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Mental Health Problems More Common in Kids Who Feel Racial Discrimination |
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Written by Amy Albin - UCLA
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Tuesday, 28 April 2009 |
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Los Angeles, California - A new multicenter study involving UCLA and the RAND Corp. has found that perceived racial or ethnic discrimination is not an uncommon experience among fifth-grade students and that it may have a negative effect on their mental health. |
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Microsoft Introduces Groundbreaking Technology for Life Sciences |
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Written by IV Post
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Tuesday, 28 April 2009 |
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Boston, Massachusetts - At the Bio-IT World Conference & Expo, Microsoft Corp. introduced Amalga Life Sciences, a new software system designed to transform healthcare and life science research data into the critical knowledge needed for the discovery of new personalized treatments. |
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National Cancer Institute's Plan to Accelerate Cancer Research Announced |
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Written by IV Post
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Sunday, 26 April 2009 |
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Denver, Colorado - At the American Association for Cancer Research 100th Annual Meeting 2009 in Denver, National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director John E. Niederhuber, M.D., announced major details, such as funding more grants, development of a platform for personalized cancer care, and an accelerated cancer genetics program, that will move cancer research forward in this new economic environment. NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). |
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Researchers Discover Potential Functional Role of Genetic Variation in Prostate Cancer Risk |
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Written by IV Post
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Sunday, 26 April 2009 |
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Washington, DC - Researchers have described how a common genetic variation may be involved in the development of prostate cancer. The variant occurs in a gene known to be involved in prostate function. The study, which included a team of researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, uncovered how a small change in the DNA of the gene impacts the biology of prostate cancer risk. |
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Cancer Survival Rates Rise Across Ireland |
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Written by Queen's University
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Sunday, 26 April 2009 |
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Dublin, Northern Ireland - Survival rates for cancer are continuing to rise even though the number of cases being diagnosed is increasing, an all-Ireland report launched reveals. |
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Radiation Device in the Breast Reduces Complications for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients |
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Written by UC San Diego
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Sunday, 26 April 2009 |
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San Diego, California - A new study shows that the SAVI™ applicator, a small, expandable device inserted inside the breast to deliver partial breast irradiation, carries a low infection risk, a potential complication of such devices. The research, led by radiation oncologists and surgeons at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center and Fort Myers, Florida-based 21st Century Oncology, also indicates that other complications such as persistent, symptomatic seromas, pockets of fluid that build with the use of internal radiation devices may be less likely to occur than with other devices. |
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Blueprint for Healthier Healthcare IT |
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Written by Microsoft
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Wednesday, 22 April 2009 |
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Bilbao, Spain - Small budgets. Outdated technology. Pressing regulatory issues. Critical information scattered among multiple organizations. Employees squeezed for time. When it comes to challenges in combining technology with business, the healthcare industry stands out. |
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