Education :: Disaster mgmt should be introduced in medical courses
Disaster preparedness and mangement needed to be introduced as a subject for medical courses, Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr V S Acharya has said.
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Stem Cell :: Stem cells speed growth of healthy liver tissue
For the first time, researchers have used adult bone marrow stem cells to regenerate healthy human liver tissue, according to a study published in the April issue of the journal Radiology.
Lung Cancer :: Lung cancer screening regimen provides opportunity for cure
Annual computed tomography (CT) screening identifies a high proportion of patients with early-stage lung cancer, according to the latest findings of the New York Early Lung Cancer Action Project (NY-ELCAP) published in the April issue of the journal Radiology.
Lung Cancer :: RF ablation effective for treating inoperable lung cancer
A minimally invasive procedure known as radiofrequency (RF) ablation is effective for treating lung cancer in patients who are not candidates for surgery, according to a Rhode Island Hospital study published in the April issue of the journal Radiology.
Colon Cancer :: Rice bran could reduce risk of intestinal cancer
A study by biomedical scientists at the University of Leicester has revealed for the first time that rice bran could reduce the risk of intestinal cancer.
HIV :: Cornell researcher helping develop quick, cheap HIV AIDS test
A Cornell researcher is working to help develop a quick, simple and cheap immune-system test for people in the developing world. It could help HIV/AIDS sufferers in the poorest countries get appropriate treatment to extend their lives, possibly by as much as 10 to 15 years.
Lung Cancer :: Lack of a protein in lung tumors may increase risk of death
A study of human lung tumors indicates that lung cancer patients who lack a particular protein may do more poorly than those with normal levels of that same protein.
Alcohol :: Sequence variation in the alpha synuclein gene contributes to alcohol craving
The protein alpha synuclein (SNCA) plays an important role in the regulation of dopamine function. Craving is a common symptom in alcoholics.
ADHD :: Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at risk for alcohol problems
Prior research has shown that children with ADHD can develop alcohol problems later in life. Two studies confirm this association, indicating that drinking problems begin around age 15.
Pizza :: Healthier pizza by boosting antioxidants in dough
In an effort to improve health, many popular foods are undergoing a more nutritious make-over. Now, a team of food chemists at the University of Maryland has discovered how to boost the antioxidant content of pizza dough by optimizing baking and fermentation methods, a finding that could lead to healthier pizza, they say.