Availability of vascular surgeons impacts amputation rate
...us regions of the nation, Ho found that even after allowing for the varying rates of the disease by location, the supply of vascular surgeons was strongly related to the attractiveness of an area. The nation's 1,500 vascular surgeons treating Medicare patients are more likely to live in locations with high r...Why good cells go bad in progression of MS
...te blood cells from the body's normal constraints, allowing the cells to act like renegades that could damage ...ld restore the function of the T-regulatory cells, allowing them to be more effective in clamping down on rogue T-effector cells. Such a medication might also b...Lifespan again named among 100 Most Wired and 25 Most Wireless hospitals
...espan's four hospitals have wireless capabilities, allowing patient care to be delivered more immediately and efficiently. For example, wireless carts or handheld devices enable physicians and nurses to access patient information from the bedside, thus getting quicker test results and delivering medication to...Discovery of T-cell 'traffic control' boosts new drug promise
...rug for a few days, but still are working fine and allowing new antibody formation," he explains. Treatment using this drug strategy does not come without risks, Goetzl cautions. Current drugs that affect one type of S1P receptor affect all others as well, and some of these control heart rate and muscle devel...Malpractice litigation wrongly blamed for inconsistent health care
...do a better job. They recommend such strategies as allowing malpractice premiums to rise and requiring "repeat offenders" to undergo quality audits. The scholars further recommend that physicians who adhere to evidence-based medical standards developed by the profession be immune from malpractice suits. "If p...Employed caregivers at risk from current Canadian policies
...loyees' ties to the paid labour market while still allowing them to provide care to family and friends with chronic health problems will be helpful to both employees and employers. Such policies will reduce the economic consequences of employees and for employers, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and increase...New drug reverses effects of sleep deprivation on brain
...tamate. The drug prolongs the action of glutamate, allowing more effective communication. Because the drug acts differently from caffeine and other stimulants, it does not seem to result in side effects such as hyperactivity, distorted thinking or extended wakefulness. "It's possible that ampakines could als...'Heroes of Chemistry' honored for improving health, environment
... a cure, RISPERDAL® may help control symptoms, allowing patients to reconnect with their lives. Novartis developed Gleevec®, a new class of "molecular medicines" that specifically targets an enzyme responsible for the uncontrollable growth of cancer cells in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia...Scientific breakthrough will help protect astronauts and spacecraft
...nd missions are most at risk from radiation events allowing them to take measures to protect instruments and systems from damage, and astronauts from risks to their health."...A friendly reminder for HIV patients
...ogramming keeps track of the patient's compliance, allowing the doctor to download and print a report for monitoring the patient's adherence to the medication schedule. "One of the biggest reasons HIV patients cite for not taking their medication is just plain forgetfulness," says Adriana Andrade, M.D., M.P....AACR launches 'Saving the Science' initiatives
... Temporary relocation to a host institution, thus allowing researchers to continue their important research; Facilitation of collaborations among colleagues by providing travel support; and The means to stay abreast of the latest developments in cancer research through participation in scientific meetings an...Digital mammography trial results announced
...f the breast and stores it directly in a computer, allowing the recorded data to be enhanced, magnified, or manipulated for further evaluation. The electronic image also can be printed on film. Film mammography units use film to both capture and display the image. The sensitivity of film mammography is somew...UVa participates in landmark breast cancer screening trial
...f the breast and stores it directly in a computer, allowing the recorded data to be enhanced, magnified, or manipulated for further evaluation. The electronic image also can be printed on film. Film mammography units use film to both capture and display the image. The sensitivity of film mammography is somewh...At Johns Hopkins: Emphasis on improved care and faster access to services shortens hospital stays
...presenting 20 percent of all JHH beds, and thereby allowing it to see 14,000 patient admissions in 2005, 500 m...team established an outpatient intravenous center, allowing patients to go home after one or two days before having to return to the hospital as outpatients for...Artificial cervical disc replacement offered for neck and arm pain problems
...ertebrae that holds the bones together while still allowing for movement. Because of the demands put on the d... between the two halves is like a ball and socket, allowing the upper half to slide and rotate forward and backward relative to the lower half. The surgical app...U.S. House introduces Microbicide Development Act of 2005
... microbicides are being developed with the goal of allowing women to both conceive children and protect themselves from HIV. The microbicide field has built an extraordinary amount of scientific momentum, with several first-generation candidates entering large-scale human effectiveness trials around the world...From aircraft aerodynamics to improved heart implants
...ut on the images in a parallel computing subsystem allowing device designers or doctors to detect problems with the blood flow, such as high velocity gradients that can cause blood cell damage, or low velocity that could lead to thrombosis or coagulation. Based on the results of trials, by employing parallel ...Surveillance data suggest that preschoolers drive flu epidemics
...dl points out. "But these systems have a dual use, allowing us to look very quickly at the transmission dynamics of diseases like influenza during peacetime."...Synthetic protein eases arthritis symptoms in mice
...to block the binding of TNF-alpha to TNFR-1, while allowing TNFR-2 to continue to function. This is important, notes Dr. Lenardo, because it may represent an advantage over some currently used arthritis drugs, which directly block TNF-alpha by binding to both TNFRs and thereby inhibit beneficial actions media...Mayo Clinic research collaboration discovers why some DNA repair fails
...function of Msh2-Msh3 from friend of DNA to foe by allowing damaged DNA to go unrepaired. Without DNA repair, mutations accumulate that lead to disease. Collaboration and Support In addition to Dr. McMurray, the research team at Mayo Clinic includes Barbara Owen, Ph.D.; Maoyi Lai; and John Badger, II. Other...