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Breast cancer drug could halt other tumors
A drug commonly used in treating breast cancer could have far wider benefits, offering a new way of preventing cancers spreading through the body, according to a new study.
Study: Stem cells from strangers can repair hearts
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Researchers are reporting a key advance in using stem cells to repair hearts damaged by heart attacks....
New research on employment-based insurance sheds light on health care reform
Men with employment-contingent health insurance who suffer a health shock, such as a cancer diagnosis or hospitalization, are more likely to feel "locked" into remaining at work and are at...
Transplantation Issues: Kidney Donors and Children in Need of Transplants
* Some kidney donors have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure after donation. * Individuals with prediabetes can safely donate kidneys without increasing their risk of developing diabetes or kidney failure....
New light on the genetic basis of inflammatory diseases
In one of the largest studies of its kind ever conducted, an international team of scientists has thrown new light on the genetic basis of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)....
Mice with 'humanized' livers improve early drug testing, scientists show
Scientists have used bioengineered mice with livers composed largely of human cells to characterize a drug about to enter early-stage clinical development for combating hepatitis C.
Evidence about whether retail medical clinics disrupt doctor-patient relationships is mixed
As retail medical clinics have expanded rapidly, physicians have expressed concern that the outlets would disrupt their relationships with patients and diminish the value of primary care providers. The first...
Redheads may be at higher risk of melanoma even without sun
A study on mice suggests that pheomelanin pigment, which gives rise to red hair, is itself a potential trigger for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.Doctors have long urged...
Controlling depression is associated with improved health for heart-failure patients
Controlling depression in patients with heart failure can improve health status, social functioning and quality of life, according to a new study by psychiatrists and cardiologists.
Even physically active women sit too much, study finds
Women who exercise regularly spend as much time sitting as women who don't, according to a new study.
New hope for survivors of stroke and traumatic brain injury
A new study provides clinical evidence that, for the first time, chronic neurological dysfunction from stroke or traumatic brain injury can rapidly improve following a single dose of a drug...
Settings standards for research into Rett syndrome
There is an urgent need for new drugs to treat Rett syndrome, a rare and severe neurological disease mainly affecting girls. A bottleneck in drug development for this syndrome is...
Higher risk of maternal complications/preterm deliveries for women undergoing multiple caesareans
The risk of maternal complications and preterm deliveries is significantly higher for women undergoing their fifth or more caesarean section, finds a new study published.
Health inequalities could be reduced by more effective healthcare, says new study
New research reveals how effective healthcare can reduce toll from major diseases like stroke, heart disease and cancer.
British Medical Journal to Require Detailed Clinical Trial Data
The British Medical Journal will no longer publish the results of clinical trials unless drug companies agree to provide detailed study data on request.
Too much risk associated with SSRI usage and pregnancy, research suggests
Elevated risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, neonatal health complications and possible longer term neurobehavioral abnormalities, including autism, suggest that a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)...
Guidelines developed for extremely premature infants shown to be life-changing
For the last decade, prematurity has been the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. As a result of prematurity many infants enter this world too early with...
Microscopic packets of stem cell factors could be key to preventing lung disease in babies
Researchers have found that microscopic particles containing proteins and nucleic acids called exosomes could potentially protect the fragile lungs of premature babies from serious lung diseases and chronic lung injury...
Fat molecule ceramide may factor in muscle loss in older adults
A small study of older and younger men suggests that a build-up of a fat molecule known as ceramide might play a leading role in muscle deterioration in older adults.
CFG1: Gene For Beer Foam Discovered
The yeast used to make beer has yielded what may be the first gene for beer foam, CFG1, scientists are reporting in a new study. The discovery opens the door...
How and why herpes viruses reactivate to cause disease
The word "herpes" conjures negative stereotypes, but most people are infected with some form of the virus. After a flare-up, the virus usually remains latent until the right circumstances to...
Single protein targeted as root biological cause of several childhood psychiatric disorders
New research may revolutionize the biological understanding of some childhood psychiatric disorders. Scientists found that if the protein, SRGAP3, is malformed, it causes problems in brain functioning of mice, creating...
People stare monsters in the eye
Using the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons, scientists now find one way that people can treat monsters like people too, looking them in the eyes even when those eyes are...
Green tea found to reduce rate of some GI cancers
Women who drink green tea may lower their risk of developing some digestive system cancers, especially cancers of the stomach/esophagus [...]
Officials debate whether to scrap malaria program
LONDON (AP) -- The future of a pricey malaria program meant to provide cheap drugs for poor patients may be in jeopardy after health officials clashed...
Error reporting improves perceptions of safety and may reduce incidents
Documenting adverse events improves perceptions of safety and may decrease incidents in multi-site clinical practices, according to a new study. The results of the year-long study, which focused on the...
Dementia patients need urgent support after diagnosis
There is an urgent need for support from outside the family after diagnosis of dementia according to a study led by researchers from the University of Hertfordshire.
Flavor and texture alter how full we expect a food to makes us feel
Low calorie foods may help people lose weight but there is often a problem that people using them do not feel full. New research shows that subtle manipulations of texture...