Tag: "suitable" at medical news

Controversial Levis jean ad to be withdrawn

...thousand people are on the waiting list awaiting a suitable donor for organ donation. Nearly 20 people die each day because they are unable to find a suitable match. A spokeswoman for Levis Strauss in San Francisco, said that the ad film was meant in good h...

A new treatment for liver cancer

... no surgery. Given that fewer than 10 per cent are suitable for conventional cancer surgery because of the nature of their tumours, the TheraSphere offers them the first real hope of survival....

Fresh approach to TB treatment

...drug development - means that these drugs could be suitable to combat TB many years before an entirely new type of drug can be discovered. Thes ecompounds should be considered urgently,” added Professor Kelly. ...

New method of measuring arterial stiffness in elderly hypertensives

...of measuring pulse-wave velocity and considered it suitable for measuring arterial stiffness in elderly patients....

Type of inhaler used in asthma treatment crucial

...sly because they are not being prescribed the most suitable inhalers. The study compared levels of asthma control and the need and number of doctor appointments for// patients using the different devices. The scientists found that sufferers had far better control of their condition using inhalers they could a...

Hydrotherapy Found to be Effective for Patients with Osteoarthritis

...s. However, it seems that hydrotherapy may be more suitable for aerobic based exercise programs. Hydrotherapy provides the optimal environment for patients with osteoarthritis to exercise aerobically, and at higher intensities than would be possible on land.” ...

Hydrotherapy Found to be Effective for Patients with Osteoarthritis

...s. However, it seems that hydrotherapy may be more suitable for aerobic based exercise programs. Hydrotherapy provides the optimal environment for patients with osteoarthritis to exercise aerobically, and at higher intensities than would be possible on land.” ...

Water Exercise Found to be Effective for Patients with Osteoarthritis

...s. However, it seems that hydrotherapy may be more suitable for aerobic based exercise programs. Hydrotherapy provides the optimal environment for patients with osteoarthritis to exercise aerobically, and at higher intensities than would be possible on land.”...

Stopping The Progression Of Parkinson's Disease

...sults suggest that protection occurs at clinically suitable doses of pramipexole....

Umbilical Cord Blood Offers Hope For Patients Who Require Bone Marrow Transplants

...e as a bone marrow donor or those who can’t find a suitable unrelated donor in bone marrow registries. For the study researchers looked at results of more than 500 adults with leukemia who were undergoing a transplant to treat the most severe form of the disease. None were able to receive the transplant fr...

Cooling Can Reduce The Risk Of Brain Damage In Oxygen Deprived Newborns

...thods of cooling, as well as which babies are most suitable for treatment before cooling becomes the standard of care for oxygen-deprived babies....

Cloning of human embryos for stem cells made possible

...st time human embryonic stem cells have been found suitable to use in treating patients. Research points out that it isnow possible to have adult cell nuclear transfers, which was previously unheard of.. The Korean researchers, along with researchers from University of Pittsberg, had emptied the DNA rom the...

Tetanus causing toxin has therapeutic properties

...ecifically. This property of the molecule makes it suitable for being turned into a drug with extensive uses in conditions like depression, anorexia, as well as neuro-degenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease. Tetanus toxin is a form of neurotoxin belonging o the group of toxins like botulinum neurotox...

Spray on contraceptive clears Phase I trial

... taken at exactly the same time each day and being suitable for breast-feeding mothers, according to Acrux, which also said the system has reduced skin irritation compared to patches. The transdermal delivery system for drugs is a big market worth over $3 billion a year in the US alone and is growing at a r...

Short term hormone replacement therapy effective

...ows that short-term hormone replacement therapy is suitable for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the treatnment procedure that uses medication containing hormones like estrogen plus progestin, also known as synthetic progesterone. At times the treatment may involv...

The Benefits of Omega -3 Fatty acids

..., sizes, and flavors. Although it is particularly suitable for omega-3 formulations, it can also be combined with other omega oils and/or vitamins if desired say researchers at Banner. Compared to bottled omega oils the chewable gelatine shell protects the oil against oxidation, helping to maintain the oil's...

Early detection of alcohol abuse is better option for treatment

...to the research finding one such way to find out a suitable biomarkers may be getting the ribonucleic acid (RNA) from human blood and use microarray analysis that will reveal gene expressions that can be used as a biomarker. often people are not aware of the fact that misuse of alcohol can be very harmful for...

Withdrawal Notice Issued For Older Pacemakers Due To Malfunctioning of the Device

...cemaker-dependent patients, as well as selecting a suitable MSR setting and consider programming the accelerometer to OFF in case of inappropriate sustained pacing at MSR. The manufacturers are also offering a supplemental warranty program to December 31, 2005, with the option of a free replacement device for...

Making Fortification Mandatory In Order To Reduce Birth Defects

...eine levels.Thus researchers say milk is indeed a suitable matrix for fortification to enhance the folate status in humans. However researchers say to compare whether milk or bread would be a more effective source of the vitamin, a comparative study would be required. Links from medindia: http://www....

Lasik surgery effective in correcting vision

...etinal evaluation, to make sure that you will be a suitable candidate for lasik. On the day of lasik procedure do not wear eye make up, jewellery, cologne or hair spray. Your vision may be blurry after the procedure, so be sure to bring some one who can drive you back home. Your eyes will be numbed with ane...

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