Swamped city: New Orleans and nature
...ould live uptown or up on the natural levee." In addition to the various flooding issues, Colten said that t...ly protected wetlands within the city limits. In addition to the history of the city's flood control and wetland efforts, the book also addresses the larger t...Parasite genome sequences offer hope for new drugs and vaccines, Science studies say
...blished by AAAS, the nonprofit science society. In addition to offering drug and vaccine leads, the research provides a detailed roadmap of the biology and evolution of these unicellular organisms, or "protozoa," from the family Trypanosomatidae, which parasitize humans and other mammals, birds, reptiles, fis...NIAID funds Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology (CHAVI)
...fective HIV vaccine would be an extremely valuable addition to the comprehensive prevention strategies necessa...IV in both developing and developed countries. In addition to Dr. Haynes, the CHAVI senior scientific leaders include Norman Letvin, M.D., of Harvard Medical S...Alternating rise and fall of SCF - NIPA levels act as switch regulating cell division
...the cell divides. The current study shows that, in addition to a previously identified mechanism for controlli... molecule, NIPA binds to SCF to form SCFNIPA. The addition of NIPA makes SCF specifically target cyclin B1, sending that molecule to the proteasome, the cell's...Three deadly parasite genomes sequenced
...stics targeted to each of the three parasites. In addition to the publication of the three genomes, this week's issue of Science also includes a paper by NIAID grantee Rick Tarleton, Ph.D., of the University of Georgia, Athens, detailing T. cruzi's proteome--the set of expressed proteins encoded by its genom...Mouse studies of oseltamivir show promise against H5N1 influenza virus
...vian flu to rebound after the drug was stopped. In addition to testing the efficacy of oseltamivir against H5N1 virus in mice, the St. Jude researchers compared the virulence of the new Vietnam virus with a 1997 variant of H5N1 that killed six people in Hong Kong. Researchers found that the 2004 H5N1 virus, c...U of T study shows barriers to HIV vaccine acceptance
...fied barriers to future HIV vaccine acceptance. In addition to worries about being labelled gay or promiscuous if they are vaccinated and fear of contracting HIV/AIDS from the vaccine, women in the focus groups were also concerned about power dynamics (the influence of husbands who are in denial about their o...Discrimination against individuals with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
...shown in a number of previous research studies. In addition to experiencing unfair treatment by their families...ues that the implications of the present study, in addition to his own studies, is that "there is a dire need to strengthen the information, education, and comm...HUP becomes first in region to implant a HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System into a patient
...nia added, "The axial flow device is a significant addition to the various surgical methods of treating end-stage heart failure. It is a major advance in treatment, and holds high promise for the future." Thoratec, the maker of the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System, says it's designed to address th...Hepatitis C responds best to combo of ribavirin and interferon, study concludes
...endentbeneficial effect on chronic hepatitis C, in addition to interferon, ormight have a beneficial effect on patients who do not respond tointerferon. Alternatively, ribavirin may (heighten) some of the effectsof interferon or vice versa."...Doctors should stop prescribing antibiotics for the common cold, review advises
... and adult patients will get adverse effects." In addition to the side effects, mainly diarrhea, "overuse can increase levels of antibiotic resistance in the community," the review advises. Colds are caused by viruses and not bacteria, upon which antibiotics act, yet, says Arroll, "There is evidence of high ...Bone-protecting drugs reduce pain and fractures in metastatic breast cancer
...t evaluated oral or intravenous bisphosphonates in addition to hormone therapy or chemotherapy. Fifteen studies comprised 5,187 women with advanced breast cancer and bone metastases. All 12 studies that evaluated the rate of bone problems revealed reductions ranging from 14 to 48 percent with bisphosphonate ...Patient reminders boost immunization rates
...ore effective than postcards, the review found. In addition to patient reminders, three studies measured the combination of patient reminders and reminders for healthcare providers. Not surprisingly, these blended recall systems scored very high But were likely to cost more. Differences in study design and im...Helping the elderly beat the heat
...ips for the elderly to beat this summer's heat. In addition to heading for the air conditioning, staying out of the sun, and wearing loose, light clothes: REVIEW YOUR MEDICATIONS Painkillers, for example, can reduce awareness of the heat. Talk to your doctor about your medications if temperatures are climbi...Emory researchers offer new approach for testing potential HIV vaccines in animals
...eclinical assessment of vaccines," Regoes says. In addition to improving the design of preclinical trials, low challenge dose experiments may also allow AIDS researchers to investigate "immunological correlates of protection," such as how many antibodies or T cells are needed to prevent infection, he says. Re...Benign breast disease an important breast cancer risk factor
...of breast cancer to specific types of lesions. In addition to Dr. Hartmann, members of the Mayo Clinic research team included Marlene Frost, Ph.D., Wilma Lingle, Ph.D., Amy Degnim, M.D., Karthik Ghosh, M.D., Robert Vierkant, Shaun Maloney, V. Shane Pankratz, Ph.D., David Hillman, Vera Suman, Ph.D., Jo Johnso...The Cochrane Library newsletter, 2005, issue 3
...g therapy for many people with type 2 diabetes. In addition to helping control diabetes, people who were overweight, had type 2 diabetics and were on intensive metformin were also less likely to be affected by stroke, heart attacks, and are less likely to die. The authors could not compare metformin with newe...Patients learn more facts from videos but need contact with doctor to soothe their anxiety
...s the best way to reduce distress and anxiety." In addition to Orringer, the authors on the paper were Timothy M. Johnson, M.D., professor, Department of Dermatology, director of the Cutaneous Surgery and Oncology Unit and the Melanoma Clinic at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center, associate professor of surg...M.D.-Ph.D. student wins Hertz fellowship
.... "The Hertz review was rigorous," Hoben said. "In addition to the written portion of the competition, there were two board interviews. In winning this, I have proven that I can communicate about my research and sell it based on its scientific merits." The Hertz fellowship covers tuition and fees, and it can ...Combination scanner may increase accuracy in detecting spread, recurrence of head, neck cancer
... and speaking, severe pain and other problems. In addition to detecting distant metastasis, the study found the PET/CT more than 70 percent accurate in evaluating cancer recurrence. Future PET/CT studies at UNC will hone accuracy, Shores said. "We'll get more usable correct information because we now have a ...