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Dartmouth explores glucorticoid side effects on bladder-cancer patients

In her most recent study of possible triggers of cancer among northern New England residents, Dartmouth epidemiologist Margaret R. Karagas, Ph.D., and her team identified an enhanced risk to the bladders of patients taking drugs that suppress the immune system.

27 Oct 2009

Clinical trial helps improve prognosis and changes the standard of care for patients with colorectal cancer

In a review article published this month in The Oncologist, UNC's Dr. Richard M. Goldberg and a team of colleagues catalogue how the data collected in a single large comparative clinical trial testing combination chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer has been used not only to benefit the patients that enrolled but also patients who subsequently developed the disease.

27 Oct 2009

New significant tool to improve the quality of care for patients with brain tumors released

While the nation is debating how best to reform healthcare, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) announce a new significant tool to improve the quality of care for patients who suffer from brain tumors.

27 Oct 2009

School to college transition can trigger eating disorders in young adults

Research shows that the transition to college, with its inherent pressures and changes, can increase the likelihood of eating disorders in young adults. While college students are empowered with newfound independence, this freedom can also trigger unhealthy and dangerous behaviors.

27 Oct 2009

NCI funds new Center on Microenvironment and Metastasis to research on cancer

Adding potent research firepower and fresh physical perspectives to combat cancer, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has funded the new Center on the Microenvironment and Metastasis, which will be headquartered at Cornell University.

27 Oct 2009

Researchers show link between alcohol and cancer

Alcohol consumption has long been linked to cancer and its spread, but the underlying mechanism has never been clear.

27 Oct 2009

Innovative approach to build a new drug to treat a number of CNS diseases

Working like an architect, Prof. Hagit Eldar-Finkelman of Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine is "building" a new drug, L803-MTS, to treat a number of central nervous system (CNS) diseases like Alzheimer's. In pre-clinical studies, it also shows promise against Parkinson's, Huntington's and diabetes.

27 Oct 2009

National Cancer Institute awards Johns Hopkins $14.8 million for cancer research

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology have been awarded $14.8 million from the National Cancer Institute to launch a research center aimed at unraveling the physical underpinnings of the growth and spread of cancer.

26 Oct 2009

Athletes may face future health problems despite their rigorous exercise routines, says study

For today's athletes, size and strength can mean the difference between championships, scholarships and million-dollar paydays. But new research comparing the signs of metabolic syndrome in professional baseball and football players, presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, reveals that the larger professional athletes - specifically football linemen - may encounter future health problems despite their rigorous exercise routines.

26 Oct 2009

Major fundraising initiative launched for Rett syndrome research

Inspired by recent breakthroughs in research, today the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) announced a major fundraising initiative entitled Research to Reality: Funding Progress. Funds raised by the campaign are earmarked to accelerate the progress of crucial research, and bring promise to reality. Country music sensation Clint Black, whose niece Courtney lost her battle with Rett syndrome in 2003 at age 16, will serve as Honorary Chair of the campaign.

26 Oct 2009

Study links abnormalities in the white matter of the brain with schizophrenia

A new study by researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), King's College London has discovered abnormalities in the white matter of the brain that seem to be critical for the timing of schizophrenia. The study, led by Professor Phillip McGuire and Dr Sophia Frangou, has been published in this month's edition of the British Journal of Psychiatry.

26 Oct 2009

St. Rose Hospital Cardiologists implements CVIS from McKesson

St. Rose Hospital of Hayward, Calif., is accelerating report turnaround times and providing cardiologists with secure remote access to echocardiogram and EKG reports, thanks to a new cardiovascular information solution (CVIS) from McKesson.

26 Oct 2009

DVD series "Start Fitness Now: Beating Type 2 Diabetes" released

NBC's "Biggest Loser" trainer Kim Lyons announces the newest addition to her fitness empire- 3 title DVD series Start Fitness Now: Beating Type 2 Diabetes and online support forum; produced and distributed by Watch It Now Entertainment.

26 Oct 2009

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the availability of its Copeptin assay in Europe

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability in Europe of its new Copeptin assay, which helps medical personnel quickly and accurately diagnose acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as a heart attack.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 26 Oct 2009

Clinical study to evaluate potential new approaches for early detection of breast cancer

U-Systems announced today that Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula’s Breast Care Center has initiated participation in the SOMO·INSIGHT Clinical Study.

26 Oct 2009

ADA Technologies to develop home lithiummonitor for patients with bipolar disorder

ADA Technologies, Inc. (ADA) received a $189,886 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to develop a home lithiummonitor for use by patients with bipolar disorder.

26 Oct 2009

Ontario Lung Association partners with Health Canada for radon gas awareness campaign

As winter weather approaches and we move activities indoors, it's a good time to think about the quality of the air in our homes. Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that is produced from the natural breakdown of uranium in rocks and soil. Radon can enter a home through tiny openings in floors and foundations and build up to dangerous levels. Long-term exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada.

26 Oct 2009

CMSC analyses patient self-management in Multiple Sclerosis

The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) released a white paper, written by a panel chaired by CMSC member Robert T. Fraser, Ph.D., of the University of Washington Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in Seattle, Washington, analyzing patient self-management in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to develop recommendations for best practices aimed at improving patients' lives.

26 Oct 2009

Results from Phase I dose-escalation study of AT-101 announced

Ascenta Therapeutics announced today that encouraging results from a Phase I dose-escalation study of two combination therapy regimens containing AT-101, an oral, pan-Bcl-2 inhibitor, in patients with the most malignant type of brain tumor, were described in an oral presentation at the 2009 Joint Meeting of the Society for NeuroOncology (SNO) and AANS/CNS Section on Tumors in New Orleans, Louisiana (Concurrent Session VI: Radiation Oncology, October 23, 2009; Abstract # 449).

26 Oct 2009

American Heart Association joins international organizations to fight the global threat of stroke

During this year's observance of "World Stroke Day," Thursday, October 29, the American Heart Association and its division, the American Stroke Association, will join international organizations with a unified message about the global threat of stroke.

26 Oct 2009

Medical Condition News

Dartmouth explores glucorticoid side effects on bladder-cancer patients

Clinical trial helps improve prognosis and changes the standard of care for patients with colorectal cancer

New significant tool to improve the quality of care for patients with brain tumors released

School to college transition can trigger eating disorders in young adults

NCI funds new Center on Microenvironment and Metastasis to research on cancer

Researchers show link between alcohol and cancer

Innovative approach to build a new drug to treat a number of CNS diseases

National Cancer Institute awards Johns Hopkins $14.8 million for cancer research

Athletes may face future health problems despite their rigorous exercise routines, says study

Major fundraising initiative launched for Rett syndrome research

Study links abnormalities in the white matter of the brain with schizophrenia

St. Rose Hospital Cardiologists implements CVIS from McKesson

DVD series "Start Fitness Now: Beating Type 2 Diabetes" released

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the availability of its Copeptin assay in Europe

Clinical study to evaluate potential new approaches for early detection of breast cancer

ADA Technologies to develop home lithiummonitor for patients with bipolar disorder

Ontario Lung Association partners with Health Canada for radon gas awareness campaign

CMSC analyses patient self-management in Multiple Sclerosis

Results from Phase I dose-escalation study of AT-101 announced

American Heart Association joins international organizations to fight the global threat of stroke

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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