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Scientists have uncovered a significant new link in the chain of immune system events through which estrogen prevents bone loss

Through research in mice, the scientists discovered that an immune signaling molecule called type b transforming growth factor (TGFb) is responsible for a cascade of events that leads estrogen to prevent bone loss.

29 Oct 2004

DASH diet may have health benefits that go beyond lowering people's risk of heart disease

The popular DASH diet, established by the National Institutes of Health as a way to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, may have health benefits that go beyond its stated purpose of lowering people's risk of heart disease, according to research published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

29 Oct 2004

Chronic diseases linked to obesity could put the brakes on economic progress in many developing countries

Chronic diseases linked to obesity could put the brakes on economic progress in many developing countries unless urgent action is taken, experts warned at the opening of the first major international conference on obesity in Africa yesterday (Oct 28).

29 Oct 2004

New insight into the role of the breast cancer gene known as BRCA2

Researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Cancer Cell Unit, Cambridge have gained an important new insight into the role of the breast cancer gene known as BRCA2.

29 Oct 2004

Call for MEP's to improve childhood cancer treatment

Europe should take all possible measures to enhance the existing collaboration between paediatric oncologists, both in the treatment and research of childhood cancers.

29 Oct 2004

Micro-array technology is revolutionising current drug development

Gene expression micro-array technology is benefiting all phases of the discovery, development and subsequent use of new cancer therapeutics

29 Oct 2004

100,000 Iraqi civilians have died as a result of the March 2003 invasion

Public-health experts from the USA and Iraq estimate that around 100,000 Iraqi civilians have died as a result of the March 2003 invasion-the majority being violent deaths among women and children relating to military activity.

29 Oct 2004

Will email consultations improve patient care?

Making email communication part of routine medical practice may have unforseen consequences for the NHS, warns a doctor in a letter to this week's BMJ.

29 Oct 2004

Selling paracetamol and other painkillers in smaller pack sizes has slashed rates of suicide

Selling paracetamol and other painkillers in smaller pack sizes has slashed rates of suicide and damage to the liver from paracetamol poisoning, concludes a study on bmj.com this week.

29 Oct 2004

Test used to diagnose B12 deficiency may be inadequate

A test that generally is used to measure the amount of vitamin B12 in the body is not sensitive enough to detect a deficiency of the vitamin, which has been linked to several neurological conditions, according to Saint Louis University research.

28 Oct 2004

Babies who are breastfed have a lower risk of developing childhood leukemia

The paper, to be published November in the journal Public Health Reports, found that breastfeeding was linked to lower risks of both acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common of the childhood cancers, and acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML).

28 Oct 2004

Biomedical engineers and physicians have brought the day when artificial limbs will be controlled directly by the brain considerably closer

Biomedical engineers and physicians at Vanderbilt University have brought the day when artificial limbs will be controlled directly by the brain considerably closer by discovering a method that uses laser light, rather than electricity, to stimulate and control nerve cells.

28 Oct 2004

Study supports earlier findings, and even showed a significantly higher prevalence of periodontal diseases in cardiac patients

Research is racing to help healthcare professionals further understand how periodontal diseases are linked to cardiovascular disease.

28 Oct 2004

Research News and Research

Scientists have uncovered a significant new link in the chain of immune system events through which estrogen prevents bone loss

DASH diet may have health benefits that go beyond lowering people's risk of heart disease

Chronic diseases linked to obesity could put the brakes on economic progress in many developing countries

New insight into the role of the breast cancer gene known as BRCA2

Call for MEP's to improve childhood cancer treatment

Micro-array technology is revolutionising current drug development

100,000 Iraqi civilians have died as a result of the March 2003 invasion

Will email consultations improve patient care?

Selling paracetamol and other painkillers in smaller pack sizes has slashed rates of suicide

Test used to diagnose B12 deficiency may be inadequate

Babies who are breastfed have a lower risk of developing childhood leukemia

Biomedical engineers and physicians have brought the day when artificial limbs will be controlled directly by the brain considerably closer

Study supports earlier findings, and even showed a significantly higher prevalence of periodontal diseases in cardiac patients

Training of primary care physicians helps increase referrals and cardiac rhythm management device sales

New molecular tool to pinpoint DNA mutations among thousands of cells

Scientists are trying to determine what goes on inside the brain when it sees a face

New insights into hormone therapy show when estrogen best aids brain

Marijuana-like compounds may aid Parkinson's disease, pain and obesity

Research speeds development of brain-controlled devices that may allow amputees and paraplegics to use their limbs

New research could address sleep problems associated with alcohol

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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