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Adult Stem Cells Show Promise for Peripheral Vascular Disease

...w collateral vessels. The patients had no severe adverse effects or complications related to cell transplantation. "These preliminary results, while encouraging, must be further researched in future controlled studies and reinforced by separate studies by other laboratories," said Yang Xiao Feng, Directo...

Maxygen Initiates Phase IIa Clinical Trial of MAXY-G34 in Breast Cancer Patients

...proximately 2.3 times that of Neulasta. No serious adverse events were reported, and there were no dose-limiting toxicities. No binding or neutralizing antibodies were found at any dose level, with dose levels ranging from 10 - 150 micrograms per kilogram....

Too Much of Videogames Hampers Study Time in Children

... school-related activities, but it may not have an adverse effect on grades. "Although gamers spend less time reading and doing homework, there have been some studies that show that high academic achievers spend less time doing homework," Cummings said....

Combination of Bronchoscopic Techniques is Very Effective for Lung Lesions

...ia required in the combined procedure may increase adverse effects due to prolonged sedation or anesthesia, but none was documented. In his editorial, Dr. Silvestri notes that this study would most likely benefit patients who were too sick to undergo a surgical biopsy but would benefit from chemotherapy if...

Contraceptive Spray Shows Positive Clinical Trial Result

...ion. The spray was well tolerated, with no serious adverse events recorded. This is the first time that the...ion. The spray was well tolerated, with no serious adverse events recorded. Analysis of blood concentrations of Estradiol was inconclusive, due to interactio...

China Cracks the Whip Against Drug Manufacturers Who Fail Quality Norms

...maceutical Co. Ltd. The statement said it caused adverse reactions in several young leukemia patients in hospitals of Guangxi autonomous region in southern China and the eastern financial center of Shanghai. "Some of the children have felt pain in their legs and some have experienced difficulty in walkin...

Pharmacogenomic Market Gaining Greater Acceptance Across Europe

...lidity, specificity, sensitivity and prevalence of adverse conditions the test is seeking to prevent." Going forward, companies will have to clearly demonstrate the clinical practicality of their tests to the medical community. Apart from oncologists, most physicians have misconceptions about the clinical ...

Hormone Inhibitor in Prostate Cancer Treatment

...of taking abiraterone, with no major toxicities or adverse events. Overall, the results are significant, the authors say. The drug has produced PSA decline rates by greater than 50% in 60% of pre-docetaxel patients and 50% of post-docetaxel patients. These results are supported by evidence of tumour shrin...

Contamination of the Environment by Antibiotics Fed to Livestock

...ply. However, Satish Gupta, group leader notes The adverse impacts of consuming plants that contain small quantities of antibiotics are largely unknown. Consumption of antibiotics in plants may cause allergic reactions in sensitive populations, such as young children. There is also concern that consuming ant...

Alternative Option for Type2 Diabetes Treatment

...therapies for type 2 diabetes are often limited by adverse effects such as weight gain or hypoglycemia (low b... 1 analogues were associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects, while DPP4 inhibitors had a slightly increased risk of infection (nasopharyngitis [inflamma...

Smokers may Develop Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

...when someone has this variant, there is more of an adverse effect of smoking on lung function. Therefore, in ...T in the IL-13 gene is linked with a more profound adverse effect of cigarette smoking on lung function. Study participants were 1,073 men at least 40 years ...

Genetic Variation in Some Smokers Increases Chances of Developing COPD

...when someone has this variant, there is more of an adverse effect of smoking on lung function. Therefore, in ... the IL-13 gene is associated with a more profound adverse effect of cigarette smoking on lung function. Researchers examined 1,073 men at least 40 years ol...

Gender Equality, the Key Factor to Curb Foeticide: Dr. Ramadoss

...m of sex selection practices and its impact on the adverse sex ratio. It also requires social mobilization. However, if the provisions of the Act are enforced effectively, it can substantially curb such practices and send a loud and clear message to the violators in particular and the society at large that g...

Study Shows Positive Results for Zestra(R) Feminine Arousal Fluid

... completed the entire study. There were no serious adverse events (SAEs) associated with study participants' use of Zestra(R) or placebo oil. Dr. Ferguson said, "The safety profile seen in this study reconfirms that of the earlier published study: Zestra(R) was well tolerated." Analysis of the FSFI questio...

Determining the Sex of the Baby in Wild West Way

...ch tests, they are also worried about the possible adverse psychological impact on parents. Jolene Sodano had two sons and wanted her third child to be a girl preferably. She ordered a test called Tell Me Pink or Blue. It promised her an answer just eight weeks into her pregnancy. Sodano, pricked her finger...

Patients Not Complying With Their Dermatologic Problem

...re more trusting of their doctor, worry less about adverse effects and use their medication more regularly, he said. Media Contacts: Karen Richardson, krchrdsn@wfubmc.edu; Shannon Koontz, shkoontz@wfubmc.edu; at 336-716-4587...

Brain Tumor Children Poor Performance in Schools

...ahteenmaki says girls may be more sensitive to the adverse effects of radiation therapy, which has been regarded as the main cause of cognitive decline. The study also found 94 percent of brain tumor survivors completed the ninth grade of Finnish comprehensive school at the usual age. These results are enc...

Older Diabetes Drugs Has Similar Effects to Newer Ones

...oglobin A1c, lipids, and body weight as well as on adverse effects and macrovascular risks. Authors say that comparative evidence is urgently needed to guide appropriate therapy, as new oral diabetes drugs continue to emerge on the market. This review is published early online at HTTP: WWW.ANNALS.ORG/CGI/...

Avandia Improves Quality of Life in Diabetes Patients

...t rigorous way to reach definite conclusions about adverse events. Citing several recent and ongoing clinical trials, the company says, GSK stands firmly behind the safety of Avandia when used appropriately and we believe its significant benefits continue to outweigh any treatment risks. Richter, however...

Apples and Lentils Could Help You to Shed Off Those Extra Pounds!

...nd body mass index. None of the studies reported adverse effects associated with consuming a low glycemic index diet. "Low glycaemic index diets appear to be particularly effective for people who are obese," says Dr Diana Thomas. "It may be easier to adhere to a low glycaemic index diet than a conventi...

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