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Research team identifies five new gene regions that raise the risk of childhood-onset IBD

In the largest, most comprehensive genetic analysis of childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an international research team has identified five new gene regions, including one involved in a biological pathway that helps drive the painful inflammation of the digestive tract that characterizes the disease.

16 Nov 2009

Researchers identify a molecular mechanism that contributes to colorectal tumors

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health have identified a molecular mechanism that allows two powerful signaling pathways to interact and begin a process leading to colorectal tumors.

16 Nov 2009

Bystanders can save more lives by performing continuous chest compressions, shows analysis

The chance of surviving a cardiac arrest outside a hospital was found to be twice as high when bystanders performed continuous chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breathing than when bystanders performed standard CPR. These are the latest findings reported by the Resuscitation Research Group at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and the SHARE Program (Save Hearts in Arizona Research and Education) at the Arizona Department of Health Services.

16 Nov 2009

Two units of UCB reduce risk of leukemia from returning, shows new study

A new study from the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota shows that patients who have acute leukemia and are transplanted with two units of umbilical cord blood (UCB) have significantly reduced risk of the disease returning.

16 Nov 2009

Researchers develop microscopic polymer beads to deliver antioxidant enzyme into heart

Researchers at Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed microscopic polymer beads that can deliver an antioxidant enzyme made naturally by the body into the heart.

16 Nov 2009

LCA praises New Mexico Governor for proclaiming November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) formally thanked New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson for proclaiming November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month throughout his state.

16 Nov 2009

Rapidly cooling a person in cardiac arrest may improve chance of survival without brain damage

Rapidly cooling a person in cardiac arrest may improve their chance of survival without brain damage, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009.

16 Nov 2009

Study confirms that people with severe mental disorders more at risk of dying from heart disease

A large new study confirms that people with severe mental disorders — such as schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders — are 25 percent to 40 percent more prone to die from heart disease than people without mental illness are.

13 Nov 2009

Decreased heart functions associated with fat collection in different body locations: Study

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have shown that fat collection in different body locations, such as around the heart and the aorta and within the liver, are associated with certain decreased heart functions. The study, which appears on-line in Obesity, also found that measuring a person's body mass index (BMI) does not reliably predict the amount of undesired fat in and around these vital organs.

13 Nov 2009

Canadians to celebrate World Diabetes Day in recognition of people who live with diabetes

In recognition of the ongoing commitment by millions of Canadians who build awareness of, and live with diabetes, World Diabetes Day will be celebrated on November 14. An official United Nation's World Health Day, World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who, along with Dr. Charles Best, co-discovered insulin in 1921.

13 Nov 2009

DSALA "15th Annual Buddy Walk" to raise awareness about Down syndrome

15th Annual Buddy Walk and Festival for the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles. Buddy Walks are a national event of the National Down Syndrome Society held across the United States each fall to bring awareness and support to individuals born with Down syndrome and their families.

13 Nov 2009

Diabetic retinopathy on the rise; dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss

The incidence of diabetes continues to increase, particularly among adolescents and young adults. The CDC projects the number of diabetic retinopathy cases will double by 2050. On World Diabetes Day, November 14, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy), through its EyeSmart™ campaign, is reminding the public that an annual dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss in people with diabetes.

13 Nov 2009

Does prolonged exposure to paternal antigens protect against pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Faculty of 1000 reviewers examine a study from New Zealand on whether prolonged exposure to the father's semen protects new mothers against pre-eclampsia and having an undersized baby.

13 Nov 2009

People with hemianopia have difficulty detecting pedestrians, study cautions against allowing them to drive

Schepens Eye Research Institute scientists have found that--when tested in a driving simulator--patients with hemianopia (blindness in one half of the visual field in both eyes) have significantly more difficulty detecting pedestrians (on their blind side) than normally sighted people. These results, published in the November 2009 issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, fly in the face of some recent on-road studies that have found most people with hemianopia safe to drive.

13 Nov 2009

PAF receives additional funding support for serving patients with multiple myeloma

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) -- a national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or debilitating diseases -- is pleased to announce that it has received additional funding support for serving patients with multiple myeloma through its Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR).

13 Nov 2009

$Post-menopausal women in Asia hospitalized with fragility fracture are not aware whether they had osteoporosis or not$

Post-menopausal women in Asia hospitalized with fragility fracture are not aware whether they had osteoporosis or not

New results from a survey of 1,122 post-menopausal women in Asia found that nearly half (48.5 percent) were not aware whether or not they had osteoporosis despite being hospitalized with a fragility fracture.

13 Nov 2009

People in their 60s may have more disabilities than their counterparts from prior generations

In a development that could have significant ramifications for the nation's health care system, Baby Boomers may well be entering their 60s suffering far more disabilities than their counterparts did in previous generations, according to a new UCLA study. The findings, researchers say, may be due in part to changing American demographics.

13 Nov 2009

Poor mental health in children and teenagers impacts on the length of time they will stay in school: Study

"Our study shows that poor mental health in children and teenagers has a large impact on the length of time they will stay in school," says Dr. Lehrer. He notes a large number of school-based programs have recently been introduced to prevent childhood obesity through lifestyle changes, but suggests the net should be cast more widely. "It's important for policymakers to target health conditions that are not the easiest to identify - like inattention - but may have larger impacts on one's future."

13 Nov 2009

CSHL solves the structure of the zinc-bound ATD domain of the NMDA receptor NR2B subunit

A team of scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) reports on Thursday their success in solving the molecular structure of a key portion of a cellular receptor implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other serious illnesses.

13 Nov 2009

Findings on the use of Traumeel S in children with mucositis undergoing SCT presented

New research findings presented today at the Society for Integrative Oncology's (SIO) Sixth International Conference in New York show promise in assessing the efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) using traditional research methods.

13 Nov 2009

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Research team identifies five new gene regions that raise the risk of childhood-onset IBD

Researchers identify a molecular mechanism that contributes to colorectal tumors

Bystanders can save more lives by performing continuous chest compressions, shows analysis

Two units of UCB reduce risk of leukemia from returning, shows new study

Researchers develop microscopic polymer beads to deliver antioxidant enzyme into heart

LCA praises New Mexico Governor for proclaiming November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Rapidly cooling a person in cardiac arrest may improve chance of survival without brain damage

Study confirms that people with severe mental disorders more at risk of dying from heart disease

Decreased heart functions associated with fat collection in different body locations: Study

Canadians to celebrate World Diabetes Day in recognition of people who live with diabetes

DSALA "15th Annual Buddy Walk" to raise awareness about Down syndrome

Diabetic retinopathy on the rise; dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss

Does prolonged exposure to paternal antigens protect against pregnancy-induced hypertension?

People with hemianopia have difficulty detecting pedestrians, study cautions against allowing them to drive

PAF receives additional funding support for serving patients with multiple myeloma

Post-menopausal women in Asia hospitalized with fragility fracture are not aware whether they had osteoporosis or not

People in their 60s may have more disabilities than their counterparts from prior generations

Poor mental health in children and teenagers impacts on the length of time they will stay in school: Study

CSHL solves the structure of the zinc-bound ATD domain of the NMDA receptor NR2B subunit

Findings on the use of Traumeel S in children with mucositis undergoing SCT presented

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