Cutting-edge technologies signify a new era for colorectal cancer screening
...colonoscope features multiple bendable segments in addition to a physician-controlled distal tip. The System continually monitors the depth and position of the tip, and uses proprietary computer algorithms to build a real-time, three-dimensional map of the patient's colon. The System then directs each of th...Study shows grapefruit extract can heal stomach ulcers
...ling by Grapefruit Seed Extract (Abstract 569) In addition to being a staple in the United States "5-a-day" fruit intake recommendations, grapefruit seed extract (GSE) contains nutrients with antioxidant properties that maintain digestive health. While grapefruit is often associated with acidity and GI irri...Expandable electrodes safe and effective for radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors
...aolo Cabassa, MD, lead researcher on the study. In addition to the more even distribution of heat, the expanding electrodes include other safety features. The hooks of the electrode are fixed within the liver tissue when deployed so no needle movement is possible during RFA, which makes the procedure safer, a...Whole-body MRI takes less than 20 min to scan a patient's entire body for cancer spread to bone
.... Vilanova, MD, lead researcher for the study. In addition to all its benefits, say the researchers, whole-body MRI is not just limited to finding metastasis in the bone. "Besides its accuracy, quickness and the fact that it's an MRI scan--which means it's noninvasive and there is no radiation risk to the pa...Mayo Clinic researchers develop new treatment for incurable recurring form of adult brain cancer
...lastoma multiforme. Collaboration and Support In addition to Dr. Galanis, Mayo Clinic research team members included Jan Buckner, M.D.; Matthew Maurer, M.S.; Brad Erickson, M.D., Ph.D.; Bernd Scheithauer, M.D.; Robert Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D.; and Karla Ballman, Ph.D. External collaborators included researchers...Long-term outcomes studied for stem cell transplant recipients
... as opposed to stem cells from the bone marrow. In addition to survival, the researchers wanted to study the quality of life patients had after transplant. To that end, 374 patients from the original group also participated in a follow-up survey investigating issues such as marital status, insurance coverage,...Muscle-derived stem cell culture doesn't need to be pure for incontinence treatment
...e able to regenerate deficient urethral muscle. In addition to Dr. Chancellor, Irmute Usiene, Ron Jankowski, Ryan Pruchnic, Dongdeuk Kwon, Johnny Huard and Fernando de Miguel, all from the University of Pittsburgh, contributed to this study....Children need better cancer drugs, says expert panel
... a "virtual" research and development pipeline. In addition to proposing a coordinated pediatric oncology drug pipeline, the IOM proposes to speed up the drug development process by setting priorities to determine which pediatric drugs should be tested among the limited pool of children with cancer. It also r...Men with spouses, partners, fare better after prostate cancer treatment
...ublic assistance program, which Litwin directs. In addition to battling cancer, the men studied face the day-to-day struggle of making ends meet. However, these results might be mirrored in other prostate cancer patient populations, who with fewer challenges might experience an even better quality of life t...Combating fatigue associated with liver disease
...llowed patients to serve as their own controls. In addition to a diagnosis of PBC, patients had to score at least a 4 on the Fatigue Survey Score survey (FSS), a scoring system used to evaluate fatigue in patients with PBC. Patients received either a placebo in period 1 and ondansetron in period 2 or vice ver...The bladder does not shrink as you get older
...ency resulting in the leaking or loss of urine. In addition to Dr. Resnick, Mathias Pfisterer from the University of Heidelberg, Germany and Werner Schaefer and Derek Griffiths from the University of Pittsburgh contributed to this research....Protein essential for hearing also vital for pain perception
...lleagues showed conclusive evidence that TRPA1, in addition to being expressed in nociceptors, or pain neurons, is present in the stereocilia of hair cells, the sensory part of the cells of the inner ear used for hearing as well as detecting gravity and maintaining balance. Garcia-Aoveros and Duggan, curren......amily Lodge on Thursday, May 26, at 2 p.m.This new addition offers a temporary residence for families and loved onesof adult patients who are receiving care at the NIH Clinical Center, thenation's premier hospital for conducting clinical research - researchinvolving patients. The Lodge opens its doors to gues...Breathing disorders during sleep are common among asthmatics, may help predict severe asthma
...ime sleep and daytime alertness for asthmatics. In addition to Teodorescu, Bria and Chervin, the authors are Flavia Consens, M.D., clinical assistant professor of neurology; Michael Coffey, M.D., associate professor of internal medicine; Ann Durance, R.N., a clinical nurse at UMHS; Kevin Weatherwax, a project...Statins decrease risk of colon cancer
...ety, and some 56,000 will die from the disease. In addition to Gruber and Poynter, U-M study authors are Peter Higgins, M.D., Ph.D., lecturer in gastroenterology; Joel Greenson, M.D., assistant professor of pathology; and Joseph Bonner, a programmer analyst in internal medicine. Other authors are Ronit Almog,...UNC launches study of liver injury caused by drugs
...question also will be enrolled for comparison. In addition to enrolling patients as they are brought to medical attention, DILIN is establishing a registry of patients who at any time since 1994 developed severe liver injury due to one of four specific drugs. The four are the tuberculosis drug isoniazid, the...Fluorescence device to diagnose atherosclerosis and tumors described at optics conference
...imore Convention Center from May 22 through 27. In addition to the May 27 presentation, Marcu was invited to preside over a series of sessions on Microfluidics, Flow Cytometry, and Biosensing....Health professionals should quit being passive about smoking
... within the confines of a health-care facility. In addition more work must be done within hospitals, clinics, research institutes, and communities to promote smoking cessation and prevention." (Quote by e-mail; does not appear in published comment)...Stress may increase long-term success of vaccinations
...ancing effects may last much longer than that." In addition to vaccination, this kind of immune enhancement may provide a higher degree of protection in the case of wounds and infection. The researchers are now working on ways to harness the seemingly beneficial effects of acute stress. "It would be extremely......ciety Foundation/Chinese Community Health Plan. In addition to the $4.48 million in NCI funding, UC Davis and other project participants are contributing another $400,000 in new or in-kind support for the effort. "Asian Americans have long been overlooked in cancer-prevention efforts," said U.S. Rep. Mike Tho...