Nevirapine sustains advantage over AZT during breastfeeding period
... HIV transmission in countries where it may not be practical to administer AZT," says J. Brooks Jackson, M.D., of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, who co-directed the study with Professor Francis Mmiro, MBChB, of Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. After 18 months, infants enrolled in the ...Pancreatic cancer linked to developmental cell signaling pathway
...tely, the inhibitor used in this research is not a practical drug for clinical use, they point out. But since abnormalities in Hedgehog expression have already been linked to gliomas, basal cell carcinoma and very recently, small cell lung cancer, university and commercial labs are screening for more effective...Cranberry component linked to reduced stroke damage
... sauce, sweet dried, fresh and frozen make that a practical option."...Method to keep track of cancer comorbidities is successful; may help cancer research
...ins. "Some people are skeptical about whether it's practical to train registrars to code comorbidity information, but our research shows that the method we've developed is easy for them to learn and to do well." He believes recording comorbidities will provide more comprehensive profiles of patients and improv...Empowerment in cyberspace - Electronic discussion helps cancer patients cope
...er discussion in the group, where advice of both a practical and an emotional nature could be given. Data were produced through participant observations on-line and face-to-face interviews by Ms Hoeybye and the setting up of focus groups. Participants were also asked to keep diaries. The women said that th...Illustrated internal medicine book features UNC faculty, famous artwork
...w they can turn to "Netter's Internal Medicine," a practical and highly visual clinical guide covering the majo...cine presented an opportunity to provide a useful, practical resource to making learning an easier process for clinicians, said Runge and co-editor Dr. M. Andrew...'Genetic switch' proves two mechanisms exist by which immune system cells differentiate
...ls. Now we have to figure out how it happens." The practical applications of the research are considerable. The action of the thymus in producing mature disease-fighting T-cells peaks in a person's mid-teens and then slowly erodes. This is one reason why older people and babies are frequently sickened by or di...NASA research propels development of new glass
...established processes for making and using them in practical applications," said Dr. Richard (Rick) Weber, director of the Glass Products Division of Containerless Research Inc., the small company that invented and produces the glass in Evanston, Ill. "We're already making commercial quantities of glass rods a...Experts to discuss the affects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
...cations of NSAIDs use in some patients and provide practical approaches for physicians who treat these patients. EXPERTS: David Graham, M.D., MACG, Baylor College of Medicine, VA Medical Center, Houston, TXJay Goldstein, M.D., FACG, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL WHERE: Ballroom VIP Room, Balti...The Gerontological Society of America confers 2003 Lawton Award to Columbia University's Gurland
...rs, or a public policy change that has led to some practical application that improves the lives of older persons. The award presentation will take place at GSA's 56th Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held from November 21st-25th, 2003 in San Diego, California. The meeting is organized to foster inter...McConnell to receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Maxwell A. Pollack Award
...emonstrate excellence in translating research into practical application or policy are eligible for this prize. The winner traditionally presents a lecture at the Annual Scientific Meeting the following year. The award is made possible through a generous grant from The New York Community Trust's Maxwell A. Pol...Wright University's Kapp wins The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Donald P. Kent Award
...g leadership in translating research findings into practical use. The winner traditionally presents a lecture at the Annual Scientific Meeting the following year. The Kent Award Lecture is expected to be one of the conference's highlights....Antiretrovirals reduce mother-to-child HIV-1 transmission when started after childbirth
... are too late to receive intrapartum nevirapine, a practical approach would be to test cord blood to identify HIV positive women, to administer nevirapine, and to start zidovudine prophylaxis."...Double trouble: big portions of calorie dense foods
... calorie intake by 56 percent." Rolls notes, " In practical terms, the study shows that big portions of high calorie foods put people at greater risk of overeating than big portions alone. If you like big portions, stick to water-rich foods that don't have too much fat. Other research in our laboratory has ...Beckman Laser Institute to improve breast cancer detection
...ded insight into the origins of breast disease and practical approaches for addressing several key challenges in breast cancer clinical management," Tromberg said. "This includes detecting early disease, distinguishing between malignant and benign lesions, and understanding the impact of therapies." Researcher...Study reveals low complication rates for reconstruction after radiation therapy
... mastectomy because of psychological, cosmetic and practical reasons. However, oncologists debate whether the reconstruction should be done before or after the radiation therapy. In a single-institution study conducted at Fox Chase Cancer Center, researchers have found low complication rates when breast canc...New guidelines on unrelated marrow transplants: A roadmap for physicians
...make the best decision for the patient. With these practical guidelines, the NMDP conveys to transplant physicians a roadmap to help them make informed decisions about how to treat patients for whom an exact match cannot be found," said Dr. Hurley. Dr. Hurley, who is engaged in research on the genetics underly...Exercise, not diet, may be best defense against heart disease
...rather than reduced caloric intake may be the most practical outcome of this study, she says, and may offer the most productive behavioral strategy by which to extend healthy life....Report gives NIH-sponsored clinical research a good report card
...funded program that provides in-depth training and practical experience in clinical research, is offered at UT Southwestern and 58 other institutions around the country. The program, which includes a mentored research project, is open to M.D.s, Ph.D.s and Doris Duke Fellows. UT Southwestern is one of only 10 i......nors must address a variety of ethical, moral, and practical considerations," states Matas. Ethical considerations include: how to best allocate these kidneys; whether donors should be allowed to "direct" their kidneys only to children; whether these kidneys should only be allocated to patients at the donor's ...