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National Institutes Of Health Defined
NIH. The National Institutes of Health, the focal point of biomedical research in the United States, conducts research in its own laboratories; supports the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helps in the training of research investigators; and fosters communication of medical information. Access the NIH Web site at http://www.nih.gov.
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Curbing Hormones' Effects In Obese Patients Could Aid Against Breast Cancer
Published December 3, 2008, 11:10 am, Science Daily
Results from cell culture studies suggest a class of anticancer compounds called EGFR inhibitors, largely written off for breast cancers, could be effective in obese patients. The hormones leptin and IGF-1 synergistically stimulate migration and invasion in breast cancer cells. EGFR inhibitors block this stimulation.
Blood Scanner That Detects Even Faint Indicators Of Cancer Developed By Stanford Researchers
Published December 3, 2008, 10:13 am, Medical News Today
A team led by Stanford researchers has developed a prototype blood scanner that can find cancer markers in the bloodstream in early stages of the disease, potentially allowing for earlier treatment and dramatically improved chances of survival.
Genetic breakdown in Fanconi anemia may have link to HPV-associated cancer
Published December 3, 2008, 7:36 am, EurekAlert!
( Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ) A genetic malfunction that causes DNA instability in people with the blood disorder Fanconi anemia may put them at high risk for squamous cell carcinomas linked to human papillomavirus, according to a study posted online ahead of print by Oncogene. Researchers led by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center report breakdown of a cell ...
As it grows in popularity, vitamin D's role is debated
Published December 3, 2008, 3:06 am, San Diego Union-Tribune
A flurry of recent reports trumpeting the health benefits of vitamin D have vaulted the supplement to a starring role on the merchandise shelves at Burns Drugs in La Jolla.
Europe to pay royalties for cancer gene
Published December 2, 2008, 1:28 pm, Nature
BRCA1 patent decision may be ignored in clinics.
Annual Report to the Nation Finds Declines in Cancer Incidence and Death Rates; Special Feature Reveals Wide ...
Published December 2, 2008, 11:17 am, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A new report from the nation’s leading cancer organizations shows that, for the first time since the report was first issued in 1998, both incidence and death rates for all cancers combined are decreasing for both men and women, driven largely by declines in some of the most common types of cancer...
New Cancer Vaccine May Hold Promise for African-American Lung Patients
Published December 2, 2008, 9:20 am, Louisiana Weekly
Lung cancer continues to be a most deadly enemy for African Americans and other minorities. Despite recent improvements in diagnosis and treatment, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among African Americans.
New Publications Show Noninvasive Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound to be a Potentially Safe, Effective ...
Published December 2, 2008, 5:00 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
InSightec Ltd. announced today that new publications show that Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound with the ExAblate® system has the potential to be an effective noninvasive pain-relieving treatment for tumors that have spread to the bones .
Escape Cancer, but Age Sooner? Scientists Unravel the Dark Side of the Tumor Suppressing Process
Published December 1, 2008, 2:28 pm, Newswise
Cells shut down and stop dividing when their DNA is damaged, providing protection against cancer. However, a new study has found these cells also spew proteins into the cells' surrounding environment. The process, called cellular senescence, causes inflammation and sets up conditions that support the development of age-related diseases including, ironically, cancer.
Top 20 medical breakthroughs for women
Published December 1, 2008, 2:15 pm, MSNBC
This year’s biggest advances are changing the face and future of your health. From cancer and Alzheimer’s disease to eating disorders and obesity, Health magazine reveals breakthroughs you need to know about now.
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Wed Dec 3
- New Study Strongly Links TV and Fat Kids: A new study by the Yale University School of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, and California Pacific Medical Center finds that a large exposure to media damages childrens long-term health and is very strongly linked to obesity, smoking and sexual behavior.
Tue Nov 11
Sat Jul 19
- genome.gov: National Human Genome Research Institute
Wed Jun 18
Tue Apr 15
- DASH Diet Best for Women's Heart: Recent studies from the National Institute of Health have shown that women who follow the DASH diet are at less risk of suffering cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) and strokes.
Tue Dec 18
- Synthetic DNA on the Brink of Yielding New Life Forms - washingtonpost .com: The Washington Post reports that researchers are poised to cross a dramatic barrier: the creation of life forms driven by completely artificial DNA
Mon Nov 26
- Researchers Create Robot Driven by Moth's Brain: Beware, Mothra is soon to follow.
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Tue Aug 7
- National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health: National Institutes of Health
Tue Mar 13
- In consideration of stem cell research: A compilation of quotes about why stem cell research is important.
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