OHSU scientists test medication to treat involuntary weight loss
...p these patients from deteriorating physically, it gives them a greater chance of surviving the disease they are fighting." This latest research breakthrough is based on earlier studies that demonstrated how a receptor on certain brain cells -- called the MC4 receptor -- can influence metabolism and appeti...Hopkins begins human trials with donor adult stem cells to repair muscle damaged from heart attack
.... A stem cell is a special type of body cell that gives rise to other types of specialized cells. "Using mesenchymal stem cells also avoids potential problems with immunosuppression, in which every human's immune system might attack stem cells from sources other than itself," notes Hare. "Because they ...Countywide forecasts of water use available for Illinois, Midwest
...diana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. It gives useful insights about the relationship between water use and factors most likely to predict or explain water use, Dziegielewski said. It also offers perspective on the challenges facing water-system managers and regional officials in planning to meet...Brain imaging reveals secrets of love, fear and betrayal
...hting the fascinating insights which brain imaging gives to the workings of the human mind is being hosted by the University of Edinburgh tomorrow (Tuesday, 15 March). The lecture, given by University of Oxford neuroscientist Professor Paul Mathews, will illuminate the parallels between the works of Shakes...Chemicals in tattoo inks need closer scrutiny
...cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-204.html . This effectively gives a tattoo artist license to inject whatever he or she deems appropriate under the skin, according to the researchers. "Tattoos are no longer limited to the rough and rowdy," says Haley Finley-Jones, an undergraduate chemistry student and lead author o...Routine dental panoramic X-rays not necessary, study shows
...eth, called periapical X-rays. A periapical X-ray gives a close and in-depth look at a particular tooth. A "full-mouth series" consists of a group of periapical X-rays taken of all the patient's teeth. Nearly everything a dentist needs to know about a person's oral health is revealed by full-mouth per...Drug companies and governments must act on fake drug problem
...tients killed by fake drugs in China alone in 2001 gives an indication of the health consequences of counterfeiting. The recent discovery of fake HIV medicines in Central Africa "raises the prospect of a disastrous setback in the treatment of AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, unless vigorous action is taken now,...New laparoscopic hysterectomy offers quicker recovery time than traditional surgery
...id of losing the support that the pelvic structure gives or fear losing sexual function, this is an excellent alternative," Dr. Thompson said. UT Southwestern surgeons are among only a few in Dallas who are using this technology. "Physicians in the women's center are experts in this surgical procedure," s...Major review of subway systems suggests potential for significant health and safety hazards
...gers. "While this comprehensive review of the data gives us the first big picture into the health of our transportation system, without further appropriate risk assessment studies, we cannot adequately determine the factors and health effects of potential hazards," and "most importantly, the steps that are...Schepens scientists regenerate optic nerve for the first time
...ot only enhance the lives of our soldiers but also gives hope to every American who suffers from diseases of the central nervous system." Many tissues in the body continually renew themselves if injured. However, this is not true for nerve cells or their fibers (axons) in the Central Nervous System (CNS). ...Cartilage repair techniques shown to restore patient mobility and reduce pain
...sults of both studies provide scientific data that gives surgeons a tool for the first time that can predict a patient's outcome from either procedure. The Institute for Cartilage Repair was developed by a skilled group of clinicians in response to growing clinical need for more durable cartilage and menis...Brain-scanning technologies need standards, according to Stanford researcher
...or change," Illes said. Woman report that the scan gives them a feeling of reassurance that their pregnancy is normal. Studying when follow-up MRIs are most beneficial will help narrow down which women should be offered the scans. Illes will also discuss her ongoing work examining how research studies hand...Medication helps alcoholics control drinking
...overy. "Short-term treatment of NTX for alcoholism gives a meaningful benefit in preventing a relapse," the... notes that the availability of both medicines now gives patients an alternative if one is not effective for them. And, he adds, the possible benefits of usi...New evidence of retroviral involvement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
...t study from King's College and University College gives new life to the hypothesis that ALS is a consequence of an atypical infection; follow-up studies will now be essential to pin down the actual offending agent," said Dr. Brown....Full-body MRI shows promise for screening, but should stay in research area for now, study says
...t this is not known for all diseases. The scanning gives a dramatic bundle of information. Although one might think that this increases health in the future, there is controversy. Not in relation to the actual MRI techniques, but whether finding an abnormality really alters the outcome--for example, with ...American Academy of Neurology program receives Grassroots Award
...n Academy of Neurology. "The training they receive gives them tools to be patient advocates and leaders in their communities, their states, and the national arena." The Grassroots Innovation Award is the second award to recognize the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum. Last July, the Academy was elected t...Monkey 'pay-per-view' study could aid understanding of autism
... willing to 'spend' to see a particular individual gives us an invaluable experimental system to explore the neural wiring that underlies social cognition." Intriguingly, said Platt, the monkeys were not living in a colony where physical interactions could contribute to establishing dominance hierarchies ...Mayo Clinic discovers a key to 'low metabolism' and major factor in obesity
...his instrumentation appears slightly bizarre as it gives us a covert window into people's energetics and every activity in a completely unthreatening way," says Dr. Levine. "But because of it, we have a window into people's activity life that no one's ever had before." Role Reversal: Lean Become Stout; S...Longer cardiac rehab programs necessary, says U of T study
...Faculty of Medicine. Increased program length also gives health care professionals a longer period to help patients make heart-healthy lifestyle changes that lower the risk of future cardiac events, such as quitting smoking or switching to a low-fat diet. In the study, 623 male patients with coronary heart...Vaccinating school children and high risk groups is best strategy for slowing flu transmission
...sed as comparisons. "The current vaccine shortage gives public health officials the opportunity to reconsider what we believe is a very important alternative strategy of vaccinating school children in addition to high-risk groups," Dr. Halloran says. "If this strategy were adopted, the incidence of influ...