New Target for Atherosclerosis Treatment: Hormone That Controls Iron Levels

Posted in Anemia / Low Haemoglobin Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

Hepcidin, a hormone that regulates iron levels in the body, has been identified as a potential target for treating atherosclerosis by researchers at Emory University School of Medicine. ...Read More

Drug-eluting Balloons, a Useful Device in Treating Narrowed Metal Stents

Posted in Heart Attack Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

In order to restore blood flow, a therapy showing much potential is the drug-coated balloon inserted in a narrowed bare metal stent,...Read More

WTC Workers Previously Exposed to Dust Cloud at a Higher Risk of Atherosclerotic Lesions

Posted in Others Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

When the first study to assess cardiovascular risk in World Trade Center (WTC) first responders through the initial study using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),...Read More

Magic Bullet Jab Reduces Heart Disease Risk

Posted in Heart Attack Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

Scientists have developed a magic bullet jab, which lowers bad cholesterol and reduces millions of heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes. ...Read More

'Used' Pacemakers Save Lives

Posted in Others Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

Pacemakers from the United States recycled to bring new life to patients. Chandrakan Pawar is lucky to be alive. ...Read More

Experimental Drug Found Effective Against Chronic Urinary Infections

Posted in Urinary Tract Infection Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

An experimental drug for chronic urinary tract infections has passed its first trial in animals, alleviating weeks-long infections in less than six hours. ...Read More

Scientists Discover Achilles' Heel in Lethal Form of Prostate Cancer

Posted in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

A genetic Achilles'' heel in an aggressive type of prostate cancer has been discovered by an international team of researchers. Read More

Biomolecules Help Remove Rare Tumor Cells in Blood

Posted in Others Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

Biomolecules bound to dendrimers can help capture rare tumor cells circulating in the blood, reveals research. ...Read More

Campaign Seeks to Erase Racial and Gender Gaps in the Use of Colonoscopy

Posted in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

Evidence has always shown the real reason for underuse of colonoscopy screening especially among Blacks and Hispanics which had caused the death rates to rise. A campaign to erase racial and gender ga...

University of Leicester Study: Cervical Smears can be Humiliating and Stressful

Posted in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Support group on Mon, 21 Nov 2011

A new study from the University of Leicester says that personal testimonies revealed by women regarding cervical smear testing in the UK show that their experiences are often far from positive. The st...