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August 13, 2010 | |
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Research Extras
The WHSC publications website includes magazines and newsletters for all the professional schools. Search for Emory clinical trials. View WHSC research videos on numerous topics. Explore Emory's partnership with the Georgia Research Alliance Emory Health Now blog includes updates and perspectives on research, health care, education, and community, with videos and web links. Listen to archived Sound Science podcasts. |
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 Sagar Lonial, MD |
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| Sound Science: Clinical Trials Improving Survival in Multiple Myeloma Listen to Sound Science as oncologist Sagar Lonial, MD, describes his work to improve survival in multiple myeloma, a cancer that leads to unchecked growth of malignant cells in the bone marrow. Clinical trials to test new drugs and the way they are used are gradually extending the lives of these patients. Read more. . . |
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A magnetic iron nanoparticle |
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| Nanoparticles May Be Tools for Brain Tumor Imaging and Treatment Tiny coated particles of iron oxide that are linked to antibodies can detect molecules on the suface of brain tumor cells in mice. Because they have magnetic properties and toxic effects against the most deadly kind of brain tumor, these nanoparticles could be used to detect and treat tumors. Read more. . . |
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| New Report Highlights ACTSI Programs The Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) of Emory, and its partners Morehouse School of Medicine and Georgia Tech, is part of a national NIH consortium working to improve the way biomedical research is conducted across the country. A new publication provides details about ACTSI funding, partners, clinical research, and training. Read more. . . |
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 Sergei Dikalov, PhD |
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| Targeting Antioxidants Against Hypertension Despite the role of oxidative stress in many diseases, including hypertension and atherosclerosis, dietary antioxidant supplements have shown little benefit. Researcher Sergei Dikalov and colleagues have found that by targeting antioxidant molecules to the mitochondria in cells they can dramatically increase antioxidant effectiveness. Read more. . . |
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 Microneedle patch size compared to a fingertip |
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| Vaccine Patch With Dissolving Microneedles Could Simplify Immunizations A new vaccine delivery system based on hundreds of microscopic needles that dissolve into the skin could allow people without medical training to painlessly administer vaccines. The microneedle patch could eliminate the use of hypodermic needles and simplify large-scale immunization programs. Read more. . . |
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