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2010-10-31 Proteins to punch holes in cancer cells to kill them: Study 0 4
2010-10-30 Researchers discover agouti family gene regulates pigmentation, body weight 0 None
2010-10-30 New sculpture to commemorate Sir Frederick Banting 0 None
2010-10-30 Joslin announces fundraisers to benefit diabetes research 0 None
2010-10-30 Study finds relation between cortical thickness and nicotine dependence 0 None
2010-10-30 New findings on protein factories could unravel cell complexities, lead to new antibiotics and disease treatments 0 None
2010-10-30 First woman dean of Duke University awarded 2010 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science 0 None
2010-10-30 Advaxis enters CRADA with NCI for development of live attenuated Listeria vaccines 0 None
2010-10-30 Women with type O blood linked to low egg numbers 0 None
2010-10-30 Dysfunction of Grhl2 factor may affect epithelial barrier formation, contribute to congenital abnormalities 0 5
2010-10-29 CSL Behring creates Interlaken Leadership Awards to support innovative immunoglobulin research 0 None
2010-10-29 PerkinElmer, LinaTech enter oncology technology development and marketing agreement 0 None
2010-10-29 Scientists study infant-mother interactions to unveil mysteries about human cognitive development 0 None
2010-10-29 Bruker to build world's first 21.0 tesla Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance magnet 0 None
2010-10-29 Compugen signs oncology research collaboration agreement with Seattle Genetics 0 None
2010-10-29 Dental health affects control of diabetes 0 None
2010-10-29 Studies identify effective strategies for improving colorectal cancer screening among African-Americans 0 None
2010-10-29 Research on brain circuit activity may pave way to find biomarker for PTSD 0 None
2010-10-29 Stanford study shows aged people can solve highly emotional problems 0 None
2010-10-29 University of Montreal contributes to '1000 Genomes Project' 0 None
2010-10-29 University of Maryland to establish major research enterprise for autoimmune diseases 1 None
2010-10-29 LRI's innovative discovery to predict lupus receives license for clinical laboratory development 0 None
2010-10-29 Researchers identify novel mechanism in control of cell motility 0 None
2010-10-29 Number of beta cells remains static after age 30: Research 0 None
2010-10-29 New findings on Th17 cells pave way for human cancer treatment protocol 0 5
2010-10-29 Low household income associated with chronic migraine 0 None
2010-10-29 New approach for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer 0 None
2010-10-29 Scientists develop new method to analyze early detection of virus 0 None
2010-10-29 Researchers develop morpholino oligonucleotides that can turn off specific genes 0 None
2010-10-29 Research on sheep population could help explain variation in vaccine protection 0 None
2010-10-29 Study finds site of tumor impacts disease stage in head and neck cancer 0 None
2010-10-29 Scientists identify potential new treatment for Nipah and Hendra viruses 0 None
2010-10-29 Low birth weight linked to poor growth in children with CKD 0 None
2010-10-29 Long hours and nights on call lead to surgeon distress 0 None
2010-10-28 Chillies for diabetes: Study 0 None
2010-10-28 Common psychiatric drugs could slow dementia 0 5
2010-10-28 Study examines heavy alcohol consumption 0 None
2010-10-28 New nationwide initiative to conduct research on human immune system 0 None
2010-10-28 Researchers investigate relation between cortical thickness and nicotine dependence 1 None
2010-10-28 MRI awarded $31M NIH contract to provide chemistry support for National Toxicology Program 0 None
2010-10-28 Outcomes detects over one million drug therapy problems through Targeted Intervention Program 0 None
2010-10-28 Immune system may play a role in cancer therapies: Study 0 None
2010-10-28 Mirada Medical and Moffitt Cancer Center enter joint development agreement 0 None
2010-10-28 The Methodist Hospital Research Institute opens 12-story, 440,000 square foot research facility 0 None
2010-10-28 High urine BPA levels associated with decreased sperm quality 0 None
2010-10-28 Scientists suggest E-cadherin can function as oncogene in some cancers 0 None
2010-10-28 Elevated amounts of SP2 protein turn stem cells into cancerous tumors: Research 0 None
2010-10-27 Five ways to prevent bowel cancer: Study 0 None
2010-10-27 Specific factors affect smoking patterns in diverse populations 0 None
2010-10-27 NIH awards $12M over 3 years to promote diversity in scientific workforce 0 None
2010-10-27 Taller men at increased risk of testicular cancer: Study 0 None
2010-10-27 Higher heart rate linked to shorter life expectancy 0 3
2010-10-27 Evotec, Apeiron Biologics enter collaboration 0 None
2010-10-27 More research needed on impact of exercise on hypertensive patients 0 None
2010-10-27 VCA Clinical Fellowship awarded for epithelial ovarian cancer research 0 None
2010-10-27 USAID announces LAUNCH: Health innovators 0 None
2010-10-27 Reactivating three silenced molecules may provide new strategy to treat multiple myeloma 0 None
2010-10-27 Human haptoglobin gene mutation increases risk of diabetic complications 0 None
2010-10-27 Lifestyle intervention programs result in significant weight loss for overweight and severly obese adults 0 None
2010-10-27 Adherence to lifestyle recommendations reduces risk of colorectal cancer by 23% 0 None
2010-10-27 Boehringer Ingelheim and MacroGenics enter global antibody-based therapeutics alliance 0 None
2010-10-27 Long non-protein coding RNAs respond to SARS virus infection, says study 0 None
2010-10-26 Rising alcohol prices driving the young towards illicit drug use 0 None
2010-10-26 Aastrom Biosciences and ATEK Medical enter new strategic partnership 0 4
2010-10-26 miRagen and CU enter agreement on miRNA therapeutics discovery and development 0 None
2010-10-26 Einstein updates Strategic Research Plan 0 None
2010-10-26 Research indicates stroma tissue provides new drug target for treating pancreatic cancer 0 None
2010-10-26 AAHC launches Education and Training Clinical Research Compliance Tool 0 None
2010-10-26 Place of birth, low SES and exposure to pests associated with asthma in U.S.-born children 0 None
2010-10-26 Athletic performance can improve after heat acclimation 0 None
2010-10-26 Challenges in overcoming communication barriers when treating non-Swedish-speaking patients 0 None
2010-10-26 New approach to platelet replacement therapy for thrombocytopenia 0 None
2010-10-26 Examining genetic material of egg cells may inform about embryos health 0 None
2010-10-26 Smokers with anxiety disorders less likely to quit smoking 0 3
2010-10-26 Study reveals two enzymes help immune cells deploy pathogen-killing traps 0 None
2010-10-26 Lead exposure may reverse blindness: Research 0 None
2010-10-25 Alzheimer’s risk raised 157% with smoking: Study 0 5
2010-10-25 Childhood allergies and asthma linked to development in the womb 0 None
2010-10-25 Diabetics living in adverse neighborhood conditions more likely to develop lower body functional limitations 0 None
2010-10-25 Researchers identify chain reaction of brain activity that controls sequential actions 0 None
2010-10-25 O2h to provide ADME services to Sentinel Oncology under new extended contract 0 None
2010-10-25 NIH awards $3.9M for Fanconi anemia research 0 None
2010-10-25 H70 study provides data on cognitive symptoms that predict dementia 0 None
2010-10-25 Aortic stiffness seen in obese children 0 None
2010-10-25 Scientists find two proteins that regulates water retention in salt-sensitive hypertension 0 None
2010-10-25 Research on worms may help develop ways to maintain fertility in humans 0 None
2010-10-25 New research shows flu virus with D222G mutation can cause pneumonia 0 None
2010-10-22 Intestinal microbiota can increase broccoli’s cancer-preventive power: Research 0 None
2010-10-22 Researchers use fruit fly for cancer research 0 None
2010-10-22 Researchers find gene mutation mechanism that cause mitochondrial diseases 0 None
2010-10-22 Scorpion’s toxins can reduce heart bypass failures: Research 0 None
2010-10-22 LifeGen Technologies awarded Phase I Small Business Innovative Research grant 0 None
2010-10-22 Growing up with lots of sisters makes man less sexy: Research 0 None
2010-10-22 New findings provide new clues on pathogenetic mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease 0 4
2010-10-22 Nurses in health care facilities may perform better through harm reduction strategies: Researchers 0 None
2010-10-22 Researcher receives grant to conduct study on brain development of children who stutter 0 None
2010-10-22 Social networks important for maintaining dialysis patients' health: Study 0 None
2010-10-22 Scientists discover new cell that may limit inflammation in CNS 0 None
2010-10-22 Injecting apoA-V protein may reduce high triglyceride levels: Research 0 None
2010-10-22 CPIC awarded $2.6M grant to examine obesity, cancer risk within California Teachers Study 0 None
2010-10-22 New research center to study effects of BPA, phthalates on children 0 None
2010-10-22 CIHR, RX&D - HRF to fund research projects on mental illness, palliative care 0 None
2010-10-22 Researchers suggest gene therapy may treat patients with major depression 0 None
2010-10-22 Parent-only treatments for childhood obesity work effectively: Researchers 0 None
2010-10-22 Study: apoA-V may reduce high triglyceride levels, coronary artery disease 0 None
2010-10-22 Biomarkers can improve ability to identify patients at high risk of CKD: Study 0 5
2010-10-22 New findings shed light on how brain wires itself during first few years of life 0 None
2010-10-21 Pinch of salt: How much is enough? 0 None
2010-10-21 Oral cancer linked to oral sex: Study 0 5
2010-10-21 Snoring may destroy grey matter 0 5
2010-10-21 $1 million Pfizer Fellowship awarded for melanoma research at AusBiotech 2010 0 None
2010-10-21 Australian stem cell line offers fresh approach to diabetes cure 0 5
2010-10-21 Lodestone Clinical Trials Supply Management solution achieves 'Powered By SAP Netweaver' certification 0 None
2010-10-21 Bruker installs BioSpec 170/25 system at CEA NeuroSpin research center 0 None
2010-10-21 Female sex hormones help women survive after trauma 0 None
2010-10-21 SFMU selects Springer to publish new French scientific research journal 0 None
2010-10-21 Protein IL-37 could help treat inflammatory diseases in adults and children 0 None
2010-10-21 'Harm reduction cigarettes' more harmful 0 None
2010-10-21 MAP Pharmaceuticals to present nine analyses on LEVADEX for migraine therapy at 2010 EHMTIC congress 0 None
2010-10-21 Plant-derived compound for treatment of nicotine addiction also effective against alcoholism 0 None
2010-10-21 Research on Reaper protein provides new treatment strategies for cancer 0 None
2010-10-21 SciDev.Net examines plans for India-S. Africa HIV vaccine research project 0 None
2010-10-21 Researchers identify common link among malignant tumor types in all grades of cancer 0 None
2010-10-21 Study on health effects of alcohol consumption with HIV 0 2
2010-10-21 Aqueous cream worsens eczema: Study 0 None
2010-10-21 Joint stem cell study to investigate multiple sclerosis 0 None
2010-10-21 Dopamine vital for rhythmic expression in specific brain regions: Research 0 None
2010-10-20 A universal cancer treatment for a universal cancer marker 0 None
2010-10-20 Overweight dads may pass on diabetes to their daughters: Study 0 None
2010-10-20 Envoy expands drug discovery collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute 0 None
2010-10-20 Euroscience deeply concerned over governments' proposed cuts in research investment 0 None
2010-10-20 Highlights of world's largest ophthalmic education conference 0 None
2010-10-20 More education and attention needed on inflammatory breast cancer 0 5
2010-10-20 MU researchers examine Aspergillus fumigatus to find cure for fungus, parasite 0 2.5
2010-10-20 Cataract surgery also reduces car crashes 0 None
2010-10-20 Smokers have more complications and higher death rate after surgery than non-smokers 0 None
2010-10-20 Research offers important insight into symptoms of Parkinson's disease 0 None
2010-10-20 Hospital mortality rates decline by 7.98% from 2007 to 2009 0 None
2010-10-20 New disease pathways involving more than one cell type lead to Type 1 Gaucher disease: Study 0 None
2010-10-20 NIH awards 5-year, $3.7M grant for study of intrauterine cocaine and substance exposure 0 None
2010-10-20 NCI awards 20/20 GeneSystems $3 million to develop tests for targeted cancer therapies 0 None
2010-10-20 Study reveals sex hormones can influence structure and function of heart's right ventricle 0 None
2010-10-20 Jefferson researchers progress in understanding mechanism behind systemic fibrotic disorder 0 None
2010-10-20 Research paves way to understand the mechanism of leptin therapy to improve type 1 diabetes 0 None
2010-10-20 Long term exposure to air pollution increases risk of severe COPD 0 None
2010-10-20 Study finds adipose dysfunction linked to steatosis, necroinflammation in G1 CHC patients 0 None
2010-10-19 Genes and alcoholism link explored: Study 0 None
2010-10-19 Scientists probe functional connectivity among neurons in auditory cortex gives rise to map of acoustic space 0 None
2010-10-19 ACG 75th Scientific Meeting to review advances in gastrointestinal research, treatment of digestive diseases 0 None
2010-10-19 Pseudobulbar affect impacts majority of stroke survivors, but few have any understanding of condition 0 None
2010-10-19 Study suggests disparity in colorectal cancer demographics and outcomes between various races 0 None
2010-10-19 Five Prime Therapeutics relocates into new drug discovery facility in South San Francisco 0 None
2010-10-19 Study finds process of going in and out of anesthesia as distinct neurobiological processes 0 None
2010-10-19 Market Publishers and Global Industry Analysts enter partnership for market research promotion on Internet 0 None
2010-10-19 Credit cards increase purchases of unhealthy food 0 5
2010-10-19 New ADNI-GO effort enables researchers to study Alzheimer's disease 0 None
2010-10-19 MPI of Biochemistry and GSK collaborate in development of new drugs for type 2 diabetes 0 None
2010-10-19 6th Decade of the Mind Conference to be held in Singapore 0 None
2010-10-19 STOP-BANG questionnaire on sleep apnea syndrome helps identify patients' risk for surgical complication 0 None
2010-10-19 UC awarded $2.1 million technology award to develop next generation brain monitors 0 None
2010-10-19 Karmanos Cancer Institute awarded $3M NIH grant to study triple-negative breast cancer 0 None
2010-10-19 Novel bioelectric signals can cause stem cells to trigger melanoma-like growth in pigment cells 0 5
2010-10-19 Type 2 diabetes and insulin use associated with CRC risk in men, but not women 0 None
2010-10-18 New report reinforces the evidence for exceptional returns from health research 0 None
2010-10-18 Discovery may aid in developing new psoriasis therapies 0 None
2010-10-18 Low-fructose diet effective for children with fructose intolerance and recurrent abdominal pain 0 4
2010-10-18 Statins reduce risk of colon and rectal cancers: Study 0 None
2010-10-18 Studies explore impact of upper GI conditions on sleep 0 None
2010-10-18 Goodwin enters new Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Agreement with multinational client 0 None
2010-10-18 Sanofi-aventis and Harvard University enter research collaboration 0 None
2010-10-18 Possibilities of genetics research, personalized medicine, and behavioral intervention 0 None
2010-10-18 One in four applicants to U.S military are rejected for being overweight or obese 0 None
2010-10-18 MarketPublishers to distribute, sell IMARC Group's research reports 0 None
2010-10-18 Study distinguishes 4 groups of pathological gamblers 0 None
2010-10-18 New study on Retinopathy of Prematurity 0 None
2010-10-18 New tool could help researchers understand the neural basis of olfaction 0 None
2010-10-18 Researchers to identify protein-recycling mechanism of TB bacteria 0 None
2010-10-18 Study: 2.5% of Americans have food allergy 0 None
2010-10-18 UT Dallas researcher receives NIH grant 0 None
2010-10-18 Researchers identify new paradigm for regulation of alternative splicing 0 None
2010-10-18 Genetic link to depression: New avenues for therapy 0 5
2010-10-18 Scientists find unexpected function of cell's protein-making machinery 0 None
2010-10-18 Tocotrienols can help reduce triglyceride levels 0 4
2010-10-18 Silver studded bacteria could help treat common cold and flu 0 None
2010-10-15 NIH awards $1.2M for study on discharge decisions at hospitals 0 None
2010-10-15 Fluctuations in internal body temperature regulate body's circadian rhythm: Research 0 None
2010-10-15 Questcor, CNF partner to fund infantile spasms research 0 None
2010-10-15 Southern Research to acquire BioCryst's bioanalytical laboratory assets 0 None
2010-10-15 DFG to establish new Research Units 0 None
2010-10-15 Study suggests treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia 0 None
2010-10-15 New insights into HIV infection process may allow antiviral drug development 0 None
2010-10-15 ARTS protein increases apoptosis mechanism to balance stem cells' regenerative power: Research 0 None
2010-10-15 Scientists identify mechanism that regulate nuclear size 0 None
2010-10-14 Fitness freaks may have higher sex drive 0 None
2010-10-14 A bad job is worse than unemployment: Mental health study 0 None
2010-10-14 Scientists discover 'switch' mechanism of lymphatic and blood vessel cells 0 None
2010-10-14 Kineta awarded second NIH contract to identify new drug targets and candidates 0 None
2010-10-14 Real-time data access can improve quality and efficiency of drug development 0 None
2010-10-14 Patient-specific experimental vaccine to prevent recurrence of glioblastoma 0 5
2010-10-14 'Brain-computer interface' development receives Arizona Biomedical Research Commission grant 0 None
2010-10-14 LFA announces award of new grants for lupus research 0 None
2010-10-14 Study suggests link between individual's personality and capacity to exercise 0 None
2010-10-14 Research finds fat cells can secrete hormones 0 None
2010-10-14 Scientists identify root cause of chromosomal errors and gene diversity 0 3.7
2010-10-14 Drugs that restore mitochondria function may treat Alzheimer's disease at early stages: Research 0 5
2010-10-14 Stimulating brain's nicotine receptors may eliminate side effects of Alzheimer's drug: Research 0 None
2010-10-13 Global project to find biological activity in sea organisms suitable for pharmaceutical products 0 None
2010-10-13 Medicago and PATH partner on development of broad coverage influenza vaccine 0 None
2010-10-13 New York Stem Cell Foundation names first six NYSCF Investigators 0 None
2010-10-13 Study examines restrictive strategy of RBC transfusion in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery 0 None
2010-10-13 Pycnogenol effective in relieving tinnitus symptoms: Study 0 4.5
2010-10-13 Study demonstrates chitosan/IL-12 is an effective anti-tumor immunotherapy 0 None
2010-10-13 Patients with memory impairment have intact ability to hold information in mind: Research 0 None
2010-10-13 Genmab and Lundbeck enter agreement to develop antibody therapeutics 0 None
2010-10-13 NCI rates Abramson Cancer Center as 'exceptional' 0 None
2010-10-13 Metabolic screening before conception predicts development of diabetes in subsequent pregnancy 0 None
2010-10-13 ERYtech Pharma, Genzyme enter collaboration to develop novel therapeutic enzyme formulation 0 None
2010-10-13 Vegetable consumption decreases risk of estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer in African-American women 0 None
2010-10-13 Researchers find gene association between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease progression 0 None
2010-10-13 Scientists identify mutant protein in type 2 diabetes 0 None
2010-10-12 Cancer patients getting unnecessary tests: Study 0 None
2010-10-12 Rad51 protein plays a key role in DNA protection 0 None
2010-10-12 ArQule and Daiichi Sankyo expand collaboration to produce drug candidates for cancer 0 None
2010-10-12 Engaging in healthy lifestyle can help women with family history control breast cancer risk 0 None
2010-10-12 Parents rate research on safety of vaccines and medications given to children as most important 0 None
2010-10-12 Twenty-two physical symptoms prevalent in all types of cancers 0 None
2010-10-12 Role conflicts and high emotional demands increase risk of burnout in human service workers 0 None
2010-10-12 Scripps Research study findings could transform drug development to produce more effective treatments 0 None
2010-10-12 Researchers develop new method to identify chemical histone modifications 0 None
2010-10-12 Physical and psychological factors contribute to somatic symptoms: Report 0 None
2010-10-12 Halozyme Therapeutics to advance core proprietary programs through key clinical inflection points 0 None
2010-10-12 Working mothers lose favor in a population study 0 None
2010-10-12 Helmets to prevent rising off-road bike crashes 1 None
2010-10-12 Insulin resistance increases risk of stroke in non-diabetic patients 0 5
2010-10-12 Study: Neurons interact to drive decision-making 0 None
2010-10-11 Balloon kyphoplasty relieves painful spine fractures in patients with metastatic cancer 0 None
2010-10-11 New targeted therapy adds benefit to erlotinib in some patients with advanced lung cancer 0 None
2010-10-11 Erlotinib improves progression-free survival as first-line therapy in advanced lung cancer 0 None
2010-10-11 Identifying subsets of patients who will respond to subsequent lines of chemotherapy 0 None
2010-10-11 Phase 3 study shows everolimus delays tumor progression in hard-to-treat neuroendocrine tumors 0 None
2010-10-11 Fertility concerns of cancer survivors inadequately addressed, study finds 0 None
2010-10-11 Sexual issues a major concern for cancer patients taking new targeted drugs 0 None
2010-10-11 Early cancer drug trials flawed by inconsistencies in prohibited drug lists, study finds 0 None
2010-10-11 New phase 2 study shows first-line promise of lung cancer drug PF-299 0 None
2010-10-11 Abiraterone acetate improves survival in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer 0 3.2
2010-10-11 Pazopanib shows promise in phase-2 trial for relapsed/refractory urothelial cancer 0 None
2010-10-11 Afatinib benefits lung cancer patients whose cancer progressed after treatment with EGFR inhibitors 0 None
2010-10-11 Final results from landmark trial confirm survival benefits of EGFR mutations in lung cancer 0 None
2010-10-11 Research suggests bevacizumab delays progression in newly diagnosed ovarian cancer 0 None
2010-10-11 Adding Cetuximab to chemo doubles response rate in hard-to-treat breast cancer 0 None
2010-10-11 Incentivized structured weight loss program with free prepared meals effectively promotes weight loss 0 5
2010-10-11 DATATRAK signs agreement for three new Phase III oncology studies 0 None
2010-10-11 GSU professor receives USDA grant to study dynamics of childhood obesity 0 None
2010-10-11 University of Missouri creates National Botanical Research Center with $7.5M NIH grant 0 None
2010-10-11 Progress in understanding mechanism behind photocontact allergy 0 None
2010-10-11 Research reveals that fragrances can cause contact allergy 0 None
2010-10-11 Obesity can accelerate progression of acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Study 0 None
2010-10-11 Researchers find new surface adaptation mechanism of biofilm-forming pathogen 0 None
2010-10-11 Researchers determine genetic structures of bacteria that cause Lyme disease 0 None
2010-10-11 Scientists identify molecular mechanism of muscle stem cell differentiation 0 None
2010-10-11 Research may offer new therapy targets for drug-resistant breast tumors 0 None
2010-10-11 Discovery can lead to new approach for treating MS in early stages 0 None
2010-10-10 Some herbal remedies for anxiety disorders effective 0 None
2010-10-08 Researchers discover rhythmic changes in synapse numbers regulate sleep cycles 0 5
2010-10-08 Researchers reveal neural responses associated with empathy for others' pain 0 None
2010-10-08 Mouse study may help develop new therapies for spinal cord injury 0 None
2010-10-08 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center named Centers of Excellence for Molecular Hematology 0 None
2010-10-08 US continues to lag behind other nations when it comes to gains in life expectancy: Study 0 None
2010-10-08 Study finds boosting mitochondria may delay onset of Parkinson's disease 0 None
2010-10-08 Scientists engineer bacterial cell wall with small molecules to combat diseases 0 4
2010-10-08 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center receives $7.6M ARRA stimulus grant for prostate cancer research 0 None
2010-10-08 Two-day symposium marks an extraordinary decade for Brown Institute for Brain Science 0 None
2010-10-08 Researchers find significant difference between prevalence of tinnitus among elderly people 0 None
2010-10-08 Researchers identify molecular mechanism that regulate metastasis of melanoma cells 0 None
2010-10-08 Intestinal bacteria send signals that promote cell proliferation in Wnt signaling pathway 0 None
2010-10-08 NIAID announces three new contracts to fund research on dengue, anthrax vaccines 0 None
2010-10-08 Matchmaker function may help cardiologists understand the natural repair process after heart attacks 0 None
2010-10-08 Study finds relationship between bacterial infections, acute asthma attacks in children 0 None
2010-10-08 Prostate cancer updates 0 None
2010-10-08 Parkinson’s disease pathology breakthrough 0 None
2010-10-07 Center for Injury Research and Policy awarded $38.6M to expand METRC 0 None
2010-10-07 Researchers shed new light about long non-coding RNA molecules 0 None
2010-10-07 Elevated levels of iron in brain enhance brain-destroying plaque production in Alzheimer's patients: Research 0 None
2010-10-07 Blind people can use visual cortex to refine sensation: Study 0 5
2010-10-07 Paper describes new method for studying bacterial infection of orthopedic implants 0 None
2010-10-07 Immune reaction to dystrophin may contribute to muscle disease: Study 0 None
2010-10-07 Research findings likely to have significant implications for treatment of pre-eclampsia, hypertension 0 None
2010-10-07 Microglial inflammation promotes MAPT pathologies 0 None
2010-10-07 American Cancer Society awards 94 national research, training grants to 70 institutions nationwide 0 None
2010-10-07 Scientists develop first screening method to identify river blindness disease 0 None
2010-10-07 Waist size can predict diabetes risk 0 None
2010-10-07 Faith-based interventions effective in changing behavior among older African-American women: Study 0 None
2010-10-07 Patients with muscular dystrophy mount immune response to dystophin protein prior to gene therapy: Study 0 None
2010-10-06 Vitamin D supplementation in healthy kids pointless: Study 1 None
2010-10-06 Teen sex on the rise and so are STIs: Survey 0 5
2010-10-06 Speed cameras reduce road accidents significantly: Study 0 5
2010-10-06 Laptop health risks 0 5
2010-10-06 Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research announces awards totaling $10.1M 0 None
2010-10-06 CoreLab Partners completes first ever regulatory mandated Thorough QT study in the Asia Pacific Rim 0 None
2010-10-06 Researchers discover mechanism of body fat accumulation 0 None
2010-10-06 Hypertonic fluids do not improve outcomes or survival for severe traumatic brain injury: Study 0 None
2010-10-06 New hope for patients with brain injury 0 5
2010-10-06 Study on potential advantages and disadvantages of medical tourism 0 3.5
2010-10-06 Study may lend insight about hallucination mechanism in schizophrenia 0 None
2010-10-06 microRNA miR-33 may help control blood cholesterol level 0 None
2010-10-06 New biomarker could aid in accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease 0 None
2010-10-06 Cancer cells utilize energy-rich intermediates of sugar metabolism: Research 0 None
2010-10-06 Weight loss success linked to amount of sleep: Study 0 None
2010-10-06 New approach method could simplify study and treatment of human diseases 0 None
2010-10-05 NSSHB study provides update on contemporary Americans' sexual behaviors 0 5
2010-10-05 Majority of Canadians with asthma consider their disease 'well controlled' 0 None
2010-10-05 Intervention program prevents smoking relapse, increases breastfeeding duration 0 None
2010-10-05 New study shows direct correlation between motor vehicle deaths and access to surgeons 0 None
2010-10-05 Research on T cell may lead to new treatment options for type 1 diabetes 0 None
2010-10-05 Physical therapy can improve arthritis symptoms 0 None
2010-10-05 Study finds 50% increase in ATV-related brain and spinal injuries 0 None
2010-10-05 Researchers explore changes in brain regions to combat sleep apnea 0 None
2010-10-05 Researchers reveal ways to halt Rett Syndrome 0 None
2010-10-05 PAREXEL expands presence in Japan with new office in Nagoya 0 None
2010-10-05 McGill University joins two leading Swiss research institutions to enhance neuroscience research 0 None
2010-10-05 University of Michigan Medical School and Peking University Health Science Center to establish joint institute 0 None
2010-10-05 Asterand to supply clinically annotated human biospecimens for The Cancer Genome Atlas project 0 None
2010-10-05 Researchers investigate ways to increase survival rate in patients with Parkinson's disease 0 None
2010-10-05 Research on spatial memories may lead to potential treatments for addiction and obesity 0 None
2010-10-05 Evotec enters multiple target drug discovery collaboration with Shionogi 0 None
2010-10-05 Ceremed awarded NIH SBIR grant to develop soluble carrier for topical delivery of antibiotic Vancomycin 0 None
2010-10-05 Research finds link between calcium and cancer 0 5
2010-10-05 New biomarkers could lead to personalized radiation treatments for cancer patients 0 None
2010-10-05 Study could lead to new therapies for acute muscle injury 0 None
2010-10-05 Classical singing compared to traditional Indian singing to find treatment for speech disorder 0 None
2010-10-05 Researchers discover therapy for treating terminal stages of cancer 0 None
2010-10-04 Happiness linked to healthy lifestyle, religion and working hours: Study 0 5
2010-10-04 Autism coal link study unable to move forward 0 None
2010-10-04 Second pathway to brain’s memory function uncovered 0 None
2010-10-04 Egg allergies may be prevented by early introduction: Study 3 5
2010-10-04 BioRelix, Merck enter research collaboration to identify new antibacterial drug candidates 0 None
2010-10-04 New equation to calculate energy requirement for underweight COPD patients 0 None
2010-10-04 Pharmatek adds roller compaction to GMP manufacturing facilities 0 None
2010-10-04 Saturated fat intake has limited impact on CVD risk: Research 0 None
2010-10-04 NIH to award $64M under Transformative Research Projects program 0 None
2010-10-04 Study shows hypomethylation increases through progression of multiple myeloma 0 None
2010-10-04 Californian Hispanics at lower risk of developing melanoma, but develop the disease at younger age 0 None
2010-10-04 Mandatory contraceptive policy in clinical trials is excessive and can safely be relaxed 0 None
2010-10-04 Cancer patients likely to experience memory impairment: Study 0 None
2010-10-04 UCI awarded $10M grant to explore ways of preventing staph infections in people harboring MRSA bacteria 0 None
2010-10-04 Scientists discover c-Abl protein role in Parkinson's disease progression 0 None
2010-10-04 NIH announces T-R01 project award to examine human microbiome 0 None
2010-10-04 Researchers create new cell lines from mesenchymal stem cells 0 None
2010-10-04 Advances in treatment and management of neurological disorders 0 4
2010-10-04 Chronic infection with S. maltophilia bacterium may impact cystic fibrosis progression: Study 0 None
2010-10-04 Researchers find gene variations in PDE11A enzyme can increase risk for prostate cancer 0 None
2010-10-04 Researchers examine new genes to control mosquito-borne diseases 0 None
2010-10-04 Walnuts and walnut oil reduce blood pressure during stress: Study 0 1.5
2010-10-04 Cell aging is associated with reduced histone level 0 None
2010-10-04 Study on immune system activation may help develop new drugs for infections 0 None
2010-10-04 Researchers find STIM1 protein inhibits voltage-operated calcium channels 0 None
2010-10-04 Researchers find link between arterial stiffness and diastolic function 0 None
2010-10-04 Researchers discover new mechanism of DNA repair process 0 None
2010-10-04 Scientists identify a new way to cure food allergies 0 None
2010-10-04 PDGFR gene rearrangements lead to aggressive form of glioblastoma: Study 0 4
2010-10-03 Scientists find several common findings on diabetes management 0 None
2010-10-03 Scientist discovers novel pathogen from Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex 0 None
2010-10-03 Scientists find new replicating mechanism of Salmonella bacteria 0 None
2010-10-03 Stem cell research breakthrough 0 3
2010-10-01 Shoulder pain costs American health system $7 billion 0 None
2010-10-01 CVS/pharmacy's fundraising campaign raises $4.1 million for ALS research 0 None
2010-10-01 BUSM to create Center for Health Insurance Reform, Cardiovascular Outcomes and Disparities 0 None
2010-10-01 Study examines link between insufficient sleep and blood pressure among pregnant women 0 None
2010-10-01 Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease established by Vanderbilt and Meharry 0 None
2010-10-01 UC San Diego researcher receives 'Era of Hope Scholar Award' for innovation in breast cancer study 0 None
2010-10-01 Lying creates desire to clean the 'dirty' body part: Study 0 None
2010-10-01 Adequate sleep is the secret to a long life 0 None
2010-10-01 UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center wins $11.5M grant for pancreatic cancer research 0 None
2010-10-01 NIH funds $1.5M for research into prediction of stroke risk in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease 0 None
2010-10-01 CSHL professor receives NIH grant to study mechanism behind autism and schizophrenia 0 None
2010-10-01 Researchers discover key leukemia defense mechanism 0 None
2010-10-01 South Asian ethnicity is a risk factor for cardiovascular events after renal transplantation 0 None
2010-10-01 Study indicates neurotransmitters are abnormal in people with psychotic illness 0 None

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