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Friday, May 9, 2008
Does tenofovir increase the risk of efavirenz-associated liver side-effects?, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PDT
Thursday, May 8, 2008
HIV reduces body's ability to control hepatitis C replication, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PDT
Nearly all patients with NNRTI resistance could benefit from etravirine, UK analysis shows, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PDT
Major shift in HIV prevention priorities needed, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 11:17:18 AM PDT
New report: Arthritis is a potential barrier to physical activity for adults with diabetes, Arthritis Foundation, Posted 9:18:14 AM PDT
Computer game's high score could earn the Nobel Prize in medicine, University of Washington, Posted 9:17:16 AM PDT
New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity, Centers for Disease Control, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
6-month follow-up diagnostic mammograms recommended for women with probably benign lesions, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 8:17:04 AM PDT
New cancer gene found, University of Oklahoma, Posted 8:17:04 AM PDT
Skin flaps deliver cancer-fighting therapy, ASPS study reveals, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Posted 7:17:16 AM PDT
Do antidepressants enhance immune function?, Elsevier, Posted 7:17:15 AM PDT
Scientists identify key roadblock to gene expression, Penn State, Posted 7:17:15 AM PDT
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
BHIVA: Many patients and clinicians still need educating about the benefits of treatment, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 PM PDT
Insulin resistance may predict risk of cardiovascular disease in HIV, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 PM PDT
UAB first in US to offer speedier precise cancer radiotherapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 2:17:17 PM PDT
Researchers find gene location that gives rise to neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 2:17:17 PM PDT
St. Jude finds 'dancing' hair cells are key to humans' acute hearing, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 10:17:18 AM PDT
Molecular espionage shows a single HIV enzyme's many tasks, Harvard University, Posted 10:17:17 AM PDT
Immune system pathway identified to fight allergens, asthma, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 9:17:02 AM PDT
UC San Diego researchers target tumors with tiny 'nanoworms', University of California - San Diego, Posted 7:17:19 AM PDT
Prisoner HIV program leads to continuum of medical care after release, Lifespan, Posted 7:17:18 AM PDT
Superbug genome sequenced, University of Bristol, Posted 2:19:03 AM PDT
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Elucidating iron transport mechanisms in tuberculosis bug identifies new TB drug targets, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:19 PM PDT
African-Americans with HIV have higher risk of aggressive kidney disease, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 PM PDT
Planned interruption of highly active antiretroviral therapy does not select drug resistance mutations in HIV-1-infected children, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 PM PDT
Researchers find way to make tumor cells easier to destroy, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 2:17:18 PM PDT
Steroids provide no survival benefit for children with bacterial meningitis, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 1:19:14 PM PDT
Phase 3 data: Anti-RSV antibody to be presented at Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, Edelman Public Relations, Posted 1:19:14 PM PDT
UC Davis stem researchers demonstrate safety of gene therapy using adult stem cells, University of California - Davis - Health System, Posted 1:17:20 PM PDT
Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year, CDC Study Shows, Centers for Disease Control, Posted 9:15:01 AM PDT
Waterpipe smoking on college campuses may contribute to growing public health problem, Virginia Commonwealth University, Posted 8:20:20 AM PDT
MGH researchers report successful new laser treatment for vocal-cord cancer, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 8:17:19 AM PDT
Sounding out Congo Red, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 7:17:18 AM PDT
Counselling programme successfully promotes exclusive breast feeding in South Africa, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:01 AM PDT
Dual class drug resistance present in two-thirds of South African HIV cohort on failing ART, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:01 AM PDT
Monday, May 5, 2008
An MUHC team evaluates a new saliva-based HIV test to speed up detection, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 5:17:17 PM PDT
Exhaustion of HIV-specific T cells may be caused by chronic exposure to virus, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 5:17:17 PM PDT
Immune exhaustion in HIV infection, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:17 PM PDT
Preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission in low-income countries, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:17 PM PDT
Alcohol-outlet density and violence are clearly linked over time, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:20:20 PM PDT
Moms have few interactions with their infants during TV time, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 1:20:20 PM PDT
Anxiety, mood disorders put cancer patients at risk for PTSD, Ohio State University, Posted 1:17:17 PM PDT
New agent strikes at respiratory syncytial virus replication, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 10:19:16 AM PDT
Unexpected role: EGFR protects cancer cells from starving, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
Combined physical and genetic map finds cancer's 'ignition key', University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
New Clorox disinfectant is EPA registered to kill both known types of MRSA, Ketchum DC, Posted 8:19:13 AM PDT
Sunday, May 4, 2008
New disaster preparedness strategy announced, American College of Chest Physicians, Posted 9:20:21 PM PDT
Family-centred clinics can achieve excellent HIV treatment outcomes in children in Africa, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PDT
Scientists discover why plague is so lethal, Society for General Microbiology, Posted 4:17:20 PM PDT
Alcoholism is not just a 'man's disease' anymore, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:25 PM PDT
International health experts to enlist the public in war on African malaria, DISCLAIMER, Posted 10:19:15 AM PDT
Friday, May 2, 2008
New 'OPAL Therapy' presents simple, cost-effective method of treating HIV infection, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:18 PM PDT
Study shows gene variations may predict risk of breast cancer in women, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
BHIVA: Annual CD4 counts possible for stable patients, SMART analysis finds, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
Cholera study provides exciting new way of looking at infectious disease, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:20:20 AM PDT
UT researchers find link between advertising and increased tobacco use among India's youth, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Posted 7:20:19 AM PDT
Prevention and control of childhood pneumonia: Bulletin of the World Health Organization, GAVI's PneumoADIP, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT
Significant increase in isoniazid-resistant TB in UK, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 AM PDT
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Cognitive therapy can reduce risky sex amongst gay men with compulsive sexual behaviour, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 PM PDT
BHIVA: Concerns over confidentiality, drug interactions, communication, barriers to integrating GPs into HIV care, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 PM PDT
Montana State University research reaches Supreme Court of India, Montana State University, Posted 10:19:16 AM PDT
Scripps Oceanography Research pegs ID of red tide killer, University of California - San Diego, Posted 9:17:16 AM PDT
The 'choking game,' psychological distress and bullying, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Posted 7:20:19 AM PDT
High prevalence of cervical cancer-associated HPV strains in HIV-positive women in Uganda, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PDT
Boosting vaginal health could cut HIV risk, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PDT
Offer presumptive treatment for STIs to gay men testing HIV-positive, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PDT
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Early treatment of stomach infection may prevent cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 9:17:03 PM PDT
Study raises questions about prostate cancer therapies targeting IGF-1, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 9:17:03 PM PDT
Molecular change may reveal risk of leukemia relapse, Ohio State University Medical Center, Posted 2:17:19 PM PDT
Daily aspirin may reduce risk of common type of breast cancer, BioMed Central, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT
'Destruct' triggers may be jammed in tumor cells, UF geneticists say, University of Florida, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Preoperative assessment of cancer patients enables early diagnosis, treatment of lymphedema, Russo Partners, LLC, Posted 6:17:16 AM PDT
New surgery improves head and neck cancer treatment, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 6:17:16 AM PDT
Climate change threats to HIV rates, Research Australia, Posted 6:17:15 AM PDT
BHIVA: One in 40 people presenting to A&E departments with ‘flu’ symptoms has HIV, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PDT
BHIVA: Most older people with HIV in UK diagnosed recently, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 AM PDT
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Cancer survivors who practice healthy habits have higher quality of life, American Cancer Society, Posted 3:17:18 PM PDT
U of M study: Online intervention paramount for reducing HIV in high-risk population, University of Minnesota, Posted 1:17:22 PM PDT
Medicare costs estimated to top $21.1 billion for 5 years of care for elderly cancer patients, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:22 PM PDT
Deal lowers price of second-line therapy and makes new paediatric formulations available to poorer countries, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 AM PDT
BHIVA: Current tests may miss a third of HIV resistance in treatment-naive, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 AM PDT
Monday, April 28, 2008
Restaurant inspections -- public perceptions vs. reality, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:20:20 PM PDT
Single-celled bacterium works 24-7, Washington University in St. Louis, Posted 2:17:15 PM PDT
Predicting breast cancer patient outcome: MUHC researchers identify new genes, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 10:17:04 AM PDT
Transitioning patients with pediatric disease to adulthood, Indiana University, Posted 7:20:20 AM PDT
Medicines sold for 17 billion NOK in 2007 in Norway, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Posted 7:18:14 AM PDT
Involving partners of pregnant women in Africa to improve AIDS prevention, Institut de Recherche Pour le Développement, Posted 6:17:17 AM PDT
New analysis finds daycare attendance early in life cuts childhood leukemia risk by 30 percent, Children With Leukaemia, Posted 5:17:03 AM PDT
BHIVA: No evidence of a hepatitis C epidemic in HIV negative gay men, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PDT
Africa: Epidemic outpacing response says UNAIDS, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PDT
Friday, April 25, 2008
Every 5th adolescent smokes, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 12:18:15 PM PDT
Study shows common vitamin and other micronutrient supplements reduce risks of TB recurrence, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 8:19:16 AM PDT
Higher CD4 cell counts associated with lower rate of non-HIV-related diseases in patients taking antiretrovirals, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PDT
Minimally invasive pancreas surgery leads to fewer complications, study finds, Emory University, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT
Particular experimental therapy not more effective than standard treatment for anal canal cancer, DISCLAIMER, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT
BHIVA: No clinical difference seen in first-line treatment response between B and non-B subtypes, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:01 AM PDT
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Breast cancer subtypes originate from different biological pathways, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PDT
Clinical monitoring as effective as CD4 count and viral load for deciding when to switch to second-line ART in poor countries, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PDT
Tenofovir shows excellent promise as a treatment for hepatitis B monoinfection, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PDT
Specialized white blood cells coordinate first responders to viral infection, University of Washington, Posted 12:19:15 PM PDT
Two suppressor molecules affect 70 genes in leukemia, Ohio State University Medical Center, Posted 12:17:02 PM PDT
National Infant Immunization Week Reminds Parents of the Importance of Immunizations and Encourages them to Look to their Child’s Doctor for Information, Centers for Disease Control, Posted 11:15:01 AM PDT
New lymphoma therapies targets diverse and difficult cancer, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 10:17:17 AM PDT
Pharmacokinetics of paediatric Triomune fixed-dose formulations appear appropriate in African children, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
Study finds racial disparities in smoking cessation treatment, American Cancer Society, Posted 8:17:18 AM PDT
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Human brain appears 'hard-wired' for hierarchy, NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Posted 9:18:14 AM PDT
Every fifth adolescent smokes, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 8:18:14 AM PDT
Myocardial infarction: Mortality for women not higher than for men, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 8:18:14 AM PDT
Pregnancy is possible after cancer treatment, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 8:17:18 AM PDT
New drug users less likely to share needles, have HIV, in Russian study, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:01 AM PDT
Breath test could monitor adherence to treatment, potential use for DOTS and clinical trials, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:01 AM PDT
Tropism test could show which patients would benefit from starting HIV treatment sooner, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:01 AM PDT
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Urban slum conditions are a source of leptospirosis, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:16 PM PDT
NIH study reveals incidence, precursors and psychiatric sequelae of major psychiatric disorders, Molecular Psychiatry, Posted 2:20:20 PM PDT
Primary driver of stomach cancer development identified, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Posted 2:17:20 PM PDT
Study finds cisplatin less effective than standard treatment for patients with anal cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 1:17:17 PM PDT
Social form of bullying linked to depression, anxiety in adults, University of Florida, Posted 12:20:21 PM PDT
NIAID describes research priorities to fight drug-resistant tuberculosis, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 9:19:15 AM PDT
Phone counseling improves quality of life, immune systems of cervical cancer survivors, University of California - Irvine, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
OHSU Cancer Institute researcher identifies protein that helps predict prostate cancer survival, Oregon Health & Science University, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
Daily micronutrients of some benefit for HIV-positive patients receiving TB treatment, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:05 AM PDT
Prostate cancer screening program leads to bigger fall in death rates than surrounding areas, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
Melanoma lurks in larger skin lesions, NYU researchers find, New York University Medical Center and School of Medicine, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT
Two cases of HIV and simian foamy virus coinfection reported, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:01 AM PDT
Monday, April 21, 2008
How much progress has there been in vaccinating against Hib in the Americas?, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:18:12 PM PDT
Life expectancy worsening or stagnating for large segment of the US population, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 5:17:25 PM PDT
Cancer could return unless stored ovarian tissue undergoes adequate testing before re-implantation, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 4:17:03 PM PDT
Chemotherapy causes delayed severe neural damage, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:03 PM PDT
Migraine increases risk of severe skin sensitivity and pain, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:20:21 PM PDT
Most lethal melanomas are on scalp and neck, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Posted 1:17:19 PM PDT
Improving quality of life for brain tumor patients, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, Posted 1:17:18 PM PDT
Abnormal anal cells and high-risk HPV common in HIV-positive Australians, aidsmap, Posted 12:15:01 PM PDT
Cancer cells spread by releasing 'bubbles', according to an MUHC study, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 7:17:20 AM PDT
Effective cancer immune therapy through order in the blood vessels, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:20 AM PDT
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Cancer survivors have low levels of physical activity and high levels of obesity, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:18 PM PDT
Study reveals inaccuracies in studies of cancer treatment, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:18 PM PDT
Genetic variant mimics effect of heart failure medications, University of Maryland Medical Center, Posted 10:18:14 AM PDT
Friday, April 18, 2008
No place like home: Katrina's lasting impact, University of Michigan, Posted 12:20:20 PM PDT
University of Arizona scientist shares in discovery of microbe filaments' power, University of Arizona, Posted 11:17:16 AM PDT
Major discovery in the treatment of aortic valve stenosis, University of Montreal, Posted 8:20:20 AM PDT
Study finds patients overestimate cancer screening history, American Cancer Society, Posted 6:17:03 AM PDT
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Scientists discover new arenavirus associated with hemorrhagic fever, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:20:19 PM PDT
Supermarkets' power desertifies our diets, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:20 PM PDT
Cutting through the stigma, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:19 PM PDT
Report describes first targeted therapy to produce remission of metastatic melanoma, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 3:17:03 PM PDT
Inherited cancer mutation is widespread in America, Ohio State University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:17 PM PDT
Children with migraine at increased risk of sleep disturbances, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 12:20:19 PM PDT
Breastfeeding while taking seizure medicine does not appear to harm children, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 12:20:19 PM PDT
Migraine frequency linked with women's risk of cardiovascular disease, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 12:20:19 PM PDT
Duke scientists deconstruct process of bacterial division, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 11:17:14 AM PDT
Mice sense oxygen through their skin, Cell Press, Posted 9:18:13 AM PDT
ART recommended for all with CD4 counts below 350, say South African doctors, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 AM PDT
New type of drug shrinks primary breast cancer tumors significantly in just 6 weeks, ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation, Posted 1:17:03 AM PDT
New chemotherapy combo produces side effects, but no extra efficacy, in early breast cancer patients, ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation, Posted 1:17:03 AM PDT
New research shows no link between aromatase inhibitors and cardiovascular problems, ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation, Posted 1:17:03 AM PDT
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Study provides new understanding of forces behind seasonal flu virus evolution, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 2:19:14 PM PDT
New details presented in outbreak in pork processing plant workers, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 2:19:14 PM PDT
Chemical exposure may increase risk of ALS, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 12:20:20 PM PDT
Men more likely to have problems with memory and thinking skills, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 12:20:20 PM PDT
Indirect effects on immune activation may partially account for lingering benefits of failed antiretroviral therapy in the brain, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 AM PDT
Reducing d4T dose improves mitochondrial toxicity, but not lipoatrophy, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 AM PDT
Flu tracked to viral reservoir in tropics, Penn State, Posted 10:19:14 AM PDT
World-first discovery could help treat life-threatening tumors, Research Australia, Posted 10:17:17 AM PDT
Interleukin-12 indicates survival prospects for melanoma patients, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 8:17:34 AM PDT
IOF calls for concerted support for second EU osteoporosis audit, International Osteoporosis Foundation, Posted 7:18:13 AM PDT
Ruling in High Court gives right to free NHS care to refused asylum seekers, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 AM PDT
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers discover key gene involvement in cancer development, Oregon Health & Science University, Posted 5:17:19 AM PDT
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
RSTMH president calls for reassessment of global health priorities, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Posted 4:19:14 PM PDT
A potential sugar fix for tumors, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 4:17:18 PM PDT
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and reduced prostate cancer risk: a mixed set of results, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:18 PM PDT
Exercise combats cancer-related fatigue, Center for the Advancement of Health, Posted 4:17:18 PM PDT
Tracking and feedback registry helps reduce disparities in breast cancer care, The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Posted 3:17:19 PM PDT
Oral drug, FTY720, reduces disease activity in Multiple Sclerosis, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 2:20:22 PM PDT
Stem cells: the role of cancer-initiating cells in diagnosis and treatment, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 2:17:24 PM PDT
Combining liver cancer treatments doubles survival rates, UVA researchers find, University of Virginia Health System, Posted 1:17:19 PM PDT
Early clinical trial results back new drug for melanoma, Rutgers University, Posted 1:17:19 PM PDT
Space radiation may cause prolonged cellular damage to astronauts, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:19 PM PDT
Novel drug delivery methods: getting drugs to tumors quickly and with less toxicity, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:19 PM PDT
Calorie restricted diet prevents pancreatic inflammation and cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 12:17:19 PM PDT
St. Jude gene study reveals basis of anticancer drug resistance in childhood leukemia, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 11:17:32 AM PDT
2 new therapies show promise for cancer patients, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 10:17:18 AM PDT
Drugs in the pipeline: new therapies that could change treatment strategies, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:18 AM PDT
Possible link between baby swimming and breathing problems in children, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Posted 8:18:16 AM PDT
UAB study shows investigational drug may treat biliary cancers, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
Immunotherapy: enlisting the immune system to fight cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
Are sacrificial bacteria altruistic or just unlucky?, Rice University, Posted 7:17:24 AM PDT
Flu vaccines can reduce respiratory problems by up to 3/4, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 6:20:18 AM PDT
USC study finds evidence of gender-related differences in development of colon cancer, University of Southern California, Posted 6:17:17 AM PDT
Kenya: government to roll out circumcision, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PDT
Monday, April 14, 2008
Community-based approach best bet to control free-roaming cats, survey suggests, Ohio State University, Posted 9:20:19 PM PDT
New insights into the genetic basis of resistance to chemotherapy in children with acute leukemia, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:03 PM PDT
Tip sheet for the Annals of Internal Medicine, April 15, 2008, issue, American College of Physicians, Posted 2:19:13 PM PDT
UCI study finds effective colon cancer prevention treatment, University of California - Irvine, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT
Sunitinib may slow growth and spread of liver cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT
Low-dose DFMO reduces colon cancer risk without toxicity, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT
CDC Urges Travelers to Israel to Protect Themselves from Measles, Centers for Disease Control, Posted 1:15:01 PM PDT
Pregnancy Rate Drops for Women Under Age 25 - April 14, 2008, Centers for Disease Control, Posted 1:15:01 PM PDT
Calorie restriction inhibits, obesity fuels development of epithelial cancers, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 11:17:18 AM PDT
St. Jude discovery offers new avenues to understanding an aggressive form of leukemia, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Posted 8:18:14 AM PDT
Blood pressure drugs halt pancreatic cancer cell growth, Jefferson researchers find, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 8:17:19 AM PDT
Calorie restriction limits and obesity fuels development of epithelial cancers, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 7:17:20 AM PDT
Human vascular system in mice, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:20 AM PDT
Jefferson scientists' discovery may help explain smoking-pancreatic cancer link, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 7:17:20 AM PDT
Benefit of starting HIV treatment early outweighs the risk of toxicities, SMART study shows, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PDT
SMART study reaffirms that HIV replication is harmful, even at CD4 counts above 350, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PDT
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Older Australians at risk of sun-related skin cancer death, Research Australia, Posted 5:17:18 PM PDT
In lab study, researchers find molecule that disrupts Ewing's sarcoma oncogene, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 5:17:18 PM PDT
Mouth may tell the tale of lung damage caused by smoking, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 3:17:03 PM PDT
Mayo-led study finds smoking related to subset of colorectal cancers, Mayo Clinic, Posted 1:17:04 PM PDT
Exercise may lead to faster prostate tumor growth, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:04 PM PDT
Vitamin D and calcium influence cell death in the colon, researchers find, Emory University, Posted 12:17:17 PM PDT
Biomarkers allow doctors to match therapy to patient, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 12:17:17 PM PDT
Penn researchers find targeted therapy combination overcomes treatment resistance in liver cancer, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 7:17:03 AM PDT
Friday, April 11, 2008
Researchers find disparities in depression among older Hispanics in US, Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research, Posted 1:18:11 PM PDT
Lung transplants in cystic fibrosis patients with life-threatening bacteria sparks debate at ISHLT, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Posted 10:19:19 AM PDT
With annual deaths from malaria on the rise: Scientists ask 'where is all the money going?', American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Posted 9:19:16 AM PDT
Don't use azithromycin for gonorrhoea: six cases of high-level resistance in the UK, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
Kaletra tablet for children gets EU marketing approval, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
MRI changes breast cancer treatment choice; increases time to treatment, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 8:17:39 AM PDT
A diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer doesn't always mean cancer spread, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 8:17:39 AM PDT
Not all smoke alarms created equal, Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies, Posted 7:18:24 AM PDT
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Mayo Clinic identifies treatment target for liver cancer recurrence and survival, Mayo Clinic, Posted 1:17:19 PM PDT
The good and bad side of anti-cancer compounds, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Posted 10:17:18 AM PDT
Developing cancer treatments directed at critical developmental pathway, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:18 AM PDT
CDC Report Points to Need for New Foodborne Illness Strategies, Centers for Disease Control, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
New studies add insights to infant feeding and obesity issue, Kellen Communications, Posted 7:18:19 AM PDT
Stem cells and cancer: cancer pathways that also control the adult stem cell population, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 6:17:19 AM PDT
Abacavir remains an equal first for people starting HIV treatment in US, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 AM PDT
HIV prevention studies in Africa: it's important to ask about anal sex, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 AM PDT
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Cells on path to becoming mature T-cells more flexible than commonly thought, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 12:17:18 PM PDT
Study finds doxycycline effective against filariasis in Southeast Asia, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 10:19:15 AM PDT
1 in 7 cases of bird flu could be prevented by closing schools in event of pandemic, Imperial College London, Posted 10:18:16 AM PDT
Module map links embryonic stem cells and cancer stem cells, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:25 AM PDT
Kidney cancer deaths show overall decrease in Europe, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:17:26 AM PDT
Evidence now suggests eating soy foods in puberty protects against breast cancer, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT
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