Simmer to receive research in Biological Mineralization Award
...n. Early in his career, in studies on the proteins guiding tooth enamel development and maturation, he made significant observations on the alternative splicing of amelogenin RNA transcripts, and he expressed and characterized recombinant amelogenin (AMELX) protein. In later years, his work revolved around t...Aspirin reduces esophageal-cancer risk in people with most-aggressive form of Barrett's esophagus
...a test is available, it could be a major factor in guiding the development of clinical trials to identify high-risk patients and definitively determine the value of NSAIDs in preventing the progression of Barretts esophagus toward cancer," Reid said. It is hypothesized that aspirin and other NSAIDs may fight...Usefulness of cardiovascular disease test questioned
...sefulness of the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test for guiding decisions about the use of cholesterol-lowering medication. The researchers show that adding CRP testing to routine assessments would increase the number of Americans eligible for cholesterol-lowering treatment by about 2 million if used judicious...Imaging technique is highly accurate in diagnosing, locating pancreas defects in newborns
...ercent accurate in locating the abnormal spot, and guiding surgeons to curative, organ-sparing surgery. A research team from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine reported highly encouraging preliminary results from a study of 24 infants referred to t...Worldwide Parkinson's cases will double in next 25 years
...nd predicting the burden of disease is critical to guiding future health, social and economic policy," said Dorsey. "The challenge for these developing countries that currently dont have the infrastructure in place to care for the small burden they have now is how they will develop this capacity over time re...A system in need of change -- restructuring payment policies to support patient-centered care
...cies since the program was enacted in 1965. "The guiding philosophy of these recommendations is that patient needs are best met through the delivery of patient-centered, longitudinal, coordinated care," explained Lynne M. Kirk, MD, FACP, president of ACP. "This is the model of care that internists and ot...Rice's Drezek wins $3M grant for breast cancer research
...cer imaging needs, ranging from early detection to guiding surgery to monitoring the efficacy of radiation th...zek said. "From initial screening and diagnosis to guiding and monitoring therapeutic interventions, doctors use a variety of imaging technologies like x-rays,...St. Jude, El Salvador create research ethics committee
...ncology. Once formed, RECs provide oversight while guiding clinical trials designed to reverse the relatively...ess in El Salvador, the St. Jude team is currently guiding the establishment of RECs in Paraguay as a first step in building infrastructure for collaborative ...High tech help to prevent further heart disease
...ce can deliver better community health outcomes by guiding patients to make healthy and positive lifestyle changes that will contribute to their recovery and ongoing wellbeing....New research explores limits of non-invasive coronary imaging tests
...his and other similar studies will be important in guiding our decisions about management of patients with intermediate likelihood of CAD." "In the future, it will be of interest to find out whether specific characteristics of plaque or in specific patient groups, MSCT stenosis would better indicate flow l...Adult survivors of childhood cancer face long-term health problems, says co-author of national study
...ion in 1993, and chairs its publication committee, guiding the organization's output of some 50 articles....Allocating HIV drugs to South African cities would prevent the greatest number of infections
... this approach is against basic ethical principles guiding treatment equity and would lead to more urban/rural healthcare disparities than already exist. "If there was rational planning, you could determine drug allocation strategies by balancing ethical objectives with epidemiological objectives," said Bl...Why we need better estimates of global demand for an HIV vaccine
...es to build to ensure adequate production capacity guiding research portfolio management decisions by highlig...ting how vaccine characteristics may affect demand guiding governments in planning their HIV vaccination programs....Levels of serious mental illness in Katrina survivors doubled compared to earlier survey
...tigation of positive cognitions might be useful in guiding public health mass media efforts in the aftermath of future disasters, given that previous research has shown that public health messages play an important role in psychological reactions to disasters. "The immediate take-home message for disaster ...SWAN system to help blind and firefighters navigate environment
...e similar challenges when it comes to tracking and guiding robots and people. Dellaert's robotics research usually focuses on military applications since that is where most of the funding is available. "SWAN is a satisfying project because we are looking at how to use technology originally developed for mi......form and protect potential donors and to assist in guiding donor reimbursement policies, which are being considered in several countries," he added. ...Study identifies best online learning approaches for cancer patients
...ive in which the computer played an active role in guiding the user, making suggestions, offering feedback and influencing the user's behavior. A browser automatically collected use data on an individual key stoke level as participants used the system, allowing the researchers to measure what types of servi...Vaccinate or not? Treat or not? Study looks at tricky health decisions
...also suggest that doctors should not shy away from guiding patients' choices, as some studies have suggested may be happening in this age of "consumer-driven" health care. Doctors can provide a valuable perspective on a medical choice, without being paternalistic, when they present patients with information ...Cure for reading glasses may be in view
...nd rigidity of the lens during laser surgery, thus guiding the surgeon as they reshape the lens. It's a new application for microscale bubbles, which scientists have experimented with for years in the areas of drug delivery, tumor destruction and other medical applications. For the treatment of presbyopia, ...School-based quality initiative improves childhood asthma outcomes
...e most exciting aspect of this project has been in guiding our community partners in learning about principles of process improvement and seeing them open participate and cooperate to improve asthma care to children at school," says Rose. "They get a lot of credit for their commitment and teamwork over the ...