PULSE.VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR STROKE, CANCER STUDIES: USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. is seeking participants for a clinical study aimed at developing a new therapy for stroke-caused hand and arm weakness. The study, conducted for Northstar Neuroscience neu·ro·sci·ence n. Any of the sciences, such as neuroanatomy and neurobiology, that deal with the nervous system. neuroscience the embryology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of the nervous system. , involves low-level low-lev·el adj. 1. Relating to or being of low rank or importance: a low-level job. 2. Situated in or occurring at a low level: low-level radiation. 3. electrical stimulation of the cortex of the brain. Participants must be 21 or older and have suffered an ischemic stroke Noun 1. ischemic stroke - the most common kind of stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain (as from a clot blocking a blood vessel) ischaemic stroke at least four months before the study, causing weakness in one hand and/or arm. For more information and to enroll, call (888) 546-9779 or go to www.northstarneuro.com. UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center is seeking volunteers for two Lung Cancer lung cancer, cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States in both men and women. Like other cancers, lung cancer occurs after repeated insults to the genetic material of the cell. Prevention Studies testing drugs that may be effective in preventing the leading cause of cancer death in men and women. Current and former heavy smokers (the equivalent of smoking one pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years or more) may qualify to participate in these studies, which are vital in moving toward finding a cure. Time commitment varies for each drug, from seven to 12 monthly visits. Compensation up to $400-$625 per study. (310) 267-2144. www.lungcancerprevention.com. -- Staff Writers |
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