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Depuy Orthopaedics Launches New Hip Bearing System
2007-08-26 10:54:00
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., has announced a new option for restoring hip mobility in patients who require total hip replacement: the Pinnacle® Acetabular Cup System AltrX? hip bearing. This system provides advanced technology for recreating the natural ball and socket joint of the hip to help increase joint stability, range of motion and longevity.1,2The AltrX polyethylene bearing is used with DePuy's exclusive Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System the only product available that provides surgeons with the option of choosing a polyethylene or metal insert for use with the same outer titanium cup that replaces the socket of the natural hip."The Pinnacle cup exhibited 99% survivorship at five years," said William P. Barrett, MD, Valley Orthopaedic Associates/Proliance Surgeons, Renton, WA. "And, significantly, differences between patients, surgeons, femoral stems, head size, and articulation types did not affect survival." 3Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://P...
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Saipan loses NCLEX takers from RP
2007-08-26 03:13:00
More bad news for the CNMI's tourism industry.Starting this week, Filipino nurses seeking jobs in the United States began taking the National Council Licensure Examination in their own country.Instead of the past practice of coming to Saipan or going to Hong Kong and other Asian countries for the NCLEX, Filipino nurses now have the option of taking the licensure exam at the Pearson Professional Center in Makati City.It is estimated that some 4,000 Filipino nurses will take the NCLEX until December this year."The nursing shortage is still significant and research still indicates that there is a future anticipated shortfall of more than a million nurses in the U.S.," said Casey Marks, associate executive director for business operations of Pearsonvue, told the Philippine Daily Inquirer.The shortage is worldwide, according to Marks. In the U.S.-a preferred destination of many Filipino nurses-?there is certainly a significant demand for a long period of time," he said."That?s one of th...
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Add 100,000 Nurses Within Five Years, Says John Edwards
2007-08-25 15:08:00
(News Abroad)Yesterday, Senator John Edwards continued his four-day Fighting for One America bus tour covering New Hampshire. He talked about a plan to offer universal health care for everyone as well as his commitment to add 100,000 nurses within five years.John Edwards said "Elizabeth and I are really enjoying our tour of New Hampshire. People have been asking excellent questions and we are having detailed discussions about how we are going to build one America together. One of the most important issues we hear about is health care," Edwards continued. "That is why I am proud that I was the first candidate to announce a health care plan and to have the only plan that is truly universal. But to ensure every person gets quality care, we also need to address our nursing crisis. Nurses are the backbone of our health care system, but we're facing a serious shortage with dire consequences for patients and for our health care system. I will fix this crisis so every American gets quality...
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Natural Protection Provides Possible New Treatments For Stroke
2007-08-25 09:53:00
Two substances that occur naturally in the brain act to protect the brain during a stroke. This is the conclusion of a dissertation published at the Sahlgrenska Academy, and the discovery may lead to new treatments for stroke patients.Stroke is the result of an infarction, or bleeding, within the brain, and it may lead to impaired movement, impaired sensation, and difficulties in cognitive function and speech. Approximately 30,000 people are affected by stroke each year in Sweden, and it is the most common cause of long term dependence on care."Researchers all over the world are intensively searching for new treatments. One interesting possibility is that of activating stem cells in the damaged brain such that the brain can be repaired and regain its function", says stem cell researcher Jonas Faijerson.Stem cells are immature cells that reside in selected regions of the adult brain. These cells can develop either into nerve cells or into other cells that are important in the brain, ...
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Soccer Burns More Fat Than Jogging
2007-08-25 09:50:00
Sports scientist Peter Krustrup and his colleagues from the University of Copenhagen, the Copenhagen University Hospital and Bispebjerg Hospital have followed a soccer team consisting of 14 untrained men aged 20 to 40 years. For a period of 3 months, the players have been subjected to a number of tests such as fitness ratings, total mass of muscles, percentage of fat, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity and balance.Surprising results- 2-3 weekly rounds of soccer practise, of the duration of app. 1 hour, released massive health and training benefits. Their percentage of fat went down, the total mass of muscle went up, their blood pressure fell and their fitness ratings improved significantly. Everything we tested improved, says Peter Krustrup. In parallel with the soccer-experiment, the research group did the same tests on a group of joggers as well as on a passive control group. The joggers also trained 2-3 times a week, but their efforts showed smaller effect than that of the socce...
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100 Pound Weight Loss Possible With Behavioral Changes
2007-08-25 09:47:00
Losing weight is hard to do. Anyone who has tried knows it is true. For most of us, the thought of dropping that extra 20 or 30 pounds of padding seems like an insurmountable goal. Imagine the need to drop 100 pounds or more.That's just what 118 men and women did. Those 63 men and 55 women were part of a nine year study led by Dr. James Anderson, head of the UK College of Medicine Metabolic Research Group. The average beginning weight of study participants was 353 pounds. The average weight loss was 134 pounds in 44 weeks."Many severely obese persons, needing to lose more than 100 pounds, become frustrated and turn to surgery," Anderson said. "This study shows that one in four persons who participate in an intensive weight loss program for 12 weeks can go on to lose over 100 pounds. This program has much lower risks than surgery and can lead to similar long-term weight loss."Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com1215 50fce6...
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Insulin Pen May Replace Syringe For Diabetics
2007-08-24 19:28:00
Diabetics who need to switch from oral medications to insulin could reduce their annual healthcare costs up to $17,000 by using an insulin pen instead of a syringe to deliver their daily dose of medication.A new study found that using an insulin pen may result in fewer trips to the emergency department and to the doctor's office, resulting in substantial savings to diabetics and their insurers."For one, there is less chance of getting the wrong dose of insulin," said Rajesh Balkrishnan, the study's senior author and the Merrell Dow professor of pharmacy at Ohio State University. "Diabetics who use syringes must carefully measure their insulin, so there is a risk of getting too much or too little."The pen contains a pre-measured dose of insulin in a disposable cartridge. Users simply push a button on the pen, and the proper dose of medication is injected through a needle. A syringe user must extract the exact dose of insulin from a vial.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhi...
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Heart Attack Patients At Higher Risk Of Onset Of Diabetes
2007-08-24 19:25:00
People who have had heart attacks are at higher risk of developing both new-onset diabetes and the pre-diabetes condition impaired fasting glucose (IFG), conclude authors of an Article published in this week's edition of The Lancet.Dr Dariush Mozaffarian, Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA, Dr Roberto Marchioli, Consorzio Mario Negri Sud, Italy and colleagues studied 8291 Italian patients who had had a heart attack within the previous three months, and were free of diabetes. Incidence of new-onset diabetes and IGF were measured at 0?5, 1?0, 1?5, 2?5, and 3?5 years follow-up. Data for body-mass index, other risk factors, dietary habits, and medications were updated during the follow up, and a Mediterranean diet score was given to each patient based on their consumption of raw and cooked vegetables, fruit, fish and olive oil.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com1215 50fce609bcdf
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Ear Drum Perforation May Be Sign Of Brain Injury
2007-08-24 19:23:00
Physicians treating patients who have suffered tympanic membrane perforation as a result of blast should also look for signs of comcomitant brain or neurologic injury, according to a study published in the August 23 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Michael Xydakis, assistant professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), along with a team of military physicians who were based at the Air Force Theater Hospital in Balad, Iraq, studied 210 male U.S. soldiers who were victims of blast injury and discovered a significant association between ruptured ear drums and loss of consciousness. Thirty-five percent had perforated tympanic membranes and 36 percent suffered a loss of consciousness. Those findings suggest a close link and offers hope for early detection of possible brain injury.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursing http://Philippinenursing.blogspot.com1215 50fce609bcdf
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1 In 15 Women Affected Worldwide By Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, And Burden L
2007-08-24 19:22:00
The diverse and complex female endocrine disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which affects 1 in 15 women worldwide, is a major economic health burden that is likely to expand together with obesity, conclude authors of a Seminar in this week's edition of The Lancet. Dr Theresa Hickey and Prof Robert Norman, University of Adelaide, Australia, and colleagues, reviewed published literature on PCOS up to November 2006 to prepare the Seminar.Many body systems are affected in PCOS, resulting in several health complications, including menstrual dysfunction, infertility, hirsutism (excessive body hair growth), acne, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Principal symptoms of PCOS are polycystic ovaries shown by ultrasonography, irregular ovulation, and excessive amounts or activity of male hormones (hyperandrogenism). Type 2 diabetes is also more common in women with PCOS. Two differing definitions of PCOS, one from 1990 and the other from 2003, lead to differing statistics and consequenc...
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Vitamin E's Lack Of Heart Benefit Linked To Dosage
2007-08-24 11:16:00
The reported failure of vitamin E to prevent heart attacks may be due to underdosing, according to a new study by investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.The findings, published early online in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, suggest that these earlier studies all had a fundamental flaw the doses used weren't high enough to have a significant antioxidant effect. In fact, no studies have ever conclusively demonstrated the dose at which vitamin E can be considered an antioxidant drug, the researchers report.Oxidant injury, or oxidative stress, occurs when highly reactive molecules called free radicals attack and damage cellular proteins, lipids (fats) and DNA. Free radicals, which are byproducts of normal metabolism, are produced in excess in certain disease states, including heart disease.Epidemiological data and animal studies suggested that antioxidant compounds like vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene might offer some protection against heart attack in individ...
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Research May Unlock Mystery Of Autism's Origin In The Brain
2007-08-24 11:12:00
In the first study of its kind, researchers have discovered that in autistic individuals, connections between brain cells may be deficient within single regions, and not just between regions, as was previously believed.Tony Wilson, Ph.D., lead researcher and assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, said he hopes this study will eventually lead to earlier diagnosis and more targeted medications for autism.Using magnetoencephalography (MEG) brain imaging technology to measure brain electrical activity, the researchers administered a test called the 40 hertz (cycles per second) auditory steady-state response test. The test measures electromagnetic wave cycles and indicates brain cell discharges at the 40 hertz frequency."This test measures the brain's capacity to mimic what it's hearing? A healthy brain's cells will fire back at 40 hertz," said Wilson. "We chose this test because it is a robust metric of how well individual circuits are function...
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Research Review Finds Yoga Beneficial In Reducing Hypertension
2007-08-24 11:10:00
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, remains the most common reason for office visits to physicians for non-pregnant adults in the United States. Some 50 million Americans are believed to have hypertension. Despite its prevalence and the complications associated with it, control of the disease is far from adequate. As a result, hypertension will likely remain the most common risk factor for stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease for years to come.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursinghttp://Philippinenursing.blogspot. com121550fce609bcdf
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Risk Of Prostate Cancer Lowered By Eating Certain Vegetables
2007-08-23 11:40:00
New Haven, Conn.-The risk of prostate cancer may be reduced by consuming more than one serving per week of broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables, according to Yale School of Medicine researchers.A team led by Victoria Kirsh, formerly a doctoral student in the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, reported in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that men who ate broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, and turnips were 40 percent less likely to be diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer compared to men whose diet included very little of these vegetables.The research team evaluated the association between fruit and vegetable intake and subsequent risk of prostate cancer among over 29,000 men participating in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial."Our findings are encouraging in that we noted a pronounced decrease in risk of extraprostatic cancer (Stage III or IV tumors) associated with slightly more than one ser...
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Not So 'Grrrrreat!' For A Healthy Diet
2007-08-23 11:33:00
Food products promoted by cartoons are undermining parents' efforts to make their children eat healthily*, says Which?Three quarters of parents** think it is irresponsible for companies to feature cartoon characters on unhealthy foods and think this practice should be stopped.The long list of cartoon villains*** endorsing unhealthy products includes The Simpsons, Bratz, Shrek and Spiderman, as well as new characters created by food companies themselves.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursinghttp://Philippinenursing.blogspot. com121550fce609bcdf
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Endorsing Junk Food Could Harm Your Brand Warns Which?
2007-08-23 11:30:00
Companies that hold the licences for popular cartoon characters could be harming their brands by endorsing unhealthy foods, according to consumer champion Which? Which? publishes its Cartoon Heroes and Villains report* today, naming and shaming the cartoon characters being used to promote unhealthy foods to children - a marketing technique that three quarters of parents believe is irresponsible and should be stopped**.However, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry are choosing to distance themselves from the marketing of unhealthy foods to children. Both Disney and Warner Bros recently announced that they are phasing out the use of their characters to promote foods that could be damaging children's health, a step Which? believes other companies should follow.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursinghttp://Philippinenursing.blogspot. com121550fce609bcdf
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AACE Publishes New Diabetes Mellitus Clinical Practice Guidelines
2007-08-23 11:27:00
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) announced the release of its medical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus. The Guideline s are published in a special supplement to the May/June 2007 issue of Endocrine Practice , a peer-reviewed journal of AACE and is also available on the AACE Web site.The new publication represents the most up-to-date and comprehensive diabetes management guidelines available. The Guidelines consider the clinical management of blood glucose, blood pressure, and abnormalities of lipid metabolism, and also address the prevention of diabetes and the prevention and treatment of diabetic complications.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursinghttp://Philippinenursing.blogspot. com121550fce609bcdf
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Nurses take NCLEX for US jobs starting today
2007-08-23 02:27:00
Some 4,000 Filipino nurses seeking jobs in the United States will take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) starting today until December at the Pearson Professional Center in Makati City. Dante Ang, chief of the presidential task force on NCLEX, said at least 90 Filipino nurses will take the exam on the first day today,to be administered by Pearsonvue officials from Monday to Friday in two shifts, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. onwards at the test site. "Our Filipino nurses can save a lot now that the NCLEX will be held here in Manila. This great opportunity comes a great responsibility for us to maintain the integrity of the exam. We should not endanger the credibility of NCLEX here," he said in an interview. Ang said Filipino nurses can save as much as R100,000 each because they don?t have to fly to other NCLEX international sites abroad such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Saipan where most nurses had earlier taken the test. "They have to pay only the 0 ex...
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If Air Gets Scarce New Gene Causes Asthma In Children
2007-08-22 11:27:00
Usually harmless external stimuli like animal hair, pollen and house dust cause a life endangering narrowing of the bronchi in asthma patients. An international team of scientists headed by researchers from the Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU), Munich, and Oxford University, UK, have now been able to identify a gene that clearly increases the risk for asthma in childhood.Dr. Thomas Illig, head of the working group Molecular Epidemiology at the GSF National Research Centre for Environment and Health in Neuherberg, near Munich, has also been involved in this large-scale study. The team examined over 300,000 genetic marker in thousands of asthmatic children and compared their data with those of healthy controls. The newly found gene, ORMDL3, is a promising object of research: it could help to improve the prevention and diagnosis of asthma, and possibly to develop a new therapy.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursinghttp://Philippinenursing.blogspot. com121550fce6...
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US group holds test for nurses
2007-08-22 11:22:00
By Michael CaberThe United States National Council of States Boards of Nursing will administer the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses in Manila tomorrow at the International Pearson Professional Center.According to the Commission of Filipinos Overseas, thousands of Filipino registered nurses will take the examination.Last February 2007, the NCSBN board of directors chose Manila as a site for NCLEX because of the ?deep commitment? shown by the Philippine government in ensuring a secure testing center.Under the rules, Filipino nurses who aspire for work in the US must pass the NCLEX.Foreign candidates must first apply before the board of nursing in the state or territory in the US where they wish to be licensed before registering for the NCLEX.The NCLEX registration for this year?s examination has already been started since Aug. 13. Test ing fee is $200 for those who take the exam in testing centers within the US territories or states while those who will take...
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Milestone In The Regeneration Of Brain Cells: Supportive Cells Generate New
2007-08-22 10:51:00
The research group of Prof. Dr. Magdalena Götz at the Institute of Stem Cell Research of the GSF National Research Centre for Environment and Health, and the Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, has achieved an additional step for the potential replacement of damaged brain cells after injury or disease: functional nerve cells can be generated from astroglia, a type of supportive cells in the brain by means of special regulator proteins.The majority of cells in the human brain are not nerve cells but star-shaped glia cells, the so called "astroglia". "Glia means "glue", explains Götz. "As befits their name, until now these cells have been regarded merely as a kind of "putty" keeping the nerve cells together.A couple of years ago, the research group had been already able to prove that these glia cells function as stem cells during development. This means that they are able to differentiate into functional nerve cells. However, this ability gets lost in later phases of development, s...
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New 'chemically Sensitive MRI Scan' May Bypass Some Invasive Diagnostic Tes
2007-08-22 10:48:00
A new chemical compound which could remove the need for patients to undergo certain invasive diagnostic tests in the future has been created by scientists at Durham University.Research published in the academic journal, Chem ical Communications, reveals that this new compound could be used in a 'chemically-sensitive MRI scan' to help identify the extent of progression of diseases such as cancer, without the need for intrusive biopsies.The researchers, who are part of an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded group developing new ways of imaging cancer, have created a chemical which contains fluorine. It could, in theory, be given to the patient by injection before an MRI scan. The fluorine responds differently according to the varying acidity in the body, so that tumours could be highlighted and appear in contrast or 'light up' on the resulting scan.Read more...click herepermalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursinghttp://Philippinenursing.blogspot. com121550fc...
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Genetics Determine Optimal Drug Dose Of Common Anticoagulant
2007-08-22 10:44:00
Genetic testing can be used to help personalize the therapeutic dosage of warfarin, a commonly-used anticoagulant, according to research published in the September 1, 2007, issue of Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology. This result represents one of the first applications of using an individual's genetic information to guide personal medical care.Because individuals metabolize drugs differently, varying doses of warfarin are needed for the drug to be effective in each patient. Too much warfarin can cause severe bleeding, and too little can cause dangerous blood clots. Currently, there is little guidance for predicting how much of the drug a person will need. Physicians have had to roughly estimate an initial dose of warfarin and then continually monitor a patient's International Normalized Ratio (INR) value (a measure of how fast the blood clots), during treatment to tweak the dosage by trial and error.For the first time, a group of St. Louis researchers combin...
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Need A Flu Shot Reminder?
2007-08-22 10:36:00
With summer vacation coming to an end, flu season is just around the corner. Hectic back-to-school and work schedules are sure to cause some to forget that they need to schedule a flu shot. Whether you are scheduling the flu vaccination for an elderly parent, child or yourself, you can sign up to receive an e mail to remind you to get your flu shot. Simply log on to http://www.FindaFluShot .com to schedule a reminder to insure you are alerted to find a convenient location to obtain your immunization this coming flu season.Remi nder s will be sent in mid-September. The site will then provide information for flu clinics at convenient retail locations provided by Maxim at pharmacies, supermarkets and other public venues. Finding the nearest location is as simple as typing in your zip code on http://www.FindaFluShot.com. This will provide the address, date and times for flu shots at local clinics. The Web site also provides the latest news on influenza and links to other resources to learn...

Risk Of Insulin Resistance Increases With Fat Build-Up On Chest And Upper B
2007-08-21 19:31:00
Upper trunk fat -- deposits of fat on the chest and back -- is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance, a condition that is a precursor of type 2 diabetes, according to a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).It is the first time such an association has been demonstrated, say the researchers.The association was equally strong in both HIV infected subjects and HIV negative control subjects in the Study of Fat Redistribution and Metabolic Change in HIV Infection (FRAM), a national long-term longitudinal study of HIV infected people taking modern antiretroviral therapy and HIV negative controls.The presence of visceral fat, which is located between and around the internal organs, was also associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance in both populations. The researchers found that each type of fat contributes independently to insulin resistance whether or not the other type is present. Read more...click herepermalink Technora...
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Many Fail To Digest The Importance Of A Healthy Gu
2007-08-21 12:35:00
New research released to mark Gut Week has shown that millions of people suffering from recurring digestive disorders fail to seek medical help and advice.Taking place from 20 to 26 August, the ninth annual Gut Week provides a valuable chance for people to discuss issues surrounding the gut.Gastroparesis is a complication that occurs when the stomach nerves are damaged, resulting in the movement of food being slowed or stopped. The condition is usually associated with Type 1 diabetes, but it can occasionally develop in people with Type 2 diabetes."Up to 50 per cent of people with diabetes will develop gastroparesis, or delayed stomach emptying," said Caroline Butler, Care Advisor for Diabetes UK."By keeping blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels well controlled, together with following a healthy lifestyle, you can help protect yourself against the long-term complications of diabetes."Many people find gut trouble an embarrassing issue to talk about but we would encourag...
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Many Fail To Digest The Importance Of A Healthy Gu
2007-08-21 12:35:00
New research released to mark Gut Week has shown that millions of people suffering from recurring digestive disorders fail to seek medical help and advice.Taking place from 20 to 26 August, the ninth annual Gut Week provides a valuable chance for people to discuss issues surrounding the gut.Gastroparesis is a complication that occurs when the stomach nerves are damaged, resulting in the movement of food being slowed or stopped. The condition is usually associated with Type 1 diabetes, but it can occasionally develop in people with Type 2 diabetes."Up to 50 per cent of people with diabetes will develop gastroparesis, or delayed stomach emptying," said Caroline Butler, Care Advisor for Diabetes UK."By keeping blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels well controlled, together with following a healthy lifestyle, you can help protect yourself against the long-term complications of diabetes."Many people find gut trouble an embarrassing issue to talk about but we would encourag...
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New Approach To Delaying Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease
2007-08-21 12:34:00
Scientists working on a cure for Alzheimer's disease find it hard to develop drugs that will pass through the highly selective blood-brain barrier. That may be why a Tel Aviv University researcher decided to take an alternate route -- through the nose.Scientists widely agree that plaque formation is what causes the onslaught of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Administering a harmless bacterial virus known as a "filamentous phage" through nasal passages, Prof. Beka Solomon of the university's Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology Department sends her phages to the brain where they lock onto plaques associated with Alzheimer's. Read more....permalink TechnoratiPhilippine Nursinghttp://Philippinenursing.blogspot. com121550fce609bcdf
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Problem Protein Isolated In Muscular Dystrophy
2007-08-21 12:30:00
Scientists may have just taken an important step in the fight against muscular dystrophy. According to the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers at Ohio State University Medical Center have isolated a protein that could play a major role in crippling MD patients.* It is a finding that could someday lead to new ways to treat some forms of MD, and offer new hope for the one million Americans who have it.**Having dealt with muscular dystrophy nearly his entire life, Brent Yetter decided to make a career of it. He works in a lab dedicated to fighting these types of diseases.Read more....permalink Technorati121550fce609bcdf
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Medical Services To Begin Retailing VScan Hepatitis B&C Test Kits - Hong Ko
2007-08-20 15:12:00
Medical Services International Inc. (Pink Sheets: MSITF) wishes to announce that its distributor in Hong Kong wishes to begin retailing its VScan Hepatitis B and C test kits in Hong Kong and surrounding areas. This distributor is currently retailing the HIV 1&2 test kits throughout Hong Kong and surrounding areas. The amount of VScan HIV test kits that are being sold on a retail level continues to increase on a quarterly basis. Adding Hepatitis B&C to the existing marketing plan will significantly increase the distributors volume. The southeast Asia market continues to be an excellent market for the company. It is anticipated that over 500,000 VScan test kits will be sold on a retail basis in the next year. About VScan The VScan rapid test kit is a single use, easy to use test for the screening of HIV 1&2, Hepatitis B&C, Tuberculosis (TB), Dengue Fever. Malaria, West Nile, Syphilis and Prostate Cancer. The kits cannot be sold in Canada. Medical...
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