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New Tool Helps Researchers Identify DNA Patterns Of Cancer, Genetic Disorders
A new tool will help researchers identify the minute changes in DNA patterns that lead to cancer, Huntington"s disease and a host of other genetic disorders. The tool was developed at North Carolina State University and translates DNA sequences into graphic images, which allows researchers to distinguish genetic patterns more quickly and efficiently than was historically possible using computers.

Teens Are Exposed To Tobacco Content On Social Networking Sites
When teens surf the Internet, are they exposed to tobacco content or imagery? The study, "Exposure to Tobacco on the Internet: Content Analysis of Adolescents" Internet Use," tracked the Web pages viewed by 346 teens between the ages of 14 and 17 years. During a one-month period of data collection, these adolescents viewed 1.2 million Web pages. Of those pages, 0.72 percent contained tobacco or smoking content. Pro-tobacco content was found on 1,916 pages, anti-tobacco content on 1,572 pages, and complex and/or unclear content on 5,055 pages. Most of the tobacco-related content seen by teens was found on social networking sites. MySpace in particular represented 53 percent of the pages on which tobacco content was found. Previous studies have found a link between exposure to tobacco content in traditional media and adolescent smoking. The authors caution that as more communication occurs online in social networking sites, this may also impact adolescent smoking.
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Dr. Reddy's Receives Approval For Three INDs And Announces Reorganization Of Its Drug Discovery Operations
Dr. Reddy"s announced that the first human subjects were successfully dosed in a phase I study with DRL 17822, a selective inhibitor of CETP, for the treatment of dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis and associated cardiovascular diseases. The compound shows potent elevation in HDL-C and reduction of atherosclerotic plaques in animals, and has a clean safety profile in preclinical studies. The two other IND"s are for the treatment of COPD and dyslipidemia.
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New Glaucoma Treatment To Be Piloted, Wales

New ways of diagnosing and treating patients with glaucoma will be piloted in two areas in Wales, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced today. The ophthalmic diagnostic centre pilot will evaluate the feasibility of diagnosing and monitoring of glaucoma by optometrists working in the community, supported by hospital consultants. Subject to the outcome of the pilot, plans will be developed to roll it out across Wales. A number of Optometrists at two centres will be selected to perform the diagnostic tests and Ophthalmologists will be available at hospital to view this information and data electronically and recommend treatment as required. The pilot will begin at the Highlight Park GP surgery, Barry on 1 September and start at the optometry practice in Llandeilo a few weeks later and run for six months. The ÷£181,800 cost of the pilot will be funded by the Assembly Government. Mrs Hart said: "It is important that patients receive swift access to diagnosis to determine the best course of treatment. Initially, the pilot will provide the mechanism for patients with stable glaucoma or ocular hypertension to be followed up in the community, close to home. "This will avoid unnecessary hospital outpatient visits. As the pilot develops, so will the clinical experience to provide an all Wales service to enhance glaucoma care to patients in Wales. "The two new centres - one in a rural and one in an urban community - will help us to evaluate the feasibility of providing this services in the community rather than in hospitals. This will ultimately benefit patients as they will be able to receive the appropriate care and support closer to home." Mr Richard Roberts, Chief Optometric Advisor to the Welsh Assembly Government, added: "Glaucoma and ocular hypertension currently account for the largest group of patients requiring regular, long-term management for eye disease accounting for more than 30,000 patients every year. It is estimated 10,000 could be managed within an ophthalmic diagnostic unit. It is also the commonest cause of irreversible, yet preventable, blindness in Wales. "Glaucoma generally affects people as they get older, mainly people over 60. As Wales" population continues to get older, which is something that we should celebrate, there is an increasing likelihood that more people will require tests and treatment for glaucoma. It is therefore important we look at ways to increase capacity so that we will be able to meet this demand swiftly and effectively." Welsh Assembly Government


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