New cancer classification brings quicker treatment to some
...g about these malignancies. In practical terms, it will mean quicker and more effective treatment for many patients." In the past, the classification of leukemias and lymphomas was based largely on the appearance of the malignant ...Behavioral sensitization: A new perspective on alcoholism
...g like alcohol, but noted that several ethical and practical considerations would impede testing that theory. A more procurable group would be alcoholics at risk of relapse. "Sensitization may occur in relation to recent cessation of drinking," said Hodge. "An alcoholic who has been alcohol-free for some ...Conference to examine nutritional supplements, medicinal herbs for managing health problems
...nts for health, herbal preparation and testing and practical issues for patients, pharmacists and clinicians. Speakers include Dr. Z.J. Chen of Carolina Acupuncture and Natural Healing, Dr. Amy Rothenberg of Enfield, Conn., Dr. Susan Delaney of the Wellness Alliance in Carrboro, Dr. Peter Curtis, professor of ...First large-scale clinical study establishes the efficacy of the new oral anticoagulant H 376/95
...n to its proven efficacy, H 376/95 has a number of practical advantages, especially oral administration offering patients the possibility of taking tablets instead of having injections. The drug is well absorbed and has no known interactions with other drugs or food. There is no need for laboratory monitorin......thesized the dialogue of the event and suggested a practical compass for navigating the future of the pharmacy benefit landscape....UT Southwestern Nobel laureate leads bold project changing way scientists conduct research
...ights in hopes that the research will quickly have practical applications. The AFCS involves 20 universities and 50 participating investigators: 48 in the United States, one in Canada and one in the United Kingdom. In addition, more than 250 scientists worldwide have joined the Alliance as members, hosting We...Unique collaborative service established for childhood allergy-related anaphylaxis
...es a model for best practice in this area and is a practical demonstration of how the health needs of children can best be met by collaboration between the health and educational sectors."...Gender differences in private substance abuse treatment retention
...O populations." Mertens sees both professional and practical applications to the study's findings. "Clinicians may be able to identify patients who are at risk of dropping out of treatment," she said. "Providers might offer some psychiatric services or psychiatric referrals for women with psychiatric problem...Virco first to introduce drug-specific biological cut-offs for its HIV resistance tests
...and represent an important advance in terms of the practical utility of drug resistance information," said Julio Montaner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chair in AIDS, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. "Using these new cut-offs will take some of the guess work out of the interpretation of res...Research leads to more effective methods of treating drug addictions
...eam hope this understanding will later give way to practical applications in human patients. "Scientists have been looking for almost 30 years for the molecular mechanism of opiate drug tolerance," says Professor Freedman. "I hope that our discovery will be a significant step towards understanding it. Event...Landmark school-based 'social influences' smoking-prevention program found not to work
...hat rigorous school-based research is possible and practical for testing new approaches in the future," he says. Peterson praises the interest and cooperation of the 40 Washington school districts that participated in this landmark trial. "This was truly a team effort involving many thousands of people across ...Cincinnati chemist wins national award for medical contributions
... widespread. His discoveries have led to the first practical heart-lung machine, the Clark electrode to measure oxygen levels quickly in blood, surgical techniques to reattach the eye's retina, agents to image tumors and heart-attack damage, topical medicines to speed healing of burns and other advances. His...UC Davis recycling expert wins Stockholm Water Prize
...cycling and reuse through theoreticaldevelopments, practical research and worldwide adaptation andpromotion," wrote the Water Prize nominating committee. "Dr. Asano's dedication to directing his world-class researchtoward society's needs makes us all proud to be part of UCDavis," said campus chancellor Larry V...Not all allergy tests are created equal, study suggests
...y, Asthma, & Immunology. "The practical value of any lab test rests in its ability to give accurate, consistent and therefore reliable results," Szeinbach said. "With the exception of one test, we found that different labs gave si......l be to transform these findings into better, more practical tools to monitor patient adherence. Better adherence measurements can then lead to better interventions to improve adherence and clinical outcomes....Practical guidance for treatment of heart failure is launched
...s. The preparation of these concise, step-by-step practical clinical recommendations for the prescribing of AC...umed to be a class effect. The third step in this practical guidance is the addition of second-line therapy for patients in whom there are persisting signs and ......n will be to examine medication errors and address practical ways to prevent their often-fatal effects. "Sadly... "The ultimate goal of this center is to determine practical methods to decrease these errors in order to improve patient health and lower medical costs."...New sensor upgrades artificial bomb sniffers
...mbs and landmines. Although experts predict that a practical device is at least five years away from actual use...hat at least a dozen labs are working to develop a practical artificial nose technology, but acceptable accuracy still remains an elusive goal. Now about the siz...Bangladesh flood and drought forecasting could bring farmers, cholera victims relief
... This project shows CU is at the center of a major practical science effort, and demonstrates what university science can really accomplish." The PAOS team was awarded a three-year, $1 million grant for the project from the U.S. Agency for International Development. "Since 65 percent of the worlds population ......tly as they treat medicine. Good communication and practical prevention tips will be vitally important in succe... time understand that teaching people concrete and practical steps they can take to avoid becoming infected or infecting others will remain the first and most im...