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...s implications for HPV vaccine development and for understanding the risk factors of anal cancer."...Brain inflammation found in autism
... cells. "These findings open new possibilities for understanding the dynamic changes that occur in the brain of autistic patients during childhood and adulthood. Although they may lend themselves to development of new medical treatments for autism, much more research would be needed to establish the validity of th...NIAID launches influenza genome sequencing project
...pidemiologists and other researchers improve their understanding of the overall molecular evolution of influenza viruses and the genetic factors that determine their virulence." "This project is the influenza-virus equivalent of the human genome project," says Robert G. Webster, Ph.D., professor of virology at St....Diabetes among older adults imposed an estimated $133.5 billion cost in 1990's
...economic impact of diabetes allows a more complete understanding of the cost-effectiveness of diabetes treatment programs and may provide a rationale for employers to begin to address workplace programs to improve health," according to the study by Sandeep Vijan, M.D., M.S., and colleagues.* The study, published i...Prenatal alcohol exposure has effects far beyond fetal alcohol syndrome
...." "There is as of yet little public awareness or understanding of the behavioral teratologic sequelae of fetal alcohol exposure, such as the cognitive deficits found here in children who do not exhibit the physical markers of FAS," concurred Lynn T. Singer, Deputy Provost and Vice President for Academic Programs...Marine sponge leads researchers to immune system regulator
...endogenous ligand -- for these cells is crucial to understanding their biology, he added, and might provide a gentler and more enduring way to get them to fight tumors. Bendelac's team developed several approaches to identify the endogenous ligand. One crucial clue came from the discovery of genetically deficient ...Can we learn new tricks from an old drug in treating heart attacks?
...rt attack), a finding that may contribute to a new understanding of how heart attacks develop, according to an arti...ic nervous system may offer a new paradigm for the understanding of heart disease."...Mouse model gives insight to human hair loss
... screenings in mice and humans can lead to greater understanding of AA and other complex polygenic diseases." Alopecia areata is a highly unpredictable, autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. The conditi...Taking pills, even if placebo, predicts better survival in heart failure
...re different in terms of outcome." Even without an understanding of the reasons for this phenomenon, Granger does believe that improving adherence should help patients avoid frequent hospitalization and improve survival. Such strategies as calling or mailing reminders to patients about taking their medications, in...Injury from epileptic seizures relatively rare, Mayo Clinic study find
...lead study investigator, explains that an accurate understanding of injury risk for patients who have epilepsy not only affects the patient, but also family members, schools, employers and the general public. "It is important to find a balance between seizure precaution and the freedom to enjoy life," says Dr. So...New insights into muscle adaptation to exercise
...nse to exercise would benefit from a more detailed understanding of what actually happens to muscle as a result of ...the adaptability process," Waters continued. "This understanding could be crucial for designing new studies that can be performed to inhibit the angiogenic response ...Cancer researchers seek to predict tumor growth
... development of a systems biology approach to gain understanding and to unlock issues of the most complex cancer biology problems. "Our objective is to develop a fully integrated team of technology systems scientists and cancer biologists that will target an area of increasing significance called 'mismatch repair ...New study to use electronic medical records to improve care of patients with diabetes
...ctor is basically using his or her memory and best understanding of the literature to make decisions about testing and treatment. With the electronic medical record, there are opportunities for the providers to be given alerts when care is out of standard guidelines, and to assist the physicians in making care de...Genetic testing can identify ischemic and nonischemic heart failure
...initial findings, we hope to close the gaps in our understanding of the gene expression patterns underlying heart failure and treatments for the illness. Ultimately, we hope to be able to use genetic profiling to classify patients according to their risk of developing all kinds of heart disease." To create a gene...Advances in plasma physics at Annual APS Meeting
...s has been developed to provide information on our understanding of when these bursts arise. Maintaining the prope...y limit the peak achievable radiation power, so an understanding of these instabilities is important to understanding how radiation is produced by z pinches. (Papers...GSA bestows Robert W. Kleemeier Award to University of Texas Health Science Center's Smith
...y and internationally for his contributions to the understanding of the basic biology of aging. He has been a leader in the field of cellular senescence for over 30 years. In fact, he has been highly successful in obtaining federal funding for his research. For example, he has been the director of a program projec...Maryland's Pearlin to receive GSA's 2004 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award
...o articulating how a social perspective can inform understanding of health and aging. His early research generated several articles that helped to establish social research into stress and health, particularly mental health. His contributions in the field of social stress research and the life course are now renow...Emory cardiologists present research at AHA scientific sessions in New Orleans, Nov. 7 - 10
...between depression and insulin resistance a key to understanding how it raises heart disease risk? Could an infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae, known to cause a flu-like illness, be a contributing factor to advanced coronary atherosclerosis? Does being tall increase your risk of atrial fibrillation? These are...The anti-arthritic effects of bee venom
...l anti-inflammatory agent. To gain a better understanding of bee venom's potential benefits for RA patients, the researchers examined its action in rat treated to induce inflammatory arthritis. For rats with advanced RA, treatment with bee venom at very low doses resulted in dramatic reductions of tissue sw...Dopamine key to learning likes and dislikes, says Colorado U. team
...out how the brain works and could lead to a better understanding and treatment of brain disorders like schizophreni...ccording to Frank. For example, by more precisely understanding the detailed effects of dopamine in the brain, drugs could be designed to more directly target benef...