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Drug may become 1st scleroderma treatment
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests a drug now used to treat two kinds of cancer might become the first treatment for scleroderma -- a...
Unusual metals might lead to better drugs
LEEDS, England, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- British medical scientists say they've demonstrated that unusual metal compounds can be used to form effective cancer drugs.
Lupus-like mouse disease cause identified
STANFORD, Calif., Oct. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. medical investigators say they have identified in mice a pathway that causes a lupus-like autoimmune disease.
Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease associated with risk of subsequent hip fracture
A study that includes twins finds that the risk of hip fracture was significantly increased following a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with analysis also suggesting a genetic predisposition to...
USDA confirms H1N1 in Minnesota pigs
(AP) -- At least one pig from Minnesota has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday, the first case of a pig...
Minn. man suspected of encouraging suicides
(AP) -- A nurse who authorities say got his kicks by visiting Internet suicide chat rooms and encouraging depressed people to kill themselves is under investigation in at least...
Mice regain ability to extend telomeres suggesting potential for dyskeratosis congenita therapy
The human genetic disease dyskeratosis congenita (DKC) is an autosomal dominant disease that leads to abnormalities in tissues with a rapid cell turnover - the skin, nails, bone marrow, lungs...
In Between Mind-Body Split: Chronic Pain Relief
The Placebo effect has long been recognized as a factor in determining the efficacy of various medical intervention therapies. A newly published study, "Direct Evidence for Spinal Cord Involvement in...
Weed disrupts men's orgasms
Men who smoke marijuana daily are more likely to struggle to orgasm, but could be using to stop premature ejaculation, a study has found.
Diet, exercise don't stop apnea
While strict diet and exercise have many positive benefits for obese patients, they're unlikely to cure sleep apnea, a study has found.
Artificial reddener: New synthetic route for EPO and other glycoprotein analogues
(PhysOrg.com) -- Erythropoetin, abbreviated EPO, has gained a scandalous reputation as a doping agent for racing cyclists. The name is derived from the ancient Greek erythros "red" and poiein `to...
New chromosomal abnormality identified in leukaemia associated with Down syndrome
Researchers identified a new chromosomal abnormality in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) that appears to work in concert with another mutation to give rise to cancer. This latest anomaly is particularly...
Largest turtle-linked salmonella outbreak detailed
(AP) -- Two girls who swam with pet turtles in a backyard pool were among 107 people sickened in the largest salmonella outbreak blamed on turtles nationwide, researchers report.
Fine-tuning treatments for depression
New research clarifies how neurotransmitters like norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine, are regulated - a finding that may help fine-tune therapies for depression...
Exercise can aid recovery after brain radiation
Exercise is a key factor in improving both memory and mood after whole-brain radiation treatments in rodents, according to data presented by Duke University scientists at the Society for Neuroscience...
Culprit Compounds That Block Beans' Healthful Iron Probed
Familiar beans like reds, whites and pintos are rich in iron, a nutrient essential for our health. But not all of the little legumes' treasure trove of iron is bioaccessible...
New Understanding Of Why Seizures Occur With Alcohol Withdrawal
Epileptic seizures are the most dramatic and prominent aspect of the "alcohol withdrawal syndrome" that occurs when a person abruptly stops a long-term or chronic drinking habit. Researchers have shown...
Health Care Poses Stiff Tests for Top Democrats
Senator Harry Reid and Speaker Nancy Pelosi have different styles and different sets of Democrats to assemble behind separate proposals.
Bad eyesight linked to shorter life
Australian researchers have found that older adults with irreversible vision problems have shorter lifespans than their peers.
Lupus patients perceive benefit from cardiovascular disease prevention counselling program
According to a new study by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting on 21 October in Philadelphia, most lupus patients are not aware...
Medicare Officials to Let Insurers Warn Recipients About Pending Health Bills
The Obama administration backed away from an order blocking communications about the possible loss of benefits under pending legislation to overhaul the health care system.
Doctor Wants Canada’s Athletes in Front, for Flu Shots
Robert G. McCormack, the team’s chief medical officer, says that the athletes “need to be protected,” and his comments have caused some controversy.
Los Angeles Prepares for Clash Over Marijuana
Law enforcement officials and marijuana supporters disagree over how to regulate the dispensaries that have sprouted in the city since 2002.
Doctor works 72-hour shift in Sask. town
The medical community in Meadow Lake, Sask., is raising concerns about a lack of resources after a backup doctor put in 72 straight hours of work.
Purification of toilet water expected
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17 (UPI) -- The growing population of the United States will one day make the purification of toilet water for use as drinking water a necessity,...
From Altar Wine to Beer Pong, Flu Fears Curb Life’s Rituals
What used to be O.K. is not anymore, as the flu has ushered in new standards of etiquette that can be, in turns, mundane, absurd and heart breaking.
Months to Live: Fellow Inmates Ease the Pain of Dying in Jail
American prisons are home to a growing geriatric population and about 75 prisons have started hospice programs, half of them using inmate volunteers.
Albany Judge Blocks Vaccination Rule
A judge ruled that the New York State health commissioner overstepped his authority in issuing a rule requiring health care workers to be vaccinated against swine flu.