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Heart disease different in women, but still just as deadly – Ahwatukee Foothills News

Posted: Published on February 22nd, 2017

One interesting difference between men and women involves the cardiovascular system and the development of heart disease and subsequent symptoms. There is growing awareness that when a woman experiences symptoms of heart disease, these symptoms may differ from what is universally recognized as typical cardiac symptoms. This is because of the differences in the male and female cardiac physiology. Heart disease in men generally involves the larger blood vessels supplying heart muscle whereas in women, heart disease often involves the smaller vessels. For men, when the larger vessels become narrowed because of atherosclerosis (so called hardening of the arteries) and plaques of fatty deposits, blood flow to heart muscle decreases. This causes the crushing pressure-type of chest pain known as angina. On the other hand, in the female heart, the smaller vessels become blocked before the larger ones. So a womans angina is more likely to be vague and expressed as fatigue, nausea, and/or dizziness. A womans description of heart pain can frequently be less dramatic and therefore draw less attention and less urgency. When women seek care, their providers may be misled by the presenting symptoms and a diagnosis of heart disease may be missed. In fact a large … Continue reading

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Postmenopausal hormone therapy may help prevent dementia – Bel Marra Health

Posted: Published on February 22nd, 2017

Home Brain Function Alzheimers Postmenopausal hormone therapy may help prevent dementia The University of Eastern Finland has found an association between postmenopausal estrogen-based hormone therapy and a decreased risk of Alzheimers disease. Alzheimers is one of the most prevalent forms of dementia, especially among women, so these findings indicate that the female sex hormonesestrogen and progesteronemay be useful in preventing its onset and preserving cognitive ability in women. This link was discovered using a variety of studies that followed approximately 230,000 Finnish women that were undergoing long-term postmenopausal estrogen-based hormone therapy over the course of 20 years. This long-term use of hormone replacement therapy was linked with better global cognition and episodic memory, as well as a lower risk of developing Alzheimers. However, short-term use was found to have no significant impact on the risk of dementia, meaning the treatments protective effects were only seen if done consistently over a long period of time. Also, one cohort displayed an increased risk of dementia after starting hormone therapy later in the postmenopausal period, meaning timing is also an important factor. This research shows that long-term postmenopausal hormone therapy may be useful in preventing or slowing cognitive decline and the progression of … Continue reading

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Study finds testosterone replacement therapy reduces … – Medical Xpress

Posted: Published on February 22nd, 2017

February 21, 2017 Men who used testosterone replacement therapy to treat symptoms of androgen deficiency had a 33 percent lower risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and stroke compared to those who did not receive any hormone therapy. The findings from the Kaiser Permanente study were published in JAMA Internal Medicine today. Androgen deficiency in men is characterized by lower levels of male sex hormones, specifically testosterone, as well as symptoms that include loss of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, breast enlargement or tenderness, hot flashes, reduced energy, irritability and depressed mood. Similar to women, men experience a normal decline in sex hormone levels beginning in their 30s. The decline in men is gradual and occurs over a number of years. It is estimated that approximately one in 200 men under the age of 60 has testosterone levels below normal, but as many as two in 10 men over the age of 60 have low levels. Not all men with low testosterone levels have symptoms of androgen deficiency. Symptoms related to androgen deficiency can be treated with testosterone replacement therapy given by injection, orally or topically. Some recent studies, however, have raised concerns that testosterone replacement therapy may increase … Continue reading

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AgriScience Fair projects range from stem cell research to … – Reading Eagle

Posted: Published on February 22nd, 2017

Every year at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, members of the FFA gather to compete in the AgriScience Fair. The contest requires that students conduct research and present their findings in ways that help them prepare for their future and develop research skills. Many students use the program as a part of their Supervised Agricultural Experience, a crucial part of agricultural education that goes along with classroom instruction and FFA involvement. In past years, members of the Conrad Weiser FFA Chapter have excelled in this event at state and national levels, with students placing first, second or third in the nation in a variety of divisions. Each year brings new students and new opportunities to the AgriScience Fair, which introduced a new division structure for the 2017 competition. This year, more than 150 students from around the state competed in the AgriScience Fair. Of these, 45 were from the Conrad Weiser FFA, many of them freshmen and first-time competitors. Students from the Conrad Weiser FFA Chapter were honored for their research in categories ranging from food systems to social systems to environmental and natural resource systems, many of them placing first. Among those placing first was Adam Zappacosta, a freshman who … Continue reading

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The clone armies never happened, but Dolly the sheep still changed the world – Quartz

Posted: Published on February 22nd, 2017

Quartz The clone armies never happened, but Dolly the sheep still changed the world Quartz Dolly's real legacy is the research she inspired in nuclear reprogrammed cells, which will save more lives than cloned organ donors ever could. Japanese stem cell biologist Shinya Yamanaka was among those inspired by Dolly's birth. With living, woolly ... 20 Years After Dolly the Sheep, What Have We Learned About Cloning?Live Science Dolly the sheep: 20yrs on, what's the state of play in cloning?RT 20 Years After Dolly, the Cloned SheepU.S. News & World Report Aljazeera.com -Pew Research Center -Mirror.co.uk all 15 news articles » Follow this link: The clone armies never happened, but Dolly the sheep still changed the world - Quartz … Continue reading

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Minuteman HS Receives Biotechnology Lab Grant – Patch.com

Posted: Published on February 21st, 2017

Patch.com Minuteman HS Receives Biotechnology Lab Grant Patch.com From Minuteman HS:Minuteman High School has landed another major grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to help upgrade its Biotechnology program. The $108,172 competitive grant will enable the school to outfit its Biotechnology lab with ... Read more from the original source: Minuteman HS Receives Biotechnology Lab Grant - Patch.com … Continue reading

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MPs clash with biotechnology researchers over GMO ban | The Star … – The Star, Kenya

Posted: Published on February 21st, 2017

MPs on Tuesday clashed with biotechnology researchers over the lifting of the GMO ban. The law makers dismissed a call to have the ban lifted and called for development of home grown biotechnology solutions rather than imposing "foreign ideologies". Our researchers should focus on home grown technologies that address some of the challenges farmers are facing such as aflatoxin, drought tolerant crop varieties and the stem borer pest, said Agriculture Parliamentary committee chair Noor Mohammed. He assured local scientists that as long as they focus on need based research, the committee will lobby the government to allocate more resources. Mohammed made the remarks during a consultative meeting between the committee and biotechnology stakeholders. He noted that there has not been any scientific evidence on the safety of GMOs, or any guarantee that it can offer a solution to food insecurity in the country. Read: University students want government to issue licence of GMO maize Also read: State launches GMO labelling mark amid jitters of effect on existent ban There is no research in the world specifically stating on the safety of the technology. Let any scientist give evidence in Kenya own up and that GMO is safe for human consumption, … Continue reading

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Flourescent biotechnology for high lighting solid cancer for more complete surgical removal – Next Big Future

Posted: Published on February 21st, 2017

With five U.S. patents issued and dozens more filed and pending around the world, On Target Laboratories LLC is working to advance its revolutionary fluorescent imaging technology that could help surgeons pinpoint and remove more cancerous tissues than has ever been possible while preserving more healthy tissue for patients. Headquartered at Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette, the company is developing a series of molecules, which, when administered intravenously, show promise in targeting many types of cancer cells, said Dr. Sumith Kularatne, On Targets vice president of research and development. In addition to our current U.S. patents, we have 11 more either filed or pending in the U.S., Kularatne said. We have another 33 patents pending worldwide. These patents are very important in helping us move our discoveries to the public where they can help people. These molecules carry a fluorescent dye and target diseased cells, including cancer, enabling surgeons to better diagnose and remove the disease while avoiding collateral damage to healthy tissue such as nerves. OTL38 is a novel compound consisting of a folic acid-targeting molecule, or ligand, linked to a near-infrared dye. Following current clinical trial protocols, OTL38 is injected two hours before surgery and is intended … Continue reading

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Cellect Biotechnology (APOP) Stock: Gaining Big On Positive Clinical Data – CNA Finance (press release)

Posted: Published on February 21st, 2017

Cellect Biotechnology Ltd. (NASDAQ: APOP) Cellect Biotechnology is having an incredibly strong day in the market today. As soon as the session opened, the stock was already trading on overwhelmingly impressive gains. From there, we've seen a continuation of strong movement. Below, we'll talk about what we're seeing from the stock, why, and what we'll be watching for with regard to APOP ahead. As mentioned above, Cellect Biotechnology is having an incredibly strong day in the market today. At the opening bell, the stock was already trading well into the green. Throughout the morning, we've seen a continuation of gains. At the moment (10:52), APOP is trading at $6.91 per share after a gain of $1.08 per share (18.52%) thus far today. As is almost always the case, our partners at Trade Ideas were the first to send the alert that APOP was making a run for the top. As soon as we received the alert, the CNA Finance team started digging to see exactly what was causing the movement. It didn't take long to uncover the story. The gains are ultimately the result of a positive data release. Early this morning, Cellect Biotechnology released positive results from its clinical … Continue reading

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Puma Biotechnology Inc (PBYI) Moves Lower on Volume Spike for February 21 – Equities.com

Posted: Published on February 21st, 2017

Market Summary Follow Puma Biotechnology Inc is a A biopharmaceutical company PBYI - Market Data & News PBYI - Stock Valuation Report Puma Biotechnology Inc (PBYI) traded on unusually high volume on Feb. 21, as the stock lost 4.72% to close at $38.35. On the day, Puma Biotechnology Inc saw 1.1 million shares trade hands on 8,009 trades. Considering that the stock averages only a daily volume of 715,433 shares a day over the last month, this represents a pretty significant bump in volume over the norm. Generally speaking, when a stock experiences a sudden spike in trading volume, it may be seen as a bullish signal for investors. An increase in volume means more market awareness for the company, potentially setting up a more meaningful move in stock price. The added volume also provides a level of support and stability for price advances. The stock has traded between $73.27 and $19.74 over the last 52-weeks, its 50-day SMA is now $34.44, and its 200-day SMA $41.65. Puma Biotechnology Inc has a P/B ratio of 15.46. Puma Biotechnology Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the acquisition, development and commercialization of products to enhance cancer care. Headquartered in … Continue reading

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