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Nutritional supplement may improve survival rates of babies born with heart defects

A common nutritional supplement may be part of the magic in improving the survival rates of babies born with heart defects, researchers report. Carnitine, a compound that helps transport fat inside the cell powerhouse where it can be used for energy production, is currently used for purposes ranging from weight loss to chest pain.

10 May 2013

ScinoPharm Taiwan, Coland Holdings partner to develop generic oncological drugs for China

ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd. and Coland Holdings Ltd. announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance to develop a series of generic oncological drugs for Mainland China.

10 May 2013

Modifications in key epigenetic markers influence human embryonic stem cells

Scientists have long known that control mechanisms known collectively as "epigenetics" play a critical role in human development, but they did not know precisely how alterations in this extra layer of biochemical instructions in DNA contribute to development.

10 May 2013

New biosensor detects antibiotic resistance in bacteria, can help fight superbugs

On May 8th JoVE will publish research that demonstrates how a biosensor can detect antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This new technology is a preliminary step in identifying and fighting superbugs, a major public health concern that has led to more deaths than AIDS in the United States in recent years.

9 May 2013

Study suggests new application for endovascular grafts

Tumors have the potential to grow locally and invade neighboring organs. Some chest tumors may invade one of the great vessels of the body, the aorta. Surgical removal of these tumors is very challenging and necessitates the support of a heart-lung machine.

9 May 2013

Gene offers new insights into treatment strategies for deep-vein thrombosis

A gene associated with both protection against bacterial infection and excessive blood clotting could offer new insights into treatment strategies for deep-vein thrombosis -- the formation of a harmful clot in a deep vein.

9 May 2013

ITM researchers develop, test a combination of tools to diagnose SN-TB

Researchers at the Institute of Tropical Medicine have successfully developed and tested a combination of simple clinical, radiological and laboratory tools to diagnose smear-negative tuberculosis.

9 May 2013

Patients with ASPS appear to benefit from anti-cancer drug, cediranib

Patients with advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), a rare cancer, achieved some control of their disease using an experimental anti-cancer drug called cediranib.

8 May 2013

Researchers discover potential treatment for deadly, drug-resistant bacterial infections

Through the serendipity of science, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a potential treatment for deadly, drug-resistant bacterial infections that uses the same approach that HIV uses to infect cells.

8 May 2013

Seven-year quest to understand how breast cancer cells resist treatment

A seven-year quest to understand how breast cancer cells resist treatment with the targeted therapy lapatinib has revealed a previously unknown molecular network that regulates cell death.

8 May 2013

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

The American College of Chest Physicians third edition of evidence-based lung cancer guidelines, Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, recommends offering low-dose computed tomography scanning for lung cancer screening to people with a significant risk of lung cancer due to age and smoking history.

8 May 2013

ECMO can be used on neonates with severe respiratory failure until lung transplantation, say scientists

Adults with end-stage respiratory failure and pulmonary hypertension requiring ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) have been "bridged" toward lung transplantation with novel lung assist devices such as the Novalung.

7 May 2013

Biomedical engineers grow 3D human heart muscle that acts just like natural tissue

Duke University biomedical engineers have grown three-dimensional human heart muscle that acts just like natural tissue. This advancement could be important in treating heart attack patients or in serving as a platform for testing new heart disease medicines.

7 May 2013

Patients with faulty heart valves can benefit from Valve-in-Valve technique

When a biologic aortic valve prosthesis fails, the patient often faces a high risk valve replacement through repeat open heart surgery. A new technique, known as Valve-in-Valve, uses minimally invasive techniques to introduce a collapsible aortic heart valve into the damaged valve in order to restore function.

7 May 2013

Ultrafine particles in consumer products can cause lung inflammation

A consortium of scientists from across the country has found that breathing ultrafine particles from a large family of materials that increasingly are found in a host of household and commercial products, from sunscreens to the ink in copy machines to super-strong but lightweight sporting equipment, can cause lung inflammation and damage.

7 May 2013

Lungs News and Research

Nutritional supplement may improve survival rates of babies born with heart defects

ScinoPharm Taiwan, Coland Holdings partner to develop generic oncological drugs for China

Modifications in key epigenetic markers influence human embryonic stem cells

New biosensor detects antibiotic resistance in bacteria, can help fight superbugs

Study suggests new application for endovascular grafts

Gene offers new insights into treatment strategies for deep-vein thrombosis

ITM researchers develop, test a combination of tools to diagnose SN-TB

Patients with ASPS appear to benefit from anti-cancer drug, cediranib

Researchers discover potential treatment for deadly, drug-resistant bacterial infections

Seven-year quest to understand how breast cancer cells resist treatment

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

ECMO can be used on neonates with severe respiratory failure until lung transplantation, say scientists

Biomedical engineers grow 3D human heart muscle that acts just like natural tissue

Patients with faulty heart valves can benefit from Valve-in-Valve technique

Ultrafine particles in consumer products can cause lung inflammation

Scientists uncover unknown virulence factor in respiratory pathogen

Minimal dose computed tomography better at detecting new or recurrent lung cancer

Scientists identify causative factor behind lung edema

Researchers evaluate lung-related health impacts associated with engineered nanomaterials

Hydrocarbons are among top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the U.S.

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How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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