Charity News from Monday, Dec. 1, 2003Catholic Organizations Join Forces in Fight Against AIDS on World AIDS DayCatholic Relief Services | On this annual World AIDS Day, Catholic Relief Services is working with Catholic organizations around the world to fight the battle against HIV/AIDS. CRS is making the provision of care to AIDS-affected persons an immediate agency priority. Women Take Advantage of Early Genetic Counseling in Making Breast Cancer Surgery Decisions City of Hope | A new study suggests that offering genetic cancer risk assessment—genetic counseling and BRCA gene testing—to women soon after they are diagnosed with breast cancer significantly influences their choices about surgery to avoid a second breast cancer. Chemicals in Red Wine and Grape Seeds May Benefit Breast Cancer Treatment, Study Finds City of Hope | Certain chemicals found in high levels in red wine and grape seeds block the formation of estrogen, a key step in breast cancer tumor development, and could be useful in breast cancer treatment, according to research published in Cancer Research. Teddy Bear Ball Benefits Duke Children's Hospital Duke University Medical Center | The 14th annual Duke Children's Teddy Bear Ball will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Durham Marriott at the Civic Center. All proceeds from the event benefit the Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center. Obesity Risks Add to Complications of Gastric Bypass Duke University Medical Center | The same health risks that make morbidly obese patients eligible for gastric bypass surgery also leave them susceptible to complications during and after the procedure, according to a five-year imaging study led by a Duke radiologist. Duke Cardiologists Offer New View Of Link Between Aging, Atherosclerosis Duke University Medical Center | The exceptions have always fascinated Duke University Medical Center cardiologist Pascal Goldschmidt, M.D. In the case of atherosclerosis, they might hold a key to a new way of looking at the link between aging and the disease process in general. Emory Healthcare Puts Its Heart Into American Heart Association Heart Walk: $427,400 Surpasses Fundraising Goal Emory University | Emory cardiologists and scientists are known throughout the world as leaders in researching and treating cardiovascular disease -- and on November 16, Emory Healthcare employees from all departments joined friends, families and patients. Emory University, GlaxoSmithKline, and National Institute of Mental Health Create Partnership To Develop New Treatments for Depression Emory University | A team of scientists from Emory University School of Medicine, GlaxoSmithKine, and the National Institute of Mental Health will work together to accelerate the development of drugs to treat depression and other mood disorders. Yerkes Researchers Discover Natural Brain Chemical Reduces Effects Of Cocaine Emory University | Researchers have shown that CART peptide, a chemical that occurs naturally in both the rodent and human brain, reduces some effects of cocaine when additional amounts are administered to the region of the brain associated with reward and addiction. Costello to lead Stanford School of Medicine communication efforts Stanford University School of Medicine | Paul Costello has been named chief of Communication & Public Affairs at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Philip Pizzo, MD, dean of the medical school, announced today. Costello will join Stanford Jan. 7, 2004. Fitness program gets patients moving toward a healthier lifestyle University of Michigan Health System | Get more exercise and eat a well-balanced diet – it's common advice that health care providers give many of their patients during annual physicals and other medical appointments. Surviving childhood leukemia University of Michigan Health System | Recent advances in childhood leukemia treatment have given more children like Angela a greater chance of life after cancer. Only 20 years ago, children diagnosed with leukemia had a 50 percent survival rate. Today, the cure rate is 85% and climbing. Remarkable surgery removes huge tumor from behind youth’s face University of Michigan Health System | Surgeons at UMHS are using a technique to remove tumors without lifting the brain – thereby limiting the risk of brain damage, but also preventing any noticeable scars or damage to the patient's sense of smell. New shoe insole design decreases the risk of serious foot infection for diabetics University of Michigan Health System | More than 60 percent of all non-traumatic lower-limb amputations in the United States occur among people with diabetes — a disease that causes many complications due to the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin. Don’t let holiday reveling take a wrong turn with alcohol misuse University of Michigan Health System | In general, alcohol-related crashes result in more severe injuries. Two of the main reasons for this are that alcohol-related crashes usually occur at higher rates of speed, and victims of these crashes are often not wearing seatbelts. CT scans accurately find cancers and other problems in urinary systems of high-risk patients University of Michigan Health System | A 15-minute CT scan may be all it takes to find tiny cancers, stones and other problems in the kidneys, bladders and urinary tracts of high-risk patients, potentially saving them from many additional tests, and from delayed detection and treatment. Computer-assisted breast imaging systems may help find cancers, tell them from benign growths University of Michigan Health System | New computerized systems that give doctors a "second pair of eyes" for looking at mammograms and other breast scans are showing great promise for detecting breast cancer, distinguishing it from benign problems without a biopsy, and tracking changes. Bionic eyes? Implanted telescope offers hope for those with macular degeneration University of Michigan Health System | While there is no cure for macular degeneration, the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center is studying a new procedure that may bring improved sight – and quality of life – to patients suffering from this debilitating eye condition. Johnston to Become Genetics Society President Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis | Mark Johnston, Ph.D., professor and interim chair of genetics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will become president of the Genetics Society of America (GSA) on Jan. 1, 2004. Johnston will have a one-year term as president. Kenneth Ludmerer Receives Prestigious AAMC Award Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis | The prestigious award, which recognizes extraordinary individual contributions to medical schools and the national medical education community, was announced in November at the AAMC's 114th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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