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Drug-eluting stents better than bare-metal stents for heart attack patients
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 -- Late-breaking data from the landmark HORIZONS-AMI clinical trial, presented at the 21st annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, demonstrated...
Alzheimer's Researcher Demonstrates Specific Immune Response To Vaccine
A researcher who is working on a vaccine for Alzheimer's disease has demonstrated that it is possible to test and measure specific immune responses in mice carrying human genes and...
Seasonality Of Mortality: Summer Vacation Link?
Mortality rates in several Mediterranean countries decline in September, due in part to environmental factors but possibly linked to summer vacations, suggests a new study.
Can Over-the-counter Vitamin-like Substance -- Coenzyme Q10 -- Slow Progression Of Parkinson's Disease?
A large-scale, multi-center clinical trial is under way in the US and Canada to determine whether a vitamin-like substance called coenzyme Q10, in high doses, can slow the progression of...
Blood-brain Barrier As Therapy Delivery System: Enzyme Delivered Through Bloodstream Corrects Deficiencies In Brain
The blood brain barrier is generally considered an obstacle to delivering therapies from the bloodstream to the brain. However, researchers have discovered a way to turn the blood vessels surrounding...
Antigen could speed HIV vaccine creation
HOUSTON, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have created the first antigen that induces protective antibodies capable of blocking strains of the human immunodeficiency virus.
Device finds early eye disease in preemies
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. biomedical engineers say they have developed a handheld device that can identify signs of an eye disease that can blind premature babies.
Heart risk patients not cared for
Many people at high risk of heart attack and stroke are not receiving proper preventative care, a study has revealed.
Short-term stress enhances anti-tumour activity in mice
Public speaking, anyone? Or maybe a big job interview? Dry your palms and take a deep, calming breath; there may be a silver lining. Researchers at the Stanford University School...
Insufficient levels of vitamin D puts elderly at increased risk of dying from heart disease
A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Denver and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows vitamin D plays a vital role in reducing the risk of death associated...
Racial disparities in diabetes prevalence linked to living conditions
The higher incidence of diabetes among African Americans when compared to whites may have more to do with living conditions than genetics, according to a study led by researchers at...
Later Drinking Ages Mean Less Alcohol Use
A new study finds that adults who legally were able to purchase alcohol before the age of 21 in their states are more likely than others are to be alcoholics...
Experimental drug lets B cells live and lymphoma cells die
An investigative drug deprived non-Hodgkin lymphoma cells of their ability to survive too long and multiply too fast, according to an early study published recently in the journal Experimental Hematology.
Vital Signs: Screening: Value of CT Scans in Youths Is Questioned
A new study has found that many CT scans in children used to rule out head injury and are unnecessary.
Allergies among youth on the rise
Asthma, nasal symptoms and eczema is a major public health problem in Sweden, not least among young people. Half of all teenagers are affected in Västra Götaland County in West...
Role of Cancer Stem Cells in the Development of the Tumor Vasculature
A common strategy to stop tumor growth is to cut the tumor's blood supply, usually by inhibiting angiogenic factors such as the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). However, recent evidence...
Women With Large Abdominal Fat Cells Have A Higher Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
A new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg says middle-aged women who have large abdominal fat cells are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes...
Fighting disease outbreaks with two-way health information exchange
Building upon four decades of research and real world operation of electronic medical records and health information exchange, Regenstrief Institute researchers have developed, tested and are now operating innovative technologies...
Pediatrics: Kids need specialized care in hospital emergency departments
According to a recent IOM report, only 6 percent of U.S. hospital emergency departments are fully equipped to properly care for children. With high rates of novel H1N1 (swine) flu...
Breaking language barriers in health care
(PhysOrg.com) -- For someone with limited English, using typed medication directions instead of hand written directions can make a huge difference in understanding medical instructions.
FDA awards pediatric development grants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is awarding three grants to stimulate the development and availability of medical devices for children.
Public attitudes to nanotechnology: Lessons for regulators
New technologies may change our lives for the better, but sometimes they have risks. Communicating those benefits and risks to the public, and developing regulations to deal with them, can...
Treating Bone Loss In Breast Cancer Survivors: Cancer Drugs Aren't The Only Culprits
Osteoporosis is a growing concern among breast cancer survivors and their doctors, because certain cancer drugs can cause bone loss. A new study has found that bone loss can be...
Anticancer Nanotech: Protein Can Be Used To Carry Radioactive Isotopes To Cancerous Tumor
Tiny particles of albumin, a protein found in the blood, can be used to carry radioactive isotopes to the site of a cancerous tumor in the body and so avoid...
N.L. Medical board clears doctor of negligence
Newfoundland and Labrador's medical watchdog says it didn't find any negligence during its investigation of a complaint from a woman who's suing her gynecologist.
Queensland 'doesn't need dam'
A review of water options for South East Queensland has revealed that the Traveston Crossing dam scheme is unnecessary and undesirable.
Pregnancy not too late to quit
Mothers who quit smoking after pregnancy has started are still passing long-term health benefits onto their child, research has found.
Blood sugar cuts stroke risk
Research has found that intensive blood sugar control can protect patients with type 2 diabetes against heart attack and stroke.