Glaucoma May Be Linked To Higher Rates Of Reading Impairment In Older Adults (January 15, 2009) -- Glaucoma appears to be associated with slower spoken reading and increased reading impairment in older adults, according to a new report. ... > full story
Inflammation Contributes to Colon Cancer (January 15, 2009) -- Researchers found that mice that lack the immune inhibitory molecule Smad3 are acutely sensitive to both bacterially-induced inflammation and cancer. ... > full story
Education Professor Dispels Myths About Gifted Children (January 15, 2009) -- Though not often recognized as "special needs" students, gifted children require just as much attention and educational resources to thrive in school as do other students whose physical, behavioral, emotional or learning needs require special accommodations. So says a professor who has studied gifted students for years. ... > full story
Hormone Therapy Linked To Brain Shrinkage, But Not Lesions (January 15, 2009) -- Two new studies show that commonly prescribed forms of post-menopausal hormone therapy may slightly accelerate the loss of brain tissue in women 65 and older beyond what normally occurs with aging. ... > full story
New Research Lights Up Chronic Bacterial Infection Inside Bone (January 15, 2009) -- A new study describes how live animal imaging allows researchers to visualize chronic bacterial infection in the bone marrow of mice. ... > full story
Potential New Molecule To Prevent Inflammation (January 15, 2009) -- Scientists have identified a potential new molecule that inhibits inflammation, receptor for formylated peptides-2 (FPR-2). ... > full story
How Mental Health Care Affects Outcomes For Foster Children (January 15, 2009) -- Of the approximately half-million children and adolescents in foster care in the US, experts estimate that 42 to 60 percent of them have emotional and behavioral problems. Despite the prevalence of mental health problems among foster children, little is known about how pre-existing mental health conditions affect their outcomes in foster care. ... > full story
New Protein That Triggers Breast Cancer Identified (January 14, 2009) -- Canadian researchers have identified a new protein in the progression of breast cancer. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the protein ARF1 plays a critical role in cancer cell growth and the spread of tumors. Targeting this protein with drug therapy may provide hope to women with breast cancer. ... > full story
Family History Of Prostate Cancer Does Not Affect Some Treatment Outcomes (January 14, 2009) -- In a first of its kind study, a first-degree family history of prostate cancer has no impact on the treatment outcomes of prostate cancer patients treated with brachytherapy, also called seed implants, and patients with this type of family history have clinical and pathologic characteristics similar to men with no family history at all, according to a study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. ... > full story
Physical Activity Improves Mood For People Serious Mental Illness (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers combined experience sampling during random signaling throughout the day with physical activity measures recorded on study participants' accelerometers. They found that even low levels of physical activity improved mood for people with serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia. A challenge, they say, is to find everyday activities to help this population, which typically has low levels of activity, become more active and engaged. ... > full story
Genetic Variation Cues Social Anxiety In Monkeys And Humans (January 14, 2009) -- A genetic variation involving the brain chemical serotonin has been found to shape the social behavior of rhesus macaque monkeys, which could provide researchers with a new model for studying autism, social anxiety and schizophrenia. ... > full story
Breakthrough In Treating Premature Babies: Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplement (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers have made a breakthrough in treating premature babies at risk of developmental disorders. Researchers found that a major lipid in the brain - the omega-3 fatty acid known as Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) - is not developed sufficiently in babies born before 33 weeks' gestation, leading to possible impaired mental development. ... > full story
Scientists Bring Painted Warrior 2,000 Years Old To Virtual Life (January 14, 2009) -- A 2000-year-old painted statue is being restored to her original glory by scientists with a conservation project. ... > full story
Arousal Frequency In Heart Failure Found To Be Unique Sleep Problem (January 14, 2009) -- Frequent arousals from sleep that occur in heart failure patients with central sleep apnea (CSA) may reflect the presence of another underlying arousal disorder rather than being a defensive mechanism to terminate apneas. Findings show that factors other than central sleep apnea may contribute to poor sleep quality in heart-failure patients. ... > full story
Guide To Protect People From Theft Of Personally Identifiable Information (January 14, 2009) -- A new draft guide on protecting personally identifiable information such as social-security and credit-card account numbers from unauthorized use and disclosure. ... > full story
Little Or No Evidence That Herbal Remedies Relieve Menopausal Symptoms (January 14, 2009) -- There is no strong evidence either way for several herbal remedies commonly taken to relieve troublesome menopausal symptoms, concludes an article in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin. And for some, there is hardly any evidence at all. ... > full story
New Tool To Improve Oral Hygiene Developed (January 14, 2009) -- Scientists have developed a new dental product to identify plaque build-up in the mouth before it is visible to the human eye. ... > full story
Researchers Identify Another Potential Biomarker For Lung Cancer (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers have demonstrated that a recently discovered class of molecule called microRNA (miRNAs), regulate the gene expression changes in airway cells that occur with smoking and lung cancer. ... > full story
Web Site Design Affects How Children Process Information (January 14, 2009) -- A new study in the journal Psychology & Marketing investigates the influence of Web site design on children's information processing. Results show that the type of interface used can significantly affect how children process and retain information; age strongly affected this relationship. ... > full story
Popular Cold And Cough Treatment May Create Respiratory Distress In Young Children (January 14, 2009) -- New research suggests that Vicks VapoRub, a popular menthol compound used to relieve symptoms of cough and congestion, may instead create respiratory distress in infants and small children. Vicks VapoRub may stimulate mucus production and airway inflammation, which can have severe effects on breathing in an infant or toddler. ... > full story
From Outer Space To The Eye Clinic: New Cataract Early Detection Technique (January 14, 2009) -- A compact fiber-optic probe developed for the space program has now proven valuable for patients in the clinic as the first non-invasive early detection device for cataracts, the leading cause of vision loss worldwide. ... > full story
Mobile Phone Use Not Associated With Melanoma Of The Eye (January 14, 2009) -- Mobile phone use is not associated with the risk of melanoma of the eye, researchers report. ... > full story
Use Of Antidepressants Associated With Improvement In Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia (January 14, 2009) -- The use of antidepressant medications by patients with fibromyalgia syndrome is associated with a reduction in pain, sleep disturbances and depressed mood and improvement of health-related quality of life, according to an analysis of previous studies. ... > full story
Possible New Alzheimer's Treatment? Destroying Amyloid Proteins With Lasers (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers have found that a technique used to visualize amyloid fibers in the laboratory might have the potential to destroy them in the clinic. The technique involves zapping the fluorescently-tagged fibers with a laser, which can inhibit their growth and degrade them. ... > full story
Safe New Therapy For Genetic Heart Disease, Clinical Trial Suggests (January 14, 2009) -- A new clinical trial suggests that long-term use of candesartan, a drug currently used to treat hypertension, may significantly reduce the symptoms of genetic heart disease. ... > full story
Job Strain Associated With Stroke In Japanese Men (January 14, 2009) -- Japanese men in high-stress jobs appear to have an increased risk of stroke compared with those in less demanding positions, according to a new report. ... > full story
Of Mice And Peanuts: A New Mouse Model For Peanut Allergy (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers report the development of a new mouse model for food allergy that mimics symptoms generated during a human allergic reaction to peanuts. The animal model provides a new research tool that will be invaluable in furthering the understanding of the causes of peanut and other food allergies and in finding new ways to treat and prevent their occurrence. ... > full story
Nearly A Century Later, New Findings Support Warburg Theory Of Cancer (January 14, 2009) -- Pioneering German biochemist Otto H. Warburg's landmark theory about the origin of cancer has inspired debate and controversy for nearly 80 years. New research into mouse brain tumors has finally detailed the elusive biochemical basis for his theory. ... > full story
Ovarian Cancer: Obese And Non-obese Patients Have Same Overall Survival (January 14, 2009) -- A new study showed that when actual body weight was used in chemo dosing for epithelial ovarian cancer, the overall survival is 40 months for non-obese patients and 47 months for obese patients, not a significant difference. Similar outcomes are seen in obese and non-obese cancer survivors being monitored for recurrence of their ovarian cancer, the study authors said. Earlier studies found obesity as a negative indicator. ... > full story
Elderly May Have Higher Blood Pressure In Cold Weather (January 14, 2009) -- Outdoor temperature and blood pressure appear to be correlated in the elderly, with higher rates of hypertension in cooler months, according to a new report. ... > full story
Vitamin D Is The 'It' Nutrient Of The Moment (January 14, 2009) -- Vitamin D is quickly becoming the "it" nutrient with health benefits for diseases, including cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease and now diabetes. A recent review article concluded that adequate intake of vitamin D may prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and reduce complications for those who have already been diagnosed. ... > full story
Reduction In Antibody Gene Rearrangement In B Cells Related To Type 1 Diabetes, Lupus (January 14, 2009) -- Scientists have discovered that a B-cell editing process may go awry in people with certain types of autoimmune diseases. ... > full story
Evolution Of New Brain Area Enables Complex Movements (January 14, 2009) -- A new area of the cerebral cortex has evolved to enable man and higher primates to pick up small objects and deftly use tools. The brain's primary motor cortex turns out to have neighboring "old" and "new" parts. In most animals, including cats, rats and some monkeys, the old primary motor cortex controls movement indirectly through the circuitry of the spinal cord. ... > full story
High Caffeine Intake Linked To Hallucination Proneness (January 14, 2009) -- High caffeine consumption could be linked to a greater tendency to hallucinate, a new research study suggests. ... > full story
Potential New Weapon In Battle Against HIV Infection Identified (January 14, 2009) -- Researchers have discovered a potentially important new resistance factor in the battle against HIV: blood types. An international team of researchers have discovered that certain blood types are more predisposed to contracting HIV, while others are more effective at fending it off. ... > full story
Mutations Common To Cancer And Developmental Disorder Examined In A Novel Disease Model (January 14, 2009) -- A new zebrafish model of Costello syndrome is used to investigate this developmental illness and the control of a cancer-causing gene. ... > full story
Epidurals And Spinal Anesthetics Are Safer Than Previously Reported, Medical Study Shows (January 14, 2009) -- The largest ever prospective study into the major complications of epidurals and spinal anaesthetics concludes that previous studies have over-estimated the risks of severe complications of these procedures. The study concludes that the estimated risk of permanent harm following a spinal anesthetic or epidural is lower than 1 in 20,000 and in many circumstances the estimated risk is considerably lower. ... > full story
Microswimmers Make Big Splash For Improved Drug Delivery (January 13, 2009) -- They may never pose a challenge to Olympic superstar Michael Phelps, but the "microswimmers" developed by researchers in Spain and the United Kingdom could break a long-standing barrier to improving delivery of medications for cancer and other diseases. ... > full story
Healthy, Younger Adults Could Be At Risk For Heart Disease (January 13, 2009) -- Even younger adults who have few short-term risk factors for heart disease may have a higher risk of developing heart disease over their lifetimes, according to new findings. ... > full story
Gene Therapy Eliminates Brain Tumors Through Selective Recruitment Of Immune Cells (January 13, 2009) -- Scientists seeking to harness the power of the immune system to eradicate brain tumors face two major hurdles: recruiting key immune cells called dendritic cells into areas of the brain where they are not naturally found and helping them recognize tumor cells as targets for attack. Researchers have identified a sequence of molecular events that accomplish both objectives. ... > full story
Race And Gender Determine How Politicians Speak (January 13, 2009) -- A new study looks at speech patterns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and others. Race and gender influence the way politicians speak, which is not always to their advantage. Scientists compared the language of male and female, and black and white politicians to determine whether ethnicity and gender play a role in the way they speak. ... > full story
Getting Less Sleep Associated With Lower Resistance To Colds (January 13, 2009) -- Individuals who get less than seven hours of sleep per night appear about three times as likely to develop respiratory illness following exposure to a cold virus as those who sleep eight hours or more, according to a new report. ... > full story
Antibodies Produced Within Joints In Rheumatoid Arthritis (January 13, 2009) -- Antibodies produced within the joints themselves may be responsible for joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. ... > full story
Delusions Associated With Consistent Pattern Of Brain Injury (January 13, 2009) -- A new study provides a novel theory for how delusions arise and why they persist. Researchers performed an in-depth analysis of patients with certain delusions and brain disorders revealing a consistent pattern of injury to the frontal lobe and right hemisphere of the human brain. ... > full story
'Smart Scaffolds' May Help Heal Broken Hearts (January 13, 2009) -- Canadian researchers have, for the first time, developed an organic substance that attracts and supports cells necessary for tissue repair and can be directly injected into problem areas. This development is a major step toward treatments that allow people to more fully recover from injury and disease and may even help reduce the need for organ transplantation. ... > full story
Most Heart Attack Patients' Cholesterol Levels Did Not Indicate Cardiac Risk (January 13, 2009) -- A new national study has shown that nearly 75 percent of patients hospitalized for a heart attack had cholesterol levels that would indicate they were not at high risk for a cardiovascular event, according to current national cholesterol guidelines. ... > full story
Schistosomiasis Could Be Eradicated With Strategy Shift, Expert Aruges (January 13, 2009) -- A schistosomiasis expert concludes that global eradication of schistosomiasis is feasible if the current infection control strategy shifts to a proactive, comprehensive elimination strategy. ... > full story
Mechanism For Dental Pain Uncovered (January 13, 2009) -- Researchers have discovered a novel function of the peptide known as Nerve Growth Factor in the development of the trigeminal nerve. ... > full story
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