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New findings on men's genes could alter interpretation of PSA test

By studying a specific part of the male DNA, it may be possible to refine the interpretation of PSA tests. This would reduce the risk of men being treated for prostate cancer unnecessarily.

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Researchers develop new drug delivery system for bladder cancer using nanoparticles

A team of UC Davis scientists has shown in experimental mouse models that a new drug delivery system allows for administration of three times the maximum tolerated dose of a standard drug therapy for advanced bladder cancer, ...

Cancer created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A surprise mechanism uncovered in the development of lupus

In a study with a surprising outcome, scientists at Yale School of Medicine have discovered that an enzyme complex known for promoting natural resistance to bacteria and fungi unexpectedly inhibits the development ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Immune cells make flexible choices

Our immune system must be tremendously complex to respond to the unending assault of viruses, bacteria and cancerous cells. One of the mechanisms used by the immune system to cope with the huge variety of possible threats ...

Immunology created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows overeating impairs brain insulin function, can lead to diabetes and obesity

New research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine sheds light on how overeating can cause a malfunction in brain insulin signaling, and lead to obesity and diabetes. Christoph Buettner, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine ...

Overweight and Obesity created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pain level after car crash could depend on your genes, studies say

(HealthDay)—The amount and severity of pain that you experience after an automobile accident may depend on your genes, early new research suggests.

Medical research created Oct 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mice at risk of asthma, allergies can fight off skin cancer

A molecule involved in asthma and allergies has now been shown to make mice resistant to skin cancer, according to scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Cancer created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Space station and space flight gravity influence immune system development

New research findings recently published in The FASEB Journal, show that immune system development is affected by gravity changes, as reported by researchers from the University of Lorraine and University of Lux ...

Immunology created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New model to explain the role of dopamine in immune regulation described

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is associated with emotions, movement, and the brain's pleasure and reward system. In the current issue of Advances in Neuroimmune Biology, investigators provide a broad overview of the ...

Immunology created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mechatronic design for a fail-safe catheter guide in blood circulatory system

To prevent the risks in minimally invasive surgery procedures there has been considerable interest in using Master Slave System (MSS), a telesurgical system for catheter guide during interventional radiology. ...

Surgery created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UC Irvine opens clinical trial of novel treatment for brain cancer

UC Irvine doctors are enrolling patients with the deadly brain tumor glioblastoma multiforme in a clinical trial of a vaccine that may prevent the cancer's return or spread after surgery.

Cancer created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Researchers stop neuromyelitis optica attacks with new therapy

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a new therapy for patients with neuromyelitis optica that appears to stop inflammation of the eye nerves and spinal cord. NMO is a debilitating central nervous system disorder that ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Putting a block on neuropathic pain before it starts

Using tiny spheres filled with an anesthetic derived from a shellfish toxin, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a way to delay the rise of neuropathic pain, ...

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Researchers a step closer to controlling inflammation in MS

(Medical Xpress)—A University of Adelaide researcher has published results that suggest a possible new mechanism to control multiple sclerosis (MS).

Medical research created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Omega-3 supplements may slow a biological effect of aging, study says

(Medical Xpress)—Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, new research suggests.

Health created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast