Science Forums - Medical Science http://hypography.com/forums/ Topics related to issues in the medical sciences en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:03:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://hypography.com/forums/images/styles/new_facebook/images/misc/rss.jpg Science Forums - Medical Science http://hypography.com/forums/ medical advancments for broken bones http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21399-medical-advancments-broken-bones.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:24:23 GMT Sandcastle Worm, Phragmatopoma californica (http://nathistoc.bio.uci.edu/Annelids/Sandcastle.htm) ... Sandcastle Worm, Phragmatopoma californica

The next time you break a bone, your doctor may just reach for the sandcastle worm. Actually, not the actual worm itself but a bone glue made by the animal:

The worm creates a complex water-based mortar to create a home from grains of sand and bits of shell. The adhesive can stick to wet surfaces and doesn’t dissolve at certain pH levels, making it ideal for medical applications. Once it has done its job, it can become water-soluble and dissolve.

The traditional method of healing broken bones by using metal nails, pins and screws is difficult with smaller bones, says Russel Stewart, one of the creators of the synthetic sandcastle worm glue, and scientists have been looking for a suitable adhesive substitute for decades ]]> Medical Science belovelife http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21399-medical-advancments-broken-bones.html <![CDATA[Pharmacogenetics Pharmacogenomics "Drug Testing"]]> http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21357-pharmacogenetics-pharmacogenomics-drug-testing.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:38 GMT
Pharmacogenetics Pharmacogenomics
"Testing Drugs"
I am sure I/we had a thread on this before but now i can't find it.
I think this is a very important discovery and one that will have a profound effect on medicine and our health very soon.
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Pharmacogenomics
The use of an individual's genetic profile to more accurately predict the safety, toxicity and efficacy of drugs - and ultimately to improve an individual's treatment and prognosis.
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Pharmacogenetics is the study of the genetic basis of drug response.1 Pharmacogenomics is a term which is often used interchangeably, but refers to pharmacogenetics plus genomics and proteomics.2
The recognition that most human drug responses are multifactorial has led to the realisation that personalised medicine implies a broad consideration of factors and thus has resulted in the frequent use of the broader term pharmacogenomics.3
Hence, this article will follow the convention of using the term “pharmacogenomic (PGX) tests” for testing that influences drug response
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Clinical Use of Pharmacogenomic Tests in 2009


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Interindividual variability in xenobiotic metabolism and drug response is extensive. Genetic factors might be estimated to account for about 20-40 % of the interindividual differences in drug metabolism and response. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) occur in 7 % of all hospitalised patients and fatal ADRs cause more than 100,000 deaths annually in the US.
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Pharmacogenomics: One Size Does Not Fit All

A diagnostic test that can increase the clinical utility of a given therapeutic drug or procedure, while at the same time reducing the risks and costs associated with developing and marketing is a real synergy.
pharmacogenomics: the concept of combining a therapeutic intervention with a relevant diagnostic test.
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This article briefly reviews the evidence for the utilisation of pharmacogenomics for antidepressant drugs, tamoxifen, codeine, warfarin, azathioprine, clopidogrel, omeprazole, tacrolimus and irinotecan. There are few pharmacogenomics tests being carried out in practice, as there has not been a wide appreciation of their use, and only limited evidence exists for many individual drugs. It is expected that utilisation will increase as more evidence becomes available and there is a wider understanding of the existing evidence by the medical profession.
http://ukpmc.ac.uk/articlerender.cgi...tool=pmcentrez


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Table 2
Examples of drugs where evidence has shown PGX testing to be beneficial.
http://ukpmc.ac.uk/articlerender.cgi...t2-cbr_30_2_55 ]]> Medical Science Michaelangelica http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21357-pharmacogenetics-pharmacogenomics-drug-testing.html Genetics Questions http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21275-genetics-questions.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:32:07 GMT We have had an on going debate regarding genetics at my house. Could you please explain what the... We have had an on going debate regarding genetics at my house. Could you please explain what the possible genetic outcomes are when direct cousins marry?

I have been under the assumption that this causes a higher likelihood of genetic diseases because the children of such a marriage will have double genes. (We are already aware of some of the illnesses that run in this particular family, heart disease, diabetes, mental illness, and thyroid disorder to name a few.)

Could you please explain this in greater detail? This has caused a lot of heated arguments- I say it amounts to nothing less than incest and is not an acceptable practice, and he says it is just a cultural practice, there is no harm to offspring, and leads to genetic "purity". ]]> Medical Science dmoradi http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21275-genetics-questions.html Cinnamon spice helps prevent diabetes http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21206-cinnamon-spice-helps-prevent-diabetes.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:01:09 GMT (NaturalNews) When it comes to health care reform in America, if we hope to make real progress,... (NaturalNews) When it comes to health care reform in America, if we hope to make real progress, we've got to consider safe, affordable solutions that really work to prevent disease. There's hardly a better example of this than cinnamon and its ability to help regulate blood sugar and prevent diabetes.

Here, you'll find an amazing compilation of expert quotations and testimonials about cinnamon, as published in some of the best natural health books ever written. Perhaps this information should be read by someone in Congress, huh? Enjoy this collection of research... (and pass it on)...

About 5 years ago, we heard from a reader that cinnamon might help lower blood sugar in someone with type 2 diabetes. That was news to us, but a little sleuthing did turn up some interesting animal cell research. Studies showed that cinnamon made cells more responsive insulin, which theoretically would lead to better glucose control. Since then we have heard from many readers that a little cinnamon does indeed help them keep their blood sugar in check.
- Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy by Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.

Cinnamon lowers blood sugar and cholesterol. People usually enjoy the taste of cinnamon when it's added to apple cider or baked goods. Putting a small amount of cinnamon in foods or taking cinnamon in capsules can significantly improve blood-sugar levels. Be warned, though: eating a Cinnabon, which has 144 grams of sugars and carbs and 730 calories, won't do anything good for you. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and their counterparts from Pakistan tested the effects of cinnamon-containing capsules on 60 people with diabetes.
- Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes by Jack Challem

Cinnamon has been shown to reduce lipids and have anti-inflammatory and platelet-adhesion properties. The results of a study demonstrated that intake of small amounts of cinnamon per day (no more than six grams or one-fifth of an ounce) reduced serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. In an animal study, male rats who were given an extract of cinnamon had lower blood glucose levels. A human study found that giving cinnamon extract to type 2 diabetics significantly reduced their blood sugar levels.
- 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! by David W. Grotto, RD, LDN

Cinnamon is an insulin substitute in Type II diabetes. Cinnamon itself has insulin-like activity, increasing the effectiveness of insulin. Cinnamon also has a bio-active component that has the potential to prevent or overcome diabetes. It also increases vitality, balances energy, improves the digestion of fruits, milk, and other dairy products and helps reduce bloating and gas. Where to buy it: At the grocery store. If you have access to purchasing on line, you can purchase cinnamon in bulk very inexpensively. My favorite is *Spam link deleted* ]]> Medical Science hezhenyu http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21206-cinnamon-spice-helps-prevent-diabetes.html How long have doctors been around and can anyone tell me how medical science started? http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21200-how-long-have-doctors-been-around-can-anyone-tell-me-how-medical-science-started.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:56:25 GMT How long has the science of medicine existed. Does anyone know the history of medical science or... How long has the science of medicine existed. Does anyone know the history of medical science or how I can find out? I have tried to google it and maybe I am not using the right words. ]]> Medical Science Tylor Lothar http://hypography.com/forums/medical-science/21200-how-long-have-doctors-been-around-can-anyone-tell-me-how-medical-science-started.html