MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'folate'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140183&cid=t_105273_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fpenns-genetically-modified-t-cells-create-antitumor-effect-in-mice-with-folate-positive-ovarian-cancer-clinical-trial-pending%2F In a recent issue of Cancer Research, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania showed for the first time that engineered human T cells can eradicate deadly human ovarian cancer in immune-deficient mice. A clinical trial involving the modified T cells is expected to be announced within the next few months. In a recent issue of Cancer Research, Daniel [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140183 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:50:23 +0100 5140183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349659&cid=t_105273_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F14%2Fcaris-life-sciences-launches-molecular-profiling-service-for-ovarian-cancer-patients%2F Caris Life Sciences announces the launch of a new molecular profiling service for ovarian cancer patients Caris Life Sciences, Inc. (Caris), a leading biosciences company focused on enabling precise and personalized healthcare through the highest quality anatomic pathology, molecular profiling, and blood-based diagnostic services, announced the launch of a new, Caris Target Now™ molecular profile [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349659 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:11:53 +0100 4349659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416282&cid=t_105273_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fcerafolinnac-medical-food.html FDA approved as a medical food. for the treatment of early memory loss including Alzheimer's disease. This has to do with vitamin B-12 and Folate which we have all heard of. In fact when a doctor does a workup for Dementia one of the reversible causes of dementia is a deficiency in these vitamins. It is treatable, that's why it is considered reversible, clinically it looks a lot like Alzheimer's. This is some of the blood-work the doctor orders when doing a dementia workup. Now people that have enough and normal levels of these vitamins still get Alzheimer's. Taking extra amounts of these vitamins does not stop or cure Alzheimer's. But it does show some promise in providing some cognitive benefit.Much of the issue of B-12 and folate and cognitive decline has to do with metabolizing homocys... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimer's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416282 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:15:00 +0100 3416282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899003&cid=t_105273_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F15%2Ftreating-depression-and-folate-deficiency-with-medical-foods%2F Midweek Mental Greening First and foremost, I should offer a disclaimer for this post: The scientific media briefing I watched this morning, “Feeding the Brain to Help Manage Depression: The Role of Medical Foods,” was presented by Rakesh Jain, M.D., M.P.H., the Director of Psychiatric Drug Research at R/D Clinical Research Center in Lake Jackson, TX and Teodoro Bottiglieri, Ph.D. of the Baylor Institute of Metabolic Disease, and sponsored by Pamlab, a pharmaceutical company specializing in prescription medical foods. Neither PsychCentral.com nor myself is affiliated with Pamlab or Deplin, the new medical food discussed during the briefing. Now that that’s out of the way, on to the more interesting stuff. “Can we feed the brain to regulate mood disorders?” If you had no exper... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899003 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:25:21 +0100 2899003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202581&cid=t_105273_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F20%2Fendocyte-begins-phase-ii-clinical-trial-of-ec145-for-treatment-of-women-with-platinum-resistant-ovarian-cancer%2F “Endocyte Inc. has announced the initiation of a randomized Phase II clinical study of the company’s investigational drug EC145 in women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The phase II trial, also called the “PRECEDENT study,” will evaluate the efficacy and safety of EC145 when administered in combination with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD). …The PRECEDENT study will [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202581 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:35:15 +0100 2202581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1780127&cid=t_105273_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F387263580%2F This article was written by Pascale Michelon, Ph. D., for SharpBrains. Dr. Michelon, Copyright 2008. Dr. Michelon has a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and has worked as a Research Scientist at Washington University in Saint Louis, in the Psychology Department. She conducted several research projects to understand how the brain makes use of visual information and memorizes facts. She is now an Adjunct Faculty at Washington University, and teaches Memory Workshops in numerous retirement communities in the St Louis area. More articles on the topic: - A Multi-Pronged Approach to Brain Health - Overview of Nutritional Supplements and Brain Fitness Alzheimers, Alzheimers risk, Antioxidants, berries, brain diet, Brain health, citrus fruits, cocoa, Corrada, Curcumin, dark chocolate, DHA, enhance me... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1780127 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:05:57 +0100 1780127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1048755&cid=t_105273_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F190060954%2F According to a new study in mice (led by Zhenhua Liu from Tufts University), moderate deficiency of folate, riboflavin, and vitamins B6 and B12 together may promote the risk of DNA damage and increase the risk of colorectal cancers. The researchers, led by Zhenhua Liu from Tufts University, studied the Wnt pathway - a cellular signalling pathway linked to more than 85 per cent of colon cancers - and found that mild depletion of all four B vitamins was needed to promote the risk of tumour formation. Previously, studies have suggested that folate deficiency alone may promote the risk of colorectal cancer. The new research suggests a more complex interaction. However, the subject of folate and colorectal cancer is controversial, however, with some studies reporting that the B-vitamin may in f... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1048755 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:41:15 +0100 1048755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=782963&cid=t_105273_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F06%2Favocado-a-natural-cure-for-your-heart%2F Filed under: DietAvocados are a pretty trendy vegetable (or is it a fruit?) these days. Not only that, but it's really good for you. While avocados are fairly high in fat for a produce item (there's about 15% of your recommended daily intake in 1,) it's a trade-off because they have lots of vitamins, including Vitamins B, E and K, and they also have important nutrients like potassium and folate.For the heart conscious, avocados can help regulate your cholesterol and blood pressure, according to this article. Furthermore, the folate in avocados can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. So if you like avocados, eat up! I personally can't stand them on their own, so I'll be enjoying some home-made guacamole or trying to hide some in a salad or sandwich.Read | Perm... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=782963 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 782963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=734011&cid=t_105273_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fthis-week-in-nejm.html So I have been reading about how the new article in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that BRCA gene mutations are not worse than sporadic breast cancers due to non-BRCA mutations.If you look at the article you will see that there are many reasons why this is flawed thinking. But more importnatly it flies in the face of another study which actually showed and increased risk in worse outcomes with BRCA1 mutations.So on closer inspection what was the NEJM article about?They took all breast cancer specimens available in Israel's National Healthcare repository and looked for 3 I repeat 3 FOUNDER MUTATIONS....... This immediately makes the study invalid to comparison on women who have non ashkenazi mutations, especially if they are not founder mutations.Secondly they analyzed outcomes r... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=734011 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:20:00 +0100 734011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675554&cid=t_105273_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Ftips-from-the-aha-on-how-to-avoid-congenital-heart-defects%2F Filed under: Prevention, American Heart AssociationGetting pregnant and having a baby is a wonderful and magical experience, but it can also be a little stressful as expecting parents worry about living healthy lifestyles and making sure the growing baby is going to be born healthy. But the American Heart Association has made things a little simpler by releasing these 4 tips to help avoid congenital heart defects: Talk with your doctor preconception. Prospective mothers can be checked for any number of health conditions, like diabetes and influenza, and helped to get it under control before getting pregnant. Women should take a daily multivitamin with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid, as this is important for the normal growth of the fetus and has been shown to help prevent hear... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675554 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487398&cid=t_105273_122_f&fid=35065&url=http%3A%2F%2Feideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Ffolate-go-green-for-your-mind.html In a recent study, Netherlands researchers found seniors receiving three years of folate supplementation (800 micrograms per day) had better performance on tests of global cognitive function, memory, rate of information processing, and sensorimotor speed (No effects were seen on verbal fluency). Other new studies suggest that folate could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, hypertension (especially in women), and age-related hearing loss. Folates are present in dark green leafy vegetables (romaine lettuce better than iceberg), beans, and folate-supplemented grains. Folate Improves Cognitive FunctionMore Folate, Less Alzheimer's DiseaseFolate May Slow Age-Related Hearing LossFolate and HypertensionFolate in FoodsWikipedia: Romaine LettuceTechnorati tags: health, diet, memory,... Eide Neurolearning Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487398 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:02:00 +0100 487398