Test could improve detection of prion disease in humans
... detect prion disease in living people and animals before the onset of symptoms. The test, called conformation-dependent immunoassay (CDI), was originally developed to detect various forms of disease-causing proteins called prions in cows, sheep, deer and other animals. In the new study, researchers led by ...Hypothyroidism associated with reduced breast cancer risk
...complement to tamoxifen," Cristofanilli says. Even before this research is concluded, Cristofanilli believes that, as a first step, all women diagnosed with breast cancer should have their thyroid function tested to detect common disorders - namely hyper- or hypothyroidism - so that women with both conditio...COX-2 inhibitors associated with blood pressure elevation
...ed controlled trials of COX-2 inhibitors published before May 2004, with a total of 45,451 participants for whom blood pressure data were available. The meta-analysis was designed to compare the relative risk of developing hypertension and of clinically important blood pressure elevation in study participan...Flu vaccination impact on elderly deaths may be over-estimated
...s difficult because the infection is often cleared before the onset of the secondary complications that actu...ly in the U.S. has increased from 15 to 20 percent before 1980 to 65 percent in 2001, the authors could find no correlation between this increasing vaccinatio...Uric acid may help reduce effects of spinal cord injury, Jefferson researchers find
... They found that mice that received uric acid just before and right after an experimental spinal cord injury...re is a range we could work with in raising levels before there's a problem, such as in gout," he says, referring to an ailment characterized by excessive uri...Clot-busting drugs may help detect potentially deadly leg clots
...s of clot detection by giving small amounts of tPA before the test. They hypothesized that the lower part ...dding tPA or some other clot-dissolving drug right before the test may clear up those positives and negatives, he says, hypothesizing that measuring the diffe...Northwestern Memorial Hospital receives $10 million commitment to support preeminent heart program
...y of '05 compared to the same time period the year before include: 77 percent increase in cardiac surgeries 15 percent increase in cardiology outpatient visits 10 percent increase in vascular surgeries "People in Chicago should know that we already have the infrastructure in place to manage any c...Herb used to treat diabetes works like modern-day prescription drugs, study suggests
...art. Each participant fasted for at least 10 hours before consuming the test beverage. Participants were ask...took the herb with their meal, but maybe taking it before eating would be even more effective." The researchers also want to study the effects of Salacia oblo...U of T researchers describe 'Joe Canadian' tongue
New imaging research about tongue shape and volume before and after surgery should ultimately help surgeons decide how to best reconstruct tongue defects resulting from cancer surgery, says a team of researchers at the University of Toronto. Tim Bressmann, a professor in the Department of Speech-Language ...Mayo Clinic identifies key cellular process in prostate and other cancers
... cells. Researchers say it will be at least a year before the discovery can be applied in a human clinical trial. The Findings For the first time, the Mayo Clinic research group provides laboratory evidence to describe a new mechanism by which cells lose the protection of tumor suppressors -- and therefor...Induction at 32 weeks possible action for expectant moms with premature membrane rupture
...brane rupture. "The idea is to deliver the mother before the baby gets an infection," says Dr. Brost. "The ... trying to deliver later so baby can get older but before an infection can set in." The study found that infections in both mom and baby were significantly l...International trial of two microbicides begins
...equally sized groups. One group will use BufferGel before each act of sexual intercourse, one group will use PRO 2000, one group will use a placebo gel, and the final group will not use any gel. In addition, all participants will receive condoms and extensive prevention counseling at each clinic visit. The ...Dialogue & personal example work best for parents in drug talks with teens
...argeted drug talk becomes more helpful, especially before events such as a prom or dance when teens face stronger temptations to use alcohol beverages or take drugs. Miller-Day and Dr. Ann H. Dodd, assistant dean in the University's College of Agricultural Sciences, are co-authors of the paper, "Toward a D...Overseas junior doctors warned to expect unemployment in the UK
...aring house to which international graduates apply before leaving their posts at home....Study finds happiness persists, despite illness
... the evidence from the new study, and from studies before it, suggests that people who have gone through such changes tend to adapt their emotional response to their new life. In the words of some of Ubel's patients, "What use is there in complaining?" "People are more resilient than they think they can be,...Simple treatment could prevent many child malaria deaths
...simple drug, given to children with severe malaria before they reach hospital, has the potential to save man...effective way to reduce the risk of children dying before reaching hospital. Providing effective antimalarial treatment close to home to reduce delay has the...Routine HIV screening should be expanded, study finds
...ectiveness studies of HIV screening were conducted before the advent of HAART, a treatment regiment that has...ners, the prevalence can go as low as 0.05 percent before reaching the $50,000 threshold. "These findings suggest that routine screening is likely to be cost-...NYU psychology researchers show how attention enhances visual perception
... psychology from the National University of Mexico before going on to receive her M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from Princeton University. She is a professor of psychology and neural science and chair of NYU's Psychology Department....Elderly people cared for by spouse are at greater risk for abuse, Pitt researchers find
...lationships--some of this could have been going on before caregiving began. "There's more opportunity for spouses to be abusive," he added. "If an adult daughter is living with her mother or father, the adult daughter is more than likely working, so she's not there eight hours a day." He also pointed out th......th had significantly higher rates of breast cancer before age 50, though much lower rates of endometrial can...er) were four times as likely to get breast cancer before age 50, compared with women in the lowest category (less than 3 kg). On the other hand, women who we...