Penn receives grant for initiative to help understand genes' effects on medications
... hoped in everyone, and indeed sometimes result in serious side effects. Genetic variability in the response to medications has been known for decades to play a critical role in limiting the efficacy and safety of drugs. The Penn project seeks to pave the way for a complete understanding of the genetic basis...September/October 2004 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
...rsonal physician if admitted to the hospital for a serious condition such as a malignancy (98 percent) or hea... been together through major life events such as a serious illness, hospitalization, birth or death. When both are present, patients place a great deal of val...Experts present new research on hot topics in aging at GSA's annual meeting in Washington, DC
...entification of those unsafe drivers is becoming a serious health priority. Ideally, retirement from driving should occur as close to the optimal time as possible, neither too early, nor too late. Drivers with dementing illnesses often do not recognize that they are unsafe, fail to make needed modifications,...Drought in the West linked to warmer temperatures
... warmer temperatures in the future could lead to a serious long-term increase in aridity over Western North America," they write in the paper. Co-author Dr. David Meko of the University of Arizona tree ring lab notes that the drought that has gripped the western United States for the past four years "pales ...Cells in retina found to behave like soap bubbles
...preciated area of science that has started to gain serious momentum in the last decade. Cells are different shapes and pack together in different ways depending on where they are located in a living thing and what their function is." In investigating the physical basis of biological patterning in the retina,...Genetic link to risky pregnancy
...ournal of Experimental Medicine . Preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy, develops when the cells responsible for routing blood and nutrients to the placenta are unable to do their job. The result is decreased blood flow to the fetus, a situation that threatens both mother and developing child. ...Mechanism discovered for muscle wasting seen in diabetes, AIDS and other diseases
...N -- Muscle wasting is associated with aging and a serious consequence of different diseases, including cancer and diabetes. Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, with the assistance of other collaborating researchers, have discovered an important biochemical pathway for muscle wasting--as well as a potent...To save dolphin's dorsal fin experts combine medical technology and teamwork
...ther, we were outwardly hopeful, but harbored some serious doubts that we would be able to save this dolphin's dorsal fin," said Dr. Stone. "But Liko surprised us all. Today we're optimistic that his fin will eventually be fully reattached and strong enough to stand up to the rigors of a robust male dolphin ...ASPB opposes proposed ban of GMOs in Humboldt county ballot measure M
...or at University of California, Davis, pointed out serious flaws with the ballot measure. They noted that jailing of farmers and scientists pursuant to Measure M for use of safe, innovative technologies is unjust, anti-science and harmful to American agriculture. Following is the ASPB letter sent to the ...Other highlights in the October 20 JNCI
...dministration allows for the approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases based on surrogate endpoints so that drugs may reach patients more quickly. After approval is granted, however, drug companies are required to complete studies designed to confirm a drug's clinical benefit. In a review of...Gene-altered mouse is model for rare autoimmune syndrome
...ents do not see a physician unless it becomes very serious or other problems arise, such as fatigue, arthritis, or inflammation of the lungs, kidneys or blood vessels," he said. Treatment for the disorder involves lubricant drops for the eyes and drugs that increase production of saliva. "Basically not...Pesticides may promote Parkinson's disease and exercise may offer protection
...s better understand some of the mechanisms of this serious and disabling brain disorder, which affects about 1 million people in the United States. Knowledge of the environmental factors and genetics of this illness has allowed investigators to create models of disease that are being used to examine potentia...Munching microbes could cleanse arsenic-contaminated groundwater
...rtain microbes to grow. Arsenic contamination is a serious threat to human health. In the Ganges Delta of Ba...le, chronic exposure to arsenic has been linked to serious medical conditions, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease and a variety of cancers. "The th...Mail-order drugs exposed to extreme heat become less effective
...iculties, inaccurate medication dosage can lead to serious medical consequences." Researchers from Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center tested the effects of heat on powder-filled formoterol capsules and its effects on drug delivery. Formoterol capsules were heated in their original packaging f...VYTORIN (TM) superior again to Lipitor at lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol
... doctor promptly because these could be signs of a serious side effect. VYTORIN should be discontinued if myopathy is diagnosed or suspected. To help avoid serious side effects, patients should talk to their doctor about medicine or food they should avoid while ta...New AAAS report cites 'serious concerns' with electronic voting
...especially those who have historically encountered serious impediments to exercising their right to vote. The research -- and the reforms -- will become increasingly important as the United States considers moving toward an Internet-based voting system, the panelists said. "In some instances, voting, and ...Safety and immunogenicity data available for new pertussis booster vaccine candidate for adolescents
...kground on Diphtheria and Tetanus Diphtheria is a serious disease that results in the death of approximately...roat, low-grade fever and neck swelling. In more serious cases, a membrane can form over the airway and result in respiratory obstruction. Causes of death c...Research confirms that vCJD prions can be removed from blood
... has on availability of the blood supply creates a serious public health issue" says Eric Krasnoff, Chairman and CEO, Pall Corporation. "We are moving forward as quickly as possible so that this new technology can be made available worldwide. This is part of our ongoing commitment to blood safety and our on...Research team discovers possible genetic mechanism behind congenital heart defects
...tal heart defects are among the most prevalent and serious conditions affecting children, occurring in approximately one out of 100 live births in Canada. The next steps for this research involve examining patients with congenital heart defects to see if they, like the mouse model, have this modified protein...Stretching the supply of flu vaccine: Solution offered in new SLU research in New England Journal
...England Journal of Medicine following this fall's serious influenza vaccine shortages. Among the other study findings: There was significantly less pain with intradermal administration versus the traditional "intramuscular" shot. There was more inflammation at the injection site using the intradermal ap...