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Analysis for worm eggs and at the same time – for cancer
DNA analysis of patients' stools makes it possible to detect different forms of cancer more accurately than previously thought.
03.06.2009Treating a heart attack in advance: prenatal cell therapy
The adult body's own stem cells are not enough to restore the myocardium after a heart attack. Cell therapy has been successfully used to prevent and eliminate damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack, but has not yet been used as a preventive measure, and not just before a heart attack, but even before the birth of a potential patient.
18.05.2009If you don't sleep enough, you'll grow up fat!
Compliance with the regime of children's sleep can be an important, almost cost-free, measure to prevent childhood obesity.
20.05.2008The FDA warns: "fat burners" can harm your health!
The dietary supplement Hydroxycut (Hydroxycate), which is considered a "fat burner", popular among fans of dieting and bodybuilding, is withdrawn from trade by the manufacturer at the request of the US federal authorities due to the threat to consumer health.
04.05.2009Long-acting analgesic: the same as usual, but in liposomes
Researchers from Harvard Medical School proposed to inject the drug for local anesthesia saxitoxin in combination with the steroid hormone dexamethasone into liposomes. In this form, one injection for a week blocked the conduction of impulses along the sciatic nerve.
14.04.2009I'll have to stop
Suspending clinical trials is a common action when a case of unexplained illness occurs.
10.09.2020Stem Cell Registry: St. Petersburg, 2012
By 2012, 10,000 stem cell samples should be harvested. Such a bank, according to doctors, will greatly simplify the treatment of hematological diseases – for example, leukemia.
17.03.2009Preventive vaccine against prostate cancer – "mouse version"
Only 2 out of 20 mice in the experimental group developed prostate cancer. At the same time, the tumors were tiny, non-increasing nodules surrounded by a huge number of immune cells. Thus, vaccination has turned prostate cancer into a chronic, treatable disease.
06.02.2008Induced pluripotent stem cells without viruses
Scientists were able to induce "embryonality" in adult cells without leaving "tumor" genes in them.
02.03.2009Prospects for dentists: "the gene of tooth enamel"
Previously, in experiments, scientists managed to grow only the internal elements of teeth. New data opens the way to the artificial creation of "full-fledged" teeth covered with enamel. In addition, gene therapy opens up new opportunities for strengthening and restoring damaged tooth enamel, as well as the prevention and treatment of caries.
25.02.2009Lead Pill
Radioactive lead Pb-212 will help fight neuroendocrine tumors and their metastases in the bone.
08.07.2019A new stimulator of hematopoietic function is looking for investors
Currently, there are several similar drugs on the market. In comparison with Leukostim, the specific activity of Neutrostim is higher, and unlike "Neupogen" it does not affect red blood cells. In addition, there is reason to believe that the new drug will be cheaper than analogues. The volume of necessary investments is $5 million.
18.02.2009A visit of the RUSNANO delegation to Finland will take place from February 11 to 13
The trip will be the first step towards the implementation of the cooperation program for 2009 within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between RUSNANO and the Ministry of Employment and Economy of Finland.
10.02.2009Anti-obesity remedy: electronically tested :)
Preliminary clinical trials have shown that EndoBarrier leads to the same effect as surgical gastric reduction. Obese subjects who tested the device experienced rapid weight loss while maintaining their usual food intake.
03.02.2009Once again about the benefits of drunkenness
The authors of the study, the results of which were published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, state that the percentage of impotence among men who drink alcohol was 25-30% lower than that of teetotallers.
28.01.2009Doctors and pharmacists will not be out of work
Medical representatives, product managers (working in medicine and pharmacy), pharmacists/pharmacists, as well as doctors are included in the list of the most scarce specialties.
22.01.2009Autophagy and blindness
Siberian scientists will study the mechanisms of autophagy disorders leading to age-related macular degeneration of the retina.
22.10.2018Menopause: hormones or herbal medicine? Both are worse...
Most studies on the efficacy and safety of phytotherapy during menopause do not meet the criteria of evidence-based medicine. The use of herbs can even have adverse health effects. But the popularity of phytotherapy has grown after the publication of works proving the relationship between the use of hormone replacement therapy with breast and ovarian cancer.
16.01.2009Stock up on medicines – they will soon become more expensive!
If the average annual ruble exchange rate remains at the level of 30 per 1 dollar, medicines will rise in price by an average of 23% this year.
13.01.2009