Panel: Clinical use of embryonic stem cells jeopardized by Bush's policy on federal funding
...at common combinations of versions of HLA proteins vary considerably within ethnic or racial groups, and quite dramatically between racial groups. No information is available on the federally approved cell lines' particular combinations of HLA proteins, but the lines' small number and their derivation fro...JCI Table of Contents, November 14, 2003
...recise physiological repertoire of this enzyme may vary between mammalian species. TITLE: Small-intestinal dysfunction accompanies the complex endocrinopathy of human proprotein convertase 1 deficiency AUTHOR CONTACT: Stephen O'Rahilly Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom. Phone: 44-122-333-6...SARS death rate doubles in polluted cities
...ients have died from the disease. SARS death rates vary between regions of the country, with higher rates in the north of China. A team of researchers from the UCLA School of Public Health, the Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Fudan University School of Public Health inves...High pollution may increase SARS death rate
...ients have died from the disease. SARS death rates vary between regions of China, with higher rates in the north of the country. A team of researchers from the University of California in Los Angeles, the Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Fudan University School of Public H...Purefecta (TM) drinking water purifier from Pall and Kinetico removes pathogens...
...d the treatment of that water before it is bottled vary considerably among bottled water companies and even among brands of water produced by the same company. Take Precautions Susceptible individuals are encouraged to avoid tap water and drink only boiled water. However, they must boil their drinkin...Variations in state laws affect elder abuse documentation
...es because the relevant state laws and regulations vary greatly. In particular, the study found that states that require mandatory reporting and tracking of domestic elder abuse reports have much higher investigation rates than states without these mandatory requirements. The study is believed to be the f...New MR technique may allow earlier diagnosis of MS
...gressively worse and worse over decades." Symptoms vary widely in severity among individuals. Therefore, it is imperative to closely tailor therapy to an individual's needs. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are key to minimizing the symptoms and damaging effects of MS. "We're trying to customize the t...Popular anti-epileptic drug also effective in controlling debilitating symptom of multiple sclerosis
...States. Symptoms of the disease are unpredictable, vary by individual, and often come and go. While one patient may experience severe vision problems, another may have abnormal fatigue. Other symptoms include loss of balance and muscle coordination, slurred speech, tremors, stiffness, and bladder problems...Dependent older patients may cost hospitals more
...income. In these studies, costs have been found to vary by about 3 to 10 percent between groups. "No other study has found cost differences as high as those we found between dependent and independent patients," Chuang says. "While cost differences below about 10 percent could end up balancing out between ...A pair of discoveries helps unravel complex genetics of inflammatory bowel disease
...estinal bleeding, weight loss and fever. Symptoms vary in severity and duration; some patients suffer from frequent prolonged attacks, and others have fewer recurrences. The disease usually starts in the adolescent or young adult years. In ulcerative colitis, the inner lining of the colon is inflamed. ...New device to help premature babies
...e level of oxygen is very hard to maintain, it can vary from being too high (causing blindness) or too low (causing brain damage). "The air that is provided to pre-term babies must be an appropriate air/oxygen mix and the Oxymix device does this simply and safely. It provides a way of supplying the corre...Economic impact of back pain substantial
...tinued. "Not only are the costs enormous, but they vary widely across patients with different clinical, socioeconomic and demographic backgrounds. Significant health-care savings could be achieved if this population of patients received more cost-effective and targeted treatments." For the purposes of the...Healthcare watchdog calls for government rethink on public role in NHS decision-making
...ively. Currently initiatives to involve the public vary significantly, say the authors, and the lack of a rigorous and co-ordinated approach may "cost the NHS and the public time, effort, and resources, without conferring any significant benefit." Various methods of engaging the public in NHS decision-mak...'Ding' concussions require removal from the game
... a sudden blow to the head or upper body. Symptoms vary and include amnesia, disorientation, confusion, dizziness, headache, nausea, uncoordinated hand-eye movements, and sometimes loss of consciousness. Previous studies have shown that, generally, an athlete can fully and safely recover from a mild concu...Public awareness programs can reduce the duration of untreated psychosis
...ptoms and the start of adequate treatment. DUP can vary considerably in patients having their first episode of psychosis. Having psychotic symptoms for months or years can have a negative effect on social, occupational and personal functioning, and studies on first-episode psychosis show an association b...Death rates for certain complex surgeries lower at teaching hospitals
...hat important clinical outcomes of complex surgery vary among hospitals with different organizational structures," the authors write. "Specifically, teaching hospitals have lower operative mortality rates for pancreatic, hepatic, and esophageal resections compared with non-teaching hospitals, but these d...Database on blood and marrow stem cell transplants now available online
...resence of anything foreign in the body. MHC genes vary widely throughout the general population, so blood and marrow stem cells from one person may be rejected when transplanted into a recipient who does not closely match the donor's MHC type. The database allows scientists and physicians to search for i...Hair dye use increases risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
...sociated with hair coloring product use appears to vary based on subtype of the disease." There has be...nogens have been removed from some formulas, which vary depending on whether the dye is permanent, semi-permanent, darker or lighter." The six-year study ...Hopkins researchers find MRI useful tool in diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases in children
...testinal bleeding, weight loss and fever. Symptoms vary in severity and duration; some patients suffer from frequent prolonged attacks, and others have fewer recurrences. Both diseasea usually startsin adolescence or young adulthood, but can also be seen in younger children. In ulcerative colitis, the in...State-required continuing medical education does not affect heart attack care
...th-care system, the researchers said. Requirements vary from state to state, with mandated CME ranging fro...ogged arteries, they said. Since regulations vary from state to state for those state with CME, the researchers believe a nationwide standardized effo...