Topic: cold
Full disclosure: several years ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by the NY Times' Reed Abelson, a very nice lady. She apparently has (or shares) the "health beat" for the "Paper of Record, ... moreToo little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Sports Fitness ... more
The phrase therapeutic hypothermia sounds like a contradiction in terms. How could hypothermia, or dangerously low body temperature, be therapeutic? Yet according to a recent Reuters article, a ... more
Too little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers say ... more
A cell devotes a significant amount of effort to maintaining the stability of its genome, preventing the sorts of chromosomal rearrangements characteristic of many cancers. Assays that measure the rat ... more
Responding to the new energy bill announced in the Queen's Speech, Mike Hobday, Head of Campaigns at Macmillan Cancer Support said: 'Whilst the mandatory support from energy companies will help some ... more
Responding to the new energy bill announced in the Queen's Speech, Mike Hobday, Head of Campaigns at Macmillan Cancer Support said: 'Whilst the mandatory support from energy companies will help some ... more
Should drugmakers disclose all adverse event reports that may not show statistically significant evidence that a side effect is actually caused by a specific drug? The issue is now before the US Supre ... more
From the "You've got to be kidding" department, via The Express (and Jonah Goldberg), there's this story of giant, man-eating squid gobbling up fish by the tons. As for the supposed cause - you guesse ... more
Why is it and how is it that liberals, especially prominent media hosts, equate Christian violence with Muslim violence. While I've often wondered this myself, but have always placed the blame on stup ... more
Forget the ants marching one by one--yellowjackets are the real party-crashers when it comes to spoiling picnics, outdoor barbeques and other summer fun where cold beverages and meat are present. Fort ... more
Yet another court decision has thrown cold water on the theory that childhood vaccines are linked to autism. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld lower court decisions that rejec ... more
It was a cold, drizzly March morning this year when Ed Sproull's heart stopped beating. Reuters Health Information ... more
Whether a soldier needs a cure for the common cold or brain surgery, the NATO hospital on Kandahar Airfield can handle it. This is one of Afghanistan #8217;s most sophisticated hospitals, and it prov ... more
A novel mechanism used by adenovirus to sidestep the cell's suicide program, could go a long way to explain how tumor suppressor genes are silenced in tumor cells and pave the way for a new type of ta ... more
A novel mechanism used by adenovirus to sidestep the cell's suicide program, could go a long way to explain how tumor suppressor genes are silenced in tumor cells and pave the way for a new type of ta ... more
Treating heart attack patients with hypothermia reduces the amount of heart damage by more than one third after balloon angioplasty. Researchers in Sweden have released the results of a study showing ... more
Study suggests potential for new oncolytic therapies LA JOLLA, CA-A novel mechanism used by adenovirus to sidestep the cell #8217;s suicide program, could go a long way to explain how tumor suppressor ... more
August 24, 2010 Home to a diverse range of microorganisms, a healthy human body contains at least tenfold more bacteria cells than human cells. The most abundant and diverse microbial community res ... more
The placement of alcohol-based hand disinfectants in businesses can reduce illness and absenteeism amongst the work force. A new study has found that incidences of absenteeism in public administration ... more
When kitchens become infiltrated with fruit flies, especially during the dog days of summer, homeowners might wish that the flying pests would just turn to ice. The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster d ... more
PAREXEL International Corporation (Nasdaq: PRXL), a leading global biopharmaceutical services organization, announced that it has introduced an integrated temperature recording solution for study dru ... more
The record high temperatures that have dominated most of the summer are continuing to make outdoor activities more dangerous. Despite the extreme heat and humidity many people are exercising outside, ... more
Contact: Kim Newman sciencenews@einstein.yu.edu 718-430-3101 Albert Einstein College of Medicine August 16, 2010 (BRONX, NY) A study led by a researcher at Albert Einstein College of Medicine ... more
CSHL-led team demonstrates that increased IL-6 secretion can lead to decreased sensitivity to Tarceva Cold Spring Harbor, NY #8212; One of the most tantalizing developments in anti-cancer therapy ove ... more
Only this week I learned that HSA's will not reimburse over-the-counter medications without a doctor's prescription, starting January 1.So medications such as antacids, allergy sinus pills, laxative ... more
Understanding how blood stem cells are maintained within the niche offers new opportunities to exploit them therapeutically Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) have two unique ... more
One in 10 American teenagers has abused cough or cold medicines with DXM to get high, making it more popular in that age group than cocaine, ecstasy, LSD, and meth. Parents and teens need to know the ... more
Lower outdoor temperatures are linked to an increase in the risk of heart attacks, according to a new study by scientists in the UK. ... more
Chemotherapy drugs are powerful anti-cancer agents, but they can also cause adverse side effects such as rashes, nausea, and allergic reactions. Reformulating a popular drug offers pharmaceutical comp ... more
The Associated Press: While President Barack Obama "has set a high priority on battling health care fraud and waste" in Medicare, private contractors are slow in referring cases to law enforcement. " ... more
Inducing hypothermia in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with the rapid infusion of ice-cold fluid does not work better than in-hospital cooling, results of the RICH trial show. A second study, PRINCE, ... more
A daily vitamin D supplement may help young men enjoy more sick-free days during cold and flu season, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information ... more
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb ginger #8212;uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Ginger is a tropical plant that has green-purple flowers and an ... more
Doctors have used a genetically engineered herpes virus to help treat patients suffering from mouth, neck and head cancer. In a trial run by the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and The Royal Marsde ... more
In January 2009, 20 New York City hospitals began use of therapeutic hypothermia mdash; a treatment that lowers a patient s body temperature using cold packs, chilled saline injections or other equ ... more
August 5, 2010 Chronic pain is a serious medical problem, afflicting approximately 20% of adults. Some individuals are more susceptible than others, and the basis for this remains largely unknown. ... more
An evaluation of 25 patients and a review of reports of clinical, biological and experimental data suggest that over-the-counter, homeopathic nasal zinc therapies may be associated with a reduced sens ... more
A genetically engineered cold sore virus has been used to treat head and neck cancer patients in a Phase I/II clinical trial run by The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and The Royal Marsden NHS Fou ... more
A genetically engineered cold sore virus has been used to treat head and neck cancer patients in a Phase I/II clinical trial run by The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and The Royal Marsden NHS Fou ... more
Can a preschooler really learn ways to protect herself from cold and flu viruses? Here s what the experts had to say. ... more
Analysis more clearly establishes link between remedy, side effect Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Common Cold, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Taste and Smell Disorders ... more
The Philadelphia Inquirer: Lack of dental insurance is an "endemic problem" that affects millions of people, largely those without jobs, health coverage or solid incomes. "It began with a toothache. T ... more
PHILADELPHIA - The mechanism by which a herpes virus invades cells has remained a mystery to scientists, but now research from Tufts University and the University of Pennsylvania reveals the unusual ... more
Alternative approach found to alleviate pain using much smaller doses than traditional medication treatment A University of Minnesota Medical School research team led by Kalpna Gupta, Ph.D., has disco ... more
Another J J drugmaking plant under FDA scrutiny - Jul. 16, 2010: "Johnson Johnson, already under fire from the government over deplorable conditions at a Pennsylvania plant that makes children's pai ... more
Another J J drugmaking plant under FDA scrutiny - Jul. 16, 2010: "Johnson Johnson, already under fire from the government over deplorable conditions at a Pennsylvania plant that makes children's pai ... more
A team of biochemists has identified the molecular mechanism by which an immune response is triggered by the invading viruses, according to recent research. The results could eventually lead to new th ... more
A universal influenza vaccineso-called because it could potentially provide protection from all flu strains for decadesmay become a reality because of research led by scientists from the National ... more
>Doctor Describes Natural Extract That Stops Cancer Cells It s been talked about in whispers in the halls of Washington , D.C. and in some of the more elite research labs in the country: ... more
Here's a rundown of popular cold medicines, from decongestants to cough medicine to pain relievers. Find out what they do and how they can help. ... more
Brand-Nu Laboratories, a leading US-based high purity chemical manufacturer and distributor, has introduced Chlophedianol Hydrochloride, also known as Clofedanol Hydrochloride JP, to its product portf ... more
BOSTON (July 6, 2010) The mechanism by which a herpes virus invades cells has remained a mystery to scientists seeking to thwart this family of viruses. New research funded by the National Institut ... more
Updated Date: Jul 1, 2010 EST ... more
p53 loss promotes acute myeloid leukemia by enabling aberrant self-renewal of myeloid precursors Cold Spring Harbor, NY New research by scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has illumi ... more
Updated Date: Jun 30, 2010 EST ... more
Life arose on Earth more than three billion years ago. How the first self-replicating systems emerged from prebiotic chemistry and evolved into primitive cell-like entities is an area of intense resea ... more
The G8 leaders inch toward progress, yet leave millions of children out in the cold with the underfunded Muskoka Initiative for Maternal and Child Health, says international Christian humanitarian org ... more
One way of regulating protein levels in cells is to shorten the lifespan of messenger RNAs (mRNAs). These are intermediary molecules that are first copied from DNA in the cell's nucleus via a process ... more
The p53 tumor suppressor gene, the "guardian of the genome," protects cells against genotoxic stress but is mutated in many cancers. It encodes one of a family of proteins that regulate cell prolifera ... more
PharmaTimes | Industry News | World News | GSK signs OTC cold sore pact with Medivir, expands Prosensa dealXerclear (acyclovir/hydrocortisone) is the first and only topical herpes labialis treatment ... more
PharmaTimes | Industry News | World News | GSK signs OTC cold sore pact with Medivir, expands Prosensa dealXerclear (acyclovir/hydrocortisone) is the first and only topical herpes labialis treatment ... more
No home remedies or cold medicines will make a cold go away faster. But there are things you can do at home to relieve a child's symptoms and make him feel better. ... more
Leading respiratory experts fear early warning signs are indicating a tough cold and flu season ahead, particularly for high risk Aussies with asthma. Sufferers are warned to brace themselves for what ... more
Cold sensing neural circuits in newborn mice take around two weeks to become fully active, according to a new study. The finding adds to understanding of the cold sensing protein TRPM8 (pronounced tri ... more
It #8217;s a tragedy of war that innocent bystanders often get caught in the crossfire. But now scientists at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oxford have shown how a battle for su ... more
Cold sensing neural circuits in newborn mice take around two weeks to become fully active, according to a new study. The finding adds to understanding of the cold sensing protein TRPM8. ... more
File this under #8216;from hot to cold. #8217; On the eve of what will be a closely watched and controversial FDA advisory committee meeting on Friday, a team of agency reviewers found the Boehringer ... more
The failure to disclose adverse events can have all sorts of repercussions. Doctors and patents get alarmed. Regulators get upset (see what the FDA told Pfizer last month). And shareholders get steame ... more
ROCHESTER, Minn. #8212; Interrupting the blood flow for more than 20 to 25 minutes during kidney cancer (http://www.mayoclinic.org/kidney-cancer/research.html) surgery leads to a greater risk for pat ... more
Findings in yeast and worms may have implications for extending preservation of human organs for transplantation SEATTLE How is it that some people who apparently freeze to death, with no heart rat ... more
Gel electrophoresis is one of the most important and frequently used techniques in RNA analysis. Electrophoresis is used for RNA detection, quantification, purification by size and quality assessment. ... more
Exposure to the common virus that causes cold sores may be partially responsible for shrinking regions of the brain and the loss of concentration skills, memory, coordinated movement and dexterity wid ... more
Contact: Christen Brownlee cbrownlee@jhmi.edu 410-955-7832 Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Exposure to the common virus that causes cold sores may be partially responsible for shrinking regions of ... more
Exposure to the common virus that causes cold sores may be partially responsible for shrinking regions of the brain and the loss of concentration skills, memory, coordinated movement and dexterity wid ... more
Contact: Doug Carlson doug.carlson@med.fsu.edu 850-645-1255 Florida State University A Florida State University College of Medicine researcher has discovered a new interaction between a cell signaling ... more
Rates of cardiovascular disease increase dramatically in Australian winters because many people don't know how to rug up against the cold, a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) seasonal research ... more
NF-κB is a critical signaling molecule in the immune system that regulates cell survival and cell death, lymphocyte responses, and inflammation. Acting as a transcription factor that can receive se ... more
Rates of cardiovascular disease increase dramatically in Australian winters because many people don't know how to keep themselves cozy and warm during cold weather, a seasonal researcher has found. ... more
Study finds evidence of cold viruses in majority of kids with blood sugar disease Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 1, Viral Infections ... more
Study finds evidence of cold viruses in majority of kids with blood sugar disease ... more
Genetic variation due to DNA mutation is a driving force of adaptation and evolution, as well as a contributing factor to disease. However, the mechanisms governing DNA mutation rate are not well und ... more
Orthofix International (NASDAQ: OFIX) (the Company) announced today that its sports medicine division, Breg, has introduced three new products, including a soft knee brace with an integrated hinge for ... more
Health Care Reform And The Courts The New York Times We believe the reform law has been carefully framed to stay within constitutional bounds (5/19). Health Reform Benefits Businesses The Detroit News ... more
Contact: Anne A. Oplinger aoplinger@niaid.nih.gov 301-402-1663 NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases New research has found that an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by research ... more
Symmetry breaking events are critical for the survival of all living systems. They are required for cell division, development, and movement in all organisms from single-celled species to human beings ... more
Amarillo Biosciences, Inc. (ABI) (OTCBB: AMAR) today announced additional positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial conducted at the University of Western Australia. A total of 200 healthy volunt ... more
A new study shows eating processed red meat -- such as hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and cold cuts -- is linked to an increased risk in heart disease and diabetes. ... more
Contact: Bruce Goldman goldmanb@stanford.edu 650-725-2106 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have pushed into place another ... more
Signs that you should first speak with your doctorSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cold and Cough Medicines, Cough ... more
Cell-cell junctions are multi-molecular complexes that link neighboring cells. They help maintain tissue integrity, act as barriers to permeability, and allow intercellular transport. Cell-Cell Juncti ... more
The Happy Hospitalist has been doing some home improvement, and good for him! Motivated to post by him, here #8217;s some of my insight. (This is the second in a series: go get a wet vac first). I ... more
Signaling by diffusible morphogens, such as Hedgehog, Wingless, TGF-β, and various growth factors, is essential during embryogenesis. The establishment of concentration gradients of these morphogen ... more
Researchers from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the USA have developed a powerful new technique for analyzing the genome of single tumor cells. The breakthrough allows them to study in fine detail t ... more
By Katherine Hobson Doctors haven t gotten any more open to visits from pharma reps over the last year. The number of physicians who were rep-accessible, defined as meeting with a ... more
By Katherine Hobson Doctors haven t gotten any more open to visits from pharma reps over the last year. The number of physicians who were rep-accessible, defined as meeting with a ... more
Contact: Vanessa Pavinato media@esmo.org European Society for Medical Oncology Brussels, 6 May 2010 #8212; Researchers from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the USA have developed a powerful new tech ... more
You feel run down, have a low-grade fever, postnasal drip, and a sore throat. Is it a common cold or sinus infection? Here are classic symptoms for each illness that can help you tell the difference. ... more
Several opinion pieces recently commented on state abortion-related measures. Summaries appear below. ~ Mary Alice Carr, CNN: "As a reproductive rights advocate and a proud mother of two, my blood ran ... more
Contact: Peggy Calicchia calicchi@cshl.edu 516-422-4012 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory May 3, 2010 Genes interact in complex networks that govern cellular processes, much like people connect a socia ... more
Despite their widespread use by parents and caregivers, over-the-counter cold and cough medicines have carried a warning by the FDA since 2008, and still have the potential to cause serious adverse ev ... more
Medicines involved in the voluntary recall include Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin and Benadryl ... more
Drug Maker Recalls More Than 40 Allergy, Cold Meds for Kids FDA Plans to Improve Food Safety During Transport Quality Lacking in Private Medicare Plans: Stu ... more
Contact: William Raillant-Clark william.raillant-clark@mcgill.ca 514-398-2189 McGill University #8216;An interesting step along a long path of research, #8217; McGill scientist says This release is a ... more
Fine-tuning radiotherapy to take into account which parts of a patient's tumor are growing fastest could improve control of cancer while subjecting patients to lower doses of radiation ... more
A financial reform bill currently moving through the Senate is causing a furor among businesspeople and investors, with experts predicting that the bill will harm innovation in America. Sen. Chris Dod ... more
Contact: George Hunka ghunka@aftau.org 212-742-9070 American Friends of Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv University finds MS biomarkers almost a decade before symptoms appear Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an ... more
MicroRNAs are small bits of RNA within cells that wield enormous power. They influence virtually every biological process by controlling the "expression" of genes. Helping them in exerting this contro ... more
Mystic Pharmaceuticals today announced it has been granted U.S. Patent 7,669,597, a key technology of its VRx2 drug delivery platform. The VRx2 Delivery Platform provides preservative free, prec ... more
He should've never been charged in the first place, but it seems that common sense has finally prevailed. A six-man jury has found Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas, 29, of Blue Island, Illinois, ... more
Cold, dry weather has been linked to an increased incidence of prostate cancer. Researchers suggest that meteorological effects on persistent organic pollutants, such as some pesticides and industrial ... more
They aren't safe for everyone Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Cold and Cough Medicines ... more
Cold climate's effect on pollutants may explain why, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Environmental Health, Prostate Cancer ... more
Cold, dry weather has been linked to an increased incidence of prostate cancer. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access International Journal of Health Geographics suggest that meteorologi ... more
Contact: Jim Dryden jdryden@wustl.edu 314-286-0110 Washington University School of Medicine Organisms from yeast to rodents to humans all benefit from cutting calories. In less complex organisms, rest ... more
Contact: Anna Borthwick anna.borthwick@ed.ac.uk 44-131-651-4400 University of Edinburgh A common virus that causes wheezing and pneumonia claims the lives of up to two hundred thousand children worldw ... more
Monica Crowley points out what's becoming abundantly clear to most Americans - on the issues that matter most, the president is always somewhere else. .... We just got last week's jobs report, and i ... more
Contact: Hema Bashyam bashyam@cshl.edu 516-367-6822 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory The tumor suppressor Retinoblastoma represses DNA replication genes during senescence Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. A fr ... more
Firedoglake has questions for PresBO about health insurance reform. We understand the Prez is busy, showing off his Nobel Prize secret decoder ring to the "What nukes? We ain't got no stinking nukes" ... more
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology will help adults and children to find out if they are at risk for asthma through its Nationwide Asthma Screening Program. More than 200 screening ... more
Just another day for our president that loves our enemies and hates our allies: Obama administration lifts travel ban on Tariq Ramadan:... In 2004, the United States revoked Ramadan's visa. When he ap ... more
Scientists from the University of Southampton and Synairgen Research Ltd, a respiratory drug development company spun out from the University, have begun a Phase II study into the effectiveness of the ... more
Avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in Europe during the winter of 2005-2006 occurred at the edge of cold weather fronts, according to researchers. Their results show that these outbreaks were driven by ... more
Monica Crowley asks the same question I was asking myself this morning when I watched our Pacifist-in-Chief sign the meaningless new START Treaty in Prague with the Russians to cut our nuclear arsensa ... more
Contact: Cathleen Genova cgenova@cell.com 617-397-2802 Cell Press Last year, researchers made a game-changing realization: brown fat, the energy-burning stuff that keeps babies warm, isn #8217;t just ... more
The goal of tissue engineering is to recapitulate healthy human organs and tissue structures in culture, and then transplant them into patients, where they are fully integrated. This is a complicated ... more
Contact: Laura Pizurki Lara.Pizurki@unige.ch Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Didier Picard #8217;s team in Switzerland uncovers a mechanism of resistance of tumour cells to the widespread trea ... more
By blocking the cellular signaling activity of a protein, a team of neuroscientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has prevented memory loss in fruit flies caused by brain plaques similar to ... more
By blocking the cellular signaling activity of the protein PI3 kinase, a team of neuroscientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has prevented memory loss in fruit flies caused by brain plaques simil ... more
Finding ways to avoid the gym is, unfortunately, much easier than finding ways to go. Maybe we feel a cold beginning or maybe our favourite TV show is coming on. Either way, our mind can play strange ... more
A new study suggests that hand sanitizers containing ethanol are much more effective at removing rhinovirus from hands than washing with soap and water. Sanitizers containing both ethanol and organic ... more
by Doctor Grumpy I haven #8217;t ever saved a life. No doctor has. We may prolong the inevitable, but we don #8217;t save anyone. We aren #8217;t immortal, and weren #8217;t meant to be. We die. All t ... more
Updated Date: Mar 22, 2010 EST ... more
by Bob Wachter, MD Heading into the final weekend of Mr. Toad s Wild Ride, who could have guessed that in a year that brought us Death Panels, Pickup Trucks, You Lie , The Cornhusker Compromise ... more
by Susan Biali, MD Ten years ago, I was an Emergency Medicine Resident and wanted to die. Today, I m a general practitioner in part-time practice and am in love with life. What made the difference ... more
Although many smokers try to quit by selecting a "quit day" and going cold turkey, a new Cochrane review finds that quitting gradually might work just as well. The authors evaluated 10 studies with 3 ... more
The first known patient cases using magnetic resonance-guided heat (laser interstitial thermal therapy) or cold (cryoablation) to treat prostate cancer recurrence after surgical removal of the prostat ... more
Cryotherapy, an interventional radiology treatment to freeze cancer tumors, may become the treatment of the future for cancer that has metastasized in soft tissues (such as ovarian cancer) and in bone ... more
The first known patient cases using magnetic resonance-guided heat (laser interstitial thermal therapy) or cold (cryoablation) to treat prostate cancer recurrence after surgical removal of the prostat ... more
Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration company, today announced that it has received extremely positive test results on the effectiveness of the disposabl ... more
Jim Hoft alerts us to a far left pro-abortion group that has published a dishonest letter that suggesting that a Catholic organization backs the democrat's pro-abortion takeover of the health care ind ... more
Former prez Jimmy Carter in a speech at the University of Havana pimped the Cuban health care system by declaring the following. My nation is hardly perfect in human rights. A very large number of o ... more
A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what people in northern climates need to get through the long winter, according to researchers. This nutrient lifts mood during cold weather months when days are ... more
Friday, March 5th, 2010Dear President Obama,I understand you may be looking to replace Rahm Emanuel as your chief of staff.I would like to humbly offer myself, yours truly, as his replacement.I will c ... more
Friday, March 5th, 2010Dear President Obama,I understand you may be looking to replace Rahm Emanuel as your chief of staff.I would like to humbly offer myself, yours truly, as his replacement.I will c ... more
Originally published in MedPage Today by Charles Bankhead From time to time, I hear a #8220;mature #8221; person lament the sad state of affairs of the #8220;next generation. #8221; Sometimes I wond ... more
by John Schumann, MD I made a New Year s resolution to become a vegetarian. Or a mostly vegetarian. I ve been thinking about it for a long time, but with young children who love meat and don t ... more
Researchers in Norway are gathering physiological data on how we react to cold. These data will give scientists the expertise they need to develop what they call "advanced protection" for persons who ... more
Here are suggestions for easing the stuffiness Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Allergy, Common Cold, Sinusitis ... more
A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what Chicagoans need to get through the long winter, according to researchers at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). This nutrie ... more
A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what Chicagoans need to get through the long winter, according to researchers at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). This nutrie ... more
Contact: Valerie Tucker vtucker@gladstone.ucsf.edu 415-734-2019 Gladstone Institutes SIRT3 may play role SAN FRANCISCOMarch 3, 2010 #8212; With obesity and obesity-related diseases epidemic in the de ... more
Freezing a cancer kills it in its place, and also appears to generate an immune response that helps stop the cancer's spread, leading to improved survival rates over surgery, according to a new study ... more
by Shantanu Nundy, MD At 3am on Jan 1st 2010 my cousin-brother stubbed his last cigarette. New Year s resolutions to quit smoking, lose weight, or change another bad habit are certainly not uncommon ... more
by Dr. Charles I ll be back in a little while, Hon . Will you be okay without me? the frail old woman asked of her husband. She was standing at the front door and breathing heavily. I l ... more
Winter statistically represents a time when older people are more susceptible to slips, trips and falls. However, Balance Master's Peter Hope argues that fall prevention is better than cure. In fact, ... more
Why can't I fall asleep? Will this new medication keep me up all night? Can I sleep off this cold? Despite decades of research, answers to these basic questions about one of our most essential bodily ... more
by Edwin Leap, MD I am very blessed. The hospital where I practice, while concerned with patient satisfaction, does not worship at its altar. That is, so far our administrators seem to understand tha ... more
by Lockup Doc Physicians learn a lot about many different topics, both in medical training and in practice. However, there are some life lessons that we never learn as well as when we become patients ... more
The Government of Japan committed US$2 million (JPY180 million) to UNICEF to reinforce immunization services for children and women in Haiti. The timely contribution provides UNICEF with the much-nee ... more
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Lower levels of water in cold winter air tied to more influenza, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Environmental Health, Flu ... more
Lower levels of water in cold winter air tied to more influenza, study suggests ... more
Scientists have known that newly acquired, short-term memories are often fleeting. But a new study in flies suggests that kind of forgetfulness doesn't just happen. Rather, an active process of erasin ... more
With the 2010 Winter Olympics well underway in Vancouver, children and adults worldwide are watching the exciting festivities and cheering their country to victory. For some, however, the Olympic spir ... more
Memories that we have just acquired - a new phone number, or the name of a new acquaintance - are more liable to be forgotten than memories we have held for some time. We know this from experience, bu ... more
Contact: Cathleen Genova cgenova@cell.com 617-397-2802 Cell Press Scientists have known that newly acquired, short-term memories are often fleeting. But a new study in flies suggests that kind of forg ... more
Contact: Andrew Rea andy@gravitaspr.co.uk 44-012-422-11000 Gravitas PR Pioneering partnership between Nova Bio-Pharma Technologies and Oxford University A cheap and simple way of making vaccines stabl ... more
Contact: Jonathan Wood press.office@admin.ox.ac.uk 44-018-652-80530 Wellcome Trust A simple and cheap way of making vaccines stable even at tropical temperatures has been developed by scientists at ... more
Up to now all we've heard from the greenies is that global warming will kill off the coral reefs, but now a University of Miami expert on coral says that the polar snap enveloping much of the United ... more
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UT Southwestern's clinical experts discuss the health benefits of ice skating for menopausal women, finding alternatives for outdoor workouts and exercising in cold weather. ... more
Originally published in MedPage Today by Kristina Fiore, MedPage Today Staff Writer By the end of January, many New Year #8217;s resolutions have been tossed out with the leftover holiday cookies. Tha ... more
by Dr. Charles On the way to the funeral you wonder how you ll be received by the grieving. Although you are confident that your care for the deceased was sincere, professional, and adept, you still ... more
In his brief but 'right on the mark' post at The Business Word, Donald E. L. Johnson writes that it must be a cold day in Washington, and for good reason. Three Republican Senators today agreed to hel ... more
No one looks forward to the cold and flu season. Americans catch an estimated 1 billion colds each year. In fact, the common cold is among the leading reasons for visiting a doctor and for missing sch ... more
Breitbart has it that Rep. John "Marines killed Iraqis in cold blood" Murtha (D - Penn) has died at 77. While anyone's passing is sad, especially for his family and friends, I'm not going to pretend ... more
A viral e-mail currently making the rounds between private accounts and public message boards warning of a danger posed by mixing over-the-counter medications Motrin and Robitussin is unfounded. Whil ... more
Cold temperatures don't rule out UV rays, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Sun Exposure ... more
John R. Guardiano, writing at the American Spectator calls attention to the fact that this week's release of the Obama administration budget reveals, not surprisingly, that defense and national securi ... more
Via Wizbang, this 6 minute must see video describes the heroic actions of Army Sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient Roy P. Benevidez. As RJ over at Paul Revere Riders aptly noted, if it doesn't bring ... more
"State and local efforts to thwart methamphetamine production by further limiting consumer access to a popular decongestant are pitting law enforcement against pharmacists and patients," USA Today rep ... more
Hello, everyone. Nothing like a brisk Sunday morning to move you to curl up and catch up on some reading. Here on the sunny but quite cold Pharmalot corporate campus, we are doing just that. And, of c ... more
by Michael Kirsch, MD Choose the best answer. To stimulate organ donation, we should provide organ donors with: * Cold, hard cash * Upgrades to business class on any flight within the continental Unit ... more
And so another week draws to a close. We hope you survived. What will you do this weekend? Errands? Taxes? How about something relaxing? While you contemplate, another day beckons, so here are a few i ... more
AccuDial® Pharmaceutical, Inc. delivered a power-packed launch with their new family of eight over-the-counter (OTC) medications in Canada. Colorful floor displays enjoyed prominent placement in ever ... more
With a season of record-breaking snowfalls and eight weeks of winter to go, Washingtonians have become all too familiar with the icy sidewalks, the sore muscles, and the coughs and colds that come alo ... more
Preserving organs on ice prior to transplantation, an approach known as cold storage or CS, has been the standard practice in liver transplant for 20 years. Now there is new evidence that a technique ... more
Contact: Marla Paul marla-paul@northwestern.edu 312-503-8928 Northwestern University Researcher invents nontoxic drug that forces hyperactive immune cells to die CHICAGO #8212; A researcher from Nort ... more
Scientists have invented a novel way to halt and even reverse rheumatoid arthritis. They have developed an imitation of a suicide molecule that floats undetected into overactive immune cells responsib ... more
Originally published in HCPLive.com by Ed Rabinowitz There s a great scene in the movie The Big Chill where the main characters are having a discussion on the topic of rationalizations. One individu ... more
by Bob Wachter, MD Early last year, my boss Talmadge King and I were at an ABIM meeting (we re both on the board), and the group was debating a controversial topic. Another participant at the meetin ... more
Contact: Karen Kreeger karen.kreeger@uphs.upenn.edu 215-349-5658 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA Scientists have long pondered the seeming contradiction that taking broad-s ... more
Learn how to cope with winter weather emergencies and hypothermia. ... more
Contact: Zenaida Gonzalez Kotala zkotala@mail.ucf.edu 407-823-6120 University of Central Florida Mankind may finally have a weapon to fight two of the world #8217;s deadliest diseases. A University o ... more
A team of scientists led by Professor Adrian Krainer, PhD, of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has discovered molecular factors in cancer cells that boost the production of an enzyme that helps alter the ... more
A team of scientists led by Professor Adrian Krainer, Ph.D., of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has discovered molecular factors in cancer cells that boost the production of an enzyme that helps alter t ... more
Your 3-year-old's doctor discovers a heart murmur during a visit for a mild cold with fever and recommends referral to a pediatric cardiologist. You worry and wonder how your healthy, active child cou ... more
Contact: Peter Tarr tarr@cshl.edu 516-367-8455 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Understanding and overcoming #8216;the Warburg Effect #8217; Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. A team of scientists led by Profess ... more