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Dr. Paul Farmer: New frontiers in tuberculosis care and control: lessons from ‘the delivery decade’ – Video

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"Insanligin Sifreleri" / "The Codes of Humanity": Selcuk ARSLAN at TEDxAnkaraCitadel – Video

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Two UMass Medical School students take home prestigious Weintraub Award

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25-Mar-2014

Contact: Jim Fessenden james.fessenden@umassmed.edu 508-856-2000 University of Massachusetts Medical School

WORCESTER, MA. Colin Conine and Emma Watson, PhD students in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, received the 2014 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award for research into the mechanisms governing epigenetic inheritance and the complex interactions between diet, gene expression and physiology. Only 13 students from North America were chosen for the prestigious award sponsored by the Basic Sciences Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. UMass Medical School was one of only two institutions to have multiple winners this year.

"I'm happy that both Colin and I won the award this year. I think it's a testament to the strong community of C. elegans biologists here at UMass Medical School, with whom we have both trained," said Watson, a doctoral candidate in the Program in Systems Biology. "We use the roundworm C. elegans to explore basic biological processes and find new angles of attack for human disease. C. elegans was the perfect model for me to study the genetic underpinnings that link diet and physiology. Its metabolic network and nutritional requirements are surprisingly a lot like ours, despite being a soil-dwelling nematode that eats bacteria all day long!"

Watson is working in the lab of Marian Walhout, PhD, co-director of the Program in Systems Biology and professor of molecular medicine.

"Emma is an outstanding graduate student who fully deserves this award," said Dr. Walhout. "It is a pleasure to work with her. She is hard working, smart, fun and has vision. If she sets the bar, it is very high!"

Conine is studying in the lab of 2006 Nobel Laureate Craig C. Mello, PhD.

"There is still so much we don't understand about inheritance. Genetics and DNA don't explain everything," said Conine, a doctoral candidate in molecular biology and genetics. "Epigenetic inheritance of RNA provides a new way of looking at how information is passed from generation to generation that could help us explain disease causes that have eluded DNA studies."

"The Weintraub Award is the Nobel of thesis awards," said Dr. Mello, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, the Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and distinguished professor of molecular medicine and cell biology. "It is a huge honor and a deserving award for Colin, who has a wonderful blend of curiosity and tenacity that has allowed him to tackle difficult problems. Colin has a rare attribute as a scientist to make connections that others miss. I expect great things from Colin and have no doubt that he will go on to become a leading independent researcher."

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Medical marijuana may alleviate some MS symptoms

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Some forms of medical marijuana may help alleviate certain symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new guidelines published in the journal Neurology.

Complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, such as medical marijuana, are popular among patients with MS, who often seek them out to help alleviate symptoms or pain associated with their disease. However, few guidelines exist to help patients determine the effectiveness of these therapies, according to study author Dr. Pushpa Narayanaswami.

We wanted to review the literature well and see where we went with it, to guide patients and physicians as well, Narayanaswami, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, told FoxNews.com. Theres nothing out there that looks at all of these to see how effective and safe they are.

The researchers examined a wide array of CAM therapies, drawing from a list created by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a subsidy of the National Institutes of Health. In addition to medical marijuana, the researchers also studied other remedies including ginkgo biloba, magnetic therapy, bee sting therapy, omega-3 fatty acids and reflexology.

In a review of 2,608 studies, the researchers were able to assess which forms of CAM therapies had sufficient evidence to indicate that they may be effective for patients with MS. Overall, researchers discovered that certain forms of medical marijuana a spray form and a pill form appeared to have the most evidence indicating they may be helpful in patients with MS.

What we learned are these specific forms of medical marijuana can ease patients symptoms specific symptoms of spasticity, or muscle stiffness and helped with frequent urination, Narayanaswami said.

While medical marijuana provided relief for some symptoms, it did not alleviate other effects of MS, including tremors or urinary incontinence. Medical marijuana also carried some negative side effects, including dizziness, drowsiness, being off balance and cognitive problems in some people, researchers noted.

While spray forms of medical marijuana are only available in Europe and Canada, some pill forms of medical marijuana have been approved in the U.S. to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.

Among other therapies tested, some were more effective than others.

Gingko biloba, an herb that lots of people use for memory, actually ended up having good studies that suggested it doesnt really help thinking or memory problems in the patient population, Narayanaswami said. But there was a low level of evidence suggesting it may help reduce tiredness or fatigue.

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Observer Forum: Letters to the editor

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Eastland Mall site is perfect place for a medical school

There is lip-service given to the need for a medical school in Charlotte, but no movement to fund such a project.

Yet, the Charlotte City Council is spending huge sums to upgrade our sports facilities.

And, what about Eastland Mall? A medical school complex at that site would certainly be a boost to the local community and could provide accessible health care facilities.

The economic impact from a medical school easily surpasses $2 billion a year, and it would be a realistic source of jobs. So, lets put our priorities straight and take on financing of a medical school, and offer a real asset at the Eastland site!

Dr. Richard B. Reiling

Charlotte

In response to Despite concerns, city will study ash at airport (March 25):

Rather than move coal ash by the truckload, consider this

Why not move the coal ash by rail from Riverbend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

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Medical marijuana may alleviate some symptoms of multiple sclerosis

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Some forms of medical marijuana may help alleviate certain symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new guidelines published in the journal Neurology.

Complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, such as medical marijuana, are popular among patients with MS, who often seek them out to help alleviate symptoms or pain associated with their disease. However, few guidelines exist to help patients determine the effectiveness of these therapies, according to study author Dr. Pushpa Narayanaswami.

We wanted to review the literature well and see where we went with it, to guide patients and physicians as well, Narayanaswami, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, told FoxNews.com. Theres nothing out there that looks at all of these to see how effective and safe they are.

The researchers examined a wide array of CAM therapies, drawing from a list created by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a subsidy of the National Institutes of Health. In addition to medical marijuana, the researchers also studied other remedies including ginkgo biloba, magnetic therapy, bee sting therapy, omega-3 fatty acids and reflexology.

In a review of 2,608 studies, the researchers were able to assess which forms of CAM therapies had sufficient evidence to indicate that they may be effective for patients with MS. Overall, researchers discovered that certain forms of medical marijuana a spray form and a pill form appeared to have the most evidence indicating they may be helpful in patients with MS.

What we learned are these specific forms of medical marijuana can ease patients symptoms specific symptoms of spasticity, or muscle stiffness and helped with frequent urination, Narayanaswami said.

While medical marijuana provided relief for some symptoms, it did not alleviate other effects of MS, including tremors or urinary incontinence. Medical marijuana also carried some negative side effects, including dizziness, drowsiness, being off balance and cognitive problems in some people, researchers noted.

While spray forms of medical marijuana are only available in Europe and Canada, some pill forms of medical marijuana have been approved in the U.S. to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.

Among other therapies tested, some were more effective than others.

Gingko biloba, an herb that lots of people use for memory, actually ended up having good studies that suggested it doesnt really help thinking or memory problems in the patient population, Narayanaswami said. But there was a low level of evidence suggesting it may help reduce tiredness or fatigue.

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Fried foods may interact with genes to influence body weight, say experts

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March 24, 2014 Sophie Langley

Fried foods may interact with genes to influence body weight, say experts

Eating fried foods more than four times a week had twice as much of an effect on Body Mass Index (BMI) for those with the highest genetic risk scores compared to those with lower scores, according to new research from Harvard Medical School.

It is well known that both fried food consumption and genetic variants are associated with adiposity (fatness), but the researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Womens Hospital, and Harvard Medical School said the interaction between these two risk factors in relation to BMI and obesity had not previously been examined.

The research was undertaken by Lu Qi, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School of Public Health and Brigham and Womens Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and colleagues.

Study method

The research, published in the British Medical Journal on 18 March 2014, analysed interactions between fried food consumption and genetic risk associated with obesity in over 37,000 men and women taking part in three large US health trials.

The researchers used food frequency questionnaires to assess fried food consumption (both at home and away from home) and a genetic risk score based on 32 known genetic variants associated with BMI and obesity.

Three categories of fried food consumption were identified: less than once a week, one to three times a week, and four or more times a week. Genetic risk scores ranged from zero to 64, and those with a higher score had a higher BMI.

Height and body weight were assessed at the start of the trials, and weight was requested at each follow-up questionnaire. Lifestyle information, such as physical activity and smoking, was also collected. The researchers found consistent interactions between fried food consumption and genetic risk scores on BMI.

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HSC medical students learn their future residency programs

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For Shamini Parameswaran, medical school never seemed possible.

I wasnt supposed to really be in med school, she said. I left Lubbock to attend Johns Hopkins University. My undergraduate years were really hard for me. I was asked to leave the school for a semester, so I flunked out, basically.

Now in her fourth year of medical school, Parameswaran joined approximately 150 other Texas Tech Health Sciences Center medical students 11 a.m. Friday to find out where they will spend the next three to seven years in residency.

In the event known as Match Day, students across the nation learned at the same time if they will continue medical training in their chosen specialty, according to an HSC news release.

Parameswaran said she struggled during her years at HSC and even considered dropping out of medical school.

Despite challenges in her undergraduate and medical years, Parameswaran matched to YaleNew Haven Hospital, her preferred program, and will train to be a cardiovascular surgeon.

I knew this was a calling, she said. This was all a part of Gods plan for me. For 200 programs, there are 26 spots in my specialty. The chances of getting in were slim.

Dr. Steven Berk, HSC executive vice president and provost and dean of the School of Medicine, said within the past year, medical students have chosen a specialty, such as internal medicine or orthopedic surgery.

Students research various programs and rank their top choices. Programs rank the students as well, Berk said, and a computer within the National Resident Matching Program matches students to an appropriate program.

Its dramatic and theres a lot of excitement, Berk said. About half of them are doing their residency in Texas, which is great for the state. About 20 percent of them are staying right here with us at Texas Tech, which is good for us as well.

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