According to new research reported in the journal Gut Pathogens, supplements of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota may ease symptoms of anxiety in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Thirty-nine patients with CFS received daily supplements of either Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota or placebo for two months. Compared to the placebo group, those receiving the bacterial strain reported significant increases in both Lactobacillus Read the rest of this entry »
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 lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Several key research studies highlighting these benefits will be presented during a special panel for the media on Monday, April 27 from 9 to Read the rest of this entry »
Two studies presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) show that adult circumcision reduces the risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the risk of coital injury without reducing pleasure or causing sexual dysfunction.
The first study, by researchers in Australia, shows that the inner foreskin has the largest concentration of Langerhans’ cells, which are the initial cellular targets in the sexual Read the rest of this entry »
Can a grape-enriched diet prevent the downhill sequence of heart failure after years of high blood pressure?
A University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests grapes may prevent heart health risks beyond the simple blood pressure-lowering impact that can come from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. The benefits may be the result of the phytochemicals - naturally occurring antioxidants - turning on a protective Read the rest of this entry »
Synexus has just concluded its fourth Phase II study for a major pharmaceutical client in the last two years. Synexus, which ran and managed the entire hypertension trial, completed the study in nine rather than the projected twelve months. Commenting on the increasing success of their unique model for clinical trials, CEO Michael Fort said: "We handle the whole process. Our clients have only one contract to negotiate and agree, then we get Read the rest of this entry »
The specific impact of metabolic syndrome on mortality in hepatitis C patients has been revealed by new research to be presented on Sunday April 26 at EASL 2009, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Biomerica, Inc. (OTCBB: BMRA) announced that it has received approval to CE mark its 5-minute home diagnostic test for detecting Microalbumin, micro amounts of albumin in urine. Albumin is normally found in the blood and filtered by the kidneys. When the kidneys are working properly, albumin is not present in urine in significant amounts. However, when the kidneys are damaged, small amounts of albumin leak into the urine, resulting in elevated Read the rest of this entry »
A supplement in this edition of the Medical Journal of Australia examines the multiplying effect of depression and physical illness.
Supported by "beyondblue: the national depression initiative", the supplement includes research and commentary from leading mental health experts from throughout Australia.
Professor of Psychological Medicine at Monash University, David Clarke, said the supplement addresses Read the rest of this entry »
For the millions of Americans with food allergies, the importance of being educated about food allergy and prepared to treat a reaction is not to be underestimated. On April 18, the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) will host the second of its 16th annual Food Allergy Conferences in Rosemont, Ill. The conference will help both those who have food allergies and those who care for people with food allergies. Read the rest of this entry »
People with a family history of the skin cancer melanoma show reductions in anxiety and depression after getting tested for a high-risk gene mutation, reports a study in the May issue of Genetics in Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of The American College of Medical Genetics. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence Read the rest of this entry »
Every year, thousands of parents learn of their children’s food allergies following a reaction that can affect many body systems, including the skin, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and/or cardiovascular systems. About 2 million school age children have food allergy, and one child in 20 under age 3 has food allergy.
Food allergies develop when the immune system misinterprets a food as harmful and Read the rest of this entry »
AtCor Medical Limited (ASX: ACG) announced that a new study* which used the company’s SphygmoCor® system to measure central blood pressure and arterial stiffness noninvasively, has shown important drug effects in pregnant women with preeclampsia that could not be detected with standard blood pressure monitoring.
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Listening to music may benefit patients who suffer severe stress and anxiety associated with having and undergoing treatment for coronary heart disease. A Cochrane Systematic Review found that listening to music could decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and levels of anxiety in heart patients.
Living with heart disease is extremely stressful. The uncertainties and anxieties surrounding diagnosis Read the rest of this entry »
New research by economics and psychology researchers at the University of
Warwick has found that promotion on average produces 10% more mental strain and
gives up to 20% less time to visit the Buy generic zithromax Doctors.
In a research paper entitled "Do People Become Healthier after Being Promoted"
Chris Boyce and Professor Andrew Oswald of the University of Warwick questioned
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Ah, spring is in the air and so are billions of grains of pollen released from grasses, trees and flowering plants. They’re the culprit behind seasonal allergies, the "hay fever" many people experience with its stuffy and runny nose, sneezing, coughing and itching.
But allergies don’t have to keep you from firing up the lawn mower, trimming trees, working in the garden or building that new patio. Ewen Tseng, M.D., otolaryngologist on the Read the rest of this entry »
New Geisinger-lead research dispels a recent notion in psychiatry that if a person experiences a panic attack during a traumatic event that they will likely suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the future.
The study appears in the April edition of the journal Psychiatry Research and was co-authored by Geisinger Senior Investigator Joseph Boscarino, Ph.D., MPH, and Kent State University social Read the rest of this entry »
One reason for the development of allergy may be malfunction of the respiratory epithelium, which allows allergens to bind to, enter and travel through the epithelium. Two studies by Finnish research groups on this subject have recently been published in two international biomedical journals (1) Allergy, and (2) Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Research on the mechanisms of allergy has focused on the understanding of aberrant Read the rest of this entry »
Buy paxil pills Older men who were big during their 20s face an increased risk of suffering from atrial fibrillation, or abnormal heart rhythm. New research from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, reveals that height and weight are both factors.
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For the millions of Americans with food allergies, the importance of being educated about food allergy and prepared to treat a reaction is not to be underestimated. On March 28, the first of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network’s (FAAN) 16th annual Food Allergy Conferences will be held in Baltimore, Md. The conference will help both those who have food allergies and those who care for people with food allergies. Whether Read the rest of this entry »
Researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee have linked higher levels of the hormone aldosterone to high blood pressure and blood vessel disease in African Americans. Generic paxil pills no prescription Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands and causes Read the rest of this entry »
REGiMMUNE Corporation, a privately held biopharmaceutical company
focused on developing technologies and products for immune disorders,
today announced that it has received two separate grants totaling
more than $12 million from the Japan Science and Technology Agency
(JST) and from National Institute of Biomedical Innovation (NIBIO).
Under terms outlined in the five-year grant from JST, REGiMMUNE will
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from the 104 Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) study for
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Scientific Sessions 2008, in New Orleans, USA. This ABPM pilot study in
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Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. But unlike a common cold, which is caused by a virus, hay fever is an allergic response to indoor or outdoor airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites or pet dander. Some individuals have hay fever year-round. Others have episodes of hay fever at certain times of the year, usually in the spring, summer or fall.
Hay fever, one of the most Read the rest of this entry »
The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch has issued Notices of Violations and Orders against Goodfellow Brothers, Inc., Tesoro Hawai’i Corporation, Earthworks Pacific, Inc., and Meadow Gold Dairies, Inc., for air pollution violations.
The DOH Clean Air Branch issues air permits and conducts complaint investigations to minimize air pollution impacts on the public. Through the permit and complaint investigation process, the DOH ensures continuing compliance Read the rest of this entry »
Mangled bodies, gunfire, high-speed chases and injured children are just a few events witnessed by police officers and soldiers serving in dangerous hot spots around the world.
The city of Cleveland’s Division of Police has partnered with Case Western Reserve University, the Partnership for a Safer Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Defense to reduce on-the-job stress among police officers, who find themselves in the middle of these traumatic events.
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