Elevated glucose levels and diabetes are associated with increased risk for cancer
...esting that the mechanism of increased cancer risk reflects the consequences of hyperinsulinemia. Glucose intolerance may be one pathway by which obesity increases cancer risk, and rising obesity may increase future cancer rates," the authors write....Rice scientist recognized as pioneer in tissue engineering
... month in Washington, D.C. "This prestigious award reflects the hard work of past and present undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral research associates in my group over the years," said Mikos. Over the past 13 years, Mikos' laboratory has developed extensive expertise in fabricating synthetic materials w...Mayo Clinic discovers a key to 'low metabolism' and major factor in obesity
...n't reflect a lack of motivation. "It most likely reflects a brain chemical difference because our study shows that even when obese people lose weight they remain seated the same number of minutes per day," says Dr. Levine. "They don't stand or walk more. And conversely, when lean people artificially gain w...Views from space help oil prospectors see deep underground
... weaken signal propagation. The ground reflects short-wave infrared (SWIR) light immediately, revealing the spectral characteristics of minerals at the surface. SWIR imagery, obtained from hyperspectral satellite sensors, is particularly sensitive to carbonates such as limestone and basalt and occ...Anti-depressants used during pregnancy linked to neonatal withdrawal syndrome
...een whether Sanz and colleagues' report ultimately reflects a minor problem for a particular antidepressant, or further evidence of a larger set of serious problems for SSRI use in young people. From a pessimistic extreme, these reports might jointly herald the beginning of the end for the uncontested SSRI he...States find alternate routes to health coverage
... making deep cuts to their Medicaid programs. This reflects Medicaid's essential role as a source of health coverage for vulnerable populations. However, a combination of surging costs, enrollment, and uninsured has created a "perfect storm" that has driven many Medicaid leaders to rethink the way their progr...Auditory test to help identify learning impaired
.... Using electrodes placed on the scalp, the BioMAP reflects neural activity produced by the auditory brainstem in response to speech. These neural events mimic the acoustic characteristics of the speech signal with remarkable fidelity. "Many factors can contribute to a diagnosis of a learning problem and cur...New evidence of retroviral involvement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
...whether the enzyme activity detected in this study reflects activation of a so-called endogenous retrovirus, which is already present in human DNA, or infection with an external exogenous retrovirus. Retroviruses have been known for many years to be implicated in the pathogenesis of ALS-like syndromes in c...Overseas junior doctors warned to expect unemployment in the UK
... periods unemployed," says the author. "The system reflects badly on the NHS and all of those who work in it." For the future, he recommends moving away from the present ad hoc arrangements towards a central clearing house to which international graduates apply before leaving their posts at home....Biochemical marker aids prognosis in liver transplant patients
...m." They add that although hyponatremia ultimately reflects renal impairment, it appears to be a more accurate and early marker of poor outcome than serum creatinine in transplant candidates with advanced cirrhosis. According to the study, serum sodium, like bilirubin, INR, and creatinine, is an objective, qu...Brain tumor with dismal prognosis in infants can be cured in older children
... in raising the survival rate among these children reflects the long-standing leadership of St. Jude in addressing the needs of children who suffer from rare cancers, as well as more common malignancies, according to Gajjar. "Effective therapy for patients with ATRT has remained elusive until now, at least f......Academy of Science. Publication in these journals reflects not only the high quality of his work, but also the more widespread implications of his studies. Broad recognition of Dr. Castle's work can also be found in articles and book chapters he has been asked to write, and his many invitations to speak at n...AACC and The Endocrine Society partner to promote patient education
... in the United States and Canada, Lab Tests Online reflects the latest thinking by the professionals who do the testing. An editorial board comprised of representatives from each of the participating partner associations, representing a range of expertise, reviews and approves content before it is added to t...Prostate cancer screening practices examined
...ely. This lower rate of detection more accurately reflects the contemporary standards of practice, because biopsy and diagnosis took place outside of the PLCO study, according to the authors....Billions in cost estimated for firefighter injuries
...The range between the $2.8 billion to $7.8 billion reflects different cost estimation models--one with a narrow approach to possible related firefighter injury costs, the others with broader views of economic impacts. Fire departments can use the information to plan their fire prevention and firefighting stra...Geodon effective in psychiatric emergencies; Sharply reduces time in restraints
... and called the work a "naturalistic" study, which reflects actual clinical practices....