MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'WorldHealth.net' source. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:18:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2773446&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FnLZjirDyY-k%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_feature Highlights from a presentation given by Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, FAASP, DO, FAOASM at the 2007 Anti-Aging London Conference entitled, New Science of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, will be giving the opening remarks on Friday morning, September 11th, 2009. Dr. Robert M. Goldman has spearheaded the development of numerous international medical organizations and corporations. Robert Goldman. M.D., Ph.D., D.O., FAASP has served as a Senior Fellow at the Lincoln Filene Center, Tufts University, and as an Affiliate at the Philosophy of Education Research Center, Graduate School of Education, Harvard University. Dr. Goldman is a Clinical Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea Medical... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2773446 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:28:41 +0100 2773446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767391&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fj5ZjnafNqCU%2Fstem_cells_instead_of_hip_replacement Surgeons at Spire Hospital in Southampton England have pioneered a new surgical technique in which stem cells are used to repair damaged bones. Using purified stem cells from bone marrow of the patient and donated bone, affected bone in the hip joint was rejeuvenated. Because bone is living tissue, the stem cells help generate new tissue by driving new blood vessel formation. The procedure prevents bone collapse and avoids the need for arificial hip joint surgery. Thus far, six patients have had the innonvative treatment, with only one case failing. Professor Richard Oreffo of Southampton University hopes to improve the technique by using an artificial chemical material in lieu of donated bone to help the stem cells grow. News source: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Stem-Cells-Sur... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767391 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:32:29 +0100 2767391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767392&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FzO6oiFazKzU%2F1940s_drug_targets_bowel_cancer_gene The drug methotrexate, first used in the 1940's, has been found to destroy the damaged MSH2 gene prevelant in people with the genetic condition HNPCC. HNPCC contributes to bowel cancer, tumors of the stomach, womb, ovaries and kidneys. MSH2 usually plays an essential role in repairing DNA damage. When the gene is damaged, mistakes in the genetic code of cells increase the risk of cancer. Methotrexate selectively destroys cells lacking the MSH2 function, providing a targeted therapy for patients with bowel cancer caused by MSH2 mutation. The research, funded by Cancer Research UK, is welcomed by independent experts. Professor Will Steward of the charity Beating Bowel Cancer says, "This is good news from one of our oldest chemotherapy drugs. It won't be for everyone, but it does hold out hop... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767392 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:48:28 +0100 2767392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2759809&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FxIVi0pgxlRE%2Fhigh_blood_pressure_a_risk_factor_in_mem Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kindney failure. New research shows that it is also linked to memory problems and cognitive impairment. A study in the journal "Neurology" is the largest of its kind to look at the connection between memory problems and high blood pressure. People with high diastolic blood pressure are more likely than those with normal readings to have memory issues. For every 10 point increase in the diastolic reading, there was a 7 percent increase in the odds of a person having congnitive problems. The results remained unchanged with adjustment for other factors in cognitive function such as smoking, exercise, education, cholesterol levels and diabetes. Dr. Walter Koroshetz of the National Institute of Neurological Disor... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2759809 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:29:09 +0100 2759809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2759810&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FoEK-4IvybHk%2Fcommon_bacteria_linked_to_colon_cancer A study from The John Hopkins University School of Medicine links a diarrhea-causing bacteria to a type of colon cancer. In a study conducted on mice, the bacteria Bacteroides fragilis was identified as possibly setting the stage for malignancy in the colon. The bacteria may trick immune cells into allowing colon tissue to be continuously inflamed, setting the stage for cancer. Leader of the study, Dr. Cynthia Sears, states "This could be the H. pylori of colon cancer." H. pylori is a bacteria proven to cause stomach ulcers and perhaps the majority of stomach cancers. Bacteria widely known to cause diarrhea have been linked to 40 percent of colon cancers in a Turkish study. Some peple experience no symptoms and others develop diarrhea and colon inflammation. News source: http://www.upi.co... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2759810 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:51:56 +0100 2759810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2759811&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F204xMrlEP1M%2Fmediterranean_diet_pill_may_protect_hear Teams of doctors at Harvard Medical School, Cambridge University in England and elsewhere are studying the effect of Ateronon, a compound which provides the antioxidant properties of a Mediterranean diet. It is believed that Ateronon will provide a supplement formula free from side-effects. Lycopene, the key ingredient in Ateronon, is a well-know antioxidant derived from tomatoes. Antioxidants block the breakdown of fats in the blood which leads to fat deposits on artery walls. By combining lycopene with a lactose-based milk protein, Ateronon has lycopene molecules small enough to be easily absorbed by humans. A bio-technology spin-off company of Cambridge University, CTL, states that treatment with Ateronon can not only halt, but also reverse the build up of arterial fat in as little as e... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2759811 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:54:17 +0100 2759811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2759812&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F_j0KJTxyxhU%2Fhealthy_aspirin_users_take_note Many people without any diagnosed risk for heart problems take low-dose aspirin in the hope that it will help prevent heart attacks and strokes. A trial lead by the Aspirin for Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis has found there is no preventive aspect in such routine use for healthy individuals. "The findings of this study agree with our current advice that people who do not have symptomatic or diagnosed artery or heart disease should not take aspirin, because the risks of bleeding may outwiegh the benefits," states Professor Peter Weissberg, of the British Heart Foundation which part-funded the latest research. There is strong existing evidence which supports the use of low-dose aspirin to help prevent vascular problems in appropriate patients - those identified by their doctors to be at specia... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2759812 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:10:54 +0100 2759812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2754383&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FPe-7SPfIRro%2Fmalignant_melanoma_may_respond_to_breast Melanoma tumors with particular genetic mutations might respond to the drug lapatinib, already licensed for treating breast cancer tumors. Such a therapy would treat malignant melanoma in advanced stages with the common mutation called ERBB4 or HER4. The study, conducted by the US National Human Genome Research Institute opens the door to pursuing specific therapies that may prove useful for the treatment of melanoma with ERBB4 mutations. It also highlights a new approach to cancer research and treatment in which cancers are categorized according to the pattern of genetic mutations present. Drugs that can target precise mutations could then be selected to personalize treatment to a tumor's genetic characteristics. Tumors occuring in different parts of the body might sometimes be amenable t... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2754383 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:47:19 +0100 2754383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2754384&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fyq-7iMzVfqE%2Fnew_gene_therapy_vector_delivers_therape A report in "The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal" describes a new gene therapy vector which can transfer DNA to a cell's nucleus far more efficiently than in the past. The development raises hopes for more effective treatment of genetic disorders and some types of cancers. Gene therapy vectors deliver therapeutic DNA to a cell's nucleus, where it reprograms a cell to function properly. "Effective gene therapy is clearly the best way to treat heritable diseases. It's also an approach to other diseases where the environment or infection messes up our genes," states Gerald Weissmann, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of "The FASEB Journal". The research conducted at the Nuclear Signaling Laboratory at Monash University in Victoria, Australia used proteins that mimic key... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2754384 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:09:19 +0100 2754384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2754385&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FRBExOhOAh_M%2Fteflon-coated_donor_cells_fight_diabetes Researchers at University of California San Diego have created a Teflon-coated pouch to encase harvested insulin-producing cells, known as islet cells, for possible transplant into patients with diabetes. Teflon is widely used in surgical implants due to its compatibility with human tissue. The pouch, made of a fine membrane, allows insulin to escape, but does not permit the attack of immune system cells. As a result, the transplanted cells are able to continue producing insulin, potentially eliminating the need for diabetic patients to inject insulin. Laboratory tests were conducted in mice and indicate progress in the risk of transplant rejection. In it's early stages, the technology will require further development to provide a real and lasting treatment for diabetes. News source: http... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2754385 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:44:18 +0100 2754385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2749087&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F86aMi8rnVso%2Fhormone_replacement_therapy_lowers_risk_ Research from the Carmel Medical Center in Haifa, Israel shows that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduces the risk of colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women. The study indicates a reduction of risk by more than half in women taking combined estrogen-progestin oral pills. The study adjusted for demographics, aspirin and statin use, sports activity, family history of colorectal cancer, and vegetable consumption. Women who took aspirin or played sports did not demonstrate a risk reduction. Researchers caution that further study is necessary to understand the causes for such differences. The study, published in the online "Journal of Clinical Oncology"compared the self-reported use of HRT from 2,460 peri/postmenopausal women among 2,648 patients with colorectal cancer and 2,566 controls... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2749087 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:47:12 +0100 2749087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746616&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FC4xjH9xjM14%2Fradiation_risk_from_medical_imaging_test Millions of Americans are being exposed to potentially cancer-causing levels of radiation from medical imaging tests. Per capita radiation doses in the U.S. have risen sixfold since the early 1980's, and according to Reza Fazel, MD of Atlanta's Emory University School of Medicine, "Our study shows that a lot of people are getting high doses of radiation." Average Americans typically receive no more than 3 millisieverts (mSv) of radiation annually, but increased use of nuclear imaging and CT scans has increased radiation exposure. Myocardial perfusion imaging for heart disease delivers about 15 mSv per test, accounting for the largest single radiation exposure. The highest radiation exposures occurred among women and older adults in the study published in the "New England Journal of Medicin... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746616 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:51:10 +0100 2746616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745008&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FbqwqDvmYA9k%2Fnew_gene_identified_in_development_of_fa Research from the University of Central Florida indentifies a gene that controls the development of fat cells. Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 Induced Protein (MCPIP) gives scientists a new direction for developing drugs that would prevent the body from becoming resistant to insulin and prone to type 2 diabetes. MCPIP is a regulator of fat cell formation and blood vessel formation that feeds growing fat tissue. Predominance of fatty tissue contributes to the inability to process insulin, potentially triggering type 2 diabetes. Until recently, a different protein, known as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR gamma) was thought to be the the master controller of fat cell formation. The creation of new drugs that can block or slow down the formation of MCPIP has the potentia... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745008 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:10:00 +0100 2745008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745009&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FerUw4b_yzLU%2Fkudzu_root_fights_metabolic_syndrome A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports that root extracts from the vine kudzu help lower cholersterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and insulin levels. Long used in China and Japan as a health food supplement, kudzu shows promise as a dietary supplement for metabloic syndrome which increases risk for heart attack, stroke and other disease. Individuals with obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and problems with their body's ability to absorb insulin may benefit from kudzu extracts. Reasearch conducted at the University of Alabama indicates that the fast-growing vine once used to fight soil erosion "may provide a dietary supplement that significantly decreases the risk and severity of stroke and cardiovascualr disease in at-risk individuals." New... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745009 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:52:46 +0100 2745009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2749088&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F4KyLQnvCtz8%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation_24 Highlights from a presentation given by James L. Oschman, PhD at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine entitled, Energetic Aspects of Aging. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Dr. Oschman will ch-chair a special workshop, entitled Energy Medicine on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009. For more information, call; 1-888-997-0112. James L. Oschman, Ph.D. is a cell biologist and biophysicist. He has published about 90 papers in both leading scientific journals and in complementary medicine journals. He has also written two books on energy medicine, and lectures internationally on the subject. His investigations of the living connective tissue matrix provide the basis for powerful applications of energetics to ant... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2749088 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:17:02 +0100 2749088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2749089&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FFHllniC2P14%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_24 Week of September 1, 2009 Alexander Rivkin, MD Alexander Rivkin, MD is a Yale trained facial cosmetic surgeon and UCLA faculty member who focuses exclusively on providing the latest in non-invasive and non-ablative cosmetic treatments in Southern California. Dr. Rivkin is an international authority on non-surgical cosmetic treatments. He has been featured on the Today show, the Tyra Banks show, Extra, Univision, PBS, and in numerous national publications for the innovative procedures that he has invented. He was the first physician in the US to offer the Non-Surgical Nose Job, his signature method for non-invasive correction of cosmetic nasal irregularities. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009)... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2749089 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:46:54 +0100 2749089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739183&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fvgob_w0_CSk%2Fcancer_survival_rates_down_in_those_sepe Research from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis analyzed data to look for trends in cancer survival among patients who are separated, divorced, widowed, and never married. The study, which gleaned data from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database, concludes that cancer patients who are separated at the time of diagnosis do not live as long as others. Research shows that personal relationships impact physical health, namely that good relationships are beneficial and poor ones are detrimental. The study authors suggest that the stress of separation may compromise the immune system, creating an increased vulnerability to cancer and poor survival rates. Gwen Sprehn, Ph.D., states "Identification of relationship-related stress at time of dagnosis co... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739183 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:35:10 +0100 2739183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735833&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FmI09NCMkA30%2Fsunscreen_implicated_in_alzheimers_and_p A worldwide project called NeuroNano seeks to explore the role of human-engineered nanoparticles found in sunscreen and in an additive in some diesel fuels, investigating their connection to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study being conducted at the Biomedical Sciences Institute in Coleraine aims to better understand the ability of toxic nanoparticles entering the body intravenously or via lungs to reach the brain. Nanoparticles found in the chemicals titanium dioxide and cerium dioxide will be looked at specifically. The brain is highly vulnerable to long term low-dose toxicity and lacks efficient clearance mechanisms to remove nanoparticles that may lodge there. The research carries significant implications in the growing concern about neurodegenerative disease. News source: h... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735833 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:45:23 +0100 2735833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735834&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Ff6l_RyIF0ns%2Fhuman_appendix_proves_useful Long thought to be a useless remnant of a larger structure in the human anatomy, the appendix is more likely a helpful aid to gastrointestinal well-being. By storing beneficial bacteria, the appendix can can repopulate a gut depleted of good bacteria by disease. Researchers from Duke University Medical Center, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona contend that immune system cells in the appendix protect beneficial bacteria until they are needed in the intestinal tract. In industrialized societies with good hygiene and sanitation, the need for the appendix to release stored bacteria is less frequent than in countries without modern sanitation and endemic diarrhea-causing disease. This "hygiene hypothesis" has supported the fact that removing the appendix has no negative im... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735834 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:09:06 +0100 2735834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735835&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FU8GGpFWcJpc%2Fdepression_and_immunity_in_breast_cancer Research from Stanford University School of Medicine explores the role of depression on the immune systems of patients with metastatic breast cancer. The effects of stress and depression may compromise the body's ability to fight off infection and the ability to deal with the progression of the disease. Studies show that higher levels of depression correlate with accelerated tumor growth. Elevated and abnormal levels of the hormone cortisol, which acts on the immune system, occur congruent to depression and stress, and the Stanford study sought to illuminate the role of cortisol in cancer prognosis. The results of the study suggest that both cortisol and depression impact cellular immune response. Although no significant correlation between depression and cortisol was determined, the study... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735835 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:41:33 +0100 2735835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735836&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FaR8PSmcq0sk%2Ftestosterone_causes_belly_fat_during_men Visceral fat, usually known as belly fat, is the fat surrounding internal organs around the waistline. Commonly thought to be a function of age, research from the Rush University Medical Center shows that it is in fact a change in hormone balance that causes an increase in visceral fat during menopause. The study measured fat content in patients' abdominal cavities with CT scans, and blood tests gauged hormone levels. Findings revealed the the level of "bioavailable" testosterone, or testosterone that is active in the body may be the key predictor of visceral fat. The study broadens an understanding of the role of the hormone testosterone in what is known as metabolic syndrome, a collection of risk factors for heart disease. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735836 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:33:40 +0100 2735836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2731949&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FxzXDDcsuwm4%2Funderstanding_stem_cell_immortality Stem cell research continues to strive to create safe and reliable ways to generate cells for medical applications. A new study identifies the role of the protein Nanog in stem cell development. By acting much like a conductor of an orchestra, Nanog must be present during the final reprogramming phase of adult stem cells in order for other genes and proteins to come together to create a constant state of development, also known as pluripotency. Researchers aim to transform embryonic and adult stem cells into pluripotent cells. These cells might then be turned into any type of body cell, offering possible treatment for diseases such as Alzheimer's or diabetes. News source: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/News/2009/News/WTX056296.htm (Source: WorldHealth.net) WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2731949 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:25:16 +0100 2731949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2731950&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FyF1T0act6j8%2Fcancer_mediation_at_the_cellular_level Reasearchers at University of California San Francisco have discovered a tiny cellular filament that may play a role in the most common malignant brain tumor in children as well as in basal cell carcinoma. Known as primary cilium, the structure was shown to either prohibit or enhance the growth of tumors, depending on which mutated genes intiated the cellular aberrations to begin with. That the UCSF studies implicate primary cilia in two different tissues may indicate the finding to be very general, according to senior researchers in the study. The study findings have lead to and investigation of primary cilia's role in other brain tumors, and may also lead to a diagnostic strategy and therapeutic approaches to such diseases. News source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090823... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2731950 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:06:12 +0100 2731950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2728222&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FX_1B5C2JSTw%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerativ16 Week of August 24, 2009 Carolyn McMakin, MA,DC Dr. McMakin maintains a clinical practice, does research and teaches Frequency Specific Microcurrent seminars in the United States and internationally. She has lectured at the National Institutes of Health and at numerous medical and alternative medicine conferences on the differential diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain and fibromyalgia. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. McMakin will present, Reduction of Elevated Liver Enzymes Using Frequency Modulated Microamperage Current, on Friday, September 11, 2009. This lecture will focus on the current research describing the role of inflammation in liver pathology. It will also present the pr... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2728222 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:29:02 +0100 2728222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726103&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FVpZXdxfriD8%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation7 Highlights from a presentation given by Mitchell J. Ghen, DO, PhD at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine entitled, Regenerative Medicine Update: Stem Cells and Functional Testing. Dr. Ghen will be presenting several sessions at the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, He will also act as Moderator at the Global Stem Cell Symposium to be held during the conference on Saturday September 12th, 2009. For more information, call; 1-888-997-0112. Dr. Ghen has 27 years of experience in anti-aging, holistic and integrative medicine. He is the co-author of two textbooks including the Advance Guide to Longevity Medicine and the Ghen and Raines Guide to Compounding Pharmaceuticals. In addition, he has authored dozens of art... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726103 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:50:30 +0100 2726103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726104&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FiqT2IhjsbKs%2Fchocolate_increases_heart_attack_surviva1 A study led by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm  shows that the antioxidants in cocoa are likely to increase survival of acute myocardial infarction, also known as heart attack. By eating cholcolate two or more times per week, heart attack survivors cut their risk of dying from heart disease threefold compared to those who do not eat chocolate. Patients who had suffered a heart attack were questioned about their food habits in the year prior to hospitalization and then were monitored for eight years.  Data indicated an inverse correlation between the incidence of fatal heart attacks and the amount of chocolate consumed. Earlier research established a link between chocolate consumption and lowered blood pressure, citing the ability of antioxidants to protect against free radicals whi... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726104 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:27:27 +0100 2726104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726105&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F_RRrNxDOs1g%2Fpreventive_approach_to_alzheimers_diseas A study from University of California in Los Angeles used immune cells to help identify a suspected indicator of Alzheimer's disease. By testing the ability of immune cells in the blood to absorb the peptide amyloid beta, researchers moved toward developing a blood test which can gauge a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's. Patients in the study with Alzheimer's disease demonstrated poor uptake of amyloid beta, while participants without the disease showed high uptake. The results conclude that if the immune system is not adequately clearing amyloid beta, there is risk of developing Alzheimer's. MP Biomedicals LLC of Orange County has a contract to commercialize the the technology developed by UCLA, creating a diagnostic blood test for screening for Alzheimer's disease. News source: ht... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726105 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:43:38 +0100 2726105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726106&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FTX8UT9d5D4Q%2Ffight_body_fat_with_tumeric1 Growth of new fat tissue may be suppressed by a diet high in tumeric, according to a study conducted by researchers from Tufts University. Due to a naturally occurring phytochemical called curcumin found in tumeric, weight gain may be reduced as the expansion of fat tissue is inhibited. A process known as angiogenesis allows new blood vessels to form in the body, which in turn permits the growth of fat tissue. By suppressing angiogenesis activity, the antioxidant curcumin reduces overall blood vessel growth and overall fat tissue growth. The study, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a grant from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, also indicated a significantly lower blood cholesterol in conjuction with a diet high in tumeric, as well as a reduction in liver fat. Ne... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726106 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:08:27 +0100 2726106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2723689&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FAsw_o-Pl2vY%2Flife_expectancy_on_the_rise The National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reports that life expectancy in the U.S. has risen to nearly 78 years. Now at an all-time-high, expected life span has grown nearly one and a half years in the past decade. Decreases in heart disease, cancer, HIV-related deaths, and diabetes contributed to an overall drop in the death rate, which has been on the decline for eight straight years. The U.S. continues to lag behind some 30 other countries in life expectancy, including Japan which leads globally with a life expectancy of 83 years according to the World Health Organization. The preliminary new data for the U.S. is based on approximately 90 percent of death certificates collected in 2007 and also reflects an increase of nearly three... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2723689 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:00:47 +0100 2723689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2723690&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FODLE-ZHo7bk%2Fbrain_exercises_may_delay_memory_loss Leisure activities that exercise the brain may delay the rapid memory decline that occurs with the development of dementia in late life. Reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, playing board or card games, having group discussions, and playing music might help maintain brain vitality and delay memory loss. In a study supported by the National Institue on Aging, partcipants reported daily participation levels in six activities using a point system over the course of several years. The average level of participation for participants who developed dementia was one activity per day. The onset of rapid memory loss was delayed by 0.18 years for engagement in each additional activity. The results of the study, published in "Neurology", the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology,... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2723690 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:56:09 +0100 2723690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2723691&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FqUeOpL-svYE%2Fwhite_tea_benefits_more_than_skin_deep Research from Kingston University in South West London shows white tea has anti-ageing potential and high levels of anti-oxidants. Tests also show that white tea contains extracts that protect the structural proteins of the skin, namely collagen and elastin. White tea was shown to inhibit enzymes which break down elastin and collagen, as well as oxidants associated with inflammatory diseases. Suppression of an excess of these enzymes and oxidants in inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis has long been the subject of research. The study, which teamed with Neal's Yard Remedies, also found eight other plants to be potentially beneficial in protecting against the breakdown of elastin and collagen, but the benefits of white tea significantly outperformed the others tested. News ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2723691 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:56:04 +0100 2723691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2721733&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FNJlptnpGCno%2Fadvanced_age_and_contentment Several studies of aging and mental health show that happiness and emotional well-being improve over time. As adults age, they exhibit increased emotional control, allowing them to avoid stressful situations and negative experiences. Speaking at the convention of the American Psychological Association in Toronto, Susan Turk Charles of University of California, Irvine noted that "we know that older people are increasingly aware that the time they have left in life is growing shorter. They want to make the best of it so they avoid engaging in situations that will make them unhappy." While the findings presented at the convention may not apply to aging adults living in stressful situations or those with dementia, the general population may very well enjoy increased happiness as they age. Rep... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2721733 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:38:19 +0100 2721733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2721734&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FamI1wC97onY%2Fdrug_resistant_tb_strains_likely_to_spre Reasearch from the University of New South Wales and the University of Western Syndney indicates that antibiotic-resistant strains of tuberculosis are more likely than drug-sensitive strains to persist and spread. Studies point to inconsisent or partial treatment of the disease as well as neglect of infection control measures as contributing factors to the spread of the contagious disease. The research  focused on data from Cuba, Estonia and Venezuela to estimate the rate of evolution of drug resistant TB strains well as to understand better the "reproductive fitness" of those strains and to predict their spread.  While the drug-resistant strains have a lower transmission than drug-sensitive strains, the infections they cause are longer lasting. TB is a contagious disease and an indivi... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2721734 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:19:22 +0100 2721734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2713975&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FuC_44bLKeuQ%2Fanti-aging_gene_lowers_blood_pressure According to medical experts, hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a contributinng factor in about 1/3 of all deaths in the U.S. annually. Researchers have now discovered an anti-aging gene that can actually lower blood pressure. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center researchers have found an anti-aging gene that may contribute to living longer by lowering blood pressure and its role as a risk factor in many heart diseases.  A single dose of the gene, Klotho, can reduce blood pressure for up to 12 weeks. The research provides insight into how we age and how we can live longer. Director of the Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging William Sonntag states, "If we can increase the health of people for long periods of time, we increase their ability to be active, and do things then we ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2713975 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:26:17 +0100 2713975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2713976&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FDWMuFbzvKA8%2Fsynthetic_hdl_therapy_innovation1 Synthetic-HDL-nanoparticles may be able to carry cholesterol through the bloodstream and onto the liver for excretion.  Such an innovation in drug treatment of cardiovascular disease could be used to prevent stroke and heart attack within the next decade.  Northwestern University Assistant Professor of Urology Shad Thaxton has designed a nanoparticle that mimics HDL (the "good cholesterol"). The synthetic HDL is able to bind tightly to LDL (the "bad cholesterol") molecules and thus transport cholesterol from blood-vessel plaques to the liver. The nanoparticles are composed of gold spheres five nanometers in diameter which are coated with fat and protein molecules which allow them to bind to cholesterol found in arterial plaques.  The work is in its early stages, but Thaxton envisions th... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2713976 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:36:24 +0100 2713976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706608&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FjCcXFgSwp3M%2Fpoly-l-lactide_nanosheets_could_replace_ Poly-L-lactide has been used previously as degradable stitches and indrug delivery. Now researchers at Tokyo's Waseda University have usedthe biodegradable material to develop nanosheets for suture treatment. The study team applied the sheets to incisions made in mice stomachs.The wound healed without scarring or tissue adhesion. Findings were published in the journal Advanced Materials. ShinjiTakeoka, professor in the Department of Life Science and MedicalBioscience at Waseda University said, "This approach would constitutean ideal candidate for an alternative to conventional suture/ligationprocedures, from the perspective not only of a minimally invasivesurgical technique but also reduction of operation times," The nanosheets (only about 20 nanometers in thickness) could be usedfor gener... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706608 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:29:55 +0100 2706608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706609&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F4e4equC7DOg%2Fcould_a_protein_injection_replace_bypass A researcher at the Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicinehas already shown a protein injection in the legs of mice withdiseased blood vessels can stimulate the growth of new healthy bloodvessels. Next, she will see if the same technique results in therestoration of blood flow for those with heart disease. Dr. Britta Hardy, the researcher credited with the discovery, reportsdramatic and rapid results from the injections. Dr Hardy says, "Withina short time we saw the formation of capillaries and tiny bloodvessels. After three weeks, they had grown and merged together withthe rest of the circulatory system." "The biotechnology behind our human-based protein therapy is verycomplicated, but the goal is simple and the solution isstraightforward. We intend to inject our drug locally to... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706609 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:04:08 +0100 2706609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706610&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FbbZr22dahqg%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation6 Highlights from a presentation given by Chris D. Meletis, ND at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine entitled, Iodine Deficiency and Other Cofactors of Halide Toxicity At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Doctor Meletis will present,Gastrointestinal Disease, Nutrient Deficiencies and the Catch‐22 on Thursday September 10th, 2009. This lecture will focus on controlling inflammation and re‐establishing the innate function of the GI tract to assimilate the nutrients essential for auto‐repair and sustenance of the 75 trillion cells that comprise the human body is foundational to successful Gastrointestinal Disease Management. Dr. Meletis is an educator, international author and lecturer. He serves as the ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706610 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:58:29 +0100 2706610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706611&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FP5YVta9TSjA%2Fwho Week of August 17, 2009 Naina Sachdev, MDMedical Director for the Advanced Aesthetics and Integrative Medicine Center Dr. Sachdev is able to apply critical knowledge garnered through her medical degree from the University of Chicago Medical School and combine it with hands on experience from patients at her advanced Aesthetics and Integrative Medicine Center. With a thriving practice that focuses on Aesthetic, Integrative and Functional Medicine, this internist and anti‐aging expert serves as Medical Director for the Advanced Aesthetics and Integrative Medicine Center. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Sachdev will present, Female Hormone Case Studies -- Using Saliva Hormone Assessmen... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706611 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:55:58 +0100 2706611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697502&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F2xXQSgk_PLE%2Fswine_flu_influenza_type_a_h1n1_protecti4 Discussion:H1N1 is a serious threat to our health and way of life. The best way to treat it influenza is to prevent it. Prevention produces a problem is that drugs have serious side effects and cannot be used by the entire population and should not be used for long periods of time. The other problem is that approximately three fourths of the people who have died from H1N1 influenza have succumbed to a secondary bacterial infection in the lungs and no antiviral drug will treat this condition. In order to control an epidemic, all types of treatment should be employed including prescription drugs, vitamins, mineral, herbs, proper hygiene, air filtration, water filtration and the proper use of diet and nutritional supplements, especially the newly patented, FDA approved Silver Sol technology. ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697502 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:48:16 +0100 2697502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697503&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FiBGFfOehhbQ%2Fsnorting_stem_cells_new_therapy_delivery In the study, within an hour after subject mice sniffed droplets containing adult rat stem cells, the rat cells had migrated to the mice brains. The experiment was just as successful when they substituted the rat stem cells with human brain tumor cells. The effectiveness of this delivery technology was tripled when the mice first snorted hyaluronidase, an enzyme known to make connective tissue more permeable.The researchers speculated that the cells found their way to the brain via the olfactory nerves through small holes in the cribriform plate and through the blood vessels that pass from the nose to the brain. The team sees their delivery technique potentially benefiting patients with a wide variety of diseases. "Intranasal delivery of therapeutic cells could potentially benefit the trea... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697503 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:29:09 +0100 2697503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2697504&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FAiqvwr5Awh8%2Fvitamin_c_deficiency_and_high_c-reactive The findings of a cross-sectional study conducted by the Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto are consistent with previous research showing the effects of vitamin C deficiency. Inadequate vitamin C levels have been shown to decrease the body's ability to burn fat when exercising. A study conducted ten years ago by the Boston University School of Medicine and the Lunus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University concluded that vitamin C intake of 500mg per day can reduce blood pressure and hypertension. The new study linking vitamin deficiency with high CRP levels is important because levels of C-reactive protein increases in the blood when infection and inflammation are present, and high c-reactive protein levels have been linked to atherosclerosis, cholesterol build-up... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2697504 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:56:16 +0100 2697504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693351&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FNa4KETF4yEs%2Fpowerful_potential_new_therapy_for_asthm The 2-phase study began with vitro experiments with human airway epithelial cells and concluded with experiments conducted with mice. In both phases, when a ragweed extract was introduced no allergic inflammation occurred at the cellular level in cells treated with aldose reductase inhibitors.According to a public release by the University that conducted the study, "In an initial series of in vitro experiments, the researchers applied ragweed pollen extract (ragweed pollen is notorious for provoking the allergic reactions that lead to allergies and asthmatic airway inflammation) to cultures of human airway epithelial cells —the cells that line the network of air passages within the lungs. Some of the cultures had been pretreated with an aldose reductase inhibitor, while others had not.""... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693351 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:07:13 +0100 2693351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693352&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FMr5yj49Ry_g%2Fstudy_finds_bird_flu_virusparkinsons_lin The theory that exposure to such viruses could make people more susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases is controversial, but not new. An increase in people exhibitin neurological symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease occurred after the 1918 influenza pandemic. There are no reports yet of survivors of the more recent H5N1 flu exhibiting Parkinson's disease. But according to Richard Smeyne, a developmental neurobiologist and the senior author of the new study, it's too early to draw any conclusions about whether those who were infected with H5N1 are at a greater risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases.Researchers in the new study found that all 225 mice developed tremors and other movement difficulties when a virus solution was sprayed in their noses. Smeyne and his colleague... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693352 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:56:07 +0100 2693352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2689845&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Faj2lbOtiQ5w%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation5 Highlights from a presentation given by Brian Peskin, BS at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine entitled, Parent Essential Fatty Acids, Oxygeneration and Cancer Prevention: A New Solution At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Mr. Peskin will present,The Failure of Vytorin and Statins to Improve Cardiovascular Health: Bad Cholesterol or Bad Therapy? on Friday September 11th, 2009. This lecture will explain physiologically why lowering LDL cholesterol is not the answer to preventing cardiovascular disease and will present a better solution to prevent and reverse it. Mr. Peskin earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). He received an appointment as an A... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2689845 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:38:44 +0100 2689845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2689846&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FzGETKOexfEg%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_22 Week of August 10, 2009 Gordon Pedersen, PhDDirector of the Institute of Alternative Medicine Dr. Gordon Pedersen is an international best-selling author. He is the formulator of more than 150 nutritional products and is the host of the radio show "Common Sense Medicine". He now serves as the Director of the Institute of Alternative Medicine and was nominated to chair the United States Pharmacopoeia Review Board, Natural Products Committee. Dr. Pedersen is an acclaimed scientist and sought after professional speaker and nutritional expert. Dr. Pedersen received his Doctorate degree in Toxicology with emphasis in Virology from Utah State University and a Master's degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness. Dr. Pedersen has authored a number of important protocols in virology. At the upc... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2689846 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:17:57 +0100 2689846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2686189&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FUJwAEVPorps%2Ftwo_wisconsin_youths_see_improvements_af (Source: WorldHealth.net) WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2686189 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:10:29 +0100 2686189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2686190&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FQ7a-szVvy6Y%2Fsoy_--_part_of_a_heart-healthy_diet_--_f A comprehensive meta-analysis of prior scientific literature was performed to determine whether soy protein and soy isoflavones affect male reproductive hormone levels. Led by Jill M. Hamilton-Reeves of St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, MN, the researchers examined a variety of clinical studies conducted prior to July 1, 2008, which looked at the effect of soy, which contain phytoestrogens, on male reproductive hormones. In total, the investigators analyzed 15 placebo-controlled treatment groups with baseline and ending measures. In addition, they assessed 32 reports involving 36 treatment groups in simpler statistical models. Their research, which has recently published online in Fertility and Sterility, showed no significant effect of soy protein or soy isoflavone intake on circula... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2686190 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:59:25 +0100 2686190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2680008&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FUeXIQ5hDjWs%2Fnew_cell_programming_technology_transfor Frustrated by the length of time it takes to perform DNA sequencing, a team of researchers at Harvard Medical School have developed a new cell programming method that allows them to edit multiple genes in parallel instead of targeting one gene at a time. The new cell programming method called Multiplex Automated Genome Engineering (MAGE) promises to give synthetic biology a "powerful boost." "We initiated the project to close the gap between DNA sequencing technology and cell programming technology," explains graduate student Harris Wang, the paper's co-first author. And adds postdoctoral researcher Farren Isaacs, the other first author, "The goal was to use information gleaned from genetics and genomics to rapidly engineer new functions and improve existing functions in cells. We wanted ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2680008 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:43:32 +0100 2680008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2680009&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FrOBtfSmdFnw%2Fman_becomes_indias_first_kidney_transpla Rakesh Singh is a medical rarity for two reasons: Rakesh (named changed) took immuno-suppressant pills to prevent rejection of a donated kidney. He was able to live a normal life until about 18 months ago, when he became one of the only kidney transplant patients to develop multiple myeloma. For Rakesh, the disease caused large boils to erupt throughout his body, affecting his ability to speak. Secondly, and more importantly, he is the only transplant patient in India who has undergone a stem cell transplant. And according to nephrologist Dr. Madan Bahadur, hematologist Dr. Sameer Shah and oncologist Dr. Ganpati Bhat, "Singh is the first kidney transplant patient in the world to undergo a stem cell transplant to beat multiple myeloma after ablative chemotherapy." Rakesh just recently had a... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2680009 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:25:00 +0100 2680009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672763&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F8VYTA6FYdYo%2Fobama_white_house_can_save_3_7_trillion_ The A4M unveils an innovative, technology-based fix to healthcare with the potential to: Increase the lifespan, or improve the healthspan, of all Americans by 29+ years; Slash healthcare costs, saving $3.7 Trillion; and Replace the disease-based approach to medicine with a wellness-oriented model A comprehensive program to reform and advance healthcare in the United States, The A4M Twelve-Point Actionable Healthcare Plan: A Blueprint for A Low Cost, High Yield Wellness Model of Healthcare by 2012 has garnered support from 35 professional medical organizations and educational institutions and was developed with invaluable input from the 24,000 physician, health practitioner, and scientist members of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M; www.worldhealth.net) who represent 110... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672763 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:33:41 +0100 2672763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672764&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FbvQg21xpSyk%2Ffindings_that_ivig_therapy_may_help_lowe1 Currently, osteoarthritis, a "wear and tear" condition in which cartilage has been worn away, leaving bones to rub together, can only be identified by x-ray. However, x-rays can only reveal changes in bones and degeneration of the cartilage -- not whether there are any changes or inflammation in the surrounding tissue or joint lining. This inflammation not only causes pain and stiffness, but medical experts believe it may be a precursor to osteoarthritis. Michelle Hall, a research physiotherapist from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham, plans to investigate whether this link exists. With funding from England's Arthritis Research Campaign, she plans to conduct a study involving 500 people over the age of 55 from across Nottingham. Using new u... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672764 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:24:25 +0100 2672764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672765&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FvPqudFHcQn8%2Ffindings_that_ivig_therapy_may_help_lowe Investigators from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York conducted a study in which they reviewed the medical records of 847 people who had received at least one treatment of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy over a four-year period for a variety of conditions, including immune deficiencies, leukemia or other types of cancer, anemia and other diseases. Then, using records pulled from a database of 20 million patients aged 65 or older developed by SDI Health, they compared those results against 84,700 who were not given IVIg treatment.  Those people who had received IVIg were shown to have a 42 percent lower risk for developing Alzheimer's disease over the four years, compared to those who had not undergone IVIg therapy. Specifically, 2.8 percent of those treated with IVI... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672765 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:23:51 +0100 2672765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672766&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F3CbQxK25Osg%2Fphysicians_misdiagnose_comatic_states_40 Distinguishing between different types of coma patients has never been easy. In fact, in 1996, the Royal Hospital for Neurodisability in London found that 40 percent of inpatients who had been diagnosed as being in a vegetative state, were not. Several years ago, two new tools were developed to help physicians better distinguish comatose states. These included a new diagnostic category called the "minimally conscious" state, a description given to patients who are slightly better off than those in a vegetative state, as they show fluctuating signs of awareness. For example, they may at certain times, but not at others, pass the eyeblink test. A second tool, which is called the JFK Coma Recovery Scale, is widely regarded as enabling physicians to definitively distinguish patients in a veget... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672766 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:13:39 +0100 2672766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672767&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FGXvscXDkods%2Ffirst_patient_undergoes_adult_cardiac_st Michael Jones, known to friends as Mike, had suffered from congestive heart failure due to multiple blocked arteries. As a result, he had permanent scarring of his heart muscle. On March 23, the 66-year-old had coronary artery bypass surgery at Jewish Hospital. During the procedure, his physicians took tissue from a portion of the upper chamber of his heart, which was sent to Piero Anversa of Harvard University and Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, where his cardiac stem cells were retrieved and grown.  This past July 17, Mike became the world’s first recipient of an adult cardiac stem cell infusion procedure, from which he continues to recover. During the procedure, his own cardiac stem cells were injected into the heart scar tissue using a minimally invasive catheterization... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672767 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:48:57 +0100 2672767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672768&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fdi0SC6bCv40%2Fsmaller_catheters_result_in_fewer_deaths Researchers from the University of Michigan Health System conducted one of the largest studies of its kind to evaluate if the size of catheters used in angioplasty procedures impacts death rates and rates of complications. The investigators looked at data from 31 hospitals across Michigan that participate in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium -- a statewide collaborative effort focused on improving patient safety and quality of care.  They discovered that of those 103,000 patients who had coronary interventions in the past five years, death rates were more than 30 percent higher in patients who had procedures involving the larger 8F catheter than procedures done with the smaller 6F catheter. In addition, the team of researchers also found that in those patien... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672768 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:42:27 +0100 2672768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672769&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fp-wqmxhrsHc%2Fstudies_reveal_five_simple_ways_to_burn_ Burning fat can be as simple as drinking a glass of grapefruit every morning. Recent research conducted by the University of Western Ontario in Canada has identified that naringenin, a flavonoid in grapefruit, actually performs double-duty as a fat-burning molecule that helps balance out blood sugar levels and helps prevent metabolic syndrome. This pre-diabetic condition is associated with weight gain around the middle. As the scientists discovered, it works by programming the liver to burn up excess fat, rather than storing it. A study conducted by the University of California proves this is the case: obese people who drank a glass before every meal lost between 3.5 and 10 pounds over a three-month period.  Another beverage has been found to be beneficial to dieters: green tea. Research... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672769 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:34:58 +0100 2672769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672770&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FX50H7hUIbrE%2Fsunbeds_as_deadly_as_tobacco_use_arsenic For years, sunlamps and sunbeds were classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) -- part of the World Health Organization -- as "probable carcinogens." Now, ultraviolet radiation tanning beds have been moved into the highest cancer risk category -- carcinogenic to humans. This classification puts sunbeds in the same risk category as tobacco use, radon gas, plutonium, radium, arsenic and radioiodines, which affect the thyroids in children and adolescent survivors of nuclear reactor accidents. The analysis by WHO cancer experts, who reviewed approximately 20 different studies, concluded that the risk of skin cancer jumps by 75 percent when people start using tanning beds before age 30. The IARC experts also found that all types of ultraviolet radiation caused “wor... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672770 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:26:17 +0100 2672770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2655244&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F8VYTA6FYdYo%2Fobama_white_house_can_save_3_7_trillion_ The A4M unveils an innovative, technology-based fix to healthcare with the potential to: Increase the lifespan, or improve the healthspan, of all Americans by 29+ years; Slash healthcare costs, saving $3.7 Trillion; and Replace the disease-based approach to medicine with a wellness-oriented model A comprehensive program to reform and advance healthcare in the United States, The A4M Twelve-Point Actionable Healthcare Plan: A Blueprint for A Low Cost, High Yield Wellness Model of Healthcare by 2012 has garnered support from 35 professional medical organizations and educational institutions and was developed with invaluable input from the 24,000 physician, health practitioner, and scientist members of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M; www.worldhealth.net) who represent 110... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2655244 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:46:45 +0100 2655244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2655245&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FaVlITY2_r2E%2Fa_readily_available_drug_may_help_our_im Researchers from the Hospital for Sick Children, along with their colleagues from the University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital and Stanford University in California, collaborated on a revolutionary study in which a new immune defense system against weight gain has been discovered. The scientists found that the immune system actually targets its own fat, but that this defense is overwhelmed by chronic overeating and it loses its ability to keep fat under control. To their surprise, however, they found that the immune system can be “rebooted” by a readily available drug, potentially offering a less invasive alternative to bariatric surgery in the future. The approved drug, known as anti-CD3, has been used for the past 20 years to combat organ rejection in transplants. It is able to re... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2655245 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:01:49 +0100 2655245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2655246&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FZ2RzZNTNE5g%2Fup_to_40_percent_of_americans_could_cont In the normal course of the flu season, approximately 36,000 people in the United States die from flu and its complications. However, the next few flu seasons could be far worse, believe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experts. Based on their projections, twice the number of people who typically get sick in a normal flu season could contract swine flu, caused by the H1N1 virus. The CDC has based its estimates on past flu pandemics, including the pandemic that occurred in 1957 when close to 70,000 people in the U.S. died. In addition, the CDC expects many more people to catch the new virus, due to lack of immunity, which could push up the number of deaths from 90,000 to several hundred thousand over the next two years. But notes CDC spokesman Tom Skinner, “The number of d... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2655246 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:54:11 +0100 2655246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2651619&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fy2O_C9py0JE%2Finflammation-fighting_plant_extract_may_ Dr. Peter Rohdewald and his colleagues from the University of Munster in Germany conducted a study on 100 Slovakian adults with mild knee arthritis. Participants were randomly assigned to take either 150 milligrams of pine bark extract or a placebo every day for three months. Patients in both study groups were allowed to keep taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other medications they'd been prescribed for their arthritis. Every two weeks, the researchers assessed the patients' symptoms. The scientists found that those individuals given the pine bark extract for three months reported a gradual improvement in their pain, while those given a placebo reported no improvement. The difference between the two groups became clear at about the one-month mark. Moreover, they dis... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2651619 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:44:06 +0100 2651619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2651620&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FUMIekkmxYNY%2Fdiet_rich_in_omega-3_fatty_acids_can_hel The August 2009 issue of the American Journal of Pathology presents findings from a study conducted by the National Eye Institute in Bethesda, MD that examined the direct effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The scientists found that mice fed a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids had slower progression of the leisons in the eye and some improvement. They also found that the mice had lower levels of inflammatory molecules and higher levels of anti-inflammatory molecules, which they suggest may explain their findings. The researchers, led by Dr. Chi-Chao Chan of the National Eye Institute, suggest that "a diet enriched in EPA and DHA can ameliorate the progression of retinal lesions in their mouse model of AMD" and that "the results in thes... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2651620 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:39:43 +0100 2651620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647010&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FijoSsXUG_vs%2Fevidence_strongly_links_milk_protein_to_ Dr. Kevin Woodford, author of The Devil in the Milk and Professor of Farm Management and Agribusiness at Lincoln University in New Zealand, has brought together a wealth of evidence from more than 100 scientific papers examining population studies and research with both animals and humans. As he discusses in his book, epidemiological evidence from ten countries has shown a strong link between a high intake of milk from “A1 positive” cows and numerous diseases, including heart disease, Type 1 diabetes, autism and schizophrenia. And the data correlates very closely with World Health Organization studies on the level of deaths caused by mental disorders. As the book points out, the “devil” is in the milk solids -- the part of the milk that contains many different proteins, including b... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647010 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:41:02 +0100 2647010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647011&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FyaEAq6rvjdY%2Frare_lizard_provides_insight_into_limb_r It’s a well known fact that salamanders are able to re-grow limbs after amputation. However, the axolotl salamander from Mexico is able to quickly regenerate functioning jaws, skin, organs and parts of its brain and spinal chord -- in fact, at a much faster rate than its common cousins. Should the salamander becomes injured, it covers the wound with a stem-cell like growth, from which grows the replacement body part. "Humans do repair tissue but they don't repair it perfectly," says Elly Tanaka from the Centre for Regenerative Therapies in Germany. "The axolotl under certain injury conditions can go into kind of a mode where they repeat the process of the embryo." Because of its unique regenerative abilities, the axolotl salamander is the focus of a years-long study by a team of scienti... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647011 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:58:26 +0100 2647011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2642898&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FgZkhS7tyayY%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation4 Highlights from Dr. James Oschman's presentation at the Annual World Congress of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Oschman believes that a new milestone in medicine is upon us, harnessing the diagnostic and therapeutic use of energy. This new technology which is entering mainstream medical use stimulates the repair and regeneration of one or more tissues. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Dr. Oschman will co-chair, Energy Medicine on Wednesday September 9th, 2009. Energy medicine technologies are becoming more and more popular as components of anti‐aging practices, and attract more and more patients. We will explore the practical aspects of exciting new energy modalities as seen from perspectives ranging from general practice, cardiology, inte... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2642898 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:47:15 +0100 2642898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2642899&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FyaPZq0j-fMI%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_21 Week of July 27, 2009 James T. Bell, PhDCEO for International Fitness Professionals Association Dr. Bell is the Director for the Fellowship in Preventative Medicine, Nutrition and Sports Medicine, which provides doctors and other sports medicine professionals with the knowledge, skills and ability they need to improve patient management through exercise and nutrition prescription. Dr. Bell is the CEO of the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA), offering over 65 certification courses and certifying over 100,000 fitness and health professionals. He also serves as CEO of IFPA’s subsidiary, Doctor’s Fitness Centers. He holds two PhDs in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing a PhD degrees in Naturopathic Medicine. With over 70 certifications and licenses in various ar... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2642899 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:20:26 +0100 2642899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2642900&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FYlNqWZYrrVg%2Fbaby_teeth_may_one_day_be_a_life-saver_s In 2003, Dr. Songtao Shi of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) made an amazing discovery --almost by accident. When his six-year-old daughter Julia lost a tooth, Dr. Shi had a flash of inspiration -- He thought, “I wonder if I could get stem cells from here.” The next time she lost a tooth, Dr. Shi, a pediatric dentist and stem cell researcher, was ready. He rushed the tooth to the lab, extracted the pulp, broke it apart into individual cells, and placed the cells in a Petri dish with culture medium. After incubating the dish in a hot, humid environment with ample oxygen, some of the tooth cells started to grow. Through a series of tests, he was able to demonstrate that baby teeth cells behaved like stem cells. They multiplied rapidly, remained alive in culture for months, and th... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2642900 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:01:51 +0100 2642900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2642901&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fcag1X26ep78%2Fphysicians_can_be_less_cautious_in_presc In 2003, the results of a seven-year study called the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial were published, causing doctors to rarely prescribe the drug finasteride as a preventive measure. In the study of 18,882 healthy men over the age of 55, a percentage received finasteride, while others took a placebo. The drug, which is designed to reduce levels of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone and shrink the prostate, decreased the prevalence of prostate cancer by approximately 25 percent. However, it also seemed to suggest that those who were on the drug were 25 percent more likely to have a more aggressive form of the disease. Now the mystery may have been solved: Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine believe that finasteride doesn’t induce more aggressive forms of the cance... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2642901 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:56:25 +0100 2642901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635787&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FUPCZxDDdZT4%2Fchinese_scientists_breed_mice_from_skin_ The use of human embryonic cells in research has generated tremendous controversy over the years, despite the widespread belief that human embryonic stem cell research could revolutionize medicine by allowing doctors to use genetically matched tissue to treat disease. In 2006, scientists made a major breakthrough, discovering that they could induce adult stem cells to regress to a stage in which the cells appeared to be identical to embryonic stem cells -- called induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. However, questions lingered as to whether those cells were truly equivalent. To answer that question, Chinese researchers put iPS cells through the most rigorous test to date. They used viruses to “flip genetic switches” in the DNA of skin cells from adult mice in order to transform them i... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635787 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:12:47 +0100 2635787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635788&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FXFmIk-9iDsc%2Fstudy_shows_that_vegetable_protein_appea High blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, stroke and other adverse cardiovascular conditions. Lowering your blood pressure -- even slightly -- can have big benefits. And now, according to researchers from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, one of the most common amino acids in vegetable protein -- glutamic acid -- appears to help do the trick. The team of researchers analyzed data from 4,680 people who had participated in an international diet study. Participants were from several countries, including the United States, China, Japan and the United Kingdom. The researchers found that a 4.72 percent higher intake of glutamic acid as a portion of total dietary protein resulted in a 1.5- to 3-point reduction in average systoli... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635788 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:59:03 +0100 2635788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2632076&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FCM5uQzGyoo8%2Fcellular_dynamics_produces_first_stem_ce For the first time, researchers have found a way to generate stem cells from ordinary human blood. The work being done by scientists at Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) of Madison, Wisconsin is the first to involve stem cells made from something readily available, in this case human blood samples. “From my knowledge of the market, there are companies out there that may be supplying a particular or specific cell type and offering it to industry, but CDI is doing it with a large suite of cells," says Andy DeTienne, licensing manager for stem cells at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. The Foundation holds patents on stem cell work being conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and owns part of Cellular Dynamics. In the near term, the discovery will enable Cellular Dynam... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2632076 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:54:03 +0100 2632076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2632077&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F0_IUzoZNSv8%2Fpotential_link_found_between_obesity_and In a new study to be published in the Journal of Dental Research, investigators from The Forsyth Institute set out to measure the salivary bacterial populations in overweight women. They collected samples from 313 women with a body mass index between 27 and 32, which placed them into the overweight category. The investigators used DNA analysis to measure the bacterial populations of this group, then compared their findings to 232 non-overweight people. In 7 of the 40 species of bacteria studied, they found “significant differences” between the two subject groups. Even more dramatic was the presence of Selenomanas noxia, a single bacterial species, at levels greater than 1.05 percent of the total population of salivary bacteria. "There has been a world-wide explosion of obesity, with m... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2632077 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:19:39 +0100 2632077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2628170&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FyOqlCfI-SSg%2Fvinegar_cures_aches_and_pain_for_arthrit The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (OA), also referred to as degenerative joint disease. OA is a chronic condition in which the cartilage in the joints breaks down, causing bones to rub against each other. The result is stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint. For Sarah Gall, a church organist from a small village in England, the pain caused by her arthritis was debilitating. She was in agony and virtually housebound after developing the condition four years ago. She even had to give up playing the organ. “I was in excruciating pain and became violently ill from the painkillers,” say the 55-year-old from Rochdale. Now Mrs. Gall is back to living her life to the fullest, which she credits to the use of vinegar. She has even written a short booklet -- One Adv... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2628170 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:05:32 +0100 2628170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2628171&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FIarAZYpwqps%2Fsupplements_can_shrink_tumors_or_make_th We present this case because it clearly shows how important it is to consider the specific off-balance in order to ensure the selection of the proper agents. Incidentally we also want to emphasize the direct relationship between treatment and the results obtained. The fact that, in this patient, the condition evolved three times and each time was controlled only when the adequate treatment was instituted, excludes the possibility of spontaneous remission. In hundreds of cases, the correlation between treatment and the results obtained has been as direct as in the case presented above….  Pre-terminal or even terminal cases are now seen to respond better, that is, more often, more rapidly, and more completely with subjective and objective favorable changes. How to evaluate a patient’s a... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2628171 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:57:48 +0100 2628171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2628172&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F2mpyXHgU020%2Fnew_blood-thinning_drug_approved_by_fda Angioplasty, a procedure in which a stent is inserted into a blood vessel to open an artery that has been clogged due to atherosclerotic plaque, is widely used to save lives of heart attack victims and others suffering from coronary artery disease. However, it is not without serious complications, one of which is the potential formation of blood clots caused when platelets in the blood clump around the procedure site. This can lead to heart attack, stroke and even death. Now, Eli Lilley and Company of Indianapolis, in partnership with Tokyo-based Daiichi Sankyo Ltd., has received approval by the FDA to market a new blood-thinning drug called Effient, which comes in tablet form, to reduce the risk of blood clots forming in patients who have undergone angioplasty. Prior to approval, Effient ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2628172 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:05:32 +0100 2628172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2623425&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FVEj8mccNEqs%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation3 Intravenous EDTA Chelation Therapy has been used in medicine for nearly 70 years, but it's costly, cumbersome, and time-consuming. Dr. Ellithorp reports her findings on a EDTA suppository that is much easier to use and a lot less expensive. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Dr. Ellithorp will present, Toxic Heavy Metals as Causative Agents of Chronic Illness and Cancer on Thursday, September 10th, 2009.This lecture will present the nature of heavy metal toxicity and the impact it has on an individual’s health. It will discuss the importance of the diagnosis and detection of heavy metals in blood, urine, and feces and describe several approaches to heavy metal detoxification. For more information, call; 1-888-997-0112. (Source: WorldHe... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2623425 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:51:28 +0100 2623425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2623426&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FiPOVwbEXxRM%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_20 Week of July 20, 2009 Eric Braverman, MDDirector of PATH Medical Dr. Braverman is Director of PATH Medical, a national network of affiliated medical professionals. He received his B.A. Summa Cum Laude from Brandeis University and his M.D. with honors from New York University Medical School, after which he performed postgraduate work in Internal Medicine with a Yale Medical School affiliate. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Braverman will present, Detecting Silent Diseases: Failure of Current Medical Standards, on Friday, September 11th. In this Lecture, Dr. Braverman will focus on the silent diseases that are generally ignored by the medical community such as sarcopenia, obesity, osteo... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2623426 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:40:44 +0100 2623426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2623427&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FvDm8nuvFDng%2Ftexas_heart_institute_uses_patients_own_ John Hartman and his family traveled 1,000 miles to the Stem Cell Center at the Texas Heart Institute looking for a miracle. John’s heart had been badly damaged by a heart attack, causing severe damage to his heart muscle. He would undergo a procedure in which his own stem cells would be implanted into his heart muscle. Texas Heart Institute is the first medical facility in the world to test stem cells to replace damaged heart tissue. And John is among just 100 patients – many of whom were essentially waiting to die – who have been treated with their own stem cells over the past nine years. Using a 3D map, Dr. Emerson C. Perin, cardiologist at the Texas Heart Institute, made 15 injections of stem cells into John’s heart. Each injection contained millions of the patient’s own ste... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2623427 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:15:05 +0100 2623427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2623428&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fz-EsLvbMLzw%2Fbioidenticals_safer_and_more_effective_t The appearance of Suzanne Somers on a recent Oprah Winfrey show sparked controversy in the mainstream media about the benefits of using bioidentical hormones for hormone replacement therapy instead of synthetics. Dr. Al Sears, who notes that Somers is the author of several best-selling books on the subject, says that she has educated herself about the options for HRT – and he writes that he agrees with her that bioidenticals are a better option. Why? As. Dr. Sears notes in his column, bioidenticals are safer, with several studies and analysis supporting his contention. He refers to a recent analysis of more than 200 studies that found bioidentical HRT to be both more effective and offer greater health benefits for menopausal women than synthetic hormones. “The study showed that women t... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2623428 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:14:25 +0100 2623428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2618056&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F323gZAAHzf0%2Fvitamin_d_deficiency_plays_role_in_many_ New data on nutrition and heart disease presented at a recent symposium and published in the July issue of the American Journal of the Medical Sciences shows that low vitamin D is a common problem affecting many health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart failure and ischemic heart disease. Moreover, according to Suzanne Judd, M.P.H., Ph.D., of University of Alabama at Birmingham and Dr. Vin Tangpricha of Emory University, in patients with heart disease, vitamin D deficiency may increase their risk of high blood pressure or sudden death. "The prospect that macro- and micronutrients may play an important role in the appearance of diseases of the cardiovasculature and their progressive nature is both intriguing and provocative," writes Dr. Karl T. Weber in the article’s preface... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2618056 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:42:07 +0100 2618056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2618057&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FkywXzK4uCNo%2Fevidence_shows_strong_link_between_heart Up to 75 percent of adults in the U.S. have been affected by periodontal disease, and an estimated 80.7 million adults (1 out of every 3) had CVD in 2006, according to the American Heart Association. From the 80.7 million adults in the United States, 38.2 million are less than 60 years of age – which is almost 50 percent. According to Marvin J. Slepian, M.D., and Neil R. Gottehrer, D.D.S., these findings strengthen their belief that oral infections contribute to CVD morbidity and connection of chronic infections and atherosclerotic CVD, a condition in which lipid products accumulate within the arterial vascular wall. “It is critical for all dentists and physicians to collaborate in helping patients reduce inflammation, which can become a target factor for cardiovascular disease,” say... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2618057 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:53:10 +0100 2618057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2607706&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F5d28fnOQ5Ek%2Fnicotine_triggers_insulin_resistance_a_k A study funded by the National Institutes of Health has uncovered why cigarette smokers often die from cardiovascular disease: nicotine promotes insulin resistance (referred to as prediabetes), a condition considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. "This may explain why cigarette smokers have a high cardiovascular death rate, even though smoking causes weight loss, which should protect against heart disease," says study lead author Theodore Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., chief of the endocrinology division at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles.Past studies have shown that smokers tend to become insulin resistant, and to compensate, their blood sugar levels rise to levels higher than normal, but not to full-blown diabetic levels. Other studies have also s... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2607706 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:00:22 +0100 2607706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2607707&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FAkseb6SisWk%2Flink_found_between_optimistic_attitudes_ In order to ascertain if optimistic people have longer life spans than their pessimistic counterparts, a team of researchers from the Netherlands interviewed approximately 1,000 men and women between the ages of 65 and 85 about health, self-respect, morale, optimism and contacts, and relationships. The study, which was led by Erik Giltay, M.D., Ph.D, of Psychiatric Center GGZ Delfland, Delft, the Netherlands, included two key questions regarding optimism: "Do you often feel like life is full of promise," and "Do you still have many goals to strive for?" Answering yes to these questions revealed a sense of optimism. During the nine-year follow-up period, Dr. Giltay and his colleagues found that those participants who had reported higher levels of optimism were 55 percent less likely to die ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2607707 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:55:24 +0100 2607707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2607708&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F-fTVSYfGtso%2Fstudy_of_half_million_adults_links_incre A major new study confirms what health food fanatics have known all along: a diet rich in red meat is unhealthy. In the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study, more than 500,000 people ages 50 to 71 completed a questionnaire that asked about their red meat consumption. The researchers rated the amount consumed as follows: high intake was considered 4.5 ounces of red meat per day, with the low-intake group averaging approximately .5 ounces daily. Of the 4.5 ounces consumed by the high-intake group, 1.5 ounces was from processed meat, compared to less than two tenths of an ounce for the low-intake group. By recording the time and cause of the 47,976 men and 23,276 women who had died at the end of 10 years, the researchers found a definite increase in the risk of death for t... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2607708 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:47:59 +0100 2607708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2607709&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FOdYvKTkgciY%2Fstudy_finds_risk_of_melanoma_related_mor An international team of researchers from several countries, including Australia, Canada and the United States, identified two genes that dictate the number of moles an individual will get, raising the risk of skin cancer. As Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London, explains: "The number of moles you have is one of the strongest risk factors for melanoma - stronger than sunshine. This paper shows that we found two important genes that control the number of moles you have. Those genes also give you an extra risk of melanoma." As a result of their findings, the researchers believe that the warnings about the risk of sunbathing are overstated, emphasizing that that only a small percentage of melanoma cases are caused by sunlight. Says Dr. Veronique Bataille, a ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2607709 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:30:30 +0100 2607709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2607710&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fw8w0Ez0CVog%2Ftype_2_diabetes_nearly_twice_as_prevalen Diabetes UK conducted a study in which it found that approximately 6 percent of men aged 45 to 54 have Type 2 diabetes, compared to 3.6 percent of women. According to the study, this type of diabetes, which is linked to unhealthy lifestyles, is more prevalent in men because middle-aged men tend to be heavier than women of the same age. In addition, the study showed that over the last 12 years, the rate of Type 2 diabetes has risen four times faster in men aged 35 to 44 as compared to women of the same age. Obesity is thought to be fueling the increase. "It's very worrying that men of this age are developing diabetes at such an alarming rate compared to their female counterparts," says Simon O'Neill, director of care, information and advocacy at Diabetes UK. "Most of them will have Type 2 d... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2607710 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:11:44 +0100 2607710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2607711&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FQimypNoPR1o%2Fswine_flu_causes_greater_damage_than_sea A team of researchers from the United States and Japan set out to test if swine flu strains obtained from infected patients could cause disease in mice, ferrets and macaque monkeys. Their study led to two key findings. First, they learned that swine flu viruses (S-OIVs) are five times as more harmful as seasonal versions of the H1N1 flu strain, penetrating deeper into the lungs and inflicting more damage than ordinary seasonal flu. Tests in the animals showed that swine flu thrives in greater numbers throughout the respiratory system, including the lungs, and causes lesions, rather than staying in the nose and throat like seasonal flu. On a positive note, however, the research showed that the swine flu virus is vulnerable to both the main antiviral drugs, Tamiflu and Relenza, and to two ex... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2607711 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:40:49 +0100 2607711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2599666&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FHQCRVdrbGgo%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation2 In this interview Dr Eisenstein discusses the anti-aging aspects of digestive problems, specifically probiotics, digestive enzymes and excess acid in the stomach. 75 million US citizens have digestive problems but the common antacid remedies that eradicate acid in the stomach turn off the ion pumps and prevent absorption of vital nutrients such as iron and calcium. Dr. Mayer Eisenstein, MD, JD, MPH, is a graduate of the University of Illinois Medical School, the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Public Health, and the John Marshall Law School. In his 33 years in medicine, he and his practice have cared for over 75,000, children, parents, and grandparents. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, and the American Board of Quality Assurance ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2599666 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:44:07 +0100 2599666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2599667&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FZAxHyRuWAOU%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_19 Week of July 13, 2009William H. Andrews, PhDDr. Andrews leads the scientific research and development function of Sierra Sciences. His team is now pursuing direct molecular approaches to temporarily activate telomerase expression, and is performing high‐throughput screening and drug discovery efforts. While Director of Molecular Biology at Geron Corporation, he was one of the principal discoverers of the telomerase genes. He was awarded 2nd place as "National Inventor of the Year" in 1997 for this work, with his name appearing on numerous related patents and publications. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular and Population Genetics at the University of Georgia. He has more than 25 refereed publications and abstracts. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Offic... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2599667 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:40:56 +0100 2599667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2599668&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F9ge-4amhpdw%2Fhighly_developed_language_skills_at_a_yo For many years, a study that tracked nuns belonging to the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Mankato, MN has produced interesting theories about the origin and nature of Alzheimer's disease. Through the study, researchers found that compared to their less intellectually minded sisters, nuns with better education and verbal skills as young adults in their 20s were less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in old age. And now new research published recently in the journal Neurology offers an "intriguing twist" to the data.Specifically, investigators from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD autopsied the brains of 38 nuns, including 10 with Alzheimer's, 5 with mild dementia, 13 with no brain abnormalities and 10 with "asymptomatic" Alzheimer's. In this last group, the nuns had developed ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2599668 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:48:04 +0100 2599668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2599669&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F7Ror_pJXSMk%2Fconnecticut_scientists_explore_micro_rna In Connecticut, home to Yale University, University of Connecticut and Wesleyan University dozens of scientists are studying stem cells - a field of research that is believed to hold the key to curing many types of diseases. Among them is Jun Lu, a professor of genetics at Yale, who is currently exploring micro RNA in cancer cells and stem cells. From work conducted on acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow, scientists have learned that not all cancer cells are the same. Using mouse models, they discovered that the cancer cells could be separated into two types, with one group of cells producing leukemia when injected into the animals and a second group of cells unable to produce the disease. Their research led to a new understanding of cancer, specifical... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2599669 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:11:43 +0100 2599669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2595950&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fr0x1I1T0tRc%2Flower_risk_of_breast_cancer_linked_--_on1 In this study we saw the same reduction in breast cancer risk associated with a migraine history regardless of age." For the follow-up, the researchers also looked at women who did not drink, never smoked or took hormones. As Dr. Li notes, "We found the same association within each of those groups, suggesting that the association between migraine and reduced breast cancer risk may be independent of those other factors and may stand alone as a protective factor." So what motivated the researchers to study the link between breast cancer and migraines? Dr. Li explains: "We know that migraine is definitely related to hormones and that's why we started looking at this in the first place." And he adds, "We have different ideas about what may be going on but it's unclear exactly what the biologic... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2595950 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:10:11 +0100 2595950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2595951&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FnITiO_gmFnI%2Fobese_people_live_slightly_longer_japane For a period of 12 years, Japanese researchers studied 50,000 people in Northern Japan between the ages of 40 and 79. They looked at each participant's build, body-mass history and the number of years they lived beyond 40. The investigators found that those men with an average body mass index (BMI) in the normal range lived an average of 79.74 years, while those who were clinically obese lived an average of 81.64 years. Women with a normal BMI at age 40 lived to an average age of 87.97 years, while overweight women lived slightly longer - to an average age of 88.05. It's important to note that in Japan, people with a BMI starting at 25 are considered obese, whereas by United States standards, a BMI of 30 is considered obese. Therefore, the Japanese researchers stress that trying to extend ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2595951 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:43:52 +0100 2595951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589855&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FRWXPfs5YQd8%2Fbiomol_study_shows_reversitall_with_resv In 2003, BIOMOL International collaborated with researchers from Harvard Medical School in the discovery that Resveratrol, an anti-oxidant found in red wine, activates a longevity gene. Once activated, this longevity gene, SIRT1, can extend an organism's life by up to 70 percent through the repair and duplication of DNA. The results of their research and findings led to Resveratrol being viewed as a major medical breakthrough because of its ability to inhibit and delay many types of illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and depression. Now, a new study conducted by BIOMOL International has shown that the product Reversitall with Resveratrol has the capacity to unlock the SIRT1 gene. Reversitall contains the most potent concentration of Resveratrol from red wine and ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589855 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:42:00 +0100 2589855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589856&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FLqg6yc1tcPg%2Fzebrafish_model_leads_to_discovery_of_a_1 Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have made a significant discovery that may lead to many new potential applications in the field of medicine. Using zebrafish as model animals, they were able to accurately pinpoint an enzyme inhibitor that allows for a large increase in the number of progenitor cells inside the developing heart, which, in turn, increases its size considerably. Zebrafish were selected for the new investigation because of their similarities to humans. In addition, these vertebrate animals have transparent embryos that develop rapidly, are small and easy to handle, and develop outside their mothers. As senior author Michael Tsang, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, notes, using... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589856 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:34:43 +0100 2589856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2586011&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FhhyERnFv29g%2Flifespan_in_mice_extended_with_antibioti The antibiotic drug rapamycin, which is currently being used for suppressing the immune system in patients having undergone a transplant and in treating some types of cancer, now has a potential new application: extending life. The finding was discovered by accident by researchers at Jackson Laboratory, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas Health Science Center working in parallel as part of a program sponsored by the National Institute of Aging to test possible anti-aging drugs more rigorously. Specifically, the investigators found that mice fed rapamycin were not getting the proper dose in their bloodstream. They then reformulated the drug in the form of capsules, which slowly fed doses to the intestine. However, by that time the mice had already lived 600 days - the eq... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2586011 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:56:40 +0100 2586011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2586012&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Ffb8sgW_j-0Q%2Fstudy_finds_genetic_variants_linked_to_a An international team of researchers, including scientists from the United Kingdom's Institute of Cancer Research and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, have identified five common gene variants that indicate increased risk for developing the most common form of brain cancer, glioma. Their study, which was funded in part by the Wellcome Trust, first involved comparing the DNA of more than 1,800 people with the disease to healthy people living in the UK and the USA. Researchers then sought to confirm their results by studying an additional 2,545 confirmed cases of glioma and approximately 3,000 healthy Europeans. The investigators learned that the more gene variants that an individual carries, the more likely they are to develop glioma. With humans carrying two copies of eac... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2586012 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:33:45 +0100 2586012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2582079&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FixvzBS1mNdQ%2Flink_found_between_c-section_deliveries_ A team of Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden took blood samples from the umbilical cords of 37 newborn infants just after delivery and collected new samples between three and five days following birth. They analyzed the samples to examine the degree of DNA-methylation, or chemical altering of the DNA, in the white blood cells - cells that are a key part of the immune system. Compared to the 21 babies born vaginally, the investigators found higher DNA-methylation rates in the samples taken immediately following the birth of the 16 C-section babies. Those levels dropped within three to five days after birth to the point that there was no longer any significant difference between the two groups. Scientists believe that these genetic changes, which differ fr... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2582079 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:41:04 +0100 2582079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2582080&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FuHcvLb4vt3Q%2Fbotox_injections_appear_to_relieve_sever Urologists from Guy's Hospital and King's college conducted a randomized, double-blind placebo trial on 34 patients, averaging 50 years of age. All of the patients were either unable to tolerate or failed to respond to anticholenergic drugs traditionally used to help manage overactive bladder. Of the participants, 7 men and 9 women received Botox injections, while 8 men and 10 women received the placebo. "The Botox or placebo injections were administered using a flexible injection needle inside a cystoscope, a long tube that enables urologists to see inside the bladder," explains consultant urological surgeon Prokar Dasgupta from Guy's Hospital and King's College London School of Medicine. "This minimally invasive technique involved 20 injections - five in the midline posterior bladder wal... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2582080 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:04:44 +0100 2582080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578255&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FGE0HAxkkLZU%2Ffirst_a4m_world_stem_cell_clinical_summi Recognizing the significant advances that have been made in stem cell research worldwide over the last several years, The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine will host the first ever A4M World Stem Cell Clinical Summit on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in conjunction with the Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose California.A team of renowned speakers from across the globe will explore the latest developments at the forefront of stem cell research and their impact on the practice of medicine across a wide spectrum of disciplines.Attendees will also hear reports on how treatment with adult stem cells are already in clinical trials or available worldwide and are proving successful in treating various injuries and genetic diseases and conditions.O... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578255 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:24:52 +0100 2578255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578256&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FB9_cFTrmIjI%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_feature_bio- Dr Pati, one of the world's foremost eductators and practicing physicians in the field of HRT discusses the beneficial effects of bio-identical hormone replacement which multiple studies have shown do not share the same problems as synthetic hormones.  At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Dr. Pati will present, Putting It All Together: The Nuts and Bolts of Hormone Restoration in Men and Women.For more information, call; 1-888-997-0112. (Source: WorldHealth.net) WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578256 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:43:04 +0100 2578256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578257&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fcvg7iLG3ZCA%2Fcaffeine_ingestion_may_help_reverse_symp Research conducted by scientists at the University of South Florida suggests that caffeine may help stop the production of the protein plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease. The study was carried out on 55 mice, which had been bred specifically to develop symptoms of the disease. At the age of 18 to 19 months, the equivalent of 70 in human years, the mice underwent behavioral tests to first demonstrate that they indeed had memory impairments. Half of the mice were then given 500 milligrams of caffeine in their drinking water - the equivalent of drinking five cups of regular coffee a day. The other half received plain water. Two months later, the researchers found that those mice that had caffeine performed much better on tests measuring their memory and thinking skills - in fact, as well ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578257 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:12:28 +0100 2578257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578258&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fawh4HPqP0lg%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_18 Week of July 6, 2009David Brownstein, MDClinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University of Medicine In private practice in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Dr. Brownstein is the author of three books, The Miracle of Natural Hormones, Overcoming Thyroid Disorders, and Overcoming Arthritis.He is the principal investigator on two research studies, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Wayne State University of Medicine. At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Brownstein will present, Iodine: The Most Misunderstood Nutrient, on Friday, September 11th. This lecture will focus on why iodine levels have declined during the last 30 years. Discussed will ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578258 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:04:08 +0100 2578258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578259&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FU2RpXXYJMQ8%2Fgluten_allergy_now_four_times_more_commo Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota conducted a study in order to determine whether Celiac disease, which occurs in people who are unable to digest gluten, is on the rise. The scientists turned to "medical archeology" for answers, specifically to frozen blood samples taken from recruits at the Warren Air Force base in Cheyenne, WY, between 1948 and 1954, where at the time strep infections were rampant. The samples are part of a now-famous study that proved treating strep infections with antibiotics would prevent rheumatic fever, a serious heart ailment that can follow strep throat. The researchers discovered that intolerance to wheat gluten is four times more common today than it was at that time. They also found that those recruits who had Celiac disease also ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578259 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:44:12 +0100 2578259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578260&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FnvxklZvCiro%2Fscientists_uncover_how_drug_works_to_con The Schistosomasis parasite is an enormous problem, especially in tropical areas throughout Asia, Africa and South America where residents often bath, drink and cook with water contaminated with the parasitic flatworm. Approximately 200 million people are infected each year, including many children who are particularly vulnerable as they often swim or play in infected water. Most people have no symptoms during the early phase of infection, with fever, chills, cough and muscle aches beginning one or two months post-infection. If left untreated, the parasite can become a chronic illness that causes permanent damage to the lungs, kidney, liver and intestines - and even death. Over the past several decades, the parasite has been successfully treated with a drug called praziquantel. Despite the... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578260 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:57:58 +0100 2578260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2578261&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FnAyJy2B0H-k%2Fmore_women_than_men_dying_of_heart_disea1 According to the most recent data collected on heart-related deaths, 50.5 percent of all deaths caused by heart attack, stroke and heart failure occur in women - slightly higher than the 49.5 percent in men. While this may not seem like a significant difference, Dr. Jack Tu, senior scientist at Toronto's Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences says that this represents a "seismic" shift in what has always been considered a disease of middle-aged men.  The reasons for the spike are unclear, but scientists believe there are three key factors. The number of women who smoke is now equal to the percentage of male smokers. There are disparities in the care that women and men receive, primarily because the medical profession has not typically considered women at high risk for heart disease. I... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2578261 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:46:19 +0100 2578261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565003&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F70iOilvp76g%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_feature_zann Dr Zannos Grekos MD delivers a presentation in Washington DC about stem cell research. Stem cells are being used for the regeneration of tissue and organs. He highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each type of stem cell, from embryonic to cord, to adult stem cells. The basic features of stem cells are that they are able to self renew and also differentiate into effecter cells. This means that they can be educated to regenerate the specific organ that needs treatment . To view the video, click here. Dr. Greekos will be speaking at the upcoming A4M World Stem Cell Clinical Summit to be held in conjunction with the Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Appliations for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California, September 9-12, 2009. H... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565003 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:43:43 +0100 2565003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2557968&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FEgDzIuAB9Ag%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_17 Week of June 29, 2009Mark Rosenberg, MDDirector and Founder of the Institute for Anti‐Aging in South Florida. Dr. Rosenberg received his undergraduate degree from University of Pennsylvania and graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in emergency medicine in San Antonio, Texas at Brooke Army Medical Center, where he won the award of "Teacher and Resident of the Year." He is a diplomate of the American Academy of Anti‐Aging Medicine. He is a highly sought‐after speaker and lectures frequently on topics such as integrative cancer therapy and anti‐aging medicine.Dr Rosenberg has published a physician's guide to the treatment of drug toxicities and served as a consultant to several hospitals for the treatment of drug overdoses. He has develo... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2557968 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:48 +0100 2557968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565004&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fh646OpDwuRw%2Fnew_procedure_to_measure_brain_atrophy_c   Many patients with mild cognitive impairment - a transitional stage between the "forgetfulness" associated with normal aging and Alzheimer's disease - never decline into the more serious neuro-degenerative disease. As a result, physicians need to be able to objectively measure which of their patients will clinically decline, ensuring that treatment targeted to prevent or slow down neuro-degeneration is used appropriately. To support this goal, researchers at the Memory Disorders Clinic at UC San Diego Medical Center have, for over a year, successfully used a fully automated procedure called Volumetric MRI, which acquires images from an MRI scanner and translates them into quantitative values. "Our goal was to find neuroimaging measures of change that reflected more than merely a person'... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565004 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:26:44 +0100 2565004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565005&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FcYsPx5Ez4Is%2Fstudy_finds_vitamin_k1_may_reduce_chroni   Researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, conducted a study in which they analyzed data from 1,381 participants (average age of 59, with 52% women) in the Framingham Offspring Study. The Tuft scientists measured blood levels of vitamin K1, as well as dietary intake of both vitamin K and vitamin D, and related these to 14 different biological markers of inflammation. According to Lead Author Kyla Shea, both blood levels and dietary intake of K1 were associated with decreased levels of 14 inflammatory markers. Specifically, after making adjustments to exclude people with heart disease, they found that increased vitamin K1 intake still correlated with lower levels of five biomarkers: a 15 percent reduction in CD40 ligand, 8 percent red... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565005 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:22:54 +0100 2565005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565006&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FGbRyFU700dk%2Fnew_non-invasive_ultrasound_test_can_det   Traditional heart screening methods often detect underlying heart disease when it's too late - especially in women. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, almost two-thirds of women who die unexpectedly from a heart attack had no prior symptoms. Now, there is a new screening method available that uses a device to take a "snapshot" of any plaque build-up in the arteries. Utilizing ultrasound technology, the device measures carotid intima-media thickness, or CIMT, to detect small traces of plaque in the arteries. CIMT measuring technology has been available for the past 6 to 8 years, but this is the first instance in which it is being used as a diagnostic tool. The inventor of the device, Dr. Eric Crall, of Florida's Trinity Family Practice, presses a wand against the patie... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565006 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:17:48 +0100 2565006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565007&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F91_2St8JbX0%2Fobesity_in_younger_adults_linked_to_an_i   With an increasing number of people suffering from obesity and with pancreatic cancer now the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, evidence has been growing to suggest a link between excess body weight and the deadly disease. To determine what association, if any, exists, researcher Donghui Li, an associate professor in gastrointestinal medical oncology at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and his colleagues conducted a study involving 841 people with pancreatic cancer and 754 healthy people. Those individuals who were overweight between the ages of 14 and 39 or who suffered from obesity between the ages of 20 and 49 were shown to have an increased risk for pancreatic cancer. The association was stronger in men than in women.... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565007 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:14:24 +0100 2565007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2557969&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FGxbExmKOmLA%2Fnew_chemical_nose_method_for_detecting_c   It is not always easy for oncologists to diagnose cancer, as cancer cells have the same biomarkers on their surface as healthy cells, but in different concentrations. Unfortunately, that difference can be so miniscule, it can make the cells very difficult to detect. As cancer specialist Joseph Jerry notes, "You often don't get a big signal for the presence of cancer. It's a subtle thing." Now Jerry, along with chemist Vincent Rotello and their colleagues from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, have used a "chemical nose" array of nanoparticles and polymers to create a sensor that can distinguish between healthy, cancerous and metastatic cells. The researchers believe this new tool will revolutionize cancer detection and treatment. "Our new method uses an array of sensors to recog... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2557969 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:09:23 +0100 2557969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565008&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F50atz1cfzes%2Fa_cure_for_degenerative_eye_disease_may_   Testing the use of embryonic stem cells in humans is easier said then done. While researchers have made significant advancements into the use of stem cells to treat diseases in animal models, transplanting them into humans poses several risks. Stem cells can develop into any tissue type - even cancerous tumors. And as in organ transplants, patients are at risk for rejecting newly implanted stem cells, requiring them to take powerful drugs for the rest of the lives that suppress their immune systems. That's why earliest stem cell therapies have focused on immune-privileged sites - in the eye and nervous system - that do not elicit the rejection response. And now, the Worcester, MA-based company, Advanced Cell Technology (ACT), is using embryonic stems cells to re-create retinal pigment e... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565008 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:04:33 +0100 2565008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2565009&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F1rqQo3Qdn9A%2Fhuman_microbiome_project_receives_additi   In 2007, the National Institutes of Health launched the five-year, $140M Human Microbiome Project to create a resource for researchers interested in using information about the microbiome to improve human health. In a new round of funding announced by the NIH, the Project will receive an additional $42M to expand the exploration of the human microbiome, which encompasses all of the microscopic organisms that live in or on the body, as well as in all DNA.The additional funding will be provided to the large-scale DNA sequencing centers that participated in the initial phase of the project. The Centers, which are located throughout the country from east to west coasts, will collaborate in order to sequence at least 400 microbial genomes. Another approximately 500 genomes have already been ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2565009 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:57:56 +0100 2565009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2557970&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fd9k4Pw8q1as%2Ftwo_studies_yield_new_hope_for_prostate_   For more than 186,000 men in the United States diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, there is hope on the horizon. An experimental drug therapy seems to have helped inoperable prostate cancer in two patients who participated in a clinical trial conducted by the Mayo Clinic. The men were given Medarex's experimental drug, ipilimumab, a specially engineered antibody that boosts the immune system's ability to fight cancer. The drug, in combination with standard hormone and radiation treatments, helped eliminate the aggressive tumors, which had already spread into their abdominal areas. Both patients are now considered cancer-free. "The goal of the study was to see if we could modestly improve upon current treatments for advanced prostate cancer," explains urologist and immunologist Dr.... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2557970 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:52:29 +0100 2557970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2557971&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FN4CEbBDOrOk%2Ffirst_large-scale_trial_to_study_effects   Can taking vitamin D and fish oil supplements help protect us from developing cancer or cardiovascular disease? Boston researchers are preparing to find out with the launch of a large, national trial that will involve approximately 20,000 healthy older people. Of those, 5,000 will be African Americans - a population of people who exhibit higher rates of cancer, heart disease and stroke compared to whites. "African-Americans have a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency and a greater frequency of certain types of cancer and diabetes and hypertension, so I think that it will be of great importance to look at whether something as simple as taking a vitamin D supplement can narrow these health gaps," explains Dr. JoAnn Manson of the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. It i... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2557971 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:49:15 +0100 2557971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2557972&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FYVg3MFIQ5d8%2Finflammation_markers_may_put_elderly_at_   While inflammation is the body's immune response to injury, the medical community also believes that it impacts cardiovascular disease. In fact, previous studies have shown that there is a relationship between high levels of inflammation markers in the circulation and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Now a new study by a group of researchers from the University of Glasgow has been conducted to examine the relationship between three inflammation markers and fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events.The researchers used data collected from an existing trial known as the Prospective Study of Pravastatin in the Elderly at Risk on participants between the ages of 70 and 82, who had or were at risk for cardiovascular disease. The researchers specifically looked at whether three in... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2557972 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:43:32 +0100 2557972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2524853&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FyvMhT1ofgX8%2Fnew_cancer_treatment_delivers_highly_pro   Five to ten percent of all breast, ovarian and prostate cancers can be attributed to mutations of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Now, for the first time, researchers have shown that a new class of drugs called PARP inhibitors may be effective in treating the diseases. In a small study, researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research gave 19 patients with inherited forms of advanced breast, ovarian and prostate cancers a PARP inhibitor called Olaparib. In 12 of those patients, none of whom had responded to any other type of treatment, their tumors either shrank or became stabilized. In addition, patients experienced very few side effects. PARP inhibitors work by targeting cancer cells, leaving healthy cells relatively untouched. Olaparib is the first drug to successfully use a technique ca... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2524853 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:28:06 +0100 2524853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2518474&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FxSm8J2YKogg%2Fcanada_sees_significant_decline_in_heart   The first study of its kind ever conducted in Canada looked at data contained in the Canadian Mortality Database, Statistics Canada's national death registry, on the cause of all deaths in the country and on hospital admissions for heart attacks, heart failure and stroke. The researchers found that from 1994 through 2004, rates of death and hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease had declined 30 percent, from 360.6 to 252.5 per 100,000 people. This translated into 4,000 fewer Canadians dying from heart attacks in 2004 than in 1994. The study authors pointed to successful efforts to prevent heart disease, noting in a statement that "this could reflect declines in risk factors, such as smoking and increased use of statins to control cholesterol." (Statins are cholesterol-lowering d... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2518474 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:31:16 +0100 2518474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2516051&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F_SD1jpWRTd8%2Fresearchers_advance_the_possibility_of_g   Of the 106,100 new cases of colon cancer worldwide, the American Cancer Society estimates that a disproportionately large number of those - 40,870 - are in the United States. While better screening methods are believed to have contributed to a declining death rate from the disease over the past 20 years, colonoscopies, which look for suspicious polyps, often miss tumors. The polyps may be too small, and says Dr. Jerald Wishner, director of the colorectal cancer program at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, N.Y., "The success of colonscopies to detect small polyps depends upon the skill of the person performing the procedure." There are other key challenges: the high cost and involved preparation process preclude some people from getting colonoscopies, and there are too few ga... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2516051 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:44:31 +0100 2516051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2516052&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FyFU8-i8T_6Y%2Fstudy_suggests_link_between_longevity_an   While past research has shown that the "Mediterranean" diet improves chances for living longer, a group of researchers from Boston and Greece have, in the first study of its kind, investigated the importance of individual diet components and their impact on longevity. The researchers reviewed data collected from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition, a study that included 23,349 healthy Greek men and women. They followed participants for 8.5 years, specifically looking at their diets and how closely they adhered to a traditional Mediterranean diet.At the beginning of the study, participants completed questionnaires asking about their diet and lifestyle. They were also periodically interviewed throughout the study period. Their diets received a score of 0 to 10... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2516052 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:24:18 +0100 2516052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490190&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fozr935zGw3Y%2Fgenome_of_ips_cells_successfully_edited_  "Countless" attempts have been made to edit human stem cells. Yet according to Linzhao Cheng, Ph.D., an associate professor of gynecology and obstetrics and member of the Johns Hopkins Institute of Cell Engineering, "To date, only about six genes have been successfully targeted or edited in human stem cells. That's just not efficient enough if we want to move disease research and therapy forward."Moving disease research forward is precisely what researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have done. As reported in Cell Stem Cell, the team of scientists has successfully edited the "genome of human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), making it possible for the future development of patient-specific stem cell therapies." The researchers modified a gene known to cause a rare bl... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490190 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:25:04 +0100 2490190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490191&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FZeBdAEPdkZ8%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation1 Pam Smith, MD, Director of the Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine Fellowhship discusses this comprehensive, two-year program . To view the video, click here. Modules I and VIII of the Fellowship will be presented at the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Appliations for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California, September 9-12, 2009. For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. (Source: WorldHealth.net) WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490191 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:20:14 +0100 2490191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490192&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FPQdrojBQW5Y%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_16 Week of June 21, 2009 Eugene Shippen, MD Medical Staff for The Reading Hospital and Medical Center Dr. Shippen is Board Certified in Family Practice with 33 years experience in actual practice. For the last 15 years of practice, he has focused on the endocrine changes in men, particularly testosterone deficiency and methods of testosterone replacement. He is a member of The Endocrine Society, a faculty member of The Endocrine Societys Second Annual Andropuase Consensus Committee, 2001, and co-author of the Guidelines for Treatment of Testosterone Deficiency that summarized the committees conclusions.Dr. Shippen is also the author of The Testosterone Syndrome. Throughout the U.S. and internationally, he is a highly sought speaker on the subjects of testosterone deficiency and treatment. At... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490192 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:53:02 +0100 2490192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490193&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FHp2OqGWjcd8%2Fhigh_resolution_x-ray_imaging_may_help_d  Current brain imaging capabilities lack the resolution required to locate tiny amyloid beta plaques, which form in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. To overcome this obstacle, scientists from Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a highly detailed X-ray machine that combines micro-computed tomography with diffraction-enhanced imaging. For their study, the researchers used the technique on mouse models to image the same amyloid beta plaques found in Alzheimer's patients. The high-resolution imaging capabilities outperformed traditional MRI. In fact, as the researchers noted, "The X-ray images were amazing, but the dose is too high to be used in humans to study Alzheimer's."Being able to take a closer look at the tiny plaques will be able to tell researchers much more than wh... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490193 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:28:34 +0100 2490193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490194&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F5mgRnyxvMBU%2Fresearchers_believe_genetic_mutations_ca   Caenorhabditis Elegans or C. Elegans for short are quickly becoming a favorite organism for studying the genetics of longevity. These extremely simple and easy-to-incubate life form models many vital genetic aspects and as a result, has been used in everything from cancer studies to biological computing prototypes. And in fact, researchers have already conducted experiments in which enhancing the genetic integrity of bioengineered worms and improving their resistance to natural enemies has greatly extended their lifespan. Now, in a dramatic finding to be published in the journal Nature, researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Molecular Biology have found that "certain genetic mutations known to extend the life span of the C. elegans roundworm induce morta... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490194 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:45:22 +0100 2490194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490195&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fp6RciU3LnY0%2Fgrowth_hormones_yield_positive_changes_f   Scientists have good news for people with adult GH deficiency (AGHD). According to research presented at the Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting, treatment with growth hormones dramatically improved body composition and serum levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in a dose-responsive manner in AGHD patients. In addition, serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol decreased in both low- and high-dose GH-treated groups, but showed a significant increase only in the group treated with high-dose hormone replacement therapy.The findings came from a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study that included 96 Japanese patients aged 18 to 64 years with severe AGHD, including 68 with childhood-onset and 26 with adult-onset AGHD. The researchers also conducted a 48-week ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490195 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:56:12 +0100 2490195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490196&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FkJSUDzBoOQk%2Fprogress_being_made_on_the_development_o   Dr. Mohamed Rahaman, director of the Center for Bone and Tissue Repair and Regeneration at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and his colleagues are making progress on the development of more natural bone replacement materials. Specifically, the researchers are working on a "bio-active glass" for the repair of hard and soft tissues. Like its name implies, bio-active glass combines glass with organic materials to create a replacement that can eventually become part of the bone. Dr. Roger Brown, a professor of biological science and associate of Dr. Rahaman, describes it much like work that is done to repair a building's foundation. "To make sure the building doesn't collapse while work is being done, scaffolding is used. When the work is completed, the scaffolding that wa... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490196 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:53:59 +0100 2490196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490197&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FDb-F1BapcnA%2Fnew_model_to_investigate_cancer_stem_cel   How exactly do cancer cells originate? For decades, scientists have debated this question, weighing in on two competing theories. One theory is founded on the idea that all tumor cells are the same and as such, each has the same capacity to divide and form new tumors. The second theory suggests that only a few select cells -- cancer stem cells -- have the power to form new tumors. Over the past ten years, scientists have successfully isolated a variety of cancer stem cells -- including leukemia, brain and breast cancer cells. The belief today is that eventually, scientists will be able to trace back all cancers to their stem cells. However, it is difficult to find and target stem cells since only a small percentage of the cells in a tumor are stem cells. The cells can lay dormant - and... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490197 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:58:26 +0100 2490197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490198&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FnmmalsHp1h0%2Fsimple_blood_test_can_help_determine_per   Five years ago, a critical discovery in the understanding of cellular aging was made by researchers from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Through their research, they learned that expression of a key tumor suppressor protein -- p16INK4a - dramatically increases in most mammalian organs with the aging of cells and tissue. Now, a new study conducted by the same team of researchers has shown that p16INK4a is also present in human blood and is strongly associated with aging and such behaviors as tobacco use and physical inactivity, both of which are known to accelerate the aging process. Moreover, the researchers have been able to develop a simple blood test capable of detecting p16INK4a, which is present in T-lymphocytes. Their r... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490198 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:40:43 +0100 2490198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2490199&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FutO9rbkzNo4%2Fidentification_of_five_genetic_markers_c   In prior research, investigators from Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine had found that genetic variations in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-g (PPARG) gene were associated with the metabolism and biological effects of a class of insulin-sensitizing drugs called thiazolidinediones (TZDs). (TZDs are used to treat type 2 diabetes by directly and indirectly affecting adipose tissue and muscle to improve insulin sensitivity. Such TZD drugs as Actos can significantly lower the incidence of diabetes in people at risk, potentially preventing the disease.) While the researchers knew that the genetic variations in the PPARG gene contributed to the therapeutic response associated with TZD, the variati... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2490199 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:58:16 +0100 2490199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478692&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FdZaic7gHkmg%2Fhome_use_wrinkle_removal_laser_device_re   Earlier this month, Palomar, a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, became the first company to receive 510(k) over-the-counter clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new patented laser device that can be used in the home for the treatment of periorbital wrinkles. FDA clearance allows Palomar to market and sell the device directly to consumers without a prescription. The device, which was developed by Palomar and completed together with Johnson and Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., is considered a major breakthrough in the aesthetic device industry. "The professional treatment of fine lines and wrinkles using lasers has been well established and proven to be safe and effective for years in the doctors' office using ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478692 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:05:53 +0100 2478692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478693&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FTQEhV_HE-Nw%2Fnew_method_for_delivering_gene_therapy_d   New approaches to treating lung cancer are of great interest, particularly since the disease causes more deaths than any other type of cancer. And common therapies, such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, are ineffective in people with advanced stages of the disease. Moreover, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lung cancer places a $9 billion burden on the U.S. economy every year.One new therapy is gaining international attention. In mouse trials, researchers from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Korea have successfully employed a vaporized viral vector to deliver a cancer-inhibiting molecule directly to lung tissue. "Aerosol delivery targets the lungs specifically and represents a noninvasive alternative for targeting genes to the lung... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478693 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:26:52 +0100 2478693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478694&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FcDaMNAwff_8%2Fthis_weeks_anti-aging_video_presentation Testosterone deficiency in men was almost unstudied and unpromoted until Viagra arrived and men came out of the closet. Previously doctors had been told there was no such thing as the male menopause and that the changes associated with testosterone deficiency such as loss of muscle mass, decreased strength, stamina and libido were all normal aging changes. Dr Shippen discusses further the problems associated with testosterone deficiency and what can be done to improve them, click here.At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Dr. Shippen will be presenting a special workshop entitled, ADVANCED HORMONE REPLACEMENT FOR AGING MEN: REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPROACHES AND SUCCESSFUL TREATMENTS on Thursday, September 10, 2009, in San Jose California. This s... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478694 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:09:47 +0100 2478694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478695&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FMYVvXkCtsrQ%2Fbreastfeeding_beneficial_for_women_with_   Doctors do not recommend that women with multiple sclerosis (MS) undergo treatment of their disease with immunomodulatory drugs during pregnancy or lactation. As a result, women have had to choose between breastfeeding and resuming treatment with the drugs after births -- a difficult decision for many. Thanks to a study recently conducted by investigators from Stanford University, new moms with MS who want to breastfeed, but are concerned that it might cause their disease to relapse, can rest a bit easier. The study, which was published in the June 8 issue of Archives of Neurology, has found that nearly two-thirds of women with MS who breastfed exclusively for two months or more, but were not taking their MS medications, did not experience a relapse of their disease during breastfeeding... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478695 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:59:35 +0100 2478695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478696&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F0YQAl3LMAzg%2Fwhos_who_in_anti-aging_and_regenerative_15 Week of June 15, 2009Dipnarine Maharaj, MD Dr. Dipnarine Maharaj is the Medical Director and founder of the South Florida Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Institute, one of the few completely outpatient bone marrow/stem cell transplant facilities in the country. He was also involved in the establishment of bone marrow/ stem cell transplant programs at the University of Miami and for other communities in Florida. He has been involved with clinical research studies using stem cells in the areas of cardiac regeneration, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer treatments. Most recently, he has secured an Investigator-initiated IND from the FDA to study a novel treatment of solid tumors using only healthy white blood cells. His innovative approach to medicine has earned him international recog... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478696 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:56:09 +0100 2478696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478697&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FJOQgaKrU56c%2Fa_weekly_diet_of_curry_may_help_prevent_   Scientists believe that amyloid plaques, which are found in the brains of Alzheimer's sufferers, contribute to the degradation of the wiring in brain cells, eventually causing such symptoms of dementia as memory loss and mental impairment. Now researchers from Duke University of North Carolina say that a key ingredient in curry -- curcumin, which is a component of the spice turmeric -- binds to those plaques, preventing their harmful spread and helping prevent the onset of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. They suggest that eating curry two or three times a week can lower the risk of dementia, and point out that Indian communities with a diet rich in curcumin have a low incidence of Alzheimer's. The researchers are currently testing the impact of higher dose of curry to see if t... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478697 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:08:08 +0100 2478697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478698&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FcXEV52BL5s0%2Fdevelopment_of_new_mouse_model_of_parkin   Past attempts to create a mouse model for Parkinson's disease capable of reproducing the movement impairments and degenerative brain changes associated with the human form of the disease have failed, due to technological limitations. Now for the first time, scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have successfully taken advantage of a new transgenesis technology called BAC (bacterial artificial chromosome) to create a mouse model of Parkinson's. By using the BAC technology to insert large DNA fragments into the genome, senior author Dr. Chenjian Li, assistant professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College, and his colleagues were able to successfully introduce a mutant form of the LRRK2 gene -- the most common genetic cause of Parkinson's - into the mouse's genome. The rese... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478698 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:36:14 +0100 2478698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478699&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FgRl98xu2_Zo%2Fnovel_approach_to_preventing_obesity_dis   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 25 percent of American adults and more than 15 percent of children and teenagers are obese. Many major medical problems, premature deaths and skyrocketing healthcare costs can be attributed, in part, to the growing obesity epidemic. Now researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, working together with colleagues at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, have discovered a unique approach to understanding metabolism, which could lead to understanding how to control and prevent obesity. Specifically, the researcher team, led by chemical and biomolecular engineering professor James Liao and associate professor of human genetics and pediatrics Katrina Dipple, constructed a... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478699 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:50:06 +0100 2478699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478700&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FZ2JUs-fOu14%2Fmaca_--_the_new_darling_in_the_research_   Long before history was ever recorded, the maca vegetable had been used to increase stamina. In fact, Inca warriors ate the root before going into battle. The ancient Andes mountain dwellers also knew about the ability of maca to rebuild systems in the body, keeping it on an even keel and helping highlanders thrive at high altitudes.Today, it is the "new darling" in the research lab. Italian scientists recently showed that maca increases both general and sexual well-being in patients with mild erectile dysfunction (ED). The researchers conducted a double-blind clinical trial involving 50 men. Half received maca; the other half received a placebo. While both groups reported a significant increase in their erectile function scores and psychological performance scores at the 12-week measur... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478700 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:37:39 +0100 2478700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478701&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2Fv0-EnEn6Gvg%2Fcommon_genetic_mutation_key_to_why_some_   Researchers have long known that many cancerous tumors, including prostate cancer, endometrial cancer, melanoma and certain aggressive brain tumors, have a genetic mutation capable of inactivating PTEN, a tumor suppressor. The PTEN gene produces a protein that is found in almost all tissues within the body. It is this protein that acts as a tumor suppressor by preventing cells from growing and dividing too rapidly. Those tumors with the PTEN mutation are often resistant to radiation therapy. The reason why has alluded scientists - until now. Washington University School of Medicine researchers have solved this mystery, discovering that PTEN-deficient cells have "defective checkpoints." As they describe in an article to be published in the July 15, 2009 issue of Cell Cycle, cells go thro... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478701 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:29:05 +0100 2478701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2470574&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FPIoBUFBfVEQ%2Fnew_dysport_may_exhibit_longer_lasting_s   Medicis Aesthetics has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its new "wrinkler relaxer," branded DysportTM. According to the manufacturer claims, clinical studies and patient reports have shown that Dysport may last up to eight months compared to Botox, which typically lasts four to six months. This is particularly significant, as one of the primary complaints with Botox is its "staying power." Patients often experience "injection fatigue" because they typically require four injections of Botox per year - an added expense many people are finding difficult to justify in today's economy. As the manufacturer notes in a press release, with Dysport injections lasting longer, patients should only need half the amount of Botox treatments, reducing their costs. Moreov... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2470574 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:59:40 +0100 2470574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2470575&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fworldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F0sqjtB3heL4%2Fcolorectal_cancer_rates_rise_most_dramat A team of researchers, including Rebecca L. Siegel, manager of surveillance information in the department of surveillance and health policy research at the American Cancer Society, conducted a study of colorectal cancer rates in people younger than 50. Siegel and her colleagues evaluated data collected on approximately 11,000 men and 9,800 women younger than 50 taken from 13 U.S. cancer registries that tracked information from 1992 through 2005. They found that colorectal cancer rates among the men increased 1.5 percent a year, with rates slightly higher -- at 1.6 percent a year -- for women younger than 50. Non-Hispanic white adults were especially at risk: rates rose 3.5 percent a year among men and 2.9 percent a year among women. This compares to overall annual rates across all categori... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2470575 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:23:20 +0100 2470575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2465514&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FVNgwuoh4PWg%2Fdoor-to-angioplasty_recommendation_the_s   Current quality improvement initiatives, such as the Door-to-Balloon Alliance, have been established to achieve a "hospital-door-to-angioplasty-time" of 90 minutes or less. Several hospitals have been able to successfully push beyond this benchmark and have achieved median door-to-balloon times close to 60 minutes. However, little data has existed  on whether there are incremental benefits by achieving further reductions beyond 90 minutes - until now. The Yale University School of Medicine conducted a study to evaluate the association between door-to-balloon time and mortality in hospital in patients undergoing angioplasty, a procedure in which a catheter with a balloon is inserted into the main artery and inflated to clear the blockage. The researchers reviewed data on 43,801 acute ca... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2465514 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:31:05 +0100 2465514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2465515&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FUrzlA5n7L58%2Fcanada_initiates_major_long-term_study_o   Approximately 50,000 Canadians ages 45-85 will be selected randomly from across Canada to participate in a new long-term study of adult development and aging designed to help officials increase their understanding of common health problems affecting seniors. The study - the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) - will provide much more than a brief snapshot of the adult Canadian population, allowing researchers to "critically examine health transitions and trajectories over a longer period of time." Unlike most longitudinal studies that focus on one condition only or on people over 65, the CLSA is the first of its kind to include middle aged adults - and the first of its kind to collect information on social and economical retirement factors in additon to clincial and biological m... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2465515 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:57:15 +0100 2465515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2465516&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2F8XM8RgLZbGQ%2Fimplantable_device_may_ultimately_provid   To date, biopsies are the standard for diagnosing cancer. However, they provide only a snapshot in time of the tumor's growth. Now for the first time, scientists from MIT have developed an implantable device that was used to successfully track a tumor marker in mice for a period of one month. The hope is that one day, such a device could provide invaluable minute-by-minute information on whether a tumor is growing or shrinking, how well it may be responding to treatment and whether it is about to metastasize. It may also be used to monitor chemotherapy agents, enabling doctors to determine whether cancer drugs are adequately reaching the tumors. In addition, the device may also be designed to measure pH (acidity) or oxygen levels, which reveal tumor metabolism and how well or poorly the... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2465516 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:27:27 +0100 2465516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2465517&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FkdNPfI09GtY%2Fan_ovarian_cancer_relapse_test_does_not_   Women who have had ovarian cancer typically undergo routine blood testing every three months that measures levels of a protein called CA125. The test is used to detect the recurrence of the disease before symptoms appear, so that patients can decide if they wish to begin chemotherapy earlier. However, a new study conducted in 10 countries, including Britain, has found that earlier detection in women who have already had the disease does not help them live longer. The researchers compared 265 women who had begun chemotherapy after finding that their CA125 levels had risen against 264 women who had waited until symptoms appeared to begin chemo. On average the women in the first group had undergone chemotherapy five months earlier. The researchers found that overall median survival rates f... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2465517 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:53:22 +0100 2465517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2460156&cid=s_38579_18_f&fid=38579&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWorldhealth_full%2F%7E3%2FT5pFjIqzHbQ%2Fimprovements_in_learning_diminish_during   Researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles conducted a four-year study of 2,362 women between the ages of 42 and 52 to determine how the transition to menopause affects the learning process. As the researchers report in the May 26, 2009 issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, three tests were administered on each participant: to test verbal memory, working memory and to measure the speed that information is processed. Each woman was tested at four different stages of transition to menopause: pre-menopausal (no change in periods), early peri-menopause (some irregularities), late peri-menopause (no period for 3 to 11 months) and post-menopause, (no periods for 12 months). While study participants ... WorldHealth.net info http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2460156 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:54:33 +0100 2460156