Best health news & medical health articles: 05 2010

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	Protein Robo4 may reverse macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy Two major eye diseases and leading causes of blindness-age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy-can be reversed or even prevented by drugs that activate a protein found in blood vessel cells, researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine and several other institutions have announced in a new study. Macular degeneration - University of Utah Health Sciences, USA
	Food additives linked to lung cancer risk New research in an animal model suggests that a diet high in inorganic phosphates, which are found in a variety of processed foods including meats, cheeses, beverages, and bakery products, might speed growth of lung cancer tumors and may even contribute to the development of those tumors in individuals predisposed to the disease. Lung Cancer - American Thoracic Society, USA
	MRI wait times to be managed in Canada A new study headed by Dr. Tom Feasby, Dean of UCalgary's Faculty of Medicine, shows that while Canada lags behind other countries in the number of diagnostic imaging devices, more machines are not the only solution to long wait times. Magnetic Resonance Imaging - University of Calgary, Canada
	UCL–Pfizer to develop stem cell sight therapies UCL has entered into a collaboration with the biopharmaceutical group Pfizer, negotiated by UCL Business, to advance development of stem cell-based therapies for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Macular degeneration - University College London, UK
	Radiation from medical imaging increasing Researchers are evaluating the risks and benefits of medical imaging in patients. They revealed that the average effective dose of radiation nearly double the amount they would otherwise be exposed to from natural sources. MRI - National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, USA
	Sleep disturbances improve after retirement The retirement is followed by a sharp decrease in the prevalence of sleep disturbances, revealed by researchers. This general improvement in sleep is likely to result from the removal of work-related demands and stress rather than from actual health benefits of retirement. Insomnia - American Academy of Sleep Medicine, USA
	Ampyra, dalfampridine approved for multiple sclerosis patients The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ampyra (dalfampridine) extended release tablets to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USA
	Sulforaphane in broccoli may limit breast cancer cells A compound derived from broccoli could help prevent or treat breast cancer by targeting cancer stem cells -- the small number of cells that fuel a tumor's growth -- according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Breast cancer - University of Michigan Health System, USA
	Restless legs syndrome appears to occur within families Restless legs syndrome appears to aggregate in families, and the siblings of those who are severely affected appear to have an increased risk of developing the disease, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Restless legs syndrome - Archives of Neurology, USA
	Pesticides, chemicals, vitamin E linked to diabetes Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that one should begin looking suspiciously at other aspects of life - like past exposure to certain pesticides or chemicals and even one form of vitamin E. This may lead to diabetes. Diabetes - Stanford University Medical Center, USA
	Drinking beetroot juice boosts stamina Drinking beetroot juice boosts your stamina and could help you exercise for up to 16% longer. A University of Exeter led-study shows for the first time how the nitrate contained in beetroot juice leads to a reduction in oxygen uptake, making exercise less tiring. Exercise - University of Exeter, UK
	Abdominal fat at middle age linked to dementia Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine determined that excess abdominal fat places otherwise healthy, middle-aged people at risk for dementia later in life. Preliminary findings suggest a relationship between obesity and dementia that could lead to promising prevention strategies in the future. Dementia - Wiley-Blackwell, USA
	Beta blockers may benefit COPD lung disease Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have fewer respiratory flare-ups and longer survival if they take beta-blocker medications, according to a report in the May 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. COPD - Archives of Internal Medicine, USA
	Weight loss drug orlistat may lead to liver injury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised consumers and health care professionals about potential rare occurrences of severe liver injury in patients taking the weight-loss medication orlistat, marketed as Xenical and Alli. Weight loss - U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USA
	Rheumatoid arthritis incidence on the rise in women The incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women has risen during the period of 1995 to 2007, according to a newly published study by researchers from the Mayo Clinic. Rheumatoid arthritis - Wiley-Blackwell, USA
	Shark cartilage drug AE-941 does not improve lung cancer survival The anti-cancer drug AE-941, a shark cartilage derivative, did not improve overall survival in patients with inoperable stage III non-small cell lung cancer, according to a study published online May_26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Lung Cancer - Journal of the National Cancer Institute, UK
	Early clamping may interrupt humankind's first natural stem cell transplant The timing of umbilical cord clamping at birth should be delayed just a few minutes longer, suggest researchers at the University of South Florida's Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair. Stem cell therapy - University of South Florida Health, USA

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