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Computers to combat disease

A new initiative harnesses the USA's computing skill to enhance our ability to respond to disease epidemics and bioterrorism.

4 May 2004

LVAD heart pumps improve survival in congestive heart failure patients

Despite a risk of stroke, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) – heart pumps – work better than medical therapy in keeping seriously ill congestive heart failure patients alive, according to Columbia researchers.

4 May 2004

South Asian breast cancer patients may have higher rates of mastectomy compared with non-Asians

South Asian breast cancer patients living in Yorkshire may have higher rates of mastectomy compared with non-Asians because they present to their GPs too late, Cancer Research UK scientists reveal today

4 May 2004

AMA survey shows Americans happy to increase state alcohol taxes

A new national survey on alcohol taxes released today by the American Medical Association Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse reveals that 90 percent of Americans are concerned about teenage and underage drinking and that voters, by a margin of two to one, favor a tax increase on alcohol in their states to help fund prevention programs.

4 May 2004

Almost half of the heart failure outpatients given standard questionnaires scored as being depressed

Almost half of the heart failure outpatients given standard questionnaires scored as being depressed, according to a new study in the May 5, 2004 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

4 May 2004

Australian researchers at forefront of battle against obesity

Deakin University has been given World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre status for research into obesity prevention and related nutrition and physical activity programs.

4 May 2004

Schering-Plough Corporation settles with $27 million to the State of Texas

Schering-Plough Corporation has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Attorney General's Office of the State of Texas to settle issues related to reimbursement by Texas' Medicaid program of albuterol sulfate solution and inhaler products.

3 May 2004

Australian Schizophrenia study dispels myths

Male migrants living in cities are most likely to develop schizophrenia – a disorder which no longer affects equal numbers of men and women.

3 May 2004

Australian company receives FDA orphan drug designation for product to treat malignant melanomas

Progen Industries Limited, an Australian anti-cancer drug development company, announced today that it has received orphan drug designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their lead anti-angiogenesis product PI-88 for treatment of malignant melanoma.

3 May 2004

IMRT controls head and neck cancer reducing radiation side effects

Intensity modulated radiation therapy, also known as IMRT, when used alone or combined with surgery, has been shown to greatly increase the chance for survival for patients with head and neck cancer while greatly reducing painful side effects, according to a new study.

3 May 2004

New Australian VR center to give medical students the ability to feel virtual skin, muscle, tendon and bone

And later this year, the facility will be upgraded to include “haptic” capacity, or the ability to recognise the sense of touch – such as giving medical students the ability to “feel” the difference between virtual skin, muscle, tendon or bone.

3 May 2004

Ministers adopt new Canadian policy on doping in sport

Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for sport, recreation and fitness today adopted the new Canadian Policy Against Doping in Sport.

3 May 2004

Human brain makes much more extensive use of highly complex statistics when learning a language than scientists ever realized

A team at the University of Rochester has found that the human brain makes much more extensive use of highly complex statistics when learning a language than scientists ever realized.

3 May 2004

Protein in human milk reduces risk of obesity

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have conducted the first study to detect the presence of a protein in human milk that may explain the association between breastfeeding and reduced risk of obesity later in life.

3 May 2004

Study shows those with weak immune systems should avoid the shower

A study out of the San Diego State University Center for Microbial Sciences reveals that hundreds of millions of colorful bacteria thrive on shower curtains, waiting to attack those who think they are getting clean.

3 May 2004

Misconceptions lead to late diagnosis of melanoma in African Americans

Susan C. Taylor, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology, The College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University in New York, addressed the alarming statistics that support the fact that prevention and detection messages about melanoma are not being heeded by African Americans.

3 May 2004

Teenagers ignore warnings on skin cancer

For most teens, getting a tan during spring break or in preparation for the prom is as common as these rites of passage themselves. Although teens hear dermatologists’ warnings that tanning is the most avoidable risk factor in the prevention of skin cancer, studies find they forgo this advice in favor of the bronzed look.

3 May 2004

Research News and Research

Computers to combat disease

LVAD heart pumps improve survival in congestive heart failure patients

South Asian breast cancer patients may have higher rates of mastectomy compared with non-Asians

AMA survey shows Americans happy to increase state alcohol taxes

Almost half of the heart failure outpatients given standard questionnaires scored as being depressed

Australian researchers at forefront of battle against obesity

Schering-Plough Corporation settles with $27 million to the State of Texas

Australian Schizophrenia study dispels myths

Australian company receives FDA orphan drug designation for product to treat malignant melanomas

IMRT controls head and neck cancer reducing radiation side effects

New Australian VR center to give medical students the ability to feel virtual skin, muscle, tendon and bone

Ministers adopt new Canadian policy on doping in sport

Human brain makes much more extensive use of highly complex statistics when learning a language than scientists ever realized

Protein in human milk reduces risk of obesity

Study shows those with weak immune systems should avoid the shower

Misconceptions lead to late diagnosis of melanoma in African Americans

Teenagers ignore warnings on skin cancer

Minimal information available on the likelihood of side effects from prostate cancer treatment

Study suggests that the vitamins, such as E, C, and beta carotene, could raise bad form of cholesterol

Study identifies key factor causing low iron and anemia in patients with infections and major inflammatory diseases

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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