http://rxjournals.com Health and medical news to help you live a better life Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 en http://rxjournals.com/hepatic-diseases-treated-with-stem-cells-from-umbilical-cord/ http://rxjournals.com/hepatic-diseases-treated-with-stem-cells-from-umbilical-cord/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0000 Liver Disease http://rxjournals.com/hepatic-diseases-treated-with-stem-cells-from-umbilical-cord/ Scientists of the University of Granada, in collaboration with the University of Leon, have confirmed that stem cells from human umbilical cord blood can be an appropriate therapy for the treatment of hepatic diseases such as hepatitis, and therefore mean an effective alternative to bone marrow.Original post by Writhe Safely

]]> http://rxjournals.com/hepatic-diseases-treated-with-stem-cells-from-umbilical-cord/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/beating-depression-for-cancer-patients/ http://rxjournals.com/beating-depression-for-cancer-patients/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +0000 Depression http://rxjournals.com/beating-depression-for-cancer-patients/ A new treatment programme for cancer patients with clinical depression can significantly boost their quality of life according to new research published in the Lancet. Cancer Research UK scientists devised the treatment programme which offers patients one-to-one sessions with specially trained cancer nurses to help them manage their depression more effectively.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

]]> http://rxjournals.com/beating-depression-for-cancer-patients/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/french-eu-presidency-makes-fight-against-alzheimers-disease-a-priority/ http://rxjournals.com/french-eu-presidency-makes-fight-against-alzheimers-disease-a-priority/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0000 Alzheimers Disease http://rxjournals.com/french-eu-presidency-makes-fight-against-alzheimers-disease-a-priority/ At a joint press conference with Commission President Barroso on 2 July 2008 highlighting the priorities of the French Presidency, French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced the commitment of the French Presidency to the development of a European Alzheimer’s Plan. He stressed that the French Presidency would be working with all its partners to find concrete solutions for this scourge which affects millions of Europeans.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

]]> http://rxjournals.com/french-eu-presidency-makes-fight-against-alzheimers-disease-a-priority/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/vaccine-to-prevent-kidney-cancer-recurrence-not-shown-to-be-effective/ http://rxjournals.com/vaccine-to-prevent-kidney-cancer-recurrence-not-shown-to-be-effective/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0000 Cancer http://rxjournals.com/vaccine-to-prevent-kidney-cancer-recurrence-not-shown-to-be-effective/ A randomized trial that studied the impact of the new vitespen vaccine, administered after surgery for kidney cancer, failed to demonstrate an increase in recurrence-free survival (RFS). More research is needed, according to the study authors, in order to know whether the vaccine can increase RFS if given to patients during the early stages of the disease.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

]]> http://rxjournals.com/vaccine-to-prevent-kidney-cancer-recurrence-not-shown-to-be-effective/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/kai-1-able-to-distinguish-chromophobe-renal-cancers-from-oncocytoma/ http://rxjournals.com/kai-1-able-to-distinguish-chromophobe-renal-cancers-from-oncocytoma/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0000 Cancer http://rxjournals.com/kai-1-able-to-distinguish-chromophobe-renal-cancers-from-oncocytoma/ ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - (Reported from the Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association) Researchers showed that KAI-1 can differentiate chromophobe renal cancers from oncocytoma. Papillary renal cancer with clear cell components is worse than pure papillary tumors. There was a general trend toward watching small renal masses rather than surgery. Small renal tumors that are destined to be metastatic have a growth rate of 0.74cm/year compared to 0.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

]]> http://rxjournals.com/kai-1-able-to-distinguish-chromophobe-renal-cancers-from-oncocytoma/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/bladder-cancer-reported-from-the-annual-meeting-of-the-american-urological-association/ http://rxjournals.com/bladder-cancer-reported-from-the-annual-meeting-of-the-american-urological-association/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0000 Cancer http://rxjournals.com/bladder-cancer-reported-from-the-annual-meeting-of-the-american-urological-association/ ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Abstract 1791 showed the importance of a repeat TURBT for T1 grade 3 tumors. If there is no residual tumor (NRT) on the repeat TURBT patients do much better than if there is residual tumor (SRT). NRT - Recurrence 17% - Progression 10% - DFS 78% SRT - Recurrence 45% - Progression 23% - DFS 50% Abstract 1695 showed that 60% of all bladder cancer deaths occur within the first 2 years of diagnosis.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

]]> http://rxjournals.com/bladder-cancer-reported-from-the-annual-meeting-of-the-american-urological-association/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/new-depression-treatment-for-cancer-patients-shows-promise/ http://rxjournals.com/new-depression-treatment-for-cancer-patients-shows-promise/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0000 Cancer http://rxjournals.com/new-depression-treatment-for-cancer-patients-shows-promise/ An article published in The Lancet finds that cancer patients who received a care package called “Depression Care for People with Cancer” (DCPC) had lower levels of depression than those who received the usual care (antidepressants and mental health services recommended by the cancer team).Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

]]> http://rxjournals.com/new-depression-treatment-for-cancer-patients-shows-promise/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/promising-hematologists-begin-year-long-program-to-pursue-careers-in-clinical-hematology-research/ http://rxjournals.com/promising-hematologists-begin-year-long-program-to-pursue-careers-in-clinical-hematology-research/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0000 Cancer http://rxjournals.com/promising-hematologists-begin-year-long-program-to-pursue-careers-in-clinical-hematology-research/ Twenty hematology and hematology/oncology fellows and junior faculty will begin a unique year-long education and mentoring program this summer as part of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Clinical Research Training Institute. Each year, the Clinical Research Training Institute provides aspiring hematologists with the necessary tools to begin careers in clinical research.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

]]> http://rxjournals.com/promising-hematologists-begin-year-long-program-to-pursue-careers-in-clinical-hematology-research/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/ritalin-style-drug-set-for-wider-role-in-adult-mental-illness/ http://rxjournals.com/ritalin-style-drug-set-for-wider-role-in-adult-mental-illness/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0000 Depression http://rxjournals.com/ritalin-style-drug-set-for-wider-role-in-adult-mental-illness/ A significant number of adults with unresolved depression, anxiety or addiction may actually have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition that has been widely considered to resolve in late adolescence.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

]]> http://rxjournals.com/ritalin-style-drug-set-for-wider-role-in-adult-mental-illness/feed/ http://rxjournals.com/prozac-gene-test-good-for-patients-royal-college-of-psychiatrists/ http://rxjournals.com/prozac-gene-test-good-for-patients-royal-college-of-psychiatrists/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +0000 Depression http://rxjournals.com/prozac-gene-test-good-for-patients-royal-college-of-psychiatrists/ People who suffer depression that does not respond to medication could be treated successfully if a simple genetic blood test was made more widely available in the UK. Four out of 10 people with depression have a genetic abnormality that prevents them responding to anti-depressant medication, according to research presented at the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Annual Meeting in London this week.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today

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