EU-funded researchers use gene therapy to slow brain disease
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The brain disease X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) can be treated with a combination of gene therapy and blood stem cell therapy, new EU-funded research shows. The research is part of the X-ALD (X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy: pathogenesis, animal models and therapy) project, which received EUR 1.8 million under the 'Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health' Thematic area of the EU's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6).
85% of Online Europeans Use the Internet for Health Information
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International Diabetes Federation drives global action ahead of World Diabetes Day
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In many countries, November is diabetes awareness month, with November 14 - World Diabetes Day - the most significant date on the diabetes calendar. The need to increase diabetes awareness grows ever year with the increasing impact of the disease worldwide.
European Partnership for Action against Cancer
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Advanced Semantic Knowledge-Based Bio-Medical Search Solution
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A web browser that can understand technical terms in life sciences and automatically find additional resources and services has been developed by European researchers. It could lead to a new generation of intelligent search engines. The life sciences community has built numerous databases - such as for gene sequencing and information about diseases - that are available to researchers as 'grid' services.
Cleveland Clinic Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2010
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The purpose of Cleveland Clinic's annual "Top 10 Medical Innovations" is to share the perspective on what innovations would help to re-shape health care in the next year. Top 10 are representing the final results of a rigorous selection process when clinicians and researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have been asked: "What game-changing medical technology, device, or therapy do you see breaking through in 2010?"
Health 2.0 on the Rise - 35% of U.S. Adults Use Social Media for Medical Information
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