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Decreased levels in brainstem of serotonin associated with increased risk for SIDS

Preliminary research indicates that decreased levels in the brainstem of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]; a neurotransmitter involved in several brain functions) and tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH2; an enzyme involved in the synthesis of serotonin) are associated with an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a study in the February 3 issue of JAMA.

3 Feb 2010

Scientists are getting closer to prove how cholesterol causes heart disease

By considering molecular-level events on a broader scale, researchers now have a clearer, if more complicated, picture of how one class of immune cells goes wrong when loaded with cholesterol. The findings reported in the February 3rd issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, show that, when it comes to the development of atherosclerosis and heart disease, it's not about any one bad actor-it's about a network gone awry.

3 Feb 2010

Canary Foundation researcher awarded $11.5M NIH POCRC SPORE grant for early detection ovarian cancer research

Canary Foundation announces its first researcher, Nicole Urban, Sc.D., and collaborators are awarded 5 years of renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the Pacific Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium (POCRC) Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE). The SPORE grant will allow Dr. Urban and fellow researchers to continue work in locating tumor markers and developing blood tests to identify and assess risk and early detection of ovarian cancer. The Listwin Family Foundation and Canary Foundation have been funding Dr. Urban's research since 2002.

3 Feb 2010

Persons with impaired hearing should be encouraged by family members to seek appropriate treatment

Recent data arising out of the Better Hearing Institute's "MarkeTrak" national study demonstrates that hearing loss is prevalent, serious, and often denied by the sufferer. The information revealed suggests that family members of the hearing impaired should actively encourage their loved ones to address their hearing problem, an effort which will greatly benefit both the hard of hearing and their kin.

2 Feb 2010

Extended nicotine patch therapy benefits relapsing smokers trying to quit

New research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine may help more smokers keep their New Year's resolution by helping them quit smoking. Extended use of a nicotine patch - 24 weeks versus the standard eight weeks recommended by manufacturers - boosts the number of smokers who maintain their cigarette abstinence and helps more of those who backslide into the habit while wearing the patch, according to a study which will be published in the February 2 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.

2 Feb 2010

Argonaute binds to microRNA and shuts down protein production

Johns Hopkins scientists believe they may have figured out how genetic snippets called microRNAs are able to shut down the production of some proteins.

2 Feb 2010

Simulation training may help improve driving skills of Parkinson's disease patients

In a first-of-its-kind study, Medical College of Georgia researchers are testing whether simulation driving can reduce Parkinson's patients' threefold increased risk of car accidents.

2 Feb 2010

Strength of distal leg musculature contributes to SCK difficulty in older adults

Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study published in the January issue of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). These researchers found that adults with SCK difficulty had significant decreases in adjusted strength measurements of trunk extensor, knee extensor, and ankle flexion muscles.

2 Feb 2010

MDLinx announces new Omnibus offering for international pharmaceutical market research

MDLinx, a division of M3 USA, announced today a new Omnibus offering for international pharmaceutical market research. The new offering, launched at the Pharmaceutical Market Research Conference, enables market researchers a new, simplified, reduced-cost means of accessing specialty physicians around the world.

2 Feb 2010

Study evaluates hepatocyte transplantation as an alternative to liver transplantation

A research team from the National Taiwan University Hospital has evaluated the efficiency of transplanted hepatocyte (liver) cells in animal models severely damaged by two kinds of chemical toxicity to see whether and how transplanted hepatocytes were able to efficiently repopulate the toxin-induced, severely damaged livers.

2 Feb 2010

CWRU receives $250,000 grant to advance interdisciplinary research and development in biomedicine

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) said today that it received a $250,000 challenge grant from Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. through The Johnson & Johnson Corporate Office of Science and Technology (COSAT), and its affiliates. The University will utilize this research grant to support science, medicine and engineering projects to improve human health.

2 Feb 2010

Memory loss or decline in thinking abilities may indicate higher risk of stroke

People who experience memory loss or a decline in their thinking abilities may be at higher risk of stroke, regardless of whether they have been diagnosed with dementia, according to a new study published in the February 2, 2010, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

2 Feb 2010

MSU scientist discovers the process that causes retinal cells to die

Scientists have long known that high blood sugar levels from diabetes damage blood vessels in the eye, but they didn't know why or how. Now a Michigan State University scientist has discovered the process that causes retinal cells to die, which could lead to new treatments that halt the damage.

2 Feb 2010

New research shows tumor suppressor p53 prevents cancer progression in cells

Cells missegregate a chromosome approximately once every hundred divisions. But don't be too alarmed: new research in the Journal of Cell Biology shows that the tumor suppressor p53 limits the growth of cells with incorrect numbers of chromosomes and prevents their progression toward cancer.

2 Feb 2010

Whole grain intake prevents diabetes, heart diseases, and excess weight gain

Three daily servings of whole grains are recommended for prevention of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain. Yet few adolescents or young adults follow these guidelines, according to national survey data. In a study published in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota report that young people are consuming less than 1 serving of whole grains per day. The study took an in-depth look at influencers, modifiable factors, and interventions that are critical for successfully addressing this gap.

1 Feb 2010

KMW's Marni Fund raises nearly $450,000 for breast cancer research

Darren Levine's wife Marni Elise Levine passed away from breast cancer at the young age of 37. She was an inspiration to all and the highest ranking female Krav Maga instructor in the United States. After her passing in 2006, KMW established the “Marni Fund” in conjunction with the Stop Cancer Organization. KMW puts on special self-defense seminars worldwide with 100% of the proceeds from the seminars donated to the Marni Fund.

30 Jan 2010

MPI Research lauds FDA's current guidance on abuse potential of drugs

On January 26, 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a key draft guidance document, Guidance for Industry Assessment of Abuse Potential of Drugs. When finalized, this guidance will represent the FDA’s current position on the abuse potential of drugs. Noteworthy within the document, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) specified in the Guidance for Industry S7A Safety 471 Pharmacology Studies for Human Pharmaceuticals and in FDA regulations, 21 CFR 472 part 58, now also apply to abuse potential studies in animals.

30 Jan 2010

Project A.L.S. and Robert Packard Center for ALS Research partner in $15M research initiative

Project A.L.S. (New York, NY) and the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) announced that they will partner on P2 ALS, a $15 million initiative designed to advance ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) research exponentially over the next three years.

30 Jan 2010

Mainz University Medical Center and Nagasaki University announce joint research into radiation epidemiology and biology

The University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Nagasaki University in Japan plan to cooperate more closely in the future. At the focus of the partnership funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will be the joint development of a program of research into radiation epidemiology and radiation biology, the establishment of an exchange program for scientists and academics at the two universities, and, over the long term, the creation of a joint multicenter research project.

30 Jan 2010

New guidance may help minimize risks to patient privacy in clinical trials

New guidance published in the open access journal Trials and bmj.com this week sets out how personal information from clinical trials should be shared to help minimize risks to patient privacy.

29 Jan 2010

Medical Research News

Decreased levels in brainstem of serotonin associated with increased risk for SIDS

Scientists are getting closer to prove how cholesterol causes heart disease

Canary Foundation researcher awarded $11.5M NIH POCRC SPORE grant for early detection ovarian cancer research

Persons with impaired hearing should be encouraged by family members to seek appropriate treatment

Extended nicotine patch therapy benefits relapsing smokers trying to quit

Argonaute binds to microRNA and shuts down protein production

Simulation training may help improve driving skills of Parkinson's disease patients

Strength of distal leg musculature contributes to SCK difficulty in older adults

MDLinx announces new Omnibus offering for international pharmaceutical market research

Study evaluates hepatocyte transplantation as an alternative to liver transplantation

CWRU receives $250,000 grant to advance interdisciplinary research and development in biomedicine

Memory loss or decline in thinking abilities may indicate higher risk of stroke

MSU scientist discovers the process that causes retinal cells to die

New research shows tumor suppressor p53 prevents cancer progression in cells

Whole grain intake prevents diabetes, heart diseases, and excess weight gain

KMW's Marni Fund raises nearly $450,000 for breast cancer research

MPI Research lauds FDA's current guidance on abuse potential of drugs

Project A.L.S. and Robert Packard Center for ALS Research partner in $15M research initiative

Mainz University Medical Center and Nagasaki University announce joint research into radiation epidemiology and biology

New guidance may help minimize risks to patient privacy in clinical trials

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