Now, single jab that could prevent blindnessOctober 13th, 2009 LONDON - A single jab can now prevent people from losing their vision, thanks to researchers at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, who have developed a new method to inject drug into the blood by weakening the otherwise impermeable blood-retina barrier. The blood-retina barrier normally prevents molecules in the blood from reaching the retina.
'Royal blood disorder' that afflicted Queen Victoria's family line identifiedOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - The identity of the "cursed blood" disorder that troubled the British Royal Family in the 19th and early 20th centuries has been revealed. DNA analysis show that the disease inherited by Queen Victoria's descendants was probably a severe form of the blood clotting disorder haemophilia B, according to the study published in journal Science.
Scanning technique can cut thalassaemia deaths by 70 percentOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Reports indicate that a scanning technique developed by British scientists can cut thalassaemia deaths by 70 percent. Thalassaemia is an inherited disorder affecting the production of haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen around the body, and thus causing anaemia.
Study: Half of drug addicts quit after 6 months of treatment, but long-term care neededOctober 1st, 2009 Half of addicts quit after 6 months of treatmentLONDON — About half of heroin and crack cocaine addicts in England's treatment programs quit the drugs after six months, a new study says. Experts warned, however, that the danger of relapse means permanently kicking the habit probably requires ongoing care.
New drug shows promise to reduce stroke riskAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - A new drug developed as an alternative to popular drug warfarin, also used as rat poison, has been found to significantly reduce stroke risk. Generally, patients at risk of stroke are given warfarin to prevent blood clotting, but the treatment is risky and requires regular monitoring.
Baby boy with stomach in his chest, hole in heart kept alive with ViagraAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - A baby boy born with multiple complex conditions is being kept alive on Viagra. Three-and-a-half weeks old Owen Bloomfield, born with his stomach in the chest, a hole in his heart and a rare lung disorder, is virtually living on the impotence drug.
Experimental drug found effective against anthrax poisoningJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - An experimental drug called raxibacumab has been found to be effective in treating anthrax poisoning, say researchers. "The results published today showed that a single dose of raxibacumab was highly effective as a treatment for inhalation anthrax in both rabbits and monkeys," said Dr Sally D.
Meet, the 11-month-old tot who's kept alive by ViagraJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Despite being given just a few weeks to live by doctors, a little boy with a serious heart condition has managed to survive, courtesy anti-impotence drug Viagra. Little Alfie Oliver, who needs six doses of the drug every day, is set to celebrate his first birthday in two weeks.
Statins cut stroke risk by a fifthApril 15th, 2009 LONDON - Cholesterol-lowering statins can decrease the risk of strokes by about a fifth, a new study has claimed. The research reviewed some 24 studies, and found lower cholesterol levels were associated with a reduced risk of stroke.
Soon, Viagra moisturiser that makes waistlines shrinkApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Scientists are on their way to provide double bonanza to women looking for healthy skin - a moisturiser containing Viagra that could resolve cellulite issues. The drug sildenafil has had mixed success as a drug for women, but according to Croatian researchers incorporating the stuff into a moisturiser could open up a whole new market, reports New Scientist.
Drug to prevent exercise-induced arrhythmias identifiedMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have found that a drug can prevent potentially lethal arrhythmias caused due to exercise or stress, called CPVT. Patients with CPVT experience abnormally rapid heart rates (tachycardia), usually during exercise or stress, and are at risk for fainting and cardiac arrest.
Taking Vitamin D? You may still feel SADMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - The latest study says Vitamin D may not really help you overcome depression and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is linked to reduced sunlight. Exposure to sunlight stimulates vitamin D in the skin and a shortage of sunlight in the winter has been put forward as one possible cause of SAD.
Kisspeptin stimulates sex hormone in infertile womenMarch 17th, 2009 LONDON - Hormone kisspeptin shows promise as a potential new treatment for infertility in women, according to a new study. Scientists of Imperial College have shown that giving kisspeptin to women with infertility can activate the release of sex hormones which control the menstrual cycle.
Ecstasy could help those suffering from stress after traumaMarch 9th, 2009 LONDON - Ecstasy may help sufferers of post-traumatic stress deal with painful memories more effectively by encouraging a feeling of safety, according to a new study. Studies have shown that exposure therapy - where the patient recalls traumatic experiences or is exposed to stressful situations repeatedly, can be effective in relieving patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxious conditions.
Rourke says he did right by beating up drug dealerJanuary 12th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Mickey Rourke believes he did the right thing when he beat up his former wife's drug dealer. Contactmusic.com reports that Rourke saw his then-addict wife getting heroin from the supplier and he beat him up.
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