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Victoza® (liraglutide) Received EU Marketing Authorization
in Daily Diabetic, on July 6, 2009
...sulphonylurea in patients with insufficient glycemic control despite maximal tolerated dose of monotherapy with metformin or sulphonylurea, and
combination treatment with metformin and a sulphonylur...
July is UV Safety Month: Protect and Repair Your Skin
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 5, 2009
...e.
This July, in honor of UV Safety Month, mySpaShop.com will be offering discounts on TARA Sun Therapy products, including:
SPF 15 Sun Protection - eliminates synthetic chemicals found in most ...
Role of Genetics in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on June 24, 2009
...nt, genetics is like, well, destiny: there's really nothing you can do about it, save for gene therapy, which doesn't seem likely for the to be available for the treatment of allergies in the ...
Type 2 Diabetes Overtreatment, Is It Really Safe??
in Daily Diabetic, on June 22, 2009
...ype 2 diabetes.
Specifically, we assessed the predictors of intensification of antihyperglycemic therapy, its impact on [hemoglobin] A1C, body weight, symptoms of anxiety/depression, and health stat...
Banana Briquettes
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 8, 2009
© choyaw99 Researchers have developed a method of converting banana crop waste into briquettes as a source of fuel.
First, the banana skins and leaves are mashed to a pulp in a hand-operated domestic meat mincer. This pulp is mixed with sawdust to create a mouldable material - in Rwanda it wo...
PREMARIN® (conjugated estrogens) Vaginal Cream For Post-Menopause Vaginal Dryness: Approved by the FDA
in Well Woman Blog, on March 31, 2009
...ose regimen of PREMARIN® (conjugated estrogens) Vaginal Cream. This is the first vaginal estrogen therapy approved by the FDA for this use, PREMARIN Vaginal Cream doesn't mask symptoms but if used...
Marker that Predicts Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2009
Researchers have identified a new marker for breast cancer metastasis called TMEM , for Tumor Microenvironment of Metastasis. These findings could lead to the first test to predict the likelihood of breast cancer metastasis via the bloodstream.
The Weill Cornell investigators set out to build o...
Experimental Therapy Builds Tolerance to Peanut Allergies
in Allergies, on March 18, 2009
...the equivalent of up to 15 peanuts a day about 10 months later , and then they stayed on the daily therapy while they were monitored.
Nine of the 33 children participating in the study have been on ...
Cancer Research UK Announces Nanotech Breakthrough
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 13, 2009
...e result is toxic, but only to the offending cells, leaving healthy tissue unaffected. We hope this therapy will be used to treat cancer patients in clinical trials in a couple of years."
More...
Gene Therapy for Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
...kphoto , Image# 7126655 Scientists may have found a promising new treatment for obesity using gene therapy . They have discovered that a particular gene called BDNF , can result in improved insuli...
RESPeRATE: Over-The-Counter Device, Lowers Blood Pressure In Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on March 9, 2009
... device that is clinically-proven to lower blood pressure and reduce stress through paced breathing therapy. In fact, it is the only non-drug over-the-counter treatment device cleared by the FDA to lo...
Honeydew Skin Care For Pregnant Moms
in Next Nine Months, on March 6, 2009
...Bun in the Oven (super-rich belly butter) , A Leg Up (soothing foot & leg lotion) and C-Scar Therapy (antioxidant scar cream) - all of which are formulated using natural botanicals and without...
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Found Linked To Rare Brain Infection
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 21, 2009
...ed for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic (whole body) therapy or phototherapy.
Now incident reports have linked Raptiva to progressive multifocal leukoen...
Brain Device for Severe OCD, Approved By The FDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 19, 2009
...manitarian device exemption for the first implantable device that delivers intermittent electrical therapy deep within the brain to suppress the symptoms associated with severe obsessive-compulsive ...
Enzyme From Fermented Soy May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 17, 2009
...enzyme which can be safely taken orally and can degrade amyloid fibrils could be very useful in the therapy of amyloid-related diseases.
An increase in brain cell damage and death from oxidative str...
Stem Cell Therapy Reverse Multipple Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 31, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6634098 The Telegraph reports of the continuing positive results on the use of stem cells in treating multiple sclerosis in conjunction with a drug called alemtuzumab. The study leader, Dr Richard Burt, described it as a "feasible procedure" tha...
First Clinical Trial Using Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 28, 2009
... , Image# 2845362 The FDA has approved the world's first clinical trial on the use of stem cell therapy for patients with acute spinal cord injury. Geron Corporation will conduct a Phase I m...
Magnesium Sulphate Injections Help Protect Against Cerebral Palsy in Very Premature Babies
in Next Nine Months, on January 28, 2009
...e.
"This new Cochrane review shows there is now evidence to support giving magnesium sulphate therapy to women at risk of very preterm birth to increase their unborn baby's chance of surviva...
Gene Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 27, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 852788 A study published in the journal Human Gene Therapy reports of the first clinical evidence that gene therapy reduces symptoms in patients with rheu...
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in Wangtam, on January 22, 2009
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HRT and Brain Shrinkage
in Well Woman Blog, on January 14, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 2587270
Just when we thought HRT or Hormone Replacement Therapy is safe, here comes a new study saying that HRT in post menopausal women is linked to fast...
Ex's Don't Make Good First Date Conversation
in The Dating Weblog, on December 26, 2008
...ip, it can feel really good to talk about the things that didn't go right. But dating isn't therapy. You've got to focus on the person right in front of you in order to get a new relations...
Crisis Help for Anonymous High-net-Worth Individuals
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on December 19, 2008
...for high-net-worth individuals in the United States is "wealth peering" - a sort of group therapy for the rich that has been compared with alcoholics anonymous .
There are several organ...
Vitamin B1 Against Kidney Damage in Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on December 10, 2008
...lbumin excretion after being treated with thiamine.
"In this pilot study, high-dose thiamine therapy produced a regression of urinary albumin excretion (UAE) in type-2 diabetic patients with mi...
Common Diabetes Drugs Double Risk of Women's Fractures
in Daily Diabetic, on December 9, 2008
...e risk of fractures in women with type 2 diabetes, who are already at higher risk before taking the therapy."
In absolute terms, Singh said, if thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are used by elderly, pos...
Genetic Blood Test Provide More Accurate Evaluation For Cystic Fibrosis Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 3, 2008
...ed the feasibility of a genetic blood test to demonstrate cystic fibrosis patients' response to therapy.
Using microarray gene analysis of the blood samples, the researchers identified 10 genes t...
Melatonin May Help Treat Uveitis Eye Inflammation
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 23, 2008
...d be a promising resource in the management of uveitis. Alone or combined with corticosteroid therapy, the anti-inflammatory effects of melatonin may benefit patients with chronic uveitis and decr...
Leukemia Drug May Treat Type-1 Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 20, 2008
... of imatinib-treated mice remained non-diabetic at 50 weeks of age, suggesting that the short-term therapy had long-term effects on the development of diabetes.
The drug put 80 per cent of mice wi...
Cancer Drug Gleevec May Treat Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on November 19, 2008
...gnificant percentage of the animals remain in long-term remission even after discontinuation of the therapy."
Findings were published in this week's online issue of the Proceedings of the ...
Benefits of Early HIV Therapy
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Stefan Klein
New clinical findings suggest earlier treatment in HIV may produce statistically meaningful benefit. The findings were presented at the ICAAC/IDSA meeting , which is occurring this week in Washington, DC.
In the study, those getting early antiretro...
MS Society to Benefit from WSOP Main Event Chip Leader
in Internet Poker, on October 17, 2008
...OW. Join the movement at nationalmssociety.org.
Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking ...
New Scientific Journal: EMBO Molecular Medicine
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 11, 2008
...ing defined human diseases as well as potential clinical applications for diagnosis, prevention and therapy.
"EMBO Molecular Medicine offers a unique opportunity to broadly distribute new findi...
Diabetes May Be Reversed From The Fat Cells
in Daily Diabetic, on October 8, 2008
...nts targeted at specific subsets of macrophage cells might offer a very effective new anti-diabetic therapy.
...
Shop til you drop at Cabot Circus, Bristol
in Wandalust, on October 8, 2008
...e dark days of the credit crunch you do wonder how much disposable income will be left for retail therapy.
However there's a lot to do and see in Bristol. The Visit Bristol site lists the top 10...
Drugstore Deals & Steals - St. Ives Smoothing In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish
in Are you a beauty?, on October 5, 2008
...ntle but capable and lathers up under the shower stream. My fave is the clean-smelling Mineral Therapy Body Polish but you can also try Collagen & Elastic or the perfect-for-fall Oatmeal ...
Weekend Herb Blogging - Lemon Thyme
in Do you like to cook?, on September 30, 2008
...ile oils also work as a digestive aid. These same pungent oils make lemon thyme a favorite in aroma therapy for the treatment of asthma. - Sally's Place
Weekend Herb Blogging , the creatio...
Salba® Smart Natural Products and Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 23, 2008
...n levels, compared to controls. In a long term trial (12 weeks), - Supplementation of Conventional Therapy With the Novel Grain Salba (Salvia hispanica L.) Improves Major and Emerging Cardiovascular R...
Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment, Pioneered at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI)
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 18, 2008
... © memekode
A promising novel therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer is being pioneered in development and commercialization by scientists at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) in Toro...
Gene Therapy for Chronic Pain Goes on Clinical Trial
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 16, 2008
...f Michigan will begin a phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of cancer-related pain using gene therapy: a novel gene transfer vector injected into the skin to deliver a pain-relieving gene to the...
Jasmine Flower-Derived Substance, Potential New Anti-Cancer?
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 26, 2008
...rsity reported that a compound derived from the jasmine flower could be the key to a new effective therapy for cancer treatment.
The substance, known as jasmonate (or methyl jasmonate) has been fo...
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Brings Better Quality of Life in Older Women?
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 25, 2008
...s each and every woman dread those and we all are going to go through with it. Hormone replacement therapy - despite the previously reported downsides (such as increased mortality and increased ris...
What Not to Say on a First Date
in The Dating Weblog, on August 19, 2008
...e stresses that you shouldn't talk about the crazier side of life: medications, recovery speak, therapy, and the like.
It isn't that you're hiding your real self on a first date. All of...
Cancer Patients Turn To 'Complementary Methods'
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 5, 2008
...esearchers found. Only 0.4 percent of survey participants used hypnosis; 1 percent used biofeedback therapy; and 1.2 percent used acupressure or acupuncture.
This study and their findings are publ...
Enriched Boswellia serrata Extract Against Osteoarthritis
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 30, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Jeff Strickler
In a study published in Arthritis Research and Therapy , researchers demonstrated the efficacy of 5-loxin , an extract of the 'Indian Frankinc...
Phase 1 Trials Shows Plant-Produced Cancer Vaccine as Safe
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 28, 2008
...to convince a cancer patient to wait for a vaccine to be developed, rather than going on some other therapy."
The study is published in the advance online issue of the Proceedings of the Natio...
Stopping the Spread of Cancer by Using Nanoparticle-Mediated Drug Delivery
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 22, 2008
...
When cancer spreads, this is called metastases and it can be devastating. Metastatic cancer means that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, including organs like the liver, brain, bo... ...he spread of cancer. Using an integrin -targeted nanoparticle, researchers delivered the chemotherapy doxorubicin to target the blood vessels of the tumor. By using this type of novel targeted a...
Fighting Cancer with Magnetic Nanoparticles
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 21, 2008
...something from an X-Men movie. So much is happening in the world of cancer research. "Targeted therapy" is a buzzword that includes biological molecules, nanotechnology, and sometimes a comb...
Diabetes May Lead to Male Infertility
in Next Nine Months, on July 17, 2008
...oincidence.
The scientists studied semen samples from men with diabetes who were receiving insulin therapy. On initial routine microscopic examination the semen samples appeared normal, apart from a ...
Shecky's Beauty Week = Discounts for NYC Gals
in Are you a beauty?, on July 14, 2008
...ost cutting-edge treatments for the hair, face and body, such as middle-Eastern body wraps, cupping therapy and eyelash perms. Additionally, beauty staples such as manicure/pedicure combinations, hair...
FDA Warning: Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs Increase Risk of Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 9, 2008
...ways been.
Read more from FDA News .
[In Photo: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics (Milestones in Drug Therapy) (Hardcover) ]...
Is Compulsive Shopping a Mental Disorder?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 8, 2008
...debt-consolidation program to pay down the $35,000 she owes on her credit cards, and she is getting therapy once a week.
I have to admit that I normally scoff at the idea of people having a "pro...
Drug Candidates from Marine Animals
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Martin Strmko
Scientists have isolated compound from marine animals which interfere with a protein termed NF-kB and may thus have potentials for treating cancer, as well as a number of other diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis and asthma.
...
A heartfelt response to a commenter
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 7, 2008
...adoption doesn't have an element of loss. It does for everyone involved. I made sure I went for therapy before we adopted and our daughter sees a great therapist with a background of working with ...
Asthmatic Adults Needed for Study on Omega-3 Supplements
in Allergies, on July 3, 2008
...will undergo:
comprehensive assessment of asthma and assessment of the effects of your current therapy
blood samples are required for cholesterol testing
provided with dietary supplementation...
Prolifique Designer Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 2, 2008
...ne symbolizes courage and strength, and it is used by many leukemia patients as a wonderful form of therapy and comfort.
We created this piece of jewelry to help remind us all that we are much strong...
Seven Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Recurrence or Progression Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...," Dr. Shariat said. "This could help physicians provide individualized care and targeted therapy for patients. It will also allow us to design clinical trials to target these individual bio...
The Biomarkers Consortium at the BIO 2008
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 18, 2008
The Biomarkers Consortium , a collaborative public-private partnership managed by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), will announce at 2008 BIO its future strategic focus on High-Impact Biomarkers Opportunities. By doing so, The Biomarkers Consortium is creating will be...
Big Sample Sale Over at Eugenia Kim!
in Pretty Things, on June 10, 2008
... be looking for diversions all week! One of the best ways to get this done is to do a little retail therapy and since Eugenia Kim is all about showing accessory love, I had to share it with all of you...
Welcome again to BootStrapMe.com
in BootStrapMe, on May 27, 2008
...nt record label in the mid-1990's to very modest response.
I started this blog in part as therapy after a frustrating and ultimately unsuccessful effort to start a small community newspaper ...
On Bone Marrow Transplants and Donors
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 27, 2008
...your country's bone marrow registry.
Emru needs a bone marrow transplant . This kind of therapy is administered through a transplant of bone marrow stem cells from a matching donor. The hi...
Sponsored Post: Top 10 Dating Mistakes
in The Dating Weblog, on May 15, 2008
...stakes by Dr. Allison Conner, a New York Psychologist . Dr Conner specializes in short-term therapy providing her clients with the psychological tools to change their lives and dating is an are...
Using Skin Flaps to Deliver Anti-Cancer Drugs
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 15, 2008
...duction in tumor volume.
"This new technique may allow us to reprogram skin flaps, using gene therapy, to provide a blueprint for anti-tumor agents like Interleukin-12 to be produced in the tumo...
Cryopreserving Ovaries
in Next Nine Months, on May 13, 2008
...iod of cryopreservation . In this particular case, the ovarian tissues were removed prior to cancer therapy to prevent them from getting damaged, which may possibly result to infertility. After the re...
Retransplantation of Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissue Following Cancer Therapy
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 13, 2008
... German scientists have successfully re-implanted a patient's ovarian tissues following cancer therapy, thus allowing the patient the possibility of becoming pregnant. The case report may be dow...
Cool Pet: World's Smallest Dog
in Cool Picking, on May 11, 2008
... four weeks. Surprisingly, little Dancer-who barely seems real-has also recently been granted "Therapy Dog" status and cheers people up in hospitals and care centers.
Watch the video here...
Gene for Kidney Failure Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 29, 2008
...activity of inflammatory cells that can become overactive in certain diseases of the kidney. Such a therapy would be of obvious benefit to patients suffering from auto-immune diseases such as lupus. T...
Multipotential Stem Cells from Menstrual Blood
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 25, 2008
In the new issue of Cell Transplantation a study demonstrated the potentials of menstrual blood as a source of stromal stem cells with the ability to differentiate into a variety of cell lineages.
Tests showed that MenSCs could differentiate into adipogenic, chondrogenic, osteogenic, ect...
Using Immunotherapy for Treating Food Allergies
in Allergies, on April 21, 2008
...cientists from the National Jewish Medical and Research Center are evaluating the use of immunotherapy to prevent food allergy reactions . They are feeding peanut- and egg-allergic people increas...
Trichuris suis Ova (TSO) - Where to Get?
in Allergies, on April 17, 2008
...'ve been receiving emails regarding a previous entry on the use of Trichuris suis ova (TSO) therapy in treating food allergies. A few of you wrote to find out where one can avail of this prepa...
Gene Therapy May Treat Cocaine Addiction
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 17, 2008
... Using gene therapy, researchers have demonstrated in rats that increasing the levels of dopamine D2 receptors in the brain can reduce use of cocaine by 75 percent .
"By increasing dopamine ...
