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Myanmar Junta Head to Be Treated in Singapore

...m a tumour in his intestines. His sickness could accelerate a power shift in Myanmar's military hierarchy with many speculating that Than Shwe might be replaced by General Shwe Mann, deemed his chosen successor. General Maung Aye, the second highest ranking general in Myanmar, is said to lack political supp...

Alzheimer’s Disease: Let’s Weigh-In on the Riss

...Program In Dementia), an initiative which seeks to accelerate the translation of research about AD and dementia by linking researchers with communities.” “Almost 25 per cent of Canadians have someone with AD in their family. Research into the causes of, or solutions to AD is significant as research may hold t...

Clear Guidelines on Oral Chemotherapy Needed

...oral chemotherapy, develop practice guidelines and accelerate their adoption.' Source-NewswiseBR>SRM...

Tuberculosis Experts Outline Proposals to Speed Up Drug Development

Proposals to accelerate the development of tuberculosis (TB) drugs were outlined today at the conclusion of a two-day symposium titled "No Time to Wait," convened// in New York this week by the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors with the support of Howa...

Role of Cholesterol in Alzheimer’s Disease Unclea

...In some studies, high cholesterol levels appear to accelerate the formation of beta-amyloid plaques. People with the genetic trait that increases the level of a particular cholesterol transport protein have a greatly increased risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s. The urgent question is whether cholesterol-lowerin...

Inhaled Anesthetics Accelerate the Onset of Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer's

...at least consider the possibility that anesthetics accelerate certain neurodegenerative disorders," said Eckenho...y considerably compromised at this age, but it did accelerate amyloid beta aggregation and plaque appearance," said corresponding author Maryellen Eckenhoff, PhD....

Karnataka Wants to Make HIV Screening Mandatory for Couple Before Marriage

...ilized, by as much as 70 per cent, and promised to accelerate the program. Medical Education Minister V.S.Acharya told the Council that the Government had decided to help private institutions set up medical colleges in seven districts that did not have medical colleges. "We will provide all the assistance...

Stem Cells to Treat Liver Cancer

... patient’s own bone marrow can further augment and accelerate the liver’s natural capacity to regenerate itself,” said Günther Fürst, M.D., co-author and professor of radiology. In the study, researchers compared the results of portal vein embolization (PVE), a technique currently used to help regenerate live...

Stem Cells Speed Growth of Healthy Liver Tissue

... patient’s own bone marrow can further augment and accelerate the liver’s natural capacity to regenerate itself,” said Günther Fürst, M.D., co-author and professor of radiology. In the study, researchers compared the results of portal vein embolization (PVE), a technique currently used to help regenerate live...

A Shot in the Arm for Cancer Enzyme Research

... earlier assumptions. This discovery promises to accelerate cancer research. To quote the words of the Institute’s director, Roger Reddel, 'This discovery sharpens the focus and no doubt will speed up the process of delivering successful treatments. It's very exciting.' SAV...

Depression Increases the Risk of Disease Progression and Death in HIV-positive Women

... increasing evidence that depression or stress may accelerate HIV disease progression. Depression might directly alter immune functions or might cause behavioral changes resulting in non-adherence to treatment regimes and a reduced food uptake. The prevalence of psychiatric disorders among HIV-infected Africa...

Scientists Receive Patent for Development of "combination" Proteins to Produce Vaccines for Lyme Disease

...lop chimeric, or "combination," proteins that will accelerate the development of vaccines and diagnostic tests for Lyme disease. The genetically engineered proteins combine pieces of two proteins that are normally present on the surface of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, but at different parts of the ...

Researchers Identify New Genetic Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes

... milestone in our battle against diabetes. It will accelerate efforts to understand the genetic risk factors for this disease, as well as explore how these genetic factors interact with each other and with lifestyle factors," said National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D. "Such resear...

Food Preparation may Play a Bigger Role in Chronic Disease

...ged exposure to these substances in the diet could accelerate the onset of diseases. Dr. Vlassara notes that the...evidence at the cellular and molecular level, will accelerate our efforts to develop effective measures against excessive dietary AGEs. This issue, however, shoul...

Scientists Predict Bleak Future For Life

...gravity energy, which permeates space and tends to accelerate the universe's expansion. "It means that the futur...next 100 billion years, dark energy is expected to accelerate the most distant galaxies and stars in the universe beyond the speed of light, meaning that they wil...

Good News for Sufferers of Heart Attack, Chest Pain

...olved in the national D2B Alliance, which seeks to accelerate the use of emergency angioplasty by helping hospitals be ready to deliver the life-saving treatment as quickly as possible after a patient arrives. So, as hospitals work to improve their heart care even more, the new study's authors hope that addit...

New Critical Path Report Highlights Research Needed to Foster Generic Drug Development

...e research collaboration, lower these barriers and accelerate access to safe and effective generic drugs." Before they can be approved, generic drugs must have the same active ingredient, dosage form, strength, and conditions of use as the brand name drug. The drugs must also be absorbed at the same rate and ...

Dartmouth Professor Makes Case for Ethically Universal Stem Cell Lines

...Greens goal, as stated in the paper, is to greatly accelerate hESC research that is closer to being universally acceptable. I think we can pursue hESC research and also respect the sensitivities of our fellow citizens. Its not impossible to do both, says Green, the Eunice and Julian Cohen Professor for the St...

Flush Water Pipes to Reduce Lead Contamination Risk, Schools Told

...r David Miller was cautious about Davis's calls to accelerate the city's 15-year replacement program. He said it's impossible to replace 65,000 pipes all at once. "I am not alarmed," Jim Smith, Ontario's chief drinking water inspector, emphasized yesterday. "Let there be no misunderstanding: tap water in this...

Export of Herbal Products to Reach Rs.120 Billion by 2012: Study

...set up in these states then India would be able to accelerate its exports to the expected level within the next five years. "This will be particularly so because in the identified countries (US, Britain, Spain, Australia, Russia and Indonesia), the urge for swadesi herbal medicines has been rising due to the...

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