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...t mutations that could begin the process, our data demonstrate that there is a common downstream' mechanism," Wong said. "Practically, it seems that these later steps in the disease process might be better targets for intervention than the individual gene mutations." An additional offshoot of the study, Wo...Brain imaging technology can reveal what a person is thinking about
...ne only in a limited context -- we've been able to demonstrate it for differentiating between faces and places -- but the implications are far-reaching." She says the technique could be used to gain some insight into what is happening in the minds of people who are unable to communicate because they are suffer......reported positive Phase I/II clinical results that demonstrate the potential of MARstem™ as a multilineage hematopoietic therapy (multiple blood cell stimulant) to treat or prevent pancytopenia (a reduction in different types of blood cells) following chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. The study was se...Welfare to work does not improve mental health
...the racial composition in that state. "Results demonstrate that there were no significant differences in depression, self-esteem, self-efficacy or perceived emotional support scores between the women who continued to receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children and those who left welfare for work," Kneipp...Sustained use of anti-depressants increases cell growth and protects cells in the brain
... this cell loss. "In humans, brain imaging studies demonstrate that in patients with depression or post traumatic...y and loss," Duman said. "The results of our study demonstrate that anti-depressants can reverse or block further loss of neurons in the hippocampus by increasing ...AAPS PharmSci debuts theme issue on pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics
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...lds it operates with. (see notes to editors 1). To demonstrate the potential of the new material, the team from Imperial College, the Medical Research Council and Marconi Caswell Ltd., placed their Swiss rolls between the object they were trying to image - a researchers thumb - and a small receiver coil in a sta... Results from a 48-week study demonstrate that VIDEX EC (didanosine) capsules had similar efficacy and virologic response compared to VIDEX tablets. Improved safety and tolerability were also seen in patients taking the VIDEX EC treatment regimen. These results were presented today at the ......troviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Chicago demonstrate that VIDEX EC (didanosine) capsules are safe and effective when included in a combination regimen. A large randomized, multinational study (BMS AI454-152, Abstract #319) of 511 treatment nave HIV patients compares the safety and efficacy of VIDEX...New AstraZeneca awards program recognizes, supports future leaders in neurology and psychiatry
...fforts, travel, salary support and materials) must demonstrate how winning a Young Minds in CNS Award will advance the applicants career. The awards will be made in the following categories: Bipolar Disorder/Mania Depression Migraine Schizophrenia Stroke (acute) Award recipients will also b...Specifying alcohol-related brain damage in young women
...nother and the remaining regions of the brain that demonstrate significant activation are interpreted as having contributed to the task. In other words, MRI provides a very clear picture of the brain so that the size and shape of brain parts can be examined. FMRI takes pictures of the brain every few seco...Personality influences psychological adjustment and recovery from stroke
...ermanent disability. Our research is the first to demonstrate that in many cases, personality has a greater influence than the brain injury itself. Grattan says healthcare providers should act promptly to identify an individuals pre-existing personality features including previous methods of coping, proble...Aspirin and other non-specific COX inhibitors may slow atherosclerosis
...k. But there has never been scientific evidence to demonstrate that this common, over-the-counter medication really provides any benefit in staving off the underlying condition of atherosclerosis. Now, mouse-model research by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has demonstrated th...Largest ever overactive bladder study published in leading urology journal
...tricht today announced clinical trial results that demonstrate that patients taking a new, once-daily formulation of tolterodine, currently marketed in the U.S. as DETROL LA (tolterodine tartrate tablets), reported a 71% reduction in incontinence episodes per week compared to 60% in patients treated with the twi...Application deadline extended for new AstraZeneca neurology, psychiatry awards
...cal Director, AstraZeneca. Award proposals must demonstrate how winning a Young Minds in CNS Award will develop the applicants career. The awards will be made in the following disease categories: Bipolar Disorder/Mania Depression Migraine Schizophrenia Stroke (acute) In addition to participating in the a...Animal studies indicate new approach for treating end-stage skin and kidney cancers
...ng implantation with no remissions. These studies demonstrate that the synthetic SOD enzyme may have tremendous potential as a co-therapy with IL-2 and related cytokine cancer therapies, added Daniela Salvemini, MetaPhores Vice President and Director of Pharmacology and co-investigator in the study. Other mem......rk in Filipino youth. The research is expected to demonstrate how multiple aspects of health care and nutrition at an early age influence school performance and future earnings both through impacts on physical and intellectual abilities. Dr. Jere Behrman of the University of Pennsylvania and colleagues at the U...