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Immune systems in breast cancer survivors who suffer from fatigue fail to shut off after therapy
Breast cancer survivors who suffer from persistent, debilitating fatigue years after their diagnosis have something in common: their immune systems don't shut down following treatment.   view more (2006-05-02)

Inflammation markers identify fatigue in breast cancer survivors
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have defined conditions associated with disabling fatigue that persists for years in almost a third of breast cancer survivors, according to a study in the May 1 issue of Clinical Cancer Research.   view more (2006-05-01)

Optimising the control of wind generators by means of intelligent microsensors
The School of Engineering at Bayonne (ESTIA) is working on a research project on control optimisation for the latest-generation wind generators using intelligent microsensors.   view more (2006-04-25)

Lactic acid not athlete's poison, but an energy source-if you know how to use it
In the lore of marathoners and extreme athletes, lactic acid is poison, a waste product that builds up in the muscles and leads to muscle fatigue, reduced performance and pain.   view more (2006-04-20)

Hit-and-run injury to the brain
A seven-year tracking study has prompted scientists to suggest that chronic fatigue syndrome could be the result of brain injuries inflicted during the early stages of glandular fever.   view more (2006-03-02)

After gastric bypass surgery, important to check vitamin B1 deficiency
A deficiency in vitamin B1 can be a serious complication following a popular surgery to treat obesity.   view more (2005-12-27)

One third of patients who stop treatment for schizophrenia early do so due to poor response
A third of patients treated for schizophrenia who stop taking their medication early do so because they do not feel any significant improvement or because their symptoms are worsening.   view more (2005-12-23)

Low-dose chemotherapy plus antiangiogenesis drug has activity in advanced breast cancer
Chemotherapy given in low, frequent doses - a novel strategy called "metronomic" delivery - achieved partial shrinkage of disease in some advanced breast cancer patients when given concurrently with an angiogenesis inhibitor.   view more (2005-12-09)

World first trial to test human implant of HeartPOD‚—¢
Researchers at The Alfred and Monash University are leading a world first trial to investigate whether the implantation of a specially designed HeartPODTM monitoring system in heart failure patients can keep them out of hospital and lead to a better quality of life.   view more (2005-12-01)

MabThera - A unique approach providing lasting benefits for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Roche today announced positive results of the Phase III REFLEX study, evaluating the efficacy and safety of MabThera in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who have had an inadequate response to anti-TNF biologic therapy.   view more (2005-11-17)

Hopkins study may change rules for treating heart failure
A Johns Hopkins study has raised doubts about a long-accepted notion of what's going on in many cases of heart failure, suggesting that nearly half of patients with the disorder may be getting the wrong treatment for their disease.   view more (2005-11-16)

Mayo Clinic finds chronic cough patients report a miserable existence
Troubles with incontinence and spouses moving out of the bedroom only start the list of common troubles for patients who suffer with chronic cough.   view more (2005-11-03)

Adult sickle cell drug proves effective in young children
A drug used for the treatment of sickle cell anemia in adults has now been shown to cause significant improvements in very young children with the disorder.   view more (2005-09-20)

Mayo Clinic study finds acupuncture relieves symptoms of fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia patients treated with six sessions of acupuncture experienced significant symptomatic improvement compared to a group given simulated acupuncture sessions according to a new Mayo Clinic study.   view more (2005-08-25)

Electrical exercise system gives paralysis sufferers power to recover strength
People affected by paralysis could enjoy more independence, better health and a higher quality of life thanks to an innovative system designed to improve fitness and increase arm strength.   view more (2005-08-03)

Men continue to have normal life after radiation for prostate cancer
Men receiving radiation therapy to combat early-stage prostate cancer are still able to achieve an erection and face a low rate of incontinence one year following treatment, according to a new study published in the July 15, 2005 issue of the International Journal of Radiation... view more (2005-07-18)

Possible treatment found for 'chemobrain'
Patients who take medication for cancer often find themselves with a new problem when their treatment ends. It's called "chemobrain," a common consequence of chemotherapy that causes memory problems, confusion and difficulty in concentrating.   view more (2005-06-08)

Home-based intervention increases physical activity in breast cancer survivors
Leading researchers in behavioral medicine say that breast cancer survivors who receive weekly phone calls and direct mail promoting physical activity are likely to be more physically active and experience improved psychological outcomes.   view more (2005-06-02)

Competitive athletes not over-represented in sudden cardiac death
Sudden cardiac death among young people is uncommon but is not decreasing. Three times more men than women are affected, and competitive athletes are not over-represented. This is shown a dissertation written by Aase Wisten, Ume'å University, to be publicly defended in the auditorium at... view more (2005-05-20)

How much can you work?
At the same time as many urban economies are developing into 24-hour societies, it is becoming increasingly popular amongst shift workers to compress their working hours. This is done by working longer shifts and/or restricting free time in-between shifts. The advantage is longer consecutive... view more (2005-05-20)

Work fatigue and working overtime are associated with weight gain
Based on a recent study, work fatigue, working overtime, job demands and dissatisfaction in combining paid work and family life are associated with weight gain.   view more (2005-05-11)

Road Deaths - Does The Charge Fit The Crime?
Allegations that in cases of road death the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) tends to be guilty of "undercharging" were not borne out by recent research at the University of Leicester.   view more (2005-04-06)

Is late diagnosis of lung cancer inevitable?
A study by researchers into the diagnosis of patients with lung cancer suggests that avoidable patient delays in reporting symptoms of the disease is an important factor in its treatment.   view more (2005-03-23)

Excess alcohol and mid-morning snacks
Career choice, excessive alcohol use and the benefits of a mid-morning snack are just some of the topics being discussed as part of a poster session at the British Psychological Society's Annual Conference at the University of Manchester.   view more (2005-03-21)

An implanted nerve stimulator helps drop foot sufferers walk faster and better
The partners in EUREKA project E! 2526 IMPULSE have developed an implanted nerve stimulator which helps patients with drop foot to walk much better. Over 500,000 people suffer from a stroke each year in Europe and 10% of stroke victims are left with drop foot, which causes severe walking problems.   view more (2005-02-15)
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