October 2011
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Injection of Progesterone before Breast Cancer...
Dr Rajan Badwe, who is now the director of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai started the protocol of four to fourteen days pre-surgical treatment of breast cancer patients with progesterone injection be it a surgical biopsy, lump removal or both. He is practising this protocol for about a decade now. It cuts down the chances of recurrences by 10% and brings down death rate by 8% as reported in the...
Pre-Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer with Progesterone http://ping.fm/qY8YF
Aspirin for Lynch Syndrome
If somebody can tolerate, aspirin may help to prevent cancer in lynch syndrome. Lynch syndrome is a rare inherited condition of genetic fault that increases the risk of colon cancer and other cancers. Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.com/2011/10/if-you-can-tolerate-take-aspirin-to.html
If You can Tolerate Take Aspirin to Prevent Cancer in Lynch Syndrome http://ping.fm/B07p7
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ABCS of Million Hearts to Prevent Million Heart...
Many heart attacks or strokes are preventable. Some very simple, achievable modifications in habit and lifestyle are all those required.Amplify’d from www.cdc.govCDC recommends ways to reduce the threat of strokes Million Hearts’ goal to prevent a million heart attacks and strokes in five years Among the actions available today to reduce stroke and heart attacks, Million Hearts seeks to improve ...
ABCS of Million Hearts to Prevent Million Heart Attacks and Strokes http://amplify.com/u/a1ftoe
HPV Vaccine for Boys Recommended
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended the routine use of the human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine (HPV4) in boys aged 11 to 12 years. The committee also recommended that boys aged 13 to 21 years who had not already received the HPV4 vaccine should also be vaccinated. Read more;...
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination Recommended by CDC for Boys http://ping.fm/9FrQP
Targeting Triple Negative Breast Cancer with Herpes Virus ~ From A Clinician’s Bioscope http://ping.fm/toned
Oncolytic Virus to Target Brest Cancer
Triple negative negative breast cancer ( TNBC) treatment has limited options, in the sense that hormonal manipulation can not be achieved here as those lack the protein for targeting. Researchers from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City suggest that triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) might respond to treatment with an oncolytic agent. Read more;...
Guideline for Treatment of Hypertension in Seniors http://amplify.com/u/a1foqj
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Guideline for Treatment of Hypertension in Seniors
For the first time The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association has issued guideline for treatment of hypertension in seniors above 65 years old.
The guideline is as under.Amplify’d from www.medpagetoday.comThe American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have issued the first guidance specifically for the treatment of hypertension in patients 65 and...
Gestational Bisphenol A Exposure may Cause Several...
Bisphenol A is found in plastic material found in baby feeding bottles, some food packages, canned food and can have many more unknown sources. Its association in with immunity problem and diorder in brain development in children has not been conclusively disproved. Now, a new research in greater Cincinnati, Ohio-area, published in the Journal of Pediatrics links it to...
Laser in Cataract Surgery
After many improvements now many cataract surgeries are being conducted in phaco- emulsification technique. In this technique the lens is emulsified by ultrasound and sucked out. Recently, Femtosecond laser is used to assist in the cataract surgery and the device has been approved by FDA. Laser beam is delivered in very short pulses, 10-15 femtoseconds that delivers energy for a very short...
Laser in Cataract Surgery http://ping.fm/sHNjU
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
via clinispot.blogspot.com Lifestyle modification, aerobic weight bearing exercise, appropriate sun exposure, healthy food with supplementation of minerals and vitamin D will go a long way in preventing osteoporosis; and is better to prevent it than try to cure it. Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.com/2011/10/prevention-and-treatment-of.html
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis http://ping.fm/ifgQy
Chronic Otitis Media with Effusion Revisited
The findings on the genetic bases for OM in the Junbo and Jeff mutants mouse models have highlighted the importance of hypoxia mechanisms in the development of chronic OM and targeting the pathways may have the potential of developing new therapeutic strategies; which may need further exploration. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.com/2011/10/novel-treatment-option-for-otitis-…
Novel Treatment Option for Otitis Media with Effusion and Hearing Loss http://ping.fm/fVPMl
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Call to Shorten The Time Since Heart Attack to Intervention in Hospital http://ping.fm/dZhbZ
Golden Moments for Cardiac Intervention
via clinispot.blogspot.com The current guideline says; That for patients with ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction who is candidate to receive primary percutaneous coronary intervention that the time from hospital arrival to mechanical re-perfusion, should not exceed 90 minutes. Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.com/2011/10/call-to-shorten-time-since-heart-attack…
Less Frequent Cervical Cancer Screening Proposed http://amplify.com/u/a1f6tm
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Less Frequent Cervical Cancer Screening Proposed
Less frequent testing for cervical cancer is recommended in 2 separate proposed guidelines.
1. One from the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPTF), and 2. Other from the American Cancer Society (ACS); working in collaboration with the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP); and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).Amplify’d from...
Breach in Intestinal Defense may Cause...
Researchers found out that a protein of lectin family RegIII and in particular RegIIIY is responsible for keeping the pathogens in a safe distance from the cells of gut. This protein can damage the bacteria, so is bactericidal. This protein is secreted from the gut cells and creates a buffer zone of 50 micrometers between the cells of gut and the bugs present in the gut lumen. Read more;...
How Intestinal Microbes may Cause Inflammatory Bowel Disease http://ping.fm/2xilR
Ingredient in Broccoli can improve the...
via clinispot.blogspot.com A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, found why corticosteroids do not work well for COPD patients and additional treatment with sulforaphane—an ingredient of broccoli and other vegetables—can improve the effectiveness of corticosteroids. Read more;...
A Molecule from Brocolli Sulforaphane Increases the Effectiveness of Steroid in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ~ From A Clinician’s Bioscope http://ping.fm/Dbor2
Exercise Before and During Early Pregnancy May...
Research using animal model suggests that exercise before and during early stages of pregnancy may protect a mother from pre-eclampsia. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.com/2011/10/exercise-before-and-during-early.html
Exercise Before and During Early Pregnancy May Help Mothers http://ping.fm/MUv42
Clinician On Net: Exercise Before and During Early Pregnancy May Help Mothers http://ping.fm/2axbL
Spinosad for Better Treatment of Head Lice and Nits http://amplify.com/u/a1ewwk
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Spinosad for Better Treatment of Head Lice and...
Spinosad is better than other topical agents to treat head lice and nits; the researchers say.Amplify’d from www.medpagetoday.comAAP: One Course of Spinosad Exterminates Lice, NitsBOSTON — Head lice and nits were cleared from the hair of almost 90% of patients following a single application of a prescription topical agent, which is derived from soil bacteria, results of a randomized study...
Blood Sugar Estimation By Laser Beam http://ping.fm/3Qmys
Near Infra-Red light for Blood Sugar Estimation
The simple thought of finger pricking is frightening for some and when it comes to the diabetics, who need constant blood sugar monitoring at frequent interval is perhaps very scary. Scientists from University of Toronto are working on beam of near infra-red light to estimate blood sugar without a finger prick or puncturing a vein. The device can be used in hospitals as well as in home. ...
Vitamin Supplementation may Harm
New studies add to the growing evidences that; taking extra doses of vitamins can do more harm than good.Treatment with beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may increase mortality. The potential roles of vitamin C and selenium on mortality need further study. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.com/2011/10/some-vitamin-supplementation-may.html
New studies add to the growing evidences that; taking extra doses of vitamins can do more harm than good.Treatment with beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may increase mortality. The potential roles of vitamin C and selenium on mortality need further study. Read more; http://ping.fm/IAS6Q
HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategy in India Pays Up
HIV/AIDS prevention strategy pays up in India, funded by Bill Gates Foundation; a study concludes. Approximately about 100,000 people in India may have escaped from HIV infection over five years from 2003 to 2008; the period assessed. The result is apparently due to aggressive prevention programs, that targeted the high-risk groups; the study suggests. The program was named as Avahan. Read more;...
HIV/AIDS prevention strategy pays up in India, funded by Bill Gates Foundation; a study concludes. Approximately about 100,000 people in India may have escaped from HIV infection over five years from 2003 to 2008; the period assessed.
The result is apparently due to aggressive prevention programs, that targeted the high-risk groups; the study suggests. The program was named as Avahan. Read more;...
Pyloric Obstruction from Cancer of Stomach
Obstruction may occur at pylorus, the exit point of food from stomach to the duodenum, the next part of gut after stomach. In this case, there is obstruction in the pyloric opening of stomach due to cancer; only some amount of passage is left from complete obstruction of passage of food to the next part of gut after stomach, the duodenum. Food and liquid is pooled inside the stomach. ...
Once A Day Pill to Improve Diabetes
Researchers are working to develop a pill that can treat or even prevent type 2 diabetes. They believe that people be taking the compound like a daily vitamin to stop the condition from developing. The compound is nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), which plays a vital role in the way cells use energy. Read more; http://clinicianonnet.blogspot.com/2011/10/can-pill-day-halt-or-improve-diabe…
Researchers are working to develop a pill that can treat or even prevent type 2 diabetes. They believe that people be taking the compound like a daily vitamin to stop the condition from developing. The compound is nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), which plays a vital role in the way cells use energy. Read more; http://ping.fm/4YzXz
Skin Cell Spray in Treating Burn Injury http://amplify.com/u/a1ecnf
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Skin Cell Spray in Treating Burn Injury
Treating large burn injuries are difficult; and involves a lot of morbidity and mortality; according to degree and percentage of burn.
Traditionally, treated by different methods of dressing and later skin grafting.
With evolution of newer technologies, plastic surgery has come to the fore front.
Biological and synthetic skin substitutes were applied.
As a little skin may be available from...
Tadalafil for Benign Proatatic Hyperplasia
On Oct. 6th, 2011; The U.S. FDA has approved tadalafil to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); and for BPH and erectile dysfunction (ED); if co-exist. Read more; http://clinispot.blogspot.com/2011/10/drug-for-erectile-dysfunction-tadalafil…
On Oct. 6th, 2011; The U.S. FDA has approved tadalafil to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); and for BPH and erectile dysfunction (ED); if co-exist. Read more; http://ping.fm/07CZA
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Sealant Gel for Vascular Surgery
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved LeGoo gel to temporarily stop blood flow during vascular and cardiovascular surgery without using clamps or elastic loops. LeGoo is a water-soluble and temperature-sensitive gel; and is liquid at room temperature. When injected into a blood vessel, LeGoo forms a gel plug that moulds to the shape of the blood vessel and stops blood flow for up to...
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved LeGoo gel to temporarily stop blood flow during vascular and cardiovascular surgery without using clamps or elastic loops.
LeGoo is a water-soluble and temperature-sensitive gel; and is liquid at room temperature. When injected into a blood vessel, LeGoo forms a gel plug that moulds to the shape of the blood vessel and stops blood flow for up to...
