Aurigene, Merck Serono tie-up for discovery collaboration PharmaBiz Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:54 PM PST The Aurigene Discovery Technologies Ltd (Aurigene), a Bangalore-based integrated drug discovery services company, has entered into a discovery collaboration with the Merck Serono International S.A (Merck Serono), a global player in biotechnology, to identify small molecule drugs for the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Having Insurance Doesn't Necessarily Mean Affordable Care For MS Medical News Today Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:01 PM PST A Harvard-based study of insurance coverage involving a nationwide sampling of people with multiple sclerosis found that although they had higher than average rates of insurance coverage, many experienced financial strain related to obtaining adequate health care, including paying for their medications. The study, commissioned by the National MS Society, was conducted by Drs. [click link for full ...

Sex issues may signal other health risks AP via Yahoo! News Fri, 02 Feb 2007 4:48 PM PST Doctors shouldn't shy away from asking patients about their sex lives, a new research paper advises. Researchers say problems in the bedroom can translate into serious medical conditions, and ignoring sexual dysfunction may mean missing early indicators for heart failure, depression or other ailments, according to a paper published in Friday's issue of The Lancet.

health BRIEFS McKinney Courier-Gazette Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:12 PM PST The Lupus Disease Support Group will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Medical Center of McKinney Wysong Campus, 130 S. Central Expressway.

SNP gives free drugs pledge to long-term patients The Scotsman Fri, 02 Feb 2007 4:24 PM PST A PROMISE to abolish prescription charges for patients with chronic conditions was among policies put forward by the SNP yesterday.

Water Walker aids therapy Fargo Forum Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:15 PM PST About six years ago, Doug Johnson took up swimming to help strengthen his sports-weakened legs, knees and ankles. Just for kicks, one day he donned a pair of plastic hand paddles while swimming at the Fargo YMCA pool and was amazed by the buoyancy and resistance they provided.

Sex Issues May Signal Other Health Risks The Daily Comet Fri, 02 Feb 2007 5:03 PM PST Doctors shouldn't shy away from asking patients about their sex lives, a new research paper advises.

Activists Unite at Long-Term Care Caucus RedNova Fri, 02 Feb 2007 5:17 PM PST By Durand, Marcella The United States is undergoing a radical demographic shift that will change the face of the nation. By the 2030s there will be more than 72 million Americans over the age of 65-twice the number there is today.

Lack of Training Hurts Doctor-Patient Relationships
RedNova Fri, 02 Feb 2007 5:16 PM PST
By Anonymous About 54 million Americans have some type of disability, so it stands to reason that most physicians will see people with disabilities in their practices. However, physicians receive little training about how people with disabilities live their daily lives.