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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THAT'SNEWS TIMAGING Reveals Route of Brain Cancer Cells ECHNOLOGY UTILIZING A CRYO-IMAGING technique, researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have revealed technology that can potentially track the routes of individual cancer cells as a tumor spreads in the brain, allowing scientists to see more than ever before. Researchers used the cryo-imaging technology to obtain images of the mouse model of gilo multiforme. The cryo-imaging system transmits a digital, three-dimensional image of the brain, layer by layer. The software and algorithms used by researchers with the technology allows researchers to see individual cells, the tumor mass and blood vessels that are feeding and dispersing cancer cells. The information gathered allows researchers to see how tumors invade and spread in the brain, which can help in stopping brain cancer as it progresses and assist in evaluating drug therapies for their effectiveness in treating brain cancer. ■ VACCINES Not Associated With AUTISM OR TYPE 1 DIABETES ACCORDING TO A report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), a committee of experts has found no evidence linking autism or Type 1 diabetes, among few other health conditions, to vaccines. The report included a review of scientific studies regarding health outcomes associated with vaccines. The IOM says the comprehensive review will assist the Department of Health and Human Services in providing the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), which uses scientific evidence to determine vaccine-related side effects for the eight vaccines covered by the VICP. The review revealed side effects associated with vaccinations: • MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine — Scientific evidence reveals that some people may experience seizures caused by fever in reaction to the vaccine, which was found to be temporary without long-term consequences. • Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine — Chickenpox can occur in those with a weakened immune system who receive the vaccine. In rare cases, some people will experience brain swelling, pneumonia, meningitis, shingles and hepatitis. • Anaphylaxis — This allergic reaction can occur after patients receive vaccines for hepatitis B, human papillomavirus, influenza, meningococcal, Varicella and tetanus-containing vaccines. It was found that MMR and diphtheria- tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP) were not linked to Type 1 diabetes, MMR is not a cause of autism and the influenza vaccine did not aggravate asthma nor is a cause for Bell's palsy. ■ ADVERTISERS' INDEX American Cancer Society Iowa ............11 Artisan's Jewelry ....................................22 Helping U Hear ..........................................19 Iowa Heart Center ... Inside Front Cover Iowa Radiology ......... Inside Back Cover Midwest Compounding ...........................11 Zins Restaurant ..................................... 20 22 | Iowa MD NEWS ■ MDNEWS.COM