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Is your heart aging faster than you are?
Despite the increasing evidence that managing high cholesterol reduces cardiovascular events, many people do not achieve recommended lipid levels. view more (2007-11-27)
Microscopic brain damage detected in early Alzheimer's disease
Researchers have developed a new computer-aided analysis technique to identify early cellular damage in Alzheimer's disease (AD). view more (2006-09-26)
Sell-by date "arbitrary" on some food packaging
New research on untreated green olives has found that products with a stated shelf-life of 2-3 years can be 'unacceptable' long before their sell-by date. The study, published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, looked at the growing trend towards using polyethylene pouches which are vacuum-packed, filled with brine or packed in... view more... (2004-04-06)
Should we help to create disabled babies?
Should genetic tests be offered to couples seeking to have a child to allow them to select for disability? Many would see deliberately creating disabled babies as the most perverse manifestation of creating designer babies but, in this week's BMJ, Julian Savulescu argues that there may be good reasons for acceding to such requests. We offer... view more... (2002-10-02)
More older women with early stage breast cancer choose chemotherapy, GUMC researchers say
A new study examining treatment decision-making by older women with early stage breast cancer shows that 45 percent of women would choose to get chemotherapy after surgery -- a figure higher than the national average of women getting the additional treatment. view more (2009-05-15)
Transplants In HIV Patients Should Proceed But Drug Interactions Can Be Concern, Concludes Research At International Congress Of The Transplantation Society
While historically surgeons have been reluctant to transplant patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), in recent years, some centers have begun to accept patients with well-controlled HIV as candidates for liver or kidney transplantation. Based on results of three studies from the United States and one from France, which collectively... view more... (2002-08-20)
Life Lessons: Where Psychology Stands on Living Well
Unfortunately for us, there is no formula for fulfillment or guide to life satisfaction; however, humans have turned to philosophy, religion and science time and again for answers to our existential questions. view more (2009-07-23)
Stress Is Founded To Be Associated With Hyperprolactinemia
A group of Italian investigators headed by Nicoletta Sonino (University of Padova) has performed the first controlled investigation on the relationship between stressful life events and an endocrine disease characterized by increased prolactin levels (hyperprolactinemia). Little is known about the relationship between recent life events and onset... view more... (2004-07-20)
Essential Hope for Multiple Sclerosis
New research by psychologists reveals the positive effects of aromatherapy on the quality of life for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) sufferers. Researchers at the University of Teeside found MS patients, in spite of experiencing the same symptoms, felt more vitality, happiness and peace during aromatherapy treatment, and less depression, fatigue and... view more... (2004-08-23)
TiGenix raises EUR 12 million in first round financing
LEUVEN (BELGIUM) - TiGenix, a Belgium based biomedical company, focusing on the functional repair of damaged and diseased musculoskeletal tissues, announces that it has closed a EUR 12 million financing round with leading European venture capital funds. The lead investor in the round is ING Private Equity, with the funds advised by Capricorn... view more... (2003-10-02)
Stress makes MS symptoms worse
For patients with multiple sclerosis, stressful life events seem to make their symptoms worse, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-09-17)
Report calls for using heated chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery to optimize patient survival
There is new hope for some of the most seriously ill colon cancer patients today, following the release of a consensus statement by 72 leading oncology surgeons from 14 countries, including the United States. view more (2006-11-06)
Influences on Quality of Life in Early Old Age
EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 HRS FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2003 A golden early old age is within sight for many people, says new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, which demonstrates that the good life is much less influenced by your past - the job your father had, for instance - than by the present, when two of the most important... view more... (2003-01-14)
Disruption of blood sugar levels after heart surgery is common
A study reveals today that inadequate blood sugar control in patients having heart surgery is associated with a four fold increase in post-surgery death and major complications - and that the blood sugar disturbances occur in patients with and without diabetes. view more (2008-07-08)
Hybrid vehicle rebates produce scant environmental benefits, high cost
Despite major costs to taxpayers in the U.S. and Canada, government programs that offer rebates to hybrid vehicle buyers are failing to produce environmental benefits, a new UBC study says. view more (2009-08-04)
UCLA study finds that simple lifestyle changes may improve cognitive function and brain efficiency
A UCLA research study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that people may be able to improve their cognitive function and brain efficiency by making simple lifestyle changes such as incorporating memory exercises, healthy eating, physical fitness and stress reduction into their daily lives. view more (2006-05-23)
Major discovery raises prospect of better patient care by improving platelet life span
The research team led by Drs Benjamin Kile and David Huang has discovered that platelet life span is controlled by two key molecules. The discovery raises the prospect of developing a new drug to prolong the life span of platelets stored in blood banks, effectively increasing the availability of this life-saving blood product. view more (2007-03-23)
HU Ph.D. student wins award for 'natural protection' to reduce spread of Alzheimer's disease
Although numerous drugs have been developed over the years to alleviate the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, there is still no real cure to halt this progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that causes premature death of nerve cells in the deep brain nuclei, leading to dementia and death. view more (2007-06-12)
A new link between nickel, methane gas and the evolution of complex life forms on Earth
A University of Alberta researcher is lead author on a paper that reaches back billions of years to establish a new link between nickel, methane gas and the evolution of complex life forms on Earth. view more (2009-04-09)
New WHO study asks, "How happy are you with your lot in life?"
Researchers are asking people throughout Britain to describe how happy they are with their lot in life to help improve the effect of the healthcare they receive. view more (2004-11-15)
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