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Video: New Dove(R) Body Washes with NutriumMoisture(TM) Restore Skin's Natural Moisture

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Until now, all regular body washes caused dry skin damage. Now, Dove has discovered how to restore skin's natural moisture while cleansing with body wash. Current body washes actually damage proteins and lipids in the skin's outer lay...

New Body of Research Suggests Statin Use Benefits Multiple Areas of Urologic Health

LINTHICUM, Md., April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Several new studies presented at the American Urological Association's (AUA) 104th Annual Scientific Meeting suggest that the use of statins--commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol--may benefit men with prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction or ...

Freezing Prostate Cancer Does a Man's Body Good

Minimally Invasive "Lumpectomy" -- as Effective as Surgery -- Preserves Sexual and Urinary Function; Related Study Shows 3-D Mapping Biopsy Changed Patients' Management 70 Percent of the Time SAN DIEGO, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The so-called "male lumpectomy" -- a minimally invasive...

Plastic Surgeons Warn of Malnutrition in Body Contouring Patients

ASPS Study Suggests Nutritional Supplements Prior to Surgery ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Identifying malnutrition before surgery in massive weight loss patients seeking body contouring will significantly decrease surgical complications, accelerate wound healing...

Concord Grape Juice Has No Significant Impact on Body Weight

Recent study revealed that drinking polyphenol-rich 100% Concord grape juice was not associated with changes in appetite, energy intake or body weight CONCORD, Mass., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Regular consumption of 100% polyphenol-rich Concord grape juice did not cause significant weight gain,...

Body Contouring Surgery Risk Rises with Increased Body Mass Index

Study reveals close correlation between degree of obesity and complications arising from popular aesthetic surgical procedure NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A recent study investigating the relationship between complications of body contouring surgery and body mass index has co...

GlaxoSmithKline Collaborates with National Cancer Institute to Make Large Body of Cancer Cell Genomic Data Available to All Cancer Researchers

Data being made available on NCI Database Could Save Drug Development Time and Capital for Other Research Institutions PHILADELPHIA, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marking another positive step in the collaborative fight against cancer, GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK ) announced to...

UltraShape(R) Non-Invasive Fat Reduction and Body Contouring Clinical Study Results Featured at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Meeting

YOQNEAM, Israel and SAN RAMON, California, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of an independent multi-treatment clinical study of the UltraShape(R) Contour I, the first clinically proven non-invasive solution for fat reduction and body contouring using non-thermal selective focused ultrasound wil...

American Laser Center Offers VelaShape Body Shaping and Cellulite Reduction Treatment

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- American Laser Centers, the largest provider of laser hair removal and other noninvasive aesthetic services in the U.S., announces the addition of the VelaShape cellulite reduction and body shaping therapy service in 50 U.S. clinics now and 30 a...

Independent Clinical Results Confirm Up to a 7-Centimeter Reduction in Body Circumference Using UltraShape(TM) Non-Invasive Fat Reduction and Body Contouring System

- Dr. Benjamin Ascher, a Leading French Plastic Surgeon, Will Present his UltraShape Clinical Results at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting in Melbourne, AU From Feb. 10-13 YOQNEAM, Israel and SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned French Plast...

Studies Show Body Mass Index Has No Effect on Resolution and Healing of GERD Symptoms

- NEXIUM(R) (esomeprazole magnesium) Proven Effective at Standard Doses Regardless of Body Mass Index - PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obesity has long been established, but healthcare professionals...

DOV 21,947 Demonstrates Significant Body Weight and BMI Reductions in Drug- Compliant Subjects in Phase Ib Clinical Study

SOMERSET, N.J., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. ("DOV", or the "Company") (OTCBB and Pink Sheets: DOVP) announced today additional Phase Ib results for DOV 21,947, its lead triple reuptake inhibitor ("TRIP") for the treatment of depression and obesity. A preliminary...

REMICADE-Treated Patients Experienced Rapid and Substantial Improvement in Psoriasis in Critical Regions of Body

Marked Improvement in Four Regions of Body Consistent with Overall PASI Response in REMICADE-Treated Patients SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from an integrated analysis of three randomized, placebo-controlled trials showed patients with moderate to severe plaque psori...

Elixir Pharmaceuticals Presents Additional Preclinical Data Demonstrating the Potential of Ghrelin Antagonism to Regulate Metabolism, Body Weight and Glycemic Control

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 5, 2007 - Elixir Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced today new preclinical data confirming ghrelin antagonism as a potential method for regulating metabolism, decreasing body weight and managing blood glucose. The data were presented in poster sessions during END...

Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated With Mindful Eating

... may promote weight loss in those who are overweight. At the time, the researchers suspected that the weight-loss effect had more to do with increased body awareness, specifically a sensitivity to hunger and satiety than the physical activity of yoga practice itself. The follow-up study, published ...

Vectibix(R) in Combination With Chemotherapy Significantly Improved Progression-Free Survival in First-Line Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

...l product. Further, preclinical results do not guarantee safe and effective performance of product candidates in humans. The complexity of the human body cannot be perfectly, or sometimes, even adequately modeled by computer or cell culture systems or animal models. The length of time that it takes for...

Isis Reports Strong Financial Results and Highlights for Second Quarter of 2009

...f these targets with antisense drugs can significantly lower blood glucose levels, increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, and reduce fat mass and body weight in animals. Isis partnered with non profit foundations to pursue new treatments for debilitating diseases, such as severe ne...

Cancer Centers of North Carolina Offers HDR Brachytherapy for Treatment of Cancerous Tumors

... With HDR brachytherapy, radiation is delivered directly to the cancer target through the use of catheters, needles or applicators inserted into a body cavity or directly into the tumor. A computer-controlled delivery system is used to optimize the dose distribution to the target. As a result of this...

Debiopharm Group and Mercury Therapeutics, Inc. Sign an Exclusive License Agreement for the Development and Commercialisation of Debio 0930

...Diabetes Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin ...und the world, and is largely the result of excess body weight and physical inactivity. About Debio...t directly activate AMPK, a key regulator of whole body energy metabolism, cholesterol and fatty acid prod...

Amgen Announces Positive Top-Line Results for Denosumab in Trial for Delay of Skeletal Related Events in Bone Metastases Patients Compared to Zometa(R)

...l product. Further, preclinical results do not guarantee safe and effective performance of product candidates in humans. The complexity of the human body cannot be perfectly, or sometimes, even adequately modeled by computer or cell culture systems or animal models. The length of time that it takes for...

TWO NEW KLRI PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS: Hormone Therapy May Reduce Atherosclerosis in Women Close to Menopause; Growth Hormone May Increase Risk of Diabetes, Improve Lipid Profile in Men

... GH therapy have not been studied extensively. The body naturally secretes growth hormones to fuel growth ...atural decrease of growth hormones secreted by the body as we reach middle age--replacing them with artifi...cular disease. GH has been found to decrease total body and regional fat mass in older men, while sex-ster...

Video: FDA Approves INVEGA(R) SUSTENNA(TM) for the Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Schizophrenia

... if you get up slowly and sit on the edge of the bed or chair for a few minutes before you stand up. These symptoms may decrease or go away after your body becomes used to the medicine. INVEGA((R)) SUSTENNA(TM) and similar medicines have been associated with decreases in the counts of white cells i...

VisEn Molecular Imaging Technology Enables Key Insights Into Newly Discovered Biologic Pathway Published in SCIENCE

...eneral Hospital's Center for Systems Biology found that monocytes were held in concentration in the spleen and released to injured tissue sites in the body to participate in wound healing. As presented in the findings, the reporting scientists discovered and detailed the biologic pathway through the use ...

Estrogen Getting Cool Reception From Dermatologists for Mixed Results in Improving Appearance of Skin

...gens are a group of hormones that play a key role in regulating many aspects of a woman's overall health, including reproduction. Certain parts of the body contain cells that are more receptive to the effects of estrogen than others, including the face. Dr. Parsons noted that estrogens benefit the skin in...

Diabetes Gene Raises Odds of Lower Birth Weight

... and the development of type 2 diabetes in later life." Type 2 diabetes occurs either when the pancreas produces too little insulin or when the body cannot efficiently use the insulin that is produced. Formerly called adult-onset diabetes and still most common in adults, type 2 diabetes has been i...

July 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Food Storage Safety, Energy Therapies and Vitamins and Minerals

... Some findings include: Vitamin B-3 (niacin): Niacin helps the body convert food to energy and helps improve circulation and cholesterol levels...mptoms. Vitamin D: It's called the sunshine vitamin because the body can produce it when exposed to sunshine. Yet, an increasing number of Ameri...

July 2009 Mayo Clinic Health Letter Highlights a Positive Outlook, Bell's Palsy and Heart Valve Repair

...sit www.HealthLetter.MayoClinic.com or call toll-free for subscription information, 800-333-9037, extension 9771. An ever-expanding body of research indicates that a positive outlook may improve health, decrease the risk of depression and increase longevity. The July issue of Mayo Clin...

Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center Selects Artefill to Meet Growing Patient Demand for a Longer Lasting Dermal Filler

...lasting effect. The unique microspheres in Artefill are not absorbed by the body and therefore provide the support the skin needs for long lasting natural f...kinds of natural or synthetic materials that are completely absorbed by the body over time and require repeat injections to maintain wrinkle correction. A s...

R-Tech Ueno, Ltd. Completes Phase 1 Clinical Study on RK-023

...bo to that of the remaining 3 subjects. The applied drug was spread widely covering the vertex region in order to investigate the safety in the entire body and scalp. No serious adverse event occurred. After application of the drug, blood and urine were collected in the lapse of time to determine drug con...

Exenatide Once Weekly Provided Superior Glucose Control Compared to Lantus(R) in Head-to-Head DURATION-3 Study

...imary endpoint was reduction in A1C; secondary endpoints included change in body weight along with other parameters of glucose control, cardiovascular healt...nuary 21, 2004. (v) Bays HE, Chapman RH, Grandy S. The relationship of body mass index to diabetes mellitus, hypertension and dyslipidaemia: comparison...

New Results From ARTEN Study of Nevirapine Plus Tenofovir and Emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) Versus Boosted Protease Inhibitor Regimen of Atazanavir/Ritonavir Plus TDF/FTC Revealed

...ther side effects that patients have experienced include nausea, fatigue, fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and myalgia. Changes in body fat may occur in patients receiving antiretroviral therapy. Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination ARV ...

Bionovo's Estrogen Receptor Beta Selective Drugs Have Unique Gene Expression and Cell Type Specificity

...is particularly important when developing drugs that mediate their effects through estrogen receptors, which are responsible for many functions in the body and are present in a range of different tissues. Bionovo stands alone in its dedication to identifying novel pathways in estrogen receptor signaling a...

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Commences Phase 1 Study of KRX-0401 (Perifosine) in Recurrent Pediatric Solid Tumors at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

...The Company is also developing KRX-0401 (perifosine), a novel, potentially first-in-class, oral anti-cancer agent that modulates Akt, a protein in the body associated with tumor survival and growth. KRX-0401 also modulates a number of other key signal transduction pathways, including the JNK and MAPK path...

Music & Medicine: Unique Collaboration Combines Performing Arts and Science

... FORT WORTH, Texas, July 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When Eri Yoshimura begins to play, beautiful music fills the air. Her eyes close, and her body sways in time to the prelude. Her small hands glide over the keyboard gracefully, fluidly, as if they were tiny ballerinas on a miniature stage. ...

Elbit Imaging Ltd. Announces - Swiss Team Uses InSightec's ExAblate(R) 4000 Brain System to Treat Patients With Functional Brain Disorders

...s About ExAblate(R) ExAblate is the first system to use the MR guided focused ultrasound technology that combines MRI - to visualize the body anatomy, plan the treatment and monitor treatment outcome in real time - and high intensity focused ultrasound to target brain tissue non-invasively. ...

GNC Unveils Study Results for First and Only Nitric Oxide Product Clinically Proven to Improve Physical Performance at NSCA Conference in Las Vegas

... physical performance by helping athletes push past their normal point of exhaustion. This product is designed to increase nitric oxide levels in the body causing a hemodilation effect which expands blood vessels, allowing more blood, oxygen and nutrients to flow to muscles. "This is truly groundbr...

Results From Trials of DHA in Alzheimer's Disease and Age-Related Cognitive Decline

... Alzheimer's. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is naturally found in the body in small amounts, and is the most abundant omega 3 fatty acid in the brain....ighly correlated with week 24 plasma levels (p<0.01). Blood pressure and body weight remained unchanged between groups. Plasma levels of Alzheimer's rela...

Shoulder Surgery Doesn't Prevent Return to Sports

... KEYSTONE, Colo., July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Replacing a joint in any part of the body often leads to a long recovery process and the possibility of not being able to return to a sport or activity. However, a new study presented at the ...

Is Obesity an Oral Bacterial Disease?

...M. Goodson, D. Groppo, S. Halem and E. Carpino measured salivary bacterial populations of overweight women. Saliva was collected from 313 women with a body mass index between 27 and 32, and bacterial populations were measured by DNA probe analysis. Levels in this group were compared with data from a popul...

First Patient of NOTES Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Study Successfully Treated With Ethicon Endo-Surgery Devices

...ospital. "The success of the first case of the IDE study and the associated data presentations at NOSCAR are important contributions in a growing body of evidence that demonstrates the promise of the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Toolbox for natural orifice surgery," said Kenneth Sumner, PhD, vice president, ...