UK Scientists Identify Gene Mutations That Trigger Breast Cancer
...dentified in the mid-1990s."This set of incredible scientific studies points to the future understanding of the genetics of cancer," said Professor Karol Sikora, a leading cancer specialist, who was not directly involved with the latest work. "In theory, it allows you to look at thousands of people to study t...Bronchial Thermoplasty: Boon to Severe Asthma Patients?
...rch in Severe Asthma (RISA) Trial , at the annual scientific assembly of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) by Neil Thomson,MD, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Glasgow, Scotland. This announcement came from Asthmatx, Inc., a medical device company that has developed a catheter-based procedure...Personality Changes may Help to Identify a Form of Dementia
...ished in the May 29, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology....People With Inflammation in Blood Likely to Develop Alzheimer's Later
...ished in the May 29, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study, which is part of the larger Framingham Heart Study, involved 691 healthy people with an average age of 79. Blood tests determined whether the participants had signs of inflammation. Then the ...New Respiratory Virus in Children Linked to Cancer Discovered
...h has been published in this month's peer reviewed scientific and medical journal, Pathogens....More Than 270 Medicines in Testing for Heart Disease and Stroke
...al medicines use cutting-edge technologies and new scientific approaches. For example: Human stem cells that may restore cardiac function by forming new heart muscle. A new anticoagulant that regulates clot formation to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation. A vaccine that may be able to promote 'good' c...Individuals Distraction can Be Measured by a Computer Based Test
...istracted. Professor Nilli Lavie claims that her scientific test can be used as another assessment tool during the recruitment process, and may be beneficial in fields where employee distraction can lead to fatal errors. "When you are easily distracted, you are more liable to do things like put your keys i...Americans Optimistic About the War on Cancer
...red by Abbott, nearly two-thirds (64%) believe the scientific community is winning the war against cancer. "As an organization researching new options to fight cancer, Abbott is hopeful that its efforts will live up to the optimism expressed by Americans regarding the future of cancer therapy," said John Leo...CIGNA HealthCare Teams With HopeLab to Help Blast Teen Cancer
... first presented in March of 2006 at peer-reviewed scientific meetings, indicate that playing Re-Mission produce...elves. Re-Mission's 20 levels of game-play combine scientific accuracy with an honest depiction of young people's challenges with cancer. The game is a challeng...Dog Owners More Active, Leaner
...members are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. The conclusions outlined in this news release are those of the researchers only, and should not be construed as an official statement of the America...US, India Join Together to Improve Healthcare in India
...ecoming part of the cutting edge in innovation and scientific research and discovery that will enable India to contribute to state-of-the-art healthcare in India and throughout the world," he said. CHI will work towards fostering the creative environment necessary for India to assume its rightful place as a w...CMPMedica Adds Oncology Search Engine to SearchMedica.com
... Meeting is considered the premier educational and scientific event in the oncology community. SearchMedica.com will exhibit at the Cliggott Publishing Group's booth. "We surveyed many ASCO member physicians to determine their needs for a search engine focused on oncology," said Cyndy Finnie, senior product m...New Platform for Regulating Expression of Therapeutic Genes Unveiled
...e Therapy is a professional non-profit medical and scientific organization dedicated to the understanding, development and application of gene and related cell and nucleic acid therapies and the promotion of professional and public education in the field....China Repudiates Warning on Its Toothpaste
... agency ``requests the U.S. clarify the facts in a scientific manner as soon as possible and properly handle the...m China. But before long truth could be out on the scientific basis of US actions....HIVmirror, LLC Launching Breakthrough Genetic Product for HIV Positive Consumer
...se progression. HIVmirror(TM) is a revolutionary scientific test that assesses an individual's DNA for CCR5-Delta32 (known as Delta 32) and CCR2-64I, two genetic variations that are known for slowing the process in which HIV becomes AIDS. HIVmirror(TM) is available for consumer use in the privacy of their own...Disaster Balloons can Be Used to Keep Communication Intact During Calamities
...roduced by a volcanic eruption. According to the scientific magazine New Scientist, balloons fitted with communication transmitters - similar to cellphone base stations will then be automatically launched to ensure communication channels remain open....Women of Child-Bearing Age Urged to Take a Multivitamin With Folic Acid
...ized the latest knowledge reflected in medical and scientific literature and identified four key recommendations...ng folic acid. Andrew Shao, Ph.D., vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs for CRN, says, "The benefits of folic acid for reducing neural tube birth def...Low Levels of Testosterone may Increase the Risk of Death in Older Men
... and cognitive function. "Although more than 400 scientific papers based on RB data have already been published, its a wonderful legacy for participants to realize that the knowledge gathered has not come close to being exhausted. Its an enormous bank of data," said Laughlin. "Though we are beginning the fina...Intensive Psychotherapy Provides Helping Hand in Borderline Personality Disorder.
...y reliable, but they represented fairly impressive scientific effects, not just trivial changes, said Lenzenweger. TFP not only helped reduced suicidal behaviors, but also seemed particularly helpful in reducing irritability and angry behaviors. Kernberg noted, We are pleased about the progress in the empiric......American Medical Association (JAMA) by urging the scientific research community, the media, and the government ...defects," said Andrew Shao, Ph.D., vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, CRN. "There is also promising scientific evidence for folic acid in reducing...