A reduction in intensity of the conditioning regimen prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation does not significantly reduce overall survival and allows adequate disease control in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), researchers report in the November 1st issue of Blood. Reuters Health Information
Genetic factors contribute to clot structure and function which, in turn, influence cardiovascular disease risk, according to a report in the December issue of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. Reuters Health Information
Protection from cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunodeficient mice can be achieved via adoptive transfer of memory B cells, according to German and US researchers Reuters Health Information
Studies suggest that using Natriuretic Peptides in the Emergency Department can eliminate the need for other, more expensive tests. How else can knowing Natriuretic Peptides help your patients? Journal of the American College of Cardiology
The delayed healing of skin wounds often seen in individuals with diabetes appears to be caused in part by abnormal expression of gap junction proteins, also called connexins (Cxs). Further, a novel treatment using a connexin-specific antisense gel has potential therapeutic value, according to a report by British researchers in the November issue of Diabetes. Reuters Health Information
The Canadian government-owned nuclear reactor at Chalk River, Ontario, was back in service on Sunday morning and expected to begin producing medical isotopes within four days, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd said. Reuters Health Information
Murine studies indicate that a novel nitric oxide (NO) donor, LA419, may reduce myocardial hypertrophy, a strong risk factor for cardiovascular events, without affecting the systemic circulation, according to Spanish researchers. Reuters Health Information
Scientists from New York report the discovery of a previously unknown gene family that plays a key role in whether or not cells store fat, a discovery that could lead to new approaches to obesity and related diseases, they say. Reuters Health Information
Prostatic acidic phosphatase (PAP), an enzyme produced by the prostate gland and contained in the semen, may increase the risk of HIV infection, German researchers said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
In this review and commentary: New data on treatment of CA MRSA; revised vancomycin mean inhibitory concentration breakpoints for S aureus; and multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter. Medscape HIV/AIDS
