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New lymphoma therapy may be more effective with fewer side effects
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is a type of aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that accounts for approximately 40 percent of lymphomas among adults. If left untreated, it is fatal. The existing treatments...
Scientists uncover a genetic switch that turns immune responses on and off
A new finding explains what causes some genes to go out of control. Researchers have identified a "cellular switch" that controls the flow of information from chemical signals outside of...
Atomic Tom Subway Song Burns Up Internet
Band Performs on NYC Train Using Only iPhone Apps; Video Goes Viral, Garnering Nearly 3.5 Million YouTube Views
Hepatitis C study shows superior viral cure rate
For patients with the most common form of hepatitis C being treated for the first time, the addition of an investigational hepatitis C-specific protease inhibitor called telaprevir to the current...
Harvard students win in Collegiate Inventors Competition
Alice Chen, a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), has received the graduate first prize in the Collegiate Inventors Competition for her work with tissue-engineered liver mimetics in...
Parkinson's tied to brain's energy crisis
Parkinson's disease may stem from an energy crisis in the brain that occurs years before symptoms appear, a recent U.S. study suggests.
Possible new drug targets for the genetic disorder Noonan syndrome
Noonan syndrome is a relatively common genetic disorder characterised by short stature, unique facial features, and heart defects. About 10%-15% of affected individuals have mutations in their SOS1 gene. A...
Lead poisoning maps in R.I. reveal huge disparities, guide cleanup
The rate at which lead poisoning has struck young Rhode Island children depends heavily on where they live, according to a Brown University-led geographic analysis of comprehensive health department data...
AAN: Any athlete suspected of having concussion should be removed from play
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is calling for any athlete who is suspected of having a concussion to be removed from play until the athlete is evaluated by a...
Diverse surgeons initiative effectively increases underrepresented minorities in academic surgery
According to a report published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, a grant-funded program tailored to provide advanced minimally invasive surgery skills to...
Common stomach bacteria may fight off inflammatory bowel disease caused by Salmonella
Helicobacter pylori, a common stomach bacterium, reduced the severity of inflammation of the colon caused by Salmonella in mice, according to research from U-M Medical School scientists...
For elderly, even short falls can be deadly
While simple falls, such as slipping while walking off a curb, may seem relatively harmless, they can actually lead to severe injury and death in elderly individuals, according to a...
1 egg yolk worse than a KFC Double Down when it comes to cholesterol
Three leading physicians have published a review in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology warning about the danger of dietary cholesterol for those at risk of a heart attack or stroke....
Fixing health care in North calls for northern solution
Health care in Canada's North could be improved by studying or teaming up with other northern countries, according to an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Autism Consortium 2010 Symposium: New therapeutics focus, family resource guide announced
Boston -- November 1, 2010 -- The Autism Consortium, an innovative Boston area collaboration of researchers, clinicians, funders and families dedicated to catalyzing research and enhancing clinical...
Research explores lung cancer among pediatric cancer patients
Because primary lung adenocarcinoma is exceedingly rare in the pediatric population, it is difficult to properly classify certain lung tumors in children and adolescents. Through an assessment of clinical, tissue-based...
Saving the sight of premature babies
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Health Center offers a laser procedure that helps prevent blindness in babies born prematurely.
Inhaled steroids increase diabetes risk, study suggests
Patients taking inhaled corticosteroids are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and more so with higher doses, say researchers. The risk is of special concern for patients suffering...
Lymphoma and leukemia discovery may improve therapy
Scientists have identified a mechanism regulating activation-induced deaminase, which could be important for the therapy of some types of lymphoma and leukemia.
Prescriptions: This Week's Health Industry News
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Recipes for Health: A Versatile Vegetable for Hard Times
For delicious, inexpensive entrees, start with nutrient-dense cabbage.
Respecting Muslim Patients’ Needs
A new study examines how doctors and nurses can help Muslim patients when the traditional health care system cannot accommodate their traditions.
Mobile technology doubles HIV treatment rate in babies
Hospitals are dispatching infant HIV test results by text message, sending treatment rates soaring to 90 per cent.
Pollutants in some urban areas increase Parkinson's disease risk
(PhysOrg.com) -- High levels of manganese and copper pollution in urban areas are linked to increased risk of Parkinsons disease, according to a large-scale analysis of urban pollution and Parkinson's...
MRI contrast agents change stem cell proliferation
Tampa, Fla. (Nov. 01, 2010) -- When researchers tested three different labeling agents on three different stem cell populations to determine what effect the labeling agents had on stem...
Rochester spearheads FDA initiative to speed development of new therapies
Pain is the most common symptom leading patients to see a physician in the United States, yet the most widely prescribed medications ? opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) ?...
Nanoshells aid in killing breast tumors
Using tiny gold "nanoshells" to deliver just a little heat to breast tumor cells already treated with radiation boosts the killing potential of the treatment - not just shrinking the...
Key to tissue growth may be in anti-wrinkle cream
The first study to investigate the chemical structure of an advanced class of anti-wrinkle cream has shown that it could be used to promote wound healing and regenerative medicine.