Officials simulate bioterrorist attack to test APL-developed disease surveillance
...rotective tool we have in this regard, but it's an important one." The purposes of the exercise were: to reinforce existing partnerships for an integrated response, including strengthening communications between NCR public health jurisdictions; to familiarize jurisdictional leaders with how public health offi...Fiber supplements may lower cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetics
...body uses to form cell membranes and perform other important functions. Lipoproteins transport cholesterol through the body. LDL escorts cholesterol through the circulatory system; HDL carries it to the liver where it it can be eliminated. Elevated cholesterol levels can raise the risk of hard deposits call...Vascular structure and function improve with diet and exercise
...tatoes, beans, nuts and seeds with olive oil as an important fat source, and low to moderate amounts of dairy, fish and poultry. "There have been studies looking at diet and exercise to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease," said primary investigator Robert J. Petrella, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in ...Perceived discrimination linked to coronary artery calcification
... that chronic exposure to discrimination may be an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease in African-American women," Lewis said.It is important to identify coping strategies that might reduce the negative effects of discrimination on health out...Prevalence of concussion effects linked to 'pot of gold' lawsuits, researcher says
...gitimate injuries. So, Hall says, "it becomes very important to understand the nature of those symptoms that are likely to be real and who is likely to be producing fictitious symptoms." The review finds that well-motivated, younger patients, who experience no loss of consciousness, are less likely to suffer f...Health-care ethics practical, smart: U of T study
...ty of Toronto's Joint Centre for Bioethics. "It's important for the public to know that in our technologically-based, resource-strapped system, it is possible to effectively integrate and value ethical decision-making," says nurse and bioethicist Susan MacRae, the Joint Centre for Bioethics (JCB) deputy direc...HIV treatment not affected by hormonal birth control
...ining the factors that could affect response is an important area of research. Our research group set out to investigate whether hormonal contraception influenced response to HAART," said Stephen J. Gange, PhD, corresponding author of the study and an associate professor in the Bloomberg School of Public Healt...Exercise training in ordinary people affects the activity of 500 genes
...se. These training study findings can therefore be important for the development of new treatment strategies for such diseases. Some people respond more easily to training than others. It is not known what explains this. The results from the training study show that those individuals that improved their perfo...Study is first to implicate dietary fat in 'fatty liver'
...ulated fat in the livers of NAFLD patients will be important in preventing and reversing this condition, which can lead to more serious liver trouble. The work will be published May 2 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. "This is the first scientific proof of dietary fat stored in the liver in humans," sa...Medical-errors gap widens between best and worst hospitals: Healthgrades study
..., and commitment to excellence. For patients, it's important to know which hospitals meet this standard, as they are nearly 50% less likely to have an incident at hospitals in the top 10%, according to the HealthGrades study." The study, which applies 13 patient safety indicators (PSIs) identified by the Agenc...FDA approves Boostrix a new US vaccine for adolescents against pertussis
... States, particularly among adolescents who are an important reservoir for the disease and often the source of ... currently recommended for adolescents, will be an important tool in preventing pertussis among teens a population in which there is a significant disease burde...MRI study shows hormone leptin alters brains, may ease cravings of people with obesity gene
...ground: Leptin is a protein hormone that plays an important role in regulating body weight, metabolism and reproductive function. Researchers took MRI scans of research subjects' brains prior to beginning leptin replacement treatment, and again at six and 18 months after treatment began. Investigator: T...Stents that release medication appear more effective than traditional stents
...of the STRATEGY trial. " the STRATEGY trial is an important step in exploring the use of drug-eluting stents in the setting of AMI. The data suggesting that the use of drug-eluting stents in AMI may be superior to the traditional bare-metal stent approach are encouraging. However, the focus should now shift t...Fracture risk lower for black women than white women at all bone mineral density levels
...oman, with low bone mineral density (BMD) being an important predictor for fracture risk. However, it is unknow...mineral density (BMD) and fracture incidence." "An important issue is whether evidence about ethnic differences indicates a different threshold for treating pat...Other highlights in the May 4 JNCI
... Several nutrients, including vitamin B6, play important roles in biochemical pathways related to DNA synth...ectal cancer and colon cancer, after adjusting for important risk factors associated with colorectal cancer as well as dietary folate and methionine intake, and ......ing. "We used to think that positive self-talk was important to promote individual exercise participation, but when it comes to the general public, you don't need a pep talk. You need a plan. If you have planned to meet a friend every Tuesday at 3 p.m. for a walk, you will show up so you don't let them down," ...New GP contract may not improve treatment for heart failure patients
...e they do not include the use of a number of other important treatments such as Beta blockers. Around four fifths of doctors said two of the indicators were achievable, but only 46% thought it would be easy to meet the target for echocardiography. Doctors spoke of concerns over the level of supp...Molecular change occurring during brain tumor progression also evident in breast cancer
...etected in newly formed tumor vessels and might be important predictors for patient outcome."...Human eggs can develop from ovarian surface cells in vitro
...rnal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, offer important new strategies for use in in vitro fertilization and stem cell research, and cast doubt on the established dogma on the fetal origin of eggs in adult human ovaries. It is now well established that fetal mammalian eggs originate from somatic stem cell...Health and environmental sciences director named DuPont 'Distinguished Scientist'
...stration of putting our science to work to provide important perspectives on the value of sustainable and responsible science." Rickard, 52, has over 25 years of experience in various research and management positions at the world-renowned Haskell Laboratory with emphasis on biochemical toxicology, chemical ca...