Virus Level could Predict Cervical Cancer Risk
...ggests that the amount of one strain of the virus, called HPV-16, could be a more accurate predictor of the disease. 'High amounts of HPV 16 DNA is a major risk factor for development of cervical carcinoma (cancer),' said Agnetha Josefsson and scientists at the University of Uppsala. Dr Peter Sasieni, of Br...New hope on the Horizon for People Wishing to Quit Smoking
... of Toronto in Canada it was found that medication called methoxsalen ( this is currently used to treat skin disorders) may help addicts who wish to give up smoking. Nicotine replacement, in the form of a patch or gum, to keep the level of nicotine in blood up without smoking is currently used to help to...Potential New Cancer Gene Identified
...es plays a prominent role in tumor formation, also called neoplastic transformation. The Hopkins team, focusing on c-myc, found that another gene called the HMG-I/Y gene is a key genetic "target" necessary for Myc-mediated transformation. When the exp...Naked DNA Vaccination May Conquer Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis
...e damage is done by small proinflammatory peptides called proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines. One way these diseases could be controlled is by immunizing patients with neutralizing antibodies directed against one or more of the proinflammatory peptides. Recent clinical trials have proven successful at...Long-Term Survival can be Predicted by a Simple Lung Test
...died survival rates based on a lung function test, called forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1).They performed the lung function test on a group of more than 550 men and more than 640 women who varied in age from 20 to 89 years at enrollment. They have been participating in the Buffalo Health Study ...Another injectable contraceptive Pill approved by FDA
...an alternative to another injectable contraceptive called Depo-Provera that lasts three months. It works Like many other birth control pills as it has a combination of the hormones progestin and estrogen. The shots must be administered by a health care provider. The FDA cautioned that women cannot go long...More Accurate "PROSTATE CANCER" Test can save Unnecessary Biopsies
...over a decade ago to detect prostate cancer and is called "Prostate Specific Antigen" blood test or PSA for ...d biopsies to confirm thecancer. Now a new test, called a "Free PSA" has further improved the diagnostic ability to detect the cancer and save almost 75% of...Kissing can cause Kaposi’s Sarcoma in AID
...rpes virus that causes an AIDS-related skin cancer called Kaposi’s sarcoma. Kaposi’s sarcoma causes purple skin blotches and can also attack the internal organs. The virus rarely causes sickness among people with normal disease defenses but attacks those with weakened immune system as in AIDS. The virus ...Evidence Links Protein Damage to Neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
...ase, and Multiple System Arophy - are collectively called synucleinopathies. Most commonly they become sympt... of Science. The researchers said, "The protein, called alpha-synuclein, is one of the building blocks of the brain lesions characteristic in patients with ...Kidney Stones - Interesting New Research implicates bacteria as its cause
...tion suggests that the culprit is a tiny bacteria called Nano bacteria. These bacteria use a protective covering made of Calcium,which may act as a seed for calcium deposits that may enlarge to form stones. Researchers examined 30 stones in a study and found living Nano bacteria in all of them. So antibi...White Cells Count Can Predict Heart Attack Death Risk
...that produce one type of electrocardiogram tracing called "non-Q-wave myocardial infarction" are treated either with procedures such as balloon angioplasty or bypass surgery or are managed with medications that relieve their chest pain....General Anesthesia Safe For Children On Ketogenic Diet Suffering From Epilepsy
...low carbohydrates and proteins, causing ketosis is called a ketogenic diet . With very few reports published on the issue, Dr. Ignacio Valencia and his team at the Children’s Hospital in Boston spearheaded this research. The results they say are encouraging. While serum glucose levels remained stable in a...Controversial deal on public access of the human genome map
...ll store the entire resources in a public databank called ' Genbank ', which will allow academic users to download a specific amount of information with no hang-up, but beyond which the academic must disclaim rights to use such information commercially. Commercial users will however have to pay for any inf...Glivec - New Hope For CMC Patients
... One of the deadliest forms of leukemia - commonly called 'blood cancer' - kills thousands across the globe....cal giant Novartis - has announced that a new drug called 'Glivec ' can be used as a 'first line therapy' is the treatment of CMC. This was announced by rese...Vitamins-The answer to Heart Disease?
...ed to do so by reducing the level of an amino acid called Homocysteine , which has been implicated as the culprit, increasing clot formation in blood vessels. Ongoing research is however to confirm the claim. Scientists remain skeptical about the superior benefits of these vitamin supplements over a hea...What happens when Asthmatics consume Aspirin?
... two doctors have extensively studied the syndrome called aspirin induced asthma (AIA). When exposed to the offending drug, asthmatics develop a triad of symptoms- rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma. But apart from being one of the most prescribed drugs in the world, aspirin is also extensively used in the pro...“Brain fingerprinting”- The new lie detectr
...developed in the United States of America. This is called “brain fingerprinting”. This invention is supposed to be the best lie detector available as on date and is said to detect even smooth criminals who pass the polygraph test (the conventional lie detector test) with ease. The new method employs brain w...Fight anemia by fortifying crops with iron!!!!!!!!
...oncluded Indian science congress in New Delhi have called for a collaborative effort with agricultural scientists to combat anemia with iron fortification of crops. Almost 50% of women and 75% children under 3 years of age are anemic in India. While iron supplementation is expensive, fortification of plants...New vaccine helps allergy and asthma patients
...nts can now breathe easy. Literally. A new vaccine called grass pollen vaccine has been shown to be effective in improving the quality of life and has also reduced medication requirements in these patients. These and other findings of this study are reported in the latest issue of the Journal of Allergy and......g out to be a big hit with Singaporeans. This is called view baby project and the web casting technology used by view baby has been used for corporate video conferencing and to broadcast Madonna’s latest concert. The pilot project was free and the hospital authorities are yet to decide on the fee for this...