Experimental treatment reverts idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in rats
Scientists have discovered that an experimental treatment is very effective in stopping and reverting idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic progressive lung disease. ANI
Simple blood test to diagnose Parkinsons on the anvil
Soon a simple blood test would be able to diagnose Parkinsons, a disease that often impairs the persons motor skills and speech. ANI
Scientists working on mathematical models to predict spread of epidemics
Researchers at Kansas State University are working on a project called Epicenter, in order to develop novel mathematical models and simulation software for predicting the spread of epidemics. ANI
Depression worsens prognosis of HIV treatment
A new study has found that depression can severely worsen HIV treatment in patients. ANI
SWHR announces top five womens health stories of 2007
The Society for Womens Health Research has declared its top five womens health stories of 2007. ANI
How tuberculosis survives inside human defence cells
Using advanced genetic techniques, researchers are trying to understand the relationship between the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and the human immune system defence cells that engulf them. ANI
Light-activated platinum compound 80 times more powerful than similar cancer treatments
Researchers have found a new light-activated platinum-based compound is up to 80 times more powerful than other platinum-based anti-cancer drugs, and can use light activation to kill cancer cells in much more targeted way than similar treatments. ANI
Massage chairs, vibrating mouse may prevent computer-related injuries
Cornell University researchers are studying several innovative products, such as a message chair and a vibrating mouse, to determine whether they may help prevent back and other problems that result from sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time. ANI
Cancer stem cells may be the cause of brain tumours
Stem cells - commonly known as a source of biological rejuvenation - might be responsible for the growth and spread of cancer, for scientists have located cancer stem cells amongst the wildly dividing cells of a tumour. ANI