UCSD study clarifies insulin's role in blocking release of energy in patients with type II diabetes
...s PKA in real time. The PKA is normally activated inside the adipocyte cell, the major site of energy storage in the body where many aspects of metabolism are controlled. There, energy is stored in the form of triglycerides, commonly known as fat. If a person is obese, excess triglycerides are stored in...Children whose parents smoked are twice as likely to begin smoking between 13 and 21
...s, family bonding or a strong emotional attachment inside the family, and parents not involving children in their own smoking behavior. The later includes such activities as asking their children to get a pack of cigarettes from the car or having them light a cigarette for the parent. "All of these factor...Survey of poultry workers shows high rate of injuries
...cal health, safety training and the safety climate inside the plants. It was funded by a grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In addition to Quandt, researchers were Joseph Grzywacz, Ph.D., Michael Coates, M.D., M.S., Antonio Marin, M.A., and Thomas Arcury, Ph.D., all with W...Fitness-oriented gym classes demonstrate measurable health benefits for overweight children
... approach must promote increased physical activity inside and outside of school, as physical activity recommendations cannot be met through physical education alone."(Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2005;159:963-968. Available pre-embargo to the media at www.jamamedia.org.) Editor's Note: This study was suppor...Penn surgeons use completely robotic surgery to treat prostate cancer
...cro-movements of laparoscopic surgical instruments inside the patient's body. Penn has been using fully robotic surgery for cardiac patients for the past three years and is currently studying its use for head and neck cancer surgeries. "The robotic prostate program is a continuation of Penn's commitment to...New study on childhood asthma shows home-based interventions are cost-effective
...asures for reducing or eliminating allergen levels inside the home. These included allergen-impermeable covers on the child's mattress, box spring and pillows; air purifiers with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters; vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters; and professional pest control. The ho...Researchers disprove 'fat redistribution syndrome' among men taking HIV drugs
...sedly leads to an increase in visceral fat, or fat inside the abdomen -- which is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease -- along with a concomitant loss of fat in the face and limbs. The syndrome is known among AIDS patients and care providers as "Crix belly," after the HIV drug Crixi...Penn researchers discover the powerful tool of simultaneous fMRI and PET imaging
...l used for a PET scan WHILE the patient is already inside an fMRI scanner. During the time that material is being taken up in the brain, radiologists are acquiring the fMRI image. Then, when that is complete, radiologists take the patient immediately to the PET scanner, to retrieve the PET image. "We have ...Researchers call for better recognition and pain management of endometriosis
...d her "crippling disabling pain". "It felt like my inside were coming out of my body at times" she said. "My legs used to feel like they were lumps of iron." Barbara recognised the need to make major lifestyle changes after realising the limitations of conventional surgical and medical treatments. "It's ...Biosense Webster announces FDA clearance
...m map image. A miniature location sensor is placed inside each catheter for real-time, high-resolution mapping. REFSTAR TM RMT Catheters provide a reliable reference point within the CARTO TM RMT System to ensure an accurate visual framework for mapping diagnostic operations....Drug-eluting stents successfully treat vein-graft disease
...cation that prevents the overgrowth of scar tissue inside the stent, and have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of restenosis in the natural arteries of the heart. Treating worn and diseased vein grafts is more challenging, however. In fact, within 5 to 10 years, half of all vein grafts become dis...Largest single-institution study demonstrates Mammosite is a safe breast cancer treatment
...reast irradiation that delivers radiation from the inside of the breast directly to the tumor site where cancer cells are most likely to reside," said Sushil Beriwal, M.D., assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical director of radiation oncology at Magee-Womens Hospi...Infertility researchers identify one gene's critical role in the human embryo implantation process
...metriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus, usually on the surfaces of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and other pelvic structures, making conception more difficult. Cedars-Sinai is one of less than a half-dozen facilities in the United States trying to diss...Military funds research on how nicotine impairs bone healing
...through the barrier that separates the outside and inside of cells. nACHRs transfer nerve messages by allowi...ugh their gateways, which in turn sets off actions inside the cell. The DOD-funded research is based on the discovery that nACHR-enabled calcium flow, along...UVa researchers show that a natural carbohydrate can help lower blood sugar
...ositol-Galactosamine, or INS2, acts as a messenger inside cells to switch on enzymes that regulate blood sug...e believe this molecule works by sending a message inside the cell to respond to insulin, which helps cells dispose of excess glucose," said Joseph Larner, MD...Diabetes and depression can be a fatal mix
...in the ability of platelet cells to clump together inside of blood vessels, an increase in inflammatory markers, and changes in heart rhythms....Changes in brain, not age, determine one's ability to focus on task
...processors, and the white matter -- the connecting inside wires -- interact." Research in Kramer's lab conducted in 2003 showed differences in gray and white matter in parts of the brain involved in decision-making in older people. Last year, Kramer, Colcombe and colleagues documented that six months of mil...Sensors, a smart dose of medicine for cancer treatment
...2D diode arrays are placed in orthogonal positions inside the phantom, so we have data in 3D over time," says Jaksic. If the 'phantom' treatment matches the prescription of the simulator, the patient is given treatment. If not, the treatment plan needs to be corrected. "We created modifications on the diode...Duke engineers developing ultrasound devices combining 3-D imaging with therapeutic heating
...ransducers. Such probes are small enough to insert inside the esophagus to render images of the whole heart. Smith said his team has now built dual-function imaging-plus-ablation ultrasound probes as small as three millimeters -- less than half the size of a dime. "We started using very tiny cables, fitting...Mayo researchers lead team that discovers role of dendritic cells in childhood autoimmune disease
...lled dendritic cells, have never before been found inside muscle tissue of JDM patients -- a discovery that ...first proof that the dendritic cells get activated inside muscle tissues and then may move out into the bloodstream. Says Dr. Reed: "When you think about it a...