Key Molecular Regulator Of Cardiac Hypertrophy Identified By Scientists
December 10th, 2010
Scientists have identified a key molecular regulator of cardiac hypertrophy (enlargement of the heart) that may provide a therapeutic target for a major risk factor of heart failure and early death.
The researchers report in an upcoming edition of Nature Medicine that over-expression of the protein CIB1 (also called calmyrin) triggers biochemical processes that lead to […]
Patients who have an undetectable level of PSA after therapy have good chance of being cured
December 8th, 2010
Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers report that radiation therapy alone can reduce prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels below detectable amounts in prostate cancer patients. Patients who have an undetectable level of PSA after therapy have less chance of biochemical failure than other patients and a good chance
Too much screen time is bad for active kids too - health - 11 October 2010 - New Scientist
December 8th, 2010
Children who watch TV or play computer games for 2? hours or more a day are more likely to have poor concentration, behave badly and have difficulties relating to other people ??
Veterans Affairs Tries To Keep Up With Surge Of Need
December 5th, 2010
The Department of Veterans Affairs is experiencing a surge of treatment requests and disability claims as soldiers return from Iraq and Afghanistan, overwhelming VA clinics . The Christian Science Monitor reports "the VA is experiencing an unprecedented demand for its services. Among the roughly 2 million people who have deployed, there are some 300,000 […]
Troubled Teens And Depressed Kids: New European Research Shows How Qld Parenting Program Can Help
December 2nd, 2010
Two new European studies show how The University of Queensland’s Triple P - Positive Parenting Program can treat childhood depression and tame out-of-control teenagers.
The findings of the independent Belgian and Dutch research projects will be presented at Helping Families Change, an international parenting conference at The University of Queensland on Wednesday, February 17 and Thursday, […]