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Henry Ford Hospital physicist receives ASTRO's Basic Science Abstract Award

Henry Ford Hospital physicist Lei Ren, Ph.D., is among an elite group to be awarded for basic science research in radiation oncology at the 52nd annual American Society for Radiology Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in San Diego.

29 Oct 2010

Study finds genetic variants that may modify breast cancer risk among women with BRCA2 mutation

An international study led by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has identified genetic variants in women with BRCA2 mutations that may increase or decrease their risk of developing breast cancer. The study was published today online in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics.

29 Oct 2010

Fast Neutron Radiotherapy safe and effective for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer: Study

Scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSU SOM) in Detroit are presenting two research studies that found the use of Fast Neutron Radiotherapy (FNRT) – a form of radiation that is about three times more powerful than typical photon radiotherapy – is highly effective and safe for patients who are dealing with non-small cell lung cancer. The findings are being formally presented Monday, Nov. 1, at the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

29 Oct 2010

CAN launches Highly Qualified Consumer Database about arthritis

Over 4 million Canadians suffer from arthritis, but only a tiny percentage of them are involved in influencing arthritis research in Canada. The Consumer Advisory Council (CAC) of the Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN) hopes to change that by launching a Highly Qualified Consumer (HQC) Database that will store information about Canadians willing to volunteer as consultants or collaborators to arthritis researchers.

29 Oct 2010

Nanomedicine Center for Nucleoprotein Machines receives $16.1 million NIH award

The Georgia Tech-led Nanomedicine Center for Nucleoprotein Machines has received an award of $16.1 million for five years as part of its renewal by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The eight-institution research team plans to pursue development of a clinically viable gene correction technology for single-gene disorders and demonstrate the technology's efficacy with sickle cell disease.

29 Oct 2010

Researchers identify novel mechanism in control of cell motility

A team of scientists at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montr-al (IRCM) led by Dr. Jean-Fran-ois C-t-, Director of the Cytoskeletal Organization and Cell Migration research unit, identified a novel molecular mechanism in the control of cell motility. Their findings were published online today in Current Biology, a journal from the Cell Press group. This scientific breakthrough could eventually lead to the development of new cancer-treating drugs that could block the spread of tumours (metastasis).

29 Oct 2010

New biobank at Qatar helps research of major diseases

A "biobank" of samples and clinical measurements from tens of thousands of people is to be established in Qatar to help scientists understand the causes of major diseases and develop new treatments, it is announced today.

29 Oct 2010

Number of beta cells remains static after age 30: Research

Beta cells, which make insulin in the human body, do not replicate after the age of 30, indicating that clinicians may be closer to better treating diabetes.

29 Oct 2010

New findings on Th17 cells pave way for human cancer treatment protocol

A recently identified immune cell that directs other cells to fight infection plays a critical role in regulating the immune system in both health and disease. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have discovered how a stimulatory molecule and a protein found on the membrane of another immune cell make T helper 17 cells multi-taskers of sorts. Th17 cells protect the body against infection and cancer, but are also culprits in some autoimmune diseases and out-of-control, cancerous cell growth.

29 Oct 2010

T.J. Martell Foundation celebrates 35th Annual Awards Gala to raise funds for cancer and AIDS research

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research celebrated its 35th Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at the New York Marriott Marquis and raised a total of $1.45 million.

29 Oct 2010

Access to kidney transplantation increases for elderly patients

Elderly patients with kidney failure get kidney transplants more often than they did a decade ago, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The results suggest that the chances of receiving a kidney transplant are better than ever for an older patient who needs one.

29 Oct 2010

Coadministration of INTUNIV tablets with stimulant reduces ADHD symptoms

Shire plc the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today presented research results of once-daily INTUNIV (guanfacine) Extended-Release Tablets, coadministered with stimulants in children and adolescents diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who had suboptimal response to treatment with a long-acting stimulant alone.

29 Oct 2010

China CDC signs collaborative agreement with Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center today formalized an ongoing relationship by signing a collaboration agreement. It marks the first such agreement between the China CDC and a U.S. cancer research center.

29 Oct 2010

International Congress at Spain highlights advances in neuroimmunological disease treatment

The complexity of the immune system and nervous system turn Neuroimmunology into one of the most exciting fields of modern biomedicine. Between October 26th and 30th takes place in Sitges (Barcelona, Spain) the X International Congress of Neuroimmunology of the International Society of Neuroimmunology.

29 Oct 2010

U.S. government report says U.S. aid effort in Afghanistan is poorly coordinated

An audit of U.S. projects to rebuild Afghanistan found a 'confusing labyrinth' of agencies and contractors in a poorly coordinated aid effort that cannot easily demonstrate how money is being spent, a report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

29 Oct 2010

VCU Massey receives grant to expand cancer research community program

Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center recently was awarded a two-year, $2.4 million grant from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission (Tobacco Commission) to expand the breadth of the center's community involvement and to grow its state-of-the-art clinical research and cancer specialist delivery system.

29 Oct 2010

Miami Miller School receives grant to study impact of GenerationOne's mobile solution on heart failure patients

The James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program has awarded the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Geriatrics Institute a $100,000 grant for a year-long study on the impact of GenerationOne's Mobile Heath Solution on heart failure patients.

29 Oct 2010

Health overhaul dominates some state, midterm races, but is ignored in others

Some races around the nation are being dominated by fighting over health issues and the health overhaul while others are ignoring it completely.

29 Oct 2010

Low levels of pre-treatment radiation do not risk radiotherapy efficacy in prostate, lung cancer patients

Scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit will present data that suggests low levels of pre-treatment radiation mimicking the doses delivered by CT scans for image guidance pose no risk to the efficacy of radiotherapy in patients with prostate carcinoma and non-small cell lung carcinoma. The findings will be formally announced on Sunday, Oct. 31, during the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

29 Oct 2010

Hospital group and physicians looking at ACOs; Harvard to open primary care education center

In an Oct. 27 letter to the CMS, the Federal Trade Commission and HHS inspector general's office, the Federation of American Hospitals offered comments on accountable care organizations.

29 Oct 2010

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Henry Ford Hospital physicist receives ASTRO's Basic Science Abstract Award

Study finds genetic variants that may modify breast cancer risk among women with BRCA2 mutation

Fast Neutron Radiotherapy safe and effective for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer: Study

CAN launches Highly Qualified Consumer Database about arthritis

Nanomedicine Center for Nucleoprotein Machines receives $16.1 million NIH award

Researchers identify novel mechanism in control of cell motility

New biobank at Qatar helps research of major diseases

Number of beta cells remains static after age 30: Research

New findings on Th17 cells pave way for human cancer treatment protocol

T.J. Martell Foundation celebrates 35th Annual Awards Gala to raise funds for cancer and AIDS research

Access to kidney transplantation increases for elderly patients

Coadministration of INTUNIV tablets with stimulant reduces ADHD symptoms

China CDC signs collaborative agreement with Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

International Congress at Spain highlights advances in neuroimmunological disease treatment

U.S. government report says U.S. aid effort in Afghanistan is poorly coordinated

VCU Massey receives grant to expand cancer research community program

Miami Miller School receives grant to study impact of GenerationOne's mobile solution on heart failure patients

Health overhaul dominates some state, midterm races, but is ignored in others

Low levels of pre-treatment radiation do not risk radiotherapy efficacy in prostate, lung cancer patients

Hospital group and physicians looking at ACOs; Harvard to open primary care education center

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