Archive for May, 2007

Scientists Able to Isolate Bird Flu Antibody

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Antibodies that could protect against bird flu in humans have been isolated by an international team of scientists. It’s hoped human trials of the bird flu antibody could begin soon.

Lying Awake on an Operating Table but Unable to Move

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Imagine Lying on an operating Table Awake, screaming inside, but no one can hear you. Carol Weihrer’s life was forever changed by just such a surgical nightmare, reports CBS station WCBS-TV in New York.

Aspirin could Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Pre-Eclampsia

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

Taking aspirin throughout pregnancy could reduce the risk of the potentially dangerous condition pre-eclampsia, a major study suggests.

Breast Cancer Patients May Avoid Chemotherapy

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Some women with breast cancer may be able to avoid chemotherapy by taking an extra drug, research suggests.

Chemo Gene May Helps Cancer Survive

Monday, May 21st, 2007

A gene thought to be crucial for chemotherapy to work may instead help cancer survive, US scientists fear.

Alzheimer’s Disease May be Prevented Throught Diet

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Some scientists believe fruit juice could help prevent Alzheimer’s.A study is being launched to investigate possible links between diet and Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s Drugs Currently Banned May Benefit Brain

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Alzheimer’s drugs currently being denied to some NHS patients may have a dramatic impact on the pathology of the brain, research in the UK indicates.

Stress of Thinking you are a Victim can Raise the Risk of Heart Attack

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

A new study finds that being treated unfairly outside of the office, can increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease.

Mysterious Disease has Killed Thousands of Pigs in China

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

According to media reports a mysterious disease has killed thousands of pigs in China’s southern Guangdong province, and has been identified as a strain of “blue ear disease,” state media said.

Oral Anti-Diabetic Drugs are Only a Part of the Treatment

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007

Apart from oral anti-diabetic drugs or insulin the other important measures in the treatment and control of diabetes mellitus includes :