New insight for neuro-degenerative diseases discovered
...earchers feel that their study raises the question regarding the toxicity of the plaques in the Alzheimer’s’ disease, what if they are non toxic and therefore harmless? If more research establishes the doubts raised by the current research then this could change the views scientists have held on prion protein...In Early Epilepsy Delay in medications Recommended
...dy comes in the wake of the long drawn controversy regarding early treatment being beneficial or not or the people suffering from epilepsy. The study was published in the current issue of The Lancet. Reference: The Lancet, June 2005...Delay medicine for early epilepsy, says scientists
...dy comes in the wake of the long drawn controversy regarding early treatment being beneficial or not or the people suffering from epilepsy. The study was published in the current issue of The Lancet....New diseases require holistic outlook to treatment
...establishing standard regulations across the world regarding animal trade that will stop the spread of the infection across the countries....Dental appointment fear: is it gender specific?
...tudy of Canadian nationals about fears and tension regarding dental appointments, researchers have found out that fear in men often remain unreported. The researchers feel that healthy young men have also fainted often in the office of the dentists, only they are less likely to ever admit it, even to themselv...Increased risk of common infections in patients suffering from diabetes
...e preventive measures suggested by the researchers regarding common infections for diabetic patients are taking influenza vaccine, drinking plenty of fluids, and in general leading a healthy lifestyle. Reference: Clinical Infectious Diseases, online edition, June 2005...Short term hormone replacement therapy effective
...that the patients should consult with their doctor regarding the options available to them regarding HRT and makes an informed decision on the procedure after looking into all the aspects related to th...Researchers discover receptor cells that can cause epilepsy
Scientists have made a new discovery regarding the cells that are responsible for causing epileptic seizures // . Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine have identified glutamate receptor cells in the thalamus area of the brain can slow the release of glutamate when there is...Exposure to cigarette smoke when in the womb can lead to asthma
...ich they have included data from 2819 participants regarding asthma and five other respiratory symptom related conditions. Reference: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, July 2005......dependence of internal deliberations and decisions regarding risk/ benefit analyses and consumer safety by creating an independent Drug Safety Oversight Board (DSB). The DSBwill oversee the management of important drug safety issues within the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). The board also will...Effect of cholesterol on health may be genetic
...0.7 in responses tests of blood cholesterol levels regarding changes in diet among the siblings, although the responses varied in the total participants. Researchers feel that irrespective of their lifestyles, if one of the twins had increased levels of LDL from a particular diet, then the other also had an...Pediatricians differ in their opinion of child abuse
...severe contradictions among the doctors themselves regarding their opinion of whether the child had been abused or not. Conducting the first systematic examination of how the pediatricians report child abuse, the researchers for the study feel that medical professionals differ widely in their opinion about wh...Warning issued by FDA over "Liqiang 4 Capsules"
The FDA has recently issued a warning regarding the consumption of Liqiang 4 Dietary Supplement Capsules// because they contain glyburide - a drug that could have serious, life-threatening consequences in some people. The warning from the FDA has come after they learned of the potential problem th...The growing availability of Fake drugs in the market
...es. The Drug Controller of India was also informed regarding the availability of spurious drugs in the market as officials fear that the medicines may be circulating even outside Karnataka....FDA gives “black box warning” against three asthma drus
...rs that the drug should carry clearly the warnings regarding the risks for worsened breathing. Adavir and Serevent are manufactured by Glaxosmithkline, which contains a compound Salmeterol. Novartis manufacturers the drug Foradil which contains a different long-acting beta-agonist. The U.S. Advisory panel ha...A word of caution issued by the FDA for those using antipsychotic drugs for dementia
...and Drug Administration has issued a public notice regarding the fatal adverse events associated with demented ... recent past a number of warnings have been issued regarding atypical antipsychotic and their associated adverse events such as increased rates of stroke, obesit...Allergies can prevent brain cancer
...A testing along with the participants’ self report regarding the incidence of asthma and other allergic reactions. The research report shows that specific polymorphisms on the IL-4RA and IL-13 genes increase the higher risk to asthma and lowers the risk of GBM. The research also shows that increased risk to as...Kidney transplant donor and recipients need to talk it out
...s and recipients about their experiences and fears regarding their physiological and psychological risks. The report said that all the donors had made voluntary decisions taken instantly to donate their kidneys and have no regrets for their actions. The recipients have reported that their lives have been enri......discussed in scientific community for a long time, regarding its carcinogenic property and the breakdown products from aspartame. Results from all these studies have not proved any harmful effects of aspartame. EFSA has asked his scientific panel members to review the results submitted by Ramazzini Institute. ...Mercy killing for newborn with incurable disease in Netherlands
...reed a clear and uniform approach to the decisions regarding deliberate life ending procedures in sick newborns." The "confirmation of the acceptability" of this practice was an important step for parents and doctors. In Netherlands, 15 cases occur each year and the society urges the need for an immediate re...