Study identifies potential drug target for Huntington's disease
...ion of PARP1 activity is thought to be potentially beneficial for treatment of cancer, neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease, and over twenty other human disorders," he adds. "We envision broad therapeutic applications for small molecule inhibitors of PARP1." Kazantsev is an assistant profes...Saving antiretroviral treatment in long-term HIV-positive patients
...reatment that appears to be failing could still be beneficial in delaying the progression of the disease. ...Radiation-killed bacteria vaccine induces broad immune response in mice
...hown that irradiated probiotics (bacteria that are beneficial to health) retain the ability to trigger innate immune system responses via proteins called toll-like-receptors. Based on that observation, says Dr. Raz, "we hypothesized that a vaccine made from whole, irradiated bacteria would retain the properties...Slowing Alzheimer's disease by keeping mind and body active
... to correlate with A deposition, may exert beneficial effects by preventing plaque formation in the first place. These data provide strong evidence that an environment rich in mental and physical stimulation slows the progression of Alzheimer-like brain pathology. Further investigation of the pathways...Sawing the ZZZZZs: getting old needn't keep you awake, Saint Louis University geriatricians say
...cribing medications. Lifestyle changes also can be beneficial even if sleep medicines are given. "A daytime walk with correctly timed daylight exposure is useful for insomnia," she says. "Appropriate temperature control, adequate ventilation, and dark sleep environment may also lead to dramatic improvement in...Long-term ibuprofen regimen after brain injury worsens cognition in animal study
...heimer's patients, chronic ibuprofen appears to be beneficial by delaying onset and severity of symptoms. Similarly, chronic ibuprofen therapy in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease reduces plaque build-up in the brain and improves function. However, finding that this same approach to treatment worsens the out...Ultra low-dose estrogen shown safe for post-menopausal women
...fe. "It would benefit their bones and might have a beneficial effect in terms of hot flashes." A related study of the same group of women showed a significant increase in bone density, without adverse health effects, in the women who took estradiol compared to the women who took placebo. The current study was...Defining the limits of computerized physician order entry systems
...astically," explains Koppel. "The reminders had no beneficial impact on what physicians did. But Palen et al., accepting the overly broad definition of CPOE, conclude that CPOE was shown to be faulty. I argue that their findings of DSS's failure have little to do with CPOE's problems. That's why I'm defending C...New study shows antibiotic may protect the heart
...for cellular function. "Rapamycin may one day be beneficial as a potential therapeutic strategy to limit cell death caused by ischemia or reperfusion injury, and possibly long-term prevention of ventricular remodeling the changes in size, shape and function that may occur to the left ventricle of the heart,"...Studies indicate medication can be an effective therapy for smoking cessation
...cline is a non-nicotine drug that is thought to be beneficial for smoking cessation by stimulating the release of the chemical dopamine in the brain to reduce craving and withdrawal while simultaneously blocking the reinforcing effects of smoked nicotine. Most other smoking cessation pharmacotherapies are nicot...Literature review highlights options for self-management of asthma exacerbations
...gnises the importance of written action plans as a beneficial part of an integrated program to substantially improve health outcomes for people with asthma. Our aim was to determine what recommendations should be included in these plans and to make sure they encompass patientstaking combination therapy," she sa...Highlights from the July 2006 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
...e.g., prevention of osteoporosis) may have a small beneficial influence on reducing weight gain, particularly among women approaching midlife." Education Level May Determine Sources of Nutrition Information for Older Adults Less-educated older adults defined as those whose formal education ended prior to ...Does psychological treatment for adult sex offenders work?
...sening behaviour could at least focus on the most beneficial and cost effective interventions. There is enormous political and institutional pressure to prove that treatment works. Assessment of all outcomes must take the expectations of researchers into account, and also offenders' and therapists' percepti...Researchers present Phase 2 clinical results for Acologix AC-100
...ations, including tooth loss. Therefore, it may be beneficial to stimulate the formation of new dentin to protect the pulp from this damage. Results and the method of application of AC-100 used in this Phase 2 clinical study demonstrate that a novel biological approach to dentistry can be introduced as a supple...IADR presents major award to Feine
...ocumented in peer-reviewed journals and have had a beneficial effect on the practice of implant dentistry. Dr. Feine has had a long and productive career and has made numerous contributions to prosthodontics. Supported by Procter & Gamble Denture Care and given in memory of Willard J Tarbet, this award was est...Cell phone emissions excite the brain cortex
... brain. Such effects could be harmful, neutral, or beneficial and might be particularly important for individual... cellular phones in daily life might be harmful or beneficial in brain-diseased subjects," they conclude. "Further studies are needed to better circumstantiate th...Coffee intake linked to lower diabetes risk
...and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus through known beneficial effects on carbohydrate metabolism," the authors w... insulin-producing pancreas--may contribute to its beneficial effects and should be examined in future studies. "In summary, we observed an inverse association be...Lessening the impact of climate change on health
...s, such as solar, wave, and wind power will have a beneficial effect on climate change and health. They note for example that a study suggests that vehicles powered by hydrogen from renewable energy sources could save 3700-6400 lives a year in the US from reduced air pollution, as well as benefiting climate cha...Targeted lymph node examination improves staging of colon cancer
...efore, adjuvant [supplemental] chemotherapy may be beneficial in these patients," the authors write. "However, if all node-negative patients are treated, 70 percent will be subjected to unnecessary chemotherapy because surgery alone is curative. A better understanding of high-risk, node-negative patients and ...Lowering of blood pressure achieved through use of hashish-like drug
...howed that the compound also brought about another beneficial effect -- relaxation of the blood vessels. A further beneficial property observed in work carried out with Prof. Ruth Gallily of the Lautenberg Center for General a...