TORONTO, ONTARIO –
Conquest Resources Limited (TSX VENTURE: CQR) reports that it has received a Summons from the Office of the Attorney General of Ontario – Ministry of Labour, Legal Services Branch under the Occupational Health and Safety Act containing charges under that legislation relating to an accident that occurred on December 24, 2007 at its joint venture exploration project at King Bay, Sturgeon Lake, Ontario whereby an independent contractor Read the rest of this entry »

CARPINTERIA, Calif.
,
Jan. 22
/PRNewswire/ — The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) announced today that it has been awarded national accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
Washington, DC
-based Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Read the rest of this entry »

each year allows “thousands” of medical devices onto the market with “only cursory review and with no clear evidence that they help patients.” According to the
, physicians “are free to use those products as they see fit, without telling patients that the devices are not proved.”
“frequently” provides higher Medicare payments to physicians who use such products “as a way to compensate them for the extra time and expense of adopting new procedures,” Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on: Friday, 7 November 2008, 09:00 CST
CV Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, has announced that the FDA has approved a new, first line indication for Ranexa for the treatment of chronic angina.
The new labeling also provides information showing that Ranexa reduced arrhythmias including ventricular arrhythmias, new onset atrial fibrillation and a potentially dangerous slow heartbeat known as bradycardia in patients with coronary Read the rest of this entry »

POTENTIAL-KILLER male cancers, how many Newham men are affected and how services for the diseases in the borough are provided and could be improved are to be probed.
Prostate and testicular cancers will come under the microscope during the investigation by Newham Council’s Health Scrutiny Commission and their bid to boost men’s health.
A report to them said: “Men’s health has become a nationwide concern in recent years. Nationally trends indicate Read the rest of this entry »

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I keep hearing that Viagra is available on the Internet, and that I don’t even need a prescription when I buy it that way. It sounds like a great way to save money, but are there any reasons this would not be a good idea? What are the potential risks when ordering prescriptions online?
Although ordering Viagra online may appear less expensive, the cost to your health could be quite high. Ordering prescription drugs online has many Read the rest of this entry »

Since September, at least 488 people nationally 0000have been affected by a salmonella outbreak that has been traced to a rare source, peanut butter.
Three cases have been reported in Mississippi, the closest being in Forrest County near Hattiesburg. One case has been reported in Alabama.
District health officer, Dr. Rebecca “Tree” James of the Mississippi Health Department says that most people will only show mild symptoms, but conditions may Read the rest of this entry »

NEW YORK — In one of his final acts as President, George W. Bush on Tuesday named Mets general manager Omar Minaya to his Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for a term spanning the next 16 months.
The council is an advisory committee of volunteer citizens who advise the President about physical activity, fitness and sports. Through its programs and partnerships with public, private and non-profit organizations, the council serves as a catalyst Read the rest of this entry »

12:00 AM CST on Wednesday, November 26, 2008
jroberson@dallasnews.com
Sharon Alt remembers receiving a panicked phone call from her daughter three years ago.
Her then-22-year-old daughter, uninsured and in excruciating pain from an infection, was about to receive treatment in the emergency room. Ms. Alt asked to speak to the doctor.
“My first question was, ‘Does this have to be done in the emergency room or can she go into the doctor’s office Read the rest of this entry »

, the
reports. According to the
, HIV tests were conducted among 599 men at universities and gay bars throughout Edinburgh, and 33 men tested positive for HIV. Of these men, 12 were unaware that they were living with the virus. The study said, “A high proportion of the HIV-positive men were undiagnosed and not receiving benefits of clinical care.” The study also said clinics should “proactively” offer testing to decrease the number of undiagnosed Read the rest of this entry »