Brain Cancer :: Better treatment for children with brain cancer
Young children diagnosed with a malignant type of brain tumour will benefit from research that has taken twelve years to complete.
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ADHD :: Improvement following ADHD treatment sustained in most children
Most children treated in a variety of ways for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) showed sustained improvement after three years in a major follow-up study funded by the National Institutes of Health?s (NIH) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
HIV :: Genomic analysis uncovers new targets for HIV vaccine
An international team of researchers has identified three gene variants in the DNA of 486 people infected with HIV that appear to have helped some of the patients fight off the virus and delay the onset of full-blown AIDS.
Depression :: New study challenges NICE guidelines on adolescent depression
Should adolescents with depression be prescribed antidepressants, and if so, should they be given only with a psychological therapy, as advocated by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)?
HIV :: First genome-wide study of infectious disease opens new avenues for HIV treatment, vaccines
The first genome-wide association study of an infectious disease, conducted by an international group of researchers through the Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology (CHAVI), has yielded a new understanding of why some people can suppress virus levels following HIV infection.
Cancer :: Molecular detectors may refine cancer treatment
University of Florida researchers have successfully used molecular probes to detect subtle differences in leukemia cells from patient samples, an achievement that could lead to more effective ways to diagnose and treat cancer.
Health Care :: Home health care devices focus of FDA Conference at UH
Patients are leaving hospitals quicker these days, continuing treatment and recovery ? often with the aid of medical devices ? at home. As a result, the government and home care industry together must work toward providing a safe environment for the use of medical devices in the home.
Prostate :: Sexual dysfunction not a concern with prostate drug
Men and their physicians need not hesitate to use a drug proven effective in preventing prostate cancer out of concern that it is likely to cause sexual dysfunction, say authors of a study conducted by the Southwest Oncology Group.
Restless Legs Syndrome :: Boehringer Ingelheim launches Restless legs syndrome RLS initiative
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) remains a common, yet often undiagnosed, neurological sensorimotor disorder, despite many years of research and increased disease recognition.
Healthcare :: Coaching for doctor office visits helps patients ask right questions
Asking more questions during a visit to the doctor might help patients get care that is more satisfactory, but many patients are not sure where to start.