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Pancreatitis: Minimially Invasive Procedure Offers Long-Term Pain Relief

...incter muscle at the end of the pancreatic duct to release pressure, has proven effective in the short term, but the Hopkins study was designed to assess its long-term value. The doctors discovered that 62% of the patients reported significant improvement in their pain, with significant improvement defined a...

Another injectable contraceptive Pill approved by FDA

...the shot once every month according to the company release marketing the pill. Lunelle is an alternative to another injectable contraceptive called Depo-Provera that lasts three months. It works Like many other birth control pills as it has a combination of the hormones progestin and estrogen. The shots m...

And now they say infections can cause heart disease!!!!

...e by the body's immune system. Also infections can release endotoxins, which can damage the inner lining of blood vessels causing atherosclerosis.However there is no need to cry over the latest findings, as this will enable us to be aware of the complications of chronic infections, which we normally tend to ...

And now they say infections can cause heart disease!!!!

...e by the body's immune system. Also infections can release endotoxins, which can damage the inner lining of blood vessels causing atherosclerosis.However there is no need to cry over the latest findings, as this will enable us to be aware of the complications of chronic infections, which we normally tend to ...

Oracle Corp. to help build world's first "Digital Hospital"

...orlds first "all digital hospital", according to a release on Monday, issued by the out patient surgical rehabilitation chain. The digital hospital will feature inpatient beds with display screens connected to the Internet, electronic medical records storage, digital imaging and a wireless communications net...

Mystery behind Preeclampsia uncovered

...Vitamin C helps break down the S-nitrosoalbumin to release nitric oxide into the bloodstream. Dr. Kagan said future studies would focus on the possibilities of vitamin C reducing the risk of preeclampsia....

Blocked viens block eye sight

... Once the retinal cells begin to loose life, they release growth factors to encourage new veins to grow - but they grow in the iris instead of the retina. These large veins that grow in the iris obscures vision and exert painful pressure on the eye. To treat this condition Stanford researchers Palanker and...

Drinking arsenic water leads to cancer

According to a press release about one third the population of Bangladesh are at risk of getting cancer from arsenic deposits in well water. Drinking arsenic tainted water for prolonged periods results in skin lesions and cancer of kidney, skin, lung and bladder said the study...

Action of nerve cells

...n remins closed and cannot help the nerve cells to release neurotransmitters.Thus, the UNC-13 protein unfolds or opens the syntaxin protein so it can aid the release of neurotransmitter from one nerve cell to another. When a human or other animal has any sensation...

Antioxidants found in chocolates

...are produced when oxygen burns glucose in cells to release energy. Unchecked, free radicals damage cell components like DNA and proteins, setting the scene for heart disease, cancer and other health problems. Antioxidants also help prevent blood clots and inflammation.// The reason for recommending lots o...

A new drug for cancer

...tumour, as well as activating the immune system to release chemicals such as interferon and tumor necrosis factor. This will open up a second line of attack, causing the blood vessels to leak and break down. Due to restriction of its blood supply, the tumour will start to wither and die.// Magnetic resonan...

A non-stick danger

...inued use of Teflon and other related polymers may release a chemical combination that exacerbates global warming and ozone-depletion in the stratosphere, the researchers concluded....

Zydus Cadila and Kopran in strategic alliance

...manufacture the drug at its facility, Zydus Cadila release said here. Zydus has also entered into a seperate technology transfer agreement with Kopran for zero impurity Atenol which includes milestone payments totalling Rs. 20 crores. "We saw Aten as a good fit in terms of its size and presence in the car...

Drug abuse leads to long standing changes in the brain

...gs, methamphetamine is known to trigger short-term release of high levels of dopamine, which stimulates brain cells in the dopamine circuit, thereby enhancing mood and body movement. But previous animal studies show that long-term exposure to methamphetamine damages dopamine-producing brain cells and leads t...

Vitamin C for the heart

...and stroke.// PAD may cause inflammation and the release of free radicals--compounds that can damage tissue and may contribute to aging and chronic conditions such as cancer and heart disease.While antioxidants such as vitamin C can "neutralize" these compounds and reduce damage, free radicals can also dep...

Heart disease correlation to periodontal disease

...sible for oral infections could cause the liver to release increased levels of C-reactive protein and other inflammatory agents associated with cardiovascular disease, but a definite link between the two has not been established. A research team led by Dr Barbara Noack of the University of Buffalo, New York...

Iron is a two sided sword

...ve to infection. Iron is vital for the binding and release of oxygen by red blood cells and iron deficiency is a relatively common health problem especially in younger women and older people with a poor diet. That is why many breakfast cereals are now fortified with iron, to make sure everyone gets enough o...

Biotechnology on the lead

...search Institute of Infectious Diseases. He said a release of anthrax bacteria near a city of half a million people would cause up to 93,000 deaths within a week. Part of the problem would be identifying anthrax as the cause of death, however. Dr Craig Hunter, CEO of Celera Genomics, which has just publish...

Dampness related to asthma

...ce as high when exposed to home dampness. Moulds release tiny spores into the air that can trigger asthma symptoms. Mould spores can be found in damp places in the home like kitchens and bathrooms. "Keep kitchen and bathroom doors closed to prevent dampness spreading to other parts of the house and keep ro...

Miscarriage linked to late embryos

...es implant eight, nine or ten days after the egg's release from the ovary, with those implanting on day eight having the greatest chance of success.// The researchers speculate that late-implanting embryos may be weaker and that rejection of them may be a protective mechanism designed to spare the mother t...

Ajanta Launches World's First Once-A-Day Nimesulide Oral Formulation

...(APL) has launched its once-a-day 200mg controlled release nimesulide brand Nimlodi for arthritis. Nimlodi, which was developed by the Company through new drug delivery system, is the world's first once-a-day nimesulide brand for the treatment of arthritis. Ajanta, which manufactures both Allopathic and Ayur...

The alarm clock in you

...versity of Lubeck in Germany has found that people release hormones before waking which help them to anticipate the "stress" of getting up at different hours. Their work has also revealed the importance of the power of thought when it comes to controlling our sleep patterns. Professor Jan Born: It is a con...

Women more susceptible to brain damage from ecstasy

... chemically as MDMA, can damage nerve endings that release serotonin, a brain chemical that regulates mood, memory, sleep and sex. The drug also appears to damage brain cells that transmit nerve signals. // In a study, scientists at the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam have shown that women are more vu...

FDA attacks American Red Cross for blood violations

...everal violations including incorrect labeling and release of potentially contaminated blood, a lack of adequate quarantine and inventory controls and inadequate donor registration controls. The FDA wants the court to grant it the power to levy fines of $10,000 a day as well as for each future safety violati...

Warm yourself to sleep

...nd feet. The phenomenon is closely related to the release of hormones such as melatonin, which regulate sleepiness and wakefulness. The researchers say that a hot water bottle at the feet may not directly act on the central nervous system to cause sleep, but it can trigger widening of the blood vessels, whi...

Unsatisfactory Grade On Women's Health Issues

...bility of needed healthcare providers. After the release of the report, four states made improvements in women's access to health coverage, while five states improved benefits for pregnant women. Many states improved health screenings for women's cancers. Still, few states have made progress in women's dia...

Moderate alcohol consumption protects against dementia

... is that low levels of alcohol could stimulate the release acetylcholine, a brain chemical believed to facilitate learning and memory....

Prescription Drug Use Varies Widely Between States

...how you might use prescription drugs. With today's release of the first comprehensive state-by-state study of prescription drug use, where you live also can say a lot about which and how many medications you use. // According to the study, the percentage of adult beneficiaries obtaining at least one prescri...

The route to fertilization

...on of nitric oxide gas from the sperm triggers the release of calcium inside the egg about 30 seconds later. ...ng more nitric oxide gas, which in turn causes the release of more calcium throughout the egg. In the 1970s, Epel and other researchers showed that calcium is ...

Periodontal disease may amass the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

...abetes in patients with periodontal disease to the release of bacteria into the bloodstream that triggers a r...rom the immune system. Immune system cells can release proteins called cytokines that can disrupt production of insulin, the hormone that is key to diabete...

How brain works

...n remins closed and cannot help the nerve cells to release neurotransmitters.Thus, the UNC-13 protein unfolds or opens the syntaxin protein so it can aid the release of neurotransmitter from one nerve cell to another. When a human or other animal has any sensation...

Painkiller Linked to Deaths

...atients and others. The pill is designed to slowly release its active ingredient, oxycodone, to control the dosage of the powerful narcotic.// But if the pill is chewed or crushed and sniffed, it gives a stronger dose--providing a high that can be addictive and dangerous. The controversial Purdue Pharma pai...

Enzyme stimulates growth of adult stem cells

...Injury turns on MMP9, Rafii explained, which helps release growth-promoting substances which, in turn, wake up the stem cells. The stem cells then move to a portion of the bone marrow where they can multiply and be released. Rafii and his team discovered the significance of MMP9 when they examined mice that...

Antioxidants found in chocolates

...are produced when oxygen burns glucose in cells to release energy.// Unchecked, free radicals damage cell components like DNA and proteins, setting the scene for heart disease, cancer and other health problems. Antioxidants also help prevent blood clots and inflammation. The reason for recommending lots o...

Best ways to split a pill

... amenable to splitting at all. If it's an extended release or coated formulation, splitting it may reduce its effectiveness or may even be hazardous. Next look at the pill shape and design. Some are already scored for easy splitting and should present you with no problem. But other pills are difficult to s...

Hormone restrains appetite in man

...or feeling full after a meal, that the intestines release a hormone called PYY3-36 //which acts on the brain to produce a feeling of satiety. Researchers at Imperial College, London, now report on the first human trial of PYY3-36. 10 healthy volunteers received an injection of either PYY3-36 or saline and...

Sweet corn releases antioxidants on cooking

...tables. Some antioxidants actually require heat to release them from plant cells so they can be absorbed into...antioxidant level. Of especial interest was the release of ferulic acid, an antioxidant found mainly in grains, but generally in a form bound to the cell wa...

Hazards of anger in heart patients

...t, restores the normal rhythm of the heart by the release of an electric shock.The device can be used as a monitor to keep track of their emotional and physical states before an attack.While regular exercise is essential to maintain good health, physical over-activity can also be responsible for adding stra...

Heart attack kills one in every 10 Indians

...tres in Koramangala and Vasanthanagar conducted, a release said, blood tests and thyroid tests and also offered a 50 per cent discount on weight loss treatment....

Allergies: A major health problem

... the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts) that release inflammatory chemicals including the one that is known as 'histamine'. These trigger a classic allergic reaction. When the ‘histamine’ comes into contact with lungs it induces wheezing and in the vent of attack occurring on the skin it results in hi...

Unfavourable Lipid-Lipoprotein profiles in older adults has been linked to abdominal visceral fat

... was also found to be a primary determinant in the release of growth hormone in these individuals. The investigators assessed// plasma lipids and lipoproteins and their relationships to abdominal visceral fat, fat mass, growth hormone release, fitness and also insulin and glucose concentrations in 19 women a...

WHO Travel Advice to prevent spread of "Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

...e further international spread of SARS. In a press release this morning, WHO issued the following advice:? T...ere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). ?A further release said that the new travel advice is intended to limit further international spread of SARS by restric...

Once-Daily Cipro(R) XR for Treating Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

...he majority of these infections. This new extended release formulation of ciprofloxacin may provide a conveni...ions. The once-daily formulation enables the rapid release of ciprofloxacin, which distributes to the serum and tissues within hours. This is followed by a sec...

ICMR along with other International Research organisation with drug development for Neglected Diseases

...aign for Access to Essential Medicines. In a press release from WHO it said that the world’s most neglected patients desperately need new, affordable, accessible and effective drugs, but their diseases do not represent a market profitable enough to attract Research and Development (R&D). Investment in drugs ...

The 'lazy man's yoga"

...er said. "So as you press on the physical body and release tension, it allows the energy in the body to flow....n your body and release, you begin to learn how to release in your life and let go of things that you don't need anymore."...

Common Plant Triggers Asthma

...ons. They found these two times coincided with the release of high levels of pollen from the two plants, Plan...the high levels of asthma emergencies during their release into the environment....

Drug to Prevent the Onset of Arthritis

...the arthritis processes. This caused the increased release of proteoglycan and the production and activation ...no increase in the activation of MMPs and that the release of proteoglycan was significantly reduced. Researchers say the results of this study imply that PK...

WHO and UNAIDS unveil plan to get 3 million AIDS patients on treatment by 2005

...e World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS today release // detailed and concrete release the plan to reach the 3 by 5 target of providing antiretroviral treatment to three million people li...

Anger Could Be Linked To Weight Gain

... metabolism for energy, as well as stimulating the release of insulin and heightening appetite. In addition to weight gain, high levels of cortisol can also impair learning, memory and sleeping patterns in teens. However researchers suggests further examination of factors leading to adolescent weight gain,...

Identifying Predictors Of Anthrax

... X-rays. These findings are important, because the release of just one kilogram of anthrax spores could kill more than 100,000 people in a city of 10 million. Researchers believe these findings represent preliminary efforts toward identifying clinical predictors of inhalational anthrax, but they say more st...

The Benefits Of Dual Therapy for Patients With Prostate Cancer

...therapy improves survival rates. AST inhibits the release of androgen, a male sex hormone. Researchers say that combining three years of AST with radiation therapy has been shown to improve survival rates for prostate cancer patients. However, long-term AST can result in impairment of memory and attention, ...

Nifedipine Found To Effective For Patients With Angina

...therapeutic system or a placebo. GITS modifies the release of the drug to keep it in the blood longer. After about five years, both study groups showed similar death rates. However, the number of people who experienced heart failure and needed heart procedures were lower in the group receiving nifedipine. Re...

Low Glycemic Diet Effective In Reducing Weight

...In low-GI foods, carbohydrates are low in sugar or release sugar slowly.// High-GI foods, which include white...ood glucose and insulin to high levels. Carbs that release sugar more slowly include whole grains, most fruits, vegetables and nuts. Results of the study show...

Drug to Delay the Onset of Arthritis

...the arthritis processes. This caused the increased release of proteoglycan and the production and activation ...no increase in the activation of MMPs and that the release of proteoglycan was significantly reduced. Researchers say the results of this study imply that PKR...

Gel Offers A More Targeted Approach

... ineffective, the gel gives a targeted, controlled release of the medication.The hydrogel system has been des... in the hydrogel instead of a drug and studied its release in conditions simulating a human body. However they say the next step is to conduct in vivo studies ...

Canada withdraws ADHD drug Adderall XR

... to take a wait-and-watch approach. FDA in a press release has asked the parents of children taking Adderall medication to consult their doctors before deciding to stop the medication for their children. Adderall XR is a stimulant drug prescribed for children diagnosed with ADHD. The drug has been linked wi...

Drop in Worldwide Measles deaths by 40%

...ith measles vaccination," said Dr Lee. Joint news release WHO/UNICEF For more information contact: Melinda Henry Telephone: +41 22 791 2535 Email: henrym@who.int Alfred Ironside Telephone: +1 212 326 7261 Email: aironside@unicef.org Hayatee Hasan Telephone: +41 22 791 2103 Email: hasanh@who.int Erica Kochi ...

Chances are high for Avian Influenza virus altering its form

In a release from World Health Organization (WHO) the apex medical body warns the people of South East Asia against // rapid spread of the avian influenza or bird flu virus in the area. It has also urged the medical bodies in these areas to provide full informat...

New Treatment For People Allergic To Cats

... dander, called gamma Feline domesticus causes the release of histamine in people allergic to cats. The lates... aims to activate the antibody that could stop the release of histamine on being associated with cats. The new treatment consists of a new protein containing...

Lidoderm for pain removal in Osteoarthritis

...dy. The results of the study came out in a press release by the firm Endo Pharmaceuticals in 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society....
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