Antibiotic resistance markers in genetically modified plants: a risk to human health? (SeedQuest)
Antibiotic resistance markers in genetically modified plants: a risk to human health? Cotransformation with an antibiotic-resistance marker is often necessary in the process of creating a genetically modified (GM) plant.
General assembly of IFOAM approves principles of organic agriculture (SeedQuest)
The General Assembly of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) approved the revised Principles of Organic Agriculture, resulting from an intense two-year participatory process.
Film of giant squid marks breakthrough
TOKYO The giant squid can be found in books and in myths, but for the first time, a team of Japanese scientists has captured on film one of the most mysterious creatures of the deep-sea in its natural habitat.
Does a Low Glycemic Index Diet Reduce CHD?
Index, Lequesne Index, pain, range of motion (flexion), and number of responders. One study showed a difference in between 14 and 26 weeks, but no differences in efficacy were detected at 45 to 52 weeks.
Chinese GM cotton ‘boosts yields by up to 25 per cent’ (SciDev.net)
Chinese researchers say they have developed genetically modified (GM) cotton that yields up to 25 per cent more than current GM varieties.
Wider uses for cholesterol-lowering drugs
In addition to high-risk patients with low cholesterol showing positive results, they said people who had the largest reduction in their cholesterol level reaped the highest benefit. -
As organic foods become more popular, so do co-ops - Fort Worth Star Telegram
As organic foods become more popular, so do co-opsFort Worth Star Telegram, TX - 12 hours agoBy DANIEL C. BARTEL. Every other Tuesday, shoppers drop by to pick up organic fruits and vegetables at her food co-op, The Complete You. …
Churchill poser on smoking ban
The question came from a high court bench to additional solicitor-general P.P. Malhotra during Tuesday’s arguments on producer-director Mahesh Bhatt’s plea against the Centre’s ban on on-screen smoking from October 2.
Scientists see wider uses for cholesterol drugs
In addition to high-risk patients with low cholesterol showing positive results, they said people who had the largest reduction in their cholesterol level reaped the highest benefit.
FMC Lithium Raises Prices on Butyllithium and Specialty Organic Products (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
FMC Lithium announced today that effective November 1, 2005, or as contracts permit, it will increase prices worldwide by 6 percent to 12 percent for butyllithium and other specialty organic products.
Scientists find wider uses for cholesterol drugs
Scientists find wider uses for cholesterol drugs Reuters Sep.
Genetically modified vines worry French winemakers (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
French scientist Jean Masson carefully unlocks the gate of a heavily protected open-air enclosure.
New plan on nutrition behavior of government clerks
It is a simple way to obtain right food habits and intensifies enjoy of eating food. The training is accompanied by eating a fruit like an apple and two dates.
U.S. lists firms offering new drug benefit
WASHINGTON - The federal government yesterday named the private insurers that will cover millions of disabled and elderly people next year under Medicare’s new prescription-drug benefit.
Organic gardening (Arizona Daily Star)
Now is the time to plant your fall garden, and the Tucson Organic Gardeners can help you cultivate a lush, green organic garden and compost to support it. Organic gardening avoids the use of
E.coli: Family demand inquiry
E.coli: Family demand inquiry 14:54pm 24th September 2005 What is RSS? The family of a child hit by an e.coli outbreak which has infected more than 70 people has taken legal action to push for a full government inquiry.
New book based on ‘Da Vinci Code’ diet
The book is scheduled for release in April 2006.The diet is based on the Golden Ratio or Phi, a mathematical value that was used to build the pyramids and has since been found to exist most everywhere in nature.
Reprimand for ‘octopus’ case doctor
Reprimand for ‘octopus’ case doctor 17:34pm 23rd September 2005 What is RSS? A GP branded a ’sexual octopus’ by a female patient was found guilty of serious professional misconduct by medical watchdogs.
Low-fat vegan diet may spur weight loss
By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A diet free of animal products and low in fat may help trim the waistline without the task of strict calorie watching, a new study suggests.
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Transfusion Dependency an Independent Prognostic Factor for Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Presented
Transfusion dependence (TD), a significant factor related to the biology of MDS, should be considered an independent factor for prognosis, the researchers reported.
S.KOREAN GOV’T TO BETTER REGULATE GENETICALLY MODIFIED LMOs (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Regulations / Law The government plans to tighten its controls on the import, distribution and production of living modified organism (LMO) products from the first half of next year, government officials said Tuesday.
Japanese aid for organic farming in Panchagarh (News From Bangladesh)
Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Matsushiro Horiguchi handed over a cheque of US $ 53,648 (equivalent to approximately Tk 35 lakh) to Yoneoka, Programme Coordinator for Bangladesh of the Hunger Free World, reports BDNews.
How Much Vitamin D Is Enough?
Featured Article October 2005 Archive 2002 2003 2004 2005 How Much Vitamin D Is Enough? Vitamin D is a bit mystifyingthe only vitamin thats also a hormone, the only vitamin you dont have to consume in food or supplements.
Sun exposure is good for your teeth - Effect of vitamin D and calcium on periodontitis
Beginning in 2007, daylight savings time will be extended by almost a month. This additional amount of daylight may also help extend the life and health of people’s teeth and bones.
To Find a Doctor, Mine the Data
Now that millions of consumers are surfing the Web to research their own medical symptoms, many are taking the next step: comparison-shopping online for hospitals and doctors.
High Potential for Drug-Drug Interactions in Geriatric Chemotherapy Patients: Presented at ACCP
The consequences of these drug interactions have not been really looked at.’
New Analysis Revealed Beta-blocker Use at Hospital Discharge Associated With Reduced Death Rates Among Heart F
The analysis included 48,681 patients from 259 hospitals, with follow-up data from 5,703 patients.
Face Transplant Waits for the Future — Page 1
Some day, somewhere, some surgeon is going to perform the first face transplant. It might even be Dr. Maria Siemionow of the Cleveland Clinic.
TopAbstracts in Pregnancy 09/20/2005
Over 2000 peer-reviewed journals are covered by TopAbstracts. //
Adjustable Maintenance Dosing Doesn’t Deliver Same Quality-of-Life Improvements in Asthma Patients as Stable D
Thus, patients may be changing the dose or the regimen of the drug they receive on a weekly basis. Stable dosing refers to the patient being prescribed one dose and one particular regimen for their medication, and sticking with it.
Study Finds Altered Neuromuscular Function in Women with History of Continence Surgery: Presented at AUGS
Lead researcher Kimberly S.
Seretide (Salmeterol/Fluticasone Propionate) Provides Greater Control of Asthma Symptoms and Exacerbations Com
Medical Seretide (Salmeterol/Fluticasone Propionate) Provides Greater Control of Asthma Symptoms and Exacerbations Compared With Budesonide/Formoterol Adjustable Maintenance Dosing Unregistered …
Modest Efficacy Seen With Tegaserod for Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Chronic Constipation: Present
According to Dr. Martin, the meta-analysis also found that tegaserod appears to be well tolerated, except for an increased incidence of non-severe diarrhea.
Vaginal Delivery May Increase Odds of Pelvic Floor Disorders: Presented at AUGS
By Mike Fillon ATLANTA, GA — September 19, 2005 — Researchers have found a link between vaginal delivery and an increased rate of pelvic floor disorders, such as , fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Once-Monthly Oral Bonviva Approved for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Europe
Bonviva (ibandronic acid) is the first and only once-monthly tablet for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. This announcement follows FDA and Swissmedic approval earlier this year.
Native nutrition at Treetops
Native nutrition at Treetops 18.09.05 Treetops Lodge and Estate near Rotorua is known for its eco-friendly ethos and fine cuisine prepared from locally grown food.
Weight Loss For Life: A Scientific, Evidence Based Weight Loss Program
Drgily.com is proud to introduce their free online weight loss program, ‘Weight Loss For Life.’ What sets it apart from other programs available online is its exclusive reliance on scientific evidence and its ease of use.
A post-ephedra caution
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Exercise ‘reduces pain of old age’
Exercise ‘reduces pain of old age’ 01:14am 19th September 2005 What is RSS?