Breast Cancer :: Update on familial breast cancer guideline
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Primary Care have published an update of its familial breast cancer guideline.
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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.
MRI :: HYPER-CEST MRI breaks new ground in molecular imaging
Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley have developed a new technique for Magnetic Resonance Imaging that allows detection of signals from molecules present at 10,000 times lower concentrations than conventional MRI techniques. Called HYPER-CEST, this technique could become a valuable tool for medical diagnosis, including the early detection of cancer.
Multiple Sclerosis :: Oral fingolimod, FTY720 for relapsing MS – multiple sclerosis
Data on fingolimod (FTY720), a new oral immunomodulating drug, reported recently in the New England Journal Medicine shows a relapse rate reduction of more then 50%, compared to placebo, with 77% of people taking Fingolimod remaining relapse-free over the two years of the trial.
Brain Tumor :: Children’s hospital Boston neurosurgeons to perform brain tumor removal during live webcast
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 1:00 p.m. EDT, neurosurgeons at Children’s Hospital Boston will remove a brain tumor employing functional mapping of the cortex on a 13-year-old pediatric patient during a live Webcast. Children’s hosts three to four Webcasts annually to showcase its pioneering care and technology to specialists and referring physicians around the world, and to educate consumers on the latest and most innovative medical treatments available.
Diabetes :: Plan Will Guide NIH Research in Type 1 Diabetes
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a long range plan that will help to guide research in type 1 diabetes for the next decade. Advances and Emerging Opportunities in Type 1 Diabetes Research: A Strategic Plan identifies goals and objectives to exploit recent scientific advances in combating this autoimmune form of diabetes.
Multiple Sclerosis :: Fty720 – fingolimod reduces multiple sclerosis symptoms
The developmental oral therapy FTY720 (fingolimod) has demonstrated sustained benefits over two years in patients suffering from relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS), indicating that it could provide an important new option for treating this disabling neurological disease estimated to affect more than 2.5 million people worldwide.
Cancer :: UAB launches promising brain tumor trial
UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) researchers are investigating whether a common but usually harmless virus can be used to treat a particularly devastating type of brain tumor called malignant glioma. The virus — respiratory enteric orphan virus, or reovirus — inhabits the lungs and intestines of humans. By adulthood, most humans have been exposed to it but demonstrate no illness or effects from the infection.
Health :: Your language may determine your maths skills
A recent study has revealed that the native tongue one speaks determines how the brain solves mathematical puzzles.
Breast Cancer :: Chest X-rays could raise breast cancer risk
Chest X-rays of women with high-risk genes could increase their chances of breast cancer, a study says.