Brightsurf Science News & Current Events
October 14, 2000
Blooming health thanks to a frog
In the October 15 issue of the scientific journal Genes & Development, Dr.
Gender differences in private substance abuse treatment retention
In the October 15 issue of the scientific journal Genes & Development, Dr.
Gender differences in private substance abuse treatment retention
- Longer stays in alcohol and drug treatment lead to better post-treatment results.
Routine screening for endometrial cancer unnecessary for tamoxifen users
Women taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer receive no benefit from routine screening for endometrial cancer, a known risk associated with the drug.
Mylotarg antibody targeted chemotherapy shows new potential for patients with acute myeloid leukaemia
Clinical data reveal that Mylotarg® (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) shows promising treatment potential for patients over 60 with first relapse acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) 1 and may also be effective in enabling AML patients to receive additional post-remission therapy.
NIDA researchers find that animals exposed to marijuana's active component will self-administer the drug
Scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) have demonstrated that laboratory animals will self- administer marijuana's psychoactive component, THC (delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol), in doses equivalent to those used by humans who smoke the drug.
Searching for new medications to treat alcoholism- Naltrexone is a prescription medication taken by mouth that helps reduce drinking in alcoholics.
Medical research protocols should be completely overhauled
The ethical criteria for medical research need to be completely overhauled.
Range of medical equipment carried in UK front line ambulances varies considerably
The range of medical equipment carried by front line ambulances varies considerably across the UK, shows a survey of all 39 ambulance services in Pre-Hospital Immediate Care.
Genetic defect in sporadic cases of the lung disorder pulmonary hypertension
At least one in four patients with the sporadic form of the lung disease primary pulmonary hypertension shares the same genetic defect as those with the familial form shows new research in the Journal of Medical Genetics.
Tracking a genetic basis for alcohol-related hypertension- Hypertension (high blood pressure) leads to strokes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease.« October 13, 2000 | PreviousNext | October 15, 2000 »
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) leads to strokes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease.
- Naltrexone is a prescription medication taken by mouth that helps reduce drinking in alcoholics.
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