Best health news & medical health articles: 06 2009

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	Prostate cancer immunotherapy prolongs survival Sipuleucel-T (Provenge), an experimental immunotherapy improved survival in men with metastatic disease, according to new results to be presented April 28 at the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago. Prostate Cancer - American Urological Association, USA
	HRT-breast cancer risk stays same regardless of family history The risk of developing breast cancer due to taking hormone replacement therapy appears to be the same for women with a family history of the disease and without a family history, a University of Rochester Medical Center study concluded. Breast cancer - University of Rochester Medical Center, USA
	Carbohydrate restriction may slow prostate tumor growth Restricting carbohydrates, regardless of weight loss, appears to slow the growth of prostate tumors, according to an animal study being published this week by researchers in the Duke Prostate Center. Prostate Cancer - Duke University Health System, USA
	Neratinib shows promise in trastuzumab resistant breast cancer Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers report that a combination of trastuzumab and neratinib (HKI-272) a novel small molecule inhibitor of the HER2 receptor (ErbB2) appears active in women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have progressed on previous trastuzumab based therapies. Breast cancer - Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA
	Complete response letter for Cinryze for hereditary angioedema ViroPharma Incorporated (Nasdaq: VPHM) announced that it has received a Complete Response letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Cinryze(TM) (C1 esterase inhibitor [human]) as a treatment for acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE). Hereditary angioedema - ViroPharma Incorporated, USA
	Merck's heart failure drug rolofylline failed Merck's experimental heart failure drug rolofylline failed to meet the goals in a clinical trial, failing to improve patients. Merck won't seek approval this year for this heart failure drug rolofylline after preliminary results. Heart failure - Merck & Co., Inc., USA
	Eye wrinkles removal laser device gets OTC US health agency FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved over-the-counter (OTC) marketing of Palomar's laser device for treatment of wrinkles around the eyes, i.e. periorbital wrinkles. Skin care - Palomar Medical Technologies, USA
	1 in 4 surgeons fixing botched permanent filler ops With recent reports of women suffering complications due to cosmetic fillers, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons unveil survey results detailing their top concerns regarding these popular non-surgical treatments. Cosmetic Surgery - British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, UK
	Plant based low carb diet promotes weight loss Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors. Weight loss - Archives of Internal Medicine, USA
	Prostate cancer impacts quality of life of patient A long-term study by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that the three most common treatments for localized prostate cancer had significant impacts on patients' quality of life, a finding that could help guide doctors and patients in making treatment decisions. Prostate Cancer - University of California, Los Angeles, USA
	Test your memory test for Alzheimer's disease UK researchers at Addenbrooke's Hospital have created a new cognitive test (TYM) that detects Alzheimer's disease quickly and accurately. The study published online on BMJ.com. Alzheimer's Disease - British Medical Journal, UK
$Bariatric surgery increases fracture risk$	Bariatric surgery increases fracture risk Persons who undergo bariatric surgery may have a greater chance of experiencing broken bones, especially in their hands and feet, revealed by researchers at Mayo Clinic. Bariatric surgery - Mayo Clinic, USA
	Parkinson's symptoms better by playing Nintendo Wii Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease that impairs motor skills. The Nintendo Wii may help treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including depression, a Medical College of Georgia researcher says. Parkinson's disease - Medical College of Georgia, Georgia
	Topical fluorouracil improves actinic keratoses and photoaging Topical application of the chemotherapy medication fluorouracil appears to reduce potentially precancerous skin patches and improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin. Skin care - Archives of Dermatology, USA
	Selenium may worsen prostate cancer in some Higher selenium levels in the blood may worsen prostate cancer in some men who already have the disease, revealed by researchers. Prostate Cancer - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, USA

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