Autistic children's abnormal metabolic profile findings
...stress occurs when the antioxidant system fails to counteract the generation or exposure to free radicals. Unopposed free radicals can damage sensitive cells in the brain, the gastrointestinal tract, and the immune system, and the researchers believe they may contribute to the neurological, gastrointestinal and...Radioactive isotope is effective against neuroblastoma
...ions of hematopoetic (blood-forming) stem cells to counteract damage to their bone marrow cells. Other toxic effects were rare. "MIBG is a promising therapy," said Dr. Maris. "It's not a cure, but it brings us a step closer to controlling neuroblastoma as a chronic, nonsymptomatic disease." Dr. Maris is involve...Mayo Clinic: Biomarker that may improve quality of life during treatment for colorectal cancer
...escribe alternative treatments or take measures to counteract the nerve damage. Significance of the Mayo Clinic-led Research In their report, Mayo Clinic researchers describe for the first time finding variations in genes of certain patients that help predict which group of patients are at higher risk to deve...Flight stockings significantly reduce DVT risk, says research review
...er of research studies into DVT and how flyers can counteract the risks" adds Professor Alison Tierney, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Advanced Nursing. "This research review provides a useful overview of some of the most recent comparative research on more than 2,500 flyers, which is why we were so keen to ...Changes advocated in license renewals for elderly drivers
...ching dementia, can impair driving performance. To counteract these physical and mental ailments, many elderly persons take medication. "In many instances, these medications have adverse side effects" on their driving skills, Rosenfield wrote. "For example, benzodiazepines, commonly taken for anxiety and insomn...USC researchers link cellular stress to drug resistance in tumors
... is to create combination therapies using drugs to counteract stress proteins like GRP78."...Helping the elderly beat the heat
...), including some laxatives, furosemide (Lasix) to counteract water retention, and other diuretics for blood pressure control. CHECK UP ON A NEIGHBOR Social isolation is a major risk factor for heat-related illness and death. STAY HYDRATED Thirst declines with age, and older sweat glands don't produce as m...New anti-blood-thinning drug not as safe as protamine
...ously immediately after coronary bypass surgery to counteract the effects of the anticoagulant heparin, which is infused during the procedure. Heparin prevents clots from forming in the heart-lung machine, which oxygenates and pumps blood for the body while the heart is stopped for surgery. Since protamine's em...Purdue research shows added calcium benefits women on the pill
...TTE, Ind. - Women who take oral contraceptives can counteract bone loss by making sure they have enough calcium in their daily diet, especially early in life, according to Purdue University research. Earlier research has indicated that optimizing bone mass in adolescence and young adulthood prevents low bone de...Adult sickle cell drug proves effective in young children
...o adverse effects. The drug's primary function, to counteract the effects of the disease by increasing and sustaining fetal hemoglobin production, was achieved in all study participants. Patients treated with hydroxyurea also weighed more and were taller than untreated children with the disorder their growth r...Beta-carotene assoc. with higher risk of some cancers in women smokers but not nonsmokers
...ch other components, such as vitamins C and E, may counteract a potentially deleterious interaction of beta-carotene with smoking," the authors write. In an editorial, Susan T. Mayne, Ph.D., of the Yale University School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Conn., and Scott M. Lippman, M.D., of the ...The end of daylight savings time may harm your oral health
...l of Periodontology. "Both vitamin D and calcium counteract deficiencies and reduce bone resorption," said Dr. Charles Hildebolt, Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. "Numerous studies indicate that vitamin D and calcium deficiencies result in bone loss and increa...Scientists show that tick-borne flaviviruses use a novel mechanism to evade host defenses
..., "that would provide a target for therapeutics to counteract tick-borne flaviviruses," says Dr. Best....Prevalence of 'risky' sex among gay men doubled in Scotland over six years
...ealth message about the need for HIV prevention to counteract "prevention fatigue."...African-American clinic patients' reactions to racism may affect their health outcomes
... physicians can immediately begin to take steps to counteract perceived racism. "For instance, the doctor could ask patients, 'Are there any concerns that I need to know? Have any of the staff treated you in an inappropriate way?'" In her current research, Moody-Ayers is studying the impact of race and adverse...Youth obsession and reality of ageing set to collide
...ia who will present on topics including: how to counteract workplace ageism the risk of alcohol-related problems in the elderly the reluctance of elderly people to work after 65 (despite government encouragement) the isolation experienced by grand parents who "parent"....Drug compound restores youth to aging arterial cells in elderly hypertensives, Hopkins study shows
...heart attack and heart failure, but none that help counteract the aging of cells inside the arterial walls that often precedes symptoms of disease." According to the American Heart Association, more than 65 million Americans have high blood pressure, most of it of the systolic kind. In systolic hypertension, t...International research reveals proven ways to reduce drug costs
...plan payers in the U.S. "Something must be done to counteract the escalating cost of prescription drugs," said Furberg, who estimates that drug expenditures could be reduced by 30 percent to 50 percent by lowering the cost of brand-name drugs and stimulating the use of generic products. He said that congression...Warning of risk to breast cancer patients from vaginal oestrogen
... found, increases systemic oestradiol levels, will counteract AI treatment. With long term use, women may be risking the chance that their cancer may return, although this is probably not an issue if oestrogen rises for only one to two months." Using a sensitive radioimmunoassay that they developed to quantify ...Anticholinergic drugs linked to mental impairment in elderly people
...rd situation of receiving pro-cholinergic drugs to counteract the effects of anticholinergic agents, say the authors. They suggest doctors assess current use of anticholinergic drugs in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment before considering treatment for dementia....