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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tumors may respond to extreme and moderate heat, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 6:17:18 PM PT
Years of smoking associated with lower Parkinson's risk, not number of cigarettes per day, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:20:18 PM PT
Fewer platelets could be used for some cancer and bone-marrow transplantation patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Research reveals that temporary hearing deprivation can lead to 'lazy ear', Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Posted 9:20:22 AM PT
Physicians click their way to better prescriptions, Springer, Posted 8:20:23 AM PT
Research findings expected to ease treatment of low neutrophil counts in cancer patients, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
LSUHSC researcher finds first inherited prostate cancer genetic mutation in African-American men, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
Pressure growing on wealthy nations for clear signal on long-term funds for HIV, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PT
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sonic hedgehog gene found in an unexpected place during limb development, University of Florida, Posted 2:17:02 PM PT
Papaya extract thwarts growth of cancer cells in lab tests, University of Florida, Posted 2:17:02 PM PT
NIAD media availability: Vaccinating children against flu helps protect wider community, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
Vaccinating children for flu may help prevent transmission, protect those who are not vaccinated, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
New study questions benefits of elective removal of ovaries during hysterectomy, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 1:17:23 PM PT
Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome not more likely to develop polyps, colon cancer, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 1:17:23 PM PT
Study finds cancer mortality has declined since initiation of 'war on cancer', American Cancer Society, Posted 12:17:18 PM PT
Genetic variant greatly increases lung cancer risk for light smokers, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
Reovirus may be a novel approach to prostate cancer treatment, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
Study: Federal funds support health depts., but leadership is key, Purdue University, Posted 9:18:14 AM PT
K-State professor finds link between low oxygen levels in body and cancer-aiding protein, Kansas State University, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
South Africa: Delayed drug registrations hard to swallow, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PT
Hospital admissions remain high amongst those with HIV, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:02 AM PT
Monday, March 8, 2010
Heat therapy shown effective in treating cutaneous leishmaniasis among US soldiers in Iraq, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:14 PM PT
Outreach program brings relief to traumatized London bombing survivors, University College London, Posted 4:20:19 PM PT
1-page questionnaire is effective screening tool for common psychiatric disorders, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 2:20:21 PM PT
JCI online early table of contents: March 8, 2010, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
The soluble factor IFN-beta represses tumor growth, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Warning sign for potential anti-cancer approach, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
March/April 2010 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet, American Academy of Family Physicians, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Editorial: Eye cancer research becomes a collaborative pursuit, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
Articles highlight challenges, progress in nervous system cancers, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
Prostate cancer treatment choices vary based on type of specialist consulted, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
Infectious virus hidden in chromosomes during latency can be passed from parents to children, University of South Florida Health, Posted 12:19:16 PM PT
MRI finds tumors in second breast of women diagnosed with cancer in one breast, Mayo researchers say, Mayo Clinic, Posted 12:17:18 PM PT
International AIDS Society launches HIV research agenda for women and children, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Violent crime 'race gap' narrows, but persists in US, University of Maryland, Posted 9:20:19 AM PT
New heart valve replacement technologies offer hope for high-risk patients, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:20:19 AM PT
Nondrug techniques reduce pain in hospitalized patients, Allina Hospitals & Clinics, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
University of Michigan scientists discover bone marrow can harbor HIV-infected cells, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
How to fortify the immunity of HIV patients, University of Montreal, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Dietary supplements discouraged for prostate cancer patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Most early stage breast cancer patients may not need radiation after mastectomy, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Snake venom charms science world, Research Australia, Posted 6:19:18 AM PT
Viral load in early HIV infection predicted by that of transmitting partner, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:01 AM PT
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Poll reveals sleep differences among ethnic groups, National Sleep Foundation, Posted 9:18:11 PM PT
Occupational sunlight exposure and kidney cancer risk in men, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Most early-stage breast cancer patients may not need radiation after mastectomy, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Friday, March 5, 2010
Non-drug techniques reduce pain in hospitalized patients, Allina Hospitals & Clinics, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
High weight associated with risk of colorectal tumors without microsatellite instability, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
Survey: Toyota owners maintain high overall satisfaction despite recalls, Rice University, Posted 10:20:22 AM PT
UAB Cancer Center, urologists affirm men should take lead in deciding prostate screening, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Thursday, March 4, 2010
New study introduces the prospect for concurrent antiangiogenic/antitumorigenic therapy, International & American Association for Dental Research, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Periodontal pathogens enhance HIV-1 promoter activation in T cells, International & American Association for Dental Research, Posted 9:17:16 PM PT
Scientists find new form of prion disease that damages brain arteries, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 5:19:15 PM PT
Study identifies key cause of chronic leukemia progression, Ohio State University Medical Center, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Researchers find further evidence linking Epstein-Barr virus and risk of multiple sclerosis, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 1:20:30 PM PT
Experimental vaccine protects monkeys against chikungunya, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 1:19:18 PM PT
Acupuncture may relieve joint pain caused by some breast cancer treatments, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:04 PM PT
Henry Ford Hospital study shows link between vitamin D, skin cancer, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Beliefs about reduced infection risk on ART linked to STI risk, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Ugandans who think they have HIV are less likely to refer family members for testing, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Kinsey Institute study finds no consensus in definitions of 'had sex', aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Genetic variant offers protection against TB and leprosy, Wellcome Trust, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Theory of single stem cell for blood components challenged, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Researchers discover gene that affects susceptibility to TB and clues to how it works, University of Washington, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Bacterial balance that keeps us healthy, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 6:17:20 AM PT
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
New study shows teens who drink 100 percent fruit juice have more nutritious diets overall, Kellen Communications, Posted 9:18:11 PM PT
IU study finds no consensus in definitions of 'had sex', Indiana University, Posted 9:17:15 PM PT
Costly tests may not help detect bladder cancer recurrence, M. D. Anderson study finds, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 3:17:17 PM PT
Ocular shingles linked to increased risk of stroke, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:20:22 PM PT
Hormone replacement therapy linked to increased lung cancer risk, Oregon Health & Science University, Posted 1:17:22 PM PT
Delaying post-surgical radiation increases risk of breast cancer recurrence in older women, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 10:17:19 AM PT
HIV vaccine strategy expands immune responses, DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
UNAIDS launches action framework for women, girls and HIV, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PT
Nuclear physics promises earlier detection of brain tumors with just 1 scan, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Herceptin and Tykerb effective against a subset of gastric cancers, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Freezing breast tumors helps stop cancer’s spread in mice, U-M study finds, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
HIV associated with poorer sexual function for women, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:01 AM PT
Smoking is sole risk for lung cancer for women with HIV, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:01 AM PT
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Study finds delay in referrals for older women with ovarian cancer, Wellcome Trust, Posted 6:17:18 PM PT
Coffee associated with reduced risk of hospitalization for heart rhythm disturbances, Kaiser Permanente, Posted 3:18:13 PM PT
Study examines outcomes associated with anemia management for patients with end-stage renal disease, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:15 PM PT
State payer mandates to cover cancer trials offer heterogeneous protection for patients, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Exercise counters negative effects of weight regain, researchers find, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
PINC trial launched to test new treatment for pre-invasive breast cancer, George Mason University, Posted 8:19:15 AM PT
Kidney injury linked to greater risk of death among pneumonia patients, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 8:19:15 AM PT
Lesbian, gay, bisexual individuals risk psychiatric disorders from discriminatory policies, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 8:18:20 AM PT
HIV prevalence strongly linked to poor progress on Millenium Development health goals, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:02 AM PT
Symptoms associated with increased risk of viral load rebound in patients taking HIV treatment, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 AM PT
Monday, March 1, 2010
Bt protein found effective against parasitic roundworm infections, University of California - San Diego, Posted 5:19:17 PM PT
HIV and noncommunicable diseases hinder the progress of poor countries' Millennium Development Goals, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:21 PM PT
Prostate cancer surgeons 'feel' with their eyes, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Program delivers healthy behaviors door-to-door, Temple University, Posted 1:20:18 PM PT
Weight-loss diets may reverse atherosclerosis in obese, overweight people, American Heart Association, Posted 1:18:15 PM PT
Some parents weigh 'hastening death' for children in extreme pain with terminal cancer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:03 PM PT
Parents whose children are dying of cancer may consider hastening the process, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:03 PM PT
News brief: Overexpression of ARD1A gene reduces tumor size and number in mice, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:03 PM PT
M. D. Anderson develops tool to measure severity of chronic graft-vs.-host disease symptoms, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 12:17:20 PM PT
'Biological clock' could be a key to better health, longer life, Oregon State University, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
Pandemic flu, like seasonal H1N1, shows signs of resisting Tamiflu, Ohio State University, Posted 10:18:15 AM PT
New testing method hints at garlic's cancer-fighting potential, Ohio State University, Posted 10:17:19 AM PT
Researchers find that sociodemographic characteristics are related to a patient's willingness to participate in cancer screenings, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
A primer on aspirating breast lumps, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
UM School of Medicine finds prenatal cocaine exposure not severely damaging to growth, learning, University of Maryland Medical Center, Posted 7:20:21 AM PT
The proof's in the bubbles, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Researchers fishing for cancer cure discover active DHA derivatives, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Dietary factors influence ovarian cancer survival rates, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Hormone thought to slow aging associated with increased risk of cancer death, The Endocrine Society, Posted 4:17:19 AM PT
Tenofovir-associated kidney problems not always reversible, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PT
IL28B gene variation predicts response to hepatitis C treatment: will it change treatment of co-infection?, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:04 AM PT
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Drug dramatically reduces nausea and vomiting in bone marrow transplant patients, Loyola University Health System, Posted 10:17:18 PM PT
Office-based ultrasound-guided FNA superior in diagnosing head and neck lesions, American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, Posted 9:17:25 PM PT
Friday, February 26, 2010
Study: Choice between stroke-prevention procedures influenced by patient age, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 1:18:14 PM PT
New cancer treatment gives hope to lymphoma and leukemia patients, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Cells of aggressive leukemia hijack normal protein to grow, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
Gene signature may improve colon cancer treatment, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
Increased HAART coverage associated with 50 percent drop in new HIV diagnoses among injection drug users, University of British Columbia, Posted 7:17:17 AM PT
Scanning for skin cancer: Infrared system looks for deadly melanoma, Johns Hopkins University, Posted 6:17:23 AM PT
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Ten-year sentence in Scottish HIV prosecution, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
Suppressive antiretroviral therapy slows progression of atherosclerosis, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
Higher risk of neurocognitive problems in patients with lower CD4 nadirs, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
CD4 counts declining more rapidly among recent seroconverters in US military cohort, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
Novel compound found effective against avian influenza virus, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 5:19:17 PM PT
New University of Colorado paper shows novel way to study human inflammatory disease, University of Colorado at Boulder, Posted 5:17:18 PM PT
Cancer patients find relief in integrative medicine services, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Posted 3:17:20 PM PT
HIV drug that protects a fetus should be avoided for one year after childbirth, researchers say, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 3:17:03 PM PT
Notch-blocking drugs kill brain cancer stem cells, yet multiple therapies may be needed, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
How can policymakers cope with ambiguity?, Northwestern University, Posted 1:19:17 PM PT
Gene-based stem cell therapy specifically removes cell receptor that attracts HIV, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
Emerging tick-borne disease, Washington University in St. Louis, Posted 11:17:19 AM PT
Pretreatment SUV associated with head and neck cancer treatment outcomes, may help decide treatment plans, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Accelerated radiation therapy reduces toxicity in patients with advanced head and neck cancers, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Proton beam therapy shows encouraging long-term outcome for patients with locally advanced sinonasal cancers, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Larynx preservation treatments result in low instance of severe voice disability, nutritional dysfunction, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Reliable biomarkers needed for early detection of liver cancer, American Gastroenterological Association, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
Family members reduce stress in advanced cancer patients with 14 minute massages, Collinge & Associates, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Combined drug therapy to treat TB and HIV significantly improves survival, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Innate immune mechanisms can control disease progression in HIV-positive patients, IDIBAPS - Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Posted 5:17:13 PM PT
Missed opportunities for HIV testing of pregnant women, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PT
Bone fractures more likely in an HIV-positive cohort than in the general US population: HOPS study, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PT
H1N1 in people with HIV: severity of disease generally unaffected, vaccine responses may be blunted, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PT
Aggressive response helped Chilean hospital improve H1N1 influenza outcomes, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 11:18:14 AM PT
Confronting infectious disease threats at large-scale international events, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 10:19:14 AM PT
Canadian researchers study mass gatherings and risks of infectious disease threats, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 8:18:14 AM PT
Hepatitis B and C remain public health issue -- up to 5.3 million Americans infected, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 6:19:16 AM PT
Kenya leads on circumcision rollout, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 AM PT
Gardasil highly effective at preventing pre-cancerous anal lesions in gay men, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PT
FDA warns that saquinavir/ritonavir can cause heart rhythm disturbances, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PT
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Treating neonatal meningitis -- is nitric oxide a foe or a friend to bacteria?, American Journal of Pathology, Posted 9:17:16 PM PT
Mayo Clinic researchers find oncogene is important in pancreatic cancer growth and spread, Mayo Clinic, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
Mayo oral cancer study shows full tumor genome, Mayo Clinic, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
What it might take to unravel the 'lean mean machine' that is cancer, Research Australia, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Monday, February 22, 2010
Progression of atherosclerosis is linked to inflammation in people with HIV, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
HIV infection increases risk of bone fractures for men, but not for younger women, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
Dry winters linked to seasonal outbreaks of influenza, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:18:14 PM PT
Tool identifies infection clusters; rate of T cell drop not helpful in decision to start treating HIV, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:17 PM PT
Treadmill training could help tots walk, University of Michigan, Posted 2:20:20 PM PT
JCI table of contents: Feb. 22, 2010, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT
Blocking blood vessel formation prevents brain tumor recurrence in mice, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT
AAN guideline evaluates treatments for muscle cramps, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:20:21 PM PT
Virus hybridization could create pandemic bird flu, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 12:19:12 PM PT
Flightless mosquitoes developed to help control dengue fever, University of California - Irvine, Posted 12:18:22 PM PT
Typhoid fever bacteria collect on gallstones to perpetuate disease, Ohio State University, Posted 12:17:16 PM PT
Successful hepatitis C treatment reduces HIV disease progression and non-liver-related mortality, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 AM PT
Triglycerides linked to heart attack risk in D:A:D study, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 AM PT
Many patients diagnosed with HIV today will have normal life expectancies, European studies find, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Are Latino teens sexual risk takers? It's complicated, researcher says, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 9:20:21 AM PT
Warning: Immigrating to North America may foster smoking in children, University of Montreal, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Tumor mechanism identified, The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Diapers' contents could change way of finding intestinal disease, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Animals linked to human Chlamydia pneumoniae, Queensland University of Technology, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Urgent need to prepare developing countries for surge in e-wastes: UN, United Nations University, Posted 3:20:20 AM PT
Sunday, February 21, 2010
African-Americans' attitudes about lung cancer may hinder prevention, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 9:17:16 PM PT
Testosterone deficiency affects male cancer survivors' quality of life, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:16 PM PT
Survey finds significant racial differences in lung cancer beliefs, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:16 PM PT
Few differences in outcomes between open and laparoscopic prostate surgery, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:17:16 PM PT
Inadequate access to opioid-based pain relief is a human rights issue for cancer patients, European Society for Medical Oncology, Posted 4:17:17 PM PT
Antiretroviral drugs have variable effects on bones and fat, lipoatrophy uncommon with modern regimens, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:01 PM PT
More alcohol sales sites mean more neighborhood violence, new Indiana University research finds, Indiana University, Posted 2:20:21 PM PT
The geography of violence, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 2:18:11 PM PT
EuroSIDA study suggests tenofovir increases risk of chronic kidney disease, aidsmap, Posted 12:15:02 PM PT
Studies confirm that drugs that penetrate brain control HIV better and improve symptoms of brain impairment, aidsmap, Posted 12:15:02 PM PT
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Chemotherapy plus ART best treatment for Kaposi's sarcoma in South African study, aidsmap, Posted 12:15:02 PM PT
Hepatitis C virus can survive in syringes for up to 63 days, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Most neurosyphilis is caused by one specific strain, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PT
Friday, February 19, 2010
Arizona State University's Decision Theater offers balance to an off-kilter world, Arizona State University, Posted 9:20:21 PM PT
HIV treatment may prevent at least nine out of ten transmissions, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:02 PM PT
Vitamin D deficiency extremely common among HIV-positive patients in diverse regions, aidsmap, Posted 12:15:02 PM PT
Rockefeller scientist to discuss stress of poverty at AAAS, Rockefeller University, Posted 9:20:22 AM PT
More evidence supports isoniazid for TB prevention in people with HIV, aidsmap, Posted 12:15:05 AM PT
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Maraviroc showing tantalising promise as microbicide in preclinical studies, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 PM PT
Smoking cessation lowers cardiovascular risk in D:A:D cohort, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 PM PT
Treatment drive in British Columbia produces modest declines in diagnoses and viral loads, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 PM PT
Immune restoration in DART study: late start means low CD4 count for years, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 PM PT
One-quarter died on HIV treatment waiting list in South Africa's Free State province, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 PM PT
Penn researchers present Phase II HIV gene therapy trial data at CROI 2010, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 4:17:03 PM PT
Socioeconomic stresses could lower life expectancy, VCU researcher says, Virginia Commonwealth University, Posted 1:20:21 PM PT
International study confirms doubling of childhood leukemia rates in southern Iraq, University of Washington - Health Sciences/UW News, Community Relations & M, Posted 1:17:25 PM PT
ACTG 5202: No significant difference in time to failure between Kivexa and Truvada in patients with lower viral loads when paired with efavirenz or atazanavir, aidsmap, Posted 1:15:03 PM PT
Johns Hopkins scientists develop personalized blood tests for cancer using whole genome sequencing, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 11:17:19 AM PT
Increased HAART coverage associated with 50 percent drop, University of British Columbia, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
MSU researcher links potentially deadly infection, frequent cow exposure, Michigan State University, Posted 10:20:23 AM PT
Sanford-Burnham scientists identify natural compound that inhibits cancer cell migration, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Penn researchers find genetic link to leukemias with an unknown origin, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
UCLA study reveals how genes interact with their environment to cause disease, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
Most maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa could be avoided, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 8:20:21 AM PT
Overall HIV prevalence stabilises at 11% in South Africa, with decreases in younger age groups, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:02 AM PT
Untreated poor vision in elderly linked to dementia, University of Michigan study shows, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:18:14 AM PT
VARI findings may help patients with deadly kidney cancer, Van Andel Research Institute, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
UAB-led study shows simple steps could reduce stillbirths by up to 1 million, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 6:20:20 AM PT
Researchers discover second protective role for tumor-suppressor, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Increased testing leads to decrease in viral load and infections in San Francisco, and in late diagnosis in Washington, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:01 AM PT
Elvitegravir 'Quad' pill performs well, new booster cobicistat works as well as ritonavir, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PT
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Increased testing leads to decrease in viral load and infections in San Francisco, and late diagnosis in Washington, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
French gay men face sixtyfold HIV risk: incidence increasing in Netherlands, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
Once-daily darunavir effective and less toxic than twice-daily in experienced patients without prior darunavir resistance: ODIN, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
CCR5 antagonist vicriviroc fails to surpass potent background regimen, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
New CCR5 antagonist TBR-652 shows good antiviral activity in early study, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
Elvitegravir `quad` pill performs well, new booster cobicistat works as well as ritonavir, aidsmap, Posted 11:15:02 PM PT
Preventing cervical cancer: good outcomes from screening programme for HIV-positive Zambian women, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 PM PT
Risk factors for lung cancer in people with HIV: smoking vastly outweighs HIV, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:01 PM PT
News brief: ALDH associated with worse overall survival in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
Majority of Marylanders without advance medical directives, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 7:20:23 AM PT
Goosby warns of need for long-term funding commitment for AIDS, says financial trades tax is 'interesting', aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 AM PT
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
U-M researchers find key interaction that controls telomeres, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Goosby warns of need for long-term funding commitment for AIDS, says financial trades tax is `interesting`, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 PM PT
Review highlights health benefits of flexible working arrangements, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:20:21 PM PT
Influenza vaccines: Poor evidence for effectiveness in elderly, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Fluorescent probes light up cancerous tumors, University of California - San Diego, Posted 3:17:18 PM PT
Keys and obstacles to e-health in low income countries, Indiana University School of Medicine, Posted 1:20:21 PM PT
UWM researcher predicts stem cell fate with software, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Economic analysis: Erlotinib marginally cost-effective, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Researchers find biomarkers in saliva for detection of early-stage pancreatic cancer, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
Clemson researchers develop hands-free texting application, Clemson University, Posted 11:20:20 AM PT
Research finds hazards from secondhand smoke in bars and restaurants, University of Oklahoma, Posted 9:20:21 AM PT
Pets on planes, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:20:21 AM PT
A primer on migraine headaches, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:18:14 AM PT
AGA offers new recommendations for CRC surveillance for certain patients with IBD, American Gastroenterological Association, Posted 9:17:13 AM PT
Cancer publishes study confirming disparity in breast cancer treatment, HealthCore, Posted 9:17:13 AM PT
Attacking cancer cells with hydrogel nanoparticles, Georgia Institute of Technology, Posted 9:17:13 AM PT
Using gold nanoparticles to hit cancer where it hurts, Georgia Institute of Technology, Posted 9:17:13 AM PT
Cancer: 'Primitive' gene discovered, DISCLAIMER, Posted 9:17:13 AM PT
K-State researchers find independently owned ethnic restaurants have more food safety violations, Kansas State University, Posted 8:20:21 AM PT
H1N1 learnings: Risk factors for severe outcomes among patients admitted to hospital with H1N1, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 8:19:15 AM PT
Gastrointestinal absorption of Tamiflu in critically ill patients with H1N1, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 8:19:15 AM PT
Genomic warfare to counter malaria drug resistance, University of Montreal, Posted 8:18:13 AM PT
New strategy produces promising advance in cancer vaccines, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Scientists find donut-shaped structure of enzyme involved in energy metabolism, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Detectable viral load in CSF risk associated with neurological problems in patients taking HIV treatment, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PT
Gay men’s risk of acquiring HIV is similar to the pre-HAART era despite widespread use of HAART, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PT
Pregnancy rates rise in women after beginning ART, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PT
Monday, February 15, 2010
Autism's earliest symptoms not evident in children under 6 months, University of California - Davis - Health System, Posted 9:18:14 PM PT
HIV drug resistance lasts about 1 year in women treated with nevirapine to prevent infant infection, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:16 PM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Feb. 15, 2010, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
New therapeutic target for most common solid cancer in childhood?, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Certain pain medications do not appear to be associated with skin cancer risk, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:02 PM PT
News brief: Benefit of HPV Vaccination, Frequent Screening for Women over 41 is Likely to be Low, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:02 PM PT
IU research team discovers TB disease mechanism and molecule to block it, Indiana University School of Medicine, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
New study suggests stem cells sabotage their own DNA to produce new tissues, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Posted 12:17:03 PM PT
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Tobacco use linked to worse outcomes in HPV-positive head and neck cancer, U-M study finds, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 9:17:03 PM PT
Drama or reality TV: Do medical shows depict proper first aid for seizures?, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:20:21 PM PT
Friday, February 12, 2010
Research highlights role of protein pair in obesity regulation, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Researchers create drug to keep tumor growth switched off, University of California - San Diego, Posted 3:17:19 PM PT
Behavioral therapy improves sleep and lives of patients with pain, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 12:20:21 PM PT
Protecting patients: Study shows that Johns Hopkins flu vaccination rates twice national average, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 12:18:14 PM PT
Grasping bacterial 'friending' paves the way to disrupt biofilm creation, Cornell University, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT
La Jolla Institute scientists prove hypothesis on the mystery of dengue virus infection, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, Posted 9:18:13 AM PT
Less is more in cancer imaging, Rice University, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
New screening system for hepatitis C, Texas A&M University, Posted 7:18:12 AM PT
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Swine Flu vaccination: voluntary system works, Institute of Physics, Posted 9:18:14 PM PT
Burden of HIV/TB infections increasingly falling on Hispanic community, University of California - San Diego, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Migraine may double risk of heart attack, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 1:18:14 PM PT
Scientists discover origin of HIV transmission among male partners, University of California - San Diego, Posted 11:17:21 AM PT
Bowel disease link to blood clots, University of Nottingham, Posted 8:20:20 AM PT
Blocking cell movement for cancer, MS treatment, University of Adelaide, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
A common cholesterol drug fights cataracts, too, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 5:18:14 PM PT
XDR TB emerging despite good adherence, due to sub-optimal treatment and bad infection control, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 PM PT
Even very low levels of pre-existing resistance increase risk of efavirenz failure, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 PM PT
Researchers discover new way to kill pediatric brain tumors, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 4:17:19 PM PT
Young patients with chronic illnesses find relief in acupuncture, Rush University Medical Center, Posted 4:17:19 PM PT
Lymphoma Research Foundation announces publication of Mantle Cell report, Lymphoma Research Foundation, Posted 4:17:19 PM PT
Single gene mutation induces endometrial cancer, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 3:17:19 PM PT
Adapting to clogged airways makes common pathogen resist powerful drugs, University of Washington, Posted 3:17:15 PM PT
Herbal medicines can be lethal, pathologist warns, University of Adelaide, Posted 2:20:23 PM PT
A study reveals how respiratory tubes and capillaries form, Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Certain genetic profiles associated with recurrence-free survival for non-small cell lung cancer, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Molecular pathways linked to sex, age affect outcomes in lung cancer, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
One-third of antimalarial medicines sampled in 3 African nations found to be substandard, US Pharmacopeia, Posted 12:19:13 PM PT
UH Case Medical Center researchers publish promising findings for advanced cervical cancer, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 12:17:21 PM PT
Soft drinks may increase risk of pancreatic cancer, University of Minnesota, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT
Researchers reveal 3-D structure of bullet-shaped virus with potential to fight cancer, HIV, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
New approach to treating breast and prostate cancers, Loyola University Health System, Posted 5:17:08 AM PT
Using nitroglycerin to treat prostate cancer shows potential to halt disease, Queen's research, Queen's University, Posted 5:17:08 AM PT