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Diabetes :: Human insulin producing cells of the pancreas

Scientists at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases have induced human insulin-producing cells of the pancreas to revert to islet precursor cells. These precursor cells are capable of expansion and appear to naturally and efficiently differentiate into clusters of islet-like cells. This work may help to clarify the natural lifecycle of the beta cell and may eventually have applications for diabetes treatment. The study appears on-line today in Science Express, the rapid publication web site of the journal Science.

Heart Disease :: Decline in Cardiovascular Disease Rates

Adults with and without diabetes have benefited similarly from the decline in cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates over the last several decades, according to a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). However the study, which is published in the November 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that people with diabetes still have twice the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people without diabetes.

HIV :: HIV infection growing in women in every part of world

The epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus infection is growing more rapidly in women than in men in almost every part of the world, according to a new report.

Asthma :: Homeopathic cure for Asthma patients

Asthma, a day to day dreaded term used by the patients and their family members is quite a conditon which required a newer and deeper look in its treatment and ultimately Cure through Homoeopathy said Dr. A.K. Gupta in the recently held Free Homoeopathic Camp on ASTHMA Organised at OVIHAMS (Sh.Om-Vidya Institute of Homoeopathy and Allied Medical Sciences) on Sunday the 21st November.

Respiratory :: Device to Treat Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) for an implanted device to treat children who have Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome, a term used to describe patients who have severe deformities of the chest, spine, and ribs that prevent normal breathing and lung development.

Nearsightedness :: Intraocular Lens to Correct Nearsightedness – eye problem

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a plastic lens that is permanently implanted into the eye to correct moderate to severe nearsightedness. The lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL), is similar to the type of lens implanted in the eye to restore vision following cataract surgery.

Epilepsy :: A call to improve treatment, services and prevention of epilepsy

With the launch of a new report, the Global Campaign Against Epilepsy (GCAE) is urging governments to improve treatment, services and prevention of epilepsy in the Western Pacific Region.

HIV :: Preventing and treating HIV/AIDS in poor countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) announces measures which will ensure that HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment efforts in poor countries will also help deliver better health services. Canada’s 100 million Canadian dollars contribution to the WHO this year is key in helping to build these services, which include urgently addressing the shortage of health workers in countries suffering the most pressure from the effects of HIV/AIDS.

Lifestyle :: Surroundings can encourage active Lifestyles

A new $2.8 million effort, partnering public and private funding agencies, will examine how better community design encourages people to be more physically active in their daily lives. Researchers will identify how our built environment contributes to obesity and how environmental changes can combat a growing public health problem.

HIV :: Nutrition and HIV – Loosing rights to choose Dietary Supplements!

Are you aware you’re loosing your rights to choose? Have you noticed your choices of natural health products for optimizing your health are disappearing?