Drug to protect against radiation Apr 11, 2008
"We demonstrated the drug is efficacious when injected before radiation and after radiation. "In summary, CBLB502 reduces radiation toxicity without diminishing the therapeutic anti-tumour effect of radiation and without promoting radiation-induced carcinogenicity. " Dr Joanna Owens, science information officer at Cancer Research UK, said: "These are interesting results and we look forward to following the progress of CBLB502 through planned clinical trials. (BBC News -- Health)
Poisoned spy case widened to murder probe Dec 7, 2006
Another contact who met Litvinenko on November 1, Italian intelligence consultant Mario Scaramella, "showed no symptoms of radiation toxicity" when he left a London hospital Wednesday, the hospital said. Scaramella had met Litvinenko at a London sushi bar. (CNN -- World)
Nest of spies revealed in Britain Dec 4, 2006
He appeared to be showing "no evidence of radiation toxicity" but doctors said on Saturday they were continuing to monitor his condition. A police source said: "The results may seem to suggest that Scaramella was an accidental victim but it is still possible that the perpetrators simply failed to do their job properly, or that Scaramella himself might have had another role.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Ex-spy's contact assessed further Dec 3, 2006
UCH doctors said on Saturday that "no evidence of radiation toxicity" was found following preliminary tests on Mr Scaramella. The former consultant on a commission investigating KGB activity in Italy was one of the last people to meet Mr Litvinenko - a former KGB agent - before his death last month. (BBC News -- UK)
* Doctors treat man who dined with poisoned ex-spy Dec 3, 2006
He was "well" and preliminary tests had shown "no evidence of radiation toxicity," a spokesman for University College Hospital said. Scaramella met with Litvinenko at the Itsu sushi restaurant in central London on Nov. 1, the day the former KGB agent believed he was poisoned. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Tests on spy's contact find no radiation poisoning Dec 3, 2006
"He is well. Preliminary tests so far show no evidence of radiation toxicity," a spokesman for London's University College Hospital said of Mr Scaramella. Further tests are due to be carried out over the weekend. (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
Tests continue on ex-spy contact Dec 3, 2006
A spokesman for University College hospital in London said early that tests on Scaramella showed "no evidence of radiation toxicity". Scaramella has a much lower level of polonium-210 in his body than Litvinenko. (Aljazeera.Net)
Spy's Colleague Shows No Signs Of Poisoning Dec 3, 2006
to point the finger at us and distract the police (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Dead spy's friend tested further Dec 3, 2006
He was "well" and preliminary tests had shown "no evidence of radiation toxicity," a spokesman for University College Hospital said. Scaramella issued a statement through his lawyer in Italy, Sergio Rastrelli, saying he was poisoned because of what Alexander Litvinenko told him and he hopes to survive to clear his name of allegations that have been made against him. (USA Today)
Spy Death: Radiation Tests Continue Dec 3, 2006
Scaramella, 36, was "well" and preliminary tests had shown "no evidence of radiation toxicity," said a spokesman for University College Hospital, where Litvinenko died and Scaramella is having tests. Tests on Friday confirmed that Scaramella had been exposed to polonium-210, the rare substance found in Litvinenko's body before he died in London on Nov. 23. (CBS News -- World)
British Cabinet told of Russian espionage Dec 3, 2006
Last night he was showing "no evidence of radiation toxicity," but doctors said they were continuing to monitor his condition and further tests were expected. "The results may seem to suggest that Scaramella was an accidental victim, but it is still possible that the perpetrators simply failed to do their job properly, or that Scaramella himself might have had another role," a police source said. (Washington Times)
Scaramella: No radiation poisoning Dec 2, 2006
But doctors at London's University College Hospital have said that preliminary tests had found "no evidence of radiation toxicity" ... A spokesman said: "He is well. Preliminary tests so far show no evidence of radiation toxicity.". (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Russia did not seek Litvinenko's death: defence minister Dec 2, 2006
The statement comes at the same time as news that Mario Scaramella, a contact of Mr Litvinenko, is showing no early signs of radiation toxicity after testing positive for polonium 210 ... Meanwhile Mr Scaramella, a contact of the late Alexander Litvinenko, is showing no early signs of radiation toxicity after testing positive for polonium 210 ... Mr Scaramella was "well" and preliminary tests showed "no evidence of radiation toxicity", a spokesman for the central London hospital said. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Just In)
Confusion over poison Nov 23, 2006
"Based on results we have received today and Mr Litvinenko's clinical features, thallium sulphate poisoning is an unlikely cause of his current condition. "We cannot rule out the possibility that Mr Litvinenko's condition was caused by a radioactive material - including radioactive thallium - although not all of his signs and symptoms are consistent with radiation toxicity", the trust added. Dr Nathwani said they would continue testing and investigate "numerous" causes. Other opinions According... (BBC News -- Europe)
Former Russian spy 'poisoned with radioactive metal' Nov 22, 2006
"We cannot rule out the possibility that Mr Litvinenko s condition was caused by a radioactive material - including radioactive thallium - although not all of his signs and symptoms are consistent with radiation toxicity. "Further tests will be carried out to establish whether or not there is a single cause for Mr Litvinenko s condition," it said. Counter-terrorism officers from Scotland Yard took charge last night of the investigation into the suspected deliberate poisoning of Mr Litvinenko,... (Yahoo News -- Russia)
Towards Predicting Late-stage Radiation Toxicity Nov 2, 2006
In addition, a smaller fraction of patients develop severe late radiation toxicity, months or years after their treatment in normal tissues near the tumor site. For example, in prostate cancer--a tumor in the prostate gland that lies between the bladder and the rectum--late radiation toxicity affects rectal, bladder, and sexual function in 5--10% of patients ... Scientists don't know why some patients develop late radiation toxicity, but one theory is that some patients have a genetic... (Science Daily)
