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SNPs linked with prostate cancer confirmed in Japanese men too
A third of the previously identified single-nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs, associated with prostate cancer in men of European or African ancestry were also associated with prostate cancer in a Japanese...
Women, blacks, Medicare recipients less likely to be evaluated for liver transplantation
Patient race, gender and insurance status influence decisions about who will go on to receive liver transplants, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study. Available online and...
Vital Signs: Aging: Moderate Drinking May Help the Brain
People over 60 who consume moderate amounts of alcohol have a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, according to a large review of studies.
Cardiac Arrest Casualties Form Valuable Source Of Donor Kidneys
A pilot study of a system for harvesting kidneys from non-heart-beating donors where attempts of resuscitation after a witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest have failed (uncontrolled NHBDs) resulted in 21 successful...
High-dose Therapy For Liver Disease Not Effective, Study Suggests
Scientists have found that a common treatment for primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic liver disease, is not helpful for patients.
Collagen deficit may cause osteoarthritis
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists studying mice have found a deficiency of a certain type of collagen causes osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease.
Do women who smoke like men die like men?
Smoking still kills more men than women, because men started smoking substantial numbers of cigarettes long before women did.
A use for kudzu
Kudzu, the wild vine that has overtaken almost 10 million acres in the southeastern United States, may be more nutrient than nuisance. Previous studies have suggested a chemical in the...
College Seasons Begin and Swine Flu Threat Enters Locker Room
Tulane, Duke, Alabama and Texas Christian have reported players who have swine flu or flulike symptoms. Health experts say college athletes are perfect candidates to become ill.
Novel Genetic Region Identified For Childhood Asthma In Mexicans
Genetic variants in a region on chromosome 9q may influence asthma development in Mexican children, according to new research. Researchers conducted a genome-wide association study in which they looked at...
Finnish Scientists Discover Nerve Growth Factor With Therapeutic Potential In Parkinson's Disease
Scientists Finland have reported promising new results with potential implications for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. They have been studying the impacts of nerve growth factors in the treatment of...
Simple Test May Identify Stroke Survivors At Risk Of Another Cardiovascular Event
Measuring blood flow in the ankle may identify stroke survivors at risk of subsequent events. This test, the ankle brachial index, compares blood flow in the ankle to blood flow...
Baby's MP3 Heart Monitor: New Safe Approach To Fetal Heart Monitoring Could Save Lives
A new type of fetal heart monitor could save the lives of unborn infants in complicated pregnancies, according to researchers.
Cervical cancer jab 'could prevent cancer in men'
Vaccines used to prevent cervical cancer in women might also protect men from cancer of the penis, researchers have said. A new study shows that half of penile cancers are linked to...
Fatostatin Molecule Is Turnoff For Fat-Making Genes
A small molecule known as 125B11 but also called Fatostatin and reportedly having both anti-fat and anti-cancer abilities is also a literal turnoff for fat-making genes, according to a new...
Nanotubes speed desalination
Researchers have discovered a way to remove the salt from seawater, making it safe to drink, up to five times faster by using tiny tubes.
Feature: BioPharmica progresses toward cancer treatment
A new generation anti-mitotic drug is being tested for its ability to inhibit tumour growth with minimal side effects.
Protein index works cheaply
Researchers have created an accurate way to recognise and index proteins, without having to use expensive antibodies.
Rugby tackles do most damage
A recent study found that tackles account for more than half of the injuries in games of rugby – but better tackles can improve safety.
Pitt study finds molecular link between insulin resistance and inflammation
An exploration of the molecular links between insulin resistance and inflammation may have revealed a novel target for diabetes treatment, say scientists at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Centre,...
Patients with renal disease under-treated after myocardial infarction
People with kidney disease undergo balloon dilation treatment after myocardial infarction less frequently, and therefore have a poorer prognosis. This according to new clinical research published in the journal Circulation...
Research reveals how blast waves may cause human brain injury
New research on the effects of blast waves could lead to an enhanced understanding of head injuries and improved military helmet design...
People vary widely in ability to eliminate arsenic from the body
Large variations exist in peoples' ability to eliminate arsenic from the body, according to a new study that questions existing standards for evaluating the human health risks from the potentially...
Radiologists, medical physicists work to make imaging procedures safer
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) reaffirmed its commitment to patient safety today in responding to a study and accompanying perspective on radiation dose from medical imaging procedures in...
Urine LAM-ELISA poor at diagnosing TB
Urine LAM-ELISA does not appear to be useful as an independent diagnostic test for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). A trial of the new diagnostic, described in the open access journal BMC...
Chemotherapy resistance: Checkpoint protein provides armour 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...
Global Update: Viruses: Veterinarian in Australia Is Sickened After Being Exposed to a Rare Virus
The Hendra virus, found in 1994, has proved lethal to horses and humans caring for them.
Spinal injury drug developed cysts in animals: Geron
BANGALORE (Reuters) - Geron Corp said animals injected with its experimental cell therapy for subacute spinal cord injury developed microscopic cysts in the injury site, but its shares rose as...