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Friday, November 6, 2009
PET imaging response a prognostic factor after thoracic radiation therapy for lung cancer, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 12:17:22 PM PT
New finding suggests prostate biopsy is not always necessary, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
Less than 1 in 3 Toronto bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest try to help: Study, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 10:20:20 AM PT
Local health investigation sheds light on gastroschisis birth defect, University of Nevada, Reno, Posted 10:18:16 AM PT
Multiple treatment failures occur less frequently but remain associated with high mortality rates in North American cohort, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PT
People with HIV providing high quality treatment support in community, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PT
International donors must not retreat from commitment to HIV treatment scale-up, MSF warns, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:01 AM PT
US and European experts applaud new transatlantic task force on antibiotic resistance threat, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 6:20:21 AM PT
1930s drug slows tumor growth, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Higher incidence of thyroid cancer in volcanic area of Sicily, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Physical education key to improving health in low-income adolescents, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 10:20:19 AM PT
Reassurance for HIV-positive women about short-term risk of bone loss, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:01 AM PT
First use of antibody and stem cell transplantation to successfully treat advanced leukemia, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 8:17:03 AM PT
Does prostate-specific antigen velocity help in early detection prostate cancer?, European Association of Urology, Posted 8:17:03 AM PT
Journal special edition outlines rotavirus burden and need for vaccines, PATH, Posted 7:18:23 AM PT
Approved lymphoma drug shows promise in early tests against bone cancer, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
Circumcision protects gay men who have a 'preference' for insertive sex from HIV, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 AM PT
Certain manifestations of stigma especially hurtful for people with HIV, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 AM PT
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Green tea shows promise as chemoprevention agent for oral cancer, M. D. Anderson study finds, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:03 PM PT
Does green tea prevent cancer? Evidence continues to brew, but questions remain, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 9:17:24 PM PT
USC study finds big air pollution impacts on local communities, University of Southern California, Posted 1:18:15 PM PT
Time between treatment and PSA recurrence predicts death from prostate cancer, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
When should flu trigger a school shutdown?, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 11:18:10 AM PT
Chemo-radiation before prostate removal may prevent cancer recurrence, Oregon Health & Science University, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT
Bacteria expect the unexpected, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Breeding better broccoli, American Society for Horticultural Science, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Singapore scientists describe novel method for 3-D whole genome mapping research, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
3-week course of breast radiation may be as effective as conventional 5- to 7-week course for early breast cancers, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Radiation therapy after lumpectomy for breast cancer can be safely reduced to 4 weeks, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Cancer patients want honesty, compassion from their oncologist, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Does race, income predict prostate cancer outcome?, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Study links folic acid supplements to asthma, University of Adelaide, Posted 7:18:13 AM PT
Monash study suggests rainwater is safe to drink, Monash University, Posted 6:20:20 AM PT
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
New hepatitis C protease inhibitors achieve 80% ‘cure’ rate in patients with genotype 1 infection, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:06 PM PT
GSK and Pfizer launch joint HIV venture, ViiV Healthcare, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:06 PM PT
Less brain swelling occurs with multiple sessions of SRS for common brain tumor, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 4:17:02 PM PT
New treatment option emerging for some with early stage lung cancer, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 3:17:02 PM PT
Blood vessels might predict prostate cancer behavior, Ohio State University Medical Center, Posted 2:17:21 PM PT
Report on H1N1 cases in California shows hospitalization can occur at all ages, with many severe, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:17 PM PT
New infectious disease research presented at CHEST 2009, American College of Chest Physicians, Posted 1:19:17 PM PT
Weight training boosts breast cancer survivors' body image and intimate relationship satisfaction, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 12:17:16 PM PT
Study of concurrent radiotherapy, chemotherapy shows promise in small cell lung cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 12:17:16 PM PT
Shorter radiation course as effective as standard therapy for prostate cancer recurrence, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
Shorter radiation course stops cancer growth in high-risk prostate cancer patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
PMH finding may help some tonsil cancer patients avoid chemotherapy, University Health Network, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Low cholesterol may shrink risk for high-grade prostate cancer, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Aiming to avoid damage to neurocognitive areas of the brain during cranial radiation, Rush University Medical Center, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Radiation therapy technique successfully treats pain in patients with advanced cancer, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Common pain relievers may dilute power of flu shots, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 7:20:21 AM PT
Study finds it's safe to treat HER2-positive breast cancer with trastuzumab and adjuvant radiation, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy reduces vision loss in optic nerve sheath meningiomas, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
PET imaging before radiation not ideal for determining boost radiation doses, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
GSK and Pfizer launch joint venture, ViiV Healthcare, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:01 AM PT
Global challenges and opportunities in fighting HIV/AIDS and neglected diseases, Burness Communications, Posted 12:17:15 AM PT
Monday, November 2, 2009
New national study finds increasing number of injuries from hot tubs, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Posted 9:20:20 PM PT
World's largest malaria vaccine trial now underway in 7 African countries, PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative, Posted 9:19:15 PM PT
Pitt, US Army team designs new strategy to find drugs to treat neglected infection, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
Older patients with dementia at increased risk for flu mortality, DISCLAIMER, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
Researchers unlock the 'sound of learning' by linking sensory and motor systems, Yale University, Posted 2:20:19 PM PT
Lifestyle changes may stave off diabetes for a decade, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Nov. 2, 2009, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Initial results show pregnant women mount strong immune response to 1 dose of 2009 H1N1 vaccine, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 1:19:14 PM PT
Mount Sinai assessing health impacts of 1 of the nation's largest environmental disasters, The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Posted 1:18:13 PM PT
Early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer patients at increased risk of recurrence, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 1:17:21 PM PT
Adapting space-industry technology to treat breast cancer, Rush University Medical Center, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
Developmental drug may help bone fractures heal after radiation exposure, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 11:17:21 AM PT
Decrease in physical activity may not be a factor in increased obesity rates among adolescents, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 10:20:22 AM PT
Discovery offers potential new pancreatic cancer treatment, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Proton therapy is well-tolerated in prostate cancer patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Obesity significantly increases side effects of stereotactic body radiation therapy in lung cancer patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Immune therapy can protect against or treat later lymphoma, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Gamma knife treatment for glioblastomas shows promising results, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Intervals between lung cancer diagnosis and treatment displays a health care disparity, DISCLAIMER, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Study finds link between childhood physical abuse and arthritis, University of Toronto, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Short-term hormone therapy and intermediate dose radiation increases survivial for early stage prostate cancer, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Preventative brain radiation for lung cancer patients: Benefits and risks, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Stereotactic radiosurgery as effective in eliminating Parkinson's disease tremors as other treatments but less invasive, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Adding proton therapy 'boost' to X-ray radiation therapy reduces prostate cancer recurrences, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Stereotactic radiotherapy stops lung cancer from growing in frail patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Stereotactic radiotherapy offers noninvasive, effective treatment for lung cancer patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Possible origins of pancreatic cancer revealed, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Undetectable PSA after radiation is possible and predicts good patient outcomes, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
The entwined destinies of mankind and leprosy bacteria, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
Short-term hormone therapy added to radiation increases survival for medium-risk, but not low-risk, prostate cancer patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
Radiation after surgery reduces chance of melanoma returning, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
Real benefits vs. risks of preventative brain radiation for nonsmall cell lung cancer patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Brain tumors in childhood leave a lasting mark on cognition, life status, American Psychological Association, Posted 9:17:03 PM PT
Bacteria 'launch a shield' to resist attack, Society for General Microbiology, Posted 4:17:15 PM PT
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Henry Ford Hospital study: A MRSA strain linked to high death rates, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 3:19:12 PM PT
Extending treatment after liver transplant may benefit patients with hepatitis C recurrence, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 6:19:12 AM PT
Hepatitis B does not increase risk for pancreatic cancer, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT
Friday, October 30, 2009
Media availability: The role of biomedical research in malaria eradication, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 1:19:15 PM PT
Immunotherapy demonstrates long-term success in treating lymphoma, American Society of Hematology, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
Sight gone, but not necessarily lost?, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 12:19:14 PM PT
President Obama announces US HIV travel ban will end in January 2010, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 AM PT
Discovery could improve hepatitis C treatment, DISCLAIMER, Posted 8:20:21 AM PT
USU scientists report major advance in human antibody therapy against deadly Nipah virus, Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Posted 8:19:13 AM PT
Thursday, October 29, 2009
1 disease, not 1 demographic, Temple University, Posted 9:17:23 PM PT
Darunavir/ritonavir, etravirine and raltegravir has 'remarkable' success in children with resistant virus, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 PM PT
Whooping cough immunity lasts longer than previously thought, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:15 PM PT
2-pronged protein attack could be source of SARS virulence, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 2:19:15 PM PT
Inhibitor of heat shock protein is a potential anticancer drug, Penn study finds, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
TGen seeks emergency FDA approval of new swine flu test, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 1:20:18 PM PT
NIAID scientists propose new explanation for flu virus antigenic drift, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
U-M study uncovers key to how 'triggering event' in cancer occurs, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT
HIV tamed by designer 'leash', Cell Press, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Th17 cells summon an immune system strike against cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Pitt study shows linkage between teen girls' weight and sexual behavior, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 8:20:17 AM PT
UT Southwestern researchers use drug-radiation combo to eradicate lung cancer, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Biofield therapies: Helpful or full of hype?, Springer, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
New tool promises more accurate antimalarial drug dosing, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Posted 7:19:14 AM PT
Retention in opioid replacement programmes improves chances of HIV treatment working for drug users, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PT
High prevalence of anal chlamydia in Swiss HIV-positive gay men, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PT
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment does not increase cancer Risk in RA patients, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 10:17:03 PM PT
Study shows hormone replacement therapy decreases mortality in younger postmenopausal woman, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
Cost-effective ways to reduce loss to follow-up in ART programmes identified, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:01 AM PT
The IUD is the most popular long-acting contraceptive amongst Europeans, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
High-definition colonoscopy detects more polyps, Mayo Clinic researchers say, Mayo Clinic, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Nurse prescribing of ARVs: evidence of success in Rwanda and Lesotho, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 AM PT
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
American Cancer Society calls for new strategies to monitor exposure to environmental carcinogens, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Russia urged to expand prevention for injecting drug users, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:01 PM PT
CDC approves the removal of US HIV travel ban, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:01 PM PT
Practice-changing cancer studies to be unveiled at ASTRO Annual Meeting, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Alternative to pap test does not appear to be better for detecting cervical cancer, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
Exercise is good medicine for lymphoma patients, University of Alberta, Posted 12:17:16 PM PT
Scientists use world's fastest supercomputer to create the largest HIV evolutionary tree, DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory, Posted 11:17:17 AM PT
Triple-combo drug shows promise against antiviral-resistant H1N1, UAB researcher says, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 9:19:14 AM PT
Scientists are first to observe the global motions of an enzyme copying DNA, Ohio State University, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
URI research couple's method targets cancerous tumors, University of Rhode Island, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Adding tools against breast tumors, Dartmouth Medical School, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Hepatitis C coinfection doesn't increase risk of progression to AIDS, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:01 AM PT
Meeting to consider UK ban on gay blood donations, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:01 AM PT
HIV transmission through injecting drug use on the increase in the UK, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:01 AM PT
Smoking gun: just 1 cigarette has harmful effect on the arteries of young healthy adults, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Posted 3:20:20 AM PT
Monday, October 26, 2009
Surveys for major neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa can be integrated, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:14 PM PT
Strategies to reduce HIV treatment dropout rates: cost-effective and improve survival chances, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:18 PM PT
Combination antiretroviral therapy effective at reducing HIV resistance in mothers and babies following mother-to-child transmission, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:18 PM PT
Alcohol activates cellular changes that make tumor cells spread, Rush University Medical Center, Posted 2:17:02 PM PT
Do drug therapies raise risk of bladder cancer?, Dartmouth Medical School, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
Holocaust survivors at higher risk for all cancers, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
Examining genetic variations among the Huichol population of Mexico, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
Scientists discover gene that 'cancer-proofs' rodent's cells, University of Rochester, Posted 12:17:25 PM PT
First national and evidence-based guidelines for brain cancer released, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
The largest congress worldwide on ion therapy in Heidelberg, University Hospital Heidelberg, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
M. D. Anderson redefines screening guidelines for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
AMD drug and IOP; getting good eyeglasses to those in need, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Posted 9:20:19 AM PT
Science at the petascale: Roadrunner results unveiled, DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory, Posted 9:17:23 AM PT
Study reveals possible link between IBD therapy and skin cancer, American College of Gastroenterology, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Sperm may play leading role in spreading HIV, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 6:17:25 AM PT
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Probiotic found to be effective treatment for colitis in mice, American Physiological Society, Posted 10:17:03 PM PT
Master regulator found for regenerating nerve fibers in live animals, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 10:19:15 AM PT
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Most hepatitis C infections amongst gay men in Sydney linked to injecting drug use, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PT
Health care providers must respond to HIV-related stigma, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PT
Friday, October 23, 2009
Workshop tackles challenges in biomarker and drug development, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:02 PM PT
Despite risk, older African-Americans more likely than others to avoid flu vaccine, University at Buffalo, Posted 12:19:17 PM PT
Childhood cancer survivors experience suicidal thoughts decades after diagnosis, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 11:17:21 AM PT
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Important new novel 2009 H1N1 flu advisory for cardiopulmonary transplantation, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:19:02 PM PT
New research suggests how low doses of radiation can cause heart disease and stroke, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:13 PM PT
Taking medicine for HIV proves hard to swallow for many people, University of Washington, Posted 11:17:19 AM PT
Scientists create NICE solution to pneumonia vaccine testing problems, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 11:17:19 AM PT
Study reveals an increase in long-term antidepressant drug use, University of Southampton, Posted 9:20:17 AM PT
Syphilis survey reveals need for accurate testing for early infection, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 9:19:15 AM PT
Researchers question evidence linking overlapping sexual partners and African HIV rates, Brown University, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Immune system quirk could lead to effective tularemia vaccine, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Adenovirus link to HIV acquisition diminishing over time in STEP vaccine study, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PT
Geologists studying groundwater arsenic levels in India empower Bengali women, children, Kansas State University, Posted 8:20:17 AM PT
Flu shots not to be sneezed at, Springer, Posted 8:18:14 AM PT
Adenovirus link to HIV acquisition in STEP vaccine study diminishing over time, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PT
How much does viral load need to fall to halve HIV transmission risk?, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 AM PT
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Sensor biochips could aid in cancer diagnosis and treatment, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 9:17:03 PM PT
Feelings of stigmatization may discourage HIV patients from proper care, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 12:17:15 PM PT
HIV care providers applaud Congress' extension of Ryan White program, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 12:17:15 PM PT
Pitt/NIH team find way to protect healthy cells from radiation damage, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 11:17:16 AM PT
Researchers exploit genetic 'co-dependence' to kill treatment-resistant tumor cells, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Angiochem crosses BBB, shows safety, efficacy in Phase 1/2 brain cancer studies, DISCLAIMER, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Warning issued about rare etravirine allergic reactions, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Transmitted drug-resistant HIV stabilising in Europe, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Phambili trial of Merck vaccine shows post-infection benefit in women, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Sexual problems rarely addressed by internists caring for cancer survivors, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Be overweight and live longer, DISCLAIMER, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Global health experts report childhood vaccines at all-time high, but access not yet equitable, Burness Communications, Posted 7:19:15 AM PT
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Thai HIV vaccine study: modest effect is real, argue researchers, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 PM PT
Ten percent of South African women report anal sex in the past three months, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 PM PT
News brief: Using relative utility curves for risk prediction, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Depression in older cancer patients can be effectively treated with collaborative approach, University of Washington, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
Health information exchange conquers new frontier: Emergency medical services, Indiana University School of Medicine, Posted 10:20:22 AM PT
Drinking coffee slows progression of liver disease in chronic hepatitis C sufferers, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT
Etravirine, darunavir/ritonavir and raltegravir very effective in highly treatment-experienced patients, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:01 AM PT
Cancer survivors may not be getting the help they need to stop smoking, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Posted 8:17:03 AM PT
Better blood screening process needed to prevent babesiosis transmission, Lifespan, Posted 7:19:15 AM PT
Monday, October 19, 2009
Major swine flu outbreak at US Air Force Academy, unique opportunity to study virus behavior, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
JCI table of contents: Oct. 19, 2009, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Resident physicians seldom trained in skin cancer examination, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:24 PM PT
New technique paves way for medical discoveries, University of Gothenburg, Posted 8:19:15 AM PT
Herbal tonic for radiotherapy, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 8:17:13 AM PT
Study rates Luxembourg as having the best HIV prevention and care in Europe, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PT
Etravirine, darunavir/ritonavir and raltegravir very effective in highly-treatment experienced patients, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PT
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Relapse common in HIV/HCV co-infected patients after treatment for HCV, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PT
Metals could forge new cancer drug, University of Warwick, Posted 3:17:15 PM PT
New chromosomal abnormality identified in leukemia associated with Down syndrome, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Exercise can aid recovery after brain radiation, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Friday, October 16, 2009
MedImmune to present data on RSV and influenza at 2009 AAP National Conference and Exhibition, Edelman Public Relations, Posted 11:19:02 AM PT
Rifabutin dose inadequate alongside Kaletra, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
New findings on the formation of body pigment, Karolinska Institutet, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Maternal HIV-1 treatment protects against transmission to newborns, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
TraDIS technique tackles typhoid, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT
UK swine flu vaccination programme set to start - people with HIV a priority, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:01 AM PT
Ugandan bill proposes death penalty for sexually active HIV-positive gay men, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:01 AM PT
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Research shows treating HIV-AIDS with interleukin-2 is ineffective, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT
Paradigm shift needed to combat drug resistance, McMaster University, Posted 1:19:11 PM PT
Physical therapists play integral role in prevention, risk reduction, and treatment of lymphedema, American Physical Therapy Association, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
Loss of tumor-suppressor and DNA-maintenance proteins causes tissue demise, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
UIC study finds girls aware of HPV vaccine's benefits, University of Illinois at Chicago, Posted 10:17:14 AM PT
New laryngoscope could make difficult intubations easier, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Unusual bacteria help balance the immune system in mice, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
In shaping our immune systems, some 'friendly' bacteria may play inordinate role, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Discovery of enzyme structure points way to creating less toxic anti-HIV drugs, University of Texas at Austin, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Women with HIV co-infected with hepatitis B or C have increased risk of bone problems, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PT
Screening tool for HIV in children not being used effectively by health care workers, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:01 AM PT
Europe's number 1 scientific network signs off with launch of new report, Med-Vet-Net, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
Treatment not testicular cancer poses greatest risk to survivors' long-term health, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 6:17:16 AM PT
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Is the person next to you washing their hands with soap?, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Posted 4:19:12 PM PT
Flu surveillance boosts control, treatment options, says UAB travel-clinic chief, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 2:18:11 PM PT
Earlier flu viruses provided some immunity to current H1N1 influenza, study shows, University of California - Davis, Posted 11:18:12 AM PT
What drives our genes? Salk researchers map the first complete human epigenome, Salk Institute, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
Experts summarize state of the science in autism disorders, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 9:20:21 AM PT
Stopping efavirenz due to CNS side-effects not associated with blood levels of the drug, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:02 AM PT
Larger foreskin size increases HIV infection risk, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PT
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Americans testing higher dose of swine flu vaccine in HIV-positive women and young people, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
50mg of ritonavir may be an effective booster for some protease inhibitors, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
H1N1 simulation modeling shows rapid vaccine rollout effective in reducing infection rates, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 8:19:15 AM PT
Pitt researchers find candidates for new HIV drugs, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Bioluminescence imaging used for eye cancer detection, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT
Study suggests mastectomy not being overused for breast cancer treatment, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT
Minimally invasive radical prostatectomy shows advantages, but also certain complications, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT
Study examines mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery rates, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT
Kenya: Court case holds up national ARV supply, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:02 AM PT
Teenage boys take less responsibility for preventing the spread of chlamydia, University of Gothenburg, Posted 7:19:14 AM PT
Impaired fetal growth increases risk of asthma, Karolinska Institutet, Posted 7:18:21 AM PT
Early age at first drink may modify tween/teen risk for alcohol dependence, DISCLAIMER, Posted 7:18:21 AM PT
New cancer gene discovered, University of Gothenburg, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
UF researchers find triggers in cells' transition from colitis to cancer, University of Florida, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Singapore scientists discover widely sought molecular key to understanding p53 tumor suppressor gene, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Intensive care procedure saves lives: Swine flu study, Monash University, Posted 6:18:11 AM PT
New old drug fights colon cancer, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Researchers identify workings of L-form bacteria, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT
Should noninvasive ventilation be considered a high-risk procedure during an epidemic?, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 1:19:17 AM PT
Monday, October 12, 2009
Teen smoking-cessation trial first to achieve significant quit rates, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
News brief: Effects of aspirin and folic acid on inflammation markers for colorectal adenomas, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Proactive, personalized telephone counseling can help teen smokers to quit, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Most H1N1 patients with respiratory failure treated with oxygenating system survive illness, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 7:19:15 AM PT
Critical illness from 2009 H1N1 in Mexico associated with high fatality rate, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 7:19:15 AM PT
H1N1 critical illness can occur rapidly; predominantly affects young patients, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 7:19:15 AM PT
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Prediction model superior to traditional criteria in bladder treatment decision, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:14 PM PT
Stranger homicide by people with schizophrenia is rare -- and unpredictable, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 4:18:14 PM PT
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Scientists identify common HPV genotypes in northern India, encourage vaccination, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 3:17:02 PM PT
Friday, October 9, 2009
Researchers identify mechanism that helps bacteria avoid destruction in cells, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 5:17:15 PM PT
NIH launches 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine trials in HIV-infected pregnant women, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
KEAP1 Keeps major cancer-promoting protein at bay, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
African-American lung cancer patients may have different response to new cancer-fighting drugs, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Researchers report benefits of new standard treatment study for rare pediatric brain cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 7:17:17 AM PT
Lessons learned from H1N1 virus pandemic, Monash University, Posted 6:18:11 AM PT
FDA committee recommends approval of maraviroc for first-line treatment in US, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:01 AM PT
Water treatment does not reduce diarrhoea in infants born to Kenyan mothers with HIV, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:01 AM PT
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Parasite growth hormone pushes human cells to liver cancer, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:16 PM PT
Vaccinating boys against human papillomavirus not cost-effective, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 4:17:22 PM PT
Countries slow to use lifesaving diarrhea treatments for children, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 1:20:23 PM PT
Radiation costs vary widely by delivery, U-M study finds, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
PMH clinicians map group at high risk for aggressive, 'hidden' prostate cancer, University Health Network, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Elderly immune system needs a boost, Springer, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT