Hormone prompts adult stem cells to differentiate into islet cells
... those cells to become truly functional." Habener stresses that the NIPs are derived from adult tissues. Therefore, the ethical issues that surround fetal or embryonic stem cells can be avoided. Habener is working with the cellular therapy company ViaCell to design preclinical studies that will test whether...A computer-based, self-help system for the space age
...eurobehavioral and psychosocial factors team. "The stresses of long-duration space flight such as separation from family, loss of privacy and limited social outlets can lead to mood disturbances, loss of sleep, conflict, work problems and, potentially, depression," said Carter, who serves as senior researcher...Beta-blockers protect brain during bypass surgery
...stress in the patients. The act of surgery itself stresses the body, causing the release massive amounts of epinephrine and norepinephrine, which the beta-blockers "soak up" or neutralize. This neutralization helps preserve a more normalized blood flow to the brain. Additionally, Newman said, some evidence...Skin patch technology may increase women's libido
... of women, it's no joke. Compounding the every day stresses of life, menopause and its subsequent declining hormone levels leave women lacking a sex drive. Study results presented today at the 10th World Congress on the Menopause by researchers from the University of Southern California suggest that transderm...Update on national asthma guidelines released
... such evidence to clinical practice." The update stresses that inhaled corticosteroids are preferred for controlling and preventing asthma symptoms, and for improving lung function and quality of life. Inhaled steroids treat chronic inflammation of the airways, which has been confirmed as a key characteris...The low-down on high blood pressure more focus on prevention and treatment goals
... Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss. Jones stresses that treatment itself is not the whole answer. He says physicians should make sure the treatment is effective in reducing blood pressures to the goal the level identified as beneficial for preventing cardiovascular disease.According to American Hea...Impaired sodium excretion after stress contributes to hypertension in blacks
...ed separately, he wrote. This says to me that the stresses of the day are affecting these individuals differently in that they are affecting their long-term blood pressure control system, Dr. Harshfield said, noting his previous work at Charles R. Drew University in California which showed that the blood pre...Clinical depression may have negative effect on periodontal treatment
...ity can be inherited. Additional factors, possibly stresses at home, work, or school, are involved in its onse...conomic events, more Americans may have additional stresses that may put them at a high risk of becoming clinically depressed. Therefore, periodontists needs to...Immune system in hamsters bolstered during winter, especially in times of stress, study finds
... to help them cope with the seasonal stresses of cold weather and limited food. Researchers at Ohio State University and their colleagues found that the hamsters had higher levels of certain immune cells in their bl...Alcohol linked to decreased hypertension risk in young women
...eveloping high blood pressure," says Thadhani. He stresses the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure because chronic hypertension is associated with heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. "Our next step is to understand how alcohol effects women of different races and ethnicity, since one gro...NHLBI study shows vast majority of middle-aged Americans at risk of developing hypertension
...ons that the study was not ethnically diverse. He stresses that the lifetime risk of developing hypertension varies among individuals and depends on the presence of risk factors. "Americans should see their doctor and have their blood pressure checked," Vasan said. "They can talk about their risk factors an...Gene therapy to treat angina appears safe
...r at the University of California in San Diego. He stresses that the small number of subjects prohibits drawing any final conclusions about the effectiveness. Proving effectiveness will take a much larger pivotal trial, called AGENT 3, which is currently under way in 100 centers in the United States....High turnover rate may undermine HIV/hemophilia care
...surveyed. They were asked about burnout, perceived stresses and job satisfaction. They were then surveyed agai...ll-functioning team is in buffering the inevitable stresses associated with HIV care. By improving team relationships and enhancing colleague support, the autho...Filatov Eye Institute contests validity of recent study
...n outdated data, the Filatov Eye Institute instead stresses the importance of seeking qualified surgeons who use the latest eye-tracking laser technology to perform LASIK surgery. With the constant evolution that is occurring in the LASIK world today, studies that rely on the experiences of patients who under...New study confirms periodontal disease linked to heart disease
...cademy of Periodontology (AAP). "This data clearly stresses the importance of regular dental checkups to ensure a healthy, diseased-free mouth." Periodontal diseases are serious bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold your teeth in your mouth. When this happens, ...Deaths at Bristol not explained by low volume of operations
...e results and the policy implications are unclear, stresses the author. It does not necessary follow that concentrating resources in fewer centres would reduce deaths, he concludes....Fluids, electrolytes key to good health for firefighters
... problems, they say, are caused by heat strain and stresses to the cardiovascular system. What kills firefighters most is heart attack, said UI kinesiology professor Steven J. Petruzzello, who, along with a team of researchers at the Institute, has been measuring and studying various physiological responses a...Study suggests mechanical forces drive early heart development
...versity in St. Louis, has been probing the forces, stresses and deformations of the heart since the mid-1980s. A major focus of his work is to show that biomechanical forces may be as important as genetics in shaping the heart. Recently, he has developed a theory on tissue growth and morphogenesis (shape ch...Examining The Science Behind Nutraceuticals: Proceedings of the AAPS Dietary Supplements Forum
...ary supplements effectiveness and side effects. He stresses that consumers need to engage in critical pre-purchase research on any dietary supplement they wish to buy. Augsburger provides guidance to consumers on how to protect themselves from potentially dangerous or possibly ineffective products. A key issu...Rutgers researchers developing technology to help New Jersey farmers "grow" pharmaceuticals
...s, making chemicals in response to these different stresses to defend themselves. Those differing chemicals are the reason why the same food plants grown under different conditions taste different." Phytomedics technology uses this fact by "stressing" plants to induce them to make biologically active ...