Transplanted bone marrow cells reduce liver fibrosis in mice
... liver fibrosis. "The present study clearly indicates that this subpopulation of blood marrow cells is responsible for the resolution of liver fibrosis induced by CCI4 treatment," the authors conclude, and "introduces a new concept for the treatment of liver fibrosis." ...Study shows haploidentical natural killer cells may provide hope for some patients with AML
A University of Minnesota Cancer Center study indicates natural killer cells obtained from a family member and artificially stimulated may provide renewed hope for some patients who have advanced acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), a highly fatal cancer of the bone marrow, that has become resistant to stand...Obesity appears to be modifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation
New research indicates that being obese could increase a person's risk for atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heart rhythm, by 50 percent, according to a study in the November 24 issue of JAMA . The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is expected to increa...Testosterone improves women's sex lives
...rowth and acne were rare. In sum the dissertation indicates that testosterone is important in women's sexuality. The positive effects of bones and body structure may also be of significance for women who have had their ovaries removed....Long-term obesity linked to loss of brain tissue in women
...cent per 1.0 kg/m2 increase in BMI. "This study indicates that a high BMI is a risk factor for dementia in women. Other studies have reported similar findings," said Deborah Gustafson, PhD, of Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gteborg, Sweden and also the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. "Obesity...NHS patients 'not fully engaged' with their own healthcare
...ith 52% in the United States. Substantial evidence indicates that patients engaging actively with healthcare is highly beneficial and often results in more cost effective use of health services and better health outcomes, say the authors. The new contract for family doctors does not recognise or encourage thi...Hong Kong think tank calls for pollution standards
...Kong. Hence solving the ozone problem in Hong Kong indicates a combination of local control strategies as well as collaboration with Guangdong. In addition to recommending that both the governments of Hong Kong and Guangdong establish standards for fine particulate matter, the report called for more study to p...Brain's nicotine receptors also target for anti-depressants
...ke of monoamine neurotransmitters. Recent evidence indicates other neurotransmitter systems might play a role in the mechanism of action of antidepressants, Picciotto said. In this study in mice, she and her colleagues tested the action of antidepressants with and without mecamylamine, a noncompetitive antagon...Prevalence of human papillomavirus infection differs for men and women
...ng of the University of California, San Francisco, indicates a high prevalence of anal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in all age groups of men who have sex with men. This finding contrasts with the age-related prevalence of cervical HPV infection. Numerous studies have previously documented a causal lin...Affluent countries should embrace 'kangaroo' care
...al conditions for them to thrive. Current evidence indicates that KMC is at least as good as traditional care with incubators, write the authors. Studies have shown that KMC is safe, works at a fraction of the cost of an incubator, improves breastfeeding rates, and improves bonding between mother and infant. P...Good parenting protects against chronic illness says professor of public health
...in the prevention of health inequalities. Research indicates that widespread provision of help and support for parents could have an important beneficial impact on future mental and physical health. The impact of unsatisfactory relationships in childhood is revealed in a wide range of common health problems in...DHEA may help decrease abdominal fat in elderly persons
Preliminary research indicates that the dietary supplement DHEA could play a role in reducing abdominal fat in elderly men and women with age-related decreases in DHEA levels, according to a study in the November 10 issue of JAMA. The accumulation of abdominal fat increases with ...Cholesterol-lowering drug may slow Alzheimer's progression
... group was 24, indicating a decline (higher number indicates worse performance). GDS scores were an average of ...8, again indicating a decline. A higher GDS scores indicates more depressive symptoms. MMSE scores started at 20.8 in both groups. Higher scores reflect a high ...Women with arrhythmias may also benefit from an ICD
... with heart failure not caused by blocked arteries indicates that women, as well as men, may benefit from impla...fourth of those in the registry were women. "This indicates that the disease may be more common in men," Kadish said. The researchers found there was a signific...Respiratory infections, not air pollution, pose winter health threat for children with asthma
...vember Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, indicates that it does not lead to significant worsening of asthma during the pollution-heavy winter months. Upper respiratory infections, however, were associated with a significant decline in lung function, asthma symptoms and asthma exacerbations. "In our s...St. Jude scientist to lead NCI Pediatric Preclinical Testing Program
...ive work undertaken at St. Jude and elsewhere that indicates the value of preclinical models, where tumors from children are grown in immune-deficient mice to identify new agents and drug combinations that have significant therapeutic activity in subsequent clinical trials." Testing will occur ...Study of Big Ten football injuries shows NCAA rule change did not reduce injury rates
...were indeed higher than in the fall, but the study indicates that the rule changes have not been successful in lowering spring injury rates. In fact, in the three years following the rule changes, the spring injury rates actually increased from almost two times the fall injury rate to more than three times the...Heart attack, stroke risk overlooked in diabetics
...t medications, Johnson said. "Having an amputation indicates an extreme severity and an increased risk of stroke and heart attack. The use of heart medication should be higher, but it is very low, so attention is not being paid to the cardiovascular risk." The University of Alberta study involved using adminis...News briefs from the Journal CHEST, November 2004
...naire from 16 to 70% after the session. The study indicates that such asthma-education referral programs are well accepted by ED staff. The study appears in the November issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians....ACE inhibitors not needed for many heart disease patients, according to new study
...ions of Americans with heart disease." "This study indicates that many patients with coronary heart disease whose heart muscle is in good shape and who receive intense treatment including revascularization and lipid-lowering drugs do not gain extra cardiovascular protection from ACE inhibitors," added Eugene B...