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Licorice Compound May Prevetn Colon Cancer

in The Biotech Weblog, on March 24, 2009

... A compound found in licorice has been demonstrated to help prevent colon cancer in mice trials. The compound works by inhibiting the enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11βHSD2), w...

Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ at Moffitt Cancer Center

in Straightfromthedoc, on February 4, 2009

... What: Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ When: February 18, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Moffitt's Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive Moffitt Cancer Center is offering an o...

Darmflora an vielem schuld: neues Pflanzenheilmittel als Darmkur

in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on January 29, 2009

...hon die Rede davon. Wikipedia handelt das Thema unter zwei Stichworten ab: Symbioselenkung und Colon-Hydro-Therapie . Lesen Sie ruhig auch das! Doch hier die Nachricht vom Zentrum der Gesundheit ...

Allergies Protect Against Cancer

in Allergies, on November 13, 2008

...systems that come in direct contact with matter from the external environment-the mouth and throat, colon and rectum, skin, cervix, pancreas and glial brain cells. Likewise, only allergies associated ...

Broadcast Journalist Leroy Sievers, Lost Battle With Colon Cancer At Age 53

in Straightfromthedoc, on August 18, 2008

... Leroy Sievers - veteran broadcast journalist died on Friday at age 53 - losing his battle with colon cancer. Sievers had built a massive online cancer community through his account of battling ...

Anti-Cancer Drug Candidate Largazole

in The Biotech Weblog, on August 9, 2008

...r HDAC. Overactivity of certain HDACs has been associated with several cancers such as prostate and colon tumors, and inhibiting HDACs can activate tumor-suppressor genes that have been silenced in th...

Synthetic Flavanol May Prevent or Treat Cancer

in The Biotech Weblog, on June 16, 2008

... similar to what a person might eat or use," he says. They found sensitivity to GECGC in both colon cancer cell lines they tested, in cervical cancer cells and in one line of leukemia, tumor cel...

Anti-Cancer and Anti-Migraine Drug Candidates Purified from Plants

in The Biotech Weblog, on April 23, 2008

... and inhibits neoplasm metastases, so it can be used in lung neoplasm chemotherapy as well as in colon, stomach or brain chemotherapy, etc. Source Photo: Dittrichia viscosa, from Wikimedia ...

Can Brown Rice Lower Diabetes Risk?

in Daily Diabetic, on February 13, 2008

... and protect you against cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and breast and colon cancer. Doctors, nutritionists and dieticians are now increasingly recommending brown rice as...

Cannabis Compound Can Potentially Fight Metastatic Breast Cancer

in Straightfromthedoc, on November 25, 2007

... also prove effective at stopping the spread of cancer cells in other forms of the disease, such as colon and brain or prostate cancer." But this doesn't mean that breast cancer patients sh...

Less Sunlight Exposure, Linked to Endometrial Cancer

in Straightfromthedoc, on November 20, 2007

...ave shown associations between higher levels of vitamin D3 and lower risk of cancers of the breast, colon, kidney and ovary. According to Cedric F. Garland , Dr. P.H., professor of Family and ...

Ozzy Osbourne Charity Auction

in The Celebrities Weblog, on November 8, 2007

...nts of their 3 houses, one in England and the other 2 in California, to benefit the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation. The auction starts on November 30, so if you have the bucks, do a good dee...

High Glucose Level is Associated to Colorectal Cancer

in Daily Diabetic, on November 5, 2007

...e or insulin as measured when or shortly after a patient has had polyps removed during a baseline colonoscopy procedure increases their risk for subsequent recurrence of pre-cancerous growths i...

Major Surgery

in Well Woman Blog, on November 4, 2007

... to sleep in our small hospital and woke up in the University Hospital in Edmonton minus most of my colon. There was no sign of cancer, thank goodness, but I had severe ulcerative colitis . I'm o...

Women with Cervival Cancer More Likely to Develop Other Cancers

in Well Woman Blog, on October 31, 2007

...therapy had an elevated risk for cancers in close proximity to the cervix, including cancers of the colon, rectum, anus , bladder, ovaries and genitals. By contrast, no increased risk for these ...

Natural Remedies

in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 31, 2007

...er daily, eat 5 apples a day, and eat prunes regularly? Then if you do get constipated, do you use colonics, perform a candida and colon cleanse, take probiotics and digestive enzymes, or have an her...

Premature Telomere Shortening and Colorectal Cancer

in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007

... Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a genetic abnormality associated with colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer, and includes cancer in the colon, rectum and appendix) in younger...

Don't Diet

in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 24, 2007

... is either added to fat deposits (because your body has no idea what to do with it) or sits in your colon and blocks nutrition absorption. Do the food companies tell you this? Of course not! Why? Bec...

Most U.S. States Failing National Health Goals

in Well Woman Blog, on October 24, 2007

...27 measures of women's health, ranging from the rates of routine screening tests for breast and colon cancer to obesity and access to health care. The benchmarks were based on the U.S. Department ...

Hardee's Reveals 920-Calorie Breakfast Burrito

in Well Woman Blog, on October 15, 2007

...;it is designed to fill you up". This new burrito comes on the heels that obesity is linked to colon cancer. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a Washington-based advocate for nutri...

No Strong Association between Colon Cancer Risk and Fruits-Veggies

in Straightfromthedoc, on September 28, 2007

...as been no strong association found between intake of fruits and vegetables and the reduction of colon cancer risk. A team of researchers led by Anita Koushik, Ph.D., formerly of the Harvard...

Protein Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer Identified

in The Biotech Weblog, on September 24, 2007

Using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry, 27 differentially expressed protein biomarkers for colorectal adenoma have been identified . The differential expression of two of these novel proteins, mimecan and thioredoxin domain-containing protein 5 (TXNDC5), were validat...

Are Healthy Foods Really Effective?

in Straightfromthedoc, on September 20, 2007

...n who drank six 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 a...

Somatuline Depot (lanreotide acetate injection), FDA-approved for Treatment of Acromegaly

in Straightfromthedoc, on September 3, 2007

... often have a shortened life span because of heart and respiratory diseases, diabetes mellitus, and colon cancer.] Somatuline Depot have been designated an orphan status by the FDA because it treats ...

Quintuple transplantation couronnée de succès

in Les Boutchous, on August 26, 2007

...le petit garçon a reçu un foie, un petit intestin, un pancréas, un colon et un estomac, provenant tous du même donneur. Ce matin, je pense à Elijah et à ses parents, à leur soulagement. Je pense aussi...

Ulcerative Colitis FAQ

in Well Woman Blog, on July 18, 2007

...diagnosis to the risks: For people with UC, there are two factors affecting the risk of developing colon cancer. The first factor is that risk increases after 8 to 10 years of active UC. The second i...

Alli - is it a fat girl's Antabus?

in Are you a beauty?, on July 8, 2007

... are rather likely to shit yourself - literary, and third, you might just get more likely to get colon and breast cancer . Does it sound good now? Read the Angry 365 comment about alli, diarrhea...

Mode unter einem Dach

in Cityreise-Blog, on May 31, 2007

Wer in Valencia auf der Suche nach aktueller Mode ist, der wird wahrscheinlich in der Galeria Jorge Juan fündig werden. Unter einem Dach sind rund 40 namhafte Modelabels von antonio Miró bis Zara vertreten. Darüber hinaus gibt es Restaurants, Cafés und sogar einen Schönheitssalon. Selbst...

Surgery and Ulcerative Colitis

in Well Woman Blog, on May 15, 2007

...ng operation, especially when you're in your seventies. When it's over I'll be minus my colon, and I'll have a bag to collect the feces . I'm currently on prednisone and ...

Coffee Could Help Prevent Diabetes, Cancer

in Daily Diabetic, on May 4, 2007

... who presented in the said session that 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 w...

How About Coffee?

in Well Woman Blog, on May 1, 2007

...B3. There is also 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 canc...

Tequila for your Colon?

in Well Woman Blog, on March 31, 2007

... Various drugs, enemas and suppositories exist for the treatment of problems with the colon, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It seems something new is on the horizon. An arti...

Calcium and Osteoporosis

in Well Woman Blog, on March 28, 2007

...calcium is beneficial to more than just the bones: "It's also important to help prevent colon cancer and for good muscle contraction, including heart muscle," said Katharine Tallmadge...

Towards Making the Beneficial Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Isomer as Food Supplement

in The Biotech Weblog, on March 14, 2007

...y acids like CLA can prevent the development of diabetes, atherosclerosis, chronic inflammation and colon cancer. According to Dr. Helen Roche, a senior lecturer in molecular nutrition in Trinity Co...

Copper for your Bones

in Well Woman Blog, on March 14, 2007

...• Chronic conditions involving bone, connective tissue , heart and blood vessels • Colon cancer ...

Tests and the colon

in Well Woman Blog, on March 12, 2007

...s one important test that women sometimes neglect. An article in the Cherokee Sentinel tells us: Colon and rectal cancer (colorectal cancer) is the second leading cause of cancer death among men an...

Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Gene Related?

in Well Woman Blog, on March 4, 2007

...ood from tears in the intestinal lining. Ulcerative colitis is typified by open sores in the colon, and though painful, the disease is not as debilitating as Crohn's. An estimated 500,000 p...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

in Well Woman Blog, on February 28, 2007

...edia describes it this way: In gastroenterology , irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits whi...

Ulcerative Colitis

in Well Woman Blog, on February 19, 2007

... forever. At first I got other diagnoses - hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, fissures. But after I had a colonoscopy, the final diagnosis was ulcerative colitis. I was put on a drug called asacol - eight ...

Drinking Water for Urinary Tract Infection

in Well Woman Blog, on February 12, 2007

...ation, but most people do not know that drinking eight glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%. Drinking enough water can also reduce the risk of bladder cancer (by 50%...

PPAR-gamma Inhibitors: Potential Anti-Cancer Compounds

in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2007

Scientists have identified a group of compounds called peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARγ) inhibitors which may help treat colorectal cancer, and potentially cancers of the esophagus, liver and skin. However, the anti-cancer effect does not appear to be linked to the abilit...

Dr. Zick's Savory Tips to Spice up Your Health

in Straightfromthedoc, on January 8, 2007

...mmatory properties, research on curcumin has also shown it to shrink pre-cancerous lesions known as colon polyps. Though the amount needed for its health benefits is unclear, Dr. Zick suggests includi...

Probiotics Boost Immune System and Nutrient Absorption, Animal Studies Say

in Straightfromthedoc, on January 5, 2007

... and improve nutrient absorption. The probiotic was found to induce innate immune activity in the colon where the probiotic was in highest concentration. ...Preliminary results show better response...

Office 重要快捷键荟萃

in 西行资讯, on December 22, 2006

微软的Office套件非常庞大,若想熟练、快速操作你的Office文档,那么其中的一些重要的快捷键你必须知晓。 以下收集了Word、Excel和PowePoint的一些快捷键:

The Smoking Treo Emoticon

in The Smart PDA, on December 4, 2006

... This Easter Egg works on the Treo 650 or 680 ; on both of them, a colon immediately followed by an exclamation point (:!) in an SMS becomes a smoking smiley. Now you can invite your friends outs...

New Locally Applied Treatment for Retinoblastoma

in The Biotech Weblog, on November 3, 2006

...jor implications for certain forms of adult cancers, since some forms of breast, lung, prostate and colon cancer are caused by abnormally large quantities of MDMX," Dyer explained. "So knock...

CA1-18 Tumor Marker Assay for Early Detection and Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer

in The Biotech Weblog, on October 16, 2006

EDP Biotech Corporation has developed an immunodiagnostic test for colorectal cancer called CA1-18 Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) . The CA1-18 test is a monoclonal-polyclonal sandwich EIA for the quantitative measurement of CA1-18 (Tennessee Antigen) in human serum. Tennessee Antigen, a tum...

Ulcerative Colitis Responds to Arthritis Drug Infliximab (Remicade)

in The Biotech Weblog, on September 19, 2006

...er medications fail. [Image: Endoscopic image of ulcerative colitis affecting the left side of the colon. The image shows confluent superficial ulceration and loss of mucosal architecture. Source: W...

Genetic Sequences of Human Breast and Colorectal Cancers

in The Biotech Weblog, on September 8, 2006

... The first draft of the genetic code for breast and colon cancers identifies almost 200 mutated genes, now linked to these cancers, most of which were not previously recognized as associated with...

Merck's VIOXX® Reduces Risk of Colorectal Polyps, Study Found

in Straightfromthedoc, on September 4, 2006

... Polyps , often found in older adults, are benign tumors that are precursors to colon cancer . A new Dartmouth clinical trial reported that the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor rofecoxib ( VIOX...

Coffee: The New Wonder Drug?

in Straightfromthedoc, on June 15, 2006

...k. Drinking coffee can also lower a person's risk of contracting Parkinson's disease and colon cancer. At least six studies have indicated that regularly drinking coffee can lower the risk ...

Boost Your Lung's Health with Flaxseed, Mice Study Shows

in Straightfromthedoc, on June 6, 2006

...coisolariciresinol diglucoside or SDG), which is converted into enterodiol and enterolactone in the colon. Some evidence shows that enterolactone (a phytoestrogen) have beneficial effects on the foll...

Mount Sinai Study Found Novel Technique in Stool Testing for Colon Cancer Detection

in Straightfromthedoc, on May 31, 2006

... An improved version of the non-invasive fecal DNA (fDNA) test to screen for colon cancer (CRC) was found by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine to be more sensitive in detecting cancers...

Broccoli and Cauliflower Inhibit Hereditary Cancer

in Straightfromthedoc, on May 22, 2006

...line in the journal Carcinogenesis, Ah-Ng Tony Kong and his colleagues used a mouse model for human colon cancer to demonstrate the chemopreventive power of SFN and explain how it works to thwart canc...

Human Embryos in UK May Be Screened for Cancer Risk

in The Biotech Weblog, on May 12, 2006

...d to include genes that significantly raises the risk for cancer, particularly breast, ovarian, and colon cancer . The genes noted in the decision are BRCA1 and BRCA2 -- which confer an approxima...

Christoph Kolumbus - der Erfinder des karibischen Inselhoppings

in Das Reise-Weblog, on May 10, 2006



Lysyl Oxidase: Potential Target For Cancer Therapy

in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2006

... relationship between LOX-production and hypoxia in other types of tumors including lung and colon. ...

Chr Hansen Won Curcumin Colour Patent

in The Biotech Weblog, on March 30, 2006

...l studies have previously linked high turmeric intake to lower rates of leukaemia, breast, lung and colon cancer. Turmeric is mainly grown in Southeast Asia and the demand for the polyphenol has i...

Plant Lignan: Effective as Menopause Supplement, Study Says

in Straightfromthedoc, on March 30, 2006

...women in menopausal stage. Plant lignans are converted into enterodiol and enterolactone in the colon. Estradiol (the major oestrogen in humans), hydroxymatairesinol and its metabolite enterolacto...

Questioning nanotechnology ethics

in Nanotechbuzz, on February 24, 2006

...routine visit to the doctor as a result of a cough may also tell me that I have a susceptibility to colon cancer with little prospect of cure. Knowing all the information that nanomedicine could provi...

chewing gum may speed recovery from colon surgery

in Straightfromthedoc, on February 22, 2006

... This entry is submitted via Creative Reporter : Patients who chew gum after colon surgery may recover more quickly and suffer fewer complications, according to Dr Rob Schuster and colleague...

avastin: promising but expensive cancer drug

in Straightfromthedoc, on February 17, 2006

... The drug Avastin has been widely used for the treatment of colon cancer. Now it is a potential new treatment for lung and breast cancer too. However many are already cringing at the price that i...

low income patients did not get recommendation for colon cancer tests

in Straightfromthedoc, on February 13, 2006

According to a study by Northwestern University researchers, fewer than 9 out of 10 low-income, medically underserved minority patients at risk for colorectal cancer receive a recommendation for colorectal cancer screening by physicians at government-supported community health centers. The stud...

Magnesium-Rich Diet Lowers Colon Cancer

in The Biotech Weblog, on February 1, 2006

... is submitted by Gloria Gamat, via Creative Reporter . A magnesium-rich diet may lower the risk of colon cancer, research said : Researchers from the School of Public Health at the University of M...

Legislation Supports Insurance Coverage For College Students

in The Universities Weblog, on January 8, 2006

... After her daughter died of colon cancer when her insurance coverage was revoked as a result of having to leave school, a mother fought back. Student health insurance usually requires th...

Colon cancer and chemo

in Straightfromthedoc, on December 7, 2005

... A new reports suggests that not all colon cancer patients are using optimal therapy : More than a decade after new treatment guidelines for the disease were issued, many patients with advanced ...

New Target For Anti-Inflammatory Compounds

in The Biotech Weblog, on December 6, 2005

...tory pathways leading to conditions associated with arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, lung and colon cancers and Alzheimer's disease. In vivo studies of the substrate specificity of the enz...

C. difficile spreading

in Straightfromthedoc, on December 3, 2005

...uot; said Dr. L. Clifford McDonald, an epidemiologist at the centers. C. difficile is found in the colon and can cause diarrhea and a more serious intestinal condition, colitis. It is spread by spore...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Cancer Treatment

in The Biotech Weblog, on November 14, 2005

...nude mice--showing that omega-3 fatty acids significantly depressed the growth of mammary, ovarian, colon, prostate and pancreatic cancer cells. Read the press release or download the Nutrition and ...

Blood Test For Colon Cancer Gene

in The Biotech Weblog, on October 26, 2005

... Both parents of a relative of mine were diagnosed to have colon cancer. Knowing that she is most probably pre-disposed to developing the disease, she is constantly plagued with worry as to whethe...