Unexpected Bacterial Diversity Found On Human Skin

Unexpected Bacterial Diversity Found On Human Skin
The health of our skin - one of the body's first lines of defense against illness and injury - depends upon the delicate balance between our own cells and the millions of bacteria and other one-celled microbes that live on its surface. To better understand this balance, National Institutes of Health researchers have set out to explore the skin's microbiome, which is all of the DNA, or genomes, of all of the microbes that inhabit human skin.

Unexpected Bacterial Diversity Found On Human Skin

Unexpected Bacterial Diversity Found On Human Skin
The health of our skin - one of the body's first lines of defense against illness and injury - depends upon the delicate balance between our own cells and the millions of bacteria and other one-celled microbes that live on its surface. To better understand this balance, National Institutes of Health researchers have set out to explore the skin's microbiome, which is all of the DNA, or genomes, of all of the microbes that inhabit human skin.

Anemia Associated With Greater Risk Of Death In Heart Disease Patients

A new study appearing in Congestive Heart Failure has found that the presence of anemia in patients with chronic heart failure is associated with a significantly increased risk of death. The findings also show that anemia is associated with a poorer degree of left ventricular function and a lower left ventricular ejection fraction, an objective measure of cardiac function. Heart failure is a common and serious chronic illness. Read more ...

Cardiovascular Fitness Not Affected By Cancer Treatment

The cardiovascular fitness level of cancer survivors is not affected by many standard cancer therapies, say researchers from Georgetown University Medical Cancer. That is the finding of a new observational study to be presented today at the American College of Sports Medicine in Seattle. "We know physical activity is a critical component of cancer survivorship, both during and after cancer treatment," says Jennifer LeMoine, Ph.D. Complete news at...

International Health Organizations Urge More Funding For Yellow Fever Vaccine Stockpile

International Health Organizations Urge More Funding For Yellow Fever Vaccine Stockpile
The International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Yellow Fever Vaccine Provision is warning that the global emergency stockpile of yellow fever vaccine for the world's most vulnerable populations in Africa is under threat. The current stockpile is scheduled to run out in 2010 and there is no funding to cover campaigns once the stockpile is depleted.

NHS Spends 10% Of Annual Budget On Treating Diabetes, UK

NHS Spends 10% Of Annual Budget On Treating Diabetes, UK
Living with diabetes involves keeping a close eye on blood glucose levels. This is done by putting a drop of blood onto a small but expensive device called a test strip. A dramatic price reduction by Ambe Medical Group could herald a big change in diabetes management and NHS strategy. The price of test strips has long been a contentious issue.

Alzheimer's Society Comment On Research Into Impact Of Vitamin D On Brain Performance

A study of 3,133 men from a variety of test centres across Europe has shown that lower 25 (OH) D levels (vitamin D levels) were associated with poorer brain performance (in middle aged and older men). The study looked at a number of cognitive function tests with only one being linked to vitamin D statistically. The study did not look at cognitive function in women. More at...

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Aging

The Government of Canada announced a new study that will increase the understanding of common health problems affecting seniors.

The Government of Canada today announced a new study that will increase the understanding of common health problems affecting seniors. David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health.

"This long-term study of 50,000 Canadians will look into the many factors affecting us as we age, while at the same time creating several new science-related jobs," said Minister Aglukkaq. "This information will be used to improve the health and quality of life of older Canadians."

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Canadian Institute Of Health Research

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Unlocking The Mysteries Of Aging

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Aging

The Government of Canada announced a new study that will increase the understanding of common health problems affecting seniors.

The Government of Canada today announced a new study that will increase the understanding of common health problems affecting seniors. David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health.

"This long-term study of 50,000 Canadians will look into the many factors affecting us as we age, while at the same time creating several new science-related jobs," said Minister Aglukkaq. "This information will be used to improve the health and quality of life of older Canadians."

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Canadian Institute Of Health Research

Latest Updates From The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)

Latest Updates From The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)
Alzheimer imaging aficionados thronged to back-to-back meetings held recently in Seattle for a preview of the latest data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). Launched in the fall of 2004 and set to conclude next year, the $64-million ADNI is comparing imaging methods and fluid biomarkers in the same set of people to determine which measures can best predict and track Alzheimer-disease clinical changes over time.

Latest Updates From The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)

Latest Updates From The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)
Alzheimer imaging aficionados thronged to back-to-back meetings held recently in Seattle for a preview of the latest data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). Launched in the fall of 2004 and set to conclude next year, the $64-million ADNI is comparing imaging methods and fluid biomarkers in the same set of people to determine which measures can best predict and track Alzheimer-disease clinical changes over time.

Vector-Borne Diseases: Ticks Added To Mosquitoes

Vector-Borne Diseases: Ticks Added To Mosquitoes

With the summer of 2009 just around the corner, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is adding a new bug to its vector-borne disease surveillance program.

With the summer of 2009 just around the corner, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is adding a new bug to its vector-borne disease surveillance program. For years, the Health Unit has monitored the community for mosquito activity as part of its West Nile Virus surveillance program; this year the MLHU also wants the community to keep an eye out for ticks as part of a strategy to detect the presence of Lyme Disease. Vector-borne diseases are those that are transmitted by the bite of specific species of insects.

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Middlesex-London Health Unit

Vector-Borne Diseases: Ticks Added To Mosquitoes

With the summer of 2009 just around the corner, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is adding a new bug to its vector-borne disease surveillance program.

With the summer of 2009 just around the corner, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is adding a new bug to its vector-borne disease surveillance program. For years, the Health Unit has monitored the community for mosquito activity as part of its West Nile Virus surveillance program; this year the MLHU also wants the community to keep an eye out for ticks as part of a strategy to detect the presence of Lyme Disease. Vector-borne diseases are those that are transmitted by the bite of specific species of insects.

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Middlesex-London Health Unit

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Head Of Urologic Oncology At The Cancer Institute Of New Jersey Marks 500th Robotic Prostatectomy

Marking a unique milestone in prostate cancer surgery, the director of urologic oncology at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) has completed his 500th robotic prostatectomy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), the Flagship Hospital of CINJ, which is a Center of Excellence of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Continue reading ...

Age Concern And Help The Aged On New Research On Dementia, UK

Commenting on the new research on Alzheimer's by the the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London, Michelle Mitchell, Charity Director for Age Concern and Help the Aged said: 'This research provides more scientific evidence that working is a crucial ingredient of that engaging and active lifestyle we know is key to healthy mental ageing. 'Ensuring a more comfortable retirement is not the only reason why older workers want to work for longer. Complete news at...

Local Breast Surgeon And Radiation Oncologists Offer New Device That Tracks Radiation

A new sensor device allowing doctors to receive data on the precise amount of radiation being delivered to tumors and surrounding tissue is now being offered at Maury regional Medical Cancer Center. Maury Regional Medical Center is the first in Tennessee to use the technology called DVS® (Dose Verification System) for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment. John P. W. Brown, M. Read more ...

Local Breast Surgeon And Radiation Oncologists Offer New Device That Tracks Radiation

Local Breast Surgeon And Radiation Oncologists Offer New Device That Tracks Radiation
A new sensor device allowing doctors to receive data on the precise amount of radiation being delivered to tumors and surrounding tissue is now being offered at Maury regional Medical Cancer Center. Maury Regional Medical Center is the first in Tennessee to use the technology called DVS® (Dose Verification System) for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment. John P. W. Brown, M.

The American Diabetes Association Kicks-Off Its Annual Tour De Cure Cycling Event

The American Diabetes Association Kicks-Off Its Annual Tour De Cure Cycling Event
The American Diabetes Association is challenging riders to take part in the annual Tour de Cure, a cycling event to raise funds to help fight diabetes. More than 40,000 cyclists will be participating in the Tour de Cure at sites throughout the country. All funds raised at the Tour de Cure events will go to support the Association's mission -- to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Tips On Cold Sore Remedies

If you are troubled by cold sores, then check out this article. I know it is embarrassing to talk about it. But if you don't treat it fast, the virus can create new sites.

It first started as a tingling sensation. You also felt some burning and itching. Soon tiny blisters start to form. They keep getting larger and soon you have one ugly and painful cold sore. The only thing on your mind is “how do I get rid of this quickly?” Here are some cold sore remedies that can help:

1. If your cold sore is in the early stages, topical cream Abreva can speed up your healing. Your cold sore won’t last as long and won’t be as bad. It’s an OTC medication and can be bought at the store. Many users swear by it’s effectiveness. Unfortunately it is a little pricey.

2. Increase your Lysine intake and reduce Arginine. Lysine is an amino acid that restricts the growth of the herpes virus. Arginine, on the other hand, is used by the virus to grow. So, eat lysine rich foods such as legumes, meat, vegetables, eggs and dairy products. Stay away from nuts, chocolate and caffeine. Another way of increasing your Lysine level is by taking supplements. Lysine cream and lip balm can help reduce the discomforts of cold sores.

3. Use lemon balm. Lemon Balm, also commonly known as Melissa, is a herb with a lemony scent that looks a lot like mint. This herb has antiviral properties. Studies suggest that it can help sooth the itching, tingling and burning sensations of cold sores.

There are several ways to use lemon balm as a remedy. You could get lemon balm tea bags, brew it as a tea, then apply the liquid on the sore using a cotton ball. Don’t throw away the tea bags. Freeze it and later apply it on the sore. The icy coldness relieves your pain and the antiviral properties helps to cure the sore.

These are some simple things you can do at home. Although you are concerned about your privacy, there are better ways to deal with fever blister. I have found some interesting articles that may interest you. If you to read more, just click the link below.

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Diagnostic Evaluation Of PSA Recurrence And Review Of Hormonal Management After Radical Prostatectomy

UroToday.com - At present, no consensus exists on how patients with PSA recurrence after radical prostatectomy (RP) should be treated. Although patients with postoperative PSA recurrence frequently undergo androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) before evidence of metastatic disease, the benefit of this approach is uncertain. As no randomized studies are performed in this clinical setting there is no conclusive evidence that hormone therapy (HT) after RP will prolong survival or reduce morbidity. More at...

ActoGeniX Obtains IND Approval

ActoGeniX, a development stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that the United States´ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Company´s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for AG013, a novel therapeutic product for the treatment of oral mucositis in cancer patients. This IND application approval allows ActoGeniX to initiate a phase 1B clinical trial with AG013, which will now become the second clinical development program in ActoGeniX´s portfolio. Continue reading ...

Statistical Press Notice - Direct Access Audiology Referral To Treatment (RTT) Times Data February 2009, England

The "Improving Access to Audiology Services in England", document in March 2007 by stated that: "Improving Access to Audiology Services in England sets out a simple aspiration: for local health systems to transform the experience of the audiology service for all their patients. This requires a radical reduction in waiting... Complete news at...

Synosia Therapeutics Begins Phase I Trial Of A New Generation Treatment For Cognitive Impairment In Alzheimer's Disease And Schizophrenia

Synosia Therapeutics Begins Phase I Trial Of A New Generation Treatment For Cognitive Impairment In Alzheimer's Disease And Schizophrenia
Synosia Therapeutics announced today that it has started a Phase I clinical trial of SYN-120, its new generation 5-HT6 antagonist under development for the treatment of cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's and schizophrenia. The study will assess the safety and tolerability of single ascending doses of SYN-120 in healthy volunteers.

A "Light Bulb" Moment For People With Dementia

A "Light Bulb" Moment For People With Dementia
Change the lighting; improve your health.

Major Influenza Pandemic Threat Is Now Preventable And Treatable With Canopus' Aerosol Statin Formulation

Canopus BioPharma Inc. (OTCPK: CBIA) announced it has commissioned a team of experts led by Dr. Akihiro Shimosaka, to assist with its plans for major collaborations to license, manufacture and distribute its H1N1 Swine flu statin antiviral. This team is currently in negotiations with the Office of Disease Control and Emergency Response, the CDC and the SFDA in China with a view to initiating large scale clinical trials and gaining marketing approval on behalf of Canopus BioPharma. Complete news at...

Risks In Heart Patients Reduced By Walking Often And Far

An exercise program that burns a lot of calories reduced cardiac risk factors better than standard cardiac rehabilitation in overweight coronary patients, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. "The higher-caloric exercise, consisting of almost daily long-distance walking, resulted in double the weight loss and a greater fat mass loss than standard cardiac rehabilitation exercise," said Philip A. Ades, M.D. More at...

Medtronic Announces San Antonio As Home Of New Diabetes Facility

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced that the company has chosen San Antonio, Texas, as the home of its new Diabetes Therapy Management and Education Center. Medtronic is expected to hire nearly 1,400 professionals during a five-year period to staff the new 150,000-square-foot facility. The announcement took place today at the Overlook at the Rim office building, the proposed site for the new center. More at...

Journal Of American College Of Cardiology Article Reports Fewer Repeat Procedures With Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Stent

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) welcomed the publication of an article in the current edition of the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC) reviewing data on more than 19,000 patients from the Swedish national registry who were evaluated for restenosis, or the re-narrowing of arteries after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Read more ...

Alzheimer's Society Comment On New Research Into HDAC2 And Memory, To Be Published In Nature

This exciting research may help our understanding of how memory works. 'Scientists showed that a specific gene is involved in memory and that its actions can be enhanced in genetically modified mice. Alzheimer's is much more than just memory loss; it is a physical disease of the brain that leads to the death of nerve cells. We need more research before we can know how helpful these results will be in developing treatments for this devastating disease. Read more ...

Alzheimer's Society Comment On New Research Into HDAC2 And Memory, To Be Published In Nature

This exciting research may help our understanding of how memory works. 'Scientists showed that a specific gene is involved in memory and that its actions can be enhanced in genetically modified mice. Alzheimer's is much more than just memory loss; it is a physical disease of the brain that leads to the death of nerve cells. We need more research before we can know how helpful these results will be in developing treatments for this devastating disease. Read more ...

Diabetes Experts Issue New Recommendations For Inpatient Glycemic Control - Call For Systemic Changes In Hospitals Nationwide

Diabetes Experts Issue New Recommendations For Inpatient Glycemic Control - Call For Systemic Changes In Hospitals Nationwide
New recommendations released by a consensus group of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) are calling for major changes in the way health care professionals treat hospitalized patients with high blood glucose (sugar) levels. The authors recommend revised glucose targets of 140-180 mg/dL in the ICU setting, and between 100-180 mg/dL for most patients admitted to general medical-surgical wards.

Swine Flu 2,371 Officially Confirmed Cases In 24 Countries, Including 42 Deaths In Mexico And 2 Deaths In The USA

Swine Flu 2,371 Officially Confirmed Cases In 24 Countries, Including 42 Deaths In Mexico And 2 Deaths In The USA
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2,371 humans have been officially infected with the influenza A (H1N1) virus - the so-called swine flu virus - with 42 deaths in Mexico and 2 deaths in the United States. Below is a list of countries, with confirmed human case totals, and deaths.

Government Pledges £1.6m For Macmillan's National Cancer Survivorship Initiative, UK

The Department of Health is to provide £1.6 million to Macmillan to improve services and support for those living with and beyond cancer, Health Minister, Ann Keen announced today. Complete news at...

New Study Finds Job Loss Can Make You Sick

New Study Finds Job Loss Can Make You Sick
In the face of rising unemployment and businesses declaring bankruptcy, a new study has found that losing your job can make you sick. Even when people find a new job quickly, there is an increased risk of developing a new health problem, such as hypertension, heart disease, heart attack, stroke or diabetes as a result of the job loss. The study will be published in the May 8 issue of Demography.

Blacks, Hispanics More Concerned About Alzheimer's Diseases Than Whites, Survey Finds

Blacks and Hispanics are more concerned than whites about Alzheimer's disease but less knowledgeable about means to delay its onset, according to a new survey, United Press International reports. The survey was presented recently at the Continue reading ...

Mental Health Prescriptions Increased By 73% Among Adults, 50% Among Children From 1996-2006, Study Finds

Mental Health Prescriptions Increased By 73% Among Adults, 50% Among Children From 1996-2006, Study Finds
From 1996 to 2006, prescriptions for mental health medications increased by 73% among U.S. adults and by 50% among children, according to a study published on Tuesday in the journal Health Affairs, the Wall Street Journal reports. The study found that the number of U.S.

Seegene Introduces Diagnostic Test For Diarrhea; Seeplex(R) Diarrhea ACE Detection Tests For 14 Diarrhea Causing Pathogens

Seegene Introduces Diagnostic Test For Diarrhea; Seeplex(R) Diarrhea ACE Detection Tests For 14 Diarrhea Causing Pathogens
Seegene introduced the Seeplex® Diarrhea ACE Detection test that provides a novel and fast-acting multiplex PCR diagnostic technique to simultaneously verify a complex range of pathogens that cause diarrhea. Based on the company's proprietary DPO (Dual Priming Oligo) technology, the Seeplex Diarrhea ACE Detection tests for ten bacteria (Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Campylobacter spp., Vibrio spp., C. difficile Toxin B, C. perfringens, Y. enterocolitica, Aeromonas spp., E.

New Survey Reveals Gap In Understanding Of Alzheimer's Disease Risk And Prevention Among Most Vulnerable Populations

African American and Hispanic adults are more concerned about Alzheimer's disease, but are less informed about prevention of and risk factors than Caucasians, according to new survey results announced by Eisai, Inc. Dr. Sharon Richardson, vice president of Medical Affairs at Eisai Inc. Read more ...

Neuroscientists Discover Long-Term Potentiation In The Olfactory Bulb

Neuroscientists Discover Long-Term Potentiation In The Olfactory Bulb
Ben W. Strowbridge, Ph.D, associate professor of Neuroscience and Physiology/Biophysics, and Yuan Gao, a Ph.D. student in the neurosciences program at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, are the first to discover a form of synaptic memory in the olfactory bulb, the part of the brain that processes the sense of smell.

Tick Bite Link To Meat Allergy, Medical Journal Of Australia

Tick Bite Link To Meat Allergy, Medical Journal Of Australia
A Sydney allergy practice has found an 'overwhelming majority' of a group of patients who developed a rare allergy to red meat had previously had an adverse reaction to tick bites. Clinical Immunologists, Drs Sheryl van Nunen and Suran Fernando and colleagues, of Royal North Shore Hospital, found that 24 of 25 patients who presented with a history of allergic reaction to red meat also reported large local reactions to tick bites.

America's ENT Doctors Warn That Children And Teenagers Are At Risk For Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Children and teenagers are frequently exposed to potentially damaging noise levels in schools, at home, and in sports, but there has been little reported on their risk for noise-induced hearing loss. In fact, three million children under the age of 18 have some hearing loss, and one factor is external noises. Complete news at...

Air Pollution Endangering Lives Of 6 In 10 Americans, Report

Air Pollution Endangering Lives Of 6 In 10 Americans, Report
Over 185 million Americans or about 6 out of every 10 people in the US live in areas where the air is so polluted that it endangers life, said a new report released earlier this week. The State of the Air 2009 report, by the American Lung Association, said many of the culprits such as dirty power plants, diesel engines and ships also contribute to global warming.

Multiple Sclerosis: Glutamate Identified As Predictor Of Disease Progression

UCSF researchers have identified a correlation between higher levels of glutamate, which occurs naturally in the brain as a byproduct of metabolism, and greater disease burden in multiple sclerosis patients. The study is the first to measure glutamate toxicity in the brain over time and suggests an improved method for tracking the disease and predicting its course. Continue reading ...

'Avoidable' Deaths Account For Large Part Of Black, White Mortality Gap, Study Finds

'Avoidable' Deaths Account For Large Part Of Black, White Mortality Gap, Study Finds
Preventable or treatable deaths contribute to a large portion of the mortality gap between blacks and whites, according to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. For the study, researcher James Macinko of the