Substrate-Induced Conformational Studies Of The Hormone-Binding Domain Of The Human Breast Cancer Estrogen Receptor By Fluorine Nmr Estrogen has been shown to be involved in the progression of breast cancer, and the estrogen receptor (ER) has been implicated in reproductive cancers. This (Clarkson University) report addresses how the structure of the hormone-binding domain (HBD) of […]
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Regulation And Expression Of The Cell Adhesion Molecule, Cd44, In Human Breast Cancer This (University of Pittsburgh) report concerns the expression and regulation of the cell adhesion molecule, CD44, in human breast cancer. The laboratory has recently devised two potential gene therapeutic approaches, the utilization of alternative splicing as a control element in the chimeric […]
Kidney Transplants: Issues Related To Access And Equity On Waiting Lists This (Abt Health Care Research Foundation) report concerns a number of issues related to equity in access to waiting lists for a cadaveric kidney transplant, and investigates the transplant procedure itself. The presented information includes a survey of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, which […]
Near-Infrared Laser Light Of High Energy And Ultrashort Pulse Genetically-Induces Stress-Response Genes In The Dna Repair And Apoptosis Regulatory Pathways This (Air Force Academy) study shows potential human cell genetic damage from laser light. The use of laser light for targeting devices and weapons has sharply increased the likelihood that aircrew and support personnel will […]
Estimates Of The Use Of Non-Federal Short-Stay Hospitals In The U.S This (National Center for Health Statistics) report presents national estimates of the use of non-federal short-stay hospitals in the U.S. Estimates are given for: first-listed diagnoses; all-listed diagnoses; days of care for first-listed diagnosis; and all-listed procedures; by sex and age of patient and […]
The Role Of Bone Sialoproteins In Breast Cancer Osseous Metastasis The ability of certain human breast cancer cells (HBC) to metastasize to bone may be related to cellular expression of the small acidic sialoproteins: osteoprotein (OPN); and bone sialoprotein (BSP). Expression of these proteins may promote primary tumor cell invasion, and/or the development of bone […]
Effects Of Workplace Hazards On Female Reproductive Health – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health This (NIOSH) report looks at the many factors that can affect a woman’s reproductive health and her ability to produce healthy children. We know that the health of an unborn child can suffer if a woman fails to eat […]
Results Of The National Survey On Drug Use This extensive (University of Michigan) report presents national survey results on drug use for 1975-1999. The Table of Contents is as follows: Special in this Issue; Regular Features; Reports and Statistical Presentations: National Income and Product Accounts Tables; GDP and Other Major NIPA Series, 1927-2001; Errata: U.S. […]
Effects Of Glutamine Feeding On The Immune System This report from England (Oxford University) studies the effects of long-term supplementary feeding of glutamine versus a placebo on: some aspects of immune cell function; the incidence of infections; and on mood. Highly trained U.S. Air Force cadets, who are also elite runners, were selected for this […]
Tooth Loss: Biomedical And Psychosocial Risk Factors The purpose of this (University of Florida) project is to improve our understanding of oral health outcomes in diverse dentate adults. A sample of 873 persons is obtained at baseline, and is followed for a two-year period. A substantial amount of information is learned from this study regarding […]