Regulator of lipid metabolism ensures high quality breast milk
... including Actos and Avandia, belong to the newest generation of anti-diabetic medications. Naturally occurring mutations in PPAR lead to obesity and insulin resistance associated with type 2 diabetes. Unexpectedly, postdoctoral researcher and first author Yihong Wan, Ph.D., observed that mice lacking PPAR in...Drug-eluting stent controversy explored in the American Heart Hospital Journal
...offers his view of the future of DESs. While first generation DESs place great emphasis on efficacy, long-term safety issues have arisen, making DESs stand in an exquisite balance among occasionally conflicting effects. Careful reexamination of research findings, as well as redefinition of safe and effective ou...Nottingham center to help UK to meet its carbon targets
...ic acceptability issues. Within the Centre a new generation of potential academic, industrial and government leaders in carbon capture and storage will be trained with a broad and interdisciplinary set of skills suitable for their future careers in industry, research or government. One of the technologies ...Weill Cornell Medical College announces gifts totaling $400M
...ill honor, reward, and inspire the dreams of a new generation of scientists and researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College and across Cornell University's Ithaca campus," said David Skorton, President of Cornell University. "By directing his immense generosity at our faculty's collaborative efforts, Sandy and...Study outlines how stroke, head injury can increase risk of Alzheimer's disease
... cells caused by a stroke or head injury may cause generation of amyloid-beta protein the key component of senile plaques seen in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Their report appears in the June 7 issue of the journal Neuron. We have discovered how a stroke can trigger a series of biochemi...Research probes seniors' plans for end-of-life care
..." With record numbers of Americans - the Baby Boom generation - now reaching age 60, we still know surprisingly little about these decisions or the factors that shape them, says University of Wisconsin-Madison sociologist Deborah Carr. A study by Carr and her Rutgers University colleague Dmitry Khodyakov now ...GSK announces launch of largest ever Phase III trial in lung cancer treatment
...cals. We believe ASCIs may mark the start of a new generation of cancer treatments, with significant potential across various cancer types....Born to lose: How birth weight affects adult health and success
...These effects then get passed on to the subsequent generation when the children, who are now adults, have their own children." Among the key findings: Compared to their normal birth weight siblings, low birth-weight children are 30 percent less likely to be in excellent or very good health in childhood. T...Transformation for people with AIDS on the horizon
..., R5 inhibitors, and etravirine (TMC125) a second generation non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. ...le transformation in the long-term prognosis for a generation of chronically ill adults with HIV they conclude....Mid Sweden University leads development of digital color x-rays
... Using advanced computer simulations of the next generation of x-ray cameras, Mid Sweden University has also developed ways to enhance the quality of color x-rays. These cameras will have higher resolution and be able to show more colors of higher quality. In connection with these dissertations, CERN will...Could statins be a new option for hepatitis C patients?
...terferon in 2001, the opportunity to develop a new generation of therapies that offer better outcomes may be imminent. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "Studies such as these are des...New book provides unprecedented look at role of religion over a lifetime
...y all also were part of the pre-World War II civic generation of Americans who were highly involved in community activities. "Our adolescents clearly appreciated the social opportunities for interacting with their peers that church allowed, and, in fact, encouraged," the researchers said. "There were strong e...Next generation of Latino drug abuse experts at UH to learn, teach
...ains relatively small. We need to prepare the next generation of drug researchers for the consequences of drug abuse in Latino populations." This is the sixth year UH has hosted the event, which will inform and train new scholars pursuing research on the factors that influence Latinos to abuse drugs. Sixteen ...To what extent are emergency departments being used for primary care?
...non-urgent use, use by Medicaid enrollees, and the generation of large and unnecessary costs. According to Dr. Lowe, None of this is true. The concept of inappropriate visits is nave. Problems with determining which visits are appropriate have led to estimates from 11% to 82%. This illustrates the pitfalls of a...States' spending may help keep childless seniors independent
... as long as possible." Given the aging baby boom generation and concerns of families caring for aging parents, the researchers caution that further research is needed to determine how to allocate limited long-term care resources in the United States....Ronald W. Busuttil receives American Surgical Association's highest honor
...s his commitment to research and teaching the next generation of surgeons." Busuttil graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University in New Orleans and earned his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at Tulane University. He served his surgical residency at UCLA under Dr. William P. Longmire Jr., UCLA's first chairman of ...Study finds decline in nursing faculty primary barrier to nursing program expansion
...t it questions where and how we will find the next generation of advanced practice nurses," said Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN and editor-in-chief of AJN. "This is not about whether one individual nurse is better than another, but rather if we believe more education will benefit nurses, patients and society. ...Study shows continued success for new HPV vaccine against virus responsible for cervical cancer
...and one of the study authors. But for the next generation of young women, a series of three shots of a new HPV vaccine marketed by Merck under the name Gardasil could make the difference in preventing cervical cancer. The vaccine targets HPV types 16 and 18, which cause about 70 percent of all cases of cer...$30 million boost to dementia research
...projected to quicken after 2010,as the baby boomer generation starts to reach age 65. "It is clear there is no time to lose if we are to tackle the dementia epidemic. As baby boomers enterthe age of greatest risk, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias will become the public health crisisof the 21st century," ......ia CEO Rebecca James said. "It could help a new generation of health researchers take their discoveries a step closer to market." "The challenge is to ensure that the package includes a focus on Australian medical science to support the development of a robust industry based on medical research." "Heal...