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filgrastim (Neupogen)

filgrastim (Neupogen)

What is filgrastim (Neupogen), and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Filgrastim (Neupogen) is a man-made protein that is similar to the naturally occurring protein, granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF). G-CSF is produced in the body by the immune system and stimulates the formation of one type of white blood cell, the neutrophil. Neutrophils take […]

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Blood Test May Spot Brain Changes of Early Alzheimer’s

Blood Test May Spot Brain Changes of Early Alzheimer’s

Latest Alzheimer’s News THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A simple blood test helped pinpoint the early signs of Alzheimer’s in a new study. Up to two decades before people develop Alzheimer’s symptoms such as memory loss and confusion, harmful clumps of amyloid beta protein begin to accumulate in their brain, researchers explained. But […]

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Does vitamin A help reduce skin cancer risk?

Does vitamin A help reduce skin cancer risk?

Vitamin A is a nutrient that is essential for maintaining good health, but could consuming it help lower the risk of skin cancer? One new study has found a link between vitamin A intake and reduced skin cancer risk. Dietary vitamin A may help reduce the risk of developing a common form of skin cancer. […]

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caffeine (Enerjets, No Doz, Vivarin)

caffeine (Enerjets, No Doz, Vivarin)

What are oral caffeine tablets, and how do they work (mechanism of action)? Caffeine acts as a stimulant of the nervous system by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase, just like theophylline and aminophylline. Inhibiting this enzyme leads to increased formation of the proteins which causes release of stimulating chemical signals known as neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters bind […]

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Hair Loss Not Just a Male Problem

Hair Loss Not Just a Male Problem

Latest Skin News FRIDAY, Aug. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The sad sight of a receding hairline is not limited to men, a dermatologist says. Hair loss is just as common in women, and it can occur due to factors such as genetics, and the hairstyles and hair products used by women. It’s important to […]

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Health Tip: If You Bruise Easily

Health Tip: If You Bruise Easily

(HealthDay News) — A bruise typically forms when small blood vessels near the skin’s surface break from an injury, says Mayo Clinic. Blood then leaks from the vessels, appearing as a black-and-blue mark. Some people are more prone to bruising than others. Latest Skin News Bruising easily may be triggered by: Sometimes, bruising easily can […]

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Dual Therapy Might Be Advance Against Genital Herpes, Animal Study Suggests

Dual Therapy Might Be Advance Against Genital Herpes, Animal Study Suggests

Latest Sexual Health News THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s only been tried so far in guinea pigs, but researchers say a combination of a vaccine and a medicated cream could greatly lower recurrence of genital herpes. The condition is very common, affecting about one out of six Americans between the ages of […]

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Why older adults need regular metabolic risk screening

Why older adults need regular metabolic risk screening

The Endocrine Society have revised their clinical practice guideline on identifying adults at higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. New guidelines recommend that older adults should undergo regular screening for metabolic risk. The previous edition of the guideline was in 2008. The recent revision looks at metabolic risk in the light of […]

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Cigarette smoke increases superbug’s antibiotic resistance

Cigarette smoke increases superbug’s antibiotic resistance

New research analyzes the effect of cigarette smoke on MRSA strains and finds that it makes the bacteria more persistent, more invasive, and more resistant to certain antibiotics. Researchers call for smokers to quit as they reveal the harmful effects of cigarette smoke on drug resistant bacteria. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death […]