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National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
NIH Launches Unique Effort to Advance Study of Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:00 -0400
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces awards to eight academic research centers to conduct collaborative studies of urologic chronic pelvic pain disorders by looking for clues outside the bladder and prostate. The total research investment for the five-year project is estimated to be up to $37.5 million.
NIDA Announces Recipients of New Avant-Garde Award for Innovative HIV/AIDS Research
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:35:00 -0400
The largest genetic analysis of its kind to date for bipolar disorder has implicated machinery involved in the balance of sodium and calcium in brain cells. Researchers supported in part by the National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, found an association between the disorder and variation in two genes that make components of channels that manage the flow of the elements into and out of cells, including neurons.
Study Reveals Link Between Apobec3 Gene and Neutralizing Antibody Response to Retrovirus
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:05:00 -0400
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that strengthens the link between a host-cell gene called Apobec3 and the production of neutralizing antibodies to retroviruses. Published in the Sept. 5 issue of "Science," the finding adds a new dimension to the set of possible explanations for why most people who are infected with HIV do not make neutralizing antibodies that effectively fight the virus.
CNN.com - Health
When sex becomes an addiction
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:31:24 -0400
"Californication" star David Duchovny made headlines for voluntarily entering rehab last week. But it wasn't for drugs or alcohol. It was for another dependency, one that affects millions of Americans but is seldom discussed: sex addiction.
FDA posts list of drugs under investigation
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:20:57 -0400
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NIH Launches Unique Effort to Advance Study of Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:00 -0400
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces awards to eight academic research centers to conduct collaborative studies of urologic chronic pelvic pain disorders by looking for clues outside the bladder and prostate. The total research investment for the five-year project is estimated to be up to $37.5 million.
NIDA Announces Recipients of New Avant-Garde Award for Innovative HIV/AIDS Research
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:35:00 -0400
The largest genetic analysis of its kind to date for bipolar disorder has implicated machinery involved in the balance of sodium and calcium in brain cells. Researchers supported in part by the National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, found an association between the disorder and variation in two genes that make components of channels that manage the flow of the elements into and out of cells, including neurons.
Study Reveals Link Between Apobec3 Gene and Neutralizing Antibody Response to Retrovirus
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:05:00 -0400
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that strengthens the link between a host-cell gene called Apobec3 and the production of neutralizing antibodies to retroviruses. Published in the Sept. 5 issue of "Science," the finding adds a new dimension to the set of possible explanations for why most people who are infected with HIV do not make neutralizing antibodies that effectively fight the virus.
CNN.com - Health
When sex becomes an addiction
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:31:24 -0400
"Californication" star David Duchovny made headlines for voluntarily entering rehab last week. But it wasn't for drugs or alcohol. It was for another dependency, one that affects millions of Americans but is seldom discussed: sex addiction.
FDA posts list of drugs under investigation
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:20:57 -0400
Read full story for latest details.
Sites:
Learning Center of Greenville, South Carolina: Non-profit agency, serving Upstate South Carolina with diagnosis and treatment of speech, hearing, and learning disorders and disabilities. A source of information.Atlantic Clinic For Communication Disorders: The Atlantic Clinic for Communication Disorders is a private clinic dedicated to providing a full range of individualized speech-language pathology services to children and adults.
Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center: CFSHC's mission to provide the highest quality speech, language and hearing services, always in a caring manner and never limited by one's ability to pay.
Communication Disability in Ageing Research Unit: University of Queensland speech pathology and audiology centre, dedicated to enhancing the communication of older individuals through quality research, teaching, and service.
Communication Disorders and Sciences: Metaguide to net resources on communication disorders, for professionals and students in speech pathology, audiology, speech science, persons with communication disabilities and their support persons.
Communication Disorders and Sciences at the University of Oregon: Coursework in the CDS program includes classes in speech, language, hearing sciences and disorders, as well as classes in counseling, cognitive rehabilitation, research methods, and service delivery. Program offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral level training in speech pathology.
Communicative Disorders Assistants Association of Canada: CDAAC is the professional association for Communicative Disorders Assistants in Canada. This site is a resource for CDAAC members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those wanting career and membership information.
HearingVision: Introduces new methods of communication assessment and therapy for people with age-related sensory losses and their communication partners. Textbooks, evaluation/rehabilitation materials and simulation apparatus are described.
Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association: MSHA promotes the quality and availability of services to persons with communicative disorders.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: This site contains information about the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one of the National Institutes of Health. The NIDCD conducts and supports research and disseminates information on disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell...
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association: Current information regarding activities and projects of this group at the University of Florida.
Oregon Speech and Hearing Association: Professional organization for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Licensure regulations, conference schedules, continuing education, and a forum.
Pediatric Oncall: Information about Speech and hearing problems in children and treatment of hearing impairment, delayed speech and speech therapy at www.pediatriconcall.com.
The Tennessee Association of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology: Joint professional association of over 1200 audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Publish a quarterly newsletter, and sponsor an annual convention.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology: Describes the department's clinical and educational offerings, which include services for adults and children and degree programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department operates the UTK Hearing and Speech Center and is affiliated with regional health care centers.
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