17Apr/13

Lance's samples showed steroids in '99 – Independent Online (blog)


Independent Online (blog)

Lance’s samples showed steroids in ’99
Independent Online (blog)
Paris – Lance Armstrong returned four samples with traces of banned corticosteroids in the 1999 Tour de France, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Wednesday, although the governing body added it did not handle them as positive tests.
International Cycling Union face renewed criticism after memo shows Lance Telegraph.co.uk
Cycling: UCI defends lack of action against ArmstrongIrish Independent
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has defended itself after it confirmed BBC News
road.cc –Newstalk ZB –Outside Magazine
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17Apr/13

Genetic profile predicts post-chemo cancer survival – CNN International


TIME

Genetic profile predicts post-chemo cancer survival
CNN International
They then compared how these genes reacted to 99 different anti-cancer drugs and found eight genes that showed a strong correlation to an elevated response to five chemotherapy agents — dasatinib, docetaxel, erlotinib, everolimus and paclitaxel.
Survival After Chemotherapy, Influenced by Patient’s GenesDaily Press

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17Apr/13

Child neurodevelopment unaffected by exposure to multiple course of antenatal … – Ob.Gyn. News Digital Network

Child neurodevelopment unaffected by exposure to multiple course of antenatal
Ob.Gyn. News Digital Network
SAN FRANCISCO – Giving more than one course of antenatal corticosteroids to prevent preterm birth does not appear to benefit or harm offspring in the longer term, according to a follow-up analysis of the randomized MACS trial. In the trial, 1,724

17Apr/13

Researchers: Gene regenerates heart tissue, critical finding for heart failure … – EurekAlert (press release)


Science Codex

Researchers: Gene regenerates heart tissue, critical finding for heart failure
EurekAlert (press release)
DALLAS – April 17, 2013 – Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a specific gene that regulates the heart’s ability to regenerate after injuries. The function of the gene, called Meis1, in the heart was not known previously. The
Gene could rejuvenate old heartsTelegraph.co.uk
Gene Controls Regeneration of Heart TissueVoice of America

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