Melanoma – a black mark on men’s health
Three Queensland men aged over 50 years die every week from melanoma, according to QUT researchers who have embarked on a life-saving mission to teach men better skin care.
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Researchers Develop Novel Method for Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have developed a unique anti-sickling agent that may one day be effective in treating sickle cell disease, a painful and debilitating genetic blood disorder that affects approximately 80,000 Americans.
Brain, behavior may have changed as social insect colonies evolved
Brain and behavior relationships may have changed in a profound way as larger, more complex insect societies evolved from smaller, simpler ones, according to a new study.
Hypertension :: Significant reduction in blood pressure with implantable device system
A device first implanted in the United States at the University of Rochester Medical Center as part of a clinical trial is showing a significant reduction in blood pressure in patients who suffer from severe hypertension and cannot control their condition with medications or lifestyle changes.
Imaging :: New imaging techniques pinpoint heart structure and function
An important first step in using new approaches to treating patients with heart failure – a condition that affects nearly 5 million Americans – requires scientific understanding of the relationship between the form of the heart and function, according to Bijoy K. Khandheria, M.D., FASE, FESC, FACC, chair of the Division of Cardiology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
Dengue Fever :: Imported case of dengue fever – Hong Kong
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating an imported case of dengue fever today (November 15) and urged members of the public to guard against the disease.
Colorectal Cancer :: New vaccine stimulates colorectal cancer patient’s immune systems to fight cancerous cells
British researchers have developed a vaccine that stimulates colorectal cancer patients’ immune systems to fight cancerous cells.
Hormones :: AMA Adopts Resolution Calling for FDA Oversight of Bioidentical Hormones
The American Medical Association?s (AMA) House of Delegates unanimously and enthusiastically passed a resolution introduced by The Endocrine Society and other concerned organizations urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to increase its oversight and regulation of so-called bioidentical hormones.
Chocolate ‘Offenders’ Teach Science a Sweet Lesson
Some ?chocoholics? who just couldn?t give up their favorite treat to comply with a study to test blood stickiness have inadvertently done their fellow chocolate lovers – and science – a big favor.
Heart :: Major advance in tissue engineering growing heart valves
For the first time, researchers have successfully used a rabbit’s cells to grow heart-valve-shaped tissue inside the animal’s body, according to research reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2006.