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Therapeutic cancer vaccines, which stimulate the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, are being used in combination with conventional chemotherapy with growing success

The biological scaffold that gives structure to a heart valve after its cellular material has been removed can be freeze-dried and stored for later use as a tissue-engineered replacement valve to treat a failing heart

Chronic neuropathic pain following a spinal cord injury is common and very difficult to treat, but a new therapeutic strategy requiring a one-time injection into the spinal column has potential to improve patient outcomes.

A clinically challenging and under-studied subset of diseases affecting the lymphatic system and grouped under the disease spectrum lymphangiomatosis and Gorham’s disease is the focus of a special issue of Lymphatic Research and Biology.

Innovative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques that can measure changes in the microstructure of the white matter likely to affect brain function and the ability of different regions of the brain to communicate

Small RNA-based nucleic acid drugs represent a promising new class of therapeutic agents for silencing abnormal or overactive disease-causing genes, and researchers have discovered new mechanisms by which RNA drugs can control gene activity.

A variety of innovative products and technologies that promote healing of difficult, painful, and potentially life-threatening acute and chronic wounds are described in the premier issue of Advances in Wound Care.

The importance and potential benefits of palliative care to ease suffering and improve quality of life for patients being treated in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) has received increasing recognition but is not without significant challenges.

The time for commercial development of gene therapy has come. Patients with diseases treatable and curable with gene therapy deserve access to the technology.

New White Paper, published by Somnia Anesthesia, describes benefits of nurse anesthetists in the anesthesia care team model. Feb. 28 webinar will demonstrate how team care model improves efficiency, quality and patient satisfaction in hospital ORs.

Somnia Anesthesia, a leading anesthesiology practice management company, today announced the appointment of Robert Farrar, MD, JD of Montclair, NJ to the role of Vice President of Medical Affairs.

Advances in Wound Care will report the latest research findings, innovative wound care strategies, industry product pipeline, and developments in biomaterials and skin and tissue regeneration to optimize patient outcomes.

Therapeutic hypothermia has been proven to reduce mortality and improve neurologic outcomes after a heart attack, yet it was rarely used in a sample of more than 26,000 patients

A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that Factor IX gene therapy in patients with hemophilia B was able to convert severe hemophilia to moderate or even mild disease

In recognition of World AIDS Day, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers honors Elizabeth Taylor and her commitment to fighting AIDS with a special tribute issue of AIDS Patient Care and STDs

Paper outlines what hospital administrators should look for and what steps to take when considering a change in anesthesia management

Measurable changes in brain function and communication between brain regions may be a consequence of virus-induced injury during the early stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Obesity among adolescents has more than tripled over the past 40 years, and recent estimates find that over 18% of teens in the U.S. are obese.

A possible new target for breast cancer therapy comes from the discovery that the Tyk2 protein helps suppress the growth and metastasis of breast tumors

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Recurring headaches are common during the year following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), regardless of the severity of the TBI, and they tend to occur more often among females and those with a pre-TBI history of headache.

Novel intervention strategies providing HIV testing, medical care & prevention services were evaluated to overcome unique challenges faced by a growing segment of the HIV-positive population—young men of color who have sex with men (YMSM of Color)

Intravenous delivery of cold fluids to reduce body temperature quickly after a heart attack and improve neurologic outcomes may not be as effective in children as it is in adults, according to a new study

Avian influenza virus is a threat to the commercial chicken industry and, with its recent rapid spread across China, has also shown the ability for transmission from chickens to humans and other mammals

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. announces the launch of Games for Health: Research, Development, and Clinical Applications, a new, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the development, use, and applications of game technology for improving health and well-being

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. is pleased to announce significant growth for many of its journals, according to the 2010 Impact Factors published by Thomson Reuters.

Basal insulin analogs have revolutionized diabetes care, and especially the treatment of type 2 diabetes, enabling patients to achieve better control of blood glucose levels while reducing hypoglycemic episodes

David Satcher, MD, PhD, former U.S. Surgeon General, describes childhood obesity as “one of the greatest threats to child and adult health that we are facing today,” calling for an intensive effort to promote child health.

Imprinting is an ancient form of instilling certain Truths into the core of your being, which is your Soul/Heart.

Many gene therapy strategies designed to deliver a normal copy of a gene to cells carrying a disease-causing genetic mutation rely on a modified virus to transfer the gene product into affected tissues.

Ongoing, intrinsic brain activity that is not task-related accounts for the majority of energy used by the human brain

Disorders of the eye are excellent targets for gene therapy because the ocular environment is readily accessible, relatively easy to monitor, and sequestered from the rest of the body

A new, effective tool to assess asthma-related anxiety is described in an article in Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

The field of adolescent and young adult oncology (AYAO) reflects the growing recognition that this group of patients and survivors are not just “old” pediatric patients or “young” adult patients

Videoscopy™, a groundbreaking new videojournal to complement the peer-reviewed monthly publication, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques has been launched by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers

The new neuroscience journal, Brain Connectivity, set to become the premier source of cutting-edge basic and clinical research launches with the publication of four compelling articles.

New recommendations from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) on outpatient radioiodine (131I) treatment aim to minimize unintended radiation exposure and maximize the safety of patients, their families, and the public

The successful use and evaluation of therapeutic hypothermia to improve survival and reduce risk of neurological consequences following out-of-hospital heart attacks explored in premier issue of Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management

According to New Rochelle, NY-based New York Fitness Professionals, not knowing how to correctly use weight-training and cardiovascular equipment is reason why so many people realize little if any improvement in their fitness or weight loss.

Shingles and PHN, a new, bimonthly open access peer-reviewed journal, will be launched in fall 2011 by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers

Simulated interactions in which adults with autism converse with a virtual partner may help them develop better social interaction skills, according to a novel study presented in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.

At-home, daily application of light therapy via light-emitting diodes (LEDs) placed on the forehead and scalp led to improvements in cognitive function and post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Since the first laparoscopic procedure was performed to remove a diseased kidney 20 years ago at Washington University in St. Louis, this breakthrough minimally invasive technique has become the standard of care for surgical nephrectomy.

Adolescents and young adults affected by cancer require targeted care that crosses the boundaries between pediatric and adult oncology, according to several pioneers in the still-developing field of adolescent and young adult oncology

The first human studies of an oral drug regimen to prevent HIV infection in high-risk individuals yields promising results, but several issues require additional research before oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can be implemented on a large scale

Sccessful intranasal delivery of stem cells to the brains of rats with Parkinson disease yielded significant improvement in motor function and reversed the dopamine deficiency characteristic of the disease.

A new, simplified method for producing large amounts of viral vector cassettes capable of shuttling genes into host cells will help advance the promising field of gene therapy as applications move into large animal studies and human clinical trials.

Lowering the body temperature of patients soon after suffering a severe brain injury may reduce neurologic complications and improve outcomes. The safety of therapeutic hypothermia for traumatic brain injury has been demonstrated in national studies.

Pregnancy among women veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan appears to increase their risk for mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

A prestigious group will gather to learn practical, clinical information and cutting-edge therapeutic protocols, advances in diagnosis and management, and innovative translational research advances that impact women’s health care.