The fast pace of life is taking toll on very city dweller, right from students to home makers and workers to managers, every body is hit by the bug of the stress. Modern technological development and communication aids are adding to the stress because of their high speed.
Month: July 2005
HIV :: Confusion and Conflict when it comes to HIV and AIDS
In Canada, HIV was first diagnosed among gay men. Later, hemophiliacs and others with health problems were infected due to tainted blood received through blood transfusions. People infected early on had no treatment available! A new and strange virus was weakening the immune system and causing illness in various ways, (what we now know as opportunistic. infections). That?s all we knew! Those who were infected looked for ways to boost their immune system. Not everyone affected by the disease was dying. Unfortunately, the media wrote only about those who were being ravaged by the disease and dying.
Infertility :: New discovery may help doctors treat infertility
New research suggests that medications commonly referred to as fertility drugs may be ineffective for women who lack a gene called the estrogen receptor beta. The study showed that fertility drugs did not improve ovulation rates in mice that were genetically engineered to lack estrogen receptor beta. The estrogen receptor beta is one of two estrogen receptor proteins which mediate the effects of estrogen hormones and are present throughout the female reproductive tissues. These new data indicate that this receptor plays a critical role in ovulation, and suggests that women who do not have this receptor may benefit more from alternative infertility treatments. The findings are reported in Endocrinology.
Hypertension :: Combination for Blood Pressure Control in hypertensive patients
A multicenter study of a pill that combines two drugs for hypertension shows significant benefit for people with hard-to-control high blood pressure. The study, conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and 118 other sites, was focused on bringing down systolic blood pressure, the top number in a blood pressure reading, which is the more difficult number to bring down.
Incontinence :: Aloe Vesta Protective Barrier Spray – Active Skin Protectant
ConvaTec, a world leader in ostomy and wound and skin care, has launched its new Aloe Vesta? Protective Barrier Spray featuring an innovative delivery system. Aloe Vesta Protective Barrier Spray is an occlusive barrier, which repels moisture and acts as an impediment to irritants in urine, feces and exudate.
Macular Degeneration :: Lucentis – ranibizumab – therapy to improve vision
New data from two leading clinical studies show Lucentis is first therapy to improve vision in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is leading cause of blindness for people over age 50.
Breast Cancer :: Femara for postmenopausal women with breast cancer
Novartis has submitted marketing authorization applications in the United States and Europe for the use of Femara? (letrozole) in the adjuvant (post-surgery) treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer.
Asthma :: Xolair – omalizumab – humanised antibody for allergic asthma
Xolair? (omalizumab) add-on therapy significantly reduces attacks in patients with severe allergic asthma. Separate analysis shows first humanised antibody for allergic asthma reduces dependence on steroids to manage attacks.
DHA :: What is DHA and ARA
DHA is the scientific shorthand for docosahexaenoic acid. ARA stands for arachidonic acid.
DHA :: DHA supplement for pregnant and breastfeeding moms
DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, is received by babies in utero and through breastmilk. It is found in high concentrations in the tissues of the brain and eye. This indicates that DHA helps support the development of your baby?s brain and eyes.