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Data presented at ENDO 2013, the Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting WASHINGTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (NASDAQ: VNDA) presented additional data today at ENDO 2013, the Endocrine Society's 95(th) Annual Meeting, demonstrating that tasimelteon can entrain (synchronize) both melatonin and cortisol rhythms. This effect further confirms tasimelteon's potential to reset the master body clock and address the circadian desynchrony which is...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Some dogs’ bad habits could be a sign of canine compulsive disorder (CCD), and a new study from Tufts University and Harvard Medical School shows that structural brain abnormalities in Doberman pinschers with the disorder are similar to those seem in humans with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The results of the study suggest a new approach to understanding both OCD and the behaviors of man’s best friend. "While the study...

Group Educates Americans About Hypoparathyroidism and Supports Patients with Rare and Complex Endocrine Disorder IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hypoparathyroidism Association, the first non-profit group in the U.S. advocating exclusively for patients living with a rare disorder called hypoparathyroidism, is pleased to announce June 1 is the third annual World Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day. This observance encourages patients, physicians and caregivers to...

Illustrated preeclampsia symptoms tear pad now available, already adopted by California healthcare initiative MELBOURNE, Fla., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Preeclampsia Foundation today released the Illustrated Preeclampsia Symptoms Tear Pad, a patient education tool that was developed in collaboration with health services researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Ill. The tool effectively informs pregnant women, even those with potentially...

Helping to raise awareness about a condition that affects approximately 100 million adults worldwide. Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 It is fundamental to help “wake up America” in reference to the risks of the worldwide epidemic sleep apnea and the treatment of the disorder. Sleep apnea can affect anyone at any age and can be extremely severe in some people. It is important for those that suffer with sleep apnea and are being treated successfully, to share their stories about how...

For many individuals with rosacea, every social occasion can feel like a minefield no matter how mild their condition, according to a new survey by the National Rosacea Society (NRS). April has been designated as Rosacea Awareness Month by the NRS to alert the public to the early warning signs of this chronic and conspicuous facial disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans. (PRWEB) April 01, 2013 For many individuals with rosacea, every social occasion can feel like...

Recognizing the Impact on Families During Brain Injury Awareness Month RANDOLPH, Mass., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The learning curve is steep for parents who learn their child has been diagnosed with a brain disorder - a reality that many find incredibly daunting. Faced with all the unknowns and unanswered questions, their journey forward can often be overwhelming. New challenges await both child and family as the formal education process begins, or picks up again...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eating Disorder Hope, one of the leading websites online covering eating disorder treatment, resources and information, is proud to award The Top 25 Eating Disorder Blogs Award for 2012. In our research of the best blogs regarding disordered eating and body image issues, Eating Disorder Hope found that the blogs with a passionate commitment to helping others attain health and recovery were the ones that stood out from the crowd....

In its latest blog titled "The Autism Epidemic in America," Marble Media LLC’s Mommyhotspot.com is asking readers for their experiences with Autism, and asks and input on the results of a new study that finds some children outgrow autism. Fort Lee, NJ (PRWEB) January 18, 2013 In the latest blog from Marble Media LLC’s Mommyhotspot.com readers are being called upon to share experiences with autism and discuss the ever-changing dialogue on the disorder in an effort to...

Last year a clinical trial of L-DOPA -- a mainstay of Parkinson's disease therapy -- was launched for Angelman syndrome, a rare intellectual disorder that shares similar motor symptoms such as tremors and difficulty with balance. The clinical trial is based on a 10-year-old case report showing benefit with the drug, but few studies since have explored the neurological justification for using L-DOPA to treat parkinsonian features in Angelman syndrome. New research from the University of...