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Televised medical talk shows: Health education or entertainment?

Posted: 20 Dec 2014 08:35 PM PST

Millions of viewers around the world watch the televised medical talk programs 'The Dr. Oz Show' and 'The Doctors' for medical advice, but how valuable are the recommendations they receive? In a first of its kind study, researchers have examined the recommendations given on those two shows to see if there is believable evidence to back up the claims presented. The results were revealing.

Polymorphism, bacteria inside us help dictate inflammation, antitumor activity

Posted: 20 Dec 2014 08:35 PM PST

A common polymorphism can lead to a chain of events that dictates how a tumor will progress in certain types of cancer, including a form of breast cancer as well as ovarian cancer, according to new research. The research reveals a more explicit role about the symbiotic relationship humans have with the various bacteria that inhabit our body and their role during tumor progression.

Vaccine therapy for prostate cancer patients with rising PSA examined

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 01:05 PM PST

Aiming to increase treatment options for prostate cancer patients who have an early relapse, investigators from a multi-institutional cooperative group have demonstrated that a vaccine therapy that stimulates the body's own immune defenses can be given safely and earlier in the course of prostate cancer progression.

The dementia that is not Alzheimer's disease

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 01:04 PM PST

The term Alzheimer's is frequently used to describe all dementias even though there are many different causes for dementia. Lewy body dementia affects 1.4 million American and is frequently misdiagnosed, experts report.

Steroid-based treatment may answer needs of pediatric EoE patients

Posted: 19 Dec 2014 07:40 AM PST

A new formulation of oral budesonide suspension, a steroid-based treatment, is safe and effective in treating pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a new study. Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune system disease caused by a buildup of white blood cells in the lining of the esophagus. This build up, which is a reaction to food, allergens or acid reflux, can inflame or injure esophageal tissue.

Parkinson's disease reverted at experimental stage

Posted: 18 Dec 2014 05:58 PM PST

Scientists demonstrated experimentally, with adult rats, that mobility can be restored in patients with Parkinson's disease, the major degenerative disease of the motor system worldwide. The experiments have not yet been transferred to humans, but are a scientific, measurable and repeatable basis to fight against this disease.