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MicroRNAs circulating in blood show promise as biomarkers to detect pancreatic cancer
A blood test for small molecules abnormally expressed in pancreatic cancer may be a promising route to early detection of the disease, researchers at The University of Texas M. D....
Inflammatory Diseases Linked To Increased Cardiovascular Risk
Patients suffering from two serious autoimmune disorders which cause muscular inflammation are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, say researchers who have linked muscular inflammation to increased cardiovascular risk...
Aggressive prostate cancer risk varies by race, weight
Men who gain weight in older adulthood may be at increased risk of prostate cancer, depending on their ethno-racial background, researchers say.
Waist-hip Ratio Better Than BMI For Gauging Obesity In Elderly, Study Finds
Body mass index readings may not be the best gauge of obesity in older adults, according to new research from endocrinologists and geriatricians. Instead, they say, the ratio of waist...
From fat to chronic inflammation
Researchers may have found a key ingredient in the recipe that leads from obesity to chronic low-grade inflammation, according to a report in the September issue of Cell Metabolism, a...
'Eatin' (not so) good in the neighbourhood'
Living without a car in close proximity to fast food restaurants is associated with excess body mass index and weight gain, according to a University of Pittsburgh study available online...
Pancreatic cancer affects blacks at higher rates
Regardless of risk factors linked to pancreatic cancer, such as smoking and body mass index (BMI), blacks experienced higher rates of pancreatic cancer death than whites...
New approaches to military physical and mental health explored
KANSAS CITY, MO -- September 1, 2009 -- New peer-reviewed research on military health issues is being presented this week at the Military Health...
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ASN Committed to Managing Conflicts of Interest
Twenty-six million Americans suffer from kidney disease, and for decades nephrologists in academia, practice, and industry have enhanced their quality of care. To ensure that partnerships between the American Society...
Drinkers More Physically Active Than Abstainers
Drinkers aren�t just bending their elbows: according to a new study, the more alcohol people drink, the more likely they might be to exercise.
King of Pop's Drug Cocktail
Michael Jackson died of "lethal levels" of the powerful anesthetic propofol. Here's a rundown of the additional drugs Jackson reportedly used.
Chemotherapy resistance:Checkpoint protein provides armor against cancer drugs
Cell cycle checkpoints act like molecular tripwires for damaged cells, forcing them to pause and take stock. Leave the tripwire in place for too long, though, and cancer cells will...
Bathtubs and Showers Continue to be Associated with Injury, Especially Among Young Children
Bathtubs and showers are frequently associated with injuries to children. Although interventions have been initiated to prevent injuries due to submersions and hot water scalds, little attention has been paid...
People Who Bike Or Walk to Work Are More Fit, Less Fat than Drivers
Trying to get fit but can't work it into your daily schedule? Incorporating even relatively short bouts of exercise into a daily commute appears to deliver significant rewards, according to...
Pesticide Levels in Blood Linked to Parkinson's Disease
People with Parkinson's disease have significantly higher blood levels of a particular pesticide than healthy people or those with Alzheimer's disease, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
Smoking Associated With More Rapid Progression of MS
CHICAGO - Patients with multiple sclerosis who smoke appear to experience a more rapid progression of their disease, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Neurology,...
Active Commuters Have Fewer Heart Disease Risk Factors
Men and women who walk or ride a bike to work appear more fit, and men are less likely to be overweight or obese and have healthier triglyceride levels, blood...
Condoms Associated With Moderate Protection Against Herpes Simplex Virus 2
Condom use is associated with a reduced risk of contracting herpes simplex virus 2, according to a report based on pooled analysis of data from previous studies in the July...
Study Estimates Radiation Dose, Cancer Risk from Coronary Artery Calcium Screening
A study based on computer modeling of radiation risk suggests that widespread screening for the buildup of calcium in the arteries using computed tomography scans would lead to an estimated...
Study Continues to Refine Most Effective Methods to Predict Alzheimer's Disease
A new Mayo Clinic study found that the clinical criteria for mild cognitive impairment is better at predicting who will develop Alzheimer's disease than a single memory test. This is...
Benefit Unclear of Repair of Heart Defect Discovered During Surgery
Patients who have a heart defect known as patent foramen ovale incidentally discovered and repaired during surgery for a different condition may have an increased odds of postoperative stroke, along...
Hormone Therapy Use Linked With Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Compared with women who have never taken hormone therapy, those who currently take it or who have taken it in the past are at increased risk of ovarian cancer, regardless...
Home Smoking Rules Tend to Vary by Race
Prohibiting tobacco use at home could reduce adolescent smoking rates, but the practice might be less common in black families than in white families.
Experts from Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Present at the Alzheimer's Association's 2009 ICAD
The following embargoed research from Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is being presented at the Alzheimer's Association's 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) in Vienna, Austria.
Can Children Outgrow Chronic Daily Headache?
Most children who suffer from chronic daily headache may outgrow the disabling condition, according to research published in the July 15, 2009, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of...
Baking Soda: For Cooking, Cleaning, and Kidney Health?
A daily dose of sodium bicarbonate--baking soda, already used for baking, cleaning, acid indigestion, sunburn, and more--slows the decline of kidney function in some patients with advanced chronic kidney disease...
Elderly will have beds, health agency says
When Quebec shuts down long-term-care hospital beds for the elderly over the next couple of years, seniors won't be left in the lurch, according to Montreal's Health and Social Services...