Novel Structure Proteins Could Play A Role In Apoptosis Isoforms from Novel Structure Proteins (NSP), a new family of genes discovered by researchers in the Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular
Medicine in Temple University's College of Science and Technology, could be involved in apoptosis or programmed cell death.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comSoma Intimates Joins The Battle Against Ovarian Cancer Soma Intimates is passionate about helping women look and feel their best. On Saturday, July 26th Soma Intimates is scheduled to appear during the QVC Presents Super Saturday Live broadcast beginning at 2 PM (ET). QVC shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase Soma styles, including the Asana Crop Yoga Pant and Seam Free Fabulous Cami, at HALF Soma Intimates' suggested retail price with net proceeds benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comIdentification Of New Cellular Pathway Linked To Cancer May Enable Cells To Be Sensitized To Chemotherapy In the life of a cell, the response to DNA damage determines whether the cell is fated to pause and repair itself, commit suicide, or grow uncontrollably, a route leading to cancer. In a new study, published in the July 25th issue of Cell, scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have identified a way that cells respond to DNA damage through a process that targets proteins for disposal.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comHouse Expected To Send PEPFAR Reauthorization Legislation To Bush Thursday The House on Thursday is expected to approve a bill (HR 5501) to reauthorize the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief that was passed by the Senate last week, CQ Today reports. President Bush likely will sign the bill, which would authorize $48 billion for the program. "The bill before you is truly a compromise in the best sense of the word," Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said. Rep.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comAllergic Rhinitis Diagnosis And Treatment: New Guidelines For Primary Care Professionals Two complementary guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis are published in the August issue of the Allergy journal. These guidelines are the result of a close cooperation between scientists, primary care professionals, and patients' organisations. GA²LEN, Global Allergy and Asthma European Network contributed to the guidelines representing European research in the field.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comPerspective Pieces Address Coninsurance For Biologic Drugs, Genetic Nondiscrimination Law Perspective pieces in this week's New England Journal of
Medicine look at the
health insurance coverage structure for biologic
drugs and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Summaries of the pieces appear below.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNews From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation, July 24, 2008 TRANSPLANTATION: How to identify liver transplant recipients who no longer need
drugs A very small number of individuals who have had a liver transplant are able to stop taking
drugs that prevent the immune system from attacking their transplanted liver (immunosuppressants).
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