OMS to participate in an international clinical trial to optimize brain tumor therapy
...r standard-dose temozolomide. This phase III trial brings together a valuable network of international medical centers and universities and is the first such collaborative study between RTOG and EORTC organizations. The clinical trial builds on a recent EORTC/NCI-C study published in the New England Jour...An affordable future for eye tracking in sight
...eds. "It's a big project and it's novel in that it brings together all the interested parties," says Kari-Jouko Rih, Professor of Computer Science at the Finnish University of Tampere and IST-funded COGAIN project coordinator. It's also important. Eye tracking technologies could transform the lives of tens ...Sleep apnea treatment benefits the heart
...these results move the field forward. "This study brings it all together, particularly the treatment arm. In earlier treatment studies, patients didn't use CPAP the whole night. Here they used it almost seven hours a night, and showed quite nicely reduced septum thickness, along with improved performance a...Pregnancy research leads to progress on premature delivery
...ce many health problems. To better understand what brings on preterm labor, Plessinger started by isolating the cells within the amniotic membranes. The membranes are balloon-like, wrapping around the fetus and the amniotic fluid in which the fetus is bathed. The cells within the membranes (both fibroblasts...Cheaper and simpler keyhole surgery
Endoscopic surgery brings many advantages for patients but is very difficult for the surgeon. Working at the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam, Joris Jaspers has developed two instruments which make this approach easier and also cheaper than with existing surgical robotics...$10 million gift funds innovative predictive health study
... goal, we are designing a collaborative study that brings together expertise in population health, biologics (biological information in blood) and medical informatics. " The burden of chronic illnesses among the aging population already is a key interest for both IU medical school and Regenstrief researcher...Avantogen and Hawaii Biotech to combine vaccine businesses
...elieve that this strategy is our best choice as it brings together the necessary financial, scientific, and management resources to focus and accelerate development of our vaccines, including those for avian flu, West Nile, and dengue fever."...AACR supports the nomination of Andrew von Eschenbach as the commissioner of the FDA
... Food and Drug Administration. "Dr. von Eschenbach brings enormous medical and administrative expertise and ...-threatening disease. "Dr. von Eschenbach not only brings a wealth of scientific knowledge to the FDA post, he also brings the personal experiences of a cance...Controversial tobacco issues on agenda at University symposium
... Centre's Director Dr Marewa Glover says the event brings together local and international experts on issues such as nicotine addiction, harm reduction strategies, and limiting cigarette sales. "It is well-timed because there is a growing debate about the next steps New Zealand might take if it is to signif...Proteome Systems Ltd and US-based Egenix Inc to develop semen-based test for prostate cancer
...th the research and clinical knowledge that Egenix brings gives us an exciting opportunity to produce an improved and potentially revolutionary diagnostic test for prostate cancer. We also believe there is further potential for this HCA molecule once defined, as a drug target for treatment of prostate canc...Saliva test offers new window on caffeine/stress response
...rformance and that doubling the amount of caffeine brings performance back down. The results also suggest that alpha amylase, which can be detected and measured via a new non invasive saliva test, provides a window on the biochemistry of the response not offered by cortisol alone which is commonly used to s...Animal models show that anabolic steroids flip the adolescent brain's switch for aggression
...stroke and some types of cancer. Withdrawal often brings depression, and recent research suggests that some AASs may even be habit-forming. Overseen by Richard Melloni Jr., PhD, of Northeastern University in Boston, the current study of 76 adolescent hamsters compared how individual hamsters behaved when ...Study shows relationship between oral and cardiovascular health
...took this research one step farther. "Our research brings in the microbiological factors that may connect the two diseases," explained Dr. Desvarieux. "We analyzed bacterial samples from the oral cavity, three of which are specifically associated with periodontal disease. We found that those patients with o...New rotavirus vaccine joins routine infant immunization schedule
...sents a significant milestone in public health. It brings us a step closer to our ultimate goal of eliminating childhood disease." Nearly every child experiences infection with rotavirus, usually as gastroenteritis. In the United States, children under age five experience an estimated 2.7 million episodes ...Boston University and Boston Medical Center partner with CIMIT
...CIMIT), the Cambridge, Mass.-based consortium that brings together clinicians, scientists and engineers to solve complex medical problems using novel technologies. BU and BMC join founding members Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, MIT, and Draper Laboratory, along with Partners H...Drug aimed at Huntington's eases chorea, the disease's hallmark feature
...ns are killed off by a mutant protein. The disease brings with it an array of other difficulties as well, including cognitive problems, changes in personality, and psychiatric problems like depression. As many as one-quarter of patients with the disease attempt suicide, and many suffer from progressive cogn...Medical research must put public interests before commercial decisions, warns pharmaceutical faculty
...patients before their medical research, even if it brings them into conflict with their employers, according to new practical advice from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine published in the February issue of IJCP. The Ethical Issues Committee of the Faculty - part of the UK's Royal Colleges of Physici...55th Annual ACC Scientific Session ushers in breakthroughs in cardiology research
... leading minds in cardiovascular medicine. "ACC.06 brings to the forefront cardiovascular research that will improve the quality of care and treatment for all patients," explained Robert A. Harrington, M.D., F.A.C.C, ACC.06 co-chair. "It underscores research efforts that have proven so valuable in moving c...Florida Tech funding increases for Alzheimer's care technology
...puter science in the project's development. Becker brings the technology skills to the interface appearance and system usability. She will also supervise the creation of the software that will control the device. Becker will lead a team of computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering st......after other results where scientists said that HRT brings with it increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. When it comes to memory, a study in 2003 of more than 800 women found no evidence that memory problems occur as part of menopause. But neuropsychologists like Weber and Mapstone cont...