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Chemotherapy experts refute ASCO recommendations on use of drug sensitivity and resistance assays

A group of leading chemotherapy experts assembled as the Clinical Oncologists for Individualized Therapy (COFIT) refute the findings of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) technology assessment panel regarding the use of chemotherapy sensitivity and resistance assays (CSRAs).

1 Sep 2004

Researchers discover that DNA fragments destroy melanoma cells

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine have discovered that small DNA fragments or oligonucleotides that resemble the telomere (chromosome end), also called T-oligos, can cause human melanoma cells to undergo extensive apoptosis (cell death), while surviving melanoma cells become more differentiated and therefore less aggressive.

1 Sep 2004

Implantable contact lenses more effective than LASIK for higher degrees of myopia

An article in the clinical journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) used to correct nearsightedness/myopia are safe and effective.

1 Sep 2004

Women over 70 are safe to not have radiation treatment after heaving a lumpectomy

Two new studies reported in The New England Journal of Medicine suggest that older women with breast cancer are safe to not have radiation treatment after heaving a lumpectomy.

1 Sep 2004

Launch of one of the US's largest electronic medical record implementations

As part of an ongoing mission to improve the quality and safety of patient care, Buffalo Hospital is the first Allina hospital to transition away from paper processes and begin using an electronic medical record system that will ultimately be shared by all of Allina’s seventy-six sites, including 11 hospitals and sixty-five clinics.

1 Sep 2004

First study about the influence of physical deconditioning on ventricular tachyarrhythmias

When athletes with irregular heartbeats are advised to stop intensive training, the arrhythmias often subside, and this response may help physicians decide which athletes may reenter competition, according to a new study in the Sept. 1, 2004 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

1 Sep 2004

Blacks and whites have similar amounts of coronary calcium deposits, which are a sign of atherosclerotic plaques

In contrast to earlier studies that indicated African-Americans tend to have lower amounts of atherosclerosis than whites, despite having higher cardiovascular death rates, heart scans in a large, representative population indicate that blacks and whites have similar amounts of coronary calcium deposits

1 Sep 2004

The lower your cholesterol in midlife, the better you are off in old age

With up to 39 years of follow-up data in hand, Finnish researchers can say men who had naturally low cholesterol levels in early middle age are more likely to survive and have a higher quality of life in old age

1 Sep 2004

New sedation procedure which could allow patients to avoid potentially risky general anaesthetics

Dental experts have developed a new sedation procedure which could relieve pressure on hospitals and allow patients to avoid potentially risky general anaesthetics.

1 Sep 2004

Infectious disease registers could help detect emerging infections in tourist destinations

Though picking up a Salmonella infection abroad could ruin your holiday, reporting it to your doctor could help detect emerging infections in tourist destinations, according to an article published today in BMC Medicine.

1 Sep 2004

International research sheds light on Escherichia coli

An unprecedented picture of how bacteria latch on to human cells has been published by UK, French and US scientists. They have produced a finely detailed model of one of the tools used by some of the nastiest varieties of the stomach bug, Escherichia coli, to stick to and gain entry to host cells.

1 Sep 2004

Mammography screening reduces risk of distant tumor recurrence

Women who have breast cancer detected by mammography screening have a reduced risk of distant tumor recurrence than women with breast cancer detected outside of screening, according to a study in the September 1 issue of JAMA.

1 Sep 2004

More physicians in graduate medical school than ever

In the 2003 - 2004 academic year, there were 99,964 active medical residents, the highest number ever recorded by the National GME Census. The survey also noted the greatest number of residents entering U.S. medical education programs for the first time (n = 22,444).

1 Sep 2004

Survey finds half of all new medical students are women

A new survey of medical schools in the United States shows that the number of full time faculty members has increased, the number of enrolled students has remained steady, and approximately half of applicants and entering students are women.

1 Sep 2004

More women and adolescents needed in HIV vaccine clinical trials

Greater participation of women and adolescents is needed in HIV vaccine clinical trials, according to a group of international experts, who attended a consultation on HIV vaccine trials in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 26-28 August.

1 Sep 2004

MGI PHARMA acquires Aesgen for $32 million

MGI PHARMA today announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement under which MGI PHARMA will acquire all outstanding equity of Aesgen for $32 million in cash.

1 Sep 2004

Lack of sleep may cause behavioral, learning and attention problems

Nine-year-old Fernando Perry-Mendoza may no longer need medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder thanks to the results of a sleep study at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital’s new Pediatric Sleep Program.

1 Sep 2004

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage effective in disrupting late stages of cell growth in breast cancer

A well known anti-cancer agent in certain vegetables has just had its reputation enhanced. The compound, in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, has been found to be effective in disrupting late stages of cell growth in breast cancer.

1 Sep 2004

Knowing more about a gene’s responsibility will stir up a swarm of controversy

Pinning down how genetics contributes to behavior is slippery business. For instance, identifying the genes linked to a likelihood of developing schizophrenia or autism could stigmatize those who possess the genes, and may even play a role in defining the conditions themselves.

1 Sep 2004

Admissions for substance abuse treatment in adolescents has risen, continuing a ten-year trend

The new data show that the number of adolescents ages 12 to 17 admitted to substance abuse treatment increased 65 percent between 1992 and 2002. In 1992, adolescents represented 6 percent of all treatment admissions.

1 Sep 2004

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Chemotherapy experts refute ASCO recommendations on use of drug sensitivity and resistance assays

Researchers discover that DNA fragments destroy melanoma cells

Implantable contact lenses more effective than LASIK for higher degrees of myopia

Women over 70 are safe to not have radiation treatment after heaving a lumpectomy

Launch of one of the US's largest electronic medical record implementations

First study about the influence of physical deconditioning on ventricular tachyarrhythmias

Blacks and whites have similar amounts of coronary calcium deposits, which are a sign of atherosclerotic plaques

The lower your cholesterol in midlife, the better you are off in old age

New sedation procedure which could allow patients to avoid potentially risky general anaesthetics

Infectious disease registers could help detect emerging infections in tourist destinations

International research sheds light on Escherichia coli

Mammography screening reduces risk of distant tumor recurrence

More physicians in graduate medical school than ever

Survey finds half of all new medical students are women

More women and adolescents needed in HIV vaccine clinical trials

MGI PHARMA acquires Aesgen for $32 million

Lack of sleep may cause behavioral, learning and attention problems

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage effective in disrupting late stages of cell growth in breast cancer

Knowing more about a gene’s responsibility will stir up a swarm of controversy

Admissions for substance abuse treatment in adolescents has risen, continuing a ten-year trend

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

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