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Allergology
In patients with persistent asthma, it is calculated an average lack of response in 30% of cases. In this NIH-sponsored study, researchers tried to establish whether the short-term response can, in some way, predict the response of prolonged administrations.
MedNews - Fri, 8 June 2007
http://mn.medsurfnews.com/
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Oncology
The experimental drug temsirolimus helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer than standard treatment, a new study says.
American Cancer Society - Thu, 7 June 2007
http://www.cancer.org/
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General Surgery
The most common medical cause of major blood loss is surgery, particularly cardiovascular procedures, liver transplantation and hepatic resection, and major orthopedic procedures. Excessive blood loss may also occur for other reasons, such as trauma. This article reviews the benefits of hemostatic drugs and considers the associated risk of adverse events, particularly thrombotic complications.
New England Journal of Medicine - Thu, 7 June 2007
http://www.nejm.org
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Cardiology
Biodegradable magnesium stents have been developed to treat blockages in coronary arteries, which can degrade within four months and achieve the same results as conventional stents
The Lancet - Thu, 7 June 2007
http://www.thelancet.com
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Oncology
At least 50 different subtypes of sarcoma exist, differentiated on the basis of histology and molecular characteristics. Jay Wunder and colleagues discuss the optimisation of conventional modalities and new technologies under development for management of sarcomas.
The Lancet Oncology - Thu, 7 June 2007
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc
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Oncology
Previous studies have suggested microvessel density (MVD) is a prognostic factor in patients with NSCLC, but results have been hampered by methodological inconsistencies.
The Lancet Oncology - Thu, 7 June 2007
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc
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Dietetics and Nutrition
An innovative approach is showing progress in addressing severe acute malnutrition, which affects an estimated 20 million children under the age of five worldwide.
World Health Organization - Thu, 7 June 2007
http://www.who.int
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Infectious Diseases
Like hobos on a train, HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, uses a pre-existing transport system to leave one infected cell and infect new ones.
Johns Hopkins Hospital - Thu, 7 June 2007
http://www.hopkinshospital.org
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Oncology
Lower doses of radiation may offer women the same level of protection from breast cancer recurrence with fewer side effects, researchers say.
American Cancer Society - Thu, 7 June 2007
http://www.cancer.org/
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Oncology
Radiotherapy plus hormone suppression prevents recurrence in patients with prostate cancer, and local control might be improved by escalated doses of radiotherapy.
The Lancet Oncology - Tue, 5 June 2007
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc