'Smart' immune cells kill more cancer
In efforts to educate the body to fight off cancer, researchers have found that some immune cells are "smarter" than others. Working with collections of human cells, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists tested kill-rates of two kinds of T-cells "prime...New patient magazine from American Academy of Neurology to launch in April
...y Now will also foster greater energy for advocacy efforts on behalf of neurology patients." The premier issue will feature a cover story about actress Teri Garr who has been living with MS for several years. Each quarterly issue will highlight the latest advances in neurology research and treatment. Article...Dual testing better for monitoring new cases of HIV
...easurements of how successful are global treatment efforts in Africa, where aid from the United States is set to make antiretroviral therapy more widely available. The Hopkins team successfully determined new cases from old by adding the Affinity/Avidity test to the current STARHS protocol, the test widely u...Unsafe water and poor sanitation causes 4000 children to die each day
... Africa. The article calls for immediate concerted efforts to confront the reality that sanitation coverage rates in the developing world barely keep pace with population growth. Four out of ten people in the world do not have access to a simple pit latrine. The authors state that although access to safe dri...NASA awards $9.8 million NSCOR grant to UT Southwestern to study effects of space radiation exposure
...m in lung cancer biology here and will help in our efforts to obtain recognition from the National Cancer Institute as a 'Comprehensive Cancer Center.' " Dr. Chen, who received a $1.36 million NASA grant last fall to study "DNA Damage Responses Induced by HZE Particles in Human Cells" said the NSCOR will ena...Pioneering nanosystems degree wins approval
...nitiative -- a federal coordinator of multi-agency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering and technology -- about 20,000 researchers are at work in nanotechnology today, and 2 million workers will be needed within 15 years to support nanotechnology industries worldwide. "There's definitely a national need...Schepens scientists regenerate optic nerve for the first time
... was, therefore, a priority for us to redouble our efforts to find ways to restore damaged nerves." According to Senator John Kerry, who supported funding of this important work, "Schepens is doing cutting-edge research that can make a real difference for a new generation of troops returning home with nerv...Marijuana ingredient may stall decline from Alzheimer's
...Ceballos says. The scientists will now focus their efforts on targeting one of the two main cannabinoid receptors that is not involved in producing the psychotropic effects, or high, from marijuana....Immediate access to antibiotics stems spread of sexually transmitted diseases
...a and Chlamydia remain persistent problems despite efforts to apply standard health approaches." Baltimore, Md., has among the nation's highest numbers for STDs. Recent statistics from 2002 show that the city had the third highest incidence (new cases per year) for Chlamydia (at 6,267 cases, behind Detroit...New European cancer figures for 2004 major efforts needed against the big four killers
...n this battle, where international coordination of efforts will be key to achieving any reduction of disease burden and of mortality through concerted prevention efforts", Peter Boyle concluded....'EuroVacc 02' HIV vaccine trial begins in February 2005
...tion in vaccine development, coordinating European efforts and raising funds for fundamental and clinical research so as to accelerate the development of a safe and effective vaccine against HIV infection. The Foundation also promotes educational and training programmes relevant to vaccine development worldw...Prestigious 2004 AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize honors Maxine Singer
...e for understanding genetic diseases. Her lifelong efforts to promote responsible science first began to take...repared a Science article that interpreted early efforts by Arthur Kornberg and colleagues to synthesize biologically active DNA in vitro . She predicted th...Flu vaccination benefits people of any age with high-risk medical conditions
...ardless of age," the authors conclude. "Therefore, efforts should be renewed to convince providers and patients of the clinical usefulness of such vaccination, notably among younger high-risk persons."...Dialogue & personal example work best for parents in drug talks with teens
...rviewed reported integrating ongoing socialization efforts into the fabric of their everyday lives as opposed to the more targeted one-shot 'drug talks.' " For parents, it is critical to hone both listening and observation skills in discussions with their children about drugs or other issues faced by young ...Leadership gift from Sulpizio Family for new state-of-the-art cardiovascular center at UCSD
...t campus in La Jolla. "We are excited about UCSD's efforts in the area of cardiovascular research and are ple...nter of excellence will accelerate and improve our efforts to diagnose, treat, and even prevent the devastating affects of heart disease and stroke through inn...Effects of autism reach beyond language, new research suggests
...edical students this fall. Future work may lead to efforts to help quell pre-exam anxiety....New survey finds red dress symbol prompts women to take action to care for their hearts
...The Heart Truth's education efforts, including the efforts of our many partners, are making a difference," says Nabel. According to a new American Heart Association survey, awareness of heart disease as women's number one killer is at an all time high, with awareness increasing from 34 percent to 57 percent...HIV/AIDS conspiracy theories may hamper efforts to halt the disease
...ced, there is a real risk that they will frustrate efforts to halt the epidemic in this community, writes the editorial. More than half of new HIV cases reported in the USA are in African Americans. The Lancet believes that public-health officials working against the spread of HIV/ AIDS need to acknowledge...Canadian neurologist wins highest award as American Stroke Association honors five
...NDS Master Agreement for Cerebrovascular Research efforts that led to approval of the drug tPA as the first treatment for acute stroke. As leader of the NINDS Clinical Trial Group, Marler is focusing on accelerating the translation of recent discoveries in neuroscience into treatments for all neurological ......robiology and immunology, said one target of their efforts will be mast cells, which are immune system cells that are involved in asthma and allergic reactions. Mast cells play a role in neurofibromatosis because they also are involved in blood vessel formation -- and tumors need blood vessels in order to gr...