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Conference explores hot new field of synthetic biology Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:33PMBay Area futurists and their fans gathered Sunday in a coming-of-age celebration for the fledgling field of synthetic biology, which builds living entities from lifeless chemicals.
Pressure BioSciences, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Provides Business Update Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:09AM Pressure BioSciences, Inc. today announced that total revenue for the third quarter of 2008 was $265,662 compared to $138,052 for the comparable period in the prior year.
Traditional therapy Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 9:09AMFor those who love to heal, traditional Chinese medicine is becoming an increasingly attractive career option.
Hospitals, spas offer magical medical tour Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 10:13AMSPAS are part of alternative medicine. Although some are led to believe that spa treatments are more of a recreational activity to pamper oneself than what wellness experts would like us to believe, Susie Ellis, president of SpaFinder, is quick to defend the therapeutic healing effect of spas.
Jean-Marie Eveillard Buys Genentech Inc., AMR Corp., ImClone Systems Inc., Sells Yahoo! Inc., Seattle Genetics Inc., ... Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 9:16AMAt the beginning of the year, Jean-Marie Eveillard did not see many opportunities. Now he thinks that the market is reasonablely priced. Of course stock prices declined even more after he bought some. Jean-Marie Eveillard owns 304 stocks with a total value of $9.7 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells of the third quarter. Jean-Marie Eveillard buys Banco Latinoamericano de ...
"Yin Yang" Principle Suggests New Approach To Evaluating Breast Cancer Treatments Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:09AMAbout six in 10 breast cancer cases are caused when estrogen triggers cell receptors to promote abnormal cell growth leading to tumors. But if two particular receptors come together in what a University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher calls a "yin yang" relationship, one might knock down the activity of the other and breast cancer growth could be halted.
Benda Pharmaceutical Files Form 12b-25 for 3Q08 10Q Filing Extension Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:00AM Benda Pharmaceutical, Inc. , a China-based pharmaceutical company producing both Gendicine®, a commercialized gene therapy medicine for the treatment of cancer, and traditional Chinese and conventional medicines, today announced that it has filed a Form 12b-25 with the U.S.
Things to do from Nov. 14, 2008 Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:17AM• Sam Bellich, deputy director of Mercer County Agency on Aging, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday during the Wilmington Township Civic League meeting at the municipal building, 35 Auction Road. He will discuss programs and services for older adults and the role of the local aging office.
Goodwill employee finds $7,500 in a shoebox Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:33AMCelebrity gossip, famous birthdays and other tidbits, compiled from Seattle Times news services.
Obama Euphoria Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11:55AMThe latest in breast cancer screening Dr. Roderick Tan, naturopathic medicine practioner, contemplated additional screening and detection methods for breast cancer when he encountered a patient--a young, smart, and beautiful woman--who had already undergone a double mastectomy by the age of 23.
Health Highlights: Nov. 10, 2008 Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11:02AM Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Researchers Use Chemical from Medicinal Plant to Fight HIV Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:25AMImmune cells lose the ability to divide as they age because a part of their chromosomes known as a telomere becomes progressively shorter with cell division. As a result, its disease fighting ability is compromised. But a chemical from the Astragalus root can prevent or slow the progressive telomere shortening, which could make it a key weapon in the fight against HIV.
Researchers use chemical from medicinal plants to fight HIV Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 6:33AM( University of California - Los Angeles ) Immune cells lose the ability to divide as they age because a part of their chromosomes known as a telomere becomes progressively shorter with cell division. As a result, its disease fighting ability is compromised. A new study finds that a chemical from the Astragalus root, frequently used used in Chinese herbal therapy, can prevent or slow this ...
Anti-tobacco hero in the running for Australian of the Year Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:05PMTireless anti-tobacco campaigner and Sydney University Professor of Public Health Simon Chapman has been named as a NSW finalist in the 2009 Australian of the Year awards.
How safe are herbal supplements? Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 3:57PMMANILA, Philippines - The cheaper medicines act is supposed to be in effect already so prices of medicines should drop drastically, giving relief to millions of sick people who have to give up an arm to be able to buy the medicines they need.
ACUPUNCTURE Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 6:41PMHOT flashes are probably one of the most irritating symptoms of menopause. It drives many women up the wall and in desperate search of a cure or at least relief.
Two More Human Genomes Mapped Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:23PMTitle: Two More Human Genomes Mapped Category: Health News Created: 11/6/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2008
RUNNING: Lindsay’s 5K to be held Sat. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 10:37PMAnnual 5K named after Lindsay MacIver will take place at Clinton Park
156th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) Nov. 10 - 14, 2008, in Miami, FL Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 4:20PMUnderwater wi-fi, music over the internet, pitch perception in the brain, discovering how whales find their favorite salmon, detecting dangerous swimmers, helping people who have undergone laryngectomy, rhythm and movement disorders, visualizing the sound of musical instruments, and finding a possible way to save manatees from collisions with boats. These are a few of the topics that will be ...
Learn about the Global Vaccines Market 2008-2023 Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 6:21AM NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry industry is available in its catalogue.
Wellness seminar will be held Nov. 8 Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 6:36PMAkuna Canada is presenting a preventive health and wellness seminar 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Days Inn East Brunswick, 195 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. The seminar topic, "How to survive in a toxic world," will be presented by Dr. Jaromir Bertlik.
Cliffside Park restaurant captures Korean flavor Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 10:26AMTo step into Shinpo is to discover the world of boiled pigs’ feet, or jokbal, a dish that may sound strange to Americans but is as traditionally Korean as kimchi and kalbi. To get theirs just right, owners Ilchung and Kay Ha would stop at nothing — not even international airline restrictions.
Urine therapy Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 5:07AM We were just leaving a play when Jess asked "so do you think Vitali Klitschko reads your column?"
Novartis planning image makeover in India Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 11:43PMSwiss pharmaceutical major Novartis AG, known for its tough stand against the Indian government over the rejection of patent protection to its blockbuster cancer medicine Glivec, will attempt an image makeover in the country soon.
Community notes Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 2:39PM Here are the latest West Roxbury and Roslindale community notes
New Lung Cancer Research Presented At CHEST 2008 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 11:09AM#7725 YOUNGER PATIENTS WITH LUNG CANCER HAVE BETTER SURVIVAL Lung cancer in younger patients may exhibit distinct clinical features than lung cancer in older patients, including better survival rates at each disease stage.
Viral Hepatitis Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 4:03AMHepatitis is an infection of the liver caused by one of several viruses, the most common of which are named hepatitis A, B, and C. Hepatitis A is spread mainly through contaminated food and water, whereas hepatitis B is transmitted by sexual contact and use of contaminated needles.
Social Networking for Patients Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 11:28AMThese days, there are social networks for everyone, from high school athletes to dog lovers. It is hard to believe that many of these niche networks will thrive — do teenage football players really need their own Web site or will general social networks like Facebook serve them just as well?
Anita Alexander: The Five Elements and breast cancer Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 7:15PMOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so I thought it would be helpful to take a look at a Five Element perspective of breast cancer.
West Roxbury and Roslindale Community Notes Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 2:22PM Here are the latest West Roxbury and Roslindale community notes:
Biomedical Research Highlights Of AVS 55th International Symposium & Exhibition In Boston, Oct. 19-24 Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 11:07AMMedical highlights of papers from among the 1,300 talks at the AVS 55th International Symposium in Boston are described below. Overall, the meeting showcases advances in technology, materials research, nanotechnology, alternative energy, and medicine.
Western diet to blame for 35% of heart attacks, global study suggests Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 4:35PMA Western diet rich in fried foods, salt and meat accounts for 35 per cent of heart attacks worldwide, researchers say.
Prevention Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 12:02PMThe best way to lower the risk your risk of skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun and UV light.
Consumer Watch Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 11:15PMI ordered some Microsoft software off the Internet but when it arrived and I tried to load it onto my computer, I kept getting an error message.
Dr. Mao’s Secrets of Longevity: Workplace Wellness Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 2:15PMOur surroundings have a direct link to our lives. Since we spend 40 or more hours at our jobs weekly, it is essential to your health and longevity that your place of work is as conducive to wellness as possible. These are just a few ways you can integrate health into your workplace.
Message from GHW Bush 10/15 Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 1:06PM"All Texans talk like sh*theads!" 10/15 The effects of a scorpion sting have been concealed to an extreme, for they are saying that it lasts @ 36 hours.
Science Matters Archive Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 7:29PMScience Matters is published in magazines and newspaper across Canada, and sent out weekly by email. For media subscription information, please October 10, 2008 The kids are all right The 21st century is an exciting time for young people. Technology like email and social networking...
New Cancer-Killing Compound Developed From Salad Plant Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 7:10AMResearchers at the University of Washington have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects.
Does Hypertriglyceridemia Aggravate Episodes Of Severe Acute Pancreatitis? Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 7:07AMHTG is a common clinical problem but rare cause of pancreatitis. It was reported that HTG is independently associated with the severity of AP and plays a role in the aggravation of acute necrotizing pancreatitis patients. A research article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. The research team led by Prof.
New cancer cell killing compound developed Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 3:42AMWashington, Oct 15 : Researchers at the University of Washington in US have developed a compound from common anti-malarial herbal drug artemisinin which is claimed to be a highly selective cancer cell destroyer, opening new possibility of safer chemotherapy.
Have we seen the 2008 trading low? Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 2:11AMHave we seen the 2008 trading low?
Chinese herb used in cancer drug Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 11:11PMU.S. researchers say a compound derived from the sweet wormwood plan could lead to a more effective chemotherapy drug.University of Washington scientists attached a chemical homing device to the anti-malarial drug artemisinin that targets cancer cells with minimal side effects. Artemisinin comes from the sweet wormwood plant, which has been used in herbal Chinese medicine for thousands of ...
Ancient Chinese Salad Plant Transformed Into New Cancer-killing Compound Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 4:25PMResearchers have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects.
BIO-Europe 2008 Announces New Program Highlights Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 12:32PM CARLSBAD, Calif. & WASHINGTON----Only a month remains before BIO-Europe 2008, the world’s largest stand-alone partnering conference, takes place in Mannheim/Heidelberg, Germany, November 17-19.
Does hypertriglyceridemia aggravate the episodes of severe acute pancreatitis? Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 10:30AM( World Journal of Gastroenterology ) Hypertriglyceridemia is a common clinical problem but rare cause of pancreatitis. The correlation between HTG and the severity of AP episodes is still uncertain. A research group in China investigated the clinical features and the effect of HTG on the episodes of SAP.
Scientists develop new cancer-killing compound from salad plant Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 9:25AM( University of Washington ) Researchers at the University of Washington have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects.
New Findings May Improve Treatment Of Inherited Breast Cancer Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 8:24PMScientists have identified some of the elusive downstream molecules that play a critical role in the development and progression of familial breast cancer. The research also identifies a compound found in grapes and red wine as an excellent candidate for treatment of some forms of breast cancer.
Portland hospital looking for breast cancer patients for drug trial Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 4:29PM“Acupuncture has been proven to help in other settings,” says Nathalie Johnson, M.D., principal investigator of the clinical trials. “If it makes a difference here, we can improve outcomes after surgery for so many other future breast cancer survivors.”
Turmeric can prevent diabetes Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 8:24AMBANGALORE: Indian scientists have found yet another reason why turmeric should be part of our daily diet. Lab experiments in the past have shown that curcumin - the yellowish component of the Indian curry spice turmeric - is able to fight skin, breast and other tumour cells.
New Findings May Improve Treatment Of Inherited Breast Cancer Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 8:07AMScientists have identified some of the elusive downstream molecules that play a critical role in the development and progression of familial breast cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the October 10th issue of the journal Molecular Cell, also identifies a compound found in grapes and red wine as an excellent candidate for treatment of some forms of breast cancer.