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International Complementary Medicine Conference Set For University Of Queensland
An international conference to be held at The University of Queensland later this month is set to scrutinise research into complementary medicine (CM) and its role in health care. The Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Health, the Hon. Mark Butler will open the conference.
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Chinese Herbal Medicines For Preventing Diabetes In High Risk People
More research is required to establish whether Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes, according to Cochrane Researchers. Although herbal medicines are widely used in Asian countries to treat pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), the precursor of the disease, researchers say there is still not enough hard scientific evidence to confidently recommend their use.
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Natural Products Association, Virgo Publishing To Conduct In-depth GMP Training Before SupplySide West
Are you ready for a visit from FDA? FDA promises a significant increase in GMP inspections in 2009 and if your company has more than 20 employees, your company could be one of them! An Advanced Course on the FDA GMPs for Dietary Supplements will be offered at SupplySide West in Las Vegas in November.
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ESAI Provides Grant To LA BioMed To Investigate Long-Term Correction Of Erectile Dysfunction
Las Vegas-based Endogenous Stem Cells Activators Inc. (ESAI) announced that it will award a $1.3 million grant to Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LABioMed) for pre-clinical studies aimed at activating penile endogenous (adult) stem cells with the company's drug, KRONOS IV.
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ESAI Provides Grant To LA BioMed To Investigate Long-Term Correction Of Erectile Dysfunction
Las Vegas-based Endogenous Stem Cells Activators Inc. (ESAI) announced that it will award a $1.3 million grant to Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LABioMed) for pre-clinical studies aimed at activating penile endogenous (adult) stem cells with the company's drug, KRONOS IV.
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Prostate Cancer Gives A New Outlook On Life
Men who have prostate cancer often feel quite healthy, but the diagnosis still gives them a whole new outlook on life. Once they have learned to live with their cancer, they choose to focus on valuable relationships and appreciate the little things in life, shows a dissertation thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy.
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Tai Chi May Be An Effective Treatment For Dizziness, Balance Issues
Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders (also known as vestibular disorders).
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Alternative Medicine Use Increasing For Patients Suffering With Chronic Rhinosinusitis
A new study suggests that a growing segment of patients are turning to complementary and alternative medical therapies to help treat the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).
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Senate Hearing On Steroids And Sports Supplements: Increased Enforcement, Resources Key, Says NPA
Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., interim executive director and CEO of the Natural Products Association (NPA), in a Senate hearing in September before the Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, called for greater enforcement of the law in keeping illegal steroids marketed as dietary supplements off the market.
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Urology: South Eastern European Meeting In Belgrade On 9 And 10 October, 2009
On 9 and 10 October the anniversary South Eastern European Meeting (SEEM) will be held in the Yugoslav Drama Theatre (Jugoslovensko Dramsko Pozoriste) in Belgrade (RS). Professor Michael Marberger (Vienna, AT), chairman of the Regional Office of the European Association of Urology: "For the 5th time the SEEM will provide a platform where new experimental and clinical work from the region is presented to an international audience".
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New Jersey Cancer Center Helps Develop Nationwide Prostate Consortium
Robert S. DiPaola, MD, the director of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), has been awarded $1.6 million by the Department of Defense (DoD) to fund CINJ's participation in a nationwide consortium of 14 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Centers engaged in innovative and collaborative research to tackle prostate cancer. Dr.
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Warning Over Unlicensed 'Herbal Valium'
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is warning people of the dangers of taking unlicensed herbal medicines containing aconite. Aconite has recently been portrayed in the media as 'herbal valium', however, it is actually an extremely poisonous plant that is toxic to the heart. It is also known as monkshood and herbal products containing this ingredient could be fatal or cause serious illness if consumed.
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Over 65s Should Take High Dose Vitamin D To Prevent Falls, Say Researchers
A daily supplement of vitamin D at a dose of 700-1000 IU reduces the risk of falling among older people by 19% according to a study published on bmj.com today. But a dose of less than 700 IU per day has no effect. IU is an international unit of measurement for vitamins and other biologically active substances.
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CLSI Publishes Guideline For Evaluation Of Stability Of In Vitro Diagnostic Reagents
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published a new document, Evaluation of Stability of In Vitro Diagnostic Reagents; Approved Guideline (EP25-A). Stability of an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagent reflects its ability to maintain consistent performance characteristics over time.
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Gene With Possible Link To Infertility Identified In Mice
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have identified the role of a gene in regulating molecular signals involved with ovarian follicle development, which may one day help shed light on some of the causes of fertility issues in humans. The steps involved with conception and pregnancy are delicate and complex - particularly the process of folliculogenesis.
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Impact Of Surgical And Medical Castration On Serum Testosterone Level In Prostate Cancer Patients
UroToday.com - Until the development of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), bilateral orchidectomy was the only way to achieve castration. Nowadays ADT can be considered a benchmark in the treatment of prostate cancer and it has been postulated that gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists are able to reduce testosterone to obtain a level as low as bilateral orchidectomy. Different GnRH agonists are currently available.
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Patients' Groups Across Europe Call For Prostate Cancer To Be Higher On Health Agendas
Prostate cancer should be higher on government health agendas recognising its importance as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, urges a call to action launched recently by Europa Uomo, a coalition of patients' groups across Europe. "We need action, not just hollow words, to reduce the growing problem of prostate cancer," warned Tom Hudson, Chairman of Europa Uomo at a meeting to launch the call to action held in Antwerp, Belgium (18 September, 2009).
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Few Risks To Newborn Offspring Of Parents Who Are Childhood Cancer Survivors, Studies Find
Whether they can have children is one of the major concerns for adult survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer because fertility can be compromised by cancer treatment. For cancer survivors who can have children, two new studies led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center may help alleviate fears that their childhood disease will adversely impact their newborns.
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Prostate Cancer Study Results Published On Patients Treated With CyberKnife Radiosurgery
Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY), a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today publication of results from a study of early stage prostate cancer patients treated with CyberKnife Radiosurgery. The study demonstrated that erectile function was preserved in 81 percent of patients at a median follow-up of two years.
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Vitamin D's Role In Preventing Asthma Studied In Pregnant Women
A group of pregnant women who have asthma or allergies will get extra vitamin D as part of a study to determine if the vitamin can prevent their children from developing asthma. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is part of the multi-center trial in collaboration with Boston University and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Diego.
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