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KADIAN Efficacy Not Affected by Alcohol Consumption

...at the extended-release properties of KADIAN? were maintained even in the presence of a significant quantity of alcohol," says Joseph Stauffer, DO, Vice President, Clinical Research & Medical Affairs, Alpharma Pharmaceuticals Division Inc. "We believe this information is valuable for doctors in their assessment...

Two New Studies Back Vitamin D for Cancer Prevention

...iated with a 50 percent reduction in risk could be maintained by taking 2,000 international units of vitamin D3 daily plus, when the weather permits, spending 10 to 15 minutes a day in the sun." The colorectal cancer study, published online February 6 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, is a meta-...

Research Explores Chiropractic's Effect on Diabetes

..., DC. "For more than 100 years, chiropractors have maintained that what they do affects organ system function and general health. Case studies like this demonstrate the urgency for more research funding from the public and private sector on chiropractic and its effects beyond neck and back pain." The potentia...

Warming Up to a Winter Cold

...ied with a disposable towel. This hygiene is to be maintained regularly, more so after exposing hands to germs (e.g. traveling in a public transport, shaking hands, etc). Experts advice further precaution with kids due to weakened immune systems. Kids should be advised to sneeze into their shoulders instead...

Are Women Seeing the Most Experienced Breast Cancer Surgeons?

... Epidemiology and End Results Registry, a database maintained by the National Cancer Institute that collects information about cancer incidence, treatment and mortality. Results of the study appear in the Jan. 20 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The women were surveyed about how the breast surgeon ...

Dog Owners Definitely Healthier

...dog owners suffered lesser colds and headaches and maintained this phenomenon for over 10 months as against a much lesser period than cat owners. Previous studies have shown that dog owners are more likely by about 8.6 percent to be alive an year after a heart attack. Dogs are also shown to be able to sniff...

Experts Warn Against Raw Milk Following Rift Valley Fever Outbreak in Kenya

... outbreak of the deadly RVF in neighboring Kenya,' maintained yet another senior expert with VIC here, Dr. Adam Pima. Though not a single RVF case has so far been reported on the Tanzanian side, experts have strongly warned the people around the vast periphery from consuming or handling all types of meat tha...

PRK and LASIK Surgeries ‘Safe and Effective

...ted by PRK surgery, measured how well the patients maintained the ability to focus, as well as any changes in vi...surgery. Study patients with all levels of myopia maintained lasting vision improvements following both types of surgery. Results showed that despite being highl...

New Study Links Western Wildfires to Atlantic Ocean Surface Temperatures

...nternational Multiproxy Paleofire Database that is maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Source-Eurekalert...

U.S. Teens Moving Away from Illicit Drugs, but Jump from the Frying Pan to the Fire

...s also observed that the use of painkiller Vicodin maintained a high among all three grades. "Parents need to be aware that medicines prescribed to them and sitting around the house are a source for abuse for kids," Mitchell said. The latest report, this year, has included the first national survey conducted ...

Scots Demand Best Quality Treatment For COPD As Christmas Gift

...atients in England, where a nationwide standard is maintained for the care of COPD patients. The charity members plan to gather outside the Scottish Parliament with their assertive postcards before Christmas. PRI...

Targeting a Single Gene Could Inhibit Bone Decay and Stimulate Bone Growth

...new bone formation can be done.” Bone health is maintained by the balanced activities of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. The study shows that the inactivation of gene Atp6v0d2 in mice results in dramatically increased bone mass due to defective osteoclasts as well as enhanced bone formation. These findings may ...

Disability Factor Among Older Americans Shows Improvement

...“The challenge now is to see how this trend can be maintained and accelerated especially in the face of increasing obesity,” says Richard Suzman, Ph.D., director of NIA’s Behavioral and Social Research Program. “Doing so over the next several decades will significantly lessen the societal impact of the aging of...

Glowing Tribute to Obesity Clinic in Glasgow

...linic. Judges admired the high standards that were maintained by this clinic. Glowing compliments were showered upon the team of personnel, that offer simple,yet comprehensive solutions to treat obesity. The holistic approach of the clinic,towards treating obese patients was highly appreciated. Instead of just...

Weight Gaining And Losing May Increase Men's Risk For Gallstones

...n who experienced weight cycling than in those who maintained their weight. The risk of developing gallstones by 76 percent were seen in those who were classified as severe 'cyclers' lost and regained 20 pounds or more compared to weight maintainers. SRI...

Prestigious Wilson Award Goes To Yale Cell Biologist Joel Rosenbaum

...tina form from cilia during embryogenesis, and are maintained in adults by IFT in a piece of the cilium in the adult rod cell. Finally, a complex of diseases called Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS), which can manifest itself in diabetes, polydactyly, and obesity, all stem from defects in the cilia or the ciliary b...

New Study Weighs Benefits of Exercise, Diets

...iet can extend lifespan. However, while exercisers maintained their strength and muscle mass and increased aerobic capacity, those who dieted lost muscle mass, strength and aerobic capacity. “Exercise-induced weight loss provides the additional benefit of improving physical performance capacity,” says Edward ...

Which Is Better For Losing Weight? - Diet Or Exercise

...et can extend lifespan’. However, while exercisers maintained their strength and muscle mass and increased aerobic capacity, those who dieted lost muscle mass, strength and aerobic capacity. "Exercise-induced weight loss provides the additional benefit of improving physical performance capacity," says Edward ...

Free health check-ups for captive elephants

... opportunity for a detailed check-up for elephants maintained in remote hamlets free of cost. David Abraham, a wildlife veterinarian with the Asian Elephant Research and Conservation Centre, Bangalore, will be in charge of the mobile clinic and on-the-spot laboratory analyses of samples. "After hearing of th...

Indian Chicken Back On Bhutanese Platter

... Samdup of the livestock department said the boxes maintained the required temperature up to 36 hours. Apart from Arambagh, firms based in Delhi and West Bengal, had shown interest in exporting their product, he said. A refrigerated canter would also be stationed in Phuentsholing to enhance regular supply....

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