Contact: Nickey Henry henryn@rockefeller.edu 212-327-8366 Journal of Experimental Medicine A group of scientists in Italy have developed a vaccine with the potential to protect against fungal pathogens that commonly infect humans, according to a study by Torosantucci and colleagues in… Read More ›
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Whiter laundry and a surprising new treatment for kids’ eczema
Contact: Marla Paul Marla-Paul@northwestern.edu 312-503-8928 Northwestern University Bleach baths clear the rash and banish flare-ups of miserable skin disease CHICAGO— It’s best known for whitening a load of laundry. But now simple household bleach has a surprising new role: an… Read More ›
137th Health Research Report 07 SEP 2008
Full Report at www.healthresearchreport.me Editors Top Five: 1. Study Finds How BPA Affects Gene Expression, Anxiety; Soy Mitigates Effects 2. Vitamin B3 may offer new tool in fight against ‘superbugs’ 3. Johns Hopkins team finds ICU misdiagnoses may account for… Read More ›
Homeopathic solutions for a global catastrophe: Arsenic remedy for arsenic poisoning?
Reposted at Request and debate 2003 Study Contact: Gemma Bradley press@biomedcentral.com 44-207-323-0323 BioMed Central Arsenic remedy for arsenic poisoning? A homeopathic remedy made from arsenic oxide could ease the suffering of the hundreds of millions of people at risk from… Read More ›
IOM States ” roughly $750 billion — was wasted on unnecessary services, excessive administrative costs, fraud, and other problems” in 2009
Date: Sept. 6, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Transformation of Health System Needed to Improve Care and Reduce Costs WASHINGTON — America’s health care system has become too complex and costly to continue business as usual, says a new report from… Read More ›
Natural trans fats have health benefits, University of Alberta study shows: Trans vaccenic acid (VA)
Contact: Michel Proulx michel.proulx@ales.ualberta.ca 780-492-8127 University of Alberta Contrary to popular opinion, not all trans fats are bad for you. University of Alberta researcher Flora Wang found that a diet with enriched levels of trans vaccenic acid (VA) – a… Read More ›
Scientists successfully awaken sleeping stem cells: ” might be possible to turn on the eye’s own resources to regenerate damaged retinas, without the need for transplanting outside retinal tissue or stem cells,”
Contact: Patti Jacobs pjacobs12@comcast.net 617-868-0077 Schepens Eye Research Institute New hope for regenerating the human retina damaged by disease or injury Boston, MA—Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have discovered what chemical in the eye triggers the dormant capacity of… Read More ›
Rodent study finds artificial butter chemical harmful to lungs: inhaled diacetyl vapors for three months, developed lymphocytic bronchiolitis
Contact: Robin Mackar rmackar@niehs.nih.gov 919-541-0073 NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences A new study shows that exposure to a chemical called diacetyl, a component of artificial butter flavoring, can be harmful to the nose and airways of mice. Scientists at… Read More ›
26th Health Research Report 19 MAR 2008 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Mayo Clinic proceedings highlights research about cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids 2. Weight loss more effective than intensive insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics 3. Extra vitamin D in early childhood cuts… Read More ›
10 dead in Quebec Legionnaire’s disease outbreak
By Agence France-Presse Sunday, September 2, 2012 8:13 EDT Topics: disease outbreak ♦ health authorities ♦ Quebec Legionnaire A Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in Quebec City has killed 10 people since late July, health authorities in the francophone Canadian city said… Read More ›
30 per cent of drugs prescribed to under-18s – and up to 95 per cent of drugs given to babies in intensive care – have never been tested on children. (U.K.)
One third of junior drugs are not tested on children sparking demand for probe Official study calls for urgent investigation after ‘high number of drug errors’ 95 per cent of all hospital medicines for babies affected By Jo Macfarlane PUBLISHED:16:00… Read More ›
High-fructose corn syrup sugar makes maturing human fat cells fatter, less insulin-sensitive
Contact: Aaron Lohr alohr@endo-society.org 240-482-1380 The Endocrine Society Fructose, the sugar widely used as high-fructose corn syrup in soft drinks and processed foods, often gets some of the blame for the widespread rise in obesity. Now a laboratory study has… Read More ›
Anti-cancer ( Avastin ) drug damages brain vessels
Contact: Hema Bashyam hbashyam@rockefeller.edu 212-327-7053 Journal of Experimental Medicine The cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab) is used to treat advanced bowel cancer in combination with chemotherapy. This drug targets a protein called VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) that stimulates blood vessel… Read More ›
25th Health Research Report 20 FEB 2008 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Purple pigments and obesity 2. Fake malaria drugs made in China; how the winter vomiting virus evolves 3. Study finds patients with complex fibroadenomas can avoid surgery 4. A compound extracted from olives inhibits… Read More ›
WSU researchers discover mechanism leading from trichomoniasis ( protozoan parasite ) to prostate cancer “40 percent greater chance of developing prostate cancer”
Contact: John Alderete, WSU professor of molecular biosciences alderete@vetmed.wsu.edu 509-335-8125 Washington State University Finding could lead to better diagnosis and treatment PULLMAN, Wash.—Researchers have identified a way in which men can develop prostate cancer after contracting trichomoniasis, a curable but… Read More ›
Over-the-counter eardrops may cause hearing loss or damage
Contact: Lisa Dutton lisa.dutton@muhc.mcgill.ca 514-412-4307 McGill University Health Centre The Montreal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC recommends these products be used with extreme caution MONTREAL, Jan 28, 2008 — A new study, led by researchers at The Montreal Children’s Hospital… Read More ›
Sex hormones unrelated to prostate cancer risk
Contact: Liz Savage jncimedia@oxfordjournals.org 301-841-1287 Journal of the National Cancer Institute Sex hormones circulating in the blood do not appear to be associated with prostate cancer risk, according to data from 18 prior studies. The analysis will be published online… Read More ›
24th Health Research Report 06 FEB 2008 – Reconstruction
Health Technology Research Synopsis 24th Issue Date 06 FEB 2008 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano Editors Top Five: 1. Sex hormones unrelated to prostate cancer risk 2. Over-the-counter eardrops may cause hearing loss or damage 3. Researchers investigate links between… Read More ›
Live Vaccination against ( German Measles ) Rubella caused Signifigant Depression up to 10 weeks – Vaccines/ Bacteria Can Alter Mood and Behavior
Mood Disorders April 30, 2007 Norman Sussman, MD, DFAPA Editor, Primary Psychiatry and Psychiatry Weekly, Professor of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine There is growing interest in a suspected cause of some cases of depression: infection and inflammatory… Read More ›
My doctor’s orders? Crisps, doughnuts and strictly no veg
*If we have a contest for worst medical advice EVER!!! I think we have a pretty good contender here – Engineering Evil By Jo Waters PUBLISHED:20:07 EST, 27 August 2012| UPDATED:20:07 EST, 27 August 2012 When Justin Hansen was told… Read More ›
Study targets key molecule to reverse kidney damage in mice
Test likely to proceed to clinical trials BOSTON — In findings that may lead to clinical trials of a promising new drug for kidney disease, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and their colleagues have identified a key… Read More ›
Osteoporosis Drugs, Reduce Fracture Risk by ONLY 0.9% according to studies
Contact: Emma Dickinson edickinson@bmj.com 44-020-738-36529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Value of drugs for pre-osteoporosis exaggerated Drugs for pre-osteoporosis: Prevention or disease-mongering? Public release date: 17-Jan-2008 A series of recent scientific publications have exaggerated the benefits and underplayed the harms of drugs… Read More ›
23rd Health Research Report 23 JAN 2008 – Reconstructed
Health Technology Research Synopsis 23rd Issue Date 22 JAN 2008 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano Editors Top Five: 1. Lipoic acid could reduce atherosclerosis, weight gain 2. Probiotics affect metabolism, says new study 3. Value of drugs for pre-osteoporosis exaggerated 4. … Read More ›
Older Men Who Use Computers Have Lower Risk of Dementia
Abstract Objective To determine if older men who use computers have lower risk of developing dementia. Methods Cohort study of 5506 community-dwelling men aged 69 to 87 years followed for up to 8.5 years. Use of computers measured as daily,… Read More ›
Treatment with NAC is associated with better outcomes for children with liver failure
Contact: Amy Molnar amolnar@wiley.com Wiley-Blackwell Questions remain on NACs true utility for this condition A new retrospective study on the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on children with acute liver failure not caused by acetaminophen poisoning has found that the treatment… Read More ›
Study shows link between morbid obesity, low IQ in toddlers
Contact: April Frawley Birdwell afrawley@vpha.health.ufl.edu 352-273-5817 University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida researchers have discovered a link between morbid obesity in toddlers and lower IQ scores, cognitive delays and brain lesions similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s… Read More ›
Cannabis smoking ‘permanently lowers IQ’
Teenagers who regularly smoke cannabis are putting themselves at risk of permanently damaging their intelligence, according to a landmark study By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent Researchers found persistent users of the drug, who started smoking it at school, had lower… Read More ›
21st Health Research Report 26 DEC 2007 – Reconstruction
21st Health Research Report 26 DEC 2007 – Reconstruction (link below) In This issue: 1. Elective Caesareans carry increased risk of breathing problems 2. Cholesterol-lowering drugs and the risk of hemorrhagic stroke 3. Turkish health workers condone wife beating 4…. Read More ›
136 Health Research Report 24 AUG 2012
* This is Just a Report I do every 2 weeks…Only a few of these articles do I post on this Conduit. Link is at the Bottom: Editors Top Five: 1. Chemical widely used in antibacterial hand soaps may impair… Read More ›
Suppressive effects of a phytochemical cocktail on prostate cancer growth in vitro and in vivo. Abstract no. A104: 25% reduction in tumor size in 14 days
A commercially available nutrition drink reduces the growth of tumors in a mouse model of human prostate cancer by 25 percent in two weeks, according to researchers from the University of Sydney. The drink, Blueberry Punch, is a mixture of… Read More ›
Chemopreventative effects of a topically applied black raspberry gel on oral premalignant tumors. Abstract no. B35:
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a deadly cancer that, even when treated successfully, often leaves patients permanently disfigured. Other than radical surgery, there are few known treatments. Researchers at Ohio State University, however, report a Phase I/II trial demonstrating that… Read More ›
Study shows long term effects of radiation in pediatric cancer patients
August 21, 2012 By Garth Sundem For many pediatric cancer patients, total body irradiation (TBI) is a necessary part of treatment during bone marrow transplant– it’s a key component of long term survival. But lengthened survival creates the ability to… Read More ›
I swam with my contact lenses in – now I’m blind in one eye : Even Tap Water
By Anna Hodgekiss PUBLISHED:17:05 EST, 20 August 2012| UPDATED:17:05 EST, 20 August 2012 As a contact lens wearer, Jennie Hurst knew the importance of good hygiene to prevent eye infections. ‘I was meticulous about removing my lenses before bed and… Read More ›
Cholesterol-lowering drug linked to sleep disruptions – Possibly promoting weight gain and insulin resistance
Cholesterol-lowering drug linked to sleep disruptions ORLANDO, Nov. 7 — A cholesterol-lowering drug appears to disrupt sleep patterns of some patients, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007. “The findings are significant because sleep problems… Read More ›
Relationship between statins and cognitive decline more complex than thought
INDIANAPOLIS – Previous explorations of a link between statins, a cholesterol lowering medication, and cognitive decline have produced inconsistent results. New research reveals that the relationship between statin use and cognitive decline appears even more complex than had… Read More ›
Dukan Diet inventor: the obese are mentally ill
* I will take the liberty to interject on this issue…. In my humble opinion even this doctor is wrong. While being lean and thin may be cosmetically desirable traits, they are still off base when it comes to evolution… Read More ›
Study of insecticide neurotoxicity yields clues to onset of Parkinson’s Disease, permethrin
BLACKSBURG, Va., March 24, 2003 — A grant from the U.S. Army has led Virginia Tech researchers to discover that exposure to some insecticides may cause a cascade of chemical events in the brain that could lead to Parkinson’s Disease…. Read More ›
Cancer conflict with chemotherapy treatment – Chemotherapy gave no Survival advantage
Contact: Charlotte Webber press@biomedcentral.com 44-020-763-19980 BioMed Central Young women suffering from breast cancer do not necessarily benefit from chemotherapy treatment Women under the age of forty with breast cancer who are given drugs in addition to lumpectomies or radiotherapy, known… Read More ›
N-acetyl glucosamine and niacinamide, significantly reduced the amount and appearance of hyperpigmentation, age spots and uneven melanin distribution
Contact: Shirley Johnson shirley.johnson@mslpr.com 212-468-3292 Manning Selvage & Lee Science finds new fix for UV-damaged skin in arthritis treatment IMAGE:Researchers found that the topical application of a N-acetyl glucosamine (4 percent) and niacinamide (2 percent) complex produced visible improvement in… Read More ›
Plants uptake antibiotics
Contact: Sara Uttech suttech@soils.org 608-268-4948 Soil Science Society of America Routine feeding of antibiotics to livestock may be contaminating the environment MADISON, WI, JULY 09, 2007- Scientists at the University of Minnesota have been evaluating the impact of antibiotic feeding… Read More ›
Lipstick chemical alert: Ingredient in hundreds of household products ’causes heart problems’ -Triclosan
By Tamara Cohen PUBLISHED:19:56 EST, 13 August 2012| UPDATED:07:52 EST, 14 August 2012 chemical commonly used in lipsticks, face washes and toothpaste may cause heart and muscle problems, according to scientists. They found triclosan, which is in hundreds of household… Read More ›
Should doctors treat lack of exercise as a medical condition? Mayo expert says ‘yes’ Quote: prescribing supported exercise, and more formal rehabilitation programs that include cognitive and behavioral therapy would develop
Contact: Sharon Theimer newsbureau@mayo.edu 507-284-5005 Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn. — A sedentary lifestyle is a common cause of obesity (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314), and excessive body weight and fat in turn are considered catalysts for diabetes (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DS01121), high blood pressure (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-pressure/DS00100), joint damage… Read More ›
Citrus compounds called limonoids targeted and stopped neuroblastoma cells in the lab.
Contact: Kathleen Phillips ka-phillips@tamu.edu 979-845-2872 Texas A&M AgriLife Communications Citrus shows promise for certain childhood cancer COLLEGE STATION – Orange juice and cancer don’t mix. In fact, the popular citrus drink could become a cocktail to prevent or stop the… Read More ›
Broccoli derivative shows promise at stopping even worst cancers
Vegetables that prevent may ultimately cure some cancers COLLEGE STATION – Broccoli, cabbage, turnips and mustard greens. A dose a day keeps most cancers away. But for those who develop cancer, the same vegetables may ultimately produce the cure. Research… Read More ›
Drug company funding of drug trials greatly influences outcome – 35x Better Outcome if Funded by the Drug Company
Contact: Wallace Ravven wravven@pubaff.ucsf.edu 415-476-2557 University of California – San Francisco Drug company funding of drug trials greatly influences outcome In head-to-head trials of two drugs, the one deemed better appears to depend largely on who is funding the study,… Read More ›
Progestogen-only contraceptive pills were three times more likely to have a mental illness than women who were not on any medication
Depression alert over progesterone-only Pill as doctors are warned to prescribe with caution By Mail On Sunday Reporter PUBLISHED:16:46 EST, 4 August 2012 | UPDATED:08:50 EST, 5 August 2012 Women who take the most widely prescribed type of contraceptive pill… Read More ›
Traditional herbal medicine kills pancreatic cancer cells, Jefferson researchers report (2nd Confirmation)
(PHILADELPHIA) An herb used in traditional medicine by many Middle Eastern countries may help in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer at Jefferson in Philadelphia have found that… Read More ›
An herbal extract inhibits the development of pancreatic cancer
(PHILADELPHIA) An herb recently found to kill pancreatic cancer cells also appears to inhibit development of pancreatic cancer as a result of its anti-inflammatory properties, according to researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson. The data were presented at… Read More ›
GPs hand out record 47m Antidepressant prescriptions… a rise of 9% in a year
By Sophie Borland PUBLISHED:19:01 EST, 31 July 2012 | UPDATED:19:43 EST, 31 July 2012 Record numbers of adults are relying on Prozac and other so-called happy pills, according to NHS figures Almost 50million prescriptions were handed out by doctors… Read More ›
Digital pills approved by the FDA, To Notify officials of possible mandatory drug use compliance.
Digital pills approved by the FDA By Tecca | Today in Tech – 01 AUG 2012 Your medication may soon be able to send reminders to your smartphone if you don’t take it Did you remember to take your prescription… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 