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Studies explore effects of fructose consumption on metabolic parameters in humans

New research released today from Rippe Lifestyle Institute and the University of Central Florida shows no difference between table sugar and high fructose corn syrup on weight gain or any changes in risk factors for metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. Abstracts for the two studies are the first to provide longer term prospective data exploring the effects the normal consumption of fructose has on metabolic parameters in humans.

21 Jun 2010

Achieving remission in patients lessens burden of RA on societies with aging populations: Study

Achieving disease remission in patients with rheumatoid arthritis provides superior outcomes across measures of socio-economic importance including work productivity and quality of life according to results presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy. These Austrian findings are reported in addition to improvements in measures of physical functioning, when compared with RA patients achieving low disease activity.

21 Jun 2010

Zydus Cadila receives DCGI approval to initiate Phase I clinical trial for ZYOG1

Zydus Cadila, a global healthcare provider and one of India's leading healthcare companies has received Phase I clinical trial permission from the DCGI for ZYOG1 - a novel GLP-1 agonist. Designed and developed at the Zydus Research Centre using a unique platform technology, ZYOG1 is a novel, oral, anti-diabetic molecule.

21 Jun 2010

PAS technique to predict how blood platelets respond to complex conditions found during heart attack

A team of bioengineers from the University of Pennsylvania Institute for Medicine and Engineering have trained a computer neural network model to accurately predict how blood platelets would respond to complex conditions found during a heart attack or stroke.

21 Jun 2010

Prototype drug blocks MCL-1 protein that helps tumors survive treatment: Scientists

Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have found a way to disable a common protein that often thwarts chemotherapy treatment of several major forms of cancer.

21 Jun 2010

Magic Power Coffee can dangerously lower blood pressure, warns FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Magic Power Coffee, an instant coffee product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains an active drug ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure.

21 Jun 2010

Metabolically healthy obese people appear to have protection against cardiovascular disease: Study

Obese people without metabolic risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, do not have the elevated cardiovascular risk typical of obesity, but they represent only a small percentage of the obese population, according to a long-term study. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego

21 Jun 2010

Too much tea raises the risk of rheumatoid arthritis: Study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a severely debilitating inflammatory disease of the joints is on the rise worldwide. It leads to severe pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of movement of joints like knees, wrist and even fingers. RA affects women more than men. RA occurs in people who develop a rogue immune system that attacks the tissue that lines the joint cavities called the synovium leading to degeneration of the joints and the symptoms of the disease. In 1995 36.4 per 100,000 women were diagnosed with RA whereas in 2005 the number rose to 54 per 100,000 women.

20 Jun 2010

New phase I/IIa clinical trial of AR-42 for blood cancer at OSUCCC-James

For the second time within a year, an experimental drug invented by cancer researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James) is being tested on patients in a clinical trial.

19 Jun 2010

Research findings open door to new model for health and fitness measurement

A University of Southern California study appearing in the current issue of peer-review journal, Nutrition Research reports that the user-friendly, Web-native Stayhealthy BC1 System offers clinical-grade body composition analysis comparable to the most rigorous clinical tools. According to the company, the study's findings open the door to a new, far more effective and engaging model for health and fitness measurement, reporting body composition analysis, rather than body weight or the outdated body mass index.

19 Jun 2010

End Duchenne Day to be celebrated on June 26, 2010: PPMD

Patricia A. Furlong, Founding President and CEO of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, the largest non-profit organization in the United States focused on finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, announced that the Mayor of Denver, Colorado, John W. Hickenlooper, has proclaimed June 26, 2010 "End Duchenne Day" in recognition of PPMD's 16th Annual Connect Conference. Denver is playing host to the country's largest Duchenne-specific, international conference, June 24 – 27, 2010.

19 Jun 2010

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia announces recruitment for clinical trial of robotic devices for stroke survivors

As many as half of stroke survivors lose some of their ability to move their extremities. Now specialists in rehabilitation medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center are pioneering the use of robotic devices to help them regain this function. Patients are currently being recruited for ongoing clinical research trials with the new devices.

19 Jun 2010

Justice Department files stipulated settlement agreement resolving portion of lawsuit against Erie County

The Justice Department today announced that it has filed a stipulated settlement agreement resolving a portion of its lawsuit against Erie County, N.Y., regarding the limited issue of suicide prevention and related mental health care.

19 Jun 2010

Disparity between rich, poor countries in access to biological treatments for RA

There is significant disparity between 'richer' and 'poorer' countries in terms of access to biological treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to results from a multinational study across four continents presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy. Furthermore, findings from a separate study show that RA patients report the severity of their disease in the same way, irrespective of the country where they live.

19 Jun 2010

Blind cyclists to travel from Toronto to Collingwood in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness

On Saturday, June 19th, the vision impaired community will team up with cycling enthusiasts to embark on a 140 km journey for second annual Cycle for Sight, in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

19 Jun 2010

Data shows younger, unmarried men are least aware of hypertension

Younger, unmarried men around the world are least likely to be aware of hypertension (high blood pressure) and less likely to be receiving treatment. Whereas older women, are most aware of hypertension according to data presented today at the World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions in Beijing, China.

19 Jun 2010

New insights into cancer hallmarks in induced pluripotent cells

The therapeutic potential of embryonic stem cells has been an intense focus of study and discussion in biomedical research and has resulted in technologies to produce human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). Derived by epigenetic reprogramming of human fibroblasts, these hiPSCs are thought to be almost identical to human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and provide great promise for patient-tailored regenerative medicine therapies.

19 Jun 2010

Incidence of blood based deficiencies is strong predictor of poor outcome in pSS patients: Study

For healthcare professionals diagnosing primary Sj-gren's Syndrome (pSS, an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy moisture-producing glands), the incidence of blood based deficiencies is the strongest predictor of a poor outcome in patients according to the results of a study presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy.

19 Jun 2010

CFIDS Association applauds AABB for responding to questions about safety of general blood supply

The CFIDS Association of America commends the AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banking) for its actions to protect the safety of the nation's blood supply by recommending that blood collectors actively discourage potential donors who have been diagnosed by a physician with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS, also known as chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, or CFIDS) from donating blood through the use of donor information materials made available at the donation site.

19 Jun 2010

Date set for Ryan Phua Memorial Kids' Ride, Burlingame Criterium

The 7th annual Ryan Phua Memorial Kids' Ride, featuring more than 700 kids of all ages, will once again provide one of the key highlights at the 24th annual Burlingame Criterium, set for Sunday, June 27, 2010. The race activities will fill the streets, restaurants and shops of downtown Burlingame with thousands of competitive cyclists, children, volunteers and spectators. Adding to the excitement of Ryan's Ride, the day's multiple races will culminate in a Men's pro event and a separate Women's pro event.

19 Jun 2010

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Studies explore effects of fructose consumption on metabolic parameters in humans

Achieving remission in patients lessens burden of RA on societies with aging populations: Study

Zydus Cadila receives DCGI approval to initiate Phase I clinical trial for ZYOG1

PAS technique to predict how blood platelets respond to complex conditions found during heart attack

Prototype drug blocks MCL-1 protein that helps tumors survive treatment: Scientists

Magic Power Coffee can dangerously lower blood pressure, warns FDA

Metabolically healthy obese people appear to have protection against cardiovascular disease: Study

Too much tea raises the risk of rheumatoid arthritis: Study

New phase I/IIa clinical trial of AR-42 for blood cancer at OSUCCC-James

Research findings open door to new model for health and fitness measurement

End Duchenne Day to be celebrated on June 26, 2010: PPMD

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia announces recruitment for clinical trial of robotic devices for stroke survivors

Justice Department files stipulated settlement agreement resolving portion of lawsuit against Erie County

Disparity between rich, poor countries in access to biological treatments for RA

Blind cyclists to travel from Toronto to Collingwood in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness

Data shows younger, unmarried men are least aware of hypertension

New insights into cancer hallmarks in induced pluripotent cells

Incidence of blood based deficiencies is strong predictor of poor outcome in pSS patients: Study

CFIDS Association applauds AABB for responding to questions about safety of general blood supply

Date set for Ryan Phua Memorial Kids' Ride, Burlingame Criterium

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