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siRNA Drug to Treat Genetic Skin Disease Pachyonychia Congenita
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 25, 2009
...ing since it suggests that siRNAs can be used safely on the skin and also possibly to treat genetic disorders that would otherwise have few therapeutic options," says Sancy Leachman, M.D., Ph.D., the ...
Now Wearable RFID Sensors for detecting airborne chemical agents
in The RFID Weblog, on November 20, 2009
...d pick up biomarkers indicating presence of diseases such as cancer, diabetes and other metabolic disorders.
The wearable RFID sensor system will be deploying innovative sensing approach using res...
Seizure Drug Curbs Hot Flashes
in Well Woman Blog, on September 15, 2009
...mal side effects and it is a generic drug," said Yurcheshen, who is based at the Strong Sleep Disorders Center. "That makes it a very attractive treatment for these problems in this patient ...
Tablet-Based Treatment for Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 1, 2009
...ted group, she reports.
The compount has already passed toxicity studies for other diseases and disorders and thus has the potential to fast-track through FDA regulatory steps, skipping straight to P...
Autism. The Time to Act is Now!
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 6, 2009
Did you know that every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism ?
Easter Seals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism. Every child deserves the chance to strive, but unfortunately what are normal everyday, opportunities for some children can be ...
Treatment For Gaucher Disease From Protalix
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2009
...technology.
Protalix has currently created over a dozen different proteins to treat other genetic disorders. Their plant-cell based technology enables a better gene uptake and longer half-life for t...
Self Foot Examination Against Needless Diabetic Amputations
in Daily Diabetic, on June 4, 2009
...e been avoided
Why is diabetes so tough on the feet?
Diabetic neuropathies, a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes, are present in about 70 percent of diabetic patients. Sometimes there a...
OTC Prevacid®, Heartburn Medicine Now FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2009
...rly half-more than 21 million patients-utilize prescription-only Prevacid® to treat acid-related disorders.
The US FDA recently announced its approval of Prevacid® 24HR, the first over-the-counter...
Mother's Day Rally for Moms' Mental Health Features Top Mommybloggers & Parenting Authors
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 5, 2009
...lth.
All of the letters will be written by survivors of and experts on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, as well as others who care abou...
UB Researchers Develop Nanotech Addiction Treatment
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 11, 2009
... writes Fast Company's Kit Eaton . "The technique should also translate to treating other disorders... The current thinking is that the nanotech may be suitable for AIDS, dementia, prostate ...
Broccoli Sprouts, Good For Your Gut
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2009
We should all munch on broccoli sprouts. Apparently, it protects our stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancers.
A new study shows that eating 2 1/2 ounces of three-day-old broccoli sprouts every day for at least two months may offer at least so...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
...lated to the function of the immune response.
This means that allergies are more than just immune disorders; there seems to be a physical aberration in the cells lining the mucous membranes which are...
Rite Aid for Allergies
in Allergies, on March 27, 2009
...;
* Information on reactions to nickel, latex and other nonbiological triggers;
* Other breathing disorders including asthma and exercise-induced asthma; and
* The possible connection between asthm...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Increase Risk of Neural Tube Defects
in Next Nine Months, on March 2, 2009
...an increased risk of a neural tube defect . Vegans/vegetarians and those who suffer from intestinal disorders that prevent them from absorbing sufficient amounts of the vitamin are at risk of Vitamin ...
How Capsaicin Interacts with Pain Receptors
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7560169 New research published in PLoS Biology further expounds on capsaicin's role in chronic pain relief . According to a related report :
"The receptor acts like a gate to the neurons. When stimulated it opens, letting outside calcium enter...
Vitamin D, Protection For Cold and Flu
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 25, 2009
...ncreased intakes of the sunshine vitamin may be an important way to prime the immune system against disorders like the common cold.
"To our knowledge, this is the first population-based study to...
Omega-3 and Female Depression
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 7, 2009
... studies that have examined the association of fish intake or dietary omega-3 PUFAs with depressive disorders or mental disorders. In addition, several small, randomized, double-blind trials found tha...
The Exercise That Cuts Diabetes Risk: Brief, Rigorous
in Daily Diabetic, on January 30, 2009
...ability to process sugars and fight diabetes. Such were the findings reported at the BMC Endocrine Disorders by scientists from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
They found that insul...
Some Tips In Finding The Right Endocrinologist
in Daily Diabetic, on December 19, 2008
... in academic centers are specialized to the point that they only see thyroid, diabetes or pituitary disorders, according to Mitzner.
Don't be afraid to ask questions to make sure it's the ri...
Brain Enzyme Regulates Appetite and Weight Gain
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 15, 2008
...s suggest S6K-regulating drugs may be a promising lead to control obesity and other human metabolic disorders.
Source: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Photo: Injection of active p70 S6K1 virus...
Insomnia Drug Can Help Jet-Lag and Shift-Work Problems
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 1, 2008
...nsomnia drug tasimelteon (also known as VEC-162) is here to help jet-lag and circadian rhythm disorders.
Phase II and III trials of the said drug as reported by the Maryland-based pharmaceutica...
Vitamin D is Linked To Parkinson's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 15, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , paul kline
The intriguing results of a study from Emory University School of Medicine suggested that Parkinson's disease patients are more likely to be Vitamin D deficient compared to healthy adults or patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Fifty-five...
Depression-Higher Death Rate Link In Elderly Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on October 6, 2008
...trolled for in the analysis of increased risk. A total of 12.1 percent of participants who had both disorders died during that period. Among those without depression, 10.4 percent died.
Suffice to s...
Gut Microorganisms May Help Prevent Onset of Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 22, 2008
...ses in the developed world may lead to increased risk of diseases like allergies, asthma, and other disorders of the immune system.
In an animal study published in Nature , they found that exposure ...
Bacteria May Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 22, 2008
...es in the developed world may lead to increased risk of diseases like allergies, asthma, and other disorders of the immune system. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.
Nature has the full repo...
Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
...lifestyle countries with less contact, however, elevated IgE levels are associated with allergic disorders.
In genetically susceptible individuals the immune system becomes biased and produces IgE an...
Comparing Yourself
in Biz Plan Hacks, on August 27, 2008
...h people they cannot possibly keep up with. This has lead to our nationwide problem with debt, food disorders and many other ailments that are hurting us.
I know I fell into this trap when I was you...
Xenazine (tetrabenazine): First Drug for Chorea in Huntington's Disease, Approved by the FDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 15, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Vasiliy Yakobchuk
Xenazine (tetrabenazine) , product of Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Washington, D.C.) is the first drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of chorea - the jerky , involuntary movement - in people with Huntington's disease .
X...
Exercise Pill...Anyone?
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 31, 2008
...muscle diseases, such as wasting and frailty, as well as obesity and a slew of associated metabolic disorders where exercise is known to be beneficial.
Could this be taking the fun out of exercising...
Old Russian Antihistamine Dimebon: Potential Anti-Alzheimer's?
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 21, 2008
Dimebon is a drug once used in Russia as antihistamine . Now, initial trials conducted by a team from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston using the drug against Alzheimer's disease has shown promising positive results.
Findings are published in the current issue of the The Lan...
Delivering Drugs to the Brain
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 17, 2008
...w doctors to send certain drugs through the BBB and even use nanoprobes to diagnose different brain disorders. View the abstract here . I'm constantly amazed when I see where nanotechnology is ta...
Spammer Faces 25 Years In Prison
in I got Spam?!, on July 11, 2008
...is arguing that his client deserves leniency and that the medications he takes for several mental disorders including Oppositional Defiant Disorder are at least partly to blame for his actions....
Is Compulsive Shopping a Mental Disorder?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 8, 2008
...atric Association has for years been discussing including compulsive buying in its manual of mental disorders, which it plans to finish updating by 2012.
I don't believe that everyone who digs th...
The Biomarkers Consortium at the BIO 2008
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 18, 2008
...ulatory qualification of biomarkers in four key areas: cancer, inflammation and immunity, metabolic disorders, and neuroscience.
The Biomarkers Consortium will formally announce the creation of these...
The Biomarkers Consortium at 2008 BIO International Convention
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 17, 2008
...ulatory qualification of biomarkers in four key areas: cancer, inflammation and immunity, metabolic disorders, and neuroscience.
This is truly exciting. The possibilities are just limitless these da...
Instantly Stop Bleeding
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 29, 2008
... in people who may be taking blood-thinning medications or in certain individuals who have bleeding disorders such as hemophilia .
A company called Arch Therapeutics has licensed special tec...
CDC Recommendation: Shingles Vaccine to Adults, Age 60 and Older
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2008
© gruntzooki
Shingles is a condition that can cause debilitating chronic pain.
Shingles ( herpes zoster ) is an outbreak of rash or blisters on the skin that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox - the varicella-zoster virus. The first sign of shingles is often burning ...
First Generic Ropinirole, Approved by The FDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 9, 2008
Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride) tablets - product of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) - are for the treatment of moderate to severe Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) .
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From the NINDS-NIH :
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the...
Bulging Belly Increases Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 26, 2008
Do you have a bulging belly fat? According to a new report, it can actually increase one's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease .
Now a new study, published today in the journal Neurology, suggests that having a larger belly in middle age may increase the risk of Alzheimer's dis...
Arcalyst: New Orphan Drug FDA-Approved for Treatment of Rare Inflammatory Syndromes
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 28, 2008
...) is now approved for the long term treatment of two Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) disorders: Familial Cold Auto-Inflammatory Syndrome (FCAS) and Muckle-Wells Syndrome (MWS) .
Sy...
Modified Atkins Diet Against Adult Epileptic Seizures
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 9, 2008
Everyone knows what an Atkins Diet is right? It is a (once?)popular low-carb, high protein diet fad which was first intended to the clinically obese, needing drastic weight loss. But then, anything in the modern world becomes a fad. Even the non-obese are adapting to the Atkins diet.
Now, a stu...
Deferoxamine Boosts Bone Repair
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 15, 2008
...and may be a potential lead compound for treating fractures, bone disease and other musculoskeletal disorders.
In the study, bone density surrounding the injury more than doubled to 2.6 cubic millime...
Tysabri (natalizumab): Approved by FDA For Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 15, 2008
Previously approved for use in the treatment of some forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) - Tysabri (natalizumab) - is now approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease in patients with evidence of inflammation (not fully respondent or tolerant to convent...
Sirolimus (Rapamune) May Treat Genetic Disease Tuberous Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 14, 2008
Preliminary data indicates that Sirolimus (trade name: Rapamune ), a macrolide compoundisolated from the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus in a soil sample collected from easter island , may have potentials in treating tuberous sclerosis , a rare genetic disease that causes benign ...
Metformin-Lifestyle Changes Combo, Effective Against Antipsychotic Drug-Induced Weight Gain
in Daily Diabetic, on January 9, 2008
... medications have been used increasingly for the management of patients with a variety of psychotic disorders and severe behavioral disturbances.
But in the past decade, there has been a growing con...
Lack of a Gene Triggers Overeating and Obesity
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 2, 2008
...disease mechanisms and critical periods of intervention for the treatment and prevention of obesity disorders."
Remember that the above findings were in mice. However, there is a possibility th...
Muscle Weakness Due To Myasthenia Gravis Can Be Stopped!
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 26, 2007
... it proves successful there, it could also one day help us find new therapies for other auto-immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus."
Potentially promising! Take note that Mya...
Christmas Blues
in Well Woman Blog, on December 23, 2007
...y bring on the blues. Yahoo News has some timely tips from Dr. Rajnish Mago, director of the Mood Disorders Program at the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadel...
Women Who Suffer from Eating and Mental Disorders Suffer More Sex Problems
in Well Woman Blog, on December 6, 2007
... According to the International Journal of Eating Disorders , childbirth, anorexia, and even depression can alter a woman's sex life. Researchers found that women who suffer from one or more of ...
Lost Dopamine Cells Replacement: Promising Therapeutic Strategy for Parkinson's
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 5, 2007
There is a progressive degeneration of brain cells known as dopamine (DA) cells in Parkinson's disease .
What if these cells can be replaced?
Indeed, the replacement of dopamine cells is now considered as a promising therapeutic strategy against Parkinson's disease: Ernest Arenas ...
OPCs from Grape Seeds, Prevent LDL Cholesterol Oxidation
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 23, 2007
... vessels from oxidative damage - thereby reducing the risk on endothelial dysfunction and vascular disorders.
Targeting ROS (reactive oxygen species) with dietary antioxidants is therefore an attract...
REVLIMID® (lenalidomide)-Dexamethasone Combo, Effective in Multiple Myeloma
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 23, 2007
...d is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e.g., colitis); severe allergies; and asthma. Dexamethasone is also used to treat certain ty...
Have you heard of Myasthenia Gravis?
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 22, 2007
I've only heard of it recently because my cousin's 15-year old daughter have been diagnosed with the condition, couple of months ago.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke (NINDS) , myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease c...
Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
in Well Woman Blog, on November 20, 2007
...p." It was once thought that both chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia weren't real disorders. However, research has proved that they actually do exist....
Allergy Symptoms in Your Pet
in Allergies, on November 20, 2007
...ause of itchy skin conditions in pets is not easy as some foods can also trigger allergies and skin disorders so a good diet is paramount to prevention.
If your pet is always scratching, or showing ...
Schizophrenics and Ruptured Appendix
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 20, 2007
...46.7 percent of the schizophrenic patients, in 43.4 percent of the patients with other major mental disorders, and in 25.1 percent of the patients with no major mental diseases. More ruptured cases we...
Novel Synthetic Anticoagulants to Treat Blood Clots
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 16, 2007
...d molecules called sulfated DHPs which can inhibit key enzymes that play a major role in clotting disorders, and could lead to novel therapies to treat clots in the lungs and those localized deep in...
Accessorize With a Purpose
in Pretty Things, on November 12, 2007
Everytime we buy something, we're showing our support for a designer, a look that we want to see more of or a way that we want to be viewed. This is what's so great about fashion; however, there are times when it's nice to know that what we buy places recognition on an area that we ne...
Pregnant Women who Drink Subjects Offspring to Behavior Problems
in Well Woman Blog, on November 9, 2007
...havior problems in their offspring. The study even suggests the child could be subjected to alcohol disorders and criminal behavior.
I know this topic has debated. But, my suggestion is simple: don&#...
Jewelry Art & Auction
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 8, 2007
... Get double your jewelry shopping pleasure by buying jewelry for a cause at the National Eating Disorders Association "Every BODY Is Beautiful" Online Fundraising Auction event, which runs...
OTC NSAIDs May Reduce Risk of Parkinson's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 6, 2007
According to a new study, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers more popularly known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , may reduce a person's risk of Parkinson's disease .
Parkinson's disease is a motor system disorder, resulting from the loss of dopamine-prod...
Smoking Can Increase Risk of Psoriasis
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 30, 2007
...ith smoking duration in both current and past smokers.
Adding to the long list of smoking-related disorders is the condition called psoriasis - a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches o...
Anti-Epileptic Drugs Can Cause Reproductive Disorders
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 29, 2007
...drugs (AEDs) can lead to decreased fertility and increased incidence of reproductive endocrine disorders .
The study finds that reproductive endocrine dysfunction resulting from AED...
Hypertension Drugs, Beneficial Against Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 29, 2007
... the screening more than 1,500 drugs that are already commercially available for treatment of other disorders in order to determine their potential value in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease an...
FISH-Based Test Identify Genetic Abnormalities in Plasma Cell Malignancies
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007
...tient's prognosis and likelihood to respond to a given treatment. Plasma cell proliferative disorders, or PCPD, account for approximately 10 percent of all blood born cancers.
The FISH test ...
Using Stem Cells to Regenerate Cornea and Treat Genetic Skin Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 25, 2007
...ng.
"This demonstrates that it is possible to use stem cells in gene therapy for genetic skin disorders," Professor De Luca said.
Source: ESF
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Depression and Anxiety, Linked to Allergies
in Allergies, on October 24, 2007
...ry, children and adolescents with depression, anxiety and other so-called "internalizing" disorders are more likely to have allergies.
Among a sample of 184 young people being evaluated...
Trichuris suis Ova (TSO) Therapy to Treat Food Allergies
in Allergies, on October 23, 2007
...eveloped countries. Some researchers believe that the dramatic increase in patients with autoimmune disorders may be correlated with the elimination of helminths (worms) from the human gut.
In the st...
Test To Help Avoid "Red Wine Headache"
in Celebrate Wine, on October 3, 2007
... that exist in certain foods and have been known to cause nausea , headaches, and respiratory disorders). Tests for these toxins already exist, yes, but it can take a while to get your results. ...
