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Nanospeheres Used in Drug Delivery May Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 10, 2009
... Researchers have discovered that nanospheres that are being used in drug delivery also have utility in repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries.
In animals with spinal cord injur...
Onglyza: New Diabetes Drug, Approved By The FDA
in Daily Diabetic, on August 2, 2009
...lisation of sugar, mainly through increasing insulin production in the pancreas and by reducing the liver's production of glucose.
Onglyza is a product of AstraZeneca .
...
Avandia, Under Fire Once More!
in Daily Diabetic, on July 27, 2009
...once more.
Previously implicated in risk of heart attacks , Avandia is facing another criticism:
liver failure and death in some patients.
Researchers from the activist group Public Citizen rep...
Genetic Test for Cystic Fibrosis in Embryos
in Next Nine Months, on July 13, 2009
...e mucus and sweat, which leads to various diseases of the lungs, sinuses, gastrointestinal system, liver, pancreas, and may even result to infertility especially among males. Although it is relatively...
Melon Extract Against Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on July 6, 2009
...msters by decreasing body weight, abdominal fat, triglyceridemia, insulinemia, insulin resistance, liver lipids, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and preventing adipokine imbalance," wrote...
Treatment For Gaucher Disease From Protalix
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2009
... in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance called glucocerebroside accumulate in the spleen, liver, lungs, bone marrow, and sometimes in the brain.
Now, a biopharmaceutical company focused on...
Has Intel finally broken into the cell phone market?
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-25
...ts & Fans Interact
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3rd Party Blog
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-24
...rtable app suites to power up your USB flash drive
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Type 2 Diabetes Overtreatment, Is It Really Safe??
in Daily Diabetic, on June 22, 2009
...ttle apprehensive that intensification of treatment doesn't have side effects o your pancreas, liver of even your kidney.
What do you think?
...
iPod Touch 2代升级OS 3.0新系统完美破解/越狱（附图文教程）
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-22
...at's here"
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Does Apple need Steve Jobs?
in Sox First, on June 21, 2009
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The Wall Street Journal tells us this morning that Apple chief Steve Jobs had a liver transplant and is expected back at work this month as scheduled. What's fascinating though is the w...
Hepatitis B, Leberentzuendung: Expertenmeinung
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 31.01.09
...pertenpapiers anlässlich der 25. Jahrestagung der German Association for the Study of the Liver (GASL). "Denn Schätzungen zufolge sind in Deutschland 400.000 - 500.000 Menschen chronisch mit dem ...
Bisphenol A and Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 17, 2008
...l A (BPA) in the urine has been found associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and liver-enzyme abnormalities.
Such were the findings reported in the September 17 issue of JAMA wh...
Maybe Leptin Can Help Against Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 27, 2008
...lood is low. In insulin deficiency, however, glucagon levels are inappropriately high and cause the liver to release excessive amounts of glucose into the bloodstream. This action is opposed by insuli...
Tissue Engineering
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 24, 2008
...ineer at Harvard Medical School, is working on more-complex self-assembling structures found in the liver, pancreas, and heart. Source: Technology Review ...
Stopping the Spread of Cancer by Using Nanoparticle-Mediated Drug Delivery
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 22, 2008
...tatic cancer means that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, including organs like the liver, brain, bones, lungs, etc. Researchers are looking for ways to stop the spread of cancer. Usin...
Turmeric, Diabetes and Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on June 21, 2008
...iscovered that turmeric-fed obese mice showed significantly reduced inflammation in fat tissue and liver compared to controls. They speculate that curcumin, the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant ingredi...
Curcumin is Potential Anti-Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on May 1, 2008
... results of the mice study will translate into humans.
Activity of the glucokinase enzyme in the liver was higher in the diabetic mice following the curcumin-supplemented diet than in the diabetic c...
Natural Sugar Tagatose May Treat Type 2 Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 21, 2008
...iry products. Only 20 percent of tagatose that is ingested is fully metabolized, principally in the liver, following a metabolic pathway identical to that of fructose. The FDA deemed it a safe sweeten...
Novartis Diabetes Drug Eucreas, EU-Approved
in Daily Diabetic, on February 25, 2008
...-4 inhibitor) and metformin (a popular diabetes drug which decreases the production of sugar by the liver and increases insulin sensitivity).
Galvus is another Novartis diabetes drug that has bee...
Individual Health Coverage is Great; Just Don't Get Sick
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on January 24, 2008
...age is: we'll cover you if you never use the coverage.
I'm not talking about needing a new liver. I'm talking about any minor condition that might need future help. As the USA Today artic...
Report: Women with Short Legs May Suffer From Liver Damage
in Well Woman Blog, on December 17, 2007
...il Fraser of University of Bristol, found that women with short legs may face a higher risk of liver disease. Over 3,600 women were studied and showed that those with shorter legs was more likely...
Simple Smoked Salmon Nibbles
in Do you like to cook?, on December 11, 2007
...oked beautiful, but required minimum effort. Several of the dishes served, such as Tuscan Chicken Liver Spread and little Puff Pastry Swirls, were made a few days ahead.
But there are always t...
Nexavar® (sorafenib), FDA-Approved for Inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 21, 2007
... Nexavar® (sorafenib) has recently been approved by the FDA for use in patients with a form of liver cancer known as hepatocellular carcinoma - when the cancer is inoperable.
According to Rober...
Insulin Resistance: Due to Inflammation, Not Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on November 10, 2007
...layers in the immune response.
When these immune cells get into tissues, such as adipose (fat) or liver tissue, they release cytokines, which are chemical messenger molecules used by immune and nerv...
Risk of Diabetes, Increased by Liver Disease
in Daily Diabetic, on October 29, 2007
... Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) , the liver disease caused by being overweight and obesity and not alcohol, has been found to increase the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Suc...
Diet pills and side effects
in Daily Power Walk, on October 27, 2007
...uot;? Now wait, do we really want to go through diarrhea, vomiting, horrible headaches and possible liver damage or even a stroke to name a few extra effects that comes with it, only to get slim?
I&#...
Herbs May Relieve PMS Cramps
in Well Woman Blog, on October 25, 2007
...t regulated their 'qi' (energy) and blood, warmed their bodies and boosted their kidney and liver functions.
Some of these include Chinese angelica root (danggui), Szechuan lovage root...
Cancer Prevention, Diet and Functional Foods
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 23, 2007
...cted from bilberries), with the cooperation of patients about to undergo surgery for colorectal and liver cancer.
Among his research team are two Allison Wilson Fellows whose work is funded by Hope A...
Vitamin Hoax
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 23, 2007
...aken over 10 years slightly elevated cancer risk in smokers.
Too much Vit. A increases the risk of liver and lung cancer.
There's so much more to quote in the recent issue of Reader's Diges...
Interview with futurologist Ray Hammond
in Sox First, on October 20, 2007
...ells, inserting them with nanotechnology techniques. They will start to regenerate organs so that a liver of a 90 year old becomes the liver of a 30 year old. People will be having rejuvenation therap...
Using Herpes Virus for Cancer Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 17, 2007
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A German company, MediGene , has a similar herpes virus, which is in Phase 3 clinical trials for liver cancer. The researchers believe, however that the herpes virus is an improved version.
"...
GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca and Roche Form Stem Cell Consortium
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 4, 2007
...ive projects within the next year, aimed at converting human embryonic stem cells into hepatocytes (liver cells). The second target will be cardiomyocytes (heart cells).
Source: Financial Times
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Acetaminophen + Caffeine = Liver Damage
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 30, 2007
... acetaminophen - when taken in combination with large amounts of caffeine may potentially cause liver damage.
The toxic interaction could occur not only from drinking caffeinated beverages while...
Low-GI Diet Protects Mice from Fatty Liver Disease
in Daily Diabetic, on September 28, 2007
...c with the blood sugar levels but also because it will expand our waistlines and may cause fatty liver .
Fatty liver is a condition that as the name suggests is the build-up of excess fats ...
Are Healthy Foods Really Effective?
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 20, 2007
...x or more cups a day.
Coffee drinkers may also be at lower risk of Parkinson's, colon cancer, liver cirrhosis, and gallstones. Three cups of coffee contain as much fiber as a raw apple. Its di...
Somatuline Depot (lanreotide acetate injection), FDA-approved for Treatment of Acromegaly
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 3, 2007
...argement of the hands, feet, facial bones, and enlargement of internal organs such as the heart and liver. If untreated, patients with acromegaly often have a shortened life span because of heart and ...
Adinopectin: The Secret Hormone in Type 2 Diabetes?
in Daily Diabetic, on August 31, 2007
...leptin, a hormone that curbs appetite, spurs storage of excess calories in fat tissue instead of in liver, heart or muscle tissue - places where excess fat can lead to inflammation, diabetes and heart...
Of Grey's Anatomy and LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 31, 2007
...he HeartMate II is showing excellent survival, good recovery potential for the heart, kidneys and liver, and a favorable impact on quality of life.
These results suggest it would be a very good addit...
Genetically Engineered Mice Produce Human Live Cells
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 13, 2007
...gon Health & Science University researchers have g enetically engineered mice to produce human liver cells which could be used in studies for testing the safety and efficacy of drug lead candida...
Lawsuit filed against chemical bomb turned pesticide
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 9, 2007
...ia and malaise.(2) Prolonged or repeated over exposure to the product Lorsban may result in delayed liver and or kidney damage. (1) Other chronic exposure effects are behavioural neurotoxicity and org...
Liver Proprotein Convertases Modulate HDL Metabolism
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 8, 2007
... In an animal study, researchers found liver enzymes called proprotein convertases may play a role in regulating the concentrations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) , and may thus ...
Homemade Yoghurt Can Delay Onset of Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on July 4, 2007
...made yoghurt - made from skimmed, cow or buffalo milk - on blood glucose, insulin, lipid levels and liver glycogen in lab rats.
The researchers confirmed that the curd containing probiotic bacteria,...
BYETTA® Can Sustain Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on July 2, 2007
...oves blood sugar after food intake through multiple effects that work in concert on the stomach, liver, pancreas and brain.
Treatment with BYETTA® (exenatide) injection was associated with sustaine...
USP Warning on Green Tea Extracts and Black Cohosh Dietary Supplement Labels
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 2, 2007
... take with a meal. In rare cases extracts from green tea have been reported to adversely affect the liver. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you have a liver disorder or develop...
FDA Approved Carnitor® SF (Levocarnitine) Sugar-Free Oral Solution for Carnitine Deficiency
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 25, 2007
...r those who are on a Ketogenic Diet who need to limit sugar and carbohydrates.
Produced by the liver and kidneys - carnitine - functions as a carrier of fatty acids to the energy centers in muscle...
Cod Liver Oil for Depression
in Well Woman Blog, on June 19, 2007
... A news item from ABC Chicago got my interest. The article states:
A spoonful of cod liver oil a day may help reduce the risk of depression by as much as 30%.
I can remember my mother forcing th...
Using Bacteria to Shuttle Nanoparticles
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 15, 2007
...a study published in Nature Nanotechnology , researchers have shown that bacteria may be used to deliver "smart nanoparticles" into a cell to precisely position sensors, drugs or DNA for th...
Omega-3s-rich Cod Liver Oil Can Reduce Depressive Symptoms
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 15, 2007
..., a large Norwegian study revealed that a regular, long-term intake of omega-3 fatty acid-rich cod liver oil may protect people from symptoms of depression .
According to lead author Maria Baroy Rae...
New Potential Target for Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on June 14, 2007
...if a drug could induce Akt2/PKB to add the phosphate group (phosphorylation) to PGC-1a, so that the liver of a diabetic might be "fooled" into stopping the oxidation of fat stores.
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What are the dangers of diet pills?
in Are you a beauty?, on June 8, 2007
...ne), used to suppress hunger, elevate the body temperature and boost up metabolism. They also cause liver, heart, brain and psyche damage. You can still buy many of them online or at drugstores , e...
The New Secret of Coke: Use Latin America, Then Screw It
in Latina Viva, on June 6, 2007
...es since Stevia has been banned in the US and EU after a 1985 medical study linked the plant to liver problems.
They aim to market it first in countries where Stevia is not banned, such as Japan and ...
New Wine Laws in UK
in Celebrate Wine, on June 5, 2007
...vening. They do not realise the damage they are doing to their health and that they risk developing liver disease," a Whitehall source said.
"There are growing numbers of people turning up ...
"Pancreatic Islet Cell Autotransplantation" Gives Hope to Surgery-Induced Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on May 28, 2007
...of the, pancreas is removed. The islets, which are injected into the patient, make their way to the liver, implant there, and begin producing insulin.
So far the procedure has been tested on three p...
Poche's pegylated Interferon alfa-2a Cures Hepatitis C
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 23, 2007
...ne or in combination with ribavirin-- may cure hepatitis C, a blood-borne infectious disease of the liver affecting an estimated 4.4 million Americans. Left untreated, hepatitis C may lead to Cirrho...
Isis Pharmaceutical's Drug Candidate Reduce Cholesterol Levels in Half
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 19, 2007
...tial for good, life-long control of LDL without expensive and invasive therapies such as apheresis, liver transplantation and other heroic measures we have tried over the years."
ISIS 301012 has...
Lipitor and Grapefruit
in Well Woman Blog, on May 18, 2007
...e flu-like symptoms or a fever or any other unusual signs. These may be early warnings of muscle or liver problems.
When considering using lipitor grapefruit or any drink containing grapefruit juice ...
Plant Chemical Harmine, Fights Diabetes without Side Effects
in Daily Diabetic, on May 11, 2007
...s is limited by adverse effects like fluid retention, weight gain, congestive heart failure , liver toxicity, and potential cancer risks.
Thus, alternative approaches to treating insulin resis...
Green tea can be harmful IF taken in large quantities
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 9, 2007
...phenols in green tea are credited with preventing heart disease and cancer, it seems they can cause liver and kidney damage if consumed in very large quantities, a review of studies into the toxicity ...
Drinking spoonfuls of sugar
in Are you a beauty?, on May 6, 2007
... juice can't be good for anyone, not only because of teeth decay, but also because it makes our liver work double time, raises insulin levels in our blood and increases chances for persisting fung...
Coffee Could Help Prevent Diabetes, Cancer
in Daily Diabetic, on May 4, 2007
...t there is evidence that may protect against certain types of colon cancer, as well as rectal and liver cancer :
"We're coming from a situation where coffee had a very negative health...
How About Coffee?
in Well Woman Blog, on May 1, 2007
...evidence that coffee can reduce the risk of several cancers such as those of the colon, rectum, and liver and that it neither prevents nor promotes breast, ovarian, or prostate cancers. But Dr. Lenore...
Side Effects of Allergy Medications
in Allergies, on April 25, 2007
... Side effects may be subtle and develop slowly but, in some individuals serious stomach, kidney, or liver problems could result.
If in doubt, or if you want alternative medications, consult your phar...
Endosulfatase Enzyme Predicts Nasopharyngeal Cancer Survival and Recurrence Rates
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 23, 2007
... individual nasopharyngeal cancer patients are treated. The enzyme also appears to be a factor in liver cancer . More details from the Mayo Clinic news release ....
Cholesterol-Flushing 'Smart Fibre' Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2007
...mans.
They found that pigs eating guar gum show increased amounts of a protein regulating how the liver removes cholesterol from the blood.
Overall, pigs that were fed diets containing 10-per-cent...
Blood DNA Test for the Early Detection of Liver Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 16, 2007
...tified potential biomarkers in blood DNA which could be used as a parameter for early detection of liver cancer , most cases of which are currently diagnosed at an advances and usually fatal stage.
...
The Truth About Coffee
in Well Woman Blog, on April 14, 2007
...ews. I found this note on the Cancer Blog:
Drinking coffee might protect against the progressive liver damage that results from excess drinking and alcoholism. According to Kaiser Permanente resear...
Imuran for Ulcerative Colitis
in Well Woman Blog, on April 6, 2007
...azathioprine (Imuran). They are very effective but may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, liver problems or pancreatitis. Long term they work by suppressing the bone marrow and, as a result,...
WPBT Summer Classic
in Internet Poker, on March 31, 2007
...bly a disclaimer fee that the hotel it not responsible to any damage you may do to yourself or your liver if you try to go shot-for-shot with Al (that last bit's a joke, they won't charge extr...
Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes and Soy
in Daily Diabetic, on March 30, 2007
...risk of type-2 diabetes by nine to 30 times, not to mention its detrimental effects to the kidneys, liver, ovaries, a person's ability to sleep and even dementia.
Of course, we've all heard i...
