Actuarial tables paint scary picture of possible McCain-Palin administration Oct 3, 2008
(Medical University of South Carolina at Charleston). This should give us pause when we note that, if John McCain is elected president, just a heartbeat away from the presidency is Sarah Palin. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Pharmacist with a heart Sep 22, 2008
Mr. Bryant gets two to five students a month from either Georgia, University of South Carolina or the Medical University of South Carolina. "They're pharmacists, they just don't have their license yet. Getting the hands-on clinical experience. That's an asset for us, no pay but they're here to serve people," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
ADD ups teen drivers' risks Sep 17, 2008
Barkley, a psychiatry professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, is a widely recognized expert on ADD and driving. He has investigated the topic for 15 years and conducted a half-dozen studies, some of which have been published in peer-reviewed journals. (CNN)
Fund will stay open after loss Sep 14, 2008
Robbie Moore, 1, died at Children's Hospital Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston while awaiting a heart transplant. He died from a brain hemorrhage as the result of a blood thinner taken in preparation for a mandatory procedure, his grandmother Lynn Lambert said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Anti-tumor therapy with endoscopic ultrasound may fight cancer more safely and effectively Sep 13, 2008
"Curvilinear endosonography will likely become the dominant technology within the field of EUS," said co-chairman of EUS2008, Robert Hawes, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Peter Cotton Chair for Endoscopic Innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina. "The potential for accurate diagnosis using ultrasound-guided biopsy, precise staging with high resolution ultrasound images and then the enormous opportunity for new therapies with the curvilinear endoscope is why we are focusing this... (EurekAlert!)
Clerk battles cancer: Mizell says she has not time for pity party, will win the war Sep 10, 2008
Also, after spending time at the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina these last couple of weeks and seeing the number of people there, it is more of why not me. It is her, she said, and the diagnosis is cancer. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Free drug samples may end up costing uninsured more Sep 5, 2008
Co-researchers for this study were Jonathan B. Woods, M.D., and James L. Wofford, M.D., M.S., both of Wake Forest Baptist; Richard Mansfield, M.D., M.S., of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center; and William P. Moran, M.D., M.S., of the Medical University of South Carolina. Media Relations Contacts: Jessica Guenzel, , (336) 716-3487; Bonnie Davis, , (336) 716-4977; or Shannon Koontz, , (336) 716-4587. (EurekAlert!)
Does Skin Cancer Lead To Other Cancers? Sep 2, 2008
Researchers, led by Jiping Chen, MD, PhD, of the National Cancer Institute and Anthony Alberg, PhD, MPH, at the Medical University of South Carolina looked at data from 19,174 people listed in a Maryland county (Washington County) cancer registry. They followed people with and without nonmelanoma skin cancer for more than 16 years from 1989 to 2005, to see the risk of developing other types of malignancies (non-skin cancers). (CBS News)
1 in jail; 1 sought in death Sep 2, 2008
The crash killed 13-year-old Shayne Odermatt, a pupil at Schofield Middle School in Aiken, and injured three family members, who were taken to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. The coroner's office will release a cause of death this week, Assistant Coroner Tamara Willard said Sunday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Men shared same heart, wife, death Sep 2, 2008
On March 20, after four days in the trauma unit at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, Cheryl agreed to take Mr. Cottle off life support and donate his organs. About 60 miles to the southwest, 57-year-old Sonny Graham got the call he had been waiting more than a year for. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Across the area Sep 1, 2008
The other three passengers were listed in serious condition Sunday afternoon at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. The coroner's office will release a cause of death this week, Assistant Coroner Tamara Willard said Sunday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Barnwell players dies after heatstroke Sep 1, 2008
He was examined at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and was held there at least two days for observation. Barnwell High principal Linda Zionkowski said counselors would be at the high school Tuesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2 Men, 2 Suicides, 1 Heart And 1 Widow Aug 31, 2008
On March 20, after four days in the trauma unit at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, Cheryl, at the urging of her father-in-law, agreed to take Terry off life support and donate his organs. About 60 miles to the southwest, 57-year-old Sonny Graham got the call he had been waiting more than a year for. (CBS News -- US)
History Of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Is Associated With Increased Risk For Subsequent Malignancies Aug 29, 2008
D., of the Medical University of South Carolina and colleagues analyzed data from a prospective cohort study called CLUE II, which was established in Washington County, Md. in 1989. (Science Daily)
Skin Cancer May Signal Cancers to Come Aug 28, 2008
ABC News: Skin Cancer May Foretell Cancers to Come (ABC News)
Benign skin cancers may be 'warning sign' Aug 27, 2008
"It seems like non-melanoma skin cancer, even though it is a non-fatal disease, may be a warning sign for increased risk of other, more serious cancers," said Anthony Alberg, a researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, whose study appears in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Ups Risk for Other Cancers Aug 27, 2008
"That's not just cancer related to melanoma or other skin cancers," noted lead researcher Anthony Alberg, from the Medical University of South Carolina. In this study, the increased risk was seen for lung cancer, colon and breast cancer, Alberg said. (Washington Post)
Endowed chair to lead cancer program Aug 24, 2008
Thomas will lead the CoEE in Gastrointestinal Cancer Diagnostics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)/Hollings Cancer Center ... The CoEE Program was established in 2002 to help create well-paying jobs and enhanced economic opportunities for South Carolinians through the creation of research centers at the state s three research universities (Clemson University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Big fight for Lil' Wayne: 4-year-old battles rare type of lung cancer Aug 22, 2008
The on-call physician sent the family to the Medical University of South Carolina, where doctors ordered a CT scan and found a softball-sized tumor in the 4-year-old s right lung. The doctor listened to the lung, but found that the excessively large mass was rendering it silent. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Women doctor shares journey into heart of Islam Aug 18, 2008
Despite misgivings about women - even doctors - being treated as invisible in the country, the 40-year-old assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina says she took a chance and stayed there for two years. Reflecting on her experiences almost decade later, she sees her memoir, "In the Land of Invisible Women," as part of a needed "jihad of the pen" by articulate, moderate Muslims. (The Trentonian, NJ)
'Fighters' refuse to give up Aug 16, 2008
About 350 children undergo heart transplant surgery each year, said Dr. Jeremy Ringewald, the medical director for heart transplants at Children's Hospital Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where Robbie is being treated. Only about 60 of those children are younger than age 1 and suffering from cardiomyopathy. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Naltrexone for the Management of Alcohol Dependence Aug 14, 2008
From the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs and the Charleston Alcohol Research Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. Address reprint requests to Dr. Anton at the Charleston Alcohol Research Center, Medical University of South Carolina, 67 President St., P.O. Box-MSC861 250861, Charleston, SC 29425, or at antonr@musc. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Perry wedding (204) Aug 13, 2008
The bride, a 2005 graduate of Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, is completing her fourth year in Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. The groom is a 2004 graduate of Clemson University, Clemson, SC and is in his fourth year of the MD/PhD Program at MUSC.. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Project Okurase gets international support to aid children Aug 13, 2008
Dr. Cynthia Cupit Swenson of the Family Services Research Centre of the Medical University of South Carolina, United States of America and a co-Director of the Project said they are recruiting the residents to offer them the necessary training to make them better placed handle the project ... Dr. Swenson said Project Okurase is a joint venture between Nkabom Artists and Craftspeople Association, an NGO in Accra, Gethsemani Circle of Friends from South Carolina, USA and the Medical University of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
DOING RIGHT: Local pharmacist profiled in national publication Aug 11, 2008
Lee received his bachelor's degree in biology from South Carolina State University in 1998 and in 2004 received his doctorate in pharmacy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He is currently a pharmacy manager at Walgreens. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
How Light Deprivation Causes Depression Aug 8, 2008
Principal investigator Gary Aston-Jones, now at the Medical University of South Carolina, speculates that the dark-induced effects stem from a disruption of the body s clock. When the circadian system is not receiving normal light, that in turn might lead to changes in brain systems that regulate mood, he says. (Scientific American)
Right Place + Right Time Can Trigger Drinking Aug 1, 2008
16, 2001) Viewing pictures of alcoholic beverages activates the prefrontal cortex and the anterior thalamus in alcoholics but not in moderate drinkers, report Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). (May 27, 2003) Brain changes that occur with cocaine use and the tendency toward relapse may be reduced by a behavioral treatment using extinction training--a form of conditioning that removes the reward associated. (Science Daily)
Poirier to be honored by UW-Eau Claire Jul 30, 2008
She received certification as a nurse midwife from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1984 and did a fellowship at Holy Family Birth Center in Weslaco, Texas, in 1985. She served as a staff nurse-midwife at Ramsey Clinic in St. Paul, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Fantasy author Jordan dies at 58 Jul 29, 2008
Jordan - whose real name was James Oliver Rigney Junior - died at the Medical University of South Carolina. His personal assistant, Maria Simons, said the disease caused the walls of his heart to thicken. (Yahoo News -- Literature and Authors)
Father Donald F. Wilger Jul 25, 2008
Updated Jul 24, 2008 - 11:24:11 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Nearly 3 percent of teen girls assaulted Jul 23, 2008
She and her colleagues at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, found that teenagers who said theyd been the victims of dating violence were nearly four times more likely to have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or major depression. Overall, these findings suggest that dating violence in adolescence is a significant public health issue to address, particularly for older adolescent girls, the researchers report in the Journal of the American... (MSNBC -- Health)
Female soldiers cite sexual assaults Jul 22, 2008
Connie Best, a clinical psychologist and professor at the Medical University of South Carolina who retired from the Navy Reserves, said people typically think of sexual harassment as someone making a comment about someone's appearance, but it goes well beyond that. In a war environment, living and working with someone exhibiting harassing behavior can potentially have long-term effects on troops' health and performance. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Battle of the Booze: New Medication... Jul 21, 2008
Topiramate: In a 14-week trial involving 371 male and female alcoholics, researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina along with their colleagues at the University of Virginia Health System discovered that topiramate adminstered at a dose up to 300 mg/day decreased heavy drinking. Research published in the peer-reviewed journal, (June 9, 2008 edition) indicates that it also lowers the liver enzymes, plasma cholesterol, body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by... (Suite101.com)
Brain Chemical Shown To Induce Both Desire And Dread Jul 13, 2008
"It has always been assumed that discrete neurotransmitters might separate fear from desire, but this report shows that transmitters such as dopamine play a constant role and that the anatomy is providing for emotional discretion," said Peter Kalivas, PhD, at the Medical University of South Carolina, who was unaffiliated with the study. Berridge speculates that disruption of dopamine neurotransmission in one region of the nucleus accumbens may be a mechanism for pathological excesses of fear in... (Science Daily)
Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You Jul 5, 2008
(SOURCES: Dana E. King, M.D., professor of family medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston; Stephanie Chiuve, Sc ... King, a professor of family medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, is one of several researchers who have proven in recent years that it's never too late to get healthy -- and that adopting better habits even in midlife translates to less disease and a longer life. (Health-Finder)
Your Health: High fat diets may be bad for your brain Jun 27, 2008
In an article published in the June issue of the Journal of Alzheimer s Disease, scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina and Arizona State University offered evidence supporting a strong link between diet and brain function. The researchers reported that middle-age laboratory rats consuming a diet rich in cholesterol and saturated fat for just eight weeks showed significant declines in working memory. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Rivaroxaban after Total Hip Arthroplasty Jun 26, 2008
stra, Gothenburg, Sweden (B.I.E.); Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark (L.C.B.); Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston (R.J.F.); Institute of Experimental Oncology and Therapy Research, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany (S.H.); Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands (M.V.H.); Thrombosis Research Institute, and Barts and the London School of Medicine, London (A.K.K.); Bayer HealthCare, Wuppertal, Germany (T.J.B., H.B., E.M., F.M.); and... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Mosquito repel Jun 23, 2008
A link cannot be ruled out, but "in general, I think it's a safe product to use," says James Roberts of the Medical University of South Carolina. The pediatrics group recommends that parents consider how long a child will be outside and choose a concentration of DEET (up to 30%) that will last that long. "A 10% product is going to protect a kid for two hours, and often that's all you need," Karr says. (USA Today -- News)
Vitamin D Linked To Colon Cancer Survival Jun 21, 2008
Other authors of the study include Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD, MPH, of Dana-Farber; Kana Wu, MD, PhD, and Edward Giovannucci, MD, ScD, of the Harvard School of Public Health; Diane Feskanich, ScD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Bruce Hollis, PhD, of the Medical University of South Carolina. The research was supported by grants from the National Cancer Institute. (Science Daily)
Houston ISD police chief selected to take over Galveston PD Jun 21, 2008
Before taking the Houston school district police chief job in 2006, Wiley worked as the chief in Denton for four years, headed the police department at the Medical University of South Carolina from 1998 to 2001 and also worked the Charleston, Mt. Pleasant and Georgetown police departments in South Carolina. This story is available through KHOU, Ch. (KHOU.com, TX)
Early detection of Alzheimer's in the pipeline Jun 21, 2008
The team which involves UQ's Brain Institute, the Centre for Magnetic Resonance, the Centre for Integrated Preclinical Drug Development/TetraQ and the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, as well as the Neuroscience Institute of the Medical University of South Carolina, have been lauded for their success in winning the funds. The researchers will use brain imaging equipment from both universities as part of the "sister states" of Queensland and South Carolina biotechnology... (News-Medical.net)
Memory Loss Linked to Poor Diet Jun 19, 2008
In a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Alzheimers Disease, researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have linked memory loss to a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Collaboration between two laboratories at MUSC and one at Arizona State University led researchers to discover that rodents that were fed a diet high in cholesterol and saturated fat displayed impairment in working memory. (Newsmax)
Mutation Related To ADHD Drug Metabolism Discovered Jun 16, 2008
15, 2008) Researchers within the Darby Children s Research Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have discovered a gene mutation directly involved in the metabolism of the most common and perhaps most known medication used to treat ADHD, methylphenidate (MPH), or Ritalin ... Researchers within the Darby Children s Research Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have discovered a gene mutation directly involved in the metabolism of the most common and... (Science Daily)
Read more... Jun 10, 2008
Frederick Nolte, professor of laboratory medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, will give the first talk, on the role of the laboratory in the detection and prevention of health care-associated infections. For more information, see or call Mimi Makward at 386-2906 or 373-3488. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Data To Be Presented at ASCO Supports Potential of Peregrine's Cotara(R) for the Treatment of Brain Cancer Jun 1, 2008
In addition to the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona are participating in the trial. A fourth study site was recently initiated at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. (PR Newswire)
'THERE'S A LOT TO BE GAINED': Telemedicine system to improve acute stroke care access for patients May 27, 2008
The vascular neurologist is leading a unique effort that is using telemedicine to link small, rural hospitals with experts in stroke care at the Medical University of South Carolina. The program is called Remote Evaluation of Acute Ischemic Stroke, or REACH.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Family takes this race one step at a time May 24, 2008
He was taken to Charleston and was admitted to the Medical University of South Carolina for further testing. The preliminary results were good and Brandon is back home in Rock Hill, with more treatments coming in the next few weeks. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Douse that fire in your belly! May 18, 2008
A snippet of news put out by a news wire outlined that at the Medical University of South Carolina, 20 volunteers were recently invited to eat a 690-calorie meal consisting of a chicken burger, French fries on two separate days. The first meal they scarfed down in five minutes flat. (India Times, India)
The Dietitian Magician: Avoid the great white hazards May 15, 2008
After graduating valedictorian from the Medical University of South Carolina, she worked as a family physician for 14 years and established the wellness consulting firm, Just Wellness LLC in 2002. She now serves on the healthy South Carolina coalition, spokeswoman for Ruby Tuesday restaurants and assists with corporate wellness trainings. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Emphasys Medical to Present VENT Clinical Trial Data at ATS 2008 May 13, 2008
Monday, May 19, 8:30 a.m., Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 715A -- Charlie Strange, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina will present on the relation of FEV1/FVC and Fissure Integrity in the VENT Study. Monday, May 19, 3:10 p.m., Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Hall G -- Frank Sciurba, M.D., will present on Bronchoscopic Methods for Palliation of Emphysema. (PR Newswire)
UAB wins $20M grant to study area's high stroke death rates May 9, 2008
The study is a research partnership that includes UAB's departments of epidemiology, biostatistics and preventative medicine, UAB's Center for Aging, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the Alabama Neurological Institute in Birmingham, the Medical University of South Carolina and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Related Industry News. (Birmingham Business Journal)
* Exercise: the closest thing to healths magic bullet May 6, 2008
With regular exercise, the body seeks to continue staying active, wrote Tsai, an assistant professor of neurosciences at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She recommended an exercise program tailored to the persons current abilities, daily needs, medication schedule, side effects and response to treatment. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lasik worries? Some may see better with alternatives May 2, 2008
Some patients are just not a cornea laser eye surgery patient, stresses Dr. Kerry Solomon of the Medical University of South Carolina, a spokesman for the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. There are still other options for them. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Reports don't tell whole story of child sex abuse Apr 21, 2008
There is evidence that pedophiles make up a minority of child molesters, said Elizabeth Letourneau, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. "The majority of sex offenders do not re-offend," she said. (Florida Times-Union)
TEAMWORK MAKING DREAMS WORK: EXPORT Center making inroads in Orangeburg County against cervical cancer, HIV/AIDS rates Apr 15, 2008
Two other EXPORT Center grants have been awarded in previous years, including one between South Carolina State University and the Medical University of South Carolina to address metabolic syndrome. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that Orangeburg County ranks third in the state for HIV/AIDS cases, based on DHEC's Surveillance Report through December 2006. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Drug Used To Treat Bipolar Disorder Has Potential For Treating Alcohol Dependence Apr 8, 2008
"Aripiprazole is an unusual drug in that it has different pharmacological effects at different doses and it might do one thing acutely and another during chronic dosing," said Raymond F. Anton, Distinguished University Professor and director of the Clinical Neurobiology Laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. "In general, it appears to have the potential to reduce drinking if you get the dose right for an individual patient. More work needs to be done to 'fine tune' its... (Science Daily)
ASCRS to participate in and co-fund study on post-lasik quality of life with US FDA Apr 8, 2008
Joint LASIK Study Task Force and professor of ophthalmology, Medical University of South Carolina. The study will give us invaluable insight on the many and diverse factors that make up quality of life. (EurekAlert!)
Pediatricians alerted to the developmental nature of underage drinking in special journal supplement Apr 7, 2008
Alcohol treatment outcome studies discussed by Deborah Deas, M.D., M.P.H., professor of psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, include family-based interventions, motivational interviewing, behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and limited pharmacotherapy studies. These papers comprehensively address the complex relationship between development and underage drinking, noted Vivian B. Faden, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
One heart links two men in life and death Apr 7, 2008
Rhoad said Cottle was on life support at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, so his organs could be donated. Graham got a call from the hospital when Cottle was taken off life support. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Business • Augusta businessman becomes inventor Mar 29, 2008
Georgia's is in Atlanta at the Georgia Institute of Technology; South Carolina's is in Charleston at the Medical University of South Carolina. Source: The United States Patent and Trademark Office. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Daddy dilemma? Mar 27, 2008
"In general, I view making technologies available to individuals as a good thing ... but there may be other problems looming," said Dr. Robert Sade, director of the Institute of Human Values in Health Care at the Medical University of South Carolina. Consumers should be careful that their genetic makeup is only examined for paternity and not to identify genes for disease, Sade said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Knee-replacement recommendations may favor men Mar 20, 2008
" Today in Health & Science Start drinking alcohol at middle age? Several recent studies have found that moderate drinking is associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease. Now a new study, published in the March issue of The American Journal of Medicine, suggests that teetotalers who begin having a drink or two a day in middle age may also get significant benefit. The researchers followed 7,697 healthy men and women ages 45 to 64 enrolled in a large study of atherosclerotic illness,... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
HCPD could use help in 20-year-old case gone cold Mar 19, 2008
According to other reports at the time of her death, Valentine's body was sent to the Medical University of South Carolina for an autopsy. According to another report, Valentine lived her entire life in the Freemont Community in Longs. (Loris Scene, SC)
Doctor: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Can Be Prevented. Mar 19, 2008
He attended the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his internship and neurosurgical residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. For over a quarter of a century, he practiced in the demanding field of neurosurgery in addition to having a nutritional practice. (Newsmax)
Researchers identify link between chlamydia and cervical cancer Mar 19, 2008
D., assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), followed HPV infections in 68 women with existing STDs to examine how it was affected by genital infections over a two-year period. It was found that HPV infections lasted longer if Chlamydia also was present. (TopNews)
