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Study confirms target of potent chronic leukemia drug

2013-12-19
Study confirms target of potent chronic leukemia drug COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC ...

High-dose cytarabine improves outcome in patients with AML in EORTC-GIMEMA AML-12 Trial

2013-12-19
High-dose cytarabine improves outcome in patients with AML in EORTC-GIMEMA AML-12 Trial Results of the EORTC and GIMEMA (Gruppo Italiano Malattie Ematologiche dell' Adulto) AML-12 Trial appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that high-dose ...

A new role for milk: Delivering polyphenols with anti-cancer activity

2013-12-19
A new role for milk: Delivering polyphenols with anti-cancer activity Milk can serve as a protective carrier of bioactive molecules, suggests report in the Journal of Dairy Science® Philadelphia, PA, December 19, 2013 – Polyphenols found in tea manifest anti-cancer ...

Corn pest decline may save farmers money

2013-12-19
Corn pest decline may save farmers money Populations of European corn borer (ECB), a major corn crop pest , have declined significantly in the eastern United States, according to Penn State researchers. The decline suggests that the use of genetically modified, ECB-resistant corn ...

Breaking the cycle of obesity, inflammation and disease

2013-12-19
Breaking the cycle of obesity, inflammation and disease ANN ARBOR—Researchers at University of Michigan have illuminated an aspect of how the metabolic system breaks down in obesity. The findings provide additional evidence that a drug entering clinical trials ...

Chewing gum is often the culprit for migraine headaches in teens

2013-12-19
Chewing gum is often the culprit for migraine headaches in teens Tel Aviv University study finds that 87 percent of teens who quit chewing experience significant relief Teenagers are notorious for chewing a lot of gum. The lip smacking, bubble popping, ...

African-American women must eat less or exercise more to lose as much weight as caucasians

2013-12-19
African-American women must eat less or exercise more to lose as much weight as caucasians PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2013 – African-American women may need to eat fewer calories or burn more than their Caucasian counterparts to ...

Deepwater Horizon NRDA study shows possible oil impact on dolphins

2013-12-19
Deepwater Horizon NRDA study shows possible oil impact on dolphins Nearly half of Barataria Bay dolphins in 'guarded' condition VIDEO: Video shows 2011 Deepwater Horizon ...

A mathematical perspective of seasonal variations in Lyme disease transmission

2013-12-19
A mathematical perspective of seasonal variations in Lyme disease transmission Philadelphia, PA—Lyme disease is a common tick-borne illness caused by a bacterium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. ...

Reinterpreting origins, examining skeletal preservation, and understanding volcanics

2013-12-19
Reinterpreting origins, examining skeletal preservation, and understanding volcanics Boulder, Colo., USA – GSA Bulletin articles posted online ahead of print on 6 and 13 December 2013 cover earthquake hazards of the Santa Barbara suburban area; apatite and the skeletons ...

Suicide is widely deemed immoral because it 'taints the soul,' study shows

2013-12-19
Suicide is widely deemed immoral because it 'taints the soul,' study shows Findings cross religious and political Lines, psychologists at Boston College and Boston University report CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (12-19-13) – Suicide is a major public health issue; it takes the lives of more than ...

Living at home with dementia

2013-12-19
Living at home with dementia Study reports substantial unmet needs for patients and caregivers alike Most people with dementia who live at home have multiple unmet health and welfare needs, any number of which could jeopardize their ability to remain home for ...

Nutrition influences metabolism through circadian rhythms, UCI study finds

2013-12-19
Nutrition influences metabolism through circadian rhythms, UCI study finds Reprogramming of liver 'clock' may contribute to metabolic disorders Irvine, Calif., Dec. 19, 2013 — A high-fat diet affects the molecular mechanism controlling the internal body ...

With sinus study, Saint Louis University researchers find that harmless members of microbiome spark immune reaction

2013-12-19
With sinus study, Saint Louis University researchers find that harmless members of microbiome spark immune reaction Investigators add immune system dimension to discussion of microbiota and disease ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University researchers have analyzed the ...

The cost of antibiotic drugs for children -- a comparison of 2 countries

2013-12-19
The cost of antibiotic drugs for children -- a comparison of 2 countries (Boston) – The 2009 costs of antibiotics covered by private insurance companies in the U.S. for children younger than 10 years old were estimated to be more than five times higher ...

DNA clamp to grab cancer before it develops

2013-12-19
DNA clamp to grab cancer before it develops International research team develops a diagnostic nanomachine This news release is available in French. MONTREAL, 19 DECEMBER 2013 - As part of an international research project, a team of researchers ...

No link between HIV-prevention pill Truvada and increased sexual risk behavior

2013-12-19
No link between HIV-prevention pill Truvada and increased sexual risk behavior Biological markers confirm behavioral data; underscore drug's effectiveness SAN FRANCISCO, CA—December 18, 2013—In 2012 the HIV antiretroviral drug Truvada became the first ...

Deep brain stimulation may help with driving for people with Parkinson's disease

2013-12-19
Deep brain stimulation may help with driving for people with Parkinson's disease MINNEAPOLIS – Deep brain stimulation may have a beneficial effect on driving ability for people with Parkinson's disease, according to a new study published in the December 18, 2013, ...

Coping with stress in a changing world

2013-12-19
Coping with stress in a changing world If there is something that we all know about in the 21st century it is stress, whether it's the stress of work, financial stress or the stress of getting the next grant funded; we are all familiar with that heart-pounding, ...

Stress reaction gene linked to death, heart attacks

2013-12-19
Stress reaction gene linked to death, heart attacks DURHAM, N.C. – A genetic trait known to make some people especially sensitive to stress also appears to be responsible for a 38 percent increased risk of heart attack or death in patients with heart disease, ...

Markers of inflammation in the blood linked to aggressive behaviors

2013-12-19
Markers of inflammation in the blood linked to aggressive behaviors Finding suggests new treatments for intermittent explosive disorder, aka 'road rage' People with intermittent explosive disorder — a psychiatric illness characterized by impulsivity, ...

Newly identified immune receptor may activate B cells in autoimmunity

2013-12-19
Newly identified immune receptor may activate B cells in autoimmunity BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A newly identified immune protein influences each person's response to vaccines and risk for autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis, according to a study ...

Heart disease linked with dementia in older postmenopausal women

2013-12-19
Heart disease linked with dementia in older postmenopausal women American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report Heart disease may put older postmenopausal women at higher risk for decreased brain function such as dementia, according to new ...

Modest weight loss may reduce heart disease, diabetes risks in middle-aged women

2013-12-19
Modest weight loss may reduce heart disease, diabetes risks in middle-aged women American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report Modest weight loss over 2 years in overweight or obese, middle-aged women may reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, ...

Immune avoidance mechanism could lead to treatments for deadly mosquito-borne viruses

2013-12-19
Immune avoidance mechanism could lead to treatments for deadly mosquito-borne viruses PITTSBURGH, Dec. 18, 2013 – A mosquito-borne virus that kills about half of the people it infects uses a never-before-documented mechanism to ...
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