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Genetic medicine unit now seeing 800 new cases a year in bid to prevent inherited cancers

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

Genetic medicine unit now seeing 800 new cases a year in bid to prevent inherited cancers 6:00am Thursday 16th May 2013 in News By Barry Nelson, Health Editor A GENETIC medicine expert has revealed that a regional breast and ovarian cancer prevention unit set up nearly a decade ago is now seeing 800 new referrals a year. Dr Paul Brennan, director of the Northern Genetic Service, said referrals of women who have an increased risk of inherited breast or ovarian cancer had steadily increased since the service was established at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough in 2004. "It was a trickle at first but we are now getting 800 new referrals a year of women with a family history of mainly breast, ovarian and colon cancer," said Dr Brennan, who also works at the International Centre for Life in Newcastle. Following the admission by actress Angelina Jolie that she has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of breast cancer, Dr Brennan said he now expected an increase in the number of North-East women with a family history of breast and ovarian cancer being referred to the Northern Genetic Service. "When we started the cancer family history service … Continue reading →

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Human skin cells successfully converted into embryonic stem cells

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A team of scientists has successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body. It is believed that stem cell therapies hold the promise of replacing cells damaged through injury or illness. Diseases or conditions that might be treated through stem cell therapy include Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cardiac disease and spinal cord injuries. The breakthrough was made by scientists at Oregon Health and Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). The research, led by Shoukhrat Mitalipov, Ph.D., a senior scientist at ONPRC, follows previous success in transforming monkey skin cells into embryonic stem cells in 2007. The technique used by Drs. Mitalipov, Paula Amato, M.D., and their colleagues in OHSU's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a variation of a commonly used method called somatic cell nuclear transfer, or SCNT. It involves transplanting the nucleus of one cell, containing an individual's DNA, into an egg cell that has had its genetic material removed. The unfertilized egg cell then develops and eventually produces stem cells. "A thorough examination of the stem cells derived through this … Continue reading →

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OHSU research team successfully converts human skin cells into embryonic stem cells

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

Public release date: 15-May-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jim Newman newmanj@ohsu.edu 503-494-8231 Oregon Health & Science University PORTAND, Ore. Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) have successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body. It is believed that stem cell therapies hold the promise of replacing cells damaged through injury or illness. Diseases or conditions that might be treated through stem cell therapy include Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cardiac disease and spinal cord injuries. The research breakthrough, led by Shoukhrat Mitalipov, Ph.D., a senior scientist at ONPRC, follows previous success in transforming monkey skin cells into embryonic stem cells in 2007. This latest research will be published in the journal Cell online May 15 and in print June 6. The technique used by Drs. Mitalipov, Paula Amato, M.D., and their colleagues in OHSU's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, is a variation of a commonly used method called somatic cell nuclear transfer, or SCNT. It involves transplanting the nucleus of one cell, containing an individual's DNA, into an egg cell … Continue reading →

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Human skin cells converted into embryonic stem cells: First time human stem cells have been produced via nuclear …

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

May 15, 2013 Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) have successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body. It is believed that stem cell therapies hold the promise of replacing cells damaged through injury or illness. Diseases or conditions that might be treated through stem cell therapy include Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cardiac disease and spinal cord injuries. The research breakthrough, led by Shoukhrat Mitalipov, Ph.D., a senior scientist at ONPRC, follows previous success in transforming monkey skin cells into embryonic stem cells in 2007. This latest research will be published in the journal Cell online May 15 and in print June 6. The technique used by Drs. Mitalipov, Paula Amato, M.D., and their colleagues in OHSU's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, is a variation of a commonly used method called somatic cell nuclear transfer, or SCNT. It involves transplanting the nucleus of one cell, containing an individual's DNA, into an egg cell that has had its genetic material removed. The unfertilized egg cell then develops and eventually produces stem cells. "A … Continue reading →

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Couple files groundbreaking lawsuit over child’s sexual-reassignment surgery

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

A South Carolina couple is suing the state for performing sexual-reassignment surgery on an intersex toddler born with both male and female reproductive organs, calling the procedure irreversible and medically unnecessary. The surgery was performed while the child (now aged eight, and who identifies as male) was in the states care. The lawsuit, filed by the his adoptive parents Mark and Pam Crawfordin partnership with the Southern Poverty Law Center, accuses the Department of Social Services and others of performing a dangerous and mutilating surgery to radically restructure [the child's] reproductive organs in order to make his body appear to be female without medical justification. As reported by NBC News affiliate WSFA: The lawsuit states doctors, acting as agents of Defendant hospitals, performed the surgery for the purpose of assigning the child the female gender despite their own conclusion that the toddler was a true hermaphrodite but there was no compelling reason that she should either be made male or female. At birth, the child was identified as a male because of his external genitalia, but shortly after that doctors discovered the baby had ambiguous genitals and both male and female internal reproductive structures, according to the lawsuit. Defendants decided … Continue reading →

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If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus, "It'd Be Pandemic": Expert

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

After more than 30 years of marriage, Ernie and Cynthia Dillard thought their sex life was over. I never thought that ED (erectile dysfunction) was something I would have to deal with, Ernie Dillard said. I felt like I was not meeting my responsibilities as a husband, as a man. Somethings wrong, youre getting too old; you cant have sex anymore. All the negative things popped up. Cynthia Dillard thought it was her fault. My first reaction was, Its me. I guess Im not sexy enough anymore, and he kept saying no, but he didnt want to talk about it either, Cynthia Dillard said. Their experience is common, according to sexual health expert Dr. Lawrence Paletz of Western Institute for Sexual Health. Fifty percent of all males and females in our population, over the age of 40, have some sort of sexual dysfunction, Paletz said, Its very common. In fact, if this was a virus, it would be pandemic. The problem is when couples dont communicate about it. And at first, Ernie and Cynthia didnt. Its not talked about, Ernie Dillard said. You see all the ads for the pills. Nobody talks about what is going on, how to deal … Continue reading →

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How to Pronounce Testosterone – Video

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

How to Pronounce Testosterone Learn how to say Testosterone correctly with EmmaSaying's "how do you pronounce" free tutorials. Definition of testosterone (oxford dictionary): noun [mass n... By: Emma Saying … Continue reading →

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Male testosterone levels increase after winning competition with rivals, but not friends

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

Washington, May 15 (ANI): A new University of Missouri study has found that testosterone levels during group competition are modulated depending on the relationships among the competitors and may be related to the formation of alliances in warfare. "One interesting thing about humans is that we are the only animal that competes in teams," said Mark Flinn, professor of anthropology at MU. "Our hormonal reactions while competing are part of how we evolved as a cooperative species. What we found in our study is that although male's testosterone levels increase when men are victorious against strangers or rivals, levels of the hormone tend to stay the same when competing against friends," he stated. Flinn and his research team studied males from varying age groups on the island of Dominica while they played dominoes or cricket. Flinn found that when males competed against a group outside of their community, their testosterone levels rose during and after competition if they won, but diminished following a defeat. However, when males competed with their friends, their testosterone levels did not change in response to victory or defeat. Competing in sport coalitions can raise testosterone levels in males, but males don't have to be competing … Continue reading →

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Testosterone Levels Fluctuate During Sporting Events, Competitions

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

May 15, 2013 April Flowers for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online Sporting events can become the hub of a community, bringing it together, but they can even fuel bitter rivalries. A new study, led by the University of Missouri, has found that testosterone levels during group competition vary depending on the relationships of the competitors. These hormones levels may be related to the formation of alliance in warfare. One interesting thing about humans is that we are the only animal that competes in teams, said Mark Flinn, professor of anthropology at MU. Our hormonal reactions while competing are part of how we evolved as a cooperative species. What we found in our study is that although males testosterone levels increase when men are victorious against strangers or rivals, levels of the hormone tend to stay the same when competing against friends. The MU research team studied men from varying age groups playing dominoes or cricket on the island of Dominica. They found that when males compete against a group outside of their own community, testosterone levels would rise during and after the game if they won. If they were defeated, the hormone levels dropped. Surprisingly, when the men were competing against … Continue reading →

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Are Your Painkillers Causing Erectile Dysfunction?

Posted: Published on May 16th, 2013

May 15, 2013 Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online Feeling a little droopy lately? A new study suggests that it may be due to the prescription painkillers youve been taking. According to a new study published in the journal Spine, regularly taking prescription painkillers is associated with a higher risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). The team looked at 11,000 men with back pain, examining their health records to find out if taking prescription painkillers was linked to testosterone replacement or ED medications. The researchers found that over 19 percent of men who took high-dose opioids such as hydrocodone and oxycodone for at least four months also received a prescription for ED compared to less than seven percent for men who were not taking painkillers. Men who take opioid pain medications for an extended period of time have the highest risk of ED, said lead author Richard A. Deyo, MD, MPH, investigator with the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research and Professor of Evidence-based Family Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. This doesnt mean that these medications cause ED, but the association is something patients and clinicians should be aware of when deciding if opioids should be used to … Continue reading →

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