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IASLC: Mesothelioma Subtype Has Lengthier Projected Longevity
SEOUL -- Some patients with malignant mesothelioma may have a prognosis that's not quite so grim as widely believed, a Nordic collaborative group reported here.
ESC: Investigative Niacin Combo Turns Down the Heat on Flushing
VIENNA -- Six months of an investigational niacin compound, compared with placebo, led to a significant drop in LDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol, and a significant rise in HDL according to researchers here.
IASLC: Aggressive Induction Therapy Feasible for Some NSCLC Patients
SEOUL, South Korea -- Aggressive induction therapy for locally advanced but operable non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) appears safe and feasible, with hints of survival and surgical advantages.
ESC: Big Benefits in Diabetes for Small Blood Pressure Drops to Below Normal
VIENNA, Sept. 4 -- Even normotensive patients with diabetes can reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and renal failure by lowering of blood pressure, researchers reported here.
ESC: Drug-Eluting Stent Debate Renewed by Registry Data
VIENNA -- The use of drug-eluting stents in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is associated with a five- to six-fold increase in all cause mortality at two years, according to an international acute coronary syndrome registry.
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Second-Hand Smoke Adds to Sleep Woes of Pregnancy
TOKYO -- Second-hand cigarette smoke can exacerbate the sleep disturbances of pregnant women, investigators here found in two surveys of nearly 36,000 women.
ESC PODCAST: GRACE Registry Finds Mortality Spike When Drug Eluting Stents Used for STEMI
In this exclusive Medpage Today audio report, we hear the research -- and reaction to -- the controversial presentation by French cardiologist Dr. Gabriel Steg, who told a packed house, at the European Society of Cardiology in Vienna, that two-year data from the GRACE registry revealed an almost five-fold increase in risk of mortality when drug-eluting stents were used in STEMI patients.
IASLC: Menopause May Bring Better Lung Cancer Survival
SEOUL, South Korea -- While, overall, women with advanced stage lung cancer tend to live longer than men, the same is not true for premenopausal women, researchers found.
Late-Night Teen Cell Phone Use a Threat to Sleep
LEUVEN, Belgium -- Just because adolescents go to bed, that doesn't mean they stop calling and texting their friends, and that may leave them bleary-eyed in the morning, researchers here reported.
IASLC: Hand-Rolled Cigarettes More Carcinogenic than Store Bought
SEOUL, South Korea -- Hand-rolled cigarette smokers appear to be at higher risk of lung cancer than those who smoke commercially manufactured brands, researchers found.
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NIDA Releases a New Research Report on Comorbidity of Addiction
and other Mental Illnesses
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National
Institutes of Health, today released a research report, Comorbidity:
Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses, summarizing the state of the science
regarding the complex relationship between substance abuse and other
mental disorders.
Addressing Substance Abuse and Comorbidities among Military Personnel,
Veterans, and Their Families: A Research Agenda
There is growing concern that military personnel returning
from Iraq and Afghanistan are experiencing a range of difficulties, including
traumatic brain injury (TBI), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug abuse.
Inherited Factors Play an Important Role in Breast Cancer Progression
According to New Study in Mice
New research in mice and five independent collections of human
breast tumors has enabled National Cancer Institute (NCI) scientists
to confirm that genes for factors contributing to susceptibility for
breast cancer metastasis can be inherited.
Scientists Identify New Congenital Neutropenia Syndrome and Causative
Gene Mutation
A team of scientists has discovered a new syndrome associated
with severe congenital neutropenia (SCN), a rare disorder in which children
lack sufficient infection-fighting white cells, and identified the genetic
cause of the syndrome: mutations in the gene Glucose-6-phosphatase, catalytic
subunit 3 (G6PC3).
New Tool Developed to Predict Colorectal Cancer Risk
A new online tool for calculating colorectal cancer risk in
men and women age 50 or older was launched today, based on a new risk-assessment
model developed by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI),
part of the National Institutes of Health.
Twelve Early-Career NIH Researchers Receive Prestigious Award
Twelve NIH-supported researchers have been awarded the nation"s
highest honor for scientists at the outset of their professional careers.
Ten NIH grantees and two intramural NIH scientists were selected by the
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to receive the prestigious
2007 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).
Common Treatment for Chronic Prostatitis Fails to Reduce Symptoms
Alfuzosin, a drug commonly prescribed for men with chronic
prostatitis, a painful disorder of the prostate and surrounding pelvic
area, failed to significantly reduce symptoms in recently diagnosed men
who had not been previously treated with this drug, according to a clinical
trial sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The study is to be published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Mouse Studies Show Gene Therapy Method Holds Promise in Targeting
Tumor Blood Vessels for Destruction
Cancer researchers have reported the development of a novel
method for delivering a therapeutic gene specifically to the blood vessels
of tumors in mice. Once delivered, the gene produces a protein that damages
the blood vessels and disrupts the blood flow to tumors but not to the
surrounding tissue. These results obtained with this experimental model
are encouraging, because the researchers" method may be safer and
cause fewer side effects than previously used methods for delivering
the protein to tumors. The study, led by researchers at the National
Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH),
and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, appeared
in the January 1, 2009, issue of Cancer.
NIDA Announces Call for Submissions for 2009 Avant-Garde Award for
Innovative Research in the Treatment of HIV/AIDS in Drug Abusers
As many as three scientists will receive up to $500,000 each
year for five years for potentially groundbreaking approaches to the
prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS in drug abusers. The National Institute
on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), created the Avant-Garde Award to stimulate high-impact research
into the link between drug abuse and HIV/AIDS.
National Eye Health Education Program Names New Planning Committee
Chair
Anne L. Coleman, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed chair of
the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) Planning Committee.
Dr. Coleman, who is professor of Ophthalmology and Epidemiology/Public
Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, also serves as director
of the Center for Eye Epidemiology at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute.
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Scientists See Brain Aging Before Symptoms Appear
UCLA scientists have used innovative brain-scan technology developed at UCLA, along with patient-specific information on Alzheimer's disease risk, to help diagnose brain aging, often before symptoms appear. Published in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, their study may offer a more accurate method for tracking brain aging.
Physical Activity May Not Be Key To Obesity Epidemic
A recent international study fails to support the common belief that the number of calories burned in physical activity is a key factor in rising rates of obesity. Researchers from Loyola University Health System and other centers compared African American women in metropolitan Chicago with women in rural Nigeria.
Differentiating Between Healthy Cells And Cancer Cells
One of the current handicaps of cancer treatments is the difficulty of aiming these treatments at destroying malignant cells without killing healthy cells in the process.
Majority Of Teens Discuss Risky Behaviors On MySpace, Studies Conclude
In a pair of related studies released by Seattle Children's Research Institute and published in the January 2009 issue of Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, researchers found that 54 percent of adolescents frequently discuss high-risk activities including sexual behavior, substance abuse or violence using MySpace, the popular social networking Web site (SNS).
Number Of Babies Exposed To Drugs Effectively Reduced By 'Recovery Coaches'
About 11 percent of the 4 million babies born in the U.S. each year have been exposed to alcohol or illicit drugs in the womb, according to a June 2006 report by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. If removed from the home by child protection, these children tend to remain in foster care longer, and chances are very low that they will be reunited with their parents.
New Tumor Suppressor For Lung Cancer Identified By Cell Biologists
Cancer and cell biology experts at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have identified a new tumor suppressor that may help scientists develop more targeted drug therapies to combat lung cancer. The study, led by Jorge Moscat, PhD, appears in the January 2009 issue of Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Stanford/UCSF Study Shows That Testes Stem Cell Can Change Into Other Body Tissues
Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine and at UC-San Francisco have succeeded in isolating stem cells from human testes. The cells bear a striking resemblance to embryonic stem cells - they can differentiate into each of the three main types of tissues of the body - but the researchers caution against viewing them as one and the same.
Improved Understanding Of Complex Mechanisms That Regulate DNA Damage Control And Replication In The Cell Cycle
Scientists at Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) have demonstrated important new roles for the protein kinase complex Cdc7/Dbf4 or Cdc7/Drf1 (Ddk) in monitoring damage control during DNA replication and reinitiating replication following DNA repair.
"On Switch" For Cell Death Signaling Mechanism Discovered By Burnham Researchers
Scientists at Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) have determined the structure of the interactions between proteins that form the heart of the death inducing signaling complex (DISC), which is responsible for triggering apoptosis (programmed cell death). The research, performed by Stefan Riedl, Ph.D., and colleagues, published online on Dec.
CSH Protocols Features Methods For Studying DNA Repair And Protein Modification
This month's issue of Cold Spring Harbor Protocols (http://www.cshprotocols.org/TOCs/toc1_09.dtl) features two articles detailing experimental methods for the analysis of molecular processes involved in DNA repair and post-translational modification of proteins. Homologous recombination is an important mechanism for the repair of damaged chromosomes.
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Hepatitis A vaccine gives long-lasting protection (Reuters)
Reuters - Hepatitis A infections, usually transmitted via contaminated food, can cause debilitating illness, but protection afforded by the hepatitis A vaccine last more than a decade, a new study shows.
Some kids leave ER without getting needed care (Reuters)
Reuters - Because of long waits, some children who are brought to an emergency room never get treated before they and their caretakers have to leave.
U.S. government sets infection control goals (Reuters)
Reuters - Urinary infections caused by improper use and placement of catheters are the top cause of infections among hospital patients, but simple measures can prevent them, the U.S. government said on Tuesday.
Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of teens who
use the social networking site MySpace have posted information about
sexual behavior, substance abuse or violence, new research shows.
Employer-Sponsored Workouts Boost Workers' Health (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Encouraging your workers to
work out works, a new study says.
Health Tip: Feel Better by Looking Good (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If you have a long-term illness, improving
your appearance can help you feel better, the American Cancer Society
says.
Health Tip: More Than You Can Chew (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If you develop trouble chewing, it's
important to make sure you are still getting each day's worth of vital
nutrients.
Health Care Spending in U.S. Grew at Lowest Rate in a
Decade (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Due to slower spending on
prescription drugs, health-care spending in the United States grew at the
lowest rate in a decade in 2007, a new federal report found.
Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2009 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 6, 2009 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of CenterWatch:
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Brain Device May Ease Parkinson's
Deep brain stimulation may be more helpful than other treatments for advanced Parkinson's disease, but it's also riskier, a new study shows.
Out-of-Pocket Medical Spending Up
Americans paid 39% more out of pocket to care for their chronic medical conditions in 2005 than in 1996, experts note in the journal Health Affairs.
Garlic's Cancer Benefits Challenged
More research is needed before garlic can be touted as a way to lower the risk of some types of cancer, according to a new review of studies on the issue.
Health Spending Slows, but Will It Last?
The United States spent $2.2 trillion on health care in 2007, a record despite a substantial slowdown in the growth of medical costs, according to federal data released Tuesday.
U.S. Daredevils Admit Risky Business
Consumer Reports: Americans' favorite risks are fast driving, cell-phone use while driving, mowing/blowing without ear protection, and helmet-free bicycling.
Steve Jobs' Hormonal Imbalance: FAQ
Steve Jobs today posted a letter on the Apple web site stating that he has a "hormonal imbalance" that caused him to lose weight throughout 2008, and that he's being treated and staying on the job as Apple's CEO.
CFS Linked to Childhood Trauma
Experiencing serious trauma during childhood may increase a person's risk for developing chronic fatigue syndrome later in life, a new study suggests.
Bulimia Tied to Brain Differences
Women with bulimia nervosa may particularly impulsive because of their brain activity patterns, a new study shows.
Kawasaki Disease: No Link to Travolta Death
Jett Travolta's childhood brush with Kawasaki disease is highly unlikely to have caused the seizures that apparently led to his death, a Kawasaki expert tells WebMD.
Walk to Ward Off Age-Related Weight Gain
Walking as little as a half hour a day may keep the extra pounds from adding up as you get older.