1 of 2 pediatric kidney disease research centers in world established
...d develop unique therapies that will limit or even cure genetic or acquired kidney disorders. Basic research at the laboratory bench at the molecular and cellular level can unveil discoveries that can lead to clinical improvement at the patient's bedside. This work is expected to translate ultimately to n...New cause of tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer cells discovered at Lombardi
...ning what treatments she can pursue with a hope of cure and those to which her cancer is resistant. Scientists from the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center announced today the discovery of a new mechanism of resistance to endocrine or anti-hormonal therapies, such as Tamoxifen and Faslodex. This resear...Miniature implanted devices could treat epilepsy, glaucoma
...30 percent don't respond to any drugs. There is no cure or treatment for those 30 percent." New technologies being developed aim to change that by predicting the onset of seizures and immediately dispensing a chemical called a neurotransmitter directly to the area of the brain where the seizure is start...Study shows radiofrequency ablation highly effective in treating kidney tumors
... and lead author on the study. The results a high cure rate and low complication rate establish that at ...llow-up is lacking and therefore the durability of cure is not confirmed. (The average age of patients in the study was about 70, with a range of 30-89.) Ho...Investigating the causes of Parkinson's disease
... investigate the causes, treatment, prevention and cure for Parkinsons....Damon Runyon renews its $2.25 million investment to support young clinical cancer investigators
...ells and ultimately lead to a non-toxic therapy to cure CML.......enefiting. The test which can detect, prevent, or cure colorectal cancer is generally recommended once every decade for people 50 and older, and earlier for those with a family history of the disease. Four years ago, only 43% of New Yorkers age 50 and older had been screened during the previous decade. ...MUHC-led international team identifies gene responsible for blindness in infants and children
... This discovery has the potential to fast-track a cure for this disease, says lead investigator Dr. Robert Koenekoop, director of the McGill Ocular Genetics Centre at the MUHC. Our main research goal is to identify all the genes responsible for congenital blindness in children and then study them so that...GlaxoSmithKline honors cancer research pioneer Gianni Bonadonna with new ASCO Award and Fellowship
...re we are today in terms of the management and the cure of breast cancer, said Gabriel Hortobagyi, president of ASCO. Bonadonnas legacy is one of focus, persistence, passion, innovation and creativity. Thats a tall order for most new members of our profession but clearly is a combination of attributes t...Syphilis screening, lithium fights neurodegeneration, monoclonal antibodies against avian flu
...n). Lithium alone is thus unlikely to be a miracle cure for spinocerebellar ataxia, but the research suggests that is might be of some help to patients who currently have no other treatments available, even if (as is usual), their condition is not diagnosed until the disease is quite advanced. Given th...Hepatitis B patients' understanding of infection and treatment deficient
...us. Half of the respondents erroneously believed a cure existed for the chronic virus, though just more than 60 percent had been in treatment for about a year. 31 percent said they knew specific names of hepatitis B virus tests, but only half knew what the tests measured. 85 percent felt that measuring...Advances in screening and markers improve early detection of colorectal cancer
...es, when detected early, it has one of the highest cure rates. For this reason, innovative and improved methods to screen for and detect this disease are essential. Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week 2007 (DDW) demonstrates the breadth of technological and research advances that are help...Developments in tissue engineering offer new sources for stem cell treatments
... future patients greater options for treatment and cure of a wide array of urologic conditions, and controversies surrounding the sources of stem cells as well as their use have fueled increased research. Developers from around the world are researching new sources and applications of stem cells. A specia...Nationwide study compares surgeries to treat urinary incontinence in women
...ely. Although the sling procedure may offer higher cure rates, this advantage may be offset by complications such as urinary tract infections and difficulty voiding. "Only by comparing these surgical procedures in properly designed trials can we offer patients clear, accurate, and honest recommendations...Studies show role of age, gender, race and weight on cancer risk and treatment
...se who need it, as it is really the only potential cure for HCC." Dr. Sonnenday will present this study on Monday, May 21, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 202A. The Effect of Gender and Obesity on Colorectal Polyp Prevalence in an Asymptomatic Ethnically Diverse Screening Population (Abstract #430) Research...Cure for hepatitis C announced by VCU researcher
...one, or in combination with ribavirin, points to a cure for hepatitis C, the leading cause of cirrhosis, liver cancer and the need for liver transplant, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher said today. Mitchell Shiffman, M.D., professor in the VCU School of Medicine, and chief of hepatology an...Brain research poised to dramatically advance global society
...d what causes these illnesses and how to manage or cure them. This initiative also could help thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq more quickly and easily recover from brain injuries caused during combat, especially by improvised explosive devices. Further...Could statins be a new option for hepatitis C patients?
...-based population. Having a high SVR rate means a cure is 95 percent of the time based upon long-term follow up that is greater than six months after treatment. The SVR rate for patients taking triple therapy, PI+R plus a statin, was 63 percent. Statins appear to be associated with a higher SVR rate...Ulcerative colitis sufferers find UC quite disruptive to many aspects of daily life
...ke many other chronic diseases, there's no medical cure for ulcerative colitis, but with better management of quality of life issues, improved patient communication and by getting patients on effective therapies, we can help patients live more normal, fulfilling and productive lives," concludes Dr. Rubin....Researchers begin randomized double-blind trial of airway bypass treatment for emphysema
...illion sufferers in the United States. There is no cure for emphysema. "The EASE Trial is important because airway bypass may help patients with widespread emphysema whose disease has destroyed tissue throughout the lung. For this patient population, the only current surgical option is lung transplantat...