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Health News Digest features Sunridge International's patented 'PNT' procedure

Sunridge International's patented "PNT" procedure was the topic of discussion in one of Health News Digest's recent articles published on January 24, 2010.

27 Jan 2010

New screening technique identifies early signs of cancer

A new technique to catch cancer early has taken an important step forward thanks to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). NPL's 'phantoms' will ensure an exciting new screening technique can be relied upon by hospitals to identify early signs of cancer.

27 Jan 2010

Proteomics study reveals protein suppression makes cancers more susceptible to chemotherapy

Taxanes, a group of cancer drugs that includes paclitaxel (Taxol-) and docetaxel (Taxotere-), have become front-line therapy for a variety of metastatic cancers. But as with many chemotherapy agents, resistance can develop, a frequent problem in breast, ovarian, prostate and other cancers.

27 Jan 2010

Souvenaid slows worsening of memory difficulties in persons with mild to moderate Alzheimer's

Rush University Medical Center is leading a nationwide clinical trial of a nutritional drink to determine whether it can improve cognitive performance in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's.

27 Jan 2010

Trial results show primary care doctors are capable of helping obese patients to lose weight

Despite a general belief among physicians that extreme obesity is too difficult to treat, except with bariatric surgery, researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center have learned a substantial proportion of individuals with extreme obesity can lose 10-percent or more of their body weight through medical treatment that does not include surgery.

27 Jan 2010

New disease management initiative in Colorado aims to treat low back pain and improve patient outcomes

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that by increasing the role of the primary-care physician, the recently launched Colorado Low Back Collaborative (CLBC) aims to treat lower back issues with a more holistic view, and ultimately improve patient outcomes while lowering costs associated with the care of low back pain.

27 Jan 2010

Investigators identify new disease mechanism and therapeutic approach for lupus kidney disease

Investigators have identified a new disease mechanism and therapeutic approach for a type of advanced kidney disease that is a common cause of complications in patients with lupus. The

27 Jan 2010

Joint Commission urges hospitals to take steps to prevent pregnancy-related deaths

Pre-existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure are putting women at greater risk for death during or shortly after pregnancy, according to a Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert issued today.

27 Jan 2010

Facial and brain anomalies in holoprosencephaly related chromosome aberrations characterized

Researchers at Signature Genomic Laboratories, which performs diagnostic genetic testing of chromosome abnormalities in individuals with unexplained physical and developmental disabilities, recently characterized a broad spectrum of facial and brain anomalies in individuals with chromosome aberrations associated with holoprosencephaly.

27 Jan 2010

New technology allows faster and more accurate diagnosis of brain aneurysm

Preventing deadly ruptures of the blood vessels in the brain is the aim of a new Mayo Clinic project to help radiologists detect aneurysms with far greater speed and accuracy.

27 Jan 2010

Researchers identify new drugs to protect brain cells from neurological disease

Researchers have identified a compound that mimics one of the brain's own growth factors and can protect brain cells against damage in several animal models of neurological disease.

27 Jan 2010

USAN approves generic name "ulimorelin" for Tranzyme Pharma's TZP-101

Tranzyme Pharma today announced that the United States Adopted Name Council (USAN) has approved the generic name “ulimorelin” for Tranzyme’s novel, late-stage, prokinetic agent TZP-101. Ulimorelin, if approved, is expected to be a first-in-class drug for the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility indications in acute care (hospital-based) settings.

27 Jan 2010

Findings provide new insight into factors causing neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists at the Babraham Institute have discovered a novel survival factor whose rapid transport along nerve cells is crucial for keeping them alive. The same factor seems likely to be needed to keep our nerves healthy as we age.

27 Jan 2010

Mayo Clinic teams up with PCH to provide surgical treatment for patients with PE

Mayo Clinic is teaming up with Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH) and Pediatric Surgeons of Phoenix to provide comprehensive surgical treatment to both children and adults with pectus deformities.

27 Jan 2010

Research could help develop sophisticated treatments for Type I diabetes

New research that significantly improves our understanding of how insulin interacts with cells in the human body is published today.

27 Jan 2010

Study sheds light on cellular communication systems involved in neurodegenerative, cancer and cardiovascular diseases

Cells rely on a range of signaling systems to communicate with each other and to control their own internal workings. Scientists from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Hamburg, Germany, have now found a way to hack into a vital communications system, raising the possibility of developing new drugs to tackle disorders like neurodegeneration, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

27 Jan 2010

Tel Aviv University expert reviews environmental triggers of common autoimmune diseases

The links between autoimmune diseases, infections, genetics and the environment are complex and mysterious. Why are people who live near airports more susceptible to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus? How do hormones in meat trigger the onset of a disease?

27 Jan 2010

Geron collaborates to explore hESC-based product for Alzheimer’s disease

Geron Corporation today announced that it has entered into a collaboration jointly funded by Geron and a University of California Discovery Research and Training Grant to investigate the therapeutic potential of its human embryonic stem cell (hESC)-based product, GRNOPC1, for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is currently developing GRNOPC1 for the potential treatment of spinal cord injury.

27 Jan 2010

Antioxidants can also harm

Antioxidants increasingly have been praised for their benefits against disease and aging, but recent studies at Kansas State University show that they also can cause harm.

27 Jan 2010

Biomoda applauds Senator for introducing legislative bill for lung cancer screening

Cancer diagnostics company Biomoda, Inc. (www.biomoda.com) today applauded Nebraska State Sen. Bob Krist and his co-sponsors for introducing legislation to screen up to 500 Nebraska veterans for early-stage lung cancer.

27 Jan 2010

Medical Condition News

Health News Digest features Sunridge International's patented 'PNT' procedure

New screening technique identifies early signs of cancer

Proteomics study reveals protein suppression makes cancers more susceptible to chemotherapy

Souvenaid slows worsening of memory difficulties in persons with mild to moderate Alzheimer's

Trial results show primary care doctors are capable of helping obese patients to lose weight

New disease management initiative in Colorado aims to treat low back pain and improve patient outcomes

Investigators identify new disease mechanism and therapeutic approach for lupus kidney disease

Joint Commission urges hospitals to take steps to prevent pregnancy-related deaths

Facial and brain anomalies in holoprosencephaly related chromosome aberrations characterized

New technology allows faster and more accurate diagnosis of brain aneurysm

Researchers identify new drugs to protect brain cells from neurological disease

USAN approves generic name "ulimorelin" for Tranzyme Pharma's TZP-101

Findings provide new insight into factors causing neurodegenerative diseases

Mayo Clinic teams up with PCH to provide surgical treatment for patients with PE

Research could help develop sophisticated treatments for Type I diabetes

Study sheds light on cellular communication systems involved in neurodegenerative, cancer and cardiovascular diseases

Tel Aviv University expert reviews environmental triggers of common autoimmune diseases

Geron collaborates to explore hESC-based product for Alzheimer’s disease

Antioxidants can also harm

Biomoda applauds Senator for introducing legislative bill for lung cancer screening

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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