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- Profiling of cancer genes may lead to better and earlier detection of solid human cancers, study finds, Dec. 26, 2006
- Molecular 'on/off switch' controls immune defenses against viruses, Dec. 25, 2006
- Drug that chokes off tumor blood vessels offers new hope to lung cancer patients,
Dec. 13, 2006
- Antibiotic ear drops favored over popular oral antibiotics for ear infections, Dec. 13, 2006
- Even slight holiday weight gain can set stage for obesity, health risks, Dec. 12, 2006
- UT Southwestern ranked among America's top biomedical research universities,
Dec. 11, 2006
- Molecular 'marker' on stem cells aids research, perhaps therapies, Dec. 5, 2006
- Hair-growth drug artificially lowers PSA levels in prostate cancer screening, study finds,
Dec. 5, 2006
November 2006
- Pregnant women with placental infection have doubled risk of recurrence, Nov. 30, 2006
- Older bariatric surgery patients benefit less, more at risk , Nov. 28, 2006
- Surgeons perform first robot-assisted procedures in weight loss, colon and gastric fields, Nov. 28, 2006
- Measuring fetal oxygen does not affect C-section rate, Nov. 22, 2006
- Holiday gluttony can spell disaster for undiagnosed diabetics, Nov. 20, 2006
- Survivors of childhood leukemia, brain tumors more at risk for strokes later in life,
Nov. 20, 2006
- Undergraduates recognized for chemistry work, Nov. 17, 2006
- Exposure to dioxins influences male reproductive system, study of Vietnam veterans concludes, Nov. 16, 2006
- Holiday season could ring in 'heartburn season,' Nov. 15, 2006
- Micro molecules contribute mightily to heart problem, Nov. 13, 2006
- Gene linked with mental illness shapes brain region, researchers find, Nov. 7, 2006
- Collaborative study to focus on research, education, treatment for children with ADHD,
Nov. 6, 2006
- Autism Summit to present latest research and treatment options, Nov. 1, 2006
October 2006
September 2006
- Minimally invasive surgery center one of only seven in North America gaining first-time accreditation, Sept. 26, 2006
- Different techniques can help ease chronic pain, return patients' smiles, Sept. 20, 2006
- Biochemist honored with NIH Director's Pioneer Award, Sept. 19, 2006
- Airborne metal particles from pollution may lead to lung cancer, research team concludes, Sept. 15, 2006
- Pre-clinical study suggests how steroid can reverse post-traumatic stress, Sept. 12, 2006
- Pre-clinical study finds Parkinson's cell death blocked by stopping inflammatory factor,
Sept. 12, 2006
- Noted researcher David Garbers dies, Sept. 8, 2006
- Gamma Knife offers noninvasive treatment for vascular disorders, tumors in the brain,
Sept. 7, 2006
- Heart research aided by $11.9 million from Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, Sept. 5, 2006
- Mature muscle fibers can revert to become cancerous, researchers find, Sept. 1, 2006
- Drazner to lead heart failure and transplant program, Sept. 1, 2006
August 2006
July 2006
- Timing of food consumption activates genes in specific brain area, researchers find,
July 31, 2006
- UT Southwestern scientist named by Keck Foundation as Distinguished Young Scholar
in Medical Research, July 25, 2006
- UT Southwestern researchers find gene mutation that leads to 'broken hearts,'
July 20, 2006
- New insight into how serotonin reduces appetite could help in developing safer
anti-obesity drugs, July 19, 2006
- UT Southwestern orthopaedic surgeons first in area to use knee replacements designed for women, July 18, 2006
- Anti-herpes drug reduces need for Caesarean sections in infected women, July 10, 2006
- UT Southwestern, BioTel system to test method of improving cardiac arrest, trauma survival, July 10, 2006
- UT Southwestern scientist named to Texas Women's Hall of Fame, July 7, 2006
- UT Southwestern dental implant study to test bite force, muscle efficiency in lower dentures, July 6, 2006
- Unique 'medical Spanish' course helps physician assistants better examine, communicate with Hispanic patients, July 5, 2006
June 2006
- UT Southwestern-led study finds doctors' judgment as important as "decision-to-incision" guideline for Cesarean sections, June 29, 2006
- Dr. Robert C. Atkins Foundation gives $2 million to support obesity, diabetes research at UT Southwestern, June 27, 2006
- Team approach to rare cardiovascular, renal surgery at UT Southwestern provides impressive positive results, June 27, 2006
- Bacteria, beware: New finding about E coli could block infections, lead to better treatments, June 26, 2006
- UT Southwestern biochemist wins $1 million research prize for cell death, cancer insights, June 21, 2006
- UT Southwestern researchers identify roles of gene mutations causing lupus in mice,
June 15, 2006
- UT Southwestern allergist offers coping strategies for relief from summer allergens,
June 13, 2006
- Caetano named dean of UT Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School, June 1, 2006
- Public needs to heighten awareness of dangers of elevated TVs that are larger, heavier, June 1, 2006
May 2006
April 2006
- Two UT Southwestern scientists attain membership in prestigious National Academy of Sciences, April 25, 2006
- Hobbs elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences, April 24, 2006
- UT Southwestern, VA officials sign memorandum establishing dedicated enterprise for Gulf War Illness research in Dallas, April 21, 2006
- Type 2 diabetics' acidity heightens risk for kidney stones, April 5, 2006
- Worm's hunger response provides clue to eating disorders, April 4, 2006
March 2006
- Alzheimer's disease forum will discuss how the brain finds, stores information,
March 30, 2006
- DNA gene vaccine protects against harmful protein of Alzheimer's disease, March 29, 2006
- Lowering cholesterol early in life protects against heart disease later, March 22, 2006
- Successfully treating depression often requires trying different drugs, new research shows, March 22, 2006
- Texas Oncology, UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Center announce realignment of cancer services in Tarrant County and Weatherford, March 22, 2006
- Successful treatment of mothers with depression helps their children, too, March 21, 2006
- Study finds incidence of hypertension reduced with early intervention, March 16, 2006
- Strength of cocaine cravings linked to brain response, March 14, 2006
- Worm hormone discovery may aid fight against parasitic disease, March 9, 2006
- Multiple sclerosis research into reparative cells offers new avenue for fighting disease, March 2, 2006
February 2006
- New 'implanted contacts' designed to fix nearsightedness, Feb. 27, 2006
- UT Southwestern doctors test robotic surgeon for laparoscopy, Feb. 14, 2006
- New Advanced Medical Imaging Building at UT Southwestern named for Bill and Rita Clements, Feb. 9, 2006
- Social stress in mice is controlled by genetic pathway, researchers find, Feb. 9, 2006
- Gut protein found to protect against infection and intestinal breakdown, Feb. 6, 2006
- DNA end caps may lead to cancer treatments, UT Southwestern researchers report,
Feb. 2, 2006
January 2006
- Web model of influenza-host lifecycles will aid scientists in creating anti-viral drugs,
Jan. 31, 2006
- Human trial proves ricin vaccine safe, induces neutralizing antibodies; further tests
planned, Jan. 30, 2006
- UT Southwestern bone-marrow transplant program earns national recognition
for excellence, Jan. 25, 2006
- UT Southwestern researchers seek patients with rare type of leukemia
for new drug trial, Jan. 19, 2006
- Skin care, nutrition and priority issues to highlight Women's Health Symposium, Jan. 19, 2006
- Mice with defective memory may hold clues to schizophrenia, Jan. 17, 2006
- Target identified for therapeutic drugs to fight adult brain cancer, Jan. 15, 2006
- MRIs better at diagnosing needs for 'bionic ear' implants, Jan. 11, 2006
- Hedgehog protein blocks fat production, produces more bone, Jan. 10, 2006
- UT Southwestern scientist honored among best in Texas research, Jan. 5, 2006
- UT Southwestern leads largest study on treatment for depression, Jan. 1, 2006
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