Mayo researchers observe genetic fusion of human, animal cells -may help explain origin of AIDS
...hin transplant biology in which specially bred and raised pigs might eventually become donors for humans to meet the drastic shortage of suitable donor organs. Worldwide, thousands of people suffer failure of such organs as the liver, kidney, heart, lung and pancreas and require transplants -- but face deat...American Lung Association calls on governors and legislatures to stand up for public health
...2003. Sixteen states and the District of Columbia raised their cigarette tax. New Jersey now leads the nation with a cigarette tax of $2.05 the first state to go above $2.00. Fifteen states and the District of Columbia are now at $1.00 or more. YOUTH ACCESS: STATES BEGIN A CRACKDOWN ON INTERNET SAL...Dependent older patients may cost hospitals more
... was first put into effect, the new payment system raised the concern that hospitals might be systematically underpaid for frail older patients; that is, older patients who generally lack strength and are particularly susceptible to disease and infirmities. But a study published in 1987 found that there was......absorbed in the bloodstream." The findings have raised serious concerns about the adequacy of current national air quality standards for particulate matter. In spring 2003, the EPA was prompted to initiate a new review of particulate matter standards. The review has not been concluded yet, but the board ...Parents' vaccine concerns on the rise, making accurate information crucial
...f vaccination," says Freed. "But many other issues raised by parents aren't covered in a VIS, because there's no solid evidence linking them with vaccines. These concerns, which often involve fears of more serious health risks than the risks described in the VIS, are what we always need to be ready to respo...Metabolic syndrome strongly linked to heart attack and stroke
... body is unable to process blood sugar efficiently raised the risk by 30 percent. Low HDL cholesterol increased the risk 35 percent. In this study, abdominal obesity was not independently associated with heart attack or stroke, but other studies have found an association. Obesity contributes to the ot...Air pollution's impact on the heart is as bad as having been a smoker
...g soot-filled air in American cities significantly raised the risk of dying from lung cancer and heart disease, and the risk was comparable to the health risks of living with a smoker. The new analysis by researchers George Thurston of New York University School of Medicine, and Arden Pope of Brigham ...UCI to lead first public health study exploring link between air pollution and heart disease
... amounts of ultrafine particles, it will result in raised levels of the cardiac disease markers we will be measuring, which is a signal that a person's ailments are possibly worsening," said Delfino, who in another study is tracing particle effects on children with asthma. "Because of its traffic and...High level of antibiotic resistance in bacteria that cause food poisoning
...ected with antibiotic resistant bacteria if it was raised using conventional indoor farming methods rather t...nuser discussed this: "It's possible that chickens raised in an animal-friendly way are more healthy, so they need less treatment with antibiotics and so thei...Fertility worries common in young breast cancer survivors
...use and infertility. In addition, concern has been raised about whether a pregnancy following breast cancer treatment raises the odds of a cancer recurrence. Partridge said that data on the latter are "reassuring," but that the question is not yet answered....NYU Child Study Center raises nearly $3.2 million at annual child advocacy award dinner
...esday, December 3, 2003 the NYU Child Study Center raised nearly $3.2 million, a record setting amount, at the Sixth Annual Child Advocacy Award Dinner held at the Regent Wall Street. This year's dinner, "Giving Children Back Their Childhood," was chaired by Beth and Michael Fascitelli and honored Lawrence...Breast conserving therapy offers good outcome if criteria are met
...atient to avoid mastectomy, but concerns have been raised as to whether this treatment increases the likelihood that cancer will recur in the treated breast. "While this approach is frequently used, a number of surgeons and radiation oncologists still have concerns that treating with breast conservation af...Early promise of blood marker to detect mesothelioma
...ity: 37 (84%) of 44 patients with mesothelioma had raised concentrations of SMR compared with three (2%) of 160 patients with other cancers or other inflammatory lung or pleural diseases, and with none of 28 controls who had not been exposed to asbestos. The investigators suggest that SMR could be a useful...Survey on total cardiovascular risk shows significant gap between patient education and action
... This survey was conducted as a result of concerns raised by cardiovascular experts who were recently brought together by The Pfizer Journal® for a roundtable discussion focusing on total cardiovascular risk and prevention in America. Panelists included Dr. Robert Bonow, President of the American Heart ...Duke leaders propose overhaul of health care and the practice of medicine
...dressing both the scientific and ethical questions raised by the shift in medical practice, Williams said. A clinical trial designed to test the efficacy of strategic health planning for adults over the age of 45 with risk factors for chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or cigarette smoking is n...First international conference on women and blindness
...tation, a panel of experts will discuss the issues raised with the presenter and the audience. To obtain a conference agenda, contact Patti Jacobs at pattijacobs@hotmail.com ....New mouse model of Alzheimer's, other diseases may clarify steps of brain degeneration
... chemical doxycycline. The mice were conceived and raised for four to six weeks on doxycycline, which allowed their brains to develop normally. Once the mice were mature, Tsai turned on the p25 gene by removing doxycycline from their food. Tsai's model produces the results she expected. The mouse brains sho...FGF-2 to the rescue following traumatic brain injury
...new neurons (nerve cells) - in the adult brain has raised hopes that self-renewal leading to structural repair by new neurons may even be possible. Moskowitz and fellow researchers examined the role of FGF-2 in the regulation of neurogenesis and neuron loss in a specific region of the brain known as the hi...Weight control throughout life key to reducing risk of raised blood pressure in middle age
...eight, socio-economic status during childhood, and raised body-mass index can contribute to raised blood pressure from the mid-thirties through middle age-highlighting the importance of body-weight c...'Genetic switch' proves two mechanisms exist by which immune system cells differentiate
...y no means of fighting off disease unless they are raised and live in germ-free environments. In what Manley calls a "lucky accident," the team, in trying to produce a mouse with a fluorescent protein under control of the nude gene, came up with something entirely unexpected. The mouse, with the nude gene a...