lower BMI in adolescent girls
• Study suggests link between childhood bullying and adult intimate partner violence perpetration
• U.S. Veterans Health Administration similar or better than private sector for cancer patients ages 65 plus, study finds
• Smoking, even for a short time, significantly increases a woman's risk for peripheral artery disease, study finds
• Scientists identify how major biological sensor in the body works
• New direction in Alzheimer's research
• Size, strength of heart's right side differs by age, gender, race/ethnicity
• People with Parkinson's disease may have double the risk for melanoma
• Neutron analysis explains dynamics behind best thermoelectric materials
• Deciding to stay or go is a deep-seated brain function, monkey-watching researchers find
• Tai chi could help overcome cognitive effects of chemotherapy, evidence suggests
• New neurons take six months or more to mature in non-human primate brain, study finds
• Expertise provides buffer against bias in making judgments, study finds
• Removal of a tiny RNA molecule can inhibit cancer growth, researchers discover
• Jellyfish blooms shunt food energy from fish to bacteria
• Impact of Massachusetts health law on emergency department visits examined
• High amounts of the hormone leptin are linked to decreased depression
• Intravenous nutrition in critically ill patients should be delayed, study finds
• Testosterone therapy improves memory in postmenopausal women, preliminary study finds
• Yearly zoledronic acid at lower-than-standard doses increases bone density, study finds
• Desserts with a low glycemic index may benefit weight-loss efforts for obese children
• Yo-yo dieting vs. obesity? Dieters may be healthier, live longer, mouse study suggests
• Scanning the skies for debris hazards
• Compaction bands in sandstone are permeable: Findings could aid hydraulic fracturing, other fluid extraction techniques
• Oatmeal-labeling ideal for molecular imaging of stomach emptying
• PET imaging determines malignancy in potential ovarian cancer cases
• Gamma imaging provides superior tumor detection for dense breasts
• Combined imaging agents advance PET imaging of cancer
• New pretargeted radioimmunotherapy for colorectal cancer
• High-impact radiopeptide therapy halts neuroendocrine cancer
• Cancer-seeking 'smart bombs' target kidney cancer cells
• Molecular imaging finds link between obesity and low estrogen levels
• Molecular imaging for Alzheimer's disease may be available in hospitals within a year, studies suggest
• Chronic marijuana smoking affects brain chemistry, molecular imaging shows
• New molecular imaging agent targets cornerstone of cancerous tumors
• Novel imaging agent targets breast tumor development
• Irregular breathing can affect accuracy of 4-D PET/CT, study finds
• Hybrid PET and MRI imaging on the horizon: Shows promise for the detection of cancerous tumors
• Greater cancer detection is possible with 4-D PET image reconstruction
• Molecular imaging pinpoints source of chronic back pain
• Molecular imaging provides fast and effective diagnosis for patients with fever of unknown origin
• Fewer amputations in diabetic patients with dual isotope SPECT/CT
• Molecular imaging detects signs of genetic heart disease before symptoms arise
• Near infrared fluorescence lights up hidden blood clots
• Molecular imaging detects ischemic heart disease in diabetics
• Your brain can pay attention to something without you being aware that it's there
• Finding answers century-old questions about platinum's catalytic properties
• Engineering new weapons in the fight against juvenile diabetes
• Tens of thousands of lives could potentially be saved in U.S. by key heart failure therapies
• Experts recommend screening for vitamin D deficiency in at-risk populations

Virtual water cannot remedy freshwater shortage Posted: 06 Jun 2011 05:39 PM PDT The implementation of virtual water into trading deals has been suggested as a realistic solution to solving the global inequality of renewable freshwater, but new research suggests that it may not be as revolutionary as first thought.

Scientists unlock potential of frog skin to treat cancer Posted: 06 Jun 2011 03:11 PM PDT Scientists have discovered proteins in frog skins which could be used to treat cancer, diabetes, stroke and transplant patients by regulating the growth of blood vessels.

Satellites see eruption of Chile's Puyehue-Cordón volcano from space Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:15 PM PDT NASA's Terra Satellite, the GOES-13 and GOES-11 satellites all captured images of the ash plume from southern Chile's Puyehue-Cordón Volcano. The volcano is located in Puyehue National Park in the Andes of Ranco Province of Chile.

First-of-its-kind fluorescence map offers a new view of the world's land plants Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:15 PM PDT Scientists from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have produced groundbreaking global maps of land plant fluorescence, a difficult-to-detect reddish glow that leaves emit as a byproduct of photosynthesis. While researchers have previously mapped how ocean-dwelling phytoplankton fluoresce, the new maps are the first to focus on land vegetation and to cover the entire globe.

Good youth programs help teens learn to think not just logically, but strategically Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:15 PM PDT Teens develop strategic thinking skills in youth activities that they rarely learn in the classroom, says a new study of 11 high-quality urban and rural arts and leadership programs. Strategic thinking involves more than logic; it involves learning to anticipate the disorderly ways that events unfold in the real world, said Reed Larson, a U of I professor of human and community development.

Be it numbers or words, the structure of our language remains the same Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT It is one of the wonders of language: We cannot possibly anticipate or memorize every potential word, phrase or sentence. Yet we have no trouble constructing and understanding myriads of novel utterances every day. How do we do it? Linguists say we naturally and unconsciously employ abstract rules -- syntax.

Jupiter's youthful travels redefined solar system Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT Jupiter's travels profoundly influenced the solar system, changing the nature of the asteroid belt and making Mars smaller than it should have been. These details are based on a new model of the early solar system developed by an international team that includes NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Cognitive behavioral therapy may benefit patients in residential substance abuse treatment programs Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT Patients in residential treatment programs for drug and alcohol abuse may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy for depressive symptoms, according to a new report.

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may also have some functional impairment, study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT Difficulty remembering important dates and medications, and gathering paperwork, is more common in older individuals with mild cognitive impairment than in those with no cognition problems, according to a new report.

Brain scans appear to show changes associated with violent behavior Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT A brain imaging study suggests that men with a history of violent behavior may have greater gray matter volume in certain brain areas, whereas men with a history of substance use disorders may have reduced gray matter volume in other brain areas, according to a new report.

Adherence to certain dietary pattern associated with lower BMI in adolescent girls Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT Adolescent girls whose diet resembles one recommended for adults with hypertension appear to have smaller gains in overall body mass index (BMI) over 10 years, according to a new report.

Study suggests link between childhood bullying and adult intimate partner violence perpetration Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT Men who report having bullied peers in childhood appear to have an increased risk of perpetrating violence against an intimate partner in adulthood, according to a new report.

U.S. Veterans Health Administration similar or better than private sector for cancer patients ages 65 plus, study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT Cancer care provided by the U.S. Veterans Health Administration for men 65 years and older is at least as good as, and by some measures better than, Medicare-funded fee-for-service care obtained through the private sector, according to a new study.

Smoking, even for a short time, significantly increases a woman's risk for peripheral artery disease, study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT A prospective study of initially healthy women aged 45 and over found that smoking is a potent risk factor for symptomatic peripheral artery disease, or PAD. PAD is a serious, often debilitating disorder, caused by narrowing of the arteries in the lower extremities. Symptoms of PAD include pain in the legs with normal activity and a feeling of tiredness in the leg muscles.

Scientists identify how major biological sensor in the body works Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:10 PM PDT A type of biological sensor known as the "gating ring" can open a channel that allows a flow of potassium ions through the cell's wall. This flow of ions is involved in the regulation of crucial bodily activities. But the biophysical functioning of the gating ring sensor has not been clearly understood. Now, researchers have uncovered for the first time the sensor's molecular mechanism, shedding new light on the complexity of cells' control systems.

New direction in Alzheimer's research Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:10 PM PDT In what they are calling a new direction in the study of Alzheimer's disease, scientists have made an important finding about what happens to brain cells that are destroyed in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Size, strength of heart's right side differs by age, gender, race/ethnicity Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:10 PM PDT The size and pumping ability of the right side of the heart differs by age, gender and race/ethnicity, according to the first large imaging study of the right ventricle. Defining the right ventricular norms for different populations could aid in identifying abnormal right ventricle size and function. Abnormal right ventricle function may be a sign of conditions that involve both the heart and lungs.

People with Parkinson's disease may have double the risk for melanoma Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:10 PM PDT An analysis of several studies shows that people with Parkinson's disease have a significantly higher risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer and the leading cause of death from skin diseases.

Neutron analysis explains dynamics behind best thermoelectric materials Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:22 PM PDT Neutron analysis of thermoelectric materials could spur the development of a broader range of products with the capability to transform heat to electricity.

Deciding to stay or go is a deep-seated brain function, monkey-watching researchers find Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:22 PM PDT Foraging creatures decide at some point that the food source they're working on is no richer than the rest of the patch and that it's time to move on and find something better. Researchers have now found an area of the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) that seems to be integral to this decision, firing with increasing activity until a threshold is reached, whereupon the animal decides it's time to move on.

Tai chi could help overcome cognitive effects of chemotherapy, evidence suggests Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:22 PM PDT Previous studies have indicated that a significant number of patients who receive chemotherapy also experience cognitive declines, including decreases in verbal fluency and memory. Now, one psychologist has found evidence that indicates Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art, might help overcome some of those problems.

New neurons take six months or more to mature in non-human primate brain, study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:22 PM PDT New neurons take more than six months to mature in adult monkeys and likely even longer in humans, say researchers. Their findings challenge the notion that the time it takes for neurogenesis is why anti-depressant medications aren't fully effective until three to five weeks after treatment begins.

Expertise provides buffer against bias in making judgments, study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:22 PM PDT Scientists have demonstrated through behavioral research and brain scans using functional MRI (fMRI) that monetary favors can influence people's assessments of art works, but not if the viewer is an art expert.

Removal of a tiny RNA molecule can inhibit cancer growth, researchers discover Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:22 PM PDT Removing a tiny RNA molecule in mice has been found to suppress carcinogenic tumor formation. Researchers discovered that the removal of a non-coding RNA molecule known as MicroRNA 21 suppressed the formation of skin tumors in mice. This molecule -- abbreviated as miR-21 -- was targeted for study because of its presence in human cancer formation.

Jellyfish blooms shunt food energy from fish to bacteria Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:21 PM PDT A new study shows that jellyfish are more than a nuisance to bathers and boaters, drastically altering marine food webs by shunting food energy from fish toward bacteria. An apparent increase in the size and frequency of jellyfish blooms in coastal and estuarine waters around the world during the last few decades means that jellies' impact on marine food webs is likely to increase into the future.

Impact of Massachusetts health law on emergency department visits examined Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:25 AM PDT While overall emergency department use in Massachusetts continues to rise, the number of low-severity visits dropped slightly since the implementation of the state's health care reform law, according to a new study.

High amounts of the hormone leptin are linked to decreased depression Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:23 AM PDT Women who have higher levels of the appetite-controlling hormone leptin have fewer symptoms of depression, and this apparent inverse relationship is not related to body mass index (BMI), a new study finds.

Intravenous nutrition in critically ill patients should be delayed, study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:23 AM PDT Patients in the intensive care unit who do not tolerate adequate nutrition from tube feeding should wait a week before receiving intravenous (IV) feeding because, compared with early IV feeding, it enhances recovery from critical illness, according to results of a new multicenter study from Belgium.

Testosterone therapy improves memory in postmenopausal women, preliminary study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:23 AM PDT Post-menopausal women have better memory after daily treatment with a testosterone spray for six months, a new preliminary study finds.

Yearly zoledronic acid at lower-than-standard doses increases bone density, study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:23 AM PDT A lower dose of zoledronic acid than currently recommended for prevention of bone fractures due to osteoporosis decreases bone resorption and increases bone density, and may be effective in reducing the risk of osteoporotic fractures, a study finds.

Desserts with a low glycemic index may benefit weight-loss efforts for obese children Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:23 AM PDT Overweight girls lose more weight and can better stay on a healthy diet if they eat sugar-free, low-fat desserts several times weekly, as opposed to any dessert once a week, a new study finds.

Yo-yo dieting vs. obesity? Dieters may be healthier, live longer, mouse study suggests Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:23 AM PDT Yo-yo dieters may be healthier and live longer than those who stay obese, a new study suggests. Mice that switched between a high-fat and low-fat diet every four weeks during their approximate two-year lifespan lived about 25 percent longer and had better blood glucose levels than obese animals that ate a high-fat diet. The yo-yo dieters also lived about as long as a control group of mice steadily fed a low-fat diet.

Scanning the skies for debris hazards Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:17 AM PDT Today, orbiting satellites are threatened by over 700 000 pieces of debris. Avoiding them requires knowing where they are, and that means surveillance with radar and telescopes. The European Space Agency is designing a system to catalog debris and warn satellite operators when to take evasive action.

Compaction bands in sandstone are permeable: Findings could aid hydraulic fracturing, other fluid extraction techniques Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:18 AM PDT When geologists survey an area of land for the potential that gas or petroleum deposits could exist there, they must take into account the composition of rocks that lie below the surface. Previous research had suggested that compaction bands might act as barriers to the flow of oil or gas. Now, researchers have analyzed X-ray images of sandstone and revealed that compaction bands are actually more permeable than earlier models indicated.

Oatmeal-labeling ideal for molecular imaging of stomach emptying Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT Patients undergoing molecular imaging to evaluate their stomach's ability to clear food are going to have an altogether new kind of breakfast. A new study has confirmed that nuclear medicine technologists can effectively use oatmeal products radiolabeled with a medical isotope to target and image the emptying of the stomach.

PET imaging determines malignancy in potential ovarian cancer cases Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT A new study may provide a novel tool for detection of malignant-stage ovarian cancer. Researchers found that positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT), which images both functional and anatomical changes in the body, was useful for preoperative cancer imaging of ovarian masses when used with a radiotracer that is actively metabolized by cells as fuel. Physicians imaging patients suspected of having malignant tumors can see where cancerous cells are hyper-metabolizing the tracer and accurately predict whether a mass is malignant, cancerous but stable, or benign.

Gamma imaging provides superior tumor detection for dense breasts Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT A new study compares the breast-tumor detection capabilities of two very different imaging technologies -- breast-specific gamma imaging, which provides functional images of breast physiology, and ultrasound -- for women with complex breast imaging cases that require further evaluation.

Combined imaging agents advance PET imaging of cancer Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT Researchers taking targeted molecular imaging to a new level by combining two commonly used imaging agents into one molecular imaging procedure.

New pretargeted radioimmunotherapy for colorectal cancer Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT Results from a Phase 1 clinical trial for a cancer therapy show the potential to kill colorectal tumors with less destruction of healthy tissue. Further research could lead to the use of this radioimmunotherapy to eliminate residual cancer after surgery or as a standard treatment to keep tumors from returning or spreading to other organs.

High-impact radiopeptide therapy halts neuroendocrine cancer Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT New research could be a sign of hope for patients with neuroendocrine cancer not responding well to standard therapies. Most radiotherapies use medical isotopes that emit beta radiation. The therapy in this study employs alpha particles, which have potential for higher potency. In fact, one single atom could be enough to kill an entire cancer cell.

Cancer-seeking 'smart bombs' target kidney cancer cells Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT Researchers are halting kidney cancer with a novel form of radioimmunotherapy that zeroes in on antigens associated with renal cell carcinoma. Patients with progressive kidney cancer receiving up to three doses of the therapy show dramatic slowing of cancer growth and stabilization of their disease.

Molecular imaging finds link between obesity and low estrogen levels Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT A new study could throw open the door to a recently established area of obesity research. Investigators have developed a novel molecular imaging agent that targets estrogenic mechanisms in the brain to find out what effect an enzyme called aromatase has on body mass index (BMI), a measurement of body fat based on height and weight. Aromatase is crucial for the production of estrogen in tissues throughout the body, including the brain.

Molecular imaging for Alzheimer's disease may be available in hospitals within a year, studies suggest Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT Researchers the world over are advancing positron emission tomography as an effective method of early detection for Alzheimer's disease, a currently incurable and deadly neurological disorder. Three studies are providing new insights into the development of Alzheimer's disease while opening the door to future clinical screening and treatments.

Chronic marijuana smoking affects brain chemistry, molecular imaging shows Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT Definitive proof of an adverse effect of chronic marijuana use could lead to potential drug treatments and aid other research involved in cannabinoid receptors, a neurotransmission system receiving a lot of attention.

New molecular imaging agent targets cornerstone of cancerous tumors Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:17 AM PDT A new study may lead to the next wave of cancer imaging by helping to develop a molecular imaging agent that detects many malignant cancers' incessant development of blood vessels -- a process called angiogenesis.

Novel imaging agent targets breast tumor development Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT Scientists are presenting new research that has the potential to help physicians detect breast cancer by imaging the proliferation of blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to breast tumors. Their study is evaluating a new imaging agent that is naturally drawn to angiogenesis—the development of new blood vessels in tissues both normal and cancerous. This process turns malignant during the growth stage of many cancerous tumors including those in breast tissue.

Irregular breathing can affect accuracy of 4-D PET/CT, study finds Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT A new study focuses on the effect that breathing irregularities have on the accuracy of 4-D positron emission tomography (PET) scans and outlines a PET imaging method that reduces "motion artifacts" or image blurring arising from respiratory motion. Non-gated PET imaging with 4D computed tomography may be useful for imaging patients who do not benefit from the use of respiratory gating, most notably patients with erratic breathing.

Hybrid PET and MRI imaging on the horizon: Shows promise for the detection of cancerous tumors Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT Preliminary research is breaking new ground for the development of a brand new hybrid molecular imaging system. Simultaneous positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is providing important diagnostic information about soft tissues and physiological functions throughout the body. Scans focused on screening suspicious lesions for cancer are already comparable to more conventional molecular imaging methods. Further research could lead to the clinical use of PET/MRI as an additional tool for detecting cancer and other diseases.

Greater cancer detection is possible with 4-D PET image reconstruction Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT A new study is advancing a positron emission tomography (PET) imaging method that uses new 4-D image reconstruction to achieve the highest diagnostic capability for the detection of cancer. Mounting evidence shows that PET imaging, which provides visual representations of bodily functions, is significantly more sensitive when used with cutting-edge 4D image reconstruction technology that accounts for patient respiration and produces clearer, more easily interpreted images.

Molecular imaging pinpoints source of chronic back pain Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT A new study shows potential relief for patients who suffer chronic pain after back surgery. A molecular imaging procedure that combines functional and anatomical information about the body is able to zero in on the site of abnormal bone reaction and provide more accurate diagnoses and appropriate pain management for patients who have received hardware implants or bone grafts.

Molecular imaging provides fast and effective diagnosis for patients with fever of unknown origin Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT New research highlights molecular imaging's diagnostic potential for patients with fever of unknown origin. Persistent fever can be a warning sign for a range of diseases that could be dangerous if left untreated. A single, full-body molecular imaging scan may give physicians everything they need to narrow down the cause and determine appropriate treatment.

Fewer amputations in diabetic patients with dual isotope SPECT/CT Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT New research reveals the extent to which an ongoing study can help save life and limb for patients with diabetes-related foot infections. Diabetes can cause nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the bones and tissues of the feet, leaving diabetics vulnerable to infection. This study shows that combining two imaging agents with molecular imaging techniques provides diabetic patients an excellent infection screening method that has already spared a number of patients from aggressive amputation of infected feet.

Molecular imaging detects signs of genetic heart disease before symptoms arise Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT New research shows that molecular imaging is helping to determine the cause and expand treatment for a silent killer. A study focusing on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—a cardiovascular disorder that causes a thickening of the heart muscle—is proving that the effects of a genetic mutation may be an important key to understanding the disease. In related research, a treatment called alcohol septal ablation is being revealed as an effective treatment for severe cases of HCM.

Near infrared fluorescence lights up hidden blood clots Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT New research may mark the expansion of a novel imaging agent for an optical technique called near-infrared fluorescence, which uses light energy to glean information about cells and tissues. NIRF combined with the newly synthesized agent can image dangerous blood clots hiding inside elusive veins, most commonly within the deep tissues of the thighs and pelvis, but potentially also in the coronary arteries. The agent uses a biomarker that seeks out a peptide (the building blocks of proteins) called fibrin that is actively involved in the formation of blood clots.

Molecular imaging detects ischemic heart disease in diabetics Posted: 06 Jun 2011 10:16 AM PDT New research may lead to much-needed cardiovascular disease screening for diabetic patients at risk of ischemic heart disease, a disorder marked by significantly reduced blood flow in the heart. Ischemia of the myocardium, or cardiac muscle, can signal diminished oxygenation of the heart tissue and trigger a heart attack if left untreated.

Your brain can pay attention to something without you being aware that it's there Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:22 AM PDT Paying attention to something and being aware of it seems like the same thing -- they both involve somehow knowing the thing is there. However a new study finds that these are actually separate; your brain can pay attention to something without you being aware that it's there.

Finding answers century-old questions about platinum's catalytic properties Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:22 AM PDT Researchers now understand more about why platinum is so efficient at producing power in hydrogen fuel cells.

Engineering new weapons in the fight against juvenile diabetes Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:19 AM PDT Engineering researchers are combining automation techniques from oil refining and other diverse areas to help create a closed-loop artificial pancreas. The device will automatically monitor blood sugar levels and administer insulin to patients with type 1 diabetes, and aims to remove much of the guesswork for those living with the chronic disease.

Tens of thousands of lives could potentially be saved in U.S. by key heart failure therapies Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:19 AM PDT A U.S. national study has found that nearly 68,000 deaths potentially could be prevented each year by optimally implementing key national guideline -- recommended therapies, including critical medications and cardiac devices, for all eligible heart failure patients.

Experts recommend screening for vitamin D deficiency in at-risk populations Posted: 06 Jun 2011 09:19 AM PDT The Endocrine Society has released "Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline." The clinical practice guideline (CPG) is published in the July 2011 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), a publication of The Endocrine Society.

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