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Research News, November 2010

Cleveland Clinic Wins $11.65 M NIH Grant to Study Role of HDL in Heart Disease: Research to Study Why "Good" Cholesterol Goes Bad

Researchers focus on the role of HDL in heart disease, why this "good" cholesterol sometimes goes bad, and how to possibly harness its plaque-fighting powers for new cholesterol-lowering therapies. Read Full Article

Red Wine's Resveratrol Points to New Treatments for Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer

New study reveals how red wine component resveratrol inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells -- even those that are resistant to current therapy. Read Full Article

Four-year study concludes that doubling the frequency of hemodialysis benefits heart and overall patient health

Quantitative Health Sciences reseracher served as the PI for the Data Coordinating Center of the NIH-funded Frequent Hemodialysis Network (FHN) Daily Trial, which assessed the benefits of extending the number of hemodialysis treatments per week. Read Full Article

Gut Microbiome Research Expanded by New Project Research Staff in Pathobiology

New physician-scientist brings a unique perspective to diet-based clinical and basic research at Cleveland Clinic, particularly for the benefit of patients with intestinal failure. Read Full Article

Science Beyond Borders; Education Beyond Science

After a year studying under her research hero, Fulbright scholar wraps up her "American experience". Read Full Article