Lung :: Firefighters report increase in lung illness from WTC dust
New-onset sarcoidosis of the lung is on the rise among Ground Zero firefighters, according to a new study.
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DNA :: Cataloging the structural variations in human genetics
Using DNA from 62 people who were studied as part of the International HapMap Project, researchers are now looking for structural variations in DNA that may amount to as much as five-10 percent of the human genome. Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers involved in the project say the amount of work is like doing 62 additional human genome projects.
Dementia :: $30 million boost to dementia research
The funding will ensure the establishment of a world-class facility that will accommodate significantgrowth in the area of dementia research. With this financial support realised, and the initial projectdesign completed, work on this vital development can now move ahead immediately.
Health Care :: Caring for the sick now a public health priority for developing countries
Of the 57 million people dying worldwide each year, 6 million deaths are caused by cancer and 3 million from HIV/AIDS, with the majority of both occurring in developing countries. These figures indicate the large number of people experiencing incapacitation and pain through shortness of breath, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea as well as distress, depression and anxiety.
Asthma :: Coarse particulate matter in air may harm hearts of asthma sufferers
Breathing air containing coarse particulate matter such as road or construction dust may cause heart problems for asthma sufferers and other vulnerable populations, according to a new study led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health.
Diet :: Study confirms health benefits of whole grains
A diet high in whole grain foods is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, according to an analysis conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Stent :: Off-label and untested use of drug-coated stents appears widespread
The off-label and untested use of drug-coated stents in the treatment of coronary artery blockage is common in US practice, and ischemic complication rates are higher among patients receiving drug-coated stents for off-label indications, according to two studies in the May 9 issue of JAMA.
Hepatitis C :: Hepatitis C increases risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Hepatitis C infection is associated with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (malignancy involving lymphatic tissue) of 20 percent to 30 percent, and a three-fold increase in the risk of another type of lymphoma, according to a study in the May 9 issue of JAMA.
Heart :: Baby aspirin better for your health, University of Kentucky study says
Nearly a quarter of a million Americans each year may be hospitalized with bleeding complications caused by needlessly taking a daily dose of an adult-sized aspirin rather than a baby aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke.
Dental :: Molecule that destroys bone also protects it, new research shows
An immune system component that is a primary cause of bone destruction and inflammation in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis actually protects bone in the oral cavity from infectious pathogens that play a major role in periodontal disease in humans, research at the University at Buffalo has shown.