Charity Wire: Medical Research http://www.charitywire.com/ Medical Research news updates. en-us Tue, 20 Jul 2004 12:57:06 GMT Charity Wire: Medical Research http://www.charitywire.com/images/poweredby.gif http://www.charitywire.com/ 116 24 Early Warning Signs May Signal Presence of Mild Cognitive Impairment http://www.charitywire.com/charity290/05871.html Sun, 18 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT Difficulties in performing more challenging cognitive tasks, such as managing one's finances and medications, preparing meals and traveling independently, could be early warning signs that indicate the presence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Molecular Motor Shuttles Key Protein In Response To Light http://www.charitywire.com/charity278/05902.html Fri, 16 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT In experiments with fruit flies, Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered how a key light-detecting molecule in the eye moves in response to changes in light intensity. Urban Sprawl Is a Public Health Problem, New Book Says http://www.charitywire.com/charity290/05870.html Fri, 16 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT Urban sprawl is taking a toll on Americans' hearts, lungs, air, drinking water, sense of community, psychological well-being and physical safety. $44.7 Million Gates Foundation Grant to Evaluate New Strategies to Fight HIV-Related Tuberculosis http://www.charitywire.com/charity278/05901.html Thu, 15 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a $44.7 million grant to support the Consortium to Respond Effectively to the AIDS-TB Epidemic (CREATE), which will conduct research on urgently needed strategies to control TB in high-risk communities. HIV Drug Effective for People with Recurring HIV Infection http://www.charitywire.com/charity280/05848.html Wed, 14 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT The longest-running study of a common HIV combination-drug treatment shows development of drug resistance is extremely uncommon, even in people who experienced viral rebound during the study. Cell Death Protein Has Surprising Role In Cell Migration http://www.charitywire.com/charity278/05899.html Tue, 13 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT By studying fruit fly ovaries, Johns Hopkins scientists have discovered that a protein known to block cell death also has the completely independent role of enabling normal cell movement. Nerve Cells' Powerhouse "Clogged" In Lou Gehrig's Disease http://www.charitywire.com/charity278/05900.html Tue, 13 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT By studying rodent models of the rare inherited form of Lou Gehrig's disease and tissue samples from a patient with the condition, scientists have discovered the evidence that damage to nerve cell powerhouses is responsible for these cells' death. Kuo Named New General Surgery Chief at Duke University Medical Center http://www.charitywire.com/charity280/05847.html Tue, 13 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT Paul C. Kuo, M.D., a hepatobiliary and transplant surgeon at Duke University Medical Center since 2000, has been named the new chief of the Division of General Surgery at Duke. Thermal Scanning Offers Promise of Early Arthritis Detection http://www.charitywire.com/charity280/05846.html Mon, 12 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT A device developed to scan computer circuit boards for defects can detect the earliest signs of hand osteoarthritis, researchers at Duke University Medical Center have found. Researchers Find that Gastric Bypass Reduces Hunger Hormone http://www.charitywire.com/charity290/05869.html Mon, 12 Jul 2004 05:00:00 GMT Appetite enhancing hormones called ghrelin are significantly reduced in severely obese patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery, according to Emory researchers.