Archive for December 5th, 2007

Feeding Cattle Byproduct Of Ethanol Production Causes E. Coli 0157 To Spike

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Ethanol plants and livestock producers have created a symbiotic relationship. Cattle producers feed their livestock distiller’s grains, a byproduct of the ethanol distilling process, giving ethanol producers have an added source of income.But recent research at Kansas State University has found that cattle fed distiller’s grain have an increased prevalence of E. coli 0157 in their hindgut. This particular type of E. [click link for full article]

Fighting Diseases Of Aging By Wasting Energy

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

By making the skeletal muscles of mice use energy less efficiently, researchers report in the December issue of Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press, that they have delayed the animals’ deaths and their development of age-related diseases, including vascular disease, obesity, and one form of cancer. Those health benefits, driven by an increased metabolic rate, appear to come without any direct influence on the aging process itself, according to the researchers. [click link for full article]

GE Recalls Microwave Combo Wall Ovens Due to Fire Hazard

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Fire hazard prompts GE microwave recall. Due to safety issues GE recalls about 92,000 microwave combo wall ovens.

Winter Brings Pet Hazards

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Winter brings excitement regarding the holiday season filled with family and friends, however, it also brings many health hazards for family pets.

Survey Reveals Women’s Stress Levels During Holidays

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

With thoughts of shopping lists, holiday menus and decorating looming in our minds, it’s no wonder it becomes challenging to get through the holiday season stress-free.

Soliris Demonstrates Reductions In Hemolysis, Improvements In Fatigue

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Soliris therapy reduced hemolysis and improved fatigue, overall quality of life and anemia in a diverse population of patients with a rare blood disorder called paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

EntreMed Commences Study With MKC-1 In Pancreatic Cancer

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

EntreMed has commenced a multi-center Phase 2 clinical trial with MKC-1 in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.

DNA Archive: Revolutionary Method For Home DNA Storage

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

DNA Direct launches DNA Archive, a revolutionary method for storing personal DNA.

Americans Prefer Root Canal Treatment By Endodontists

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

There may not be a more feared dental procedure than a root canal, but the key to ensuring a positive experience is choosing the right professional to perform the procedure.

Portola Initiates Phase II Clinical Program In Heart Attack Patients

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Portola Pharmaceuticals initiates a Phase II clinical trial of the intravenous formulation of PRT060128 in patients experiencing an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction or heart attack.