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New Stem Cell Activating Anti-aging Serums Offer Hope for Damaged Skin

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

Damaged and aging skin can now be repaired and rejuvenated due to new advances in stem cell and telomerase technology. A new topical agent restores skin to a youthful appearance without a visit to a plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Fleetwood, PA (PRWEB) February 26, 2013 Up until now, patients had to see a plastic surgeon or dermatologist to rejuvenate their skin. Recent developments and research in topical agents have made it less likely for one to need Botox, laser or fillers to restore their skin to a more youthful appearance or get rid of blemishes. Dr. Dave Woynarowski MD, an anti-aging specialist, states that new combinations of topical serums applied to the skin have yielded some remarkable results without having painful injections or surgery. Dr. Dave gave remarks, I was extremely skeptical about the possibility of repairing damaged skin with a topical 'on the skin' agent. After all, the cosmetics industry has been hawking this stuff for decades to the tune of several billion dollars. None of it seemed to work very well. But recently there is research to back up specific agents that, when used in combination, can do some pretty amazing age reversal, even on damaged skin. I … Continue reading →

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Sweet news for stem cell's 'Holy Grail'

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

Feb. 26, 2013 Scientists have used sugar-coated scaffolding to move a step closer to the routine use of stem cells in the clinic and unlock their huge potential to cure diseases from Alzheimer's to diabetes. Stem cells have the unique ability to turn into any type of human cell, opening up all sorts of therapeutic possibilities for some of the world's incurable diseases and conditions. The problem facing scientists is how to encourage stem cells to turn into the particular type of cell required to treat a specific disease. But researchers at the University of Manchester's School of Materials and Faculty of Life Sciences have developed a web-like scaffold, coated with long-sugar molecules, that enhances stem-cell cultures to do just this. The scaffold is formed by a process known as 'electrospinning', creating a mesh of fibres that mimic structures that occur naturally within the body. The team's results -- presented in the Journal of Biological Chemistry -- are particularly promising, as the sugar molecules are presented on the surface of the fibres, retaining structural patterns important in their function. The sugars are also 'read' by the stem cells grown on the surface, stimulating and enhancing the formation of neuronal cell … Continue reading →

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'Holy Grail' of stem cell research discovered

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

Washington, February 27 (ANI): Scientists have developed sugar-coated scaffolding to improve stem cell technology to cure some of the world's incurable diseases and conditions. Stem cells have the unique ability to turn into any type of human cell, opening up all sorts of therapeutic possibilities for diseases from Alzheimer's to diabetes. But how to encourage stem cells to turn into the particular type of cell required to treat a specific disease is the problem that scientists are facing now. Now researchers at the University of Manchester's School of Materials and Faculty of Life Sciences have developed a web-like scaffold, coated with long-sugar molecules, that enhances stem-cell cultures to do just this. The scaffold is formed by a process known as 'electrospinning', creating a mesh of fibres that mimic structures that occur naturally within the body. The team's results are particularly promising, as the sugar molecules are presented on the surface of the fibres, retaining structural patterns important in their function. The sugars are also 'read' by the stem cells grown on the surface, stimulating and enhancing the formation of neuronal cell types. "These meshes have been modified with long, linear sugar molecules, which we have previously shown play a fundamental … Continue reading →

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Best Natural Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction – Video

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

Best Natural Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is among the leading reasons for impotency as well as has an effect on countless males around the globe. This means incapability to keep and even achieve the penile erection to carry out as well as complete lovemaking act. There may be numerous factors for example inappropriate blood circulation in the penile or might be in other areas in the body system, surgical treatment, drug abuse, operation, anxiety and so on. By: newsyahooable … Continue reading →

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Doctors may delay prescriptions for ear infections

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

A new medical guideline could have parents waiting up to three days to receive medication for their childs ear infection. Despite antibiotics and countless doctors visits, many parents have struggled with ineffective treatments. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending a 72-hour observation period prior to prescribing any antibiotics in order to allow the body to fight the infection. If they receive antibiotics often, children may build up resistance to the drugs. As a mom, Abbey Wagner said it would be tough to see her son in pain without doing anything for him. It would be a difficult thing to accept because you just want them to get better, she said. Dr. Elizabeth Walenz said although antibiotics may sometimes be effective, they do not come without side effects. Antibiotics are not risk-free. They can cause diarrhea, diaper rash and allergic reactions in patients, she said. Although the response time may be different in most cases, doctors will work with parents to make a joint decision. Walenz also said that the guidelines do not apply if a child is visibly ill or in lots of pain. Read the rest here: Doctors may delay prescriptions for ear infections … Continue reading →

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DrugRisk Update: Hearing Set For Mirena Lawsuit Decision

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 27, 2013 The birth control safety advocates at DrugRisk.com are alerting women who have suffered side effects while using the IUD contraceptive Mirena of legal updates that could affect how and where hundreds of injury claims are handled. DrugRisks mission is to improve patient safety by providing the latest drug warnings, recalls, studies and legal news. Not only can patients use information to discuss options with their doctor, they can see others experiences and decide if they need legal advice, explains DrugRisk representative Ryan Mayer. DrugRisk has added the latest FDA AERS updates showing more than 47,000 patients have reported complications from the Mirena IUD.* Of these, 5079 involved dislocation and 1421 involved device migration, which can damage the uterine wall or other organs.* Over 6% of patients required hospitalization or Mirena removal via surgery. The resource center has also learned that the FDA already warned Bayer about the marketing of Mirena in 2009, after they failed to disclose safety risks.** With the number of patients filing a Mirena lawsuit increasing, plaintiffs filed a request that cases be consolidated to a special federal Multi-District Litigation court in Ohio.*** The petition estimates that, with more than … Continue reading →

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DrugRisk Update: Takeda Launches New Diabetes Drug As Actos Lawsuits Grow to 3,000

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 27, 2013 The prescription drug resource center DrugRisk.com is alerting diabetes patients of updated news added to the site drug maker Takeda Pharmaceuticals, who makes Actos, is set to launch a new diabetes medication as they face as many as 3,000 lawsuits alleging Actos caused bladder cancer. DrugRisks goal is to improve patient safety through education. By providing the latest drug warnings, recalls, studies and litigation news, patients can discuss options with their doctor and decide if they need legal advice, explains DrugRisk representative Ryan Mayer. The resource center contains Actos warnings from both the FDA* and European Medicines Agency** who indicated that long-term use of the drug may be associated with an increased risk of Actos bladder cancer. The drug has also been banned in France and Germany.*** In legal news, DrugRisk has learned that Takeda faces as many as 3,000 claims over Actos bladder cancer.**** More than 1,200 patients have filed an Actos lawsuit against the drug maker in a special multi-district federal court in Louisiana.***** Another group of cases were scheduled to start last week in California.**** Now, with the growing legal action and the patent on Actos expiring last year, Takeda has … Continue reading →

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HPS2-THRIVE trial: Side-effects cause a quarter of heart patients to stop treatment

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

Public release date: 26-Feb-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Emma Mason wordmason@mac.com European Society of Cardiology The largest randomised study of the vitamin niacin in patients with occlusive arterial disease (narrowing of the arteries) has shown a significant increase in adverse side-effects when it is combined with statin treatment. Results from the HPS2-THRIVE study (Heart Protection Study 2 Treatment of HDL to Reduce the Incidence of Vascular Events), including the reasons patients stopped the study treatment, are published online today (Wednesday) in the European Heart Journal [1]. Niacin has been used for decades to help increase levels of "good" HDL cholesterol and to decrease levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in the blood in people at risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart disease and stroke. However, it has a number of side-effects including flushing of the skin. Another drug, laropiprant, can reduce the incidence of flushing by blocking the prostaglandin D2 receptor that is involved in the process. Therefore, the HPS2-THRIVE study investigated whether combining extended-release niacin with laropiprant (ERN/LRPT), given in addition to an LDL cholesterol-lowering statin, simvastatin, could reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems in people at high risk due to existing occlusive … Continue reading →

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Sexual partners linked to drug use – study

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

Published: 11:57AM Wednesday February 27, 2013 Source: Fairfax Source: Supplied The more sex partners young women have, the more likely they are to become dependent on drugs and alcohol, says a new study. University of Otago researchers found young people in general were at greater odds of developing alcoholism and cannabis dependency the more sex partners they had - with the odds even greater for young women. The study tracked the health and behaviour of more than 1000 people from birth in Dunedin in 1972-73. Researchers looked at how many sex partners the study participants had during three age periods: 18-20, 21-25, and 26-31 years. They then looked at their mental health immediately after each period, including anxiety, depression, and substance dependence. The study's lead author, Dr Sandhya Ramrakha, said women who had 2.5 or more partners each year increased their odds of having a substance dependence disorder by up to 17 times. "This is a striking increase in the risk of substance disorder," said Ramrakha. "Furthermore, when we used a model to compare men and women who had more than 10-20 sex partners in the same periods, we found that these women were much more likely to have a … Continue reading →

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Number of sex partners linked to drug dependency

Posted: Published on February 27th, 2013

SEX, DRUGS & RESEARCH: A new University of Otago study has found that women who had 2.5 or more partners each year increased their odds of having a substance dependence disorder by up to 17 times. The more sex partners young women have, the more likely they are to become dependent on drugs and alcohol, says a new study. Universityof Otagoresearchers found young people in general were at greater odds of developing alcoholism and cannabis dependency the more sex partners they had - with the odds even greater for young women. The study tracked the health and behaviour of more than 1000 people from birth in Dunedin in 1972-73. Researchers looked at how many sex partners the study participants had during three age periods: 18-20, 21-25, and 26-31 years. They then looked at their mental health immediately after each period, including anxiety, depression, and substance dependence. The study's lead author, Dr Sandhya Ramrakha, said women who had 2.5 or more partners each year increased their odds of having a substance dependence disorder by up to 17 times. "This is a striking increase in the risk of substance disorder," said Ramrakha. "Furthermore, when we used a model to compare men and … Continue reading →

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