Monoclonal antibodies may halt transplant rejection in mice
Stanford researchers report one-dose monoclonal antibodies produced permanent tolerance to pancreatic islet grafts in diabetic mice, potentially freeing patients from lifelong anti rejection drugs. The study shows temporary depletion of helper T cells prevents immune recognition, with lasting islet function in the liver. Further work in monkeys aims toward human trials in years.
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Washington
Stanford University Medical School
C. Garrison Fathman
Fathman
Science
Judith A. Shizuru
Paul Lacy
Washington University
St. Louis
Stanford
Shizuru
Alcohol related veteran deaths far higher than death records show
A study of 450 young Army veterans finds alcohol involvement in 133 deaths, six times more than death certificates indicate. Researchers say limited blood alcohol data at death and new autopsy recommendations could improve mortality data and reduce medical errors.
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Chicago
U.S
Daniel J. Pollock
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Pollock
United States
AMA
Council On Scientific Affairs
Jack P. Strong
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
New Orleans
Genital warts labeled potentially serious disease warns doctors
Dr. Alvin Friedman Kien of New York University Medical Center notes condylomata acuminata or genital warts cause three times as many visits as herpes. Warts spread by sexual contact, are linked to cervical cancer risk, and require professional treatment to reduce danger. Regular Pap smears advised for women with recurrent warts.
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Alvin Friedman-Kien
New York University Medical Center
Friedman-Kien
Red Cross buys station wagon to aid Frederick residents
Frederick County Red Cross purchases a nine seat station wagon to shuttle residents to Baltimore and Washington hospitals. The vehicle funded by community gifts and memorials, with United Way covering gas and maintenance, supports a volunteer driver network and medical transport for 92 patients last year. Call for volunteer drivers and rider coordination is listed.
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Frederick County Red Cross
Frederick County
American Red Cross
Baltimore/ Washington
Red Cross
Reidents of
Frederick
Layonne Radonovich
Radonovich
United Way
Johns Hopkins Hospital
George Washington University
NIH
Washington
Martinsburg
W. Va
Transportation Service
Frederick City
Dana Bowie
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