Genetic tests could define us all as patients
...established that a genetic variant is a pointer to beneficial action, there is a potential for inappropriate medicalisation through the spread of poorly understood tests, say the authors. The perceptions of risk resulting from such tests may bear little relation to the scientific facts and uncertainties. Inflat...Testosterone aids older mens brains, UCSF study says
... confidently say that testosterone supplements are beneficial and safe, she said. Taking testosterone, or over-the-counter supplements that boost levels of the hormone, can have side effects including increased risk of prostate cancer, increased cholesterol levels, acne and male pattern baldness, Yaffe said. A...Tamoxifen and estrogen have similar effects on the brain
...tory effects in breast cancer, may block estrogens beneficial effects on the brain and possibly contribute to cognitive decline. To study tamoxifens effect on brain chemistry in elderly women, Ernst and his coworkers used a brain imaging technique to compare levels of myo-inositol, a chemical that increases in...Ginkgo biloba slows cognitive decline in patients with multiple sclerosis
... of 240 mg a day, is well-tolerated and may show a beneficial effect on attention, memory and functioning in patients with mild MS. Noting that larger clinical trials with longer durations of treatment will be necessary to confirm and extend these preliminary findings, Corey-Bloom added that she is encourag...Cooking tomatoes boosts disease-fighting power
...reason: cooking substantially raises the levels of beneficial compounds called phytochemicals. Writing in the la...d tomatoes.However, the research revealed that the beneficial trans-lycopene content of the cooked tomatoes increased by 54, 171 and 164 percent, respectively. L...MMP enzymes play key role in stability and breakdown of atherosclerotic plaques
... functions of MMP enzymes show that they play both beneficial and harmful roles. As blood vessels and arteries ...emodeling process controlled by MMPs can be either beneficial or deleterious based on location, timing, or extent. Dr. Galis presents evidence showing that enzym...Researchers show beneficial role of bacterial DNA in fighting inflammatory bowel disease
...ssor of medicine. Previous studies have shown the beneficial effects of bacterial DNA in treating allergies, but this is the first time it has been used for bowel disease. The studys first author, Daniel Rachmilewitz, M.D., professor and head of the Division of Internal Medicine at Shaare Zedek Medical Center,...Study quantifies cost-benefit of family interventions to prevent teen alcohol use
...rams designed to discourage teen drinking are both beneficial and cost-effective. Their study found that each dollar spent on intervention programs for adolescents was returned many times over in savings by preventing future costs associated with alcohol problems in adulthood. The research, published in the Jou...Early promise of simple test for diagnosing malignant hyperthermia
... biopsy. A rapid and reliable test for MH would be beneficial to anaesthetists, as screening for mutations of the RYR1 gene detects only 20-40% of susceptible families. Martin Anetseder and colleagues from the University of Wrzburg, Germany, proposed that intramuscular injection of caffeine would increase local...Foods rich in folate may reduce risk of stroke
...patients risk of stroke."Folate is thought to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system by decreasing levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that is linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the disease process that underlies heart disease and stroke. Folate can reduce homocyste...Heart health should be the front line of diabetes care
...rofessionals and pharmacists. Any weight loss is beneficial to the patient, but diets that achieve rapid weight loss are generally unsuccessful because weight that is quickly lost tends to be quickly regained. Slow weight reduction with a goal of losing 10 percent of body weight over one year is more likely t...Brain-imaging cap under study for space and Earth use
...al systems team. "This portable technology will be beneficial on Earth for assessing, diagnosing and monitoring ...ing data to Earth for evaluation and also would be beneficial for Earth-based use in physician's clinics. "Just like automated interpretation of electrocardiogram...Researchers investigate needs of family members when a patient dies
...ed her any additional harm, and it would have been beneficial for the family. Paramedics are not trained in bereavement counseling. If taken to the hospital, the family would have been in the care of emergency department staff, who are trained to provide support to suddenly bereaved families. They would also ha...The low-down on high blood pressure more focus on prevention and treatment goals
...ood pressures to the goal the level identified as beneficial for preventing cardiovascular disease.According to American Heart Association statistics, more than 31 percent of people with high blood pressure are unaware they have it. In addition, 26.2 percent of people with high blood pressure are on medicatio...New breast cancer therapy trials show dramatic results
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...evidence that written emotional expression is also beneficial to physical health, even when conducted through email," Brown says. Participants reported being sick for significantly fewer days than their counterparts and were less likely to miss class because of an illness, according to the study, which looked ...Fit seniors better able to react when quick thinking needed, study says
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.... Researchers now think that at least part of HDLs beneficial effect is related to paraoxonase, says Voetsch. Paraoxonase has antioxidant effects and protects against atherosclerosis. Higher levels of PON1 mean more protection against the risk of stroke or vascular disease in general, including heart attacks....... testosterone and/or androgen supplements can have beneficial effects on women?s sex drive, but none are currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in women. "Administering testosterone or androgen therapies in women is very tricky. Since we don?t have data on long-term effects and cor...