Mayo Clinic Cancer Center collaborating to find new tools to fight leukemia
... in significant clinical response in patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Lea... (R) repeated in six cycles for 64 symptomatic but previously untreated patients. Patients in the study also received one year of prophylactic sulfamethoxazole-t...New 'GreeneChip' identifies multiple pathogens rapidly and accurately
...tests of the technology, which include detecting a previously undiagnosed fatal case of malaria that occurred during an outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever in Angola in 2004-2005. This technology may improve the capacity for emerging infectious diseases surveillance and outbreak response....Aggressive stem cells might improve transplant outcome
...recognize a specific target. (St. Jude researchers previously showed that by measuring sjTRECs clinicians could predict whether a bone marrow stem cell transplant would successfully restore the recipient's T lymphocyte population: [ http://www.stjude.org/media/0,2561,453_5489_17063,00.html ]). The investigat...SCAI president testifies before FDA on safety of drug-eluting stents
...ment of the risks versus the benefits." SCAI has previously published a position paper on drug-eluting stents followed by a task force report and is developing a thirda clinical alert to be released later this month. For now, the Society has developed the following recommendations: A drug-eluting stent ...UW-Madison researchers clear way to stronger glass
...harmaceutical companies the opportunity to explore previously unusable drug compounds. When considered at the ...ay be possible to develop drug compounds that were previously unusable. They may also be able to use stable glass films to extend the shelf life of existing medic...Two-slice-touch rule reliable when diagnosing meniscal tears
...sing fast-spin echo imaging was comparable to that previously reported, said Arthur A. De Smet, MD, lead author of the study. The positive predictive value increased from 91% to 94% in meniscal tears and from 83% to 96% for lateral meniscal tears. The sports medicine physicians at our institut...'GreeneChip' -- New diagnostic tool that rapidly and accurately identifies multiple pathogens
...ensive microbial sequence database that integrates previously distinct reserves of information about pathogensfor every entry of a pathogen and its properties, the GreeneChip contains a correlate of its genetic makeup. GreeneChip performance was initially tested by using samples obtained from patients with ...Sleep problems -- real and perceived -- get in the way of alcoholism recovery
...cohol-dependent individuals," says Brower, who has previously led studies illustrating the prevalence of sleep disorders among people with alcohol dependence and abuse issues, and their correlation with relapse back into drinking. He is the executive director of the U-M Addiction Treatment Services, which provi...Other highlights in the Dec. 6 JNCI
...h CIMP levels and BRAF mutations. "Relatively weak previously identified associations between smoking and colon cancer may be attributed to the relatively strong association of smoking with the small subset of colon cancers that have a CIMP high or BRAF-mutated status," the authors write. Contact: Christopher ...Regulatory pathway in brain development possible basis for malformations
... precursor cells in the cerebellum. This gene had previously been identified as a co-factor in two distinct sig...ld affect the developing neurons in ways we hadn't previously realized," Hamilton said. "In particular, cell lineage pathways that are often thought of as indepen...Second opinion yields treatment changes for half of patients
... 45 percent of patients, in some cases identifying previously undiagnosed second cancers. More than a quarter of patients were recommended to undergo another biopsy. Previous studies have documented variation in how radiologists interpret mammograms. Those who specialize in breast imaging tend to detect more ab...Recovering alcoholics with poor sleep perceptions will likely relapse
...sm may be more complex and variable over time than previously known," she said. "We plan to examine if sleep problems can be attributed to subtle disruptions in brain waves, in irregular biological rhythms, or both. We will also examine if using cognitive behavioral therapy for alcohol-dependent patients with...Pilot study successful in taming allergic reactions to food
...or safetys sake, none of the children enrolled had previously experienced a life-threatening allergic reaction, Burks said. As an extra precaution, the subjects received a supply of epinephrine, which is commonly used to treat breathing problems that can occur with food allergy. Instead of receiving shots, a...Panic attacks are linked to poor outcomes for diabetic patients, Group Health study finds
...mplications, and other illnesses. The team had previously reported a strong link between diabetes and depression, which often goes along with panic disorders. They were interested in examining panic independently, however, to see whether patients who have panic without depression would also have poor diabet...Important factors in compliance with HIV regimens identified; and more
...ients around the world. In a systematic review of previously published studies researchers, Edward Mills and colleagues, looked at studies in both developed and developing country settings which had examined the factors that affect adherence to these regimens. 84 relevant studies were examined of which 37 ...Exercise helps elderly regain physical function and avoid major disability
..., Nov. 17 -- Regular structured exercise may allow previously sedentary elderly people to attain significant improvements in their physical functioning and reduce the likelihood they will become disabled in the future, according to findings from a multicenter pilot study being presented today at the Gerontologi...VCR -- FDA approves home discharge for US patients
... and is a key step on the path towards meeting our previously announced milestone of commencement of enrolment in the US Bridge To Transplant (BTT) Pivotal Trial in early 2007," Mr Crosby said. The FDA approval is conditional on the company making amendments to the labeling of the VentrAssist within 45 days, ...Breast cancer drug receives FDA approval
...ositive breast cancer was effective. Herceptin was previously only used in late-stage breast cancer or cancer that had spread to other sites. The effectiveness of this new treatment therapy offers hope to the 25 percent of breast cancer patients who have HER-2 positive breast cancer, which is an extremely aggre...Increased patient demand for prostate test has serious implications for cancer services
... per cent of doctors reported that PSA testing had previously picked up prostate cancer in patients with no symptoms and 51 per cent said this influenced their practice. Doctors were also more likely to test men with a positive family history of prostate cancer. Only half a per cent of the doctors su...Fosrenol data show evidence of trends towards improved bone formation in CKD stage 5 patients
...ality Initiative (K/DOQI) targets, including those previously receiving combination phosphate binder therapy. ...their phosphorus control." Of note, participants previously receiving monotherapy with sevelamer HCl, with a highest total daily dose of 14,400 mg (18 tablets),...