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An Exploration into Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetics

...esent in increased levels //in diabetics O-GlcNAc, interferes with the chain of events needed to achieve and maintain erection and can lead to permanent penile impairment over time. The findings could have valuable implications for new types of erectile dysfunction treatments targeting this mechanism of erect...

Genetic failure in cloned animals

...aid, although it is not yet understood how cloning interferes with the reprogramming process. Jaenisch pointed out the research has no bearing on therapeutic cloning, which appears to pose no safety risks. Therapeutic cloning takes tissue derived from embryonic stem cells and places it in a fully-grown animal ...

Wound healing affected by Psychological stress

...ou love. But a severe or prolonged depression that interferes with the ability to function, feel pleasure, or maintain interest is not a mere case of the blues. It is an illness. Researchers have demonstrated that it results from biochemical imbalances in the brain. For more information read: http://www.me...

Calcium-Vitamin D Combo For Reduced Fracture Risk

... consumption of alcohol reduces bone formation and interferes with the body's ability to absorb calcium. Excessive smoking can lead to prous bones. Lack of exercise, and a diet low in calcium. Poor nutrition and poor health condition. For further information read: http://www.medindia.net/patie...

Hope for patients with Chronic leukemia

...ening the life-span of existing leukemia cells and interferes with the making of new DNA, thus preventing leukemia cells from growing. With this treatment the remission can last for several years, thereby increasing the span of survival. Executive director of German Remedies has been cited as saying that thei...

Avoid Coffee Before Undergoing PET/ CT scans

...should avoid // drinking coffee as caffeine intake interferes with PET/CT image results when there is a known or suspected cancers, Dr. Osman from the university presented his study that looks at the relationship between caffeine intake and uptake by the hear of the tracer used in the PET scan called FDG at ...

Enhancing Survival Rate Of Lung Cancer Patients

...y. Cisplatin is an anti-neoplastic medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Researchers randomly assigned 1,867 patients to receive either three or four cycles of cisplatin-based chemotherapy or observation. In addition to cisplatin, the drug et...

New Findings for Repeated Miscarriages

... say that their study shows that the immune system interferes with the reproductive hormones and that may contribute to pregnancy loss. They hope that these findings will provide new means of therapy for women who suffer from repeated miscarriages....

A New Option for Patients Suffering From QT Syndrome

...rcise, emotion or loud noise. This improper rhythm interferes with blood flow to the brain and can result in fainting or cardiac arrest. A new study shows a specific surgery can reduce the risk of fainting or sudden death in people with a disorder called long QT syndrome. Beta-blockers can also slow the heartb...

Helping Cancer Patients Fight Fatigue

...oblem related to cancer and its treatment. Fatigue interferes with everyday living and has profound // effects on a patient’s ability to function in usual roles and activities for months or years. New research finds energy conservation and activity management called ECAM is beneficial for cancer patients going ...

Improving Survival Rate Of Lung Cancer Patients

...y. Cisplatin is an anti-neoplastic medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. As part of the International Adjuvant Lung Cancer Trial, researchers randomly assigned 1,867 patients to receive either three or four cycles of cisplatin-based chemother...

Reducing The After Effects of Tonsillectomy

...after tonsillectomy is of special concern since it interferes with eating and drinking. Children are especially prone to dehydration because they do not realize the importance of maintaining// their normal fluid intake despite pain. A new study reveals that a tonsillectomy procedure using less energy than the...

Less Pain After Tonsillectomy

...after tonsillectomy is of special concern since it interferes with eating and drinking. Children are especially prone to dehydration because they do not realize the importance of maintaining their normal fluid intake despite pain....

Calcium-blocker delays atherosclerosis than beta-blockers

... the rate at which calcium flows into cells and so interferes with the contraction of heart muscles. The beta-blockers make the heart beat more slowly. The researchers measured the development of atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries in the neck using ultrasound. In atherosclerosis, fatty plaque thickens th...

Toxin injections support stroke associated spasticity

...troke, and it causes much disability,// because it interferes with activities like getting dressed and eating. Previous research has shown that botulinum toxin - a substance that relieves muscle tightness - may help with this problem. In the first large trial of botulinum toxin (also known as botox) in stroke...

Water regulation in humans

...leuths found that the absence of a certain protein interferes with the body's ability to regulate its water levels.Reported in the New England journal of medicine,it provides insight into how the kidney works.// The protein aquaporin-1has a definitive role in the normal functioning of the kidneys",says Lan...

Lecithin lowers cholesterol absorption in body

...ssociates found that a particular egg phospholipid interferes with the absorption of egg cholesterol and markedly lowers its uptake by the intestine. When the phospholipid is saturated, its inhibitory effect is further enhanced. The researchers controlled experimental conditions to specifically look at egg pho...

Over-The-Counter Drugs May Prevent Alzheimer's

...er's disease. The plaque collects in the brain and interferes with the ability of nerves to communicate with each other. The study showed that ibuprofen, indomethacin and sulindac sulphide lowered the production of the amyloid-beta 42 (AB42) protein, which helps to form the plaque believed to cause Alzheimer'...

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