The Project Link program combines innovative treatments with a culturally diverse staff and close cooperation with the criminal justice system to improve patients' lives. Participants spent an average of 45 days in jail and 8 days in the hospital, compared to 104 and 114 days respectively before entering the program.
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) will review testing recommendations for future studies on DNA-based therapies, dietary supplements, and occupational chemicals. The agenda includes discussion of DNA-derived vaccines, gene therapies, and radio frequency radiation emissions from cellular phones.
Researchers identify a component of Chilean tarantula venom that specifically blocks stretch-activated channels, implicated in various physiological processes. This peptide toxin shows promise in treating conditions such as congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and brain tumors.
A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study found that shorter hospital stays may actually increase the likelihood of breastfeeding. The research suggests that giving clinicians and mothers more decision-making power over discharge timing can support breastfeeding, even in cases where risk factors suggest otherwise.
Research suggests that rising CO2 levels may cause a 40% reduction in coral reef growth over the next 65 years. The team found no evidence of acclimation to reduced carbonate levels, highlighting the negative impact on coral reefs. This finding has significant implications for the increasing vulnerability of many reefs to other stressors.
The symposium aims to strengthen research relationships between university scientists and industry experts in the rapidly growing field of polymers. Robert Waymouth will deliver three lectures on polyolefin catalysis and its applications.
A new study links high hostility levels to an increased risk of coronary artery calcification and heart disease in young adults. The researchers found that those with higher hostility scores were nearly 3 times more likely to develop coronary artery calcification than those with lower scores.
Recent safety studies by the National Toxicology Program will be reviewed by a public meeting on May 18. The studies include chloral hydrate, napthalene, and indium phosphide.
A new study by Northwestern University Medical School researchers found that high blood sugar levels are associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer death. The study analyzed data from nearly 40,000 men and women who were screened for cardiovascular disease risk and followed up for an average of 25 years.
Patients with generalized social phobia can benefit from long-term sertraline HCl treatment to prevent relapse and reduce symptoms. The study found that continued use of sertraline significantly reduced the risk of relapse compared to placebo, while also improving quality of life.
A new UF study contradicts dire predictions that prenatal cocaine exposure leads to misbehavior in toddlers. Researchers found no significant behavioral problems in cocaine-exposed children, suggesting poverty and environment may be the cause.
The conference brings together theoreticians and practitioners to discuss the application of algorithms in industry. Experts share their experiences and knowledge on topics such as enabling algorithm use, repository development, and meeting specific client needs.
The AAPS Workshop on Analytical Methods Post Approval Changes and Packaging Post Approval Changes brings together experts to discuss scientific issues related to post-approval changes. Speakers will explore viable approaches to predict the impact of these changes on drug quality.
Two studies in Annals of Internal Medicine explore cost-effectiveness of statins on specific populations. Statin therapy was found to be reasonably cost-effective for patients aged 75-84 years old with a history of heart attack, increasing life expectancy by four months while costing $18,800 per quality-adjusted life year. Cost-effecti...
Dr. Kisilevsky and his team aim to develop agents that prevent protein-carbohydrate binding, effectively inhibiting malaria parasite infection. The project builds on expertise gained in amyloid and Alzheimer's research, exploring novel ideas at a molecular level.
A large clinical trial is underway at UCSF to study a combination drug therapy for osteoporosis, using recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-84) and alendronate. The trial aims to combine agents that speed up bone formation and resorption with those that slow down resorption, resulting in a net gain of bone strength.
Researchers have successfully created genetically engineered mice that cannot produce their own vitamin C, a nutrient essential for growth and healthy tissues. These 'humanized' mice will aid in understanding vitamin C's role in diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
Barbara Fredrickson's broaden-and-build model asserts that positive emotions broaden thinking and action, creating an upward spiral that builds strength, character, and health. Her research shows positive emotions reduce cardiovascular activity and increase psychological resilience.
The Virginia Heritage Project will create an integrated database of thousands of tagged finding aids describing the history and culture of African-Americans in Virginia. Researchers can access primary sources online, saving time and money.
A study by Princeton researchers estimates that 8-18 million Americans may identify with more than one race in the 2000 census, several times greater than previous estimates. The vast majority of likely multiple race respondents chose 'White' when faced with the traditional single-response race question.
The two-part documentary series explores how West Virginia became a separate state, with equal support for northern and southern causes. The series highlights the military actions and events that led to West Virginia's secession from Virginia and its subsequent development as a distinct state.
A new study reveals that older Latina women are at a higher risk of having low birth weight infants, contradicting previous assumptions. The research, which analyzed data from over 220,000 Mexican-origin Latina women, found that maternal age was a significant factor in determining infant birth weights.