Screening In Women Army Recruits Shows High Chlamydia Infection Rates
A recent study screened over 13,000 female new recruits at the Army's induction center and found a high prevalence of chlamydia infections, particularly among young women.
Science News for September 10, 1998
Study Shows Potential For Quelling AIDS Nerve Pain
A recent trial found that patients with HIV-related sensory neuropathy experienced significantly lessened pain intensity and improved sensation after receiving injections of lab-created nerve growth factor. The study also identified which nerves are involved in the injury, paving the way for future research on regrowing damaged nerves.
Hutchinson Center To Lead $8 Million Study Of Colorectal And Pancreatic Cancers
The Seattle Gastrointestinal Program Project will investigate the role of oxidative damage in pancreatitis and chronic ulcerative colitis. Researchers aim to develop screening tests for pancreatic cancer and more sensitive early detection methods for colon cancer.
Jefferson Physician Warns Further Study Of DHEA's Safety Needed
DHEA supplements, believed to have anti-aging properties, may stimulate the production of IGF-1, increasing prostate cancer risk. Dr. Goldberg recommends monitoring serum DHEA, PSA, and IGF-1 levels for men taking DHEA supplements.
Cattle Diets Could Control E. Coli Danger
Researchers at Cornell University discovered that feeding cattle hay for five days before slaughter can reduce acid-resistant E. coli infections in humans. This simple change in diet can cut the risk of E. coli contamination, which causes over 20,000 annual infections and 200 deaths in the US.
Low-Fat Diet Alone Reversed Type 2 Diabetes In Mice
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that a low-fat diet can reverse type 2 diabetes in mice by reducing insulin and glucose levels independently of weight loss. The study suggests that foods high in fat, not sugar, are responsible for the onset of diabetes.
Science Article Criticizes Federal Policy Regarding Lead Exposure And Children's Health
Expert Bruce P. Lanphear argues that federal standards ignore existing scientific evidence and fail to protect inner-city children from lead poisoning. He proposes a primary prevention approach, focusing on eliminating residential lead hazards before exposure, to mitigate the harmful effects of low-level lead exposure.
Cyclosporin Appears Effective In Treating Heart Disease
Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have found that cyclosporin can prevent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in rats and mice. This is an inherited form of heart disease affecting one in 500 individuals, characterized by cardiac hypertrophy.
Scientists Find New Clues About Fatal Childhood Disease, Ataxia Telangiectasia
Researchers have found that the ATM protein, mutated in A-T, acts as a key regulator of cell division after DNA damage, leading to increased cancer risk. The study provides new insights into how cells form tumors and may lead to new treatments for A-T and other neurological disorders.