�Early cancer detection canful significantly better survival rates. Current diagnostic tests often fail to detect cancer the Crab in the earliest stages and at the same time uncover a affected role to the harmful effects of radiation. Led by Dr. Patrick McCann, a small group of internationally known researchers at the University of Oklahoma with expertise in the development of mid-infrared lasers is working to create a sensor to detect biomarker gases exhaled in the breath of a person with cancer.
Proof-of-concept detection of a suspected lung cancer biomarker in exhaled breath has already been established as reported by the Oklahoma radical in the July 2007 issue of Applied Optics. The research was inspired by studies showing that dogs canful detect cancer the Crab by sniffing the exhaled breath of cancer patients. For exercise, by smelling breath samples, dogs identified breast and lung cancer patients with accuracies of 88 and 97 per centum, respectively, as reported in the March 2006 number of Integrative Cancer Therapies. The grounds is net - gas phase molecules are unambiguously associated with cancer.
Intrigued by the concept of victimization breath analysis to observe cancer, McCann saw an opportunity to use mid-infrared laser technology to help elucidate the relationship betwixt specific natural gas phase biomarker molecules and cancer. He believes it is possible to develop easy-to-use detection devices for cancer, particularly for hard-to-detect cancers like lung cancer the Crab. McCann says we indigence sensors that detect these gas phase cancer biomarkers. "A device that measures cancer specific gases in exhaled breath would change medical research, as we know it."
McCann says the science and technology subsist to supporting the development of a new tool to discover cancer, just the research will take from five to 10 years to get low-cost devices into the clinic. OU may have the strongest dependant upon of researchers dedicated to providing a solution to the problem using this approach. Even though studies confirm that dogs lavatory detect cancer by smelling the gases, they can't tell us what gases they olfaction. It's up to the medical research community exploitation the c. H. Best measurement tools to figure that out.
According to McCann, "Improved methods to notice molecules experience been demonstrated, and more than people pauperism to be using these methods to detect molecules given off from genus Cancer. We receive developed laser-based methods to detect molecules. Mid-infrared lasers can measure suspected crab biomarkers - ethane, formaldehyde and ethanal." McCann volition use nanotechnology to amend laser public presentation and wither laser systems, which would allow battery-powered operation of a hand-held sensor device.
"You often have to go outside your discipline to pioneer new areas of research and Oklahoma has an advantage with so many experts in other fields. But getting funding for interdisciplinary research is challenging. However, more washington and research infrastructure are needed for this device to become a realness. As we build upon our existing capabilities Oklahoma can get more widely known as a center of attention of excellency in this important area."
Even though McCann is non a malignant neoplastic disease researcher, he wants his research on developing innovative laser technology to benefit the millions of masses who would otherwise suffer from a late-stage cancer diagnosis. McCann knows it can be done. He says, "The science supports it, and the dogs tell us there is something there."
Source: Jana Smith
University of Oklahoma
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Monday 25 August 2008
Mp3 music: Tarentel
 Artist: Tarentel: mp3 download Genre(s): Rock: Electronic Tarentel's discography:  The Order Of Things Year: 2001 Tracks: 7 The air up of Trevor Montgomery, Daniel Paul Grodinski, Jonathan Joseph Hughes, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma, and Jeffery Rosenberg feature been composing lengthy, indie-ambient ballads below the nickname of Tarentel. Since their 1998 debut EP, this San Francisco quintette possess been annoyed out Brian Eno-influenced instrumentals with the help of the Baltimore based label The Temporary Residence Limited. This pronounce finally commit out deuce extra Tarentel releases in 1999: The 8" EP When We Almost Killed Ourselves and the album From Bone To Satellite. |
Friday 15 August 2008
Pinetop Perkins
�Pinetop Perkins & Friends� (Telarc): B+
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To celebrate the boogie-woogie pianissimo king�s 95th birthday, a who�s wHO of blues stalwarts came to party. B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Jimmie Vaughan and Nora Jean Brusco are a few world Health Organization pay court by sitting in with the former Muddy Waters sideman. Still amazingly agile on the ivories, Perkins� rollicking style brings modern life to these blues standards. His singing voice is gruff but endearing as he playfully engages with his guests. Download: �Got My Mojo Working.�
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Thursday 7 August 2008
Spears' Father Extends Conservatorship
Britney Spears will continue under the conservatorship of her
Friday 27 June 2008
James Mcavoy - Mcavoy I Preferred Beatings To Kissing Jolie
JAMES MCAVOY was so nervous about kissing ANGELINA JOLIE in new movie WANTED, he preferred to be beaten up in fight scenes.
The Scottish actor plays an office worker-turned-assassin in the movie, alongside Jolie as an ace hitwoman who mentors him.
The pair share a clinch in the film, but married MCAvoy was too anxious to relax and enjoy a smooch with one of the world's sexiest women.
He tells Moviefone.com, "I'm always nervous about doing the kissing scenes - they're never comfortable, they're always kind of weird, they're not enjoyable, do you know what I mean? But the fight scenes, getting beaten up by her all the time is fine, that was fun. That's one of the reasons I did the job, is to do all those scenes."
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Sunday 22 June 2008
Sidilarsen
Artist: Sidilarsen
Genre(s):
Metal
Rock
Discography:
Reactivation Numerique (cd2)
Year: 2006
Tracks: 15
Reactivation Numerique (cd1)
Year: 2006
Tracks: 11
Eau
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
Biotop
Year: 2003
Tracks: 12
Emotion Numerique
Year: 2000
Tracks: 3
Saturday 14 June 2008
Dodheimsgard
Artist: Dodheimsgard
Genre(s):
Rock
ROck: Alternative
Metal: Death,Black
Discography:
Supervillain Outcast
Year: 2007
Tracks: 15
Mork Skog
Year: 2005
Tracks: 4
Satanic Art
Year: 2001
Tracks: 5
666 International
Year: 2001
Tracks: 9
Monumental Possession
Year: 1996
Tracks: 9
Kronet Til Konge
Year: 1995
Tracks: 11
Speedy J
Monday 9 June 2008
New romance for Girls Aloud singer?
Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle has reportedly begun a new romance with dancer Jamie Karitzsis.
According to The Mirror, the singer, who recently split from 'Desperate Housewives' star Jesse Metcalfe, is now dating the dancer, who starred in the reality show 'Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life'.
A source told the newspaper: "Nadine has known Jamie for about a year now."
"They dated for a couple of months last year during one of her splits with Jesse but work commitments put paid to their romance."
The source also said: "They have stayed in touch and met up recently, although they hadn't seen each other for ages. Nadine really liked him and they've been on a few dates over the last couple of weeks."
"She wants to keeps things out of the public eye and take it slowly. She and Jamie have been friends, which is a good thing. He's been there for her."
According to The Mirror, the singer, who recently split from 'Desperate Housewives' star Jesse Metcalfe, is now dating the dancer, who starred in the reality show 'Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life'.
A source told the newspaper: "Nadine has known Jamie for about a year now."
"They dated for a couple of months last year during one of her splits with Jesse but work commitments put paid to their romance."
The source also said: "They have stayed in touch and met up recently, although they hadn't seen each other for ages. Nadine really liked him and they've been on a few dates over the last couple of weeks."
"She wants to keeps things out of the public eye and take it slowly. She and Jamie have been friends, which is a good thing. He's been there for her."
Sunday 8 June 2008
Pink Lily Punks Glamour Awards
Isn't Lily Allen glamorous? In a word, no.
On her way to pick up an Editor's Special Award at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London, the UK pop chanteuse took a detour...
Sabrina - Teenage Witch Star Rhea Pregnant
SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH star CAROLINE RHEA is expecting a baby with her longtime partner COSTAKI ECONOMOPOULOS.
The child will be the first for the Canadian comedienne, 44, and Economopoulos, who recently qualified for the World Series of Poker.
The pair, both stand-up comedians, will welcome the newest addition to their family later this year (08), reports People.com.
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Dolly Parton maps mid-summer 'Backwoods'' trek
As she promised earlier this year, Dolly Parton [ tickets ] has lined up a run of additional US dates this summer in support of her latest CD, "Backwoods Barbie."The veteran country star, who finished up an initial slate of shows last month, will kick off the mid-summer outing Aug. 1 in San Diego. Six of the seven dates take place on the West Coast, with the run winding down Aug. 13 in Clarkston, MI.In the intervening months, Parton heads overseas for a European tour running through June and July. Those dates can be found at her website, while her full domestic schedule is included below."Backwoods Barbie" is Parton's first new studio set since 2005's "Those Were the Days," and is billed in a press release as her "first album of mainstream country music in 17 years." Released in late February, the collection features nine originals among its 12 tunes.The album entered the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 17 after its release, which was Parton's highest debut ever on that list. Additionally, the set peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.The entertainer issued a press release last month regarding a segment on Sirius Satellite Radio's "The Howard Stern Show" program, during which recordings of her voice reportedly were electronically manipulated to create racist and sexually vulgar comments. "I cannot believe what Howard Stern has done to me," Parton said in a statement. "In a blue million years, I would never have such vulgar things come out of my mouth. They have done editing or some sort of trickery to make this horrible, horrible thing."Parton apologized for the radio show and made it clear she had nothing to do with the segment. "If there was ever going to be a lawsuit, it's going to be over this," she said. "Just wanted you to know that I am completely devastated by this."
Jim Carrey - Carrey Mccarthys Son Taught Me How To Love
JIM CARREY credits the autistic son of his girlfriend JENNY MCCARTHY with teaching him how to love.
Carrey spoke out during a march in Washington D.C. on Wednesday (4Jun08) to raise awareness of the presence of toxins in vaccines, which MCCarthy claims was the cause of five-year-old son Evan's condition.
The actor, also accompanied by his 20-year-old daughter Jane, said, "He taught me how to love. And without Evan I might never have seen the greatness of Jenny's spirit.
"(Jenny is) the source of all that is good (in my life)."
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Aniston gets co-stars for new film
Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart's co-stars for their new comedy drama 'Traveling' have been announced.
The Hollywood Reporter says that Martin Sheen, Dan Fogler and Judy Greer will star opposite the duo in the Brandon Camp-directed film.
'Traveling' tells the story of a widowed self-help author (Eckhart) who finds his feelings reawakened when he meets a hotel florist (Aniston) during one of his grief seminars.
Sheen will play the author's father, Fogler his manager and Greer the friend and employee of Aniston's character.
Actor Joe Anderson will play Aniston's character's boyfriend in the film.
The Hollywood Reporter says that Martin Sheen, Dan Fogler and Judy Greer will star opposite the duo in the Brandon Camp-directed film.
'Traveling' tells the story of a widowed self-help author (Eckhart) who finds his feelings reawakened when he meets a hotel florist (Aniston) during one of his grief seminars.
Sheen will play the author's father, Fogler his manager and Greer the friend and employee of Aniston's character.
Actor Joe Anderson will play Aniston's character's boyfriend in the film.
Los Abuelos de la Nada
Artist: Los Abuelos de la Nada
Genre(s):
Rock
Discography:
Vasos y Besos
Year: 2006
Tracks: 11
Oro
Year: 2005
Tracks: 14
Los Abuelos de la Nada
Year: 2004
Tracks: 11
En El Opera
Year: 2001
Tracks: 12
Argentinean rock striation los Abuelos de la Nada was formed in the early '80s by isaac Bashevis Singer Miguel Abuelo, guitarist Gustavo Bazterrica, keyboardist Andrés Calamaro, bassist Cachorro López, saxophonist Daniel Melingo, and drummer Polo Corbella. After a failed attack in the 1970s, Miguel Abuelo distinct to follow and keep on rocking during the '80s. In 1982, the album Los Abuelos de la Nada was produced by Charly GarcÃa, acquiring a rack up exclusive with "Sin Gamulán." In June of 1983, the dance band performed successfully at Buenos Aires' Obras Sanitarias, cathartic Vasos y Besos soon after. A year later on, Bazterrica and Melingo left the striation, existence replaced by Alfredo Desiata and Gringui Herrera. By that time, los Abuelos de la Nada recorded "Himno de Mi Corazón," which soon became a smash hit. In November of 1985, the dance band was invited to the Buenos Aires Rock & Pop Festival, playing along with Charly GarcÃa and Fito Paez. That same year, a live album called En el Opera was released, followed by 1986's Cosas Mias. The dance band stony-broke up shortly after. In March of 1988, Miguel Abuelo bemused his engagement against HIV.
Drama for American Idol runner-up
'American Idol' runner-up Katharine McPhee is to star opposite Wes Bentley in a new psychological drama called 'The Storyteller'.
The Hollywood Reporter says the film tells the story of a writer (Bentley) whose life goes into freefall following the death of his father.
McPhee will play the writer's assistant who begins to investigate the turmoil in his life.
The film is due to begin shooting in August.
The Hollywood Reporter says the film tells the story of a writer (Bentley) whose life goes into freefall following the death of his father.
McPhee will play the writer's assistant who begins to investigate the turmoil in his life.
The film is due to begin shooting in August.
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