Pancreatic Cancer :: Shining light on pancreatic cancer
Using novel light-scattering techniques, researchers have found the first evidence that early stage pancreatic cancer causes subtle changes in part of the small intestine.
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Healthcare :: Geisinger named 2007 Computerworld Honors Laureate
Geisinger Health System was recently named a 2007 Computerworld Honors Laureate, an honor that recognizes Geisinger?s innovations in using information technology in healthcare. The award was accepted on behalf of Geisinger by chief innovation and technology officer, Ronald A. Paulus, MD.
Multiple Sclerosis :: Risk genes for multiple sclerosis uncovered
A large-scale genomic study has uncovered new genetic variations associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), findings that suggest a possible link between MS and other autoimmune diseases.
Tuberculosis :: Trials underway for essential new TB vaccine
Clinical trials are underway with the first new vaccine against TB in over 80 years. If successful, the tests will have major implications for TB control and could lead to the development of a new vaccine ready to use within eight years.
Smoking :: India to declare all places of work as smoke free
Indian Government announced that all places of work in the country will be declared smoke free and those found flouting the law will be strictly punished.
Smoking :: Ramadoss loses battle on smoking warning issue
Indian Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has lost the battle to make depiction of skull and cross-bones on all tobacco products mandatory with Cabinet declaring it would be optional.
Healing :: UD scientists invent novel hydrogels for repairing, regenerating human tissue
University of Delaware scientists have invented a novel biomaterial with surprising antibacterial properties that can be injected as a low-viscosity gel into a wound where it rigidifies nearly on contact–opening the door to the possibility of delivering a targeted payload of cells and antibiotics to repair the damaged tissue.
Heart Attack :: Cardiac patches stimulate regeneration, improve function after heart attack
When human hearts are injured, as during a heart attack, healthy tissue normally can?t regrow. Researchers now demonstrate in rats that a sponge-like patch, soaked in a compound called periostin and placed over the injury, can not only get heart cells to begin dividing and making copies of themselves again, but also improves heart function.
Hematology :: Program announced to improve care in developing areas for patients with blood disorders
To improve the quality of medical care in developing countries, a new partnership between the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) aims to recruit and support physician volunteers to educate and train health-care providers in those countries on the treatment of patients with blood disorders.
Nursing :: Decision over nurses’ pay has created a Disunited Kingdom, says RCN
Following Northern Ireland Executive?s decision to implement the independent Pay Review Body?s recommendation of a 2.5% pay award for nurses in full, backdated to 1 April 2007, Dr Peter Carter, General Secretary of the RCN, said: