New Way to "See" Genes, Evaluate Effectiveness of Gene Therapies Discovered
..., such as cardiovascular disease. The discovery is outlined in the August 2000, issue of the journal Nature Medicine. UCLA researchers plan to test the tracking system in prostate cancer patients within a year, and are working with researchers at other institutions to help them evaluate other gene therapy stu......t predictor of future fertility, then the findings outlined may have cardinal implications for infertile couples....Antidepressants Harmful for Kids
...ter to doctors and other health professionals that outlined their recommendation. They say a review of data on the safety and effectiveness of SSRIs -- the most commonly prescribed antidepressants -- shows the drugs’ benefits do not outweigh their risks when prescribed to children. SSRIs are selective seroton...Parents understand better the hearing loss problem in children if counseled
... to a regular life. In her research, Dr Gravel had outlined ways to make parents recognize the signs that accompany normal hearing at different stages of child development, detect the signs of a hearing loss, and be aware of the treatment options that are available today. The research findings show that one ...Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy aids in mapping protein structure
...roceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has outlined the procedure// to gauge the strength of hydrogen bonds in proteins, the building blocks of life. The study was conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemists led by John Markley, Professor of biochemistry. The research focused on iro...IT Professionals Turn To Ayurveda
...tocol for treating software professionals would be outlined at the three day Global Summit on Ayurveda at Thrissur next month, said eminent ayurveda expert Neelakantan Mooss here Thursday. Mooss, who belongs to the Ashtavaidyan Thaikkattu Mooss Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala, said detailed examinations had been c...Loose weight without that dreaded sweat
...ercise but now his views have changed and they are outlined in his new book. The basic fundamental of his book is the explanation of light exercises and offers readers a system to track their activities and achieve their goals by using the “No Sweat Exercise Pyramid” and a point system. It would appeal to...Femara: The Wonder Drug to Prevent Relapse of Breast Cancer.
...in fetal damage. The company has already clearly outlined its side effects which are night sweats, weight gain, joint pain and hot flashes. This drug is here to stay and help in the treatment of post menopausal breast cancers and advanced breast cancers....Diet Can Influence Your Mental Health As Well
... this point. However, the nutrient recommendations outlined in this report are in line with recommendations for good health, which should continue to be advocated by all health professionals, " concluded Rebecca Foster, British Nutrition Foundation. Clearly, more studies are needed to further establish the ...A New Technique For Treating Juvenile Arthritis
...al radiologist Kevin Baskin of Children's Hospital outlined his technique for injecting steroids into the ankle joint of juvenile arthritis patients at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 31st Annual Scientific Meeting, reports foodconsumer.org. "With this image-guided technique we now have an accurat...Is Cancer, A Foregone Conclusion, To Afflict Cell Phone Users? FDA does A Reality Check.
...idering and mulling over the veracity of the facts outlined in a recent study that showed// a link between heavy cell phone use and an increased risk of cancer. The FDA will be chewing upon an academic exercise conducted by researchers at the Swedish National Institute for Working Life who conducted a comp...Donor Nations Urged To Pledge More To Combat Bird Flu
...be "ground zero" for a human pandemic, and Nabarro outlined a "mixed report" on how well affected countries were coping. --Edited IANS...Health Minister Plans to Ease Bureaucratic Procedures
...lth and Human Services Minister, Lara Giddings has outlined programs to ease bureaucratic procedures in the department. // This was part of a new reform package proposed by the minister in Launceston this morning to 200 of the health department's senior managers. The main aim is to reduce the number of app...Sudden Opioid Withdrawal Results in ‘Broken Heart Syndrome
...osis and rule out heart attack. In a case report outlined in Mayo Clinic Proceedings this month, physicians describe a 61-year-old woman who was treated for broken heart syndrome at Mayo Clinic Rochester after abruptly discontinuing use of the opioid, OxyContin. It’s the first report of broken heart syndrom...HIV/AIDS Policy Needed at Workplace: Experts
...-- A Workplace Issue: Areas of Intervention' here, outlined the steps needed to frame effective HIV/AIDS policies in offices. The participants underscored the importance of providing information on HIV/AIDS and having workplace policies and control programmes in place to allay the misconceptions and fears of...Community Health Shake-up Spells Trouble for Nurses
... across Scotland. These were the plans that were outlined in a draft report following a major review of the community health sector for the health minister, Andy Kerr. However nurses' representatives fear that these plans could lead to a dilution of professional skills. According to Gavin Fergie, professi...Studies Find Connection Between Acid Reflux And Esophageal Cancer
...o DNA damage. For the first time, researchers have outlined the signaling pathway from cells damaged by acid, to the progression of esophageal cancer. They believe the same process may happen in the body when cells are exposed to acid reflux. "The role of acid is controversial. But we show that by exposing c...Brain Regulation Present Even In Spineless Creatures
...body state," Tublitz said. As for flies, Tublitz outlined a tantalizing question, as yet unanswered, that has continued to take flight out of his lab for the last decade. Scientists for years, he said, have held "one hard rule" about what constitutes a neuron – that a neuron cell always arises from the ecto...Pensioner wins over a US healthcare giant
...ficult to approve adequate family doctors has been outlined in the January white paper. Two pilot projects are going on. A statement from the trust said it welcomed the resolution of the dispute. "The court of appeal has clarified the way forward for the PCT to put in place the permanent GP provision the pa......ed, there might be a slight increase in the damage outlined in the study but it is not likely to be significant”. Source-Medidia GAY...