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Using placenta-derived stem cells for novel medical therapies … Robert Hariri at TEDMED 2011 The Cellular Therapeutics CEO talks about his research in using placenta-derived stem cells as novel therapy for Crohn’s disease, and to create new “organoids” for research and transplants. … Past research has suggested that human placentas are a rich source of […]
An encephalitis journey: A dozen doctors and 2.5 years We’re partnering with Inspire, a company that builds and manages online support communities for patients and caregivers, to launch a new series here on Scope. Once a month, patients affected by serious and often rare diseases will share their unique stories, and we’re publishing our first – written […]
NIH launches online tool providing information about the availability and scientific basis of genetic tests To make it easier to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of genetic tests, the National Institutes of Health introduced the Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) today. The free online tool was developed as a public database to assist health-care professionals to better understand patients’ diseases […]
Raising awareness about rare diseases Today is Rare Disease Day, an international event intended to raise awareness of diseases that affect fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. Treatment options for rare diseases are often poor; with few patients affected, funding research into these diseases tends to be a low priority. EURODIS, a European NGO that advocates […]
Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Blunt Amendment Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services reported that over 20 million American women in private health insurance plans have already gained access to at least one free preventive service because of the health care law. Without financial barriers like co-pays and […]
Noted Epidemiologist Kenneth J. Rothman to Present 12th Annual Saward-Berg Lecture Kenneth J. Rothman, D.M.D., Dr.P.H., M.P.H., a leading researcher and expert in epidemiologic methods, will present the 12th annual Saward-Berg Lecture on Friday, March 9, 2012. The lecture – entitled “The Public Perception of Epidemiology” – will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the […]
Brown and Sovereign | Santander continue ‘a shining success’ A memorandum of understanding signed Monday by Brown University and Sovereign | Santander will provide support for an additional three years of Brown International Advanced Research Institutes, a program that has brought more than 500 international scholars to campus for two-week intensive institutes on pressing global […]
Social Networks and Volunteering Linked With Good Health Worldwide Much research has indicated that strong social networks and volunteering are linked with good health. But most of that research was done in western or developed countries. Now, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers and colleagues have found that the association holds true the world […]
Using Cell Phones for Public Health Nathan Eagle is an expert in how to use cell phone data to predict and influence human behavior. And he thinks that cell phones could be the next big thing in public health. That’s because cell phone data could shed light on behavior connected to health issues. Researchers could potentially […]
Researchers Test Drug, Psychotherapy Combo for Fibromyalgia $5.5 million NIH grant launches first-of-its-kind trial For the first time, researchers will test whether two treatments are better than one for patients with fibromyalgia. With a $5.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center and the University of Washington […]
Medications can be effective when they are used properly, but some can be addictive and dangerous when abused. This chart provides a brief look at some prescribed medications that—when used in ways or by people other than prescribed—have the potential for adverse medical consequences, including addiction. In 2010, approximately 16 million Americans reported using a […]
Saw palmetto Treatments
In men: used to treat and relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); shrinks the prostate and releases the squeeze of the urethra, so that, urine flows normally; increases urine volume, decreases frequent urination, and more ease of urination.
In women: helps relieve painful periods and regulates the menstrual cycle; stimulates the production of prolactin, a female hormone that promotes breast enlargement. Used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections; has an aphrodisiac effect by enhancing sexual functioning and sexual desire.
Actually, there is no reason to be embarrassed. Enlarged breasts are common among teenage boys and men, and breast reduction surgery is increasingly popular among guys. In fact, in the US it’s the fourth most popular cosmetic surgical procedure among males, with nearly 17,000 of them performed in 2009 alone.
Great news for all those women (and men) who have wanted to try the beautifying effects of snail slime but could never get past the “ick” factor. 20yrsyounger.com promises to get rid of the Ewww… while still letting women reap the anti-aging and rejuvenating benefits of snail slime cream. The process itself is called lyophilisation […]
The specific type of birth defect depends on the systems in the fetus developing at the time of alcohol exposure. Organ systems are most vulnerable to damage by alcohol during the period of most dynamic development. The damage seen in animal models roughly corresponds to weeks 3 to 8 in human pregnancy. However, if a woman drinks any time throughout her pregnancy, damage may occur.
