OHSU scientists test medication to treat involuntary weight loss
...isorders. "Cachexia and disorders like it can have extremely serious consequences on patients. This research not only provides hope for these patients, it is also provides another important piece of the puzzle in regards to the brain's control over weight regulation." The Center for the Study of Weight Regula...Vaccine against childhood pneumonia shows promise
...soon as possible to children who need them most is extremely important." (Quote by e-mail; does not appear in published paper) In an accompanying commentary, Marilla Lucero and Gail Williams, write that studies on a seven-valent (7PCV) and a nine-valent pneumococcal conjugate-vaccine (9PCV) in California and S...Stanford patient is first to test new treatment for peripheral arterial disease
...the other hand, was about the size of a crayon and extremely pliable. "For the leg," said Sze, "a stent must be fatter, longer, more flexible and more resilient. It has to be designed to be crushed, bent, telescoped and twisted yet capable of popping open and straightening out again without breaking. That's no...Flu pandemic coming, US not prepared
...s have left the vaccine business because demand is extremely unpredictable. Even this season, after starting out with a shortage, millions of doses of flu vaccine will likely be thrown away. To secure vaccine supplies for the future, the government needs to guarantee it will buy a set amount of vaccine each ...New studies show mixed results on epilepsy drugs and birth defects
... also more likely to have overall IQ scores in the extremely low, or mentally impaired, range. Two to three percent of the population would be expected to fall in this range. In the study, 22 percent of those exposed to valproic acid were in this range. Penovich noted that maintaining effective epilepsy treatm...Giant iceberg B-15A edges past floating ice pier
...cause ASAR measures surface texture, the sensor is extremely sensitive to different types of ice for example clearly delineating the older rougher surface of the Drygalski ice tongue from the surrounding sea ice. The Drygalski ice tongue is located at the opposite end of McMurdo Sound from the US and New Zea...Obtaining patient consent for clinical audit is unworkable without extra resources
...spital stays and was worse for older children. The extremely low refusal rate suggested that parents were willing to share personal data. These results reinforce the view that the logistics of obtaining consent for sharing information presents substantial challenges requiring new approaches to the issue, say t...The European Society of Cardiology launches Women at Heart
...rvey databases in light of this initiative will be extremely interesting, as these are large databases on extensive European populations without the artificial representation so often seen in clinical trials", says Professor Priori. "We have all the data at our fingertips and can reassess them in a relatively...GlaxoSmithKline receives unanimous favorable recommendation by FDA Advisory Committee for Boostrix
...rious and growing public health threat, and we are extremely pleased that the FDA Advisory Committee has provid...stributed worldwide since 1999, GlaxoSmithKline is extremely pleased that our efforts to develop a booster vaccine for pertussis in the U.S. have resulted in a f...2005 Oral Medicine and Pathology Research Award
...ll be instrumental in developing programs that are extremely innovative, not only in dentistry, but also in oral health therapy and dental technology. He is recognized internationally as an authority on dental and oral diseases, and the IADR is honored by his acceptance of this award. ...Northwestern Memorial Hospital honored with one of the nation's top awards for quality
...n Memorial Hospital," says Harrison. "While we're extremely proud of this award and the progress it symbolizes, we know this recognition is a milestone on a journey and our goal is for Northwestern Memorial to continue to be at the forefront in our industry for quality initiatives." Harrison will accept the a...End AIDS drug waiting lists, HIV care providers tell policymakers
... for the Academy, adds, "Managing HIV infection is extremely complex. Many of our HIV patients also have healt...r several years in a row." "Ryan White has been an extremely valuable program for people living with HIV/AIDS," says Dr. Stansell. "Now, it needs to be updated ...University of Manchester awarded 826k for brain science and mental health research
...scheme last year, competition for these grants was extremely high. Our success in the second round is a continuation of our excellent achievements in the first phase of this competition. "These awards recognize that the University of Manchester is in the very top echelons of neuroscience and mental health res...Studies underscore genetic involvement in nicotine addiction & aggressive hostility
...d only in tobacco. Like other insecticides, it is extremely toxic to humans. Understanding how genes change nicotine receptors may foster better treatments. Stitzel says, "No single gene is going to be the sole determinant of whether someone will become addicted to nicotine or any other substance, because ...The impact of cruciate ligament rupture on osteoarthritis of the knee
...pture of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) was extremely rare, found in less than one percent of the case group and none of the controls. Complete ACL tears, however, were present in nearly one-quarter of the case subjects, compared with less than 3 percent of the controls. Furthermore, knee OA was asses...Three out of the four million newborn babies who die each year could be saved
...s low given the burden of deaths and the fact that extremely cost-effective interventions are available. To provide selected, high impact neonatal health interventions at 90% coverage, an extra $4.1 billion per year is estimated to be needed on top of the $2.0 billion spent currently, giving a total of $6.1 bi...IADR & GSK announce 2005 Innovation in Oral Care Awards
...GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. "We have been extremely pleased with the progress of the projects funded from last year and look forward to the progress of these new awards from such innovative scientists and clinicians among IADR's global membership."...Chemicals in apples could reduce the risk of breast cancer, Cornell study in rats suggests
...including myself, who find extensive evidence that extremely important health aspects of food work through the combination of substances that make up that food, a concept we call food synergy. Risk of many chronic diseases in modern life appears to be reduced by whole foods, but not by isolated large doses of ...Chemists synthesize molecule that helps body battle cancers, malaria
...n Chemical Society, and posted on its Web site. An extremely powerful adjuvant, QS-21A enhances the potency of antigens introduced in the body to elicit an immune response, allowing for lower vaccine doses with greater effectiveness. The molecule could therefore save patients money on expensive drugs and stret...Protein that promotes survival of stem cells might be key to poor leukemia prognosis
...aking huge numbers of blood cells. This process is extremely important during the initial development of the blood system before birth. Expression of Mc1-1 is also crucial for maintaining blood cells throughout life as red and white cells and platelets die and must be replaced. HSCs are also needed to rebuild ...