Herceptin Not A ‘Wonder’ Drug, Says The Lanct
...that they had read The Lancet article, but did not agree with it. The journal said that Herceptin caused heart failure in the women who used it. Katja Prowald, a spokeswoman for the company said that they would be releasing a further analysis on Thursday. "The debate about the availability of Herceptin t...Paralysis can now communicate with a headband
... blood through the brain. If the patient wants to agree with a question they try to activate the blood flow to the frontal lobe of the brain by working out mental arithmetic or trying to remember the words of a song. On the other hand, the patients try to relax themselves if they want to disagree with t...Scientists Consider About New Technology Called Nanotechnology
...iven you solid evidence. Now you have a reason to agree that the concept of existence of atoms, the fundamental constituent of all matter has existed form times immemorial. This is not all; it is even known that the ancient people had a good knowledge about how to manipulate atoms and molecules even. It ...Do not regret growing older, It is a privilege denied to many
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...ligious implications," Professor Shankar says. "We agree that the idea proposed by the Colchesters needs to be probed further. Facts to support or refute their hypothesis now need to be gathered with urgency and great care." World Health Organization Investigation: Both the Indian and Britain scientis...Mad Cow Disease Has Roots Traceable To Man
...eographic, cultural and religious implications. We agree that the idea proposed by the researchers need to be probed further. Facts to support or refute their hypothesis now need to be gathered with urgency and great care.” ...Quitting Psychotherapy Midway May Be Preventable
...ly. Negotiation: The therapist and patient should agree ahead of time on what the patient hopes to accomplish and how to work toward that goal. Motivational enhancement: Promoting confidence in the ability to change and creating a climate that encourages commitment to change may help patients who aren’t ...Artery Stiffness Linked To Increasing Levels Of C-reactive protein
...atic heart disease. Researchers around the world agree that C-reactive protein is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. But it remains controversial whether C-reactive protein is a risk factor that affects the function of blood vessels, or if it is simply a marker signifying the pres...Donated Mothers Milk To Hit The Market
...s programme to attract donors. Nursing mothers who agree to donate any amount of milk would receive a free motorized breast pump, a device for siphoning milk. The company was founded in 1999 by Elena Medo, a veteran proponent of the benefits of natural human milk. It only became commercially viable in ...Recent Study On Rats May Lead To Future Robotics
...ve to be involved to control such devices but they agree that these encouraging findings, could help them develop brain-controlled devices in the future. ...The Dangers Of Vitamin A To Pregnant Women To Be Included On Label
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...ell anyone about their condition. Majority of them agree that successful treatment can help them become integrated into the society and help them keep their jobs and maintain a family. While more than 70%of the people surveyed did not understand the nature of their disease in totality. The survey results ...Antibodies to fight HIV infection.
...or some time. However scientists on the project do agree that even if the antibody can work successfully for short time in animals and in laboratory conditions, it is still a long way from developing a vaccine that may help people fight HIV infection successfully. Reference: Nature, News release, May 2005...Chemical found in plants may be the treatment for leukemia
...ly on the affected cells. However, the experts do agree that although for the first time a specific anti-leukemia agent has been found, there are plenty of steps between the chemical in its extracted form to a medication the patients can take for treatment. People affected with leukemia need not run to bu...X – Rays Found To Increase Cancer Risk
...t could mean more cancers are cured. However, they agree that a general goal should be to avoid unnecessary X-ray procedures. For example, they point out that up to 30 percent of chest X-rays may not be necessary and doctors need to think carefully about the benefits for and the risk to their patients for ...Cancer Risk From Exposure To Diagnostic X-Rays
...t could mean more cancers are cured. However, they agree that a general goal should be to avoid unnecessary X-ray procedures. For example, they point out that up to 30 percent of chest X-rays may not be necessary and doctors need to think carefully about the benefits for and the risk to their patients for ......gh in fat may promote tumor growth. Medical peers agree with the conclusions of the studies and encourage further investigation. Alfred I. Neugut, M.D., Ph. D., of Columbia University, says, "The number of prostate cancer survivors is steadily increasing, and it will be important to investigate if weight ...Support Services found to Dramatically Impact Pediatric Health Care
... Thus medical providers in the public health arena agree that investing in early health care is a policy priority.......an younger patients. "Older people will basically agree that they're experiencing every symptom of depression except depression," Lebowitz says. Experts often refer to this as "depression without sadness." A person may complain that his food doesn't taste good, that he's not sleeping and that he is havin...