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Even one cigarette has serious adverse effects on young adults, says researcher

Even one cigarette has serious adverse effects on young adults, according to research presented by Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

27 Oct 2009

Positive results from Phase II clinical trial of INT-747 announced

Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced positive results from a 165 patient, placebo controlled, double-blind Phase II clinical trial of INT-747 in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC).

27 Oct 2009

Positive results from Logical Therapeutics' Phase I/II LT-NS001 clinical study

Logical Therapeutics, Inc., a Waltham, MA-based biopharmaceutical company announced today the positive results of a Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating the gastrointestinal (GI) safety of its investigational drug LT-NS001, the first of a new class of bio-activated prodrugs being developed for the chronic treatment of arthritic conditions.

27 Oct 2009

New systematic study for managing treatment-resistant bipolar depression

Depression in bipolar illness is often difficult to treat and life-threating. Frequently it fails to respond to standard treatments. In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics a new drug combination is suggested.

27 Oct 2009

Public lecture on "swearing as a response to pain"

Dr Richard Stephens and his colleagues John Atkins and Andrew Kingston found that swearing can increase pain tolerance. Sixty-four undergraduate volunteers were asked to submerge their hand in a tub of ice water for as long as possible while repeating a swear word of their choice; they were then asked to repeat the experiment, this time using a more commonplace word that they would use to describe a table.

27 Oct 2009

PillCam ESO accurately identifies patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Given Imaging Ltd. today announced a new study showing that PillCam® ESO accurately identifies and allows the physician to classify high-risk emergency room patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), leading to rapid therapeutic intervention.

27 Oct 2009

Smoking one cigarette can increase artery stiffness by 25% in young adults

27 Oct 2009

One in five young teens has high blood pressure; elevated cholesterol levels increasing at alarming rate

A seven-year ongoing study examining over 20,000 Canadian grade 9 students shows most already have at least one major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, Dr. Brian McCrindle told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

27 Oct 2009

Excessive salt intake raises blood pressure and increases risk for heart disease and stroke

A move from a traditional diet to the sodium-laden Western diet is fuelling a spike in the blood pressure of the Inuit in Canada's North, Dr. Marie-Ludivine Chateau-Degat told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

27 Oct 2009

Study reveals that adding ezetimibe to atorvastatin aids in reducing cholesterol

Edmonton - Adding ezetimibe to atorvastatin significantly boosted the attainment of lipid targets as specified by both Canadian and European guidelines in elderly patients aged 65 and older and the combination produced superior results than simply increasing the dose of atorvastatin alone, Dr. Christian Constance told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

27 Oct 2009

New therapy for decreasing anxiety and improving psychological well-being in children

A group of investigators of the University of Bologna suggest a new way of approaching emotional disturbances in children by improving their psychological well-being. The study is published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.

27 Oct 2009

Study explores the link between child sexual abuse and inability to express emotions in adulthood

An investigation published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics explores the link between child sexual abuse and inability to express emotions in adulthood.

27 Oct 2009

International experts discuss ion radiation therapy

The largest congress worldwide on the topic of particle or ion therapy - radiation with heavy ions and protons - has taken place in the fall of 2009 in Heidelberg. Well over 600 international participants, especially from Japan and the USA, convened in the Heidelberg Town Hall for the annual meeting of the "Particle Therapy Cooperative Group" (PTCOG), including leading experts from the fields of radiation therapy, medical physics and oncology.

27 Oct 2009

Dr. Paul Cutarelli, the first ophthalmologist to implant an advanced nanoFLEX lens

A Denver ophthalmologist recently became the first in Colorado to implant a special type of lens during cataract surgery, raising the bar for patient care in the state while increasing the quality of life for his patients.

27 Oct 2009

Arizona State University researchers to use laws of physics for cancer research

Instead of killing cancer cells, researchers at Arizona State University will use the laws of physics to figure out how to control them. And, rather than treating cancer as a disease and seeking a cure, ASU scientists will view cancer cells as physical objects and study them the way a physicist would, using simple variables like temperature, pressure and force.

27 Oct 2009

Studies highlight race- and gender-specific disparities in gastrointestinal disease

Three studies presented this week at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego underscore the growing disparities in gastrointestinal disease, particularly colon cancer and Barrett's Esophagus, among certain ethnic and gender populations, including African Americans, Latinos and women. These race- and gender-specific disparities underscore the need for education and vigilance among these populations and perhaps more aggressive screening tactics than the population in general.

27 Oct 2009

Northwestern University to establish research center for the study of genes and their role in cancer

Northwestern University has been awarded a $13.6 million five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to establish an interdisciplinary research center for the study of genes and their role in cancer. A better understanding of the mechanisms could lead to better diagnostics and therapeutics and open up new directions for research.

27 Oct 2009

HealthCore study shows Metanx tablets reduces health plan costs

Diabetic patients diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy had lower medical costs and reduced use of anticonvulsant medications when treated with a folate-enriched prescription medical food, according to data presented today at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research 12th Annual European Congress.

27 Oct 2009

Canadian Lung Association's initiative to reduce smoking rates in Canada

The Lung Association today hosted a roundtable meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and youth from St. Joseph High School in Barrhaven to talk about the impact of tobacco use among teenagers and young adults. The event was an opportunity for the Prime Minister to discuss with students leaders ways to move the youth anti-smoking agenda forward.

27 Oct 2009

Colonoscopy recommended as primary screening method for colorectal cancer, researchers report

Researchers from Taiwan report in a new study that unsedated colonoscopy for primary colorectal cancer screening is well accepted in a majority of patients. Sedation is typically used for colonoscopy to make the patient feel comfortable during the procedure.

27 Oct 2009

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Even one cigarette has serious adverse effects on young adults, says researcher

Positive results from Phase II clinical trial of INT-747 announced

Positive results from Logical Therapeutics' Phase I/II LT-NS001 clinical study

New systematic study for managing treatment-resistant bipolar depression

Public lecture on "swearing as a response to pain"

PillCam ESO accurately identifies patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Smoking one cigarette can increase artery stiffness by 25% in young adults

One in five young teens has high blood pressure; elevated cholesterol levels increasing at alarming rate

Excessive salt intake raises blood pressure and increases risk for heart disease and stroke

Study reveals that adding ezetimibe to atorvastatin aids in reducing cholesterol

New therapy for decreasing anxiety and improving psychological well-being in children

Study explores the link between child sexual abuse and inability to express emotions in adulthood

International experts discuss ion radiation therapy

Dr. Paul Cutarelli, the first ophthalmologist to implant an advanced nanoFLEX lens

Arizona State University researchers to use laws of physics for cancer research

Studies highlight race- and gender-specific disparities in gastrointestinal disease

Northwestern University to establish research center for the study of genes and their role in cancer

HealthCore study shows Metanx tablets reduces health plan costs

Canadian Lung Association's initiative to reduce smoking rates in Canada

Colonoscopy recommended as primary screening method for colorectal cancer, researchers report

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