News tagged with food treatment
A zap of cold plasma reduces harmful bacteria on raw chicken
A new study by food safety researchers at Drexel University demonstrates that plasma can be an effective method for killing pathogens on uncooked poultry. The proof-of-concept study was published in the January issue of the ...
Feb 02, 2012 |
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Short, sharp shock treatment for E. coli
A short burst of low voltage alternating current can effectively eradicate E. coli bacteria growing on the surface of even heavily contaminated beef, according to a study published in the International Journal of Food Safe ...
Jan 11, 2012 |
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Evidence found for brain injury in diet-induced obesity
(Medical Xpress) -- The first evidence, reported today, of structural changes in the brains of rodents and humans with diet-induced obesity may help explain one of the most vexing problems of body weight control.
Dec 29, 2011 |
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Tiny protein helps bacteria 'talk' and triggers defensive response in plants
Scientists have discovered a new signal that helps invading bacteria communicate but also helps targeted rice plants coordinate defensive attacks on the disease-causing invaders, a finding that could lead to new methods of ...
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Wastewater system generates energy, produces drinking water
A Michigan State University researcher is using a $1.92 million Department of Defense grant to develop a portable wastewater treatment system that could improve the military's efficiency.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Dec 01, 2011 |
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US revokes Roche's Avastin for breast cancer
US health officials on Friday revoked the authorization of Roche's Avastin for breast cancer treatment, saying it concluded the drug had "not been shown to be safe and effective for that use."
Medicine & Health / Medications
Nov 18, 2011 |
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Study identifies factors linked with better medication response for treatment of juvenile arthritis
Among patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who initiated treatment with the drug etanercept, one-third achieved an excellent response, and this response was associated with low measures of disability at study ...
Nov 07, 2011 |
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FDA approves innovative, non-invasive heart valve
(AP) -- Federal health officials have approved a first-of-a-kind artificial heart valve that can be implanted without major surgery, offering a new treatment option for patients who are too old or frail for the chest-cracking ...
Medicine & Health / Cardiology
Nov 02, 2011 |
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Study finds that less is more for common cancer drug
University of Georgia scientists have found that smaller, less toxic amounts of chemotherapy medicine given frequently to mice with human prostate cancer noticeably slowed tumor growth. The mice suffered fewer ...
Sep 30, 2011 |
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Keeping pets sweet: Treating diabetes in dogs
Diabetes affects not only humans but also animals. As in humans treatment should be based on an understanding of natural fluctuations in blood glucose levels but these are hard to determine. Researchers at the University ...
Sep 23, 2011 |
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Hospitals face drug price-gouging
(AP) -- A severe drug shortage is endangering patients and forcing hospitals to buy life-saving medications from secondary suppliers at huge markups because they can't get them any other way.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Sep 23, 2011 |
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Chronic pain: Watch out before accepting diagnosis and treatment
A new commentary published online in The FASEB Journal argues that patients should be diligent and demand proof of safety and benefit before beginning any treatment regimen for chronic pain, as some treatments have very l ...
Sep 08, 2011 |
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Brain Attack Coalition updates recommendations for Primary Stroke Centers
Stroke patients who need emergency care should be taken to the nearest certified primary stroke center, which acts as a central point for stroke treatment, according to recommendations from the Brain Attack Coalition (BAC), ...
Medicine & Health / Cardiology
Aug 26, 2011 |
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US approves Botox for bladder control
The face-freezing pharmaceutical injection Botox gained another medical use on Wednesday when the US government approved it for use in some patients with overactive bladder.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Aug 24, 2011 |
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Drug disposal can be tricky
Getting rid of a television, a gallon of kerosene or a set of tires in an environmentally friendly way can be done with relative ease in most states.
Jul 04, 2011 |
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