New cause of tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer cells discovered at Lombardi
When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis her entire life may change in the blink of an eye. But the nature of that change is governed by the smallest alterations that take place within the proteins of the tumor cells, determining what treatments she can pursue with...Penn study finds pro-death proteins required to regulate healthy immune function
...ly apply to many different cell types. When a cell receives signals to increase metabolism, it increases mitochondrial activity and energy production. That leads to the production of more energy than the cell can deal with, and consequently, the release of ROS. It is the release of reactive oxygen species by ...Sports concussion research using fMRI provides insight for safe return-to-play decisions
...thletes. A concussion can occur when an athlete receives a traumatic force to the head or upper body that causes the brain to shake inside of the skull. Injury is defined as a concussion when it causes a change in mental status such as loss of consciousness, amnesia, disorientation, confusion or mental fog...World's largest respiratory health study launches next phase
...ound breaking research. We are asking everyone who receives a questionnaire to complete and return it. Its veryimportant that as many people participate in this survey as possible, even if they dont haverespiratory problems. Indeed, what keeps people well is just as important as what makes themsick! Results f...HealthGrades study: Bariatric surgery patients have fewer complications at high-volume hospitals
...om as a free resource for consumers. Each hospital receives a star rating based on their patient outcomes for bariatric surgery. Hospitals with above-average outcomes receive a five-star rating. Hospitals with average outcomes receive a three-star rating, and hospitals with outcomes that are below average rec...W.M. Keck Foundation announces 2007 class of Distinguished Young Scholars in medical research
...gram, each grant recipients sponsoring institution receives an award of up to $1 million to support the scientists research activities for a period of up to five years, as well as to enable the institution to purchase necessary equipment and resources to facilitate the scientists ongoing study. It is hoped th...Chemical in brain acts like a fuel gauge
...r norepinephrine travels from the hindbrain, which receives warnings of low glucose levels from the body, to the paraventricular hypothalamus, which authorizes the consumption of energy stores to replace the missing sugars. The energy stores help for a while, but the end result is a feeling that the body is...U-M study finds lymphoma drug effective over long term
.... With the Bexxar therapeutic regimen, a patient receives an injected test dose of radioactive Bexxar, followed one to two weeks later with a custom-tailored therapeutic dose. After that, the therapy is considered complete. The most common side effect is a temporary lowering of blood counts several weeks af...SCAI highlights study using wireless technology to speed care of heart attack patients
...up just for that purpose. The on-call cardiologist receives a text message with instructions to download the electrocardiogram for viewing on a smart phone. The file also includes the phone number of the paramedic who initiated transmission of the electrocardiogram, so the cardiologist can immediately be in c...VA should revise its methods for evaluating and rating PTSD in veterans
...times. Ensuring that every veteran making a claim receives a comprehensive evaluation could make the process more efficient. The report offers a starting point to help VA devise new ratings criteria specific to PTSD. The committee emphasized the need to rate PTSD disability based on a fuller range of an ...Home improvement warning -- Ladder-related injuries increasing in the US
...general public is at risk for ladder injuries, yet receives little, if any, instruction on ladder use and safety. According to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at Columbus Childrens Hospital, ......t when one type of receptor the kainate receptor receives a chemical signal, a small protein called SUMO becomes attached to it. SUMO pulls the kainate receptor out of the synapse, preventing it from receiving information from other cells, thus making the cell less excitable. Professor Henley said: This ...Good news on heart attack and chest pain
...ys to go before every heart attack and ACS patient receives the full range of tests and treatments that we know can benefit them," Eagle continues. He notes, for example, that only 85 percent of STEMI patients and 83 percent of ACS patients in the study received a statin in 2006, when virtually all such patie...Your brain and hormones may conspire to make you fat
...t says Stop eating with the help of information it receives from hormones. But prolonged food shortages, chronic stress, prenatal nutrition, early exercise patterns and other factors can affect how the brain orchestrates this balance. In places where food is scarce, the brain may encourage higher consumption,...UCSF brain tumor vaccine trial shows promising results
...ive a minimum of four injections. The first group receives biweekly vaccinations and the second receives weekly vaccinations. Patients are monitored for immune response before, during and after treatment. ...Healthy schools project gets an 'A'
.... At the end of the year, the overall winning team receives an "active" field trip of their choice. Previous years winners have chosen a softball game with healthy snacks, a swimming party and a rock climbing demonstration. Reinforcing change In addition to teaching students healthy habits, Project Heal...Marshall to receive Wilmer Souder Award from IADR
...weeney Memorial Fund and the Group. Dr. Marshall receives his award during the Opening Ceremonies of the 85th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), convening at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center....Oral Biology Research Award presented to Russell
...nd vaccine development in gonorrhea. Dr. Russell receives his award during the Opening Ceremonies of the 85th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), convening at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The IADR Research in Oral Biology Distinguished Scientist Award, s...Ren receives IADR Young Investigator Award
...ard consists of a cash prize and plaque. Dr. Ren receives her award during the Opening Ceremonies of the IADR's 85th General Session. One of the Distinguished Scientist Awards conferred annually by the IADR, the award represents the highest honor the IADR can bestow.......e highest honors the IADR can bestow. Dr. Stephen receives his award today during the Opening Ceremonies of the IADR's 85th General Session....