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June 2008 News
- Heavy birth weight linked to rheumatoid arthritis in women
Female newborns with a heavy birth weight have double the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in later life than babies of average weight, new research suggests. Findings published...
Published Monday 30 June 2008 - Researchers to trial successful cancer treatment on humans
Scientists in the US are set to trial a new cancer treatment on humans which has been proven effective in mice. Approved by the US Food and Drug...
Published Monday 30 June 2008 - Hearing loss may be sign of later stroke
A sudden loss of hearing could be an early indicator of stroke risk, preliminary research published in the American Heart Association scientific journals suggests. Data collated from national...
Published Friday 27 June 2008 - New device proves effective in eliminating migraine
An experimental electronic device designed to relieve migraine pain may offer sufferers a novel treatment to manage the common neurological disease, a study has proven. Research conducted at...
Published Thursday 26 June 2008 - Omega-3 associated with improving asthma symptoms
A molecule produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids has been found to help treat and prevent respiratory stress in mice. As part of an ongoing study...
Published Wednesday 25 June 2008 - Ineffectiveness of infant pain assessment 'cause for concern'
Researchers from University College London have called for improved methods of assessing pain in infants. A study published in the journal PLoS Medicine suggests that the pain assessment...
Published Tuesday 24 June 2008 - Leukaemia drug could 'revolutionise' stroke treatment
Combining tPA with the leukaemia drug imatinib can reduce the risk of bleeding in the brain when treating stroke patients, a new study has found. Researchers from the...
Published Monday 23 June 2008 - Experts to discuss treatment of chronic pain on the web
Industry experts are due to discuss the treatment of chronic pain, migraine and muscle spasms this week via an online seminar hosted by TorreyPines Therapeutics. On June 25th,...
Published Monday 23 June 2008 - GSK to supply cervical cancer vaccine for national campaign
The UK Department of Health has contracted pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to supply the cervical cancer vaccine Cervarix for a national human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme. As part...
Published Monday 23 June 2008 - Flavanol-rich diet may reduce risk of colorectal cancer
Higher consumption of flavanol-rich fruit and vegetables could help reduce risk of colorectal cancer by up to 76 per cent, according to researchers in the US. Findings published...
Published Friday 20 June 2008 - Lifestyle factors in obesity-related insulin resistance
Lifestyle contributes more to the development of insulin resistance in obese patients than heredity, a new study has found. Researchers at Helsinki University Central Hospital carried out a...
Published Thursday 19 June 2008 - Tree bark extract effective relief for menstrual pain
Pine bark extract has been found to offer effective pain management for the symptoms of dysmenorrhea, a new Japanese study suggests. Findings published in the Journal of Reproductive...
Published Thursday 19 June 2008 - Depression and diabetes go hand in hand, study demonstrates
Patients who suffer from depression are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and vice versa, researchers suggest. A new study led by physicians at John Hopkins...
Published Wednesday 18 June 2008 - Ginkgo biloba 'unbeneficial for dementia patients'
New research from the Alzheimer's Society has found that the use of Ginkgo biloba is not an effective treatment for patients with dementia. The most comprehensive study on...
Published Tuesday 17 June 2008 - Baby infections link to rheumatoid arthritis
Babies who suffer from infections in their first year of life increase their chances of developing arthritis when they are older, it has been claimed. Swedish researchers investigated...
Published Monday 16 June 2008 - Shorter self-management programmes 'better for chronic pain'
A two-week self-management programme can improve conditions for arthritis patients who suffer from chronic joint pain, new research has found. Findings presented at the international forum of European...
Published Friday 13 June 2008 - CKD patients have reduced thyroid function
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often also suffer from subclinical hypothyroidism, according to new research. A study of blood test results in over 3,000 patients with CKD...
Published Thursday 12 June 2008 - Alzheimer's drugs could have wider implications
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that the behaviour of one Alzheimer drug could benefit the field of drug development for other diseases. Gamma-secretase modulators (GSM), used in testing...
Published Thursday 12 June 2008 - Drug analysis uncovers double benefits
New analysis of an approved drug used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis has provided evidence that it can also be effective in the prevention of breast...
Published Wednesday 11 June 2008 - Researchers demonstrate role of BEPs in controlling cancer development
Beta-endorphin peptide (BEP) hormones have been found to contribute to the management of tumour growth and progression, according to a new report. Scientists at Rutgers University demonstrated that...
Published Tuesday 10 June 2008 - Neurologists publish new findings on neuronal degeneration
Neuroscientists at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) have discovered an innovative new way of reducing the level of memory loss in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Research recently published...
Published Tuesday 10 June 2008 - IDF issues call to action on diabetes, OSA link
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Task Force on Epidemiology and Prevention has highlighted the importance of the link between type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Recent...
Published Monday 09 June 2008 - Experts address growing implications of prostatitis
Half of all men will experience the little known disease prostatitis at least once in their lifetime, affecting as many male patients as prostate cancer, experts claim. This...
Published Monday 09 June 2008 - Genetic testing comes under the spotlight at European conference
The president elect of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG), professor Jean-Jacques Cassiman, has called for further advances in the field of genetic testing. Speaking at the...
Published Friday 06 June 2008 - Ideal treatment of chronic pain remains uncertain
Effective management of chronic pain remains a complex issue for both physicians and patients, with research offering no best solution for relief, a new report highlights. A review...
Published Friday 06 June 2008 - Study supports vitamin D, diabetes link
New findings suggest that sun exposure and vitamin D levels may be contributing factors to the development of type 1 diabetes in children. Research conducted at the Moores...
Published Thursday 05 June 2008 - Scientists develop harbingers of new anti-cancer drugs
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have designed two synthetic molecules that successfully reduce and stop the growth of human malignant tissues in mice. Creating the possibility...
Published Thursday 05 June 2008 - Novel infection fighting antibiotic in Phase II development
Swiss-based pharmaceutical firm Novartis has acquired the rights to a new hospital antibiotic currently in Phase II development. As part of the company's acquisition of Protez Pharmaceuticals, Novartis...
Published Wednesday 04 June 2008 - Experts meet in Brussels to discuss nutritional labelling
The association between nutrition and cardiovascular diseases is set to come under discussion today as members of the European Parliament Heart Group meet in Brussels. The group is...
Published Tuesday 03 June 2008 - Green tea substance could help treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (ECGC), a substance found in green tea, has the ability to redirect the process that leads to the build of protein in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, according...
Published Monday 02 June 2008 - NAFLD may heighten risk of diabetes-related kidney disease
A new study has linked non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to an increased risk of diabetes-related chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Research published...
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