Ovarian Cancer Investigators Aim at Cell Signaling Pathways

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Gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, other physicians, and oncology nurses from around the world recently discussed research in ovarian cancer at the first International Conference on Ovarian Cancer. Because abnormalities in chemical signals between mammalian cells can lead to cancer, researchers are focusing on drugs to correct these abnormalities. Calcium is involved in some of these signals, and a drug called carboxyamidotriazole that blocks calcium is being tested. A gene called PIK3CA may be an oncogene, a gene that causes cancer. New screening methods are needed because like most cancers, ovarian cancer has a good prognosis if detected early.

Ovarian cancer

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Debating Pros and Cons of Stem Cell Research

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Researchers discussed the ethical aspects of using stem cells taken from human embryos at the "Genes and Society: Impact of New Technologies on Law, Medicine, and Policy" symposium in May, 2000. Stem cells are the precursor of all other cells.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Stem cells, Human embryo, Medical ethics

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Women, Exercise, and Aging: Strong Message tor the "Weaker" Sex

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Researchers have shown that elderly women who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of osteoporosis and consequently, their risk of bone fracture. Exercises that increase strength, power, flexibility, and balance are especially important.

Health aspects, Prevention, Exercise, Osteoporosis, Aged women, Elderly women, Fractures (Injuries), Fractures

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