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Licorice Compound May Prevetn Colon Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 24, 2009
...rrently available, the effects of the licorice compound is specific only to the colon and the kidneys, and though long-term consumption can lead to low blood potassium and increases in blood pressure ...
The Melamine in China's Milk
in China Venture News, on September 28, 2008
...o had a story in their Sunday paper. In China you can take your child to the hospital and have its kidneys tested for free. According to the Post article: Despite official assurances that the problem...
Relief for Urinary Tract Infections
in Latina Viva, on April 12, 2008
...#39;ll also find cornsilk capsules and drops at whole food stores.
Cornsilk also helps clean your kidneys; it's a natural diuretic that will help you get rid of water weight; and it lowers blood ...
Spammers top 10 report: US Leading the Axis of Evil!
in I got Spam?!, on February 29, 2008
...from Brazil can be described as colorful, diverse and perhaps a little too revealing. Do count your kidneys beforehand if you ever decide to get a Brazilian dong augmentation in Brazil.
3. China - 4....
Sirolimus (Rapamune) May Treat Genetic Disease Tuberous Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 14, 2008
...enetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and on other vital organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, lungs, and skin. The disease previously been linked to two genes: TSC1 and TSC...
Diabetes in Children Increases Risk of Kidney Problems
in Daily Diabetic, on December 29, 2007
...Thus, being able to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in kids and teens will sot of preserve their kidneys.
Bottom line: parents and doctors should team up to give young children and rather healthy ...
Diabetes-Related Kidney Disease Can Be Fatal
in Daily Diabetic, on December 27, 2007
...replacement therapy."
Diabetes is the most important cause of ESRD - a condition wherein the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste products from the blood and excrete them in the urine and...
What if there are Fetal Abnormalities?
in Next Nine Months, on December 23, 2007
...lity and your subsequent options. Some anomalies, such as accumulation of urine in the fetal kidneys, may correct itself towards the end of the pregnancy. Some, however maybe more serious, resu...
Fetal Anomaly Scan
in Next Nine Months, on December 22, 2007
...ties that a fetus may have. The size and development of your baby's brain, spine , heart, kidneys and limbs are examined.
In my case, I was shown the different features of the face, the cha...
Fish Oil, Good Supplemental Treatment for Lupus
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 13, 2007
... (also called SLE or lupus) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and other organs of the body. Patients with lupus may also develop p...
Lakshmi Undergoes Surgery
in The Parenting Weblog, on November 6, 2007
...asitic" twin from her body. Several obstacles await the doctors since she has two spines, four kidneys, entangled nerves, two stomach cavities and two chest cavities.
The girl is named afte...
My Baby's Triple Whammy
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 25, 2007
..., they inserted a catheter (they tried 8 times btw, poor baby) and made an X-ray of his bladder and kidneys. Thank god that his ureters were working well, and we were allowed to go home without an ope...
Mice Study Demonstrated Potential of Vaccine-like Treatment Against Lupus
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 4, 2007
...ch the the body's immunological defence system attacks healthy cells, damaging muscles, joints, kidneys and other body parts.
Treatments that are currently used against lupus are high doses o...
Genetic Basis of Susceptibility to Acute Urinary Track Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 18, 2007
... involved in the immune defence system. It regulates the migration of white blood corpuscles to the kidneys and their work with neutralizing infectious bacteria. The Lund team has previously shown tha...
Of Grey's Anatomy and LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 31, 2007
...ransplant, the 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 ver...
Aliskiren-Valsartan Combo, Better at Lowering Blood Pressure
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 25, 2007
...sion (high blood pressure).
Aliskiren and Valsartan are both inhibitors of the renin system of the kidneys.
[Renin is a vasoconstricting substance (one which constricts the blood vessels and thus i...
Gene for Goltz Syndrome, Discovered
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 28, 2007
...nderdeveloped eyes. In addition, the disorder can affect the stomach, intestines, heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Now, an NIH-funded research has identified the gene that accounts for most cases of Goltz...
FDA Approved Carnitor® SF (Levocarnitine) Sugar-Free Oral Solution for Carnitine Deficiency
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 25, 2007
...o 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 muscles (mitocho...
A Case of Diabulimia: Skipping Insulin is NOT EQUAL to Weight Loss
in Daily Diabetic, on June 18, 2007
... 25, a blood vessel hemorrhage in her eye required surgery; At 28, doctors told her she had damaged kidneys.
Usually practiced by teenage girls and young women, diabulimia may be growing more common ...
Using Bacteria to Shuttle Nanoparticles
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 15, 2007
...ow the technique could be used to deliver specific genes to various organs, including the liver and kidneys.
More details from the Purdue University news release . See a larger version of the image ...
Dandelions as a Health Food
in Well Woman Blog, on June 13, 2007
...ss, chronic joint and skin complaints, gout, eczema and acne. As a tonic, Dandelion strengthens the kidneys. ...
Reality TV ethics: guess what? I'm not really dying.
in Sox First, on June 2, 2007
...w announced they would screen a terminally ill woman selecting one of three patients to receive her kidneys. At the time, I said it was just one step away from being a Snuff movie. Now they ha...
Reality TV's new ethical low
in Sox First, on May 30, 2007
... reality TV show will screen a terminally ill woman selecting one of three patients to receive her kidneys . Because this decision amounts to a life and death issue, it's just a step or two away...
Green tea can be harmful IF taken in large quantities
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 8, 2007
...going for a quick fix. I would like to lose the 5 lbs but I don't think I'd want to lose my kidneys and liver in the process.
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Tools for Diabetes Care Improvement, Launched by ACP/ACP Foundation
in Daily Diabetic, on April 21, 2007
...om the ideal scenario.
Diabetics still put themselves into a greater risk for damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet. Maybe they just won't listen? Or is it the lack of access to diabetes c...
Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes and Soy
in Daily Diabetic, on March 30, 2007
...ases the 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 al...
You Think You're Stressed?
in Philoneist, on February 27, 2007
...u have climbed a tree to escape danger. At the instant you recognized the danger, glands above your kidneys squirted epinephrine (adrenaline) into your blood stream. This powerful hormone raised your ...
Urinary Tract Infection
in Well Woman Blog, on February 27, 2007
...nce to the urinary tract. Most often these bacteria enter the urethra and travel to the bladder and kidneys. Usually, your body removes the bacteria, and you have no symptoms. However, some people see...
Nicotine Could Be The Link Between Cigarette Smoking And Kidney Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 3, 2007
... American Physiological Society :
human mesangial cells (MC) - cells in the blood vessels of the kidneys - are endowed with nicotinic receptors (nAChRs) a4, a5, a7, ß2, ß3, ß4 and ß5 (cells that in...
Surgery is Best Option for High Blood Pressure in Kids
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 3, 2007
...ovascular hypertension is caused by narrowings (or stenoses) in the blood vessels that lead to the kidneys. This particular condition is usually diagnosed only after children don't respond to blo...
Nanoparticles Could Be Linked to Formation of Kidney Stones
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 19, 2006
... blood vessels become clogged with calcium deposits that can damage major organs like the heart and kidneys.
But little is known why calcium deposits build-up.
Mayo Clinic researchers were able to ...
Mom Urges Weight Loss For Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on December 18, 2006
...tsteps of her 14-year-old daughter.
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The teenager was told her heart and kidneys were weakening as a result of type one diabetes and that she was likely to be dependent on f...
Rheos™ Baroreflex Hypertension Therapy™ System, Implantable Device that Gives Significant Reduction In Blood Pressure
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 21, 2006
...(blood vessel dilatation, heart rate reduction and promotion of fluid excretion by the kidneys).
That very process is a physiologic approach to reducing high blood pressure by allowing the br...
Wrap dress - an essential work piece
in Busy with Style, on October 19, 2006
...can wear your hair up, down, makeup lightly or heavily.
For your pleasure and the benefit for your kidneys, the Jewel dress is made of cashmere.
Available at Nordstrom for $546 ...
Get over a hangover
in Busy with Style, on September 20, 2006
...for you:
1. drink as much water as you can as soon as you wake up. This will help your dehydrated kidneys to get back to normal. You'll also have to visit the lady's room more often during w...
The Price of Being a Living Kidney Donor
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 1, 2006
...Master University, 35 relevant studies from 12 countries about costs incurred by people who donated kidneys between 1964 and 2003 were reviewed.
This was the first review to assemble and analyze qua...
Diabetics Cautioned: Protect Your Kidneys
in Daily Diabetic, on July 31, 2006
...er health condition often experienced by diabetics.
This site offers a primer on protecting your kidneys, and the things you need to look out for.
In patients with diabetes different types of me...
Small World Photomicrography Competition reveals nanoworld
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 26, 2006
...age of a mouse kidney by Thomas J. Deerinck, 2nd Prize winner in the 2005 competition. Mouse kidneys never looked better.
I highly recommend the gallery both for its sheer aesthetic pleasure...
Dental Amalgam Fillings Are Safe
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 22, 2006
... the children were followed. The researchers looked for measurable signs of damage to the brain and kidneys because previous studies with adults indicated these organs might be especially sensitive to...
The Gift of Love
in Daily Diabetic, on April 18, 2006
... a bodily organ?
One sister is ready to do just that. Keisha Syms, 27, will soon donate one of her kidneys to her brother Nicholas Powery, 18. Nicholas was recently diagnosed with end-stage renal fai...
A New Technique in Treating High Blood Pressure
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 14, 2006
... this disorder in humans.
Using a corrective gene, scientists were able to block a protein in the kidneys that triggers high blood pressure and kidney damage, said Dr. Zhongjie Sun, a UF assistant p...
Kidney Stones: Just Live With The Pain?
in Daily Diabetic, on April 11, 2006
...ocks given and the intensity of treatment.
SWL may promote hypertension by causing scarring in the kidneys and altering the secretion of blood pressure-modulating hormones , the authors hypothe...
Nanotubes create artificial blood vessel networks
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 9, 2006
...major stumbling block preventing scientists from creating large functioning organs such as liver or kidneys.
Now, according to a report in New Scientist , researchers from MIT and Harvard have used ...
First Lab-Grown Bladders, Transplanted
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 6, 2006
... offer patients more than a dozen other homegrown organs, including blood-vessel complexes, partial kidneys and perhaps hearts.
Read more .
News and Photo Source: The Washington Post...
the debate on double kidney transplant
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 14, 2006
...rt-term study in the US found a 100% survival rate in kidney patients who had double transplants of kidneys earlier rejected for having limited function . This could help solve the organ donor s...
CeBIT 2006 - WarmX
in The Techwear Weblog, on March 6, 2006
...extiles.
They knit a silver plated thread of polyamide into the fabric . At the height of the kidneys there are two meandering heating zones, one at the right side and one at the left side.
To...
The dangers of taking too many pills
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 25, 2005
...o many drugs, but London counsels seniors to be especially careful. As people age, their livers and kidneys take longer to remove drugs from their systems.
"The drugs get in, but they don't ...
New approaches to hypertension in the pipeline
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 23, 2005
...s of medications, called oral Renin inhibitors, works by targeting an Enzyme released by the kidneys that can affect blood pressure. The first of these agents to be introduced on the market is ...
Portable dialysis machines on the horizon
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 11, 2005
...motor home, ready to hook up for two hours each morning.
Most of the 400,000 Americans with failed kidneys stay alive by getting their blood cleaned at dialysis centers three times a week. Everts is ...
Fendereliminators Illuminated Fenders
in The Gadgets Weblog, on June 22, 2005
...Fenders
I tell you now, if you fit these to your 'bike, you deserve every kick to the kidneys the first group of Hell's Angels that sees you will deliver - and probably a few more, f...