UK scientists set their sights on cure for AMD
...result of bringing together a number of groups who previously were trying to solve the same problem in isolation. The Project aims to engage scientists, clinicians and the public to ensure success through actively attracting and promoting the inclusion of other laboratories, hospitals and institutions by an ope...Folic acid supplements do not appear to reduce risk of colorectal tumors
...tion in the large intestine among individuals with previously removed adenomas. The evidence for an increased risk of adenomas is equivocal and requires further research. In view of the fortification of the U.S. food supply with folate, and some suggestions that folate could conceivably increase the risk of neo...Low-carb diets' effects linked to rise in newly identified 'starvation hormone'
...cological studies of mice and diabetic monkeys had previously shown promise for FGF21 therapy as a means to lower blood sugar and lipids and stave off weight gain. Mammals survive periods of nutrient deprivation by shifting from carbohydrates to so-called ketone bodies as a primary fuel source. Ketone bodies ...Study identifies new regulator of fat metabolism
...ice that had been fed ketogenic diets. FGF21 had previously been identified as a potential metabolic regulator by scientists at Eli Lilly, who showed that transgenic mice that overexpressed FGF21 were protected from diet-induced obesity, had smaller fat cells and had more brown adipose tissue,says Maratos-Fli...Benefits of school-based fitness programs fade after summer
...iversity of Wisconsin Childrens Hospital, Madison, previously conducted a randomized controlled trial in which 17 overweight children were assigned to participate in a lifestyle-focused, fitness-oriented physical education class for nine months. At the end of the trial, students in the class achieved significan...Genetic variations may predispose some men to suicidal thoughts during treatment for depression
...r within the CREB1 gene, which codes for a protein previously suggested to be involved in both antidepressant effects and suicide. Of the 1,447 patients, 123 (8.5 percent) reported suicidal thoughts or behaviors during at least one follow-up visit, including 54 (10 percent) of the 539 men. Two of five single...New Orleans levee report finished by panel including University of Texas at Austin engineer
...ew Orleans, replacing roughly a dozen agencies who previously handled oversight. These boards involve engineers and others with flood control experience who oversee the maintenance and operations of the hurricane protection system. In addition, legislation has been proposed to require the U.S. Army Corps of Eng...Nonhormonal drug reduces hot flashes in men treated for prostate cancer
...des an immediate clinical option that has not been previously available for treatment of hot flash side effects, and it is a welcome one," Dr. Loprinzi says....Exercise lowers insulin in breast cancer survivors
...of Clinical Oncology in Chicago. Although it was previously demonstrated that women who lost weight and became more active could lower their risk of breast cancer recurrence, scientists couldnt explain how it worked. Jennifer Ligibel, MD, of Dana-Farber, and her colleagues research findings support the hypo...Shark cartilage shows no benefit as a therapeutic agent for lung cancer
...he-counter, unlike other shark cartilage compounds previously studied. The company, Aeterna Zentaris, developed the compound as a pharmaceutical as opposed to a compound sold for profit that is available over the Internet, for example," says Lu, the study's national principal investigator. The international ...International studies show high efficacy for HPV vaccine
...ding high-grade cervical pre-cancers, in women not previously exposed to the relevant HPV types targeted by the vaccine," says Kevin Ault, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University School of Medicine, one of the authors of the study and a key researcher in the development of the v...Folic acid supplementation lowers stroke risk
... can conclude that the benefit of continued use of previously deemed 'safe' vitamin supplements outweighs the risk of other adverse CVD outcomes."...Exercise test may help predict mortality risk in heart failure patients
...rcise intolerance," said Moore. "The test has been previously reported as a good indicator of how serious the disease is in patients with systolic heart failure." Previous research has shown that a test score of 34 is a threshold for increased risk of death. In the current study, patients with systolic heart ...Scripps Research awarded $17 million for adult stem cell use to treat eye diseases
...vestigators here at Scripps, many of whom were not previously working in the eye field," says Friedlander. "Together, we make a strong and highly complementary team. Im determined we will bring this potential therapy to the point of being tested in the clinic. To date, we have cured many mice, but whether it wi...Focused ultrasound relieves fibroid symptoms in women
...h newer protocols to have even better results than previously thought possible," Dr. Tempany said. The findings showed significant symptom relief at three months and sustained relief at one year. Women treated with the optimized protocol reported greater symptom relief and quality of life improvement than tho...Ground breaking research to end in tears
...ules on tears- the 'tear film' - we found proteins previously thought to be confinedto the aqueous portion of the tear," he says. Further study by Associate Professor Millar revealed, for the firsttime, proteins at the surface also played an unexpected role slowingdown the break-up rate of tears. "Proteins ...Syphilis screening, lithium fights neurodegeneration, monoclonal antibodies against avian flu
...ion or reactivation of HHV-6 in the brain has been previously shown to be associated with neurological disorders, including epilepsy and encephalitis. As well as showing the presence of viral DNA in patients with MTLE, in additional studies in one patient who had surgery over many months because of recurrent ...'Smart' mice teach scientists about learning process, brain disorders
...g molecule, or neurotransmitter, binds to it. NR2B previously has been implicated in the early stages of learning. The new research showed that when Cdk5 is removed from the brain, the levels of NR2B significantly increase, and the mice are primed to learn, Dr. Bibb said. "We made the animals smarter, but ...ECP may be effective in treating Crohn's disease
...ve in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) that have previously failed the strongest therapies we currently have," explains Maria Abreu, MD, Associate Professor in The Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology and in the Center for Immunobiology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. ECP is believed to bolster t...Complications of type 2 diabetes in young people -- a ticking bomb
...ack African-American males (aged 13-21 years) with previously undiagnosed diabetes. Review of their records later indicated they met the criteria for hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state. The authors conclude: "These findings, although still limited, suggest that we urgently need to develop approaches to awaren...