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New study to examine physical activity and dietary behavior of colorectal cancer patients

In an effort to build the groundwork for future research on health promotion among individuals with colorectal and other cancers, a team of investigators at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) has launched a new study examining patterns in physical activity and eating habits of colorectal cancer patients who have recently finished treatment. CINJ is a Center of Excellence of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

18 Dec 2009

Genetic variant associated with reduced risk of COPD

What: Researchers have discovered evidence that suggests a genetic variant may be associated with better preserved lung function among children with asthma and adults who smoke, according to a new study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

18 Dec 2009

Access to convenience stores can pormote childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is directly related to how close kids live to convenience stores, according to the preliminary findings of a major Canadian study presented at the Entretiens Jacques-Cartier in Lyon, France. The ongoing study is named QUALITY for Quebec Adipose and Lifestyle InvesTigation in Youth.

18 Dec 2009

RADeCO Health launches RADView CT dosimeter

Just how much exposure to radiation from CT scans is too much and how do those working with patients in the CT scan environment and their patients protect themselves from over exposure? Veteran-owned RADeCO Health, Inc. of Sandwich, Ma. (www.radecohealth.com) today announced the launch of the RADView(TM) CT dosimeter, a new monitoring device designed to monitor ionizing radiation exposures from Computed Tomography (CT) scans of patients.

18 Dec 2009

Flu-fighting proteins found in human cells stop flu virus, uncover scientists

In findings that may lead to better ways to prevent and treat influenza and other viral infections, researchers report the discovery of a family of naturally occurring antiviral agents in human cells.

18 Dec 2009

Large-scale genomic sequencing of microbes and ecosystems proposed for greatest impact in medicine

Scientists can gain insights into new ways to use microorganisms in medicine and manufacturing through a coordinated large-scale effort to sequence the genomes of not just individual microorganisms but entire ecosystems, according to a new report from the American Academy of Microbiology that outlines recommendations for this massive effort.

18 Dec 2009

Landmark study provides new insight into congenital heart defects

Researchers from the UC San Diego, School of Medicine and colleagues have identified a new gene, ETS-1, that is linked to human congenital heart defects. The landmark study, recently published online in the journal of Human Molecular Genetics, provides important insights into some of the most prevalent forms of congenital heart defects in humans, including ventricular septal defects and potentially hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a uniformly fatal heart abnormality.

18 Dec 2009

Alternative therapy for hypertension

New research from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has found that an alternative therapy may be possible for treating some types of hypertension using an enzyme called ACE2.

18 Dec 2009

Hebrew University of Jerusalem receives $5 million grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases has received a $5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for research into visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia.

17 Dec 2009

PRPS1 gene associated with DFN2 identified by researchers

A gene associated with a rare form of progressive deafness in males has been identified by an international team of researchers funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

17 Dec 2009

Full Accreditation in Health Utilization Management awarded to DNA Direct

DNA Direct, a leading provider of guidance and decision support for genomic medicine, announced today that it has been awarded Full Accreditation in Health Utilization Management by URAC, a Washington D.C.-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

17 Dec 2009

Arno Therapeutics announces dosing of first patient in Phase II clinical study of AR-67

Arno Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oncology therapeutics, today announced the dosing of the first patient in a Phase II clinical study of its third-generation camptothecin compound, AR-67, in patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer.

17 Dec 2009

La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology awarded $18.8M NIH grant for infectious diseases study

Researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology will take aim at several of the world's most dangerous infectious diseases - tuberculosis, malaria and dengue virus -- in a five-year, $18.8 million federally-funded set of projects seeking to make new inroads toward vaccines against the disorders.

17 Dec 2009

Hebrew University of Jerusalem granted $5M for research into visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia

17 Dec 2009

RevMed MRI Technology converts standard grayscale scans to segmented, 3D, color images

Revolutions Medical Corporation, producers of the RevVac safety syringe, RevColor, RevDisplay and Rev3D MRI Technology, announced today that recent mass media reports that CT scans cause cancer could rapidly elevate MRI as the technology of choice for musculoskeletal scans and more.

17 Dec 2009

A selection of today's opinions and editorials

My 25 years as a practicing physician have shown me what happens when government attempts to practice medicine: Doctors respond to government coercion instead of patient cues, and patients die prematurely (Sen. Tom Coburn, 12/16).

17 Dec 2009

Prophylactic misuse of NSAIDs cause more harm than good

Athletes' superstitions and rituals can help them get psyched up for contests, but when these rituals involve non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which many athletes gobble down before and during events, they could be causing more harm than good.

17 Dec 2009

ASA offers practical ways for sufferers to take active role in treatment of pain

Whether the result of injury, illness or a chronic condition, 70 million Americans experience pain annually. The individual pain sufferer may experience a diminished quality of life, lack of mobility and added stress.

17 Dec 2009

Human embryonic stem cell lines lack genetic diversity, says study

The most widely used human embryonic stem cell lines lack genetic diversity, a finding that raises social justice questions that must be addressed to ensure that all sectors of society benefit from stem cell advances, according to a University of Michigan research team.

17 Dec 2009

Dangers of excess radiation exposure: Stricter measures needed to prevent unnecessary scans

MedSolutions (www.medsolutions.com), a leading provider of medical cost management services, today commended two new studies highlighting the dangers of excess radiation exposure from CT scans and other diagnostic imaging tests.

17 Dec 2009

Medicine News and Research

New study to examine physical activity and dietary behavior of colorectal cancer patients

Genetic variant associated with reduced risk of COPD

Access to convenience stores can pormote childhood obesity

RADeCO Health launches RADView CT dosimeter

Flu-fighting proteins found in human cells stop flu virus, uncover scientists

Large-scale genomic sequencing of microbes and ecosystems proposed for greatest impact in medicine

Landmark study provides new insight into congenital heart defects

Alternative therapy for hypertension

Hebrew University of Jerusalem receives $5 million grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

PRPS1 gene associated with DFN2 identified by researchers

Full Accreditation in Health Utilization Management awarded to DNA Direct

Arno Therapeutics announces dosing of first patient in Phase II clinical study of AR-67

La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology awarded $18.8M NIH grant for infectious diseases study

Hebrew University of Jerusalem granted $5M for research into visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia

RevMed MRI Technology converts standard grayscale scans to segmented, 3D, color images

A selection of today's opinions and editorials

Prophylactic misuse of NSAIDs cause more harm than good

ASA offers practical ways for sufferers to take active role in treatment of pain

Human embryonic stem cell lines lack genetic diversity, says study

Dangers of excess radiation exposure: Stricter measures needed to prevent unnecessary scans

Everything there is to know about biosimilars eBook

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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