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Imaging :: MRI Scans by Remote Control

UCLA radiologists and Siemens Medical Solutions have jointly developed remote-control software that enables an off-site imaging expert to log onto a personal computer and operate a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine by remote control. Reported in the November issue of Radiology, the study found that the quality of the remote scans were superior to onsite scans by a less experienced technologist, suggesting options for helping facilities or regions with limited medical staff and expertise.

Crohn’s Disease :: Promising results in tough-to-treat crohn’s disease patients

Abbott announced results from a study showing HUMIRA? (adalimumab) induced significantly higher rates of clinical remission compared to placebo in patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease who lost response to, or were intolerant to, infliximab therapy. The data is being presented simultaneously at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual meeting in Las Vegas and the United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) in Berlin.

HIV :: British science journal criticises Libya HIV case

A prestigious British science journal has spoken out about a trial in Libya involving six foreign medical workers. Five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor are accused of deliberately injecting more than 400 children with HIV-infected blood in 1998.

Colorectal Cancer :: Mesalazine to prevent colorectal cancer in IBD

Speaking at a Ferring-sponsored symposium on the occasion of the 14th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) congress, Christoph Gasche, Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Austria presented the findings of an in-vitro study which for the first time demonstrates a mode of action by which mesalazine may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients.

Dental Health :: Promising Approach to Prevent Tooth Decay

Preventing cavities could one day involve the dental equivalent of a military surgical strike. A team of researchers supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research report they have created a new smart anti-microbial treatment that can be chemically programmed in the laboratory to seek out and kill a specific cavity-causing species of bacteria, leaving the good bacteria untouched.

Pain :: Gene variation affects pain sensitivity and risk of chronic pain

A new NIH-funded study shows that a specific gene variant in humans affects both sensitivity to short-term (acute) pain in healthy volunteers and the risk of developing chronic pain after one kind of back surgery. Blocking increased activity of this gene after nerve injury or inflammation in animals prevented development of chronic pain.

Eyes :: Vitamins, minerals & fish oil can slow progression of vision loss, AMD

UT Southwestern Medical Center is participating in a nationwide study investigating whether modified combinations of vitamins, minerals and fish oil products can slow the progression of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration.

Influenza :: Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in children is safe

Beginning with the winter season of 2004-2005, influenza vaccination has been recommended for all children 6 to 23 months old in the United States. However, its safety in young children has not been adequately studied in large populations. A study was conducted by Simon J. Hambidge to screen for medically attended events in the clinic, emergency department, or hospital after administration of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in children 6 to 23 months old.

Health :: Testosterone – more than a virility hormone, stops aging

Testosterone apparently is not just a virility hormone. It also helps older men keep their balance and avoid falls. According to a new study from Oregon Health & Science University, older men with low testosterone are much more prone to falling. The study, published in the American Medical Association journal “Archives of Internal Medicine”, strengthens the link between levels of the naturally produced male hormone and the health of men 65 years and older.

Heart Disease :: Healthy lifestyle with lower risk of myocardial infarction MI

Although moderate alcohol intake is associated with lower risk for myocardial infarction (MI), guidelines generally suggest that adults seek other lifestyle measures to reduce cardiovascular risk. Physical activity, smoking, and diet, moderate alcohol intake is associated with lower risk for MI.