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Researchers find link between surgery duration with deep venous thrombosis risk

One of the most severe complications of brain surgery is a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs called a pulmonary embolism.But a Loyola University Health System study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery suggests that screening methods hospitals typically use to access the risk of pulmonary embolisms may fall short.

3 Sep 2010

Researchers develop new animal model for studying hemophilia A

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have developed a new animal model for studying hemophilia A, with the goal of eventually treating people with the disorder.

3 Sep 2010

Study finds acupuncture can control side effects of cancer treatment

Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can help control a number of symptoms and side effects such as pain, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting associated with a variety of cancers and their treatments.

3 Sep 2010

Researchers develop gLQ Model to determine optimal dose level, treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies

There is yet no straightforward way to determine the optimal dose level and treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies such as stereotactic radiation therapy, used to treat brain and lung cancer, or for high-dose brachytherapy for prostate and other cancers.Radiation oncologists at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute may have solved the problem by developing a new mathematical model that encompasses all dose levels.

3 Sep 2010

UB symposium to discuss in silico molecular design, high-throughput screening to treat diseases

Twenty-first-century pharmaceutical breakthroughs require 21st-century drug discovery tools, such as computational or in silico molecular design and high-throughput screening of effective, new compounds. That's the theme of a University at Buffalo symposium to be held Sept. 11 on "Twenty-first Century Bioscience: In Silico Methods and High-Throughput Screening," which will feature a variety of cutting-edge advances in the field developed by researchers in Western New York and throughout the US.

3 Sep 2010

Behavioral management program for migraine sufferers boosts confidence to self-manage symptoms: Study

For severe migraine sufferers, psychological treatments build on the benefits of drug therapy, according to a new study by Elizabeth Seng and Dr. Kenneth Holroyd from Ohio University in the US.

3 Sep 2010

Early marker for infants at higher-risk for autism may be infrequent gazing, study shows

Kennedy Krieger Institute announced today new study results showing an early marker for later communication and social delays in infants at a higher-risk for autism may be infrequent gazing at other people when unprompted. Published in the September issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, the study also found that six-month-old high-risk infants demonstrated the same level of cause and effect learning skills when compared to low-risk infants of the same age.

3 Sep 2010

Kansas State University professor attempts to prove some common beliefs about nutrition

A monthlong diet of entirely snack cakes and fatty foods may sound like a fantasy, but for one Kansas State University professor it's serious business. In 30 days Mark Haub is attempting to prove some common beliefs about nutrition are untrue.

3 Sep 2010

Celldex Therapeutics regains worldwide rights to commercialize rindopepimut therapeutic cancer vaccine

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. announced today it will regain full worldwide rights to develop and commercialize rindopepimut (CDX-110), effective November 1, 2010.

3 Sep 2010

Federal government's methods in curbing obesity ineffective and counterproductive

The First Lady and the Surgeon General are trying to rally Americans to fight against the "epidemic" of obesity. Perhaps they will inspire many to follow their leadership by example. Otherwise, the role of the federal government in curbing obesity is questionable, write economists Michael Marlow and Alden Shiers of California Polytechnic State University.

3 Sep 2010

Cardiogenesis Corporation releases comment on STAR-heart study

Cardiogenesis Corporation, released comments today regarding the STAR-heart study.The STAR-heart study, which was presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2010 Congress in August 2010, reported that the intracoronary injection of autologous stem cells derived from bone marrow is associated with improved hemodynamics and long term survival in the treatment of chronic heart failure.

3 Sep 2010

Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement nominated for Lane Adams Award

Sheila Matechuk, Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement, has been nominated for the American Cancer Society's prestigious "Lane Adams Award" honoring individuals who "demonstrate innovative and collaborative approaches to enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients and their families."

3 Sep 2010

TCC gears up early intervention programs for families, children with autistic spectrum disorders

In preparation for the new school year The Children's Center's is gearing up their early intervention programs for families and children with autistic spectrum disorders between the ages 18 months to 6 years old. The Children's Center recognizes one of the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States affecting our children is Autism. That's why TCC is offering back to school support to families of children with autism spectrum disorder.

3 Sep 2010

Community-Academic Partnership program for healthy lifestyle promotion among DD patients

Many people with developmental disability are sedentary and obese, have poor diet, and consequently suffer from conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Promoting healthy lifestyles for this group is the aim of a new project that teams University of Illinois at Chicago researchers with two community-based nonprofit organizations in Albuquerque, N.M. and suburban Chicago.

3 Sep 2010

New peer-reviewed study on chemopreventive effects of Protandim

LifeVantage Corporation, the maker of Protandim®, a clinically proven, science-based therapy for oxidative stress, announced today that a new peer-reviewed study involving Protandim® was published in the scientific journal PLoS ONE. The study, conducted by researchers at Louisiana State University, examined the biochemical mechanisms that underlie the ability of Protandim® to suppress tumors in mice. That ability was previously demonstrated by the authors in a study involving a mouse two-stage model of chemically-induced skin cancer.

3 Sep 2010

Data from ESC confirms reduction in adverse events with CYPHER Stent

Additional Analysis of 18 Month Data of the SORT OUT III Trial Provides Detail on Safety and Efficacy Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes, Acute Coronary Syndrome, or Treatment of Multiple Lesions

3 Sep 2010

GOG to conduct Phase II trial on primary peritoneal cancer

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. announced today that the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) intends to conduct a randomized Phase II trial of weekly paclitaxel versus weekly paclitaxel with REOLYSIN(R) in patients with persistent or recurrent, ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer (GOG186H).

3 Sep 2010

Three ways to de-program the 1950s obesity trinity underlying current obesity epidemic

In a first person paper published in the August 27, 2010 issue of Childhood Obesity, Dr. Melinda Sothern, Director of Health Promotion and Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, provides three ways to de-program the 1950s obesity trinity underlying the current obesity epidemic in the United States and protect future generations from its health consequences.

3 Sep 2010

Vended foods and beverages linked to obesity, diabetes and coronary artery disease risk in school children

School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes and coronary artery disease, according to research from the University of Michigan Medical School.

3 Sep 2010

Research on immune system can develop new therapy for inflammation, tumors

In two closely related studies, two teams of Scripps Research Institute scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findings may lead to the development of new therapies to treat inflammation, wounds, asthma, and malignant tumors.

3 Sep 2010

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Researchers find link between surgery duration with deep venous thrombosis risk

Researchers develop new animal model for studying hemophilia A

Study finds acupuncture can control side effects of cancer treatment

Researchers develop gLQ Model to determine optimal dose level, treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies

UB symposium to discuss in silico molecular design, high-throughput screening to treat diseases

Behavioral management program for migraine sufferers boosts confidence to self-manage symptoms: Study

Early marker for infants at higher-risk for autism may be infrequent gazing, study shows

Kansas State University professor attempts to prove some common beliefs about nutrition

Celldex Therapeutics regains worldwide rights to commercialize rindopepimut therapeutic cancer vaccine

Federal government's methods in curbing obesity ineffective and counterproductive

Cardiogenesis Corporation releases comment on STAR-heart study

Developer of Goddess Hair Extensions & Replacement nominated for Lane Adams Award

TCC gears up early intervention programs for families, children with autistic spectrum disorders

Community-Academic Partnership program for healthy lifestyle promotion among DD patients

New peer-reviewed study on chemopreventive effects of Protandim

Data from ESC confirms reduction in adverse events with CYPHER Stent

GOG to conduct Phase II trial on primary peritoneal cancer

Three ways to de-program the 1950s obesity trinity underlying current obesity epidemic

Vended foods and beverages linked to obesity, diabetes and coronary artery disease risk in school children

Research on immune system can develop new therapy for inflammation, tumors

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