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The balance shifts
The risk of contracting a Clostridium difficile infection following operations for which a "prophylactic" antibiotic is given to prevent infection is 21 times greater now than it was just a decade ago, according to researchers from the University of Sherbrooke in Canada. They report their... view more (2008-05-28)

Computer program useful tool in dental care
Gunnel H'¤nsel Petersson at Malmö University in Sweden has received an award for her studies of Cariogram, a computer program created in Malmö to assess patients' risk of developing tooth decay, dental caries. The program was constructed in 1997 by Professor Douglas Bratthall at the... view more (2005-02-25)

Poor prognosis linked to BRCA1 mutations - but may be improved by chemotherapy
Breast cancer patients have a lower chance of long-term survival if they carry an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 gene, according to research published in Breast Cancer Research this week. However, the poor prognosis associated with the mutated gene is mitigated by chemotherapy. The breast cancer... view more (2003-10-20)

Disparities in breast cancer treatment shown for women with disabilities
Among women receiving treatment for early-stage breast cancer, patients with disabilities had higher breast cancer mortality rates and were less likely than other women to receive standard treatment following breast-conserving surgery, according to a study in the Nov. 7 issue of the Annals of... view more (2006-11-07)

Animal studies show promise for development of human SARS immunisation (pp 2102, 2122, 2139)
An article and research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET provide evidence for the effectiveness of experimental SARS immunisation in animal studies. Although further research is required, these preliminary results show the potential for the development of human SARS immunisation. Alexander... view more (2004-06-23)

ESC Congress 2003: Comparison of efficacy of the implantable defibrillator in Europe and in the United States
IMPORTANT: This press release accompanies a poster or oral session given at the ESC Congress 2003. Written by the investigator himself/herself, this press release does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Society of Cardiology Sudden cardiac death from ventricular tachyarrhythmias is... view more (2003-09-01)

Monthly interpersonal psychotherapy prevents relapse of depression in many women
Most women with recurrent depression may be able to prevent subsequent depressive episodes with monthly maintenance interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT).   view more (2007-05-01)

Breast cancer information network
Mammary carcinoma is a direct and brutal affront to the feminine identity - especially when the diagnosis is made in the later stages of development, which can require a mastectomy. "We estimate that one in ten women in Germany will be confronted with this disease," says Dr. Dieter Alt,... view more (2002-11-27)

Extended infant antiretroviral prophylaxis reduces HIV risk during breastfeeding
In many resource-poor countries, infants born to mothers with HIV receive a single dose of nevirapine (NVP) and a one-week dose of zidovudine (ZDV) to prevent transmission of HIV from the mother to her newborn.   view more (2008-06-05)

Doctors call for balancing of patient/carer viral transmission protection.
Healthcare staff are at a much higher risk of acquiring viral infections from infected patients than vice versa. These viral infections include HIV and hepatitis. Despite this, patients receive enormous protection, while staff could be left exposed. A paper published this week in the British... view more (2004-03-15)

New study links radiotherapy and CVD risks in breast cancer patients
Hamburg, Germany: A large Dutch study of breast cancer patients has confirmed that radiotherapy does increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, but it has also provided some reassuring findings that improved techniques mean the risk is less than it used to be. Dr Maartje Hooning, a... view more (2004-03-16)

A New Startup Fund Called EMERTEC
CEA (the French Atomic Energy Commission) and the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) promoted the setup of EMERTEC, a new startup fund for investing in new high technology companies on emerging, booming markets. The shares issue has been open since January 2000 and has already... view more (2000-06-20)

Chemotherapy-induced anemia increases risk of local breast cancer recurrence
Patients with breast cancer who developed anemia during chemotherapy had nearly three times the risk of local recurrence as those who did not, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.   view more (2008-04-01)

Cattle Identified As Source Of Ugandan Sleeping Sickness Outbreak (pp 603, 625)
A recent outbreak of sleeping sickness in eastern Uganda might be attributed to livestock movement from another part of the country where the disease is endemic, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Sleeping sickness is a parasitic disease caused by two protozoa,... view more (2001-08-22)

Cone-Beam CT faster, potentially more accurate than conventional mammography
Cone-beam breast CT provides exceptional tissue contrast and can potentially reduce examination time with comparable radiation dose to conventional 2D mammography, according to a new study by a team of researchers from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.   view more (2007-12-28)

Drug Combo Against AIDS-Related Infections Also Prevents Malaria
A drug combination used to prevent pneumonia and opportunistic bacterial infection in persons with HIV/AIDS has unexpectedly been found to be highly effective at preventing malaria.   view more (2005-10-19)

Minor leg injuries associated with risk of blood clots
Muscle ruptures, ankle sprains and other common minor leg injuries appear to be associated with a higher risk for blood clots in the legs or lungs.   view more (2008-01-15)

Terahertz imaging may reduce breast cancer surgeries
A promising new technique to ensure complete tumor removal at breast cancer excision is introduced in the May issue of Radiology.   view more (2006-04-26)

Fat injections can improve breast reconstruction -- jury's out on augmentation
Injecting fat after breast reconstruction to correct implant wrinkling or dimpling may be safe and effective to improve breast shape.   view more (2008-10-09)

Infectious heart disease death rates rising again say scientists
Infectious heart disease is still a major killer in spite of improvements in health care, but the way the disease develops has changed so much since its discovery that nineteenth century doctors would not recognize it.   view more (2008-09-11)

Survey finds perceived risk of recurrence low in African-American breast cancer survivors
A unique survey of African American breast cancer survivors at heightened risk for hereditary breast cancer has found the majority do not believe they have an increased chance of developing the cancer again.   view more (2007-02-15)

MedImmune to present RSV surveillance and cost-effectiveness data at American Academy of Pediatrics
MedImmune, Inc. today announced it will present three abstracts at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2007 National Conference & Exhibition, adding to the company's growing body of research into the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a leading cause of hospitalization among... view more (2007-10-29)

ICDs effective in helping to prevent sudden cardiac death in patients with certain heart disorder
High-risk patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy appear to have reduced risk of sudden cardiac death with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that terminates dangerous heart rhythm disorders.   view more (2007-07-25)

Gene for immune deficiency syndromes found
A newly discovered gene mutation may account for many cases of immune deficiency, in particular two syndromes known as immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency and Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID), report researchers in the July issue of Nature Genetics. The discovery may lead to a new diagnostic... view more (2005-07-11)

Removal of ovaries decreases risk of certain cancers for women at high-risk
Women with mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes can significantly reduce their risk of certain types of cancer by having their ovaries removed.   view more (2006-07-12)
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