New Way Found to Kill Pediatric Brain Tumors

Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized target, a protein called STAT3, at which they can aim new drugs for the treatment of cancer in neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes increased risk of benign and malignant brain tumors.

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FSMB Names Todd Phillips CFO

Todd Phillips, a financial manager with expertise in strategic business development for health organizations, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as CFO March 1.

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Washington and Lee University Economic Expert on Toyota

Washington and Lee University economist Michael Smitka says that Toyota’s current dilemma results from a perfect storm of factors that include rapid expansion that led to strained resources and wishful thinking, both amplied by a parochial management structure.

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Medical Expert Available Regarding FDA Expanding Rosuvastatin Use to People with Normal LDL Cholesterol

Dr. Christie Ballantyne is one of the world’s foremost experts on lipids, cholesterol and statins. His research has contributed to FDA approval for many of the stains on the market today, including Crestor.

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Single Gene Mutation Induces Endometrial Cancer

A mutation in a single gene can cause endometrial cancer that is responsive to a specific drug therapy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in an animal study.

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Depression and Lack of Concentration Do Not Necessarily Go Together

A recent review has found that depression does not always lead to memory problems or difficulties concentrating.

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Certain Genetic Profiles Associated With Recurrence-Free Survival for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

An analysis of genetic and clinical data for nearly 800 patients with non-small cell lung cancer has identified differences in genetic characteristics that are associated with age and sex specific patterns of increased or decreased recurrence-free survival, according to a study in the February 10 issue of JAMA.

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Study Identifies Factors Associated With Growth of Fetus in First Trimester and Subsequent Outcomes

Factors such as maternal high blood pressure and high hematocrit levels (the proportion of blood that consists of red blood cells) are associated with a greater likelihood of restricted fetal growth during the first trimester, with restricted growth linked to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study in the February 10 issue of JAMA.

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