1 of 2 pediatric kidney disease research centers in world established
...e of only two such Centers in the country, it will build on current groundbreaking research programs at the College and Childrens Research Institute, expediting new and exciting treatments for thousands of children with genetic, acquired or progressive kidney disease. This new Center of Excellence designa...NIH scientists target future pandemic strains of H5N1 avian influenza
...nst such a virus before it emerges. Our findings build on elegant studies of the influenza HA protein by structural biologists, notes Dr. Nabel. Insight into the structure of the avian flu virus has enabled us to target a critical region of HA that directs its specificity. Such a structure-based vaccine ...Metabolic study in mice could lead to 'good cholesterol' boosters
... to interrupt the metabolism of HDL-C. LDL-C can build up in blood vessel walls, increasing the risk of heart disease or stroke. By contrast, HDL-C tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries to the livera process known as reverse cholesterol transportwhere it is broken down and then eliminated fro...Early-childhood intervention may improve well-being through young adulthood
...ountry, when we run out of prison space, we simply build more, he writes. The result is that we have the highest incarceration rate in the world despite being the nations wealthiest country. Early-childhood education, on the other hand, is woefully under-funded. The findings from the Child-Parent Centers...Researchers link metal ions to neurodegenerative disease
...dual units of amino acids. "We found that we could build lots of different types of structures with an individual unit: fettuccine-shaped structures, tubes, vesicles, and so on, not just fibers. And this is remarkable," says Dr. Lynn. "Our findings now lead us to ask what other types of structures these ...Shining light on pancreatic cancer
... patients are usually not an option. The results build upon prior studies with colon cancer and support the "field effect" hypothesis that suggests initial cancer stages, even pre-cancerous lesions, can cause minute, potentially detectable changes throughout an entire organ. If similar results are found ...Personal comments by physicians distract from patient needs
... While such disclosures seem an important way to build a personal connection, a University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry investigation of secretly-recorded first-time patient visits to experienced primary care physicians has found these personal disclosures have no demonstrable benefits a...NIAID releases MDR/XDR Tuberculosis research agenda
.... The research priorities identified in the agenda build on a foundation of ongoing NIAID-supported TB research, which currently comprises more than 300 research projects worldwide. Diagnosing, treating and controlling the spread of TB has become increasingly complicated because of the HIV/AIDS co-epidem...QBI scientist looks at why stroke causes vision problems
...ademy of Sciences of the United States of America, build on a body of research by Professor Mattingley which confirms deficits in human spatial updating contribute to vision problems in some stroke patients. Broadly speaking, our findings have implications for understanding a range of disorders of spati...USC and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles both receive grants for stem cell facilities
...rens Hospital Los Angeles received $2.8 million to build a 3,000-square-foot centralized laboratory area that will be housed at the hospital's Smith Research Tower. The area will include four tissue culture rooms with positive pressure air handling, four shared equipment rooms, storage space and an office...Blocking stress protein decreases Alzheimer's peptide in mice
...that may underlie this increased risk. The results build on earlier findings from coauthors John G. Csernansky, M.D., the Gregory B. Couch Professor of Psychiatry and professor of neurobiology, and Hongxin Dong, Ph.D., instructor in psychiatry. Using mice genetically modified to model human Alzheimer's dis...Experimental gene therapy 'abolishes' arthritis pain and lessens joint damage
...into cells that can, for instance, direct cells to build more of a needed protein. To deliver the genes into cells, researchers use harmless viruses called vectors, which have evolved to invade human cells and insert their DNA. In designing the new therapy, Kyrkanides team chose to work first with vectors ...International cooperation boosts EarthCARE
...pective. The success of the EarthCARE mission will build on a favourable decision expected this summer by the Japanese Space Advisory Committee allowing JAXA and NICT to initiate the full implementation of one of its core scientific instruments, the cloud profiling radar. EarthCARE will be the largest of E...Commonly used drug offers promise for premature babies
...er molecule, angiopoietin-2, that the body uses to build blood vessels. The team found that in human bra...ds greatly reduced the production of cells used to build blood vessels, and decreased levels of angiopoietin-2 and VEGF, the two molecules very active in bui...Dealing deadly cancers a knockout punch
New scientific evidence is helping to build a compelling case for oncolytic viruses as a first-line and adjunctive treatment for many cancers. Reovirus, a non-pathogenic virus under development at Calgary, Alberta-based Oncolytics Biotech, has shown powerful anti-cancer activity against cul...Employee health program improves blood pressure, diabetes control
...hat patients can call the same coach repeatedly to build a dialogue. The researchers also used a Wellness Inventory Survey (WIS) to gather data and provided incentives such as time off or the chance to win prizes for participating in the survey and other aspects of the health and safety program. The survey...Caring for the sick now a public health priority for developing countries
...rofessionals is an essential and rewarding step to build capacity in developing countries. Educating family members and utilising volunteer caregivers, in conjunction with publicly raising the profile of palliative care services, is essential so that people know what options are available and what is the ...Federal Budget boosts Australian health and medical research
...vaccines. "This package will enable Australia to build its international profile on health and tackle global health issues," Ms James said....India's DBT and IAVI forge partnership to develop 'next generation' vaccine candidates
...icipate in the Programme, and will discuss ways to build infrastructure for subsequent HIV/AIDS vaccine candidate evaluation. At a later stage, based on their initial research and vaccine design concepts, both partners expect to work with an Indian manufacturer to assist with high throughput synthesis, ......ent. According to the authors, the new findings build on prior research that has shown that sleep-deprived participants choose higher-risk decks and exhibit reduced concern for negative consequences when performing a variant of the Iowa Gambling Task. While well-rested participants learn to avoid high-...