Monday, October 17, 2016

Diabetes drug found no better than placebo at treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: But randomized, double-blind clinical trial suggests better way to conduct future trials

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A diabetes medication described in some studies as an effective treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) works no better tha...

Mitoxantrone for MS linked to colorectal cancer risk

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In continuation of my update on  mitoxantrone  Treatment with mitoxantrone for multiple sclerosis (MS) carries only a mildly incre...
Thursday, October 13, 2016

Revolutionary drug explained by scientists: Scientists figured out how the world's first drug that protects the cell mitochondria from damage by aggressive oxygen can work

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Recently, Russian researchers, led by Prof. Vladimir P. Skulachev, managed to create an antioxidant drug that selectively accumulates with...

Drug combination could help reduce risk of death in type 2 diabetes

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In continuation of my update on metformin People with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin plus metformin had a reduced risk of de...
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Drug-like peptides show promise in treating 2 blood diseases: Experts improve blood cell levels, control iron absorption in animal models of thalassemia, polycythemia vera

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New research suggests that synthetic peptides called minihepcidins may potentially treat two serious genetic blood diseases in children an...
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Photosynthetic bacteria give biologists a cool new tool: Synthetic biologists turn protein pathway into reversible photoreceptor -- ScienceDaily

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Photosynthetic bacteria that have lived on Earth for 2.7 billion years are the source of a new and valuable biological regulatory tool bei...

Long-term Warfarin use may increase dementia rates in AF patients

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In continuation of   Warfarin A new study of more than 10,000 patients treated long term with the blood thinner, Warfarin, revea...
Monday, October 10, 2016

Studies show mango consumption may contribute to protective health effects

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Four new studies surrounding the effects of mango consumption suggest this superfruit has the potential to help combat adverse effects ass...
Friday, October 7, 2016

Experimental drug ozanimod moderately effective in treatment of ulcerative colitis

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Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown that ozanimod (RPC1063), a novel drug molecu...
Thursday, October 6, 2016

Drinking tart Montmorency cherry juice can reduce early signs of hypertension

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  The  Montmorency cherry  is a variety of  sour cherry  ( Prunus cerasus ) grown in the  United States ,  Canada and  France , pa...
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

The 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.......

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A tiny lift, artificial muscles and miniscule motors. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016 is awarded to  Jean-Pierre Sauvage ,  Sir J....

Blueberry component PS may protect against dry eye disease

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   Pterostilbene (PS), a component of blueberries, have been found to protect against dry eye disease according to a new study. The ...
Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Might Boost Antidepressants' Effects

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Omega-3  fish oil  supplements may improve the effectiveness of  antidepressants , new research suggests. Researchers reviewed the findi...
Monday, October 3, 2016

Coffee, Wine Good for Healthy Gut, Sodas May Be Bad

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The food you eat and the medicines you take can alter your gut bacteria in ways that either help or harm your health, two new studies sugg...
Saturday, October 1, 2016

Additional Treatments Offer Little Benefit for Pancreatic Cancer: Study

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In continuation of my updates on  Erlotinib ,  gemcitabine  and  capecitabine Additional treatments for locally advanced pancreatic canc...