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Transplanting their own (autologous) bone marrow-derived stem cells into 48 patients with end-stage  liver disease  resulted in therapeutic benefit to a high number of the patients. Yet, the mechanism by which the infusion of CD34 stem cells improves liver function remains elusive, they said. According to the study's corresponding author, Mark A. Zern of the University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, the study sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transplanting autologous bone marrow-derived CD34+ stem cells in 48 patients, 36 of whom had chronic, end-stage hepatitis C-induced liver disease, and 12 with end-stage autoimmune liver disease. "For all patients there was a statistically significant decrease in peritoneal cavity fluid, or 'ascites.' There was also clinical and biochemical improvement in a large percentage of patients who received the transplantation," said Zern. The researchers reported that they obtained "reasonable nu...

I cant just believe this, rather no one can believe this "4 hours of TV a day 'raises heart risk".  Scientists have found that spending too much leisure time in front of a TV or computer screen dramatically increases the risk for heart disease and premature death from any cause, perhaps regardless of how much exercise one gets. Study data show that people who devote more than 4 hours each day on screen-based entertainment like watching TV, using the computer or playing video games, are more than twice as likely to have a major cardiac event that involves hospitalization, death or both compared to those who spend less than 2 hours a day. The research also suggests metabolic factors and inflammation may partly explain the link between prolonged sitting and the risks to heart health. These associations were independent of traditional risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, BMI, social class, as well as exercise. The study included 4,512 adults who were respondents of t...

Scientists were astounded at how effectively compounds within the drink, once they reached the gut, protected cells from attack, reports express.co.uk. The green tea not only battled against toxins that allow plaques to build up in the brain, which lead to Alzheimer's, but it also stopped cancer cells from dividing. The research by Newcastle University was carried out only on cells in a laboratory but scientists insist this provides an insight into how the tea will work in our bodies. Ed Okello, from the university's School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, said: "What was really exciting about this study was that we found, when green tea is digested by  enzymes in the gut, the resulting chemicals are actually more effective against key triggers of Alzheimer's development than the undigested form of the tea." "In addition, we found the digested compounds had anti-cancer properties, significantly slowing down the growth of the tumour cells which we ...

There could be serious consequences, especially with pills that have a narrow margin between a therapeutic and a toxic dose, the Daily Express reported citing the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Splitting means tablet parts are often unequal in size. Researchers found that 31 percent of split tablets deviated from the recommended dose by at least 15 percent and sometimes by more than 25 percent. The study involved drugs prescribed for Parkinson's  disease , congestive heart failure, thrombosis and  arthritis , among others. The experts were also concerned about nursing homes where splitting was a "daily practice". They recommended in the study that firms should produce a range of options, including smaller or bigger dose tablets.--IANS

A new study has found that walking for 30 minutes a day could lower the risk of death from colon  cancer .  According to researchers, such a simple routine could also reduce the risk of heart  disease , diabetes and other cancers and can even be beneficial after cancer diagnosis, reports the Daily Express. Researchers examined data from more than 150,000 people between 1982 and 2005. Those who exercised consistently for at least 10 years showed the lowest risk of colon cancer death. The most benefits showed in those who exercised most, said lead author Kathleen Wolin, of Washington University. "You get enormous 'bang for the buck'. You go for a 30-minute walk every day and you're going to reduce your risk of a number of diseases. "It's never too late but it's also never too early to start being active. Even those who haven't can begin after diagnosis and see some real benefits as well," she said.--ANI Healthtips healthcaretips