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Pancreatitis :: New gene responsible for Pancreatitis identified

Scientists and Clinicians from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology here have identified a gene called Cathepsin B, the second candidate gene after SPINK-I, which is likely to independently cause the disease of Tropical Calcific Pancreatitis, unique to India and neighbouring countries.

ADHD :: ADHD skin patch treatment approved

A skin patch to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children has won approval from drug regulators, the first to replace oral medications.

Skin Care :: Stem cells – An alternative to skin grafting?

A Singapore company has used stem cells to help victims of serious burns and other wounds grow fresh skin, its chief medical officer said in a report published Friday.

Osteoarthritis :: Glucosamine and Knee osteoarthritis

Based on human research, there is good evidence to support the use of glucosamine sulfate in the treatment of mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis.

Health :: Glucosamine and Chronic venous insufficiency

Chronic venous insufficiency is a syndrome that includes leg swelling, varicose veins, pain, itching, skin changes, and skin ulcers.

Rheumatoid arthritis :: Glucosamine and Rheumatoid arthritis

Preliminary human research reports benefits of glucosamine in the treatment of joint pain and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis.

Health :: Glucosamine and Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

Temporomandibular joint disorder is an acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ; the joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull). The disorder and resultant dysfunction resultsin significant pain and impairment for many. There have been multi-factorialapproaches gleaned out of thousands of clinical studies.

Addiction :: Treatment for Marijuana Addiction

New research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, indicates that people who are trying to end their addiction to marijuana can benefit from a treatment program that combines motivational incentives with cognitive-behavioral therapy. The study is published in the April 2006 issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.

Kaposi’s Sarcoma :: Discovery of a Kaposi’s Sarcoma Associated Herpesvirus

Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have identified a critical human cell surface molecule involved in infection by Kaposi’s sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), the virus that causes Kaposi’s sarcoma and certain forms of lymphoma. Kaposi’s sarcoma is a major cancer associated with HIV/AIDS, and it typically manifests as multiple purple-hued skin lesions.

Cancer :: Aloe vera and natural cancer therapy

There are potential anticancer benefits of aloe vera. The potential for natural cancer therapy with supplements like aloe vera and melatonin has been suggested and these substances, called immunomodulants, may benefit certain forms of cancer.