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Inflammation Defined

(in-fla-MAY-shun) Redness, swelling, pain, and/or a feeling of heat in an area of the body. This is a protective reaction to injury, disease, or irritation of the tissues.

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Paris Express: Ara

Published August 27, 2008, 11:26 am, Paris Express

Automotive ( top ) Tips for Road Trips With Pets (ARA) - Bringing the family pet along on a road trip may seem like a good idea - you don't have to ask friends or family to look after your pet and you can avoid the costs and concerns that go with boarding and kennels.

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Nuts and Popcorn: OK for the Colon?

Published August 27, 2008, 9:25 am, Time Magazine

Patients with diverticular disease are commonly advised to avoid nuts, popcorn and seeds, but one study questions whether there's really a link

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Desert Trail - Yucca Valley, CA: Ara

Published August 27, 2008, 7:52 am, Desert Trail

Automotive ( top ) Clint Bowyer on Motorcycle Safety (ARA) - An increase of motorcycles on the road and the fact that less than half have taken an organized rider education course, indicates a need for increased awareness of proper motorcycle safety.

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Cancer jab linked to pancreas disease

Published August 27, 2008, 3:32 am, Central Midlands & Costal Advocate

THE cervical cancer vaccine is under fresh scrutiny after three women were struck down with pancreatitis soon after receiving the injection.

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Study links skin, other cancers

Published August 26, 2008, 9:43 pm, The Post and Courier

The most common form of skin cancer may be an indicator for risk of other cancers that do not involve the skin. People with non-melanoma skin cancer have nearly two times the risk of developing other types of cancer, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients

Published August 26, 2008, 12:36 pm, MedicineNet.com

Title: After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients Category: Health News Created: 8/26/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2008

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Morphotek,(R) Inc. Expands Its Phase II Trial Site Selections in the European Union

Published August 26, 2008, 8:34 am, Centre Daily Times

Morphotek(R), Inc., a subsidiary of Eisai Corporation of North America, today announced that it has opened clinical sites in the European Union (EU) as part of the company's MORAb-009 Phase II study. The study is evaluating MORAb-009, a monoclonal antibody to mesothelin, as a first-line treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. The randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial will compare ...

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Novosom AG Acquires Exclusive License from Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for CD40-Targeted Antisense Inhibitors

Published August 26, 2008, 8:29 am, Centre Daily Times

Novosom AG today announced that it has acquired an exclusive, worldwide license from Isis Pharmaceuticals to access certain antisense inhibitors targeting CD40 mRNA for a number of indications. This deal exercises an option agreement signed in February 2007 between the two companies and provides Novosom AG with exclusive, worldwide and sub-licensable access to certain of Isis' proprietary ...

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Morphotek,(R) Inc. Expands Its Phase II Trial Site Selections in the European Union

Published August 26, 2008, 6:00 am, Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance

EXTON, Pa.----Morphotek®, Inc., a subsidiary of Eisai Corporation of North America, today announced that it has opened clinical sites in the European Union as part of the company's MORAb-009 Phase II study.

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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Published August 26, 2008, 3:30 am, WKRG News 5 Mobile

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is often a death sentence. Now some patients with early-stage disease are living longer. Watch Video

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Wed Aug 27

Atherogenesis : Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosi s : Mark A Crowther : 2005: Atherosclerosi s is no longer considered a disorder due to abnormalities in lipid metabolism. In fact, the inciting event of atherosclerosi s is likely an inflammatory insult that occurs decades before the disease becomes clinically apparent.
Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosi s : Mark A. Crowther 2005 Hematology: Atherosclerosi s is no longer considered a disorder due to abnormalities in lipid metabolism. In fact, the inciting event of atherosclerosi s is likely an inflammatory insult that occurs decades before the disease becomes clinically apparent.

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Mon Aug 25

Scientific Study On Emu Oil | Emu Oil Blog: Scientific study done with emu oil confirms its anti-inflammat ory properties
Newly uncovered cells may be critical in psoriasis: In the skin of psoriasis patients, most of the dendritic cells are inflammatory, as opposed to resident dendritic cells that are also found in healthy skin.

Sun Aug 24

Better Nutrition magazine: 10 Foods to Fight Inflammation.

Sat Aug 23

Nice Shot - New York Times: by Jessica Snyder Sachs - effect of bacteria on the immune system and illness on inflammation

Thu Aug 21

Issues to Consider Regarding Mechanical Low Back Pain: Found on BNet Written by David Seamus. Good general article.
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