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X-ray diffraction microscope reveals 3-D internal structure of whole cell

9, Jun 2010

Three-dimensional imaging is dramatically expanding our ability to examine biological specimens enabling a peek into internal structures. Recent advance in X-ray diffraction method has greatly extended the limit of this approach. Method can be applied to organelles, viruses and cells and could impact treatment of human diseases.

Acute toxicity predicts overall survival in high-grade gliomas

9, Jun 2010

Patients with high-grade gliomas who experience acute (early) neurological toxicity during their treatment were more likely to experience chronic (late) neurological toxicity and shortened overall survival, according to researchers in a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm’s medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising

Harnessing the immune system’s diagnostic power

8, Jun 2010

A new method has been pioneered to track an individual’s state of health by profiling the immune system. The technique, known as immunosignaturing, could provide rapid, pre-symptomatic diagnosis for a broad range of ailments, from infectious diseases to chronic afflictions to varied forms of cancer, offering the best hope for successful treatment

Growth hormone safe for infants with chronic kidney failure, study finds

7, Jun 2010

Infants with chronic renal failure (CRF) grow slowly, a problem that usually improves with aggressive nutritional therapy. When it doesn’t, growth hormone is a safe and effective treatment to promote growth, according to a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Strategy may help translate research findings about blood-pressure treatment into clinical practice

7, Jun 2010

Academic detailing — a method involving face-to-face education of clinicians by investigators trained to present trial findings and guidelines — may have been associated with a small change in prescribing patterns for patients with high blood pressure, according to a new report.


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