Archive: 02/08/2012

A protein thwarts developmental abnormalities by preventing removal of critical chemical marks from embryonic DNA

When a mammalian egg gets fertilized, it essentially undergoes a genomic ‘reset’ that transforms it into an embryonic cell capable of developing into the full spectrum of adult tissues. Daniel Messerschmidt and ...

Aug 2, 2012

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Playing outdoors looks good for children's eyesight

British children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to become short-sighted according to new research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol.

Aug 2, 2012

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A genetic variation common in East Asian populations has been linked to cancer drug resistance

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) kill cancerous cells by inducing programmed cell death. They are of enormous therapeutic benefit to patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and certain types of lung cancer, but their ...

Aug 2, 2012

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UC Irvine studies therapy robot's effect on chemo patients

(Medical Xpress) -- Oncologists at UC Irvine Medical Center are pairing robotic baby harp seals with women receiving chemotherapy to study whether the cuddly mechanical creatures can ease pain and stress.

Aug 2, 2012

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Researchers call for new tactics in drug abuse fight

(Medical Xpress) -- Current U.S. drug policy is proving insufficient in shrinking the damage caused by drug abuse, but promising alternative approaches could lead to improved results, according to an article in the summer ...

Aug 2, 2012

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Clinical trials aim to help boys with fragile X syndrome

In some ways, Samuel is like many other little boys. He likes swimming, riding in his grandfather's boat, and playing games on the family's Wii. His face lights up when he sees an image of Lightning McQueen from the ...

Aug 2, 2012

Depression could shorten cancer survival, study suggests

(HealthDay) -- Symptoms of depression are linked to shorter survival times among cancer patients, according to a new study.

Aug 2, 2012

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Manufacturer's cleaning ineffective for suction tips

(HealthDay) -- Following the manufacturer's recommendations is inadequate for cleaning suction tips, with residual debris identified after cleaning, according to a study published in the August issue of the AORN Journal.

Aug 2, 2012

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Chile bans marketing of toys in children's food

(AP) — A new law in Chile aims to take some of the fun out of fast-food by forcing McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and other restaurants to stop including toys and other goodies with children's meals.

Aug 2, 2012

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Google it?: Internet searches often provide inaccurate information about infant sleep safety

In 2010, 59% of the U.S. population used internet searches for health information, and parents searching for information regarding their children were among the top users. In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ...

Aug 2, 2012

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