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Fibre rich diet and healthy lifestyle prevents bowel cancer

According to leading researchers there is more evidence than ever before that fiber-rich foods prevent bowel cancer. They analyzed the most up-to-date research on the disease and said there is now “convincing” evidence that foods containing fiber can offer protection. An earlier 2007 concluded that dietary fiber “probably” cuts the risk of the disease but this new analysis is stronger they say. New evidence includes research that says three servings a day of cereal fiber and whole grains reduce the risk.

24 May 2011

Patient accrual complete in Provectus PH-10 Phase 2C clinical trial for treatment of psoriasis

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development-stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed patient accrual in its Phase 2C clinical trial of PH-10 for the treatment of psoriasis. PH-10, an aqueous hydrogel formulation of Rose Bengal disodium for topical administration to the skin, is being studied for the treatment of cutaneous skin disorders, specifically psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

24 May 2011

Nanoscopic findings may lead to new experimental methods for early multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Laboratory studies by chemical engineers at UC Santa Barbara may lead to new experimental methods for early detection and diagnosis -- and to possible treatments -- for pathological tissues that are precursors to multiple sclerosis and similar diseases.

24 May 2011

Disaster-response planning raises challenges for mental health services, bioethicists say

Johns Hopkins University bioethicists say disaster-response planning has generally overlooked the special needs of people who suffer from pre-existing and serious mental conditions.

24 May 2011

People who have close relative with type I alcoholism react more positively to alcohol

Scientists have long known that people who have a close relative with alcohol problems themselves run an increased risk of starting to abuse alcohol. The reason for this has not been known, but a new study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides part of the answer.

24 May 2011

Israel President announces launch of new international centre for brain research

On the opening of the ILSI Biomed Israel 2011 week, President Peres has announced the launch of a new international centre in Israel, set to conduct brain research and to promote the neuro-technology field.

24 May 2011

Galectin-3 research uncovers new use for Modified Citrus Pectin in cardiovascular, heart disease

In a new important research study out of the UK, scientists found that the specific form of Modified Citrus Pectin developed by Isaac Eliaz, M.D. interrupts deadly kidney fibrosis by binding to galectin-3 molecules, decreasing the effects of inflammation and fibrosis in acute kidney injury.

24 May 2011

Scientists mimic dyskeratosis congenita through study of undifferentiated iPS cells

A rare genetic disease called dyskeratosis congenita, caused by the rapid shortening of telomeres, can be mimicked through the study of undifferentiated induced pluripotent stem cells, according to new findings from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

24 May 2011

Insight into obsessive-compulsive disorder

New scientific evidence challenges a popular conception that behaviours such as repetitive hand-washing, characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder, are carried out in response to disturbing obsessive fears.

24 May 2011

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention 'Don't Fry Day' campaign to encourage sun safety awareness

Despite skin cancer's being largely preventable, it remains by far the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are over two million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed annually, which is more than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined.

24 May 2011

3M, Radius collaborate to develop BA058 for treatment of osteoporosis

Radius Health, Inc. and 3M Drug Delivery Systems today announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of a transdermal delivery option of BA058, Radius' novel, proprietary PTHrP analog, for the treatment of osteoporosis.

24 May 2011

New faceshields offer protection to football players with amblyopia

Game-worn football faceshields are more susceptible to breaking when subjected to high-velocity impact than are new faceshields, according to recent research.

24 May 2011

Asymptomatic patients do not benefit from CT angiography screening

Coronary computed tomographic angiography, which can detect plaque buildup in heart vessels, is sometimes used as a screening tool to assess the risk for a heart attack. However, the usefulness of the test on low-risk patients who do not have coronary symptoms, such as chest pain, has been unclear.

24 May 2011

New study finds drug's side effect labeling have ballooned in size

The lists of potential side effects that accompany prescription drugs have ballooned in size, averaging 70 reactions per drug, a number that can overwhelm physicians trying to select suitable treatments for their patients, according to a new study of drug labels.

24 May 2011

Scientific evidence supports benefits of sunscreen usage to prevent skin cancer

The American Academy of Dermatology today reiterated the safety and effectiveness of sunscreens to protect against the damaging effects from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As one component of a daily sun-protection strategy, sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

24 May 2011

Transarterial embolization an effective alternative to endoscopy for acute peptic ulcer bleeding

Researchers from China report that in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding in whom endoscopy failed to control the bleeding, transarterial embolization is a safe procedure which reduces the need for surgery without increasing overall mortality and is associated with few complications.

24 May 2011

Azilsartan medoxomil-CLD phase 3 study results in systolic blood pressure presented at ASH 2011

Takeda Global Research & Development Center, Inc. U.S., today announced results from three phase 3 studies of the investigational fixed-dose combination of azilsartan medoxomil plus chlorthalidone.

24 May 2011

Fluorinated glucosamine blocks synthesis of key sugar linked to skin inflammation, cancer progression

Charles J. Dimitroff, MS, PhD and colleagues in the Dimitroff Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital, have developed a fluorinated analog of glucosamine, which, in a recent study, has been shown to block the synthesis of key carbohydrate structures linked to skin inflammation and cancer progression. These findings appear in the April 14, 2011, issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

24 May 2011

Circulation journal introduces new series on preventive cardiology, lifestyle interventions

Today, Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association launches a year-long themed series that will focus on the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

24 May 2011

Ford engineers develop car seat that can monitor driver's heartbeat

Ford engineers have developed a car seat that can monitor a driver's heartbeat, opening the door to a wealth of health, convenience and even life-saving potential.

24 May 2011

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Fibre rich diet and healthy lifestyle prevents bowel cancer

Patient accrual complete in Provectus PH-10 Phase 2C clinical trial for treatment of psoriasis

Nanoscopic findings may lead to new experimental methods for early multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Disaster-response planning raises challenges for mental health services, bioethicists say

People who have close relative with type I alcoholism react more positively to alcohol

Israel President announces launch of new international centre for brain research

Galectin-3 research uncovers new use for Modified Citrus Pectin in cardiovascular, heart disease

Scientists mimic dyskeratosis congenita through study of undifferentiated iPS cells

Insight into obsessive-compulsive disorder

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention 'Don't Fry Day' campaign to encourage sun safety awareness

3M, Radius collaborate to develop BA058 for treatment of osteoporosis

New faceshields offer protection to football players with amblyopia

Asymptomatic patients do not benefit from CT angiography screening

New study finds drug's side effect labeling have ballooned in size

Scientific evidence supports benefits of sunscreen usage to prevent skin cancer

Transarterial embolization an effective alternative to endoscopy for acute peptic ulcer bleeding

Azilsartan medoxomil-CLD phase 3 study results in systolic blood pressure presented at ASH 2011

Fluorinated glucosamine blocks synthesis of key sugar linked to skin inflammation, cancer progression

Circulation journal introduces new series on preventive cardiology, lifestyle interventions

Ford engineers develop car seat that can monitor driver's heartbeat

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