Children who grow up in poverty have health problems as adults. But a new study finds that poor adolescents who live in communities with more social cohesiveness and control get some measure…
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LSU biochemists develop 5-LOX 3-D model for development of better asthma medications
Inflammation is a healthy response in reaction to potentially harmful presences in the body. But when it starts in the lungs and builds up to a full-fledged asthma attack, it can be…
Four-gene/protein signature more accurately predicts metastatic prostate cancer
Prostate tumors that carry a “signature” of four molecular markers have the potential to become dangerously metastatic if not treated aggressively, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report in a study published online…
National Guard provides medical care to flood-hit
Over 88 beds at King Abdul Aziz Medical Complex at the National Guard in Jeddah have been provided for flood victims who need emergency care, said Dr. Bandr Bin Abdulmohsen Genawi, Executive…
Scientists challenged to sequence genome and RNA content derived from single cancer cell
Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced that the Life Grand Challenges Contest, initially introduced in December 2010, is expanding to include a fourth challenge. This latest contest challenges scientists to sequence…
Positive results from Factor IX-CTP comparative study in hemophilic mice
PROLOR Biotech, Inc., today reported positive results from a comparative study of its biobetter longer-acting version of the hemophilia drug Factor IX (Factor IX-CTP) in Factor IX-depleted hemophilic mice. The study was…
Agilent introduces first commercial RNA target enrichment system
Agilent Technologies, Inc., (NYSE:A) today introduced SureSelect RNA Capture Kits, the first commercial RNA target enrichment system enabling geneticists to focus on specific genomic loci or transcripts of research interest. The RNA…
Isis commences ISIS-FXIRx Phase 1 study for treatment of clotting disorders
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISIS) announced the initiation of a Phase 1 study of ISIS-FXIRx, an antisense drug designed to treat clotting disorders. ISIS-FXIRx inhibits the production of Factor XI, a clotting…
Malarial drugs may help treat specific form of frontotemporal dementia
Frontotemporal dementia is caused by a breakdown of nerve cells in the frontal and temporal region of the brain (fronto-temporal lobe), which leads to, among other symptoms, a change in personality and…
Body weight loss influences prescribing decisions for type 2 diabetes
Decision Resources, one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, surveyed endocrinologists and managed care organization’s (MCOs)…
Study suggests human amniotic cells ‘cross talk’ with melatonin receptor MT1
Human amniotic epithelial cells, stem cells derived from human placenta left over from live births and generally discarded, proliferated and differentiated when they interacted with one kind of melatonin receptor, MT1. This…
Size of influenza-laden particles linked to risk of infection
A parent’s wise advice to never go to a hospital unless you want to get sick may be gaining support from scientific studies on a specific airborne virus. The results of a…
Link Between Specific Populations Of Gut Bacteria And Fatty Liver
The more we learn about biology, the closer we get to being able to treat disease – and the more complicated our understanding of disease itself becomes. A new research finding showing…
Expert Rehabilitation Nurses Available To Discuss Role Of Nurse In Brain Injury Recovery Process
Brain Injury patients and their families spend the majority of their rehabilitation time with rehabilitation nurses and yet, not once has the role of the rehabilitation nurse been noted in all the…
Combining IPTc With Bednets Found To Reduce Prevalence Of Malaria Infection In Children By Up To 85 Percent
Two separate studies – carried out in Burkina Faso and Mali – have found that combining intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in children (IPTc) with insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) can substantially reduce the…