Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 8, 2009
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Neurologic Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
Protein Might One Day Prevent Blindness Researchers find it prolongs lives of key vision cells in mice Hormone Therapy May Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk Study included nearly 57,000 women who had been followed for about 15 years Melanoma Rates on the Rise in U.S. Increase could indicate an epidemic of skin cancer, researchers suggest New Drug May Work Better Against Chemo Side Effects Japanese testing reveals longer protection from nausea and vomiting First Americans Arrived on 2 Separate Paths Study may explain linguistic and cultural differences of native peoples Researchers Gain Insights Into Aging in Mice Finding might one day lead to extended life spans Preparing for a Chlorine Gas Disaster Study of S.C. accident could help other communities take necessary steps Doctors Urged to Screen Diabetics for Sleep Apnea Treatment may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease Early Elective C-Sections Produce Complications Babies delivered at 37 weeks have double the troubles of those born at 39 weeks
Gene Governs Response to Leukemia Chemotherapy Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is most common pediatric cancer Teen Birth Rate Up in 26 States in 2006 Highest rates in South, Southwest; lowest rates in Northeast, government reports Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 7, 2009
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
Study of Everest Climbers Questions Oxygen Use Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear Europe Unlikely to Meet Measles Goals: Report Suboptimum vaccination rates cast doubt on ability to eliminate disease by 2010 |