Cancer :: Cure for cancer one step closer
The cure for cancer is one step closer this week with the first collections of cancer tissue taking place at the new Wesley Research Institute Tissue Bank.
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Cancer :: Leading researchers honored for progress in cancer prevention, detection and treatment
World-class cancer researchers whose science has significantly contributed to progress in the fight against cancer will be recognized April 14-18, 2007, by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) at its 2007 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, Calif.
Parkinson’s Disease :: Once daily, extended-release Ropinirole improves Parkinson’s Symptoms
Adding the once daily, investigational medication REQUIP(R) (ropinirole HCl) XL 24-Hour(TM) Extended-Release Tablets to Parkinson’s patients’ existing levodopa (L-dopa) therapy significantly reduced ‘off’ time, allowing patients to continue their daily activities for a longer period of time.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome :: Novartis suspends US marketing and sales of Zelnorm
Novartis is complying with a request from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to suspend US marketing and sales of Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate), a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation and chronic constipation.
Smoking :: Genes help some people abstain from smoking
Scientists supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, have for the first time identified genes that might increase a person?s ability to abstain from smoking.
Breast Cancer :: GSK seeks approval for lapatinib for breast cancer patients in Japan
GlaxoSmithKline K.K. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Marc Dunoyer, hereinafter referred to as GSK) announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the Japanese authorities for approval to market lapatinib, its new cancer drug on 30 March.
Insulin :: Is there such a thing as too much sugar?
Treatment with insulin revolutionized the life of individuals with diabetes. However, because insulin acts to lower blood glucose levels, it can cause hypoglycemia (low levels of glucose in the blood), which, if prolonged, can lead to brain injury and coma.
Sleep :: Mild head injuries increase risk of sleep disorders
A mild head injury can increase your chance of developing a sleep disorder, according to a study published in the April 3, 2007, issue of Neurology?, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Gene :: Genomic test could help detect radioactivity exposure from terrorist attacks
In the event of a nuclear or radiological catastrophe — such as a nuclear accident or a ?dirty bomb? — thousands of people would be exposed to radiation, with no way of quickly determining how much of the deadly substance has seeped inside their bodies.
Laser :: Laser goes tubing for faster body-fluid tests
University of Rochester researchers announce in the current issue of Applied Optics a technique that in 60 seconds or less measures multiple chemicals in body fluids, using a laser, white light, and a reflective tube.