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Diseases and Conditions
Cancer Predisposition From Gene Variant Shows Strong Gender Bias
CINCINNATI—Cancer predisposition resulting from the presence of a specific gene variant shows a strong gender bias, researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have demonstrated.
Heart study shows many suffer poor quality of life
The world's largest quality of life study of chronic angina patients attending general practice clinics has revealed that almost one in three experience frequent chest pain, which affects their daily life....Women with Atrial Fibrillation Are at Significantly Higher Risk of Stroke and Death Compared to Men and Receive Less Attention
(CHICAGO) – Even though the incidence of atrial fibrillation is higher in men than women, a review of past studies and medical literature completed by cardiac experts at Rush University Medical Center shows that women are more likely than men to experience symptomatic attacks, a higher frequency of recurrences, and significantly higher heart rates during atrial fibrillation, which increases the risk of stroke....UC San Diego Clinical Trial Offers Depression Treatment Through Innovative Approaches
By Debra Kain -- Major depressive disorder affects nearly 340 million people worldwide and as many as 20 percent of those patients are resistant to treatment. A team of psychiatrists at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center is studying two novel approaches – one utilizing a drug and one a procedure – to better help those affected by depression. ...Lung Cancer Suppresses miR-200 to Invade and Spread
Findings present possible avenue for preventing metastasis ...New Genetic Link Between Cardiac Arrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction Identified
Two Genes Represent Potential Drug Targets for Both Heart and Endocrine Disease ...Oxygen-Saturated Blood Reduces Levels of Damaged Heart Tissue Following Acute Myocardial Infarction
Study led by Gregg Stone, M.D., published in Circulation...Study Published in The Lancet Showed Significant Survival Benefit for Patients Facing Deadly Form of Lung Cancer
Study Evaluated Lilly's ALIMTA(R) (pemetrexed for injection) versus Placebo as Maintenance Therapy in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients ...UT scientists discover link between protein and lung disease
HOUSTON - In a development that could lead to a novel approach to the treatment of a devastating lung disease, biochemists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston report they are the first to link the osteopontin (OPN) protein to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....CMO better for severe respiratory failure
Patients with severe acute respiratory failure from conditions such as swine flue should be treated with extracorporeal membrane reoxygenation (ECMO) rather than conventional ventilation to improve their chances of survival without disability. ...Log in
- FDA Issues Early Communication about Ongoing Safety Review of Weight Loss Drug Orlistat
- Could standard treatment for traumatic brain injury be wrong?
- Scientists Take Early Steps Toward Mapping Epigenetic Variability
- Scientists discover a new way to kill cancer
- Site for alcohol's action in the brain discovered
- Study reveals major genetic differences between blood and tissue cells
- McGill/JGH researchers successfully reverse multiple sclerosis in animals
- Vitamin D, curcumin may help clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's
- An HIV-Blocking Gel for Women
- Evidence of direct link between mutated gene and autism, York U study finds
- Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase
- Study reveals major genetic differences between blood and tissue cells
- Breast Cancer Survivors Who Receive Lymphedema Education Are More Likely to Have Fewer Symptoms
- UIC Study: Drug Combo Improves Lung Disease Survival
- The Scripps Research Institute and IAVI Host Symposium to Launch Research Center Dedicated to Solving the Neutralizing Antibody Problem
Gerc
on
07 September, 2009 01:56:27
Very, very interesting
Prof. dr. V. Gerc
Gerc
on
07 September, 2009 01:54:54
Very, very ineteresting.
Prof. dr. V. Gerc
Carole Martz
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26 August, 2009 08:23:24
Congratulations Nurse Fu and Dr Axelrod on publishing this important study. Thank you for validating what I always knew. Preoperative nursing education regarding lymphedema risk ...
Gary McCallister
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24 August, 2009 07:38:24
This doesn't change much of anything about how we treat patients and alleviate symptoms. All it dos is describe the parasite at a different ...
Doris Coward
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23 August, 2009 12:53:08
Where can I find the full report of this study?
Thank you.
