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Monday, November 08, 2010

Hold the Nuts for Moms-to-Be: Eating Peanuts while Pregnant May Raise Allergy Risk

Babies born to mothers who eat peanuts during pregnancy appear more prone to peanut allergy, according to research conducted by scientists at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and elsewhere and published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The research team was led by Scott Sicherer, M.D., of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 11/08 at 04:11 PM
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Monday, November 08, 2010

Protein to Regulate Magnesium Can Restart Stem Cells

New research shows how a specific protein controls the body’s ability to regulate magnesium.  Though it is vital to more than 300 biochemical reaction in the body, the molecular mechanism for controlling magnesium were not previously understood.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 11/08 at 04:07 PM
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Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Best Available Evidence Links Cell Phone Use to Brain Tumors

The highest-quality research data available suggests that long-term exposure to microwaves from cellular phones may lead to an increased risk of brain tumors, reports a paper in the November/December issue of Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 11/02 at 08:57 AM
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Older Patients Surviving Sepsis Infections More Likely to Develop Cognitive Problems

A study of nearly 1,200 older patients hospitalized for severe sepsis indicate that those who survive are at higher risk for long-term cognitive impairment and physical limitations than those hospitalized for other reasons.

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Posted by Craig Jones on 10/28 at 04:00 PM
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

New Drugs to Treat Addictions

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A plant-derived compound used to treat nicotine addiction also has significant effects against alcohol addiction.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 10/21 at 01:33 PM
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Monday, October 11, 2010

Potential Oral Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

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Researchers have developed a novel approach for delivering genetic material into the body to improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. They encapsulated siRNA into engineered thioketal nanoparticles and orally delivered them directly to the inflamed intestines of animals.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 10/11 at 02:42 PM
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Monday, October 11, 2010

Potential Oral Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

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Researchers have developed a novel approach for delivering genetic material into the body to improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. They encapsulated siRNA into engineered thioketal nanoparticles and orally delivered them directly to the inflamed intestines of animals.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 10/11 at 02:40 PM
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Monday, October 11, 2010

Effective Weight Loss Strategies Proven by Scientific Trials

Lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and structured weight loss programs, can result in significant weight loss for overweight, obese and severely obese adults, according to two reports that were posted online today by JAMA.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 10/11 at 02:30 PM
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Thursday, October 07, 2010

Ibuprofen Strong Enough for Migraines?

For many people suffering from migraine headaches, over-the-counter ibuprofen – Advil and Motrin are well-known brands – might be enough to relieve the pain.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 10/07 at 02:06 PM
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Thursday, October 07, 2010

Surgeons Create Functional Artificial Pancreatic Tissue

Possible first step toward an artificial pancreas and a new diabetes treatment.

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Posted by Thom Canalichio on 10/07 at 01:11 PM
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