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AssureRx introduces new pharmacogenomic test for ADHD News-Medical-Net Mon, 07 May 2012 06:42 AM PDT AssureRx Health, Inc. today announced it has launched a personalized medicine test for the growing number of children and adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The new pharmacogenomic test can assist clinicians with important medication decisions that result from genomic differences in how individual patients tolerate ADHD medications. First Edition: May 7, 2012 News-Medical-Net Mon, 07 May 2012 06:42 AM PDT Today's health policy highlights include reports detailing what's ahead this week on Capitol Hill as well as state-level developments. WSJ BLOG/Health: A.M. Vitals: Autism Shift Won't Leave Kids Behind, Study Says Nasdaq Mon, 07 May 2012 06:40 AM PDT WSJ BLOG/Health: A.M. Vitals: Autism Shift Won't Leave Kids Behind, Study Says Canadian Mental Health Association and Medicine Shoppe Canada Launch National Partnership PR Newswire Mon, 07 May 2012 06:36 AM PDT Collaboration will support CMHA's work to improve mental health for all EDMONTON, May 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Medicine Shoppe Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) kicks off CMHA's 61st annual Mental Health Week - May 7 - 13, 2012 by announcing a novel partnership designed... Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) proudly kicks off its 61st annual Mental Health Week - May 7- 13, 2012 with ... PR Newswire Mon, 07 May 2012 06:35 AM PDT TORONTO, May 7, 2012 /CNW/ - The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) kicks off today its 61st annual Mental Health Week, May 7 - 13, 2012. In support of its Mental Health Week (MHW), CMHA is holding coast-to-coast events and activities in its 120 plus locations in communities... In 9/11 cancer debate, time is of the essence Gay City News Mon, 07 May 2012 06:34 AM PDT Last week, a group of health specialists and 9/11 survivor representatives known as the Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) made a historic recommendation to the federal government to add more than 30 types of cancers to the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. It is historic because, since the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was first established shortly after the ... Wearing Orange Glasses in the Evening to Maximize Melatonin May Help Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease PRWeb Mon, 07 May 2012 06:33 AM PDT Recent studies show melatonin helps prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. Special glasses from LowBlueLights.com (Photonic Developments LLC) that block blue light, worn for a few hours before bedtime, make it possible to increase the time when melatonin is present from 7 or 8 hours to 11 or12 hours. This may shift the balance in favor of health. (PRWeb May 07, 2012) Read the full story at http ... International scientists meet in Winnipeg to discuss child health CTV Winnipeg Mon, 07 May 2012 06:32 AM PDT Scientists from around the world are gathering in Winnipeg this week in the hopes of improving children's health. Big Bike rolls into Timmins Timmins Daily Press Mon, 07 May 2012 06:29 AM PDT What can a bike do when nearly 2,500 people in the Timmins area are hospitalized each year for heart and stroke related illness? It helps the cause by raising awareness and funds. Heart disease and stroke related conditions are becoming a common health risk.[...] Mental health strategy calls for national response CBC.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 06:27 AM PDT Canada's first national mental health strategy is set to be launched on Tuesday and it will launch a call to action targeted at governments, businesses, volunteers, and health professionals.

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