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One Force Behind The MYC Oncogene In Many Cancers Uncovered By Fox Chase Researchers
DLX5, a gene crucial for embryonic development, promotes cancer by activating the expression of the known oncogene, MYC, according to researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center. Since the DLX5 gene is inactive in normal adults, it may be an ideal target for future anti-cancer drugs, they reason. Their findings are published in the July 31 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, available online now.
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Need For Studies On People With Weakened Immune Systems: Vulnerability To Flu And Response To Vaccination
An article published in the August edition of The Lancet Infectious Diseases reports that additional research is required on the vulnerability to the new H1N1 flu strain of different immunosuppressed populations. The possible effectiveness and side-effects of future vaccines also need to be evaluated. The review is the work of Dr Ken M Kunisaki, Minneapolis VA Medical Center, USA, and University of Minnesota, USA, and Dr Edward N Janoff, Univeristy of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center, USA.
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Pregnant Women With H1n1 Flu Should Start Antiviral Treatment As Soon As Possible, While Those Who Are Well Should Be Vaccinated
An Article published Online First (http://www.thelancet.com) and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet shows that pregnant women could be at increased risk for complications from H1N1 flu. Furthermore, the study, from the USA, shows that the rate of hospitalisation for pregnant women is more than four times that of the general population. Pregnant women with H1N1 flu should start antiviral treatment as soon as possible, while those who are well should be vaccinated once a vaccine becomes available. The Article is written by Dr Denise J Jamieson, Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA, and colleagues.
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Medical Students Welcome Funding

The New Zealand Medical Students" Association (NZMSA) welcomed the allocated funding for increased medical student numbers and doctor retention in the Government"s budget. "We welcome confirmation that the Government has set aside funding to increase medical student numbers and keep them in New Zealand" says NZMSA President, William Perry. "New Zealand is facing a workforce crisis and needs to train more doctors. This allocation of funding allows us to train more medical students to bolster the number of New Zealand trained doctors in our workforce," says Mr Perry. The Government had earlier announced that they were to increase medical student places by 200 over the next five years. Medical students, however, cautioned that increasing medical student numbers may come at a higher cost than expected. "Teaching res and clinical opportunities for learning are already stretched. We need to make sure that we maintain a high quality of education and that we continue to produce world class doctors. This may mean that further thought and funding is required to develop current facilities". "With an increase in the number of doctors trained, we also need to ensure that they stay in New Zealand" says Mr Perry. A WHO report in May last year found that 30% of New Zealand"s doctors leave the country within three years of graduating from medical school. The budget has allocated funding towards the voluntary bonding scheme that goes some way in addressing junior doctor retention. "We are pleased to see that part of the health budget includes allocation towards the scheme." Mr Perry says the funding allocation and the scheme provide a good starting point to address this migration trend, but the Government will need to continue to implement ways to attract more New Zealand trained doctors to stay in the country. New Zealand Medical Students" Association


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