Sucampo submits new drug application for lubiprostone
...e stool, promotes spontaneous bowel movements, and reduces abdominal discomfort, pain and bloating. "This NDA submission marks a significant product milestone in Sucampo's history. We believe lubiprostone could provide an important new treatment option for the millions of people who suffer from chronic co...Study: obesity impairs immune response of mice, boosts chances of dying from influenza infection
CHAPEL HILL Obesity apparently reduces laboratory mice's ability to turn on elements of their immune systems needed for controlling influenza infection, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine study shows. The findings raise the possibility that obesity in hum...Study shows that a kidney transplant can reverse heart failure
.... Wali says it is not clear why prolonged dialysis reduces the benefits of kidney transplantation for the heart, but he says there are several toxins associated with end-stage renal disease that have an adverse effect on the muscles of the heart. It may be that some of those toxins are not totally eliminated...Less cognitive impairment seen in women taking drug for osteoporosis
...f women and one-fifth of men aged 65 and older. It reduces short-term memory and is associated with a signifi... given that other studies have shown that estrogen reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment, it is most likely that raloxifene has an e...Nutritional supplement reduces need for traditional ulcerative colitis treatment
...ched with fish oil, soluble fiber and antioxidants reduces reliance on traditional therapies for people with ulcerative colitis. Moreover, people who took the oral supplement were less likely to start corticosteroid drug therapy, which has many long-term side effects. "Our study proves that an oral suppleme...Study reveals drinking alcohol reduces breast milk supply in women
...lcohol consumption by women who are breast feeding reduces their milk supply, rather than boosting it. New evidence shows that alcohol consumption causes hormonal disruption, decreased lactation performance and diminished milk supply. The findings were published today in the April issue of The Journal of Cli...Scientists to study actions of botanical oils
...is that a rare oil found in nature known as echium reduces atherosclerosis by lowering triglycerides. Project 3 examines how borage, marine (fish) and echium oils reduce inflammatory messengers that cause diseases such as asthma and arthritis. A fourth project, based at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is a cl...University of Kentucky physician publishes fibromyalgia study in Arthritis & Rheumatism journal
...TON, Ky. (April 12, 2005) - A study of a drug that reduces the pain of fibromyalgia and improves sleep is being published by a University of Kentucky physician in the peer-reviewed journal, Arthritis & Rheumatism. The lead author of the study was Dr. Leslie Crofford, professor, UK College of Medicine, chief...University of Chicago receives grant to study connections between religious beliefs and health
... at the way belief promotes good mental health and reduces feelings of loneliness and depression. A study called "Something to Live For" that examines whether religious belief diminishes social conflicts, improves sleep and provides for successful aging. A study to determine the relationship between card...Clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's may be delayed, says major clinical trial
...ave not answered the question of whether donepezil reduces the underlying brain changes in Alzheimer's disease, but now we know that for some people, drug therapy did make a real, clinical difference. I think there will be real opportunities in the future to test other therapies for patients with MCI." Donep...Hormone aids recovery in rats with hemorrhagic stroke
...g for treatment of hemorrhagic stroke. It not only reduces inflammation and cell death, but also improves functional recovery after stroke," said Sinn....Hospitalized babies with severe breathing problems may benefit from lying on their stomachs
...elopment, "Placing infants on their backs not only reduces their risk of sudden infant death syndrome, but also appears to reduce the risk for fever, stuffy nose, and ear infections."...Early detection of lung cancer
... are diagnosed at a late stage, which considerably reduces the rate of cure. Lung cancer is the most common carcinoma in western countries and the one that causes most deaths; more than those caused by breast cancer, cancer of the colon and prostate cancer put together. Tobacco is the main cause of this i...Feeling safe and secure? CUMC scientists find it's all in the caudoputamen
...'s no surprise that we found that the safety sound reduces neural activity in the amygdala," Michael Rogan says. But Rogan and Kandel also found that the safety signal traveled through other, previously unknown circuits that lead to the brain's caudoputamen, a region known to be involved in motivation and re...'Virtual colonoscopy' effective in finding most polyps but may miss small ones
...has a very low rate of complications. CT imaging reduces to almost nothing the chance that a colon exam cannot be completed, and it does find incidental conditions such as kidney stones and gall stones that would not be picked up by the older method. Because the invasive colonoscopy is the standard by wh...Increased risk associated with combining carotid artery, coronary artery surgeries
... little evidence to demonstrate that this practice reduces the risk of stroke or death. Neurology is the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a common major operation. CABG involves creating a detour or "bypass" around the blocked part of a c...Substituting nurses for doctors results in high quality care, few savings
...dence. Yet there is little proof that such a shift reduces physician workload or health-care costs. " The findings may be considered controversial by health care professionals and policymakers, as there is a widely held belief that nurses can save physicians' time and reduce costs," says lead reviewer Mirand...Exclusive breastfeeding reduces risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission
...t found that exclusive breastfeeding substantially reduces the transmission of HIV from mother to infant and ...e Bloomberg School. "Early exclusive breastfeeding reduces the risk of postnatal HIV-1 transmission and increases HIV-free survival" was written by Peter J. Il...Guava and AHF Global Immunity bring low cost AIDS diagnosis to resource-limited countries
...less bio-hazardous waste and significantly further reduces the running costs of using the system. Daily maintenance is minimal just a fast and easy 5 minute clean and shutdown procedure performed at the end of each day. Guava is currently marketing the EasyCD4 system and assay in nations where the need is g......ion technique, a non-drug stress-reduction method, reduces death rates by 23% and extends lifespan. The first...ch has found the Transcendental Meditation program reduces risk factors in heart disease and other chronic disorders, such as high blood pressure, smoking, psy...