FDA awards grant to metaphore pharmaceuticals to study septic shock in humans
...cture and even genes -- much like oxidation causes metal to rust. This type of progressive damage has become increasingly linked to several diseases and conditions, particularly those associated with aging such as auto-immune disorders like Parkinsons and rheumatoid arthritis, multiple types of cancer, a...Researchers identify promising target to slow Alzheimer's
...ury, viruses, genes and abnormal concentrations of metal ions in the brain, including aluminum, zinc, copper, iron, mercury and lead. In addition to drugs, vaccines and gene therapy are promising targets for treating the disease, which affects an estimated 4 million people in the United States. Unle...Free radicals mediate arsenic's harmful effects
...k, NY, February 12, 2001-Arsenic, a cancer-causing metal that poisons millions of people worldwide, exerts its harmful effects by boosting the body's production of damaging chemicals called free radicals, Columbia researchers report. The new research, published in the Feb. 13 issue of Proceedings of the Na...Researchers build on discovery of potent potential antibiotic
...s counterpart from E. coli, this enzyme requires a metal for activity. Furthermore, it is not affected by ...indeed fall into two classes---one that requires a metal and one that does not. To determine whether these enzymes, like the A. aeolicus enzyme, are resist...Science, engineering and technology newstips
...as being relatively cheap, magnesium diboride is a metal which seems to have encouraging properties for some applications, said Pickett. After hearing of the discovery, Pickett's lab began to model the behavior of magnesium diboride crystals, which are made up of alternating layers of magnesium and boron ...Duke orthopedic surgeon bucks conventional wisdom; develops surgical approach for broken collarbones
...ed attaching the brokenbones together with a large metal plate and screws," Basamania explained. "Since this veryrarely provided satisfactory results, very few surgeons performed them, believing that amalunion was better in the long-run than complications from the surgery." Basamania's approach involves s...New sensor upgrades artificial bomb sniffers
...ogs and people armed with dirt-clearing probes or metal detectors are the current methods of choice for landmine detection. But dogs get fatigued easily, while human minesweepers are at risk of serious injury and death. The new sensor could ultimately help save lives and reduce injuries, says David R. Wa...Spiral waves break hearts: Importance of communication between cardiac cells is demonstrated
...rance of multiple spiral waves in the corrosion on metal surfaces, the aggregation of slime molds, and visually striking chemical reactions that display ever-changing patterns....Intensity modulated radiation therapy at Fox Chase Cancer Center
...diation treatment machine), which is equipped with metal leaves or fingers that mold the beams to conform to the 3-dimensional shape of a prostate. These leaves move during delivery of the beam in order to customize the radiation dosage to different areas of the tumor. New studies presented at the Am...Body piercing may not be so cool after all
...se of saliva flow, localized tissue overgrowth and metal hypersensitivity....Tiny device blocks 'useless' part of heart, prevents blood clots
...e patient. The blocking device is a self-expanding metal cage made of nitinol that pops open as the metal warms up inside the body. The cage is covered with a membrane, which both blocks the atrial appenda...Fantastic Voyage -- Filled buckeyball now a step closer to becoming a drug-delivery device
... known for having developed a method for inserting metal atoms inside of fullerenes, creating a novel family of molecules and the architecture for a new field of chemistry. These filled fullerenes (metallofullerenes) are now being developed as improved MRI reagents, and other non-medical applications. But ...Radiation rids arteries of re-narrowing for up to five years
...e another procedure or bypass surgery. Stents are metal mesh tubes placed in a blood vessel to prop it open where there is a blockage. The important thing we learned from the five-year follow-up of our patients is that radiation therapy is a durable treatment for restenosis, says Paul S. Teirstein, M.D., ...Repeat stenting not always durable
... heightened immune response to the presence of the metal stent triggers the vessel to begin growing new cells, a process called neointimal hyperplasia. The problem is the bare stent, not the way the stent is placed, he says. One way to overcome this problem might be the use of drug-eluting stents, which ar...Preliminary US study findings support excellent results with CYPHER Sirolimus-eluting Stent
...nting a 94% reduction versus the control arm (bare metal stent) supports the findings of earlier studies. "The major reductions in angiographic in-stent restenosis and late lumen loss associated with the CYPHER Sirolimus-eluting Stent are proving to be remarkably similar from study to study," said Dr. Le...First consensus guidelines on lightning safety issued before summer storms
...ls, office buildings). Fully enclosed metal vehicles (eg, cars, buses, trucks, enclosed farm v...mportant to roll up windows and avoid contact with metal or conducting surfaces outside or inside the vehicle. Just as important, experts suggest avoiding c...Breakthrough! UNC scientists' research promises improved X-ray machines using carbon nanotubes
... to generate intense electron beams that bombard a metal "target" to produce X-rays. Researchers say they h...ventional X-rays do. Nanotubes replace traditional metal filaments that must be heated to high temperatures before being subjected to an electric field. The ...Tissue engineers steering stem cells to produce bone, cartilage
...tients would end up with living tissue rather than metal or plastic replacement parts. "If this technique ultimately works the way we believe it will, doctors will have a new and possibly more effective option for treating severe joint injuries," Elisseeff says. "This procedure would also help people avoid...Wake Forest pediatric heart surgeon to repair heart defect on live Webcast
...hrough small incisions in the chest. He will use a metal clip to close the channel. The clip lasts a lifetime and the surgery does not have to be repeated. "The child spends a few hours in the hospital and then goes home the same day," said Hines. Hines is the only cardiothoracic surgeon in the Southeast ...Endovascular coils beat neurosurgery for treating brain haemorrhage
...hnoid haemorrhage involved neurosurgery to place a metal clip across the neck of the ruptured aneurysm and prevent further bleeding a risky invasive procedure despite advances in techniques. Relatively few patients return to a normal lifestyle and many are left with persistent disability. In 1990 the alte...