Study examines safety of radical prostatectomy for older men
...uthors write. "Further research should examine the utility of detailed preoperative assessment of older men considering radical prostatectomy and interventions designed to reduce the risk of major complications in older men undergoing radical prostatectomy."...Phenolic compounds may explain Mediterranean diet benefits
...vascular risk, but we need more information on the utility of the different methods to evaluate endothelial dysfunction," Dr. Prez Jimnez said. Robert F. Wilson, M.D., from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, who was not connected with this study, noted that health benefits of a Mediterranean diet we...Jefferson and Delaware researchers combine tiny nanotubes and antibodies to detect cancer
...arkers for other kinds of cancers to determine its utility and breadth. In future studies, researchers will add cancer cells to a drop of blood and apply the mixture to the nanotube detector to see how sensitive it is in detecting the cancer cells mixed in with real blood cells and proteins. Another test mig...Mayo clinic study finds occupation and education influence risk for Parkinson's disease
..." Suggested Applications of Study Findings The utility of the study's findings concerning occupation, education and Parkinson's disease risk is primarily informational rather than actionable for members of the public, according to Dr. Maraganore. This is especially true in light of the relatively low ove...Accentia Biopharmaceuticals announces that follow-up data
... from our Phase 2 trial gives us confidence in the utility of BiovaxID for the treatment of follicular lymphoma. Having accelerated enrollment in our ongoing Phase 3 trial, we are now planning a commercial facility to enable us to deliver BiovaxID to those who need it if BiovaxID is approved."...New study demonstrates combined techniques to detect, monitor Alzheimer's disease
...ng and CSF beta-amyloid measures together may have utility as biomarkers of AD before symptoms develop and as the disease progresses," says Fagan. "These measures hold potential for identifying individuals with AD pathology before cognitive symptoms, improving the accuracy of clinical diagnosis of AD and fac...Measurement of urinary protein can help detect recurrent bladder cancer
... Houston, and colleagues investigated the clinical utility of a noninvasive urine test, which can be used in the physician's office, for the protein NMP22, as an aid in detecting recurrent cancer in patients with a history of bladder cancer. The researchers compared its usefulness with that of voided urine c...Most hospitals surveyed do not initially require board certification of pediatricians
...ity so that these efforts will provide the maximum utility to hospitals and the patients they serve," the authors conclude....UQ scholars win Fulbrights for nursing and cancer research
... was to improve how computer systems managed water utility assets. Fulbright Scholars will be congratulated at The Fulbright National Awards in Brisbane on May 18 at QUT....Factor stimulates cartilage growth from stem cells
...st response in the cells that would increase their utility even more. "We don't currently have a satisfactory remedy for people who suffer a cartilage-damaging injury," Guilak said. "There is a real need for a new approach to treating these injuries. We envision being able to remove a little bit of fat and t...American Academy of Neurology 58th Annual Meeting scientific highlights
...r increase metabolic activity. They noted that the utility of high-pressure (hyperbaric) oxygen is still unknown. Experimental Treatments in ALS Two experimental treatments in animal models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), may point the way to future clinical therapies of ...JCI table of contents: May 1, 2006
...rgeted immunotherapies for diabetes but stress the utility of this animal model for future studies. TITLE: TGF-beta signaling is required for the function of insulin-reactive T regulatory cells AUTHOR CONTACT: Li Wen Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Phone: (203) 785-7186; Fa...How to cut energy waste in China, India, Brazil said crucial to forestalling climate change
... for homes, despite proof that they save enough in utility bills to more than pay for themselves. "Even peo... projects, or participating banks, from a share of utility bill savings. "Money is available in these countries but can't be accessed easily by energy conserva......ex real-world environments. We also illustrate the utility of statistical model-based inference and regression in delineating key task parameters that may be represented in spatially distinct brain regions," they concluded....Use of anti-depressant does not decrease risk of relapse for patients with anorexia nervosa
...icacy," the authors write. "Future research on the utility of novel psychological treatments and innovative psychotropic and nonpsychotropic medications is obviously needed."...Researchers present Phase 2 clinical results for Acologix AC-100
...st cavities (RDT < 0.5 mm), where the clinical utility of the approach is most needed. Because of its unique hard-tissue-regenerating properties, the researchers believe that AC-100 represents a novel approach to promoting dentin formation and could be a promising treatment for patients undergoing a wi...Malignant melanoma cells secrete protein required for embryo formation
...he remarkable plasticity of melanoma cells and the utility of the developing zebrafish as a model for studying the epigenetic modulation of tumor cells. Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. The five-year survival rate for melanoma patients with widespread disease is between 7 percent and 19 per...Mount Sinai researcher finds drinking water safe to drink
...her reducing DBPs, this is good news for the water utility industry and their customers" said David A. Savitz, Ph.D., lead investigator and Director of the Center of Excellence in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Disease Prevention at MSSM....Mayo Clinic finds effective test to determine treatment for chronic cough
...chronic cough is a prospective study comparing the utility of the methacholine challenge versus the exhaled nitric oxide test, says Dr. Hahn. ......POEMs in a mobile setting will further enhance the utility of a service designed to provide healthcare professionals with the information they need in their clinical practice," said Dr. Andrew Spong, Regional Manager, Healthcare Solutions, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. "With the launch of this application in assoc...