Properties in Medical News

Study demonstrates the anti-inflammatory properties of pine bark extract

(July 15, 2009) HOBOKEN, NJ A recent study published in International Immunopharmacology , reveals why Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is effective for reducing inflammation and soothing pain associated with various healt...

Study Demonstrates the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Pine Bark Extract on Inflammatory Mediators COX-2 and 5-LOX

HOBOKEN, N.J., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study published in "International Immunopharmacology," reveals why Pycnogenol(R) (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is effective for reducing inflammation and soothing pa...

Hormone therapy may confer more aggressive properties to prostate tumors

Hormone therapy is often given to patients with advanced prostate cancer. While it is true that the treatment prevents growth of the tumour, it also changes its properties. Some of these changes may result in the tumour becoming more aggressive and more liable to form metastases. This is one of th...

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. Announces the Refinancing of Three Assisted Living Properties in Ohio

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AdCare Health Systems, Inc. (Amex: ADK ), an Ohio based long term care, home care and management company, today announced the refinancing of three assisted living properties in Ohio. Community's Hearth & Home, LTD, owns two twenty unit ass...

Aging Baby Boomers Will Drive Demand for Healthcare Properties Over Next Decade, Grubb & Ellis Report Reveals

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE ), a leading real estate services and investment firm, announced in a report released today that aging baby boomers and their increasing demand for medical services will fuel demand for healthcare prop...

MRI: A window to genetic properties of brain tumors

Doctors diagnose and prescribe treatment for brain tumors by studying, under a microscope, tumor tissue and cell samples obtained through invasive biopsy or surgery. Now, researchers at UCSD School of Medicine have shown that Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology has the potential to non-inv...

Nationwide Health Properties and Pacific Medical Buildings Join Forces in up to $2 Billion, Multi-Year Transaction

Transaction Highlights: - $915 million portfolio acquisition consisting of: - 7 properties acquired in Q4 2007 for $120 million - 16 properties in 2008 for $485 million - 3 properties in 2009 for $180 million - 2 properties in 2010 for $130 million - $485 million in fi...

Boston Properties Executive and Board Member Should Use Sarbanes-Oxley Disclosure Rules in Non-Profit Role, Asserts 1199 SEIU

Union asks board member to seek restatement of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center audit BOSTON, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Boston Properties executive and director Douglas T. Linde should apply the same Sarbanes-Oxley standards used by Boston Properties and other publicly traded c...

First Pharmaceutical Company Comes to Hoboken, NJ: Swiss-Based Octapharma to Move U.S. Headquarters to SJP Properties Waterfront Corporate Center II

Dino Mattessich Brokers 15,204 Square Foot Lease at Class-A Office Tower HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- SJP Properties, one of the largest development companies in the New York metropolitan area, has announced that Swiss-based Octapharma will relocate its U.S. headquarters to Waterfron...

Sperm's immune-protection properties could provide link to how cancers spread

Sugar-based markers on human sperm cells which may prevent them from being attacked by the female immune system could provide a vital clue to how some cancers spread in the human body, according to new research published on 14 December 2007. The new research, currently available online in the ...

Landmark trial to evaluate cardioprotective properties of insulin

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The ability of insulin to limit heart-tissue damage during a heart attack will be tested in a landmark clinical trial led by Paresh Dandona, M.D., Ph.D., University at Buffalo Distinguished Professor in the departments of Medicine and Pharmacology and Toxicology in the UB School ...

Resvera Health Rx Launches All-Natural Resveratrol-Based Supplement with Anti-Aging and Disease-Fighting Properties

WINDSOR, Calif., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Popping a pill to prevent age-associated disease may sound too good to be true, but as documented in various media, including a January 25, 2009 edition of 60 Minutes, studies by independent researchers and Harvard Medical School believe they may have ...

Sambazon, World Leader in Acai, Stands up for the Amazonian Fruit's True Nutritional Properties

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Sambazon, the pioneer and global market leader in acai, with certified organic food and beverage products sold in 10,000 retailers nationwide from Whole Foods to Publix, Kroger and Safeway, announces factual acai nutrition information in light of curr...

Torrefacto-roasted coffee has higher antioxidant properties

This release is available in Spanish . Torrefacto-roasted coffee has higher antioxidant properties than natural roast, according to the dissertation defended by a biologist of the University of Navarra, Isabel Lpez Galilea. She has emphasized in her study that the addition of sugar during...

The HealthCentral Network Adds Skin Care Site to Its Web Properties

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month, the HealthCentral Network, Inc. (http://www.HealthCentral.com ) today has launched MySkinCareConnection.com, a condition-specific site that educates and informs online users about acne, aging ski...

Researchers identify molecules with interesting anti-clotting properties

RICHMOND, Va. (Nov. 8, 2007) Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have discovered a new mechanism to inhibit key enzymes that play a major role in clotting disorders, which could lead to novel therapies to treat clots in the lungs and those localized deep in the body in areas such as the ...

Vanda Pharmaceuticals' VSF-173 Excessive Sleepiness Phase II Clinical Trial Suggests Wake-Promoting Properties

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA ), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of clinical-stage product candidates for central nervous system disorders, today announced top-line results from the Compa...

The Anti-HIV Properties Of Green Tea Uncovered

A recent study revealed that consuming just two cups of green tea could block the advancement of HIV infection. //Scientists in Texas in collaboration with their counterparts in the UK carried out this study. This study featured in the online edition of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Imm...

Neuroprotective properties of a protein in Jellyfish

A Wisconsin biotech company in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has found a compound with neuroprotective properties //in a protein present in jellyfish. This could provide an effective treatment for neurodegenerative disorders. "Testing of aequorin has yielded promisi...

A Plant Used By Ancient Britons Found To Have Properties To Fight Cancer

Researchers have found that plant ‘Woad’, which was once used as war paint by ancient Britons and Celtic warriors to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies, could now// be used in the battle against cancer It was explained that the plant was used to get blue dye for the war paint is a r...

Anticancer Properties of Vitamin D Revealed

At the right dose, vitamin D is important for bone development and may help protect against the development of several cancers, particularly// colorectal cancer. To be effective against cancer large quantities of the Vitamin are needed and this can be dangerous and toxis. Now, research done at Geo...

Anticancer Properties of Vitamin D Could Be Separated From Other Functions

Researchers at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have managed to separate the anti-cancer properties of Vitamin D from its other functions like bone development. //It is generally accepted that Vitamin D helps protect against colorectal cancer, but high dosage intended to...

The effects of Curcumin: a natural pigment in turmeric explored for its anti-cancer properties

Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color, has come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its cancer-fighting abilities // . Researchers say they have already obtained data indicating that curcumin can block a key protein a...

Compounds Found In The Vegetable Broccoli Could Have Anti-Cancer Properties

Studies in the past have shown that certain compounds in the vegetable broccoli, are known to halt the growth of breast, prostate, colon and stomach cancer cells and also appear to slow the progress of bladder cancer. In a more recent study researchers //say they have identified that isothiocyanate...

Lobster Shells Have Great Healing and Antiseptic Properties

Scientists from the University of Havana have found that two compounds from lobster shells, chitin and chitosan, have healing and bio-stimulant properties. The researchers said that the compounds could be used to create surgical materials with great healing and antiseptic properties, as wel...

Boiling Makes Broccoli to Loses Its Anticancer Properties

Brassica vegetables such as broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and green cabbage are known to contain substances that reduces the risk of cancer . But, researchers have now warned that boiling these veggies makes them to lose its anticancer properties. Brassica vegetables have a high co...

Botox Has Cramp Healing Properties

The Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry published a study which proved that Botox- the botulism toxin //which is normally used for treating wrinkled skin could ease writer’s cramp as well. Writer’s cramp is involuntary spasmodic muscle contractions of the hand, arms or fingers whi...

Tomatoes Have Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Properties

Lycopene, a pigment that imparts tomatoes its characteristic red color has been discovered to possess anti-clotting properties, making it ideal for prevention of strokes and heart attacks.// Previous studies have already established cancer protection properties of the chemical. According to sci...

Copper has antiflu properties

Professor Bill Keevil and Jonathan Noyce, University School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton have reported that Copper metal has antiviral property and is // found to inhibit the growth of Influenza A virus. In an Invitro study on culture plates they found that copper reduced the P...

Tetanus causing toxin has therapeutic properties

Tetanus toxin, that causes the disease tetanus, have therapeutic properties that can be effective// against mental disorders like anxiety disorder, depression and anorexia. Researchers of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain have discovered the beneficial effects of the tetanus toxin...

ConvaTec Launches Versiva(R) XC(R) Campaign and Best Practice Statement

...ing also provides the broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of ionic silver, which kills a broad range of path...s, including HIV and Hepatitis.(c,d) ( )The unique properties of Versiva((R)) XC((R) )dressing help progress wo...er PG, Jones SA, Walker M, Parsons D. Microbicidal properties of a silver-containing Hydrofiber((R)) dressing ag...

Cogdell Spencer Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

...space at the Company's 62 in-service, consolidated properties as of June 30, 2009, was 90.9%. In addition, the Company has three unconsolidated joint venture properties comprising a total of approximately 0.2 million net rentable square feet and manages 50 properties for third party clients comprising a total of appr...

Live recordings of cell communication

...now quantify contact areas formed between vesicles and determine the vesicle size and shape with nano-scale resolution. This helps us characterise the properties of the molecules involved in vesicle-fusion. The new method opens great new prospects for the research of neurological and infectious diseases". ...

Sunrise Reports Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2009

...business conditions and market factors that could affect occupancy rates at and revenues from the Company's communities and the value of the Company's properties generally; competition and our response to pricing and promotional activities of our competitors; changes in interest rates; unanticipated expenses; t...

BioMed Realty Trust Commemorates Five-Year Anniversary as a Public Company

...ortfolio of life science real estate, including 69 properties representing 10.5 million square feet and roughly ...nd 9885 Towne Centre Drive (San Diego, California) properties utilizing funds from the company's unsecured line ...y 10.5 million rentable square feet. The company's properties are located predominantly in the major U.S. life s...

NHP Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results

..., 2009, the Company's portfolio of properties, including mortgage loans and properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, totaled 579 properties among the following segments: 279 senior housing facilities, 200 skilled nu...

A 'super sensor' for cancer and CSIs

...t. Then we can measure the amount of the target, assessing its potency by using additional enzymes or by looking at the changes of the electrochemical properties on the device," she says. An early warning system for heart attacks Enzymes released before the onset of a heart attack can also be detected,...

American Cancer Society - Hope Lodges Sign 29th Contract to Implement SoftBrands Systems

....com/hospitality ) provides central reservation, property management and business intelligence software that can be centrally managed to support many properties within a hotel chain, as well as easy-to-use solutions that can be installed on-site at an independent hotel. SoftBrands is committed to the hospital...

BioMed Realty Trust Reports Second Quarter 2009 Operating and Financial Results

...June 30, 2009, BioMed owned or had interests in 69 properties with 114 buildings, located predominantly in the m... 9,719,653 Redevelopment properties 154,341 Construction ...y 10.5 million rentable square feet. The company's properties are located predominantly in the major U.S. life s...

Smith & Nephew Announces Launch of ACTICOAT Flex Wound Care Products in the USA

...ver technology of ACTICOAT, the Flex line provides enhanced conformability on awkward anatomical areas such as face and hands and breakthrough stretch properties to improve patient comfort during wear. ACTICOAT Flex wound care products were recently cleared for market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ...