May
Common transplant drug inhibits breast cancer growth, UNC laboratory study shows
Thu, May 26, 2011 — Tacrolimus, a drug that is commonly used to prevent organ transplantation rejection, inhibits breast cancer growth in pre-clinical studies. The finding from UNC scientists was reported in the May 26 Public Library of Science.
UNC study: Pelvic widening continues throughout a person’s lifetime
Wed, May 25, 2011 — A study by UNC researchers finds surprising evidence that the pelvis continues to grow wider even after people stop growing taller. This increase in pelvic width may account for a significant portion of the weight gain that many people experience as they get older.
UNC study examines NC cancer patient emergency department visits
Mon, May 23, 2011 — The UNC team used a statewide database to collect information on over 35,000 Emergency department (ED) visits. They learned that the top three problems that brought patients to the ED were related to pain, respiratory distress, and gastrointestinal issues (mostly nausea and vomiting).
Consortium identifies genome regions that could influence severity of cystic fibrosis
Mon, May 23, 2011 — A team of researchers, including a number from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, have pinpointed regions of the genome that contribute to the debilitating lung disease that is the hallmark of cystic fibrosis.
Preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS with humanized BLT mice
Wed, May 18, 2011 — A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine further validates the use of humanized BLT mice in the fight to block HIV transmission.
Family House Diaries: A New Heart + A New Kidney = A New Life
Wed, May 18, 2011 — A new heart and a new kidney give a 28-year-old Wilson woman, unwell since age 7, a second chance at life. Crystal Sharpe becomes the 11th recipient of a heart and kidney transplant at UNC Hospitals.
N.C. Children's Hospital ranked as one of the nation’s best
Tue, May 17, 2011 — North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC Hospitals has been ranked in six of 10 U.S. News Media Group’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” ranking categories, including a Top 10 ranking in pulmonology — the only top 10 ranking achieved by any children’s hospital in North Carolina.
Cell rigidity linked to activity in proteins associated with cancer
Mon, May 16, 2011 — Innovative collaboration between physics and cell biology demonstrates pathway.
UNC-led international study shows early treatment with antiretroviral therapy prevents HIV transmission
Thu, May 12, 2011 — World-leading HIV expert and study leader, Myron Cohen, M.D., available to speak on landmark findings
The skinny on fat: Debate rages on pros, cons of low-fat diet
Wed, May 11, 2011 — In recent years a fierce debate has raged among nutrition experts over the wisdom of prevailing dietary guidelines that emphasize eating less saturated fat. Two experts from the UNC Department of Nutrition cut through the chatter and explain what you can do to eat healthy.
Team pinpoints role of key protein in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Tue, May 10, 2011 — A team based at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has established a connection between a known cancer gene called KRAS and a protein called Pim-1 kinase.
Test for colon cancer screening beneficial for some seniors, but not for many others
Mon, May 9, 2011 — A new study of U.S. veterans ages 70 and older finds that the healthiest get the most benefit from current colon cancer screening methods. However, for many less healthy veterans the burdens of screening may outweigh the benefits.
UNC research highlights at 2011 Digestive Disease Week
Mon, May 9, 2011 — Digestive Disease Week (DDW) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
Normal stem cells made to look and act like cancer stem cells
Thu, May 5, 2011 — Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, after isolating normal stem cells that form the developing placenta, have given them the same properties of stem cells associated with an aggressive type of breast cancer.
UNC scientist receives grant to address lung cancer disparities
Samuel Cykert, MD, has received a $1.8 million five-year grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to study “Lung Cancer Surgery: Decisions Against Life Saving Care.”
real doctors, real people — John Steege
Wed, May 4, 2011 — Dr. John Steege, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UNC and Director of the Division of Advanced Laparoscopy and Pelvic Pain, is learning to use his skilled surgeon's hands in a different way: traditional woodworking.
Brain enlargement in autism due to brain changes occurring before age 2
Mon, May 2, 2011 — A study by UNC researchers finds that children with autism who had enlarged brains at age 2 continued to have enlarged brains at ages 4 and 5. However, this increased brain growth did not continue beyond age 2.
