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FDA Approves INTUNIV (guanfacine) for the Treatment of ADHD

... their response to treatment. This scale, which contains 18 items, is based on the ADHD diagnostic criteria as defined in the APA's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision(R). In these two clinical trials, treatment related adverse events greater than 10 percent...

Fishing for a Speedy Recovery After Chemotherapy or Marrow Transplant

...ients can receive umbilical cord blood, which also contains blood stem cells. But the number of stem cells in one cord of blood is often not adequate for older children and adults, leaving them with diminished immune function and high risk for infections. Zon and colleagues Trista North, PhD, and Wolfram Go...

New Vaccine for CMV Infection

...ls to generate an antibody response. The vaccine contains the DNA of two essential genes that are essential ...nd attack the virus. Secondly, the vaccine also contains a boost from an inactivated virus, which generates an antibody response. Neither approach alone woul...

New Technique to Measure Xanthone in Mangosteen

... the entire mangosteen. The whole mangosteen fruit contains 39 different xanthones. The rind of the mangosteen is considered nature's most abundant source of xanthones. Xanthones, a unique class of phytonutrients, possess a range of powerful antioxidant properties....

Human Vaccine for Herpes Virus on the Anvil

...s to generate an antibody response. The vaccine contains the DNA of two essential genes that are essential ...s and attack the virus. Secondly, the vaccine also contains a boost from an inactivated virus, which generates an antibody response. Neither approach alone woul...

Bamboo Seed: Viagra and Food for Mizos

... of the seeds. 'A hundred grams of bamboo seeds contains 60.36 gram of carbohydrate and 265.6 kg calorie of energy. This amount of carbohydrate and energy can easily make any living being active...even in sex,' he said. 'I can't give you names, but many people have told me that bamboo seeds have enhance...

British Scientists Develop Artificial Skin

...dy are grown in square trays in the lab. Each tray contains millions of fibroblasts, the cells responsible for the production of collagen - the protein that gives skin its strength and elasticity. Using a series of chemicals, the fibroblasts - obtained from an anonymous donor - are coaxed into multiplying ...

Flower Essences may Be the Best Stress-busters

...ic study. Manufactured by Nelsons, Rescue Remedy contains five flower essences-Rock Rose to alleviate terror and panic, Impatiens to mollify irritation and impatience, Clematis to combat inattentiveness, Star of Bethlehem to ease shock, and Cherry Plum to calm irrational thoughts. Available in a convenie...

DNA Transplant Brings Creation of Artificial Life a Step Closer

...mbrane would be natural, its the genetic code that contains the instructions for life would be wholly artificial. "It's like changing a Macintosh computer into a PC by inserting a new piece of software," the Times Online quoted Dr Venter as saying. The technique may allow scientists to create and insert...

Experts Critical of a New OTC Product to Treat Psoriasis

... & Shoulders dandruff shampoo SkinCylic the cream contains 2% salicylic acid, a common ingredient in both prescription and over-the-counter psoriasis treatments. The Walgreen's website sells 4 ounces each of the spray and the cream for about $40. "Patients ask about SkinZinc very frequently," says Dr. Ken...

Indian Researcher Finds Human Urine Grows Better Fish Food

...spring. According to the researchers human urine contains high concentrations of nitrogen compounds that degrade rapidly to release amino acids and minerals, fertilizing the growth of algae, which the plankton then feed on. "We believe this quick release of nutrients induced the fast reproduction in the ...

WHO to Call for More Progress on Tobacco Control at Bangkok Moot

... caused by the global tobacco epidemic. The Treaty contains measures that have proven effective in curbing tobacco use and addressing supply issues, such as illicit trade and alternative crops to tobacco. Items on the agenda of the meeting include: Proposals for future protocols to the WHO FCTC on illicit...

No More Smelly Feet With Bamboo Socks

...ofter, more durable and absorbent than cotton, and contains a natural substance that destroys smell-making bacteria. Asda plans to sell the socks for less than 2 pounds, and is planning to use it in knickers, T-shirts, sheets and towels. "We believe that fabric made from bamboo will become one of the bi...

New Health DrinkCoffee

...l experiments to reduce glucose concentrations. It contains tannin which is good for heart and arteries. Dr...n another study researchers have found that coffee contains more antioxidants than a serving of grape juice, blueberries, raspberries and oranges. Dietician ...

More and More American Women Go for Facelifts to Get Jobs

...he market place, many observers point out. Botox contains a tiny amount of the botulinum toxin. The toxin blocks the transmission of acetylcholine from the nerves to the muscle. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which sends a message to the muscle telling it to contract or tense up. With the flow of ace...

First Ever Patch Drug To Treat Parkinsons Symptoms Approved

...ch is manufactured by Schwarz Pharma AG. The patch contains a drug called rotigotine, which has not been sold before in the United States. Parkinsons disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills and speech. It is characterized by muscle...

Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Mayfield Turtle Tracks Ice Cream

... recall was initiated because the affected product contains peanuts, which are not listed on the label. No other Mayfield Dairy Farms products are involved in this recall. Some individuals with allergies to peanuts run the risk of a serious reaction if they consume this product. No allergic reactions have b...

'Cocaine' Turns 'Censored' and Remains 'energy Drink'

... of alcohol and Cocaine combinations. The drink contains over 1,100 milligrams of caffeine, slightly more t... and among the highest in the category. It also contains taurine, an amino acid, and guarana, a stimulant from a South American plant, as well as vitamins an...

Soy Products a Double-edged Sword for Breast Cancer

...t make the tumor grow, Helferich said. Whole soy contains a lot of biologically active ingredients, but together they may have multiple effects that can reduce the negative outcomes. When the whole food is consumed you get a very different effect than if you consume the concentrated constituents individuall...

NIH Study Normal Brain Development in Children Across US

...al of the International Neuropsychological Society contains the first glimpse of behavioral data covering IQ, motor dexterity, language, computation, and social skills collected from children ages 6 to 18. The study "will provide researchers with a reference point for how the normal brain develops, so tha...

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