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Unscreened films like 'Babylon A.D.' a bad omen
rafer.guzman@newsday.comThis weekend's three big movies - the Vin Diesel vehicle " Babylon A.D.," the Kevin Covais comedy "College" and the spoof "Disaster Movie" - weren't screened in advance for critics. It's a common but somewhat problematic movie- studio strategy that could...Tags: Disasters, Babylon A.D., Medical Specialization, Town of Babylon, Vin Diesel
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Company reluctant to study both of its eye drugs
WASHINGTON - What does a company do when there's anecdotal evidence two of its drugs are equally effective in treating a leading cause of blindness in the elderly, one costing patients $60 per treatment and the other $2,000? In the case of Genentech Inc....Tags: Geriatric, Prescription Drugs, Medical Specialization, Medical Research, Medicine
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Ill. genetic nondiscrimination law strengthened
Associated Press WriterA new state law strengthens protections against discrimination based on the results of sophisticated genetic tests that can pinpoint someone's risk of disease, bringing Illinois in line with federal law and in some instances surpassing it. Advocates...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Minority Groups, Medical Services, Medical Specialization, George Bush
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Study outcome won't sway company on eye drug
WASHINGTON -- What does a company do when there's anecdotal evidence that two of its drugs are equally effective in treating a leading cause of blindness in the elderly, one costing patients $60 per treatment and the other $2,000? In the case of...Tags: Herb Kohl, Medicare, Prescription Drugs, Cancer, Medical Specialization
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Cells changed to produce insulin
Los Angeles TimesUsing a cocktail of proteins inserted directly into the bodies of diabetic mice, researchers have converted normal pancreas cells into insulin-producing cells in a procedure that could pave the way for treating intractable diseases and injuries using...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Animal Science, Medical Specialization, Medical Research, Heart Disease
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Scientists transform mice cells into insulin cells
Using a kind of biological alchemy, Harvard University researchers have turned one type of cell found in the pancreas of mice into the variety that secretes the hormone insulin. If the technique can be used safely in humans, it may one day provide a...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Animal Science, Therapies, Medical Specialization, Medical Research
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Diabetes researchers convert pancreas cells to produce insulin
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterInjecting a cocktail of proteins directly into the bodies of diabetic mice, researchers have converted normal pancreas cells into insulin-producing cells -- a genetic transformation that could pave the way for treating intractable diseases and injuries...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Animal Science, Medical Specialization, Medical Research, Heart Disease
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Study won't sway company to pursue cheaper eye drug option
The Associated PressWhat does a company do when there's anecdotal evidence that two of its drugs are equally effective in treating a leading cause of blindness in the elderly, one costing patients $60 per treatment and the other $2,000? In the case of Genentech Inc.,...Tags: Geriatric, Cancer, Medical Specialization, Medicine, Trials
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Teach your children well: Fish betta than Xbox
denise.flaim@newsday.comMost kids these days would rather look at an Xbox than a 10-gallon fish tank, but all is not lost. Introducing youngsters to fish-keeping can end well if you set things up for success. Since the first step is choosing species that are survivors, here...Tags: Rockville (Montgomery, Maryland), Medical Specialization
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Ask the expert: Cataract treatment
Special to The Baltimore SunThe greatest risk factor for cataracts, which occur when the eye's natural lens hardens and becomes cloudy, is aging, says Dr. Sheri Rowen, director of the Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center at Mercy Medical Center. In fact, by the time they reach the age of...Tags: Therapies, Medical Specialization, Advice, Health Treatments
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DNA, RNA data kept private
What does "genetic information" mean in the context of the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act? •It covers a worker's genetic tests, the genetic tests of his or her immediate family members, and a family history of disease or disorders. &#...Tags: Medical Specialization, Identification Technology
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Genetics cannot be employment issue
If you have the breast cancer gene, is an employer justified in not promoting you to a key job out of fear that you'll get sick? If you have diabetes, controlled by medication, should an employer be able to find that out and not hire you in assumption...Tags: Employment, Natural Science, Minority Groups, Medical Specialization, Biology
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