Researchers seek to design first treatment for neuroAIDS
... between cell survival and cell death, shifting it toward death. MLK also regulates p38, an enzyme that encourages inflammation. Thus, MLK inhibitors could conceivably shut down affected immune cells before they trigger inflammation and prevent cell suicide. The new grant is a partnership between the Unive...Williams Syndrome, the brain and music
...with Williams syndrome, however, both sides tended toward symmetry. "There are different possible explanations: Either the left side didn't grow enough or the right side grew larger than usual," says Galaburda. The folding pattern, in particular one groove called the Sylvian fissure, pointed to an increase ...Second-generation antipsychotic medications appear to offer little advantage over older drugs
... first-generation antipsychotic arm showed a trend toward greater improvements in Quality of Life Scale and symptom scores," the authors write. "Participants reported no clear preference for either drug group; costs were similar." Although surprising, these results align with other recent studies perform...Foodborne pathogens hard to remove from produce, research is ongoing
...one makes the scientist sound less than aggressive toward E. coli 0157:H7 and other foodborne pathogens, you're mistaken. Martin and fellow U of I professor Hao Feng are dedicated to discovering ways to keep these microorganisms out of the food supply. Martin's research is focused on finding ways to elimin...Hold the Hookah: Researcher warns against trendy tobacco use
... of recently published studies documents the trend toward waterpipe tobacco smoking, showing how it has swep...owns. "This is frightening because it is a gateway toward a lifetime use of tobacco, including cigarettes," he said. Waterpipes were originally developed t...Study calls for 39 percent more family physicians
...s generalists is decreasing. There also is a trend toward an increasing proportion of non-physician providers, such as physician's assistants and nurse practitioners limiting their practice to subspecialty areas. "We know that a health care system based on primary care leads to better overall quality of c...UI teams up with Cubs star, Celtics owner to fight eye disease
...e think that we can really accelerate the progress toward a cure for this disease by identifying the specific genetic cause of the disease in thousands of patients." Project 3000 is a historic undertaking in that it marks the first time that genetic testing for any eye disease has been offered to every aff...NHGRI funds assessment of public attitudes about population-based studies on genes and environment
...ding that efforts begin to assess public attitudes toward this area of research. "It is important that researchers begin working with the U.S. public now so that, in the event these projects are launched, public input and concerns about issues like patient privacy and informed consent can be incorporated i...Stereotypes contribute to older men seeking, receiving depression care less frequently
...ior research are more negative attitudes among men toward seeking help for mental health problems, lower disclosure rates of depressive symptoms, lower rates of health service use, and more "atypical" presentations of depression. However, the problem of under-treatment in older men has received little focus...Major cancer study aims to identify protein markers for early-stage disease
...The grants, which signal the NCI's strategic shift toward studies aimed at early detection of cancer, are designed to lead to the discovery of many such biomarkers, the scientists say. The grants have been issued under the NCI's Clinical Proteomic Technology Assessment for Cancer program, part of its five-...September/October Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
...physicians and public health professionals to work toward improving access to health and public health as well as access to care and the health care system. History and Renewing the Health Care Reform DebateBy Kathryn Pitkin Derose, Ph.D., M.P.H., et al FAMILY MEDICINE DEPARTMENTS CAN HELP RENEW ACADEMIC...St. Jude finds clues to hearing loss from chemotherapy
...researchers. The investigators took the first step toward these ambitious goals by identifying 17 families of mice whose offspring carry one or more of a variety of mutations that cause them to lose the ability to hear high-frequency sounds, according to Jian Zuo, Ph.D., associate member of the St. Jude Dep...Clinton Foundation joins efforts in the fight against AIDS in Ukraine
...and Victor Pinchuk are contributing US$2.5 million toward the project. The funds will be used during the next five years to pay for programs aimed at slowing the growth of new HIV/AIDS cases, as well as for treatment and support of people living with HIV/AIDS in Ukraine. "I'm happy to be working with th...Study shows men with ED favor treatment with Vardenafil
...ectile dysfunction (ED), designed to minimize bias toward either study drug. The study was a randomized, double-blind, crossover, head-to-head clinical trial that compared vardenafil and sildenafil treatment in men with ED and diabetes, hypertension, and/or hyperlipidemia. The results demonstrated that vard...Top NIH prize goes to three pioneering Stanford scientists
...logy and of medicine, is also using his creativity toward a potentially practical outcome. "My pitch was that if we understand the ecological principles that dictate the structure and behavior of human indigenous microbial communities, besides the intellectual appeal, we might be able to define human health...Arctic summer ice anomaly shocks scientists
...owave instrument which sends periodic radar pulses toward the Earth and measures the signals return. AMSR-E is a passive microwave instrument which does not send radar pulses down but receives radiation naturally emitted from the Earth. Passive microwave data contain a certain amount of ambiguity in interpr...UTSA receives $225,000 National Science Foundation grant to support doctoral students in physics
...pel the College of Sciences as we continue to work toward premier research university status," said Rosalie Ambrosino, UTSA Provost. Sardar's students will study optical and laser materials and characterize and analyze their properties. Current laser research projects include discovering novel techniques ...Cardiologist's 'living chip' changes science of disease monitoring
...d like science fiction, but this concept is moving toward reality at Physiologic Communications LLC, a biotech company founded by University of Rochester Medical Center cardiologist Spencer Rosero, M.D., who specializes in heart rhythm disorders. The company is developing implantable biosensors integrating...Patients can report statins' adverse effects on new web site
...al and adverse," said Golomb. "Our work is geared toward expanding knowledge of the impact of statins in order to better inform the public and the medical community. By filling out the web site survey, statin patients can help us to help others with the same concerns."...Cartoons help measure hostile assumptions, risk of aggression in urban girls
...an physical aggression when expressing their anger toward others." Examples of relational aggression are gossiping, withdrawing friendships and excluding others from social groups. Previous studies by Dr. Leff's group, such as analyses of playground behavior, have attracted broad interest among experts work...