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Damaged brains helped by stem cell therapy
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 3 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists say they have found a way in which neuronal stem cells in the adult brain might be used...
New research in otolaryngology is reported
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 3 (UPI) -- The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has detailed three studies focusing on tongue cancer, ear infections and hearing implants.
Medical Geneticists Cautions Against Rushing Into Genetic Testing
Just because scientific advances now allow individuals to learn their genetic make-up doesn't mean they should rush into genetic testing in hopes of making revolutionary improvements to their health, cautions...
Leader: In praise of ... Augusto and Michaela Odone
Leader: A kind of life came to an end last week, when Lorenzo Odone died the day after he turned 30
Long periods of hay fever can reduce airflow in nasal passages
Repeated bouts of hay fever can cause more trouble than itchy, watery eyes and sneezing, Italian researchers have found. They can cause decreased nasal airflow.
Drinking at an early age can lead to later alcohol dependence
An early age at onset of drinking (AOD) is a strong predictor of subsequent alcohol dependence (AD). Following through on previous research that found substantial increases in drinking and...
Survivors Of Childhood Hodgkin's Lymphoma At Higher Risk Of Future Health Problems
Adults who survived childhood Hodgkin's Lymphoma should be especially vigilant about cancer and cardiovascular screenings, according to new research.
Malaysian women urged to carry condoms
(AP) -- Malaysia's deputy health minister urged every woman in the country to carry a condom to protect against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, a news report said...
Erbitux slightly boosts survival in cancer study
(AP) -- Adding the novel cancer drug Erbitux to standard chemotherapy helped advanced lung cancer patients live just a month longer than chemo alone, a study found.
Acupuncture reduces pain and dysfunction in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection
New data from a randomized, controlled trial found that acupuncture provided significant reductions in pain, dysfunction, and dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection. The study...
Bone drug Zometa helps fight breast cancer spread
(AP) -- A drug to prevent bone loss during breast cancer treatment also substantially cut the risk that the cancer would return, results that left doctors excited about a...
US cancer researchers attack federal budget cuts
Consistent reductions in US federal budget allocations for cancer research that have been implemented since 2003 threaten to undermine recent gains in the fight against the disease, scientists said.
Basking sharks on the rise in Scotland
EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 31 (UPI) -- The number of basking sharks residing in the area around Scotland's Hebrides archipelago has more than doubled during the last five years,...
'Miracle' baby survives ovary gestation
DARWIN, Australia, May 31 (UPI) -- Australian doctors said a baby's safe delivery is a "miracle" after the infant developed for nearly nine months in her mother's ovary...
Fibromyalgia Pain Linked With Central Nervous System Disorder
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. A new study, published in The Journal of Pain, shows that fibromyalgia is associated with...
Sex, Age And Ethnicity Assciated With Colorectal Cancer Survival
The interaction of sex, age and ethnicity has a significant impact on overall survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients, a new study suggests. Researchers found that pre-menopausal women with metastatic...
X-rays Often Repeated For Patients In Developing Countries
Patients in developing countries often need to have X-ray examinations repeated so that doctors have the image quality they need for useful medical diagnosis, the IAEA is learning. The findings...
Cold Medication Use In Young Children Can Lead To Adverse Effects, Even Death
Cough and cold medication use in young children has been linked to a significant number of adverse effects and several deaths. Despite these concerns about safety and efficacy, there has...
Greater Awareness Of Genetic Testing For Impaired Fetal Movement Can Save Babies' Lives
New genetic mutations responsible for impaired fetal movement, which leads to a multitude or problems in later life as well as early spontaneous abortion, have been identified.
Drug may prolong organ life in noncompliant kidney transplant patients
New research from the University of California, San Diego Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, shows that the anti-rejection drug sirolimus (brand name Rapamune) may help prolong the clinical benefit...
Report: UCLA gave transplant to Japanese gang boss
(AP) -- A Los Angeles hospital provided liver transplants to four Japanese gang figures, including one of Japan's most powerful gang bosses, over a period when several hundred area...
Team find gene signature profile for metastasis
A common signature of tiny, specific pieces of non-coding genetic material known as microRNAs (miRNAs) may be directly involved in the spread of cancer to other parts of the body....
Perú: 'More research needed to develop bioenergy'
The new Peruvian environment minister has established guidelines for the production of biofuels, pleading for more scientific research.
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Mutation Spells Bad News for Breast Cancer Patients
Defect in NQO1 gene dramatically reduces survival rates, responsiveness to treatment
Yale researchers clear up Alzheimer's plaques in mice
Blocking a common immune system response cleared up plaques associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and enabled treated mice to recover some lost memory, Yale University researchers report Friday in the journal...
Spontaneous Mutations Rife In Nonfamilial Schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia from families with no history of the illness were found to harbor eight times more spontaneous mutations -- most in pathways affecting brain development -- than healthy...
Two online sites fined, banned over Roland-Garros betting
Two Internet sites were banned Friday by a French court from taking online bets in France on matches at the ongoing Roland-Garros tennis championship in Paris.