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Temple University School of Medicine

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Name: Temple University School of Medicine

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Workers' Comp Physician Earns Back-to-Back Honors

Neil R. Schultz MD of Fort Myers has been awarded by Castle Connolly Medical as one of America’s Top Doctors in 2013 in his specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation and his expertise in pain management. This is the second straight Top Doctor ... [Published Naples Daily News - May 14 2013]

Entities: Workers, Physician, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehab..., Naples, Patient

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

New Research: Sparking Up Fights HIV

According to a report published by the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, new research shows that compounds related to THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, appear to weaken HIV-1 infections. The study also suggests that killing HIV-1 in this manner may ... [Published Edge Miami - May 14 2013]

Entities: HIV/AIDS, Tetrahydrocannabinol, White Blood Cell

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

Synthetic Compounds From Marijuana Appear to Fight HIV

Synthetic anti-inflammatory compounds derived from the active ingredient of marijuana appear to show potential as anti-HIV agents, Wired.co.uk reports. Publishing their findings in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, researchers from Temple University School ... [Published POZ.com - May 07 2013]

Entities: HIV/AIDS, Marijuana, macrophage, Tetrahydrocannabinol, Receptor

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Daniel P. Bednarik, Ph.D. Joins BioHealth Innovation Commercial Relevance Advisory Board (CRAB).

Daniel Bednarik, Biotechnology Professional and Cardiovascular/Infectious Disease expert joins BioHealth Innovation's Commercial Relevance Advisory Board (CRAB). Daniel Bednarik, Biotechnology Professional and Cardiovascular/Infectious Disease expert ... [Published PRWeb - May 06 2013]

Entities: CRAB, Advisory Board, Cardiome Pharma Corp, Doctor of Philosophy

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 2 reports

Cannabis As HIV Suppressant?

Preliminary research looks promising:The [cannabinoid type-2 receptor] in [white blood cell] macrophages is stimulated normally when THC enters the bloodstream, so nothing unusual there. However, it appears that macrophages that have their CB2 receptor ... [Published Atlantic Monthly - May 02 2013]

Entities: macrophage, Cannabis, Receptor, HIV/AIDS

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Knowing the signs of a heart attack can save a life

If youâve never had a heart attack, you may picture it as youâve seen it depicted in the movies: the sudden, sharp chest pain, staggering and eventual collapse. Actually, the signs of a heart attack are much more subtle and are not the same for every ... [Published Register-Guard - May 02 2013]

Entities: Heart Attack, CHEST PAIN, dyspnea

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Temple scientists weaken HIV infection in immune cells using synthetic agents

(Philadelphia, PA) HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is notorious for hiding within certain types of cells, where it reproduces at a slowed rate and eventually gives rise to chronic inflammation, despite drug therapy. But researchers at Temple University ... [Published EurekAlert! - May 01 2013]

Entities: HIV/AIDS, Temple University School of Medicine, macrophage

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Emergencies, Do YOU know what to do?

San Bernardino - Do you know what to do in the first five minutes of an emergency? Why the first five minutes? Because that is the time period when you recognize there is an emergency, contact 9-1-1 for help and wait for the emergency responders to arrive. ... [Published Highland Community News - May 02 2013]

Entities: emergency, Temple University School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

60 Temple Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Philadelphia Magazine

) – Sixty (60) Temple physicians have been named to Philadelphia magazine’s annual “Top Doctors” list. Nominated by their professional peers, the physicians on the list practice at Temple University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center and Jeanes Hospi ... [Published Fox Chase Cancer Center - May 01 2013]

Entities: Oncology, Pulmonary Disease, Temple University School of Medicine, Temple University, gynecologic

First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

8 ways to stop ‘silent killer’

Too serious to ignoreThe implications of , or hypertension, are too serious to ignore. Medical experts have named stroke, congestive heart failure, heart attack, atherosclerosis (“hardening of the arteries”), aneurysm, kidney disease, disease of the retina, ... [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - Apr 27 2013]

Entities: Hypertension, Diet, Veganism, Potassium, Sodium

First reported Apr 26 2013 - Updated Apr 26 2013 - 1 reports

Laura Wortman Appointed UMMS Foundation VP

Laura K. WortmanLaura K. Wortman has been appointed vice president for development at the University of Maryland Medical System Foundation (UMMSF). Wortman will have leadership responsibility for the central development operations of UMMSF, which generates ... [Published Citybizlist - Apr 26 2013]

Entities: Donor, Appointed, University of Maryland

First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Intractable seizures halted with experimental treatment for rare pediatric 'Pretzel syndrome'

PHILADELPHIA - With a better understanding of underlying mechanisms that cause a rare neurodevelopmental disorder in the Old Order Mennonite population, referred to as Pretzel syndrome, a new study reports that five children were successfully treated ... [Published EurekAlert! - Apr 24 2013]

Entities: Pretzel syndrome, Seizures, PENN Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

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...Bhinder and Hakim Djaballah, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterSloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY, present their work in the article "An Arrayed Genome-Scale Lentiviral-Enabled Short Hairpin RNA Screen Identifies Lethal and Rescuer Gene Candidates."

Innovative screening method uses RNA interference technology to identify 'lethal' and 'rescuer' g ... [Published Brightsurf Science News - May 18 2013]

...Yuri Persidsky, a researcher involved in the work from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine. "As compounds like these are improved further and made widely available, we will continue to explore their potential to fight other viral diseases that are notoriously difficult to treat."

New Research: Sparking Up Fights HIV [Published Edge Miami - May 14 2013]

Persidsky added, "From our perspective we were in a better position for in vitro research. We have interesting models and were able to take advantage of our colleagues' knowledge of receptors and cannabinoids to make a unique contribution."

HIV/AIDS: Temple scientists weaken HIV infection in immune cells using synthetic agents [Published NewsRX - May 13 2013]

...According to news reporting originating in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by NewsRx editors, the research stated, "Multidimensional proteins such as glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) exhibit distinct activities unrelated to their originally identified functions. Apart from glycolysis, GAPDH participates in iron metabolism, membrane trafficking, histone biosynthesis, the maintenance of DNA integrity and receptor mediated cell signaling."

Recent Reports from Temple University School of Medicine Highlight Findings in Proteomics [Published NewsRX - May 10 2013]

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Innovative screening method uses RNA interferen... [Published Brightsurf Science News - May 18 2013]
PENNSYLVANIA: Scientists Weaken HIV Infection i... [Published AEGIS - May 17 2013]
Workers' Comp Physician Earns Back-to-Back Honors [Published Naples Daily News - May 14 2013]
New Research: Sparking Up Fights HIV [Published Edge Miami - May 14 2013]
HIV/AIDS: Temple scientists weaken HIV infectio... [Published NewsRX - May 13 2013]
Recent Reports from Temple University School of... [Published NewsRX - May 10 2013]
Synthetic Compounds From Marijuana Appear to Fi... [Published POZ.com - May 07 2013]
Researchers Have Discovered Synthetic Agents Us... [Published MediLexicon - May 07 2013]
Daniel P. Bednarik, Ph.D. Joins BioHealth Innov... [Published PRWeb - May 06 2013]
Knowing the signs of a heart attack can save a ... [Published Register-Guard - May 02 2013]
Cannabis As HIV Suppressant? [Published Atlantic Monthly - May 02 2013]
Cannabis As HIV Suppressant? [Published The Daily Dish \| By Andrew Sullivan - May 02 2013]
Synthetic anti-inflammatory substances related ... [Published News-Medical.Net - May 02 2013]
HIV infection weakened using synthetic agents [Published News Track India - May 02 2013]
Emergencies, Do YOU know what to do? [Published Highland Community News - May 02 2013]
Temple scientists weaken HIV infection in immun... [Published EurekAlert! - May 01 2013]
Study: cannabis compound might have use as an H... [Published Wired.co.uk - May 01 2013]
60 Temple Physicians Named “Top Doctors” by Phi... [Published Fox Chase Cancer Center - May 01 2013]
Synthetic derivatives of THC may weaken HIV-1 i... [Published EurekAlert! - Apr 30 2013]
Exercise, diet could prevent sleep apnea from w... [Published Daily Local News - Apr 29 2013]
Wareham Orthopedic Associates joins Southcoast ... [Published Wicked Local Wareham - Apr 27 2013]
8 ways to stop ‘silent killer’ [Published Philippine Daily Inquirer - Apr 27 2013]
Laura Wortman Appointed UMMS Foundation VP [Published Citybizlist - Apr 26 2013]
Intractable seizures halted with experimental t... [Published Science Daily - Apr 24 2013]
Intractable seizures halted with experimental t... [Published EurekAlert! - Apr 24 2013]
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Exercise, diet may curb sleep apnea [Published Trinidad Guardian - Apr 20 2013]
Exercise, diet may keep sleep apnea from worsening [Published Orlando Sentinel - Apr 18 2013]
Takeda holds experts’ summit on hypertension [Published Philippine Star - Apr 18 2013]

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Cannabis As HIV Suppressant? [Published The Daily Dish \| By Andrew Sullivan - May 02 2013] Preliminary research looks promising: The [cannabinoid type-2 receptor] in [white blood cell] macrophages is stimulated normally when THC enters the bloodstream, so nothing unusual there. However, it appears that macrophages that have their CB2 receptor ...

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Leading Cancer Center Administrator/Scientist R... [Published PR Newswire: Policy & Public Interest - Dec 03 2012]