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Summer is officially here. Already temperatures are sky high and people are outside enjoying summer activities. But too much sun could have lasting effects.
The Neurological Foundation of New Zealand awarded more than $800,000 in research grants, travel grants and scholarships for its July 2009 funding round, announced on Friday, July 3. A further $300,000 was awarded under the University of Auckland, Centre for Brain Research Douglas Research Grant.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has announced that it will convene a guidance development group to formally review the recommendations relating to the diagnosis and removal of 'low risk' basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) in primary care in its guidance Improving Outcomes in Cancer for people with skin tumours including melanoma (2003).
A tightly controlled system of checks and balances ensures that a powerful tumor suppressor called p53 keeps a tight lid on unchecked cell growth but doesn't wreak havoc in healthy cells. In their latest study, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies suggest just how finely tuned the system is and how little it takes to tip the balance.
Cancerous tumors sometimes form at the site of chronic wounds or injury, but the reason why is not entirely clear. Now researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have engineered mice with a persistent wound-like skin condition, and the mice are helping them understand the tumor-promoting effects of long-standing wounds and injuries.
SALISBURY and mdash; When the waitstaff at Stripers Grille heard that an Amesbury 1-year-old was fighting for his life, they decided they had to do something. So, on Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. and mdash; usually the busiest and most lucrative night for servers at any restaurant and mdash; the entire waitstaff will donate 10 percent of their tips to the family of Nolan Michael Smith, the toddler ...
Title: Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain Category: Health News Created: 7/7/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/7/2009
Scientists at deCODE genetics (Nasdaq: DCGN) and academic colleagues from Europe and the United States today present in the journal Nature Genetics the discovery of common genetic risk factors for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) that affect people with fair and dark complexions alike.
Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows.
A tightly controlled system of checks and balances ensures that a powerful tumor suppressor called p53 keeps a tight lid on unchecked cell growth but doesn't wreak havoc in healthy cells. Scientists now show just how finely tuned the system is and how little it takes to tip the balance.
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