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Schizophrenia linked to lack of Vitamin D: study

Researchers at Queensland Brain Institute have found that babies born with low vitamin D levels are twice as likely to develop schizophrenia later in life. This could mean that it may be possible to prevent schizophrenia, which affects almost 200,000 Australians.

7 Sep 2010

Morning sickness treatment still elusive: Review

According to experts we are nowhere near establishing safe and effective ways to treat morning sickness. Since the Thalidomide disaster in 1960’s that led to severe birth defects in the infants, this area of research is scary and less explored by many researchers. Despite its name, the vomiting and nausea of morning sickness can occur at any time of the day and affect about half of pregnant women. Between 70% and 85% of women will experience nausea during pregnancy, with about half suffering vomiting. Around 2% will experience it so badly they need to be hospitalised.

7 Sep 2010

Bayer Consumer Care introduces One A Day Menopause Formula to help address hot flashes

September is Menopause Awareness Month and women starting the transition into menopause have more information and resources than ever to start taking control of their menopause symptoms. Bayer Consumer Care now introduces One A Day® Menopause Formula, a complete multivitamin with soy isoflavones to help address hot flashes and mild mood changes.

7 Sep 2010

RA synthetic derivative 4-HPR's ability to induce tumour cell death

Retinoic acid (RA), a natural derivative of vitamin A, is the basis of a number of treatments against cancer. Nevertheless, it has certain disadvantages, such as the possibility of the appearance of retinoic acid syndrome, present in 25 % of cases and which can lead to death. The development of 4-HPR, a synthetic derivative of RA, has meant a considerable advance due to its greater efficacy compared to its predecessor.

7 Sep 2010

Consumption of vended foods develop poor diet quality in children: Research

School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes and coronary artery disease, according to research from the University of Michigan Medical School.

3 Sep 2010

Hardy Diagnostics releases chemical-free AloeSafe sanitizer

Hardy Diagnostics, an FDA licensed and ISO certified biomedical firm, is pleased to announce the release of AloeSafe, a hand sanitizer that contains aloe vera, vitamin E, and lavender oil. Unlike most alcohol based hand sanitizers, AloeSafe is free from potentially harmful ingredients.

3 Sep 2010

European Menopause and Andropause Society's position statements on post-reproductive health of women

Elsevier announced today the publication of four important position statements from the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on common management problems in the post-reproductive health of women. The statements cover the management of the menopause in the context of obesity, epilepsy, endometriosis and premature ovarian failure. Each statement has summary recommendations as a quick aid for the busy clinician.

3 Sep 2010

Vended foods and beverages linked to obesity, diabetes and coronary artery disease risk in school children

School children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes and coronary artery disease, according to research from the University of Michigan Medical School.

3 Sep 2010

Avoidance of fluoride reduces anemia in pregnant women and decreases pre-term births

Fluoride avoidance reduced anemia in pregnant women, decreased pre-term births and enhanced babies' birth-weight, concludes leading fluoride expert, AK Susheela and colleagues, in a study published in Current Science (May 2010).

3 Sep 2010

XARELTO achieves net clinical benefit in treatment of patients with DVT

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals today announced that XARELTO (rivaroxaban), a novel anti-clotting therapy, achieved improvement in net clinical benefit in a study looking at treatment of patients with deep vein thrombosis. DVT is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs, that partially or totally blocks the flow of blood.

2 Sep 2010

Moderate consumption of coffee benefits aortic distensibility in hypertensive elderly individuals

A detailed study conducted by a team from the University of Athens on the Aegean island of Ikaria has demonstrated that moderate consumption of coffee by hypertensive elderly individuals can lead to improvements in aortic distensibility. Distensibility is a measure of the elasticity of arteries, and low levels have long been recognised as an indicator of atherosclerosis and a reliable predictor of future cardiovascular events.

2 Sep 2010

High vitamin D level improves survival rate in heart failure patients: Study

Survival rates in heart failure patients with reduced levels of vitamin D are lower than in patients with normal levels. This is the finding of a major study carried out at University Medical Center, Groningen, Netherlands. Results also suggest that low levels of vitamin D are associated with activation of the Renin Angiotensin System (RAS - a pivotal regulatory system in heart failure) and an altered cytokine profile.

2 Sep 2010

Unpleasant short term side-effects of sunburn dont put off sun-seeking Brits

The research - commissioned by Superdrug and Cancer Research UK as part of their joint campaign to encourage people to enjoy the sun safely this summer - highlights the worrying lengths sun-seeking Brits are prepared to go to in search of a tan.

31 Aug 2010

Nutritional recommendations for management of sarcopenia published

Nutritional recommendations for the management of sarcopenia -- also described as age-related muscle and functional loss -- were published this past week in the clinical publication, Journal of American Medical Directors Association.

31 Aug 2010

Phase 3 AVERROES trial reveals apixaban effective for atrial fibrillation patients unsuitable for warfarin

The phase 3 AVERROES (Apixaban Versus Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) to Prevent Strokes) trial, designed to show the superiority of apixaban over aspirin for the prevention of stroke or systemic embolism in high-risk atrial fibrillation patients unsuitable for treatment with a vitamin K antagonist (warfarin), was terminated early following a recommendation from the Data Monitoring Committee.

31 Aug 2010

Data monitoring committee recommends early termination following impressive results of AVERROES study

The data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for the conventional treatment of warfarin, has recommended early termination of this study. The decision came after repeated review and careful consideration of all efficacy and safety data.

31 Aug 2010

Phase 3 EINSTEIN-DVT clinical trial data can transform deep vein thrombosis treatment

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, announced today that the investigational, oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban successfully demonstrated non-inferiority compared to the standard of care for the prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with acute symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT), with a comparable safety profile.

31 Aug 2010

Asia-Pacific convention on osteoporosis management

Clinicians, researchers and allied health professionals with an interest in osteoporosis and its prevention, diagnosis and management, are invited to convene in Singapore for the IOF Regionals - 1st Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting from December 10-13, 2010.

30 Aug 2010

Research: Impact of seafood components on human health

Seafood has an enormous potential to promote health. At the same time the opportunities for innovation and value creation are huge. Knowledge and documentation are the keys to success.

27 Aug 2010

Kiehl's to introduce Photo-Age Corrector for treating UV damage on skin

With Labor Day fast-approaching and the summer sun almost a thing of the past, women and men across the United States will be in search of fall's must-have skin renewal system to repair and reverse UV damage.

27 Aug 2010

Vitamin D News and Research

Latest Vitamin D News and Research

Schizophrenia linked to lack of Vitamin D: study

Morning sickness treatment still elusive: Review

Bayer Consumer Care introduces One A Day Menopause Formula to help address hot flashes

RA synthetic derivative 4-HPR's ability to induce tumour cell death

Consumption of vended foods develop poor diet quality in children: Research

Hardy Diagnostics releases chemical-free AloeSafe sanitizer

European Menopause and Andropause Society's position statements on post-reproductive health of women

Vended foods and beverages linked to obesity, diabetes and coronary artery disease risk in school children

Avoidance of fluoride reduces anemia in pregnant women and decreases pre-term births

XARELTO achieves net clinical benefit in treatment of patients with DVT

Moderate consumption of coffee benefits aortic distensibility in hypertensive elderly individuals

High vitamin D level improves survival rate in heart failure patients: Study

Unpleasant short term side-effects of sunburn dont put off sun-seeking Brits

Nutritional recommendations for management of sarcopenia published

Phase 3 AVERROES trial reveals apixaban effective for atrial fibrillation patients unsuitable for warfarin

Data monitoring committee recommends early termination following impressive results of AVERROES study

Phase 3 EINSTEIN-DVT clinical trial data can transform deep vein thrombosis treatment

Asia-Pacific convention on osteoporosis management

Research: Impact of seafood components on human health

Kiehl's to introduce Photo-Age Corrector for treating UV damage on skin

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