Computer automated e-counseling improves weight loss
..., but from a public health perspective - this is a promising area to explore," says Wing. ...Checklist improves assessment of aggressive boys' needs
...onths and again after 30 months. "EARL-20B is a promising tool for child and youth psychiatry professionals who may make them more secure in their role", says Dr. Enebrink. "The equivalent tool for assessing risk factors for girls is called EARL-21G, but it has not yet been tested in Sweden." ...Spinoff company based on technology developed at OHSU enters new business phase
...at we have significant data showing that this is a promising therapy, AMES Technology is entering an exciting new stage as a company, where we will conduct clinical trials in rehabilitation clinics and prepare to market the devices. This is especially important given the tremendous impact we think this technol...New hope in cancer vaccines emerges as novel therapies are developed and tested
...ells. The same kind of strategy is producing very promising results in clinical trials at M. D. Anderson of va... Cancer Immunology Research exists in part to take promising therapeutic agents from our own institutional pipeline into patient care, and this strategy is thriv...Compound in dairy products targets diabetes
...s conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), have also shown promising results in human trials, signaling a new way of potentially treating the disease without synthetic drugs. "The compounds are predominantly found in dairy products such as milk, cheese and meat, and are formed by bacteria in ruminants that take lino...Flavanol-rich cocoa improves blood vessel function in aging baby boomer study participants
...nds in cocoa that are increasingly being linked to promising circulatory benefits including improved blood flow and a reduced tendency to form damaging clots. In the current study, 15 healthy young adults under age 50, and 19 healthy adults over age 50 drank the specially-made flavanol rich cocoa beverage ...Study identifies potential drug target for Huntington's disease
...comprehensive virtual screen and select additional promising candidates for drug development. "Inhibition of PARP1 activity is thought to be potentially beneficial for treatment of cancer, neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease, and over twenty other human disorders," he adds. "We envisio...Combination therapy may improve survival for pancreatic cancer
...ve at three years. "The results of our study are promising because they may reflect not only longer survival of these patients, but also an improved local-regional control of the disease. In addition, because lower doses of gemcitabine were used, it proved to be a less toxic approach to treatment," said Bla...Study examines usefulness of cardiac CT scan for detecting blockages in coronary arteries
... the machine. Some previous studies have indicated promising results for this technology, but it remains uncertain whether their findings may be replicated in clinical centers with different levels of expertise. Mario J. Garcia, M.D., of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and colleagues investigated the diagno...Researchers demonstrate potential mechanism of food allergy
.... Berin. "We hope to determine that CD23 offers a promising target for food allergies that leads to more accurate, easier to tolerate tests for these patients." Food allergies affect an estimated six to eight percent of American children age four years or younger and approximately two percent of adults, acc...Defining the limits of computerized physician order entry systems
...." In general, Koppel states that CPOE is a very promising technology, but the supporters of CPOE fail to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. "They also expansively accept other forms of healthcare information technology such as electronic health records and electronic medication administration records un...UB diabetes researchers participate in international study
... of these families. "This is a very important and promising study," said Quattrin. "Learning what is causing certain families to have more than one affected child will provide information that is key to preventing the disease in the general population." Samples will be collected from affected children and u...... are working on strategies for a SARS vaccine. One promising approach is being reported by Jan ter Meulen and colleagues. The researchers developed a strategy called passive immunization, in which combinations of antibodies against the SARS virus are given to individuals at risk at the time of a possible ne...Experiments with fruit quality improvement lead to new approach for halting spread of cancer cells
...versity of Jerusalem agricultural researchers of a promising new avenue of drug treatment for halting the growt...mors, metastases and blood vessel formation. These promising discoveries were detailed in the Cancer article. The results shown in working with actibind led t...Science finds new fix for UV-damaged skin in arthritis treatment
...ical cosmetic applications of glucosamine, and the promising results." An International Consensus on Glucosamine Skin Benefits In early 2006, a group of leading dermatologists from around the world and Procter & Gamble Beauty scientists convened in Rome to review and discuss the glucosamine data. The pan...Researchers present Phase 2 clinical results for Acologix AC-100
...roach to promoting dentin formation and could be a promising treatment for patients undergoing a wide range of dental restoration procedures. Drilling during these procedures can irritate the dental pulp and reduce the dentin layer that protects the pulp, causing pain and sensitivity, and sometimes leading to ...Mayo Clinic pioneers new method of jaw reconstruction for oral cancer patients
...nic ear, nose and throat surgeons have developed a promising new process for mandible (lower jaw) reconstruction following removal of oral cancer. Details will be presented June 28 at the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, http://www.ifhnos2006.cz ...Radioactive scorpion venom for fighting cancer
... physicists are establishing safe procedures for a promising experimental brain-cancer therapy which uses a rad...t science fiction, but rather to help to develop a promising new therapy for brain cancer. The venom of the yellow Israeli scorpion preferentially attaches to ......imalarials at a few specific intervals, has proved promising in earlier studies. Clara Menendez, MD, and her colleagues in Mozambique and Spain explored the intermittent administration of the antimalarial sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) to infants in their first year. Infants given SP at 3, 4, and 9 months o......toys, expensive classes and music compilations all promising to make your child smarter, it's hard to sort out the best way to help your child's brain thrive. A new policy paper helps put those worries to rest. The gist of the paper is this: what kids need is a secure relationship with adults who adore them. ...