Parenting philosophies come and go, but old-fashioned values are still the best, says Binghamton University nursing professor in two new books on raising adolescents.”Kids are not just small adults,” Associate Professor Mary Muscari said. “That’s my mantra. Even teenagers don’t think like adults. They don’t have that ability, those experiences.

George W. Vetrovec, M.D., chair of cardiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, known nationally for his study and treatment of coronary artery disease, says a new technique for treating blocked coronary arteries shows promise, but is best performed by experienced physicians.The editorial review, Improving Reperfusion in Patients with Myocardial Infarction, appears in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

William F. Balistreri, MD, Editor of The Journal of Pediatrics, has been honored with the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2007 Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his sustained commitment and contribution to the AASLD as well as to the liver disease community. He is the first pediatrician to receive this annual award.”The AASLD was privileged to honor Dr.

With the official start of spring about six weeks away, for many Americans the start of allergy season is close at hand.But that doesn’t mean the sneezing and discomfort that comes with seasonal allergies has to be close at hand as well. With a bit of planning, effort and common sense, many people can limit their suffering during allergy season or perhaps even avoid it altogether, says Mark Dykewicz, M.D.

Allergic-like reactions can occur in patients (both children and adults) when given gadolinium containing contrast agents, even if they have been pre-medicated with corticosteroids and antihistamines, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor.”We pre-medicate patients at our institution who have a history of prior allergic-like reaction to gadolinium-containing contrast agents”, said Jonathan R.

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and hepatitis C virus infection (HCV), reported that clinical data on its anti-phosphatidylserine (anti-PS) monoclonal antibody bavituximab was discussed at the 10th Annual International Symposium on Anti-Angiogenic Agents (Angio 2008) in La Jolla, CA.

Experts from The Endocrine Society are available to speak with journalists about the health issues surrounding diabetes care and the management of glucose levels.

Counting sheep may not be the new yoga, but if it helps you fall asleep, then consider it a healthy practice. In recognition of National Sleep Awareness Week (NSAW) from March 3-9, Philip Gehrman, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia shares tips to help you have a fruitful 40 winks.”Enough studies now show that your brain has to work harder to do the same amount of thinking when you’re tired as when you’re rested,” said Dr. Gehrman.

Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on the millions of people already affected by sleep problems, but a few simple sleep habits can make all the difference this March 9.Approximately 70 million people in the United States are affected by a sleep problem, and it can cause serious health and lifestyle issues, according to Dr. Aparajitha Verma, a neurologist with the Sleep Disorders Center at the Methodist Neurological Institute (NI).

Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS; NASDAQ: DDSS) announced that its recently completed North American Phase III clinical trial for its once-daily formulation of the antidepressant trazodone (study 04ACL3-001) achieved statistical significance for the primary efficacy endpoint (p value of 0.0183). The study also demonstrated significantly improved patient sleep patterns in favour of trazodone.