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Breast Cancer :: Breast reconstruction surgical webcast for breast cancer awareness month

Women with breast cancer often seek immediate breast reconstruction after a mastectomy to help them regain a semblance of their body and for their psychological peace of mind. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is re-airing its webcast on one of the most often performed breast reconstruction surgical procedures, using muscle tissue from a patient’s back.

Medical Negligence :: Towel left in woman’s abdomen during caeserean section, India

In a case of alleged medical negligence, an Indian surgeon left a towel in the abdomen during caeserean operation performed on a woman who later died at her house in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, official sources said.

Leukemia :: Novel strategy under study for aggressive leukemia

A novel strategy to hopefully beat into oblivion one of the most aggressive forms of acute myelogenous leukemia combines the strengths of some of the newest leukemia agents, researchers say.

Colon Cancer :: Jefferson researchers find personalized interventions key to improving colon cancer screening rates

One of the best ways to encourage an individual to get screened for colorectal cancer is to use a personalized approach, according to researchers at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. A new study shows that simple, personalized interventions that guide recipients through the screening process can significantly improve colorectal cancer screening rates in primary care practices.

Bipolar Disorder :: Study to compare efficacy of mood stabilizers for geriatric patients of bipolar disorder

Until now, there has been little research on the best ways to care for geriatric patients with bipolar disorder. Now, a major National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)–funded multi-site clinical research study — led by the Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division — is the first to compare the efficacy of two commonly used mood stabilizers for geriatric patients suffering from the episodes of symptoms that characterize bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness.

Breast Cancer :: Broiler chicken increases chances of breast cancer

Constant consumption of broiler chicken increases possibility of breast cancer amongst women, a study by Goa Medical College and Hospital said.

Encephalitis :: Four die of Encephalitis, toll reaches 153

With four more patients succumbing to encephalitis during last two days, the death toll due to the disease has risen to 153 in Gorakhpur and Basti divisions, official sources said.

Stem Cell :: Stem cells from testes produce wide range of tissue types

After a decade of research, Howard Hughes Medical Institute scientists have succeeded in reprogramming adult stem cells from the testes of male mice into functional blood vessels and contractile cardiac tissue. The research offers a promising new source of stem cells for use in organ regeneration studies.

Tuberculosis :: $280 m grants to fight tuberculosis epidemic – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced grants totaling $280 million to help fight tuberculosis, an epidemic that infects one-third of people on earth and kills nearly 2 million yearly—mostly in the poorest countries.

Health :: UT Southwestern earns $34M NIH grant to foster patient-oriented research

UT Southwestern Medical Center will receive $34 million from the National Institutes of Health to lead a wide-ranging collaborative initiative aimed at speeding the transfer of laboratory discoveries to new therapies that improve human health.