The Elan Corporation is based in Ireland and has recently announced that it will be investing $10 million in a new centre for drug research. The drug research centre has been established at the University of Cambridge and has the mandate of finding new therapies for treating Parkinson’s and Alzheime
It seems that several diseases that are spread by insects might be combated by mosquitoes that have been genetically engineered. Scientists in the United Kingdom have shown that mosquitoes might be a valuable tool in tackling the very diseases that they spread, such as dengue fever. Researchers base
There are various parts of our bodies that for some reason accumulate more fat than others, the stomach being the main villain of the piece. The majority of us have excess fat around our middle, and most just accept it as part of life. The problem is that when belly fat reaches a certain level [...]
Acromegaly is an endocrine disease due to the excessive production of growth hormone (GH), which determines a disproportionate increase in the size of the limbs, joint, causes headaches and alters the proportions of facial growth in acral parts. The term comes from Greek meaning Akron extremity, and
University College London and the University of Edinburgh have recently conducted a study that suggests sufferers of Parkinson’s disease may one day find help through the use of stem cells. The study took cells from a patients skin and generated neurons from them – neurons are the brain cells affect
A team of international scientists has announced a new direction in the development of prostate cancer vaccines. Nature Medicine reports more than 75% of mice have been cured using a vaccine created from healthy cell DNA. Scientists say these same principles can be applied to other forms of the dise
Scientists are developing a pill that triggers the heart to self repair itself after an attack in a major step towards one of medical research’s holy grails. The researchers in Britain claim they are only about a decade from perfecting a way of persuading the heart to rejuvenate, a process that five
Dire consequences have been predicted for those adults that do not get enough (or get too much) sleep. Findings reveal that not getting between 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night can lead to detrimental effects on our mental health as we age. In fact, incorrect sleeping patterns can affect the way we
A watchdog has approved gene tests that almost entirely eliminate the chance of having a baby with an inherited disease. There was not reason legal ethical or social for why people could not be screened prior to starting a family for genetic mutations says the Human Genetics Commission. This would p
Breast cancer is a leading cause of death for women in the U.K., having increased by 80% over the last 30 years and now second only to heart disease. According to current statistics, more than 46,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and the mortality rate is about 25%. A recent stu
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The drug research centre has been established at the University of Cambridge and has the mandate of finding new therapies for treating Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists from the University’s Department [...] December 15th, 2011 | Tags: Elan Corporation, Elan Corporation drug research centre, Elan Corporation drug research centre Cambridge | Category: Medical Research | Leave a comment Mosquitoes might be able to kill off the diseases that they spread It seems that several diseases that are spread by insects might be combated by mosquitoes that have been genetically engineered. Scientists in the United Kingdom have shown that mosquitoes might be a valuable tool in tackling the very diseases that they spread, such as dengue fever. Researchers based at the Cayman Islands have found success in [...] November 5th, 2011 | Tags: dengue fever, genitcally modified mosquitos, mosquito spread disease | Category: Medical Research | Leave a comment Cancer research and belly fat There are various parts of our bodies that for some reason accumulate more fat than others, the stomach being the main villain of the piece. The majority of us have excess fat around our middle, and most just accept it as part of life. The problem is that when belly fat reaches a certain level [...] October 17th, 2011 | Tags: Belly Fat, Cancer Research | Category: Diet, Medical Research, Public Health | Leave a comment Understanding Acromegaly Acromegaly is an endocrine disease due to the excessive production of growth hormone (GH), which determines a disproportionate increase in the size of the limbs, joint, causes headaches and alters the proportions of facial growth in acral parts. The term comes from Greek meaning Akron extremity, and megas meaning great. It was first described by [...] September 17th, 2011 | Tags: Acromegaly, Definition of Acromegaly, Understanding Acromegaly | Category: Medical Research | Leave a comment Parkinson’s disease stem cells aid University College London and the University of Edinburgh have recently conducted a study that suggests sufferers of Parkinson’s disease may one day find help through the use of stem cells. The study took cells from a patients skin and generated neurons from them – neurons are the brain cells affected by the disease. Dr Tilo Kunath [...] August 27th, 2011 | Tags: Pakinson's Disease research, Parkinson's disease stem cells aid, stem cell research | Category: Medical Research | Leave a comment New direction with prostate cancer vaccines A team of international scientists has announced a new direction in the development of prostate cancer vaccines. Nature Medicine reports more than 75% of mice have been cured using a vaccine created from healthy cell DNA. Scientists say these same principles can be applied to other forms of the disease and have begun research on melanoma. [...] June 22nd, 2011 | Tags: Prostate cancer, prostate cancer prevention, prostate cancer vaccines | Category: Medical Research | Leave a comment There is a pill to repair heart after an attack Scientists are developing a pill that triggers the heart to self repair itself after an attack in a major step towards one of medical research’s holy grails. The researchers in Britain claim they are only about a decade from perfecting a way of persuading the heart to rejuvenate, a process that five years ago was [...] June 11th, 2011 | Tags: heart attack pill, new pill for after a heart attack, pill repairs heart damage | Category: Medical Research | Leave a comment Lack of sleep damages our brains Dire consequences have been predicted for those adults that do not get enough (or get too much) sleep. Findings reveal that not getting between 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night can lead to detrimental effects on our mental health as we age. In fact, incorrect sleeping patterns can affect the way we think [...] May 7th, 2011 | Tags: lack of sleep, Lack of sleep damages brain, poor sleep habits | Category: Medical Research | Leave a comment Human Genetics Commission allows big gene test changes A watchdog has approved gene tests that almost entirely eliminate the chance of having a baby with an inherited disease. There was not reason legal ethical or social for why people could not be screened prior to starting a family for genetic mutations says the Human Genetics Commission. This would prevent life threatening conditions such as [...] April 8th, 2011 | Tags: gene tests, gene tests on fetuses, gene tests on newborns | Category: Medical Research | Leave a comment Tamoxifen and raloxifene may ease breast cancer rate Breast cancer is a leading cause of death for women in the U.K., having increased by 80% over the last 30 years and now second only to heart disease. According to current statistics, more than 46,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and the mortality rate is about 25%. 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