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Seen that? - Acupuncture for Infertility
in Well Woman Blog, on November 14, 2009
...ny things - pain, weight loss, smoking. According to the Lung Association: Acupuncture and related therapies: Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese healing. It uses needles to stimulate energy ...
Heroes Season 4 : Ep. 3 - Acceptance
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-08
...pe: Cause, consequences, and responses
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Will Alternative Medicine Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant?
in Next Nine Months, on September 21, 2009
...tments. Most of them thought that there's no harm in trying or wanted to supplement traditional therapies.
Although there's a recently published study indicating that alternative medicine m...
Alternative Medicine Reduces IVF Success Rates
in Next Nine Months, on August 20, 2009
...y treatments but until that has been clarified, couples are advised against the use of alternative therapies when also having IVF.
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Type 2 Diabetes Overtreatment, Is It Really Safe??
in Daily Diabetic, on June 22, 2009
... of life.
The current analyses were designed to assess the impact of changes in antihyperglycemic therapies on health outcomes in managed care patients with type 2 diabetes.
Specifically, we assess...
New Heart Studies with Focus on Prevention and Early Diagnosis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 14, 2009
...tronic. "Our scientists and engineers continue to transform cardiac disease through innovative therapies and market-leading disease management, diagnostics and monitoring solutions."
More ...
Marker that Predicts Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2009
...approach may be used to classify patients as either low risk or high risk for metastasis, and thus, therapies can be custom tailored to patients, preventing over-treatment or under-treatment of the di...
UTSA Gets $1.2 Million Grant for JEOL Electron Microscope
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 25, 2009
...uot;Nanotechnology researchers will use the instrument to aid in research for developing new cancer therapies and treatments that combat a variety of human diseases," according to the San Antoni...
HRT and Brain Shrinkage
in Well Woman Blog, on January 15, 2009
...l women is linked to faster shrinkage in the brain.
US researchers found that hormone replacement therapies (HRT) commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause were linked to slightly faster lo...
Esophageal Cancer Awareness
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 11, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Mark Strozier
According to the American Cancer Institute, more than 16,000 esophageal cancer cases are presented every year in the US. It is crucial that the causes and symptoms of this under diagnosed, fatal cancer are brought to patients' attention.
Below ...
Cardiosphere-Derived Stem Cells for Treatment of Heart Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 30, 2008
...here-derived Stem Cells or CDC technology , and the multi-billion dollar market potential for heart therapies using CDC.
"CDCs are the perfect stem cells to treat heart attacks and chronic hear...
Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment, Pioneered at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI)
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 18, 2008
...ermanent side effects of surgery and radiation treatments currently used.
More of these invasive therapies are being performed now because improved awareness among younger men has converged with bet...
FDA Warning: Byetta is Linked To Pancreatitis and Death
in Daily Diabetic, on August 18, 2008
...carefully monitor the patient until recovery. Byetta should not be restarted. Consider antidiabetic therapies other than Byetta in patients with a history of pancreatitis
Byetta is a product of A...
Hsp104: Baker's Yeast Protein May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 16, 2008
...l of Clinical Investigation .
If Hsp104 works in further investigation, this may lead to potential therapies in order to prevent or maybe protect against the progression of Parkinson's disease
F...
Cancer Patients Turn To 'Complementary Methods'
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 5, 2008
...dy of cancer patients have revealed that as many as 61 percent of cancer patients use complementary therapies such as prayer, relaxation, meditation and massage largely influenced by sex, race,...
NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 17, 2008
...nder how we will be treating cancer 20 years from now. There will be so many new drugs and targeted therapies that utilize biologic mechanisms and some of these agents may be delivered using na...
Acqua Pia Spa Opens in Sicily
in Hidden Travel Gems, on June 8, 2008
...te.
Treatments at the spa tap the thermal waters' properties and include inhaling and aerosol therapies, mud treatments, hydromassage, Evian showers, Turkish baths and facials among several othe...
2-for-1 Treatments at Elemis
in Are you a beauty?, on June 2, 2008
...rejuvenate the body and skin without having to undress or even take off your eye makeup. The therapies are performed on a heavenly, Japanese-made Intelligent Massage Chair that measures the len...
Sponsored Post: rVita, An Online Resource on Alternative Medicine
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 5, 2008
... we gather all the resources in one place and make this easier. Consumers can research remedies and therapies, ask questions of our experts, and share experiences with other consumers. We bring togeth...
Multipotential Stem Cells from Menstrual Blood
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 25, 2008
...n the results of their studies, they noted the potential for MenSCs in regenerative transplantation therapies for many different organs and tissues. "The need for regenerative therapies using cel...
UCB's Cimzia: FDA-Approved for Chron's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 24, 2008
...atment of adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who have not responded to conventional therapies.
"Crohn's is a debilitating disease that disrupts the quality of life for its s...
Gene Therapy May Treat Cocaine Addiction
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 17, 2008
...not just alcoholism but in cocaine abuse as well. It also shows a potential direction for addiction therapies."
The study, published online in the journal Synapse , indicates that gene therapy ...
Quercetin and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 10, 2008
... Looking for alternative therapies for your allergies? There is a myriad of options out there, some approaches with more scientific backing than others. One of the dietary supplements out there th...
Novocell's Human Stem Cells, Treat Diabetes in Mice
in Daily Diabetic, on April 9, 2008
...can serve as a renewable source of functional insulin-producing cells for diabetes cell replacement therapies," said Emmanuel Baetge, chief scientific officer of Novocell.
Yes, human embryonic...
Depression, Antidepressants and Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on March 26, 2008
...n divided the group into four categories: those who took antidepressants that were considered older therapies, patients who were using newer treatments, those using a combination of both an old and ne...
Researchers Identify Cause of Neurofibromatosis Type1
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 18, 2008
... to Schwann cells during fetal development? The answer has implications for the development of drug therapies.
The two U-M studies demonstrate that a special type of Schwann cell is likely to blame, ...
Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) FDA-Approved For Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 21, 2008
...e psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or Phototherapy , and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. HUMIRA should only be administered to patients who will be...
Tysabri (natalizumab): Approved by FDA For Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 15, 2008
...isease in patients with evidence of inflammation (not fully respondent or tolerant to conventional therapies).
Crohn's disease patients using the drug must be enrolled in a special restricted d...
Rotation Diet to Manage Food Allergies
in Allergies, on January 8, 2008
...ving Allergies
Overcoming Allergies: Home Remedies-Elimination and Rotation Diets-Complementary Therapies
What Do We Eat Tonight? How to Live With Food Allergies - A Practical Guide to Selecti...
Muscle Weakness Due To Myasthenia Gravis Can Be Stopped!
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 26, 2007
... with myasthenia gravis.
And if 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."
Potential...
Entelos Signed Agreement with J&J Pharma R&D for Diabetes Study
in Daily Diabetic, on December 22, 2007
... Johnso n Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. in order to pursue studies on diabetes therapies .
As stated James Karis, President and CEO of Entelos:
"Finding the optimal th...
High Urinary Levels of Certain Molecules: Potential Biomarker of Lupus Nephritis
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 27, 2007
...ible.
It would be very beneficial to detect the presence of nephritis early in order to administer therapies to stop the immune system from destroying the kidney. There is an urgent need for a biomar...
Have you heard of Myasthenia Gravis?
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 22, 2007
...es that control breathing and neck and limb movements may also be affected.
However, with current therapies, most cases of myasthenia gravis are not as "grave" as the name implies - for th...
Remotely-Controlled Nanoparticles Can Deliver Drugs Direct Into Tumors
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 21, 2007
.... scientists.
Such novel invention will in the future lead to improved diagnosis and targeted therapies for cancer.
In earlier work the team, led by Sangeeta Bhatia, M.D.,Ph.D., an associate p...
Novel Synthetic Anticoagulants to Treat Blood Clots
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 16, 2007
...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 the body in areas such as the legs...
Tasigna (nilotinib), FDA-Approved for Philadelphia Chromosome Positive CML
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 30, 2007
...loid leukemia (CML) in adult patients whose disease has progressed on or who cannot tolerate other therapies that included imatinib ( Gleevec ).
FDA's approval of Tasigna includes a black ...
Premature Telomere Shortening and Colorectal Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007
...chers also indicate these findings could prompt further studies on new treatment strategies such as therapies to reverse premature telomere shortening, stall it or protect the telomeres from destructi...
Pfizer's Axitinib: New Promising Experimental Drug Against Advanced Kidney Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 28, 2007
...gainst advanced kidney cancer when options are at a dead-end once tumors don't respond to novel therapies.
According to lead investigator Dr Brian I. Rini, an associate professor of medicine...
BIO Investor Forum 2007
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 7, 2007
...sychoses: New Solutions to Complex Disorders
The Odd Couple - Marrying Chemotherapy with Targeted Therapies
Turning the Heat Up on Cancer - New Technologies to Enhance Antibodies
Rheumatoid Arth...
Human Source of Stem Cells With Potential To Repair Muscle Damaged by Disease or Injury
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 5, 2007
...muscle fibers for endothelial and satellite cells, respectively. And in contrast to other stem cell therapies, the myoendothelial cells also showed no tendency to form tumors.
Source: Children's...
Somatuline Depot (lanreotide acetate injection), FDA-approved for Treatment of Acromegaly
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 3, 2007
...:
"This type of therapy provides an alternative for patients who have not responded to other therapies. The new approval reflects FDA's goals for making effective and safe treatments availa...
Testosterone Patch and Women's Sexual Desire
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 18, 2007
...e, but provide benchmarks for the degree of improvement in sexual function that all future therapies for this disorder should try to attain."
Women with HSDD are usually those postmenopausal, e...
The Skeleton is an Endocrine Organ: Crucial Implication on Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 10, 2007
...sensitivity.
Yes, these findings will lead to whole new areas of research that will develop novel therapies for type 2 diabetes.
Source: Columbia University Medical Center ...
ESF EURYI Awardee Tackles Topoisomerases to Control Cancer Growth
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 10, 2007
...ng genetic information during Cell division , which may be used to complement existing cancer therapies.
Dekker is focusing on an enzyme called Topoisomerase IB that plays a key role in som...
Liver Proprotein Convertases Modulate HDL Metabolism
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 8, 2007
...ations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) , and may thus be a potential target for new therapies to prevent heart disease.
In the current study, the researchers found that treatments tha...
Dynavax Technologies Corp. Received $30 Million for Allergy Franchise
in Allergies, on July 25, 2007
...-modifying treatments for allergic conditions.
We believe these allergy programs represent novel therapies that can improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from ragweed, peanut or cat a...
Nalmefene: New Drug Treatment Strategy for Drinking Problem?
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 10, 2007
...ents, treatment of alcohol-related disease, etcetera."
Nalmefene - manufactured by Biotie Therapies Corporation (a Finnish company) - is an opioid antagonist that works to block the ...
Complementary Therapy in Assisted Reproduction May Reduce Chances of Pregnancy
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 7, 2007
...ce of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (Lyon, France) that complementary therapies in assisted reproduction may diminish the effectiveness of medical treatment for infertili...
Childhood Asthma Gene, Identified
in Allergies, on July 7, 2007
..., France, Germany, the USA and Austria hope that their findings will lead to the development of new therapies for childhood asthma.
Find more details from the full report .
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Alternative Treatments for Diabetes Management
in Daily Diabetic, on July 5, 2007
...r conventional diabetes treatment?
Apparently the most commonly used complementary and alternative therapies in diabetes are nutritional supplements and herbal medicines.
If you are on an alternativ...
Buckyballs Have Anti-Allergy Properties Too
in Allergies, on June 28, 2007
...nse in human cell culture experiments, thereby setting the stage for the development of new allergy therapies.
The researchers found that the unique structure of the buckyball enables it to bind to ...
Protein May Prevent Eye Damage in Preemies
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 20, 2007
... to lead to treatments for babies born before their eyes are finished growing - as a new target for therapies for retinopathy of prematurity.
According to Dr. Maria B. Grant, a professor of pharmacol...
NIH Awards Almost $21 M in High-End Instrumentation
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 13, 2007
... basic discoveries that shed light on the underlying causes of disease and the development of novel therapies to treat them," said Barbara Alving, M.D., NCRR Director. "The value of this inv...
Fifth Gene Responsible for Joubert Syndrome
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 12, 2007
...nly will these findings aid in the diagnosis of the disease, it may also pave the way for potential therapies. ...
Remicade for Ulcerative Colitis
in Well Woman Blog, on June 12, 2007
...he need for steroids in patients with moderate to severe UC who haven't responded well to other therapies.
And it's also approved for the treatment of Crohn's in adults:
REMICADE has bee...
New Genetic Risk Factor for Coeliac Disease Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 11, 2007
...als who are more likely to develop coeliac disease, and may possibly lead to the development of new therapies. The study has been published online in Nature Genetics (10 June 2007).
Source: EurekA...
Inherited Gene Mutation for Leukemia Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 3, 2007
...indings may be useful not only in identifying individuals at risk for CLL, but may also lead to new therapies targeted at re-activating this gene. The research is to be published in the June 1 issue o...
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) on Pets
in Allergies, on May 30, 2007
... When it comes to alternative therapies, I'm mixed-up. While I strongly believe on the power of nutrition, certain herbal and dietary supplements , and to some extent, some traditional eas...
Mild-persistent Asthma Patients May Switch to Once-daily Flucitasone/Salmeterol
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 24, 2007
...s. One group continued to take Flovent twice a day for 16 weeks. Two other groups took alternative therapies: either a combination of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol in a single inhaler (Advair®...
On Smoking Pleasure and Kicking the Habit
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 21, 2007
...e hardest habits to overcome despite the well-publicized perils of cigarettes and ample cessation therapies that administer nicotine.
Probably that's why nicotine patches and gums mostly ...
Isis Pharmaceutical's Drug Candidate Reduce Cholesterol Levels in Half
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 19, 2007
... for the first time the potential 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 ...
Wounds are Slow to Heal in Diabetics Because...
in Daily Diabetic, on May 8, 2007
...1alpha ) was required.
Pardon the heavy scientific jargon...but these findings will later lead to therapies for enhanced wound healing in diabetics.
In conclusion (according to the study's autho...
BIO 2007: BIO International Convention
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 22, 2007
...ions will adress the following topics:
Monday: Driving the Development and Availability of Novel Therapies
Tuesday: Biotechnology and Its Impact on Global Health
Wednesday: A Hopeful Future...
Acute Headache Drug Dipyrone Can Cause Serious Blood Disorders
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2007
...who worked closely with the project:
"Given that many effective and more easily administered therapies are available, patients and clinicians will need to consider whether and in what circumsta...
ADHD Children Who Start on Strattera® More Likely to Change Therapies, Study Says
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 19, 2007
...ation at Prime:
"We believe that children who start on Strattera are more likely to change therapies because they are experiencing side effects or the drug is not working effectively.
Because ...
TYKERB®: GlaxoSmithKline's Breast Cancer Drug, Approved by the FDA
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 16, 2007
...in combination with capecitabine, is effective for women whose disease has progressed on previous therapies, including anthracyclines, taxanes and trastuzumab.
The approval of TYKERB demonstrates our...
USFDA Approved GlaxoSmithKline's Breast Cancer Drug TYKERB®
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 15, 2007
...n combination with capecitabine, is effective for women whose disease has progressed on previous therapies, including anthracyclines, taxanes and trastuzumab.
The approval of TYKERB demonstrates our ...
Michael J. Fox to Deliver Keynote Address at 2007 BIO International Convention
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 2, 2007
....
Mr. Fox's keynote address, entitled: "Driving the Development and Availability of Novel Therapies", will address the need for creative approaches to speed translation of the si...
In Utero Chemical Genetics to Prevent Birth Defects
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 16, 2007
...animal.
"This is a really important baby step that opens the door to the development of fetal therapies," said pediatric craniofacial surgeon Michael Longaker, MD.
"There are ...
Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 9, 2007
...
Cytori Therapeutics , a biotech firm developing stem and regenerative cell therapies for cardiovascular diseases treated their first patient in a hospital in Spain as part of Cytori's randomi...
