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Stem cells instead of hip replacement
Posted on 2009-09-04 17:32:29 in Bone and Dental | Longevity and Age Management | Stem Cell Research | Stem Cell Research | Surgery |
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. Continue reading…
1940's drug targets bowel cancer gene
Posted on 2009-09-04 16:48:28 in Cancer | Drug Trends | Genetic Research | Genetics in Disease | Longevity and Age Management |
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. Continue reading…
High blood pressure a risk factor in memory problems
Posted on 2009-09-03 11:29:09 in Brain and Mental Performance | Cardio-Vascular | Longevity and Age Management |
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. Continue reading…
Common bacteria linked to colon cancer
Posted on 2009-09-03 10:51:56 in Cancer | GI-Digestive | Longevity and Age Management |
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. Continue reading…
Mediterranean diet pill may protect heart
Posted on 2009-09-02 15:54:17 in Cardio-Vascular | Dietary Supplementation | Longevity and Age Management | Nutrition |
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. Continue reading…
Healthy aspirin users take note
Posted on 2009-09-02 15:10:54 in Cardio-Vascular | Longevity and Age Management |
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. Continue reading…
Malignant melanoma may respond to breast cancer drug
Posted on 2009-09-01 21:47:19 in Cancer | Genetic Research | Genetics in Disease | Longevity and Age Management |
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. Continue reading…
New gene therapy vector delivers therapeutic genes
Posted on 2009-09-01 21:09:19 in Cancer | Genetic Research | Genetics in Disease | Longevity and Age Management |
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. Continue reading…
Teflon-coated donor cells fight diabetes
Posted on 2009-09-01 12:44:18 in Diabetes | Immune System | Longevity and Age Management | Organ Transplant | Stem Cell Research | Stem Cell Research |
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. Continue reading…
Hormone replacement therapy lowers risk of colorectal cancer
Posted on 2009-08-31 22:47:12 in Cancer | Hormone Replacement Therapy | Longevity and Age Management | Women's Health |
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. Continue reading…
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