Curing Death by Curing Aging - October 2008 Archives

Highly specialized, minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer allows patient to go home sooner (10/31/2008)

Video-assisted thoracic surgery offers comprehensive cancer removal compared to open surgery ...> Full Article

Clock-shifts affect risk of heart attack (10/31/2008)

Adjusting the clocks to summer time on the last Sunday in March increases the risk of myocardial infarction in the following week. In return, putting the clocks back in the autumn reduces the risk, albeit to a lesser extent. ...> Full Article

New study indicates that exercise prevents fatty liver disease (10/31/2008)

A new study indicates that the negative effects of skipping exercise can occur in a short period. The researchers found that a sudden transition to a sedentary lifestyle can quickly lead to symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (hepatic steatosis), which affects at least 75 percent of obese people. ...> Full Article

Researchers develop safer, more effective TB vaccine for HIV-positive people (10/30/2008)

TB is the leading cause of death worldwide for HIV-positive individuals ...> Full Article

If the diabetes has a direct carcinogenetic effect? (10/30/2008)

The association of type 2 diabetes mellitus with solid tumors, and particularly with hepatocellular carcinoma, has been long suspected and several studies have reported increased mortality rates for neoplastic diseases in patients with DM2. A group investigated the relationships between DM2 and risk of HCC in a large population based case-control study. ...> Full Article

Candidate markers for gastric cancer (10/30/2008)

To isolate and identify differentially expressed proteins between gastric cancer tissues and paired normal tissues by two-dimensional electrophoresis and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. ...> Full Article

A potential targets for the prevention or treatment of esophageal carcinoma (10/30/2008)

Livin may be essential for survival of certain cancer cells. Vascular endothelial growth factor is a potent mitogen for endothelial cells, and its expression has been correlated with increased tumor angiogenesis. Over-expression of Livin and VEGF contributes to the pathogenesis of esophageal carcinoma. Level of VEGF has positive correlation with Livin. Livin and VEGF played such an inter-enhancement role in the progress of esophageal carcinoma. ...> Full Article

Researchers discover new way to attack some forms of leukemia (10/29/2008)

The groundbreaking research is published online in the Journal of Biological Chemistry ...> Full Article

Stress may make you itch (10/28/2008)

Current research suggests that stress may activate immune cells in your skin, resulting in inflammatory skin disease. ...> Full Article

Green tea may delay onset of type 1 diabetes (10/27/2008)

A powerful antioxidant in green tea may prevent or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes ...> Full Article

Post-cardiac arrest care key to survival (10/26/2008)

Medical care after cardiac arrest can lower the death rate and improve functional outcome for patients. Many aspects of the post cardiac arrest syndrome are treatable. ...> Full Article

Unraveling the genetic picture of lung cancer (10/26/2008)

A study seeking possible cancer genes elucidated the mutations and the genetic pathways activated in the most common form of lung cancer - lung adenocarcinoma - and could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment ...> Full Article

Novel marker of colon cancer (10/25/2008)

Colon cancer ranks second of all gastrointestinal malignant tumors, it is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Until now, several molecules have been reported to play an important role in gastroenterological tumorigenesis and tumor metastasis, but the molecular mechanisms involved tumor development and progression still remain unclear in colon cancer. ...> Full Article

Scientists unlock secret of death protein's activation (10/25/2008)

May lead to drugs that force cancer cells to self-destruct ...> Full Article

Study shows how antibiotic sets up road block to kill bacteria (10/24/2008)

Scientists have taken a critical step toward the development of new and more effective antibacterial drugs by identifying exactly how a specific antibiotic sets up a road block that halts bacterial growth. ...> Full Article

Research identifies new link between tart cherries and risk factors for heart disease (10/24/2008)

Research shows 'super fruit' lowered body fat, total weight and inflammation ...> Full Article

Novel Type of Antibody Potently Inhibits HIV Infection (10/23/2008)

A small antibody fragment that is highly effective in neutralizing HIV by preventing the virus from entering cells ...> Full Article

Can Exercise Prevent a Severe Stroke? (10/23/2008)

A new study shows that people who are physically active before suffering a stroke may have less severe problems as a result and recover better compared to those who did not exercise before having a stroke. ...> Full Article

3-D Doppler Ultrasound Helps Identify Breast Cancer (10/22/2008)

Three-dimensional (3-D) power Doppler ultrasound helps radiologists distinguish between malignant and benign breast masses ...> Full Article

New Study Proves Red Grapes Help Fight Off Cancer (10/22/2008)

It's long been known that drinking red grape juice or wine has the potential to help fight off breast cancer. But a new study is the first to pinpoint one of the reasons why. ...> Full Article

Chronic inflammation can help nurture skin cancer, study shows (10/22/2008)

Inflammation, a frontline defense against infection or disease, can help nurture skin cancer ...> Full Article

Do cell phones increase brain cancer risk? (10/21/2008)

Major research initiatives are needed immediately to assess the possibility that using cellular phones may lead to an increased risk of brain tumors ...> Full Article

Research identifies type of vaccine that holds promise in protecting against TB (10/21/2008)

Researchers are one step closer to finding a vaccine that better protects against tuberculosis ...> Full Article

Bird flu vaccine protects people and pets (10/21/2008)

A single vaccine could be used to protect chickens, cats and humans against deadly flu pandemics ...> Full Article

Better beer: college team creating anti-cancer brew (10/20/2008)

College students often spend their free time thinking about beer, but some Rice University students are taking it to the next level. They're using genetic engineering to create beer that contains resveratrol, a chemical in wine that's been shown to reduce cancer and heart disease in lab animals. ...> Full Article

Bugs in the gut trigger production of important immune cells (10/20/2008)

The finding may lead to new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease ...> Full Article

Scientists discover bacteria that can cause bone infections (10/20/2008)

Scientists have discovered that a bone infection is caused by a newly described species of bacteria that is related to the tuberculosis pathogen. The discovery may help improve the diagnosis and treatment of similar infections ...> Full Article

Research Team Sheds Light on Immune System Suppression (10/19/2008)

Work Could Aid Development of New Treatments for Such Conditions as HIV, Measles, and Tuberculosis ...> Full Article

Brain scan study builds clearer picture of stroke damage (10/19/2008)

A study of brain scanning techniques could identify patients whose brain tissue can be rescued after a stroke. ...> Full Article

Design of a compound that stabilizes the main natural suppressor of tumors (10/19/2008)

The study on the p53 protein opens up a new strategy for the development of antitumor drugs. ...> Full Article

Pectin Power: Why Fruits And Vegetables May Protect Against Cancer's Spread (10/18/2008)

Scientists have found a new possible explanation for why people who eat more fruit and vegetables may gain protection against the spread of cancers. ...> Full Article

New approach to genetic testing could halve deaths from inherited bowel cancer (10/17/2008)

Changing the approach to genetic screening for cancers in Australia could effectively halve deaths caused by an inherited form of bowel cancer ...> Full Article

Scientists develop new cancer-killing compound from salad plant (10/16/2008)

Researchers have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects. ...> Full Article

Resveratrol, red wine compound linked to health, also found in dark chocolate and cocoa (10/15/2008)

Study shows resveratrol, the compound often associated with the health benefits of red wine, is also found in cocoa and dark chocolate products. ...> Full Article

Resveratrol prevents fat accumulation in livers of 'alcoholic' mice (10/15/2008)

Study shows substance found in grapes, red wine, peanuts, prevents alcoholic fatty liver by coordinating molecules that control fat metabolism ...> Full Article

Lack of vitamin D linked to Parkinson's disease (10/14/2008)

A majority of Parkinson's disease patients had insufficient levels of vitamin D ...> Full Article

Body's anti-HIV drug explained (10/14/2008)

Study reveals long-sought atomic structure of key enzyme and suggests new approach for drug development ...> Full Article

Vision loss more common in people with diabetes (10/14/2008)

Visual impairment appears to be more common in people with diabetes than in those without the disease ...> Full Article

Mouse Studies Suggest Daily Dose Of Ginkgo May Prevent Brain Cell Damage After A Stroke (10/13/2008)

Working with genetically engineered mice, researchers have shown that daily doses of a standardized extract from the leaves of the ginkgo tree can prevent or reduce brain damage after an induced stroke. ...> Full Article

On the trail of a targeted therapy for blood cancers (10/13/2008)

Exploring protein critical to blood cell development ...> Full Article

A link between mitochondria and tumor formation in stem cells (10/12/2008)

Researchers report on a previously unknown relationship between stem cell potency and the metabolic rate of their mitochondria - a cell's energy makers. Stem cells with more active mitochondria also have a greater capacity to differentiate and are more likely to form tumors. ...> Full Article

Researchers discover how infectious bacteria can switch species (10/12/2008)

Scientists have developed a rapid new way of checking for toxic genes in disease-causing bacteria which infect insects and humans. Their findings could in the future lead to new vaccines and anti-bacterial drugs. ...> Full Article

Scientists find new insight into genome of neglected malaria parasite (10/11/2008)

Scientists say the stealthy and increasingly debilitating Plasmodium vivax parasite deserves more attention. ...> Full Article

African-Americans May Be at Higher Risk of Stroke-Causing Brain Lesions (10/10/2008)

Cerebral microbleeds, which are small bleeds within the brain, appear to be more common in African-Americans than in Caucasians, increasing the likelihood of having a stroke ...> Full Article

Killing 'angry' immune cells in fat could fight diabetes (10/10/2008)

By killing off 'angry' immune cells that take up residence in obese fat and muscle tissue, researchers have shown that they can rapidly reverse insulin resistance in obese mice. ...> Full Article

New study re-emphasizes natural cocoa powder has high antioxidant content (10/10/2008)

Study also shows that Dutched cocoas retain significant levels of antioxidants ...> Full Article

One Dose of EPO May Halt Cell Suicide Following a Heart Attack (10/10/2008)

Molecular imaging agent reveals beneficial effects of tissue-protecting hormone ...> Full Article

Red Wine May Lower Lung Cancer Risk (10/9/2008)

Moderate consumption of red wine may decrease the risk of lung cancer in men ...> Full Article

Herbal Menopause Therapy a Good Fit for Breast Cancer Patients? (10/9/2008)

Researcher tests interactions of black cohosh and tamoxifen using unique model of breast cancer ...> Full Article

Closer to understanding how disease spreads (10/9/2008)

New research ishelping scientists have a better understanding of how pathogens move through a host. ...> Full Article

Hodgkin lymphoma - new characteristics discovered (10/9/2008)

Cytokines help tumor cells evade the immune system ...> Full Article

Battling cancer, one cell at a time (10/8/2008)

New research suggests that the identification and examination of key cell signaling events required for initiation and progression of cancer might be best accomplished at the single cell level. ...> Full Article

Structural Puzzle Connecting Cancer Drug and Sepsis Solved (10/8/2008)

A well-known anticancer drug also binds a protein in the human body that triggers sepsis ...> Full Article

Researchers Turn Cancer Friend into Cancer Foe (10/8/2008)

Scientists have created a peptide that binds to a protein that protects cancer cells from programmed cell death, and converts it into a cancer cell killer. ...> Full Article

New vaccines may not reduce TB incidence (10/8/2008)

Despite the potential of new vaccines to prevent TB, new research shows that the removal of one strain of TB can allow a previously suppressed strain to succeed. Consequently, a vaccination program could result in the proliferation of strains more likely to be, or become, drug resistant, and could even result in an increased prevalence of the disease. ...> Full Article

H. Pylori bacteria may help prevent some esophageal cancers (10/7/2008)

Some bacteria may help protect against the development of a type of esophageal cancer, known as adenocarcinoma ...> Full Article

New diagnostic test for rare leukemia appears to give faster results, study finds (10/7/2008)

A new twist on a well-known cell sorting technique may allow physicians to diagnose rare leukemias in hours instead of weeks ...> Full Article

Fewer Doses, Injection in Muscle Can Improve Anthrax Vaccine Regimen, National Study Shows (10/6/2008)

In the largest study ever conducted of an anthrax vaccine, researchers found they could achieve the same level of immune response, with fewer side effects, by giving the vaccine in the muscle rather than under the skin and by giving fewer doses. ...> Full Article

Very low doses of a T cell-engaging antibody produce tumor regression in cancer patients (10/6/2008)

Tumor regression is observed in patients at serum levels of blinatumomab, which are approximately five orders of magnitude lower than serum levels needed by conventional monoclonal antibodies for achieving tumor regression in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ...> Full Article

Breast cancer cells recycle to escape death by hormonal therapy (10/6/2008)

Many breast cancer cells facing potentially lethal antiestrogen therapy recycle to survive ...> Full Article

What HIV needs (10/5/2008)

Identification of human factors may yield novel therapeutic targets for HIV ...> Full Article

Study confirms colonoscopy associated with reduced colorectal cancer incidence (10/5/2008)

Incidence reduction in the proximal colon differs in magnitude and timing ...> Full Article

Scientists Trace a Novel Way Cells are Modified in Cancer (10/5/2008)

A splicing factor targets known cancer-related proteins ...> Full Article

Research team discovers brain pathway responsible for obesity (10/4/2008)

Researchers have found a messaging system in the brain that directly affects food intake and body weight. ...> Full Article

Liver transplant recipients almost 3 times more likely to develop cancer (10/4/2008)

Cancer incidence is higher among liver transplant recipients in Finland compared to the general population ...> Full Article

Scientists 'see' how HIV matures into an infection (10/3/2008)

Researchers have speculated about the process, but never known until now ...> Full Article

Saliva proteins could help detection of oral cancer (10/3/2008)

Clinicians could detect oral squamous cell carcinoma, a form of oral cancer, using a simple test that detects proteins in saliva ...> Full Article

Vitamin C supplements may reduce benefit from wide range of anti-cancer drugs (10/3/2008)

vitamin C appears to substantially reduce the effectiveness of anticancer drugs ...> Full Article

Groundbreaking Discovery May Lead to Stronger Antibiotics (10/2/2008)

Researchers Establish Landmark Technique to Decode Proteins in Cells ...> Full Article

Researchers identify mechanism used by gene to promote metastasis in human cancer cells (10/2/2008)

Researchers have discovered how a gene interacts with an important signaling protein to promote metastasis in human melanoma cells ...> Full Article

Breakthrough optical technology to assess colon cancer risk, accuracy (10/2/2008)

Researchers have discovered that fiber optic technology can for the very first time effectively measure blood levels in the colonic lining (mucosa) in humans, thus having potential applications for analyzing risk of colon cancer ...> Full Article

Colon cancer link to obesity uncovered (10/1/2008)

Study is first to connect obesity, genetics and colon cancer risk ...> Full Article

Novel approaches to heart disease and inflammation (10/1/2008)

Institute hopes modulating inflammation can take a bite out of heart disease ...> Full Article

Extra copies of EGFR gene signal poor prognosis for vulvar cancer (10/1/2008)

Targeted treatment of gene-amplified tumors may improve outcomes ...> Full Article

Embryo implantation offers insight into infertility (10/1/2008)

A process that governs embryo implantation in the womb in humans has been identified for the first time. ...> Full Article