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Novel MRI technique could reduce breast biopsies
Water diffusion measurements with MRI could decrease false-positive breast cancer results and reduce preventable biopsies, according to a new study.
How immune cells defend themselves against HIV
A team of scientists led by virologists Prof. Oliver T. Fackler and Prof. Oliver T. Keppler from Heidelberg University Hospital have decoded a mechanism used by the human immune system...
Stem cells improve visual function in blind mice
An experimental treatment for blindness, developed from a patient’s skin cells, improved the vision of blind mice in a study conducted by ophthalmologists and stem cell researchers.
Dance Dance Revolution makes a difference in kids' physical activity levels
A new study offers positive news for Wii-loving teenagers and their parents: games such as Wii Sports and Dance Dance Revolution can bring them closer to recommended physical activity levels.
As flu season approaches, why do college students ignore the H1N1 vaccine?
A risk communication study focuses on perceptions, information seeking and intent in coming to grips with a 13 percent flu vaccination rate among students sampled despite a strong CDC health...
Engineering the immune system to fight melanoma
Medical researchers have launched the first clinical trial in the Midwest of an experimental melanoma treatment that genetically engineers a patient's immune system to fight the deadly cancer.
Researchers halt autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis in mice
Working with mice, researchers say they have developed a gene-based therapy to stop the rodent equivalent of the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis by specifically targeting the destructive immune response the...
Understanding aging: Stem cell dysfunction links cancer and aging
Aging is a complex biological process whereby the functional capacity of the body diminishes with time, ultimately leading to the death of the individual. However, aging is also associated with...
Reduced glaucoma risk found in patients who take statins
People who take statins to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease are less likely to be diagnosed with the most common form of glaucoma, according to a U.S. nationwide study of...
Huge Victory for Cancer Research:Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer Raises $2.2 Million at Second Annual Fundraising Event
(September 29; Toronto) There is a nip in the air. The sound of sticks clashing fills Ontario Place. Stray cheers and groans punctuate the Lake Ontario shoreline. It's Road Hockey...
Honorary Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons Is Awarded to Five Prominent Surgeons
Honorary Fellowship in the ACS was awarded to five prominent surgeons from outside the U.S. during Convocation ceremonies that preceded the official opening of the 2012 ACS Annual Clinical Congress.
Evolutionary Analysis Improves Ability to Predict the Spread of Flu
Research published in the journal GENETICS may lead to more protective flu vaccines by helping developers more accurately predict strains most likely to strike the population in the coming season.
Computerized osteoporosis detection
A computerized approach to examining patient bone X-rays for diagnosis of osteoporosis could side-step the subjectivity associated with visual examination, according to a new research paper in the International Journal...
French science dodges austerity
While François Hollande struggles to rein in the deficit, research and higher education gets a 2.2% boost.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.11505
Parents push for cystic fibrosis screening
Two parents in St. John's want the Newfoundland and Labrador government to make screening for cystic fibrosis mandatory for newborns.
Immune cells could protect against obesity, scientists discover
New research has found that a type of anti-tumor immune cell protects against obesity and the metabolic syndrome that leads to diabetes. Results show that immune cells known to be protective against...
Overweight teens get mental health boost from even small amounts of exercise
Being obese at any age is commonly associated with a litany of health issues, ranging from diabetes and chronic fatigue [...]
New findings on optimal duration of trastuzumab therapy for women with HER2+ early breast cancer
New studies that advance understanding of the optimal duration of therapy with the targeted cancer drug trastuzumab were just released.
Phase III data in treatment of renal cell carcinoma reported
New results from phase III trials exploring treatment options for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma were just released.
New findings highlight the challenges of managing blood clotting in cancer patients
New findings highlight the challenges of managing thromboembolic events in patients being treated for cancer.
Lethal Salmonella in Africa Linked to HIV
A deadly strain may have ridden the coattails of the AIDS epidemic
Studies in microgravity raising treatment potential
(Phys.org)—Yeast. It's a good thing. It makes bread rise, turns grape juice into wine, and is essential in the production of beer. And in our bodies, yeast—specifically the yeast Candida...
A glimpse at the future? A smartphone in your glasses
(Phys.org)—No need to turn to your smartphone to check the time, look at your agenda or the weather forecast, read a text message or map a route in an unfamiliar...
Public health messages can influence infectious disease stigmas
Crafting public health messages about a disease may create stigmas that influence how likely people are to endorse certain interventions, such as isolating infected persons, forcing treatment on them and...
Determining toothpaste abrasion
There are various types of toothpaste available on the market. They come as pastes and gels, there are some that guard against tooth decay or protect teeth from acid attack,...
Dentists relieved child benefits cuts cancelled
The Dental Association of P.E.I. was pleased to hear this weekend the province has cancelled a number of planned cuts to dental assistance for families.
Son blames drug warning delays for mom's death
An Ontario man whose mother died from a heart attack after taking a popular anti-depressant believes she would still be alive if she had been warned about the drug's known...
Current Length of Herceptin Treatment Is Supported by Studies
Longer treatment with Herceptin added no benefit while a shorter treatment was not as favorable, the studies found.