UCLA researchers have identified how a component of an ancient Chinese herbal anti-hangover medicine called dihydromyricetin, isolated from the plant Hovenia, counteracts acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal symptoms. The research team found that dihydromyricetin blocks the action of alcohol on the brain and neurons and also reduces voluntary alcohol consumption, with no major side effects, [...]
Like Justitia who is often depicted holding a set of scales typically suspended from her left hand, human beings are a dynamic combination of biological, psychological and sociological (bio-psycho-social) factors whose healthy emotional and physical existence depends on balance. If more weight is given to any one side of the scale, imbalance on all sides [...]
Dr. Joseph F. Artusio Jr., founding chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology of Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital died last Dec. 21 at age 94. Artusio spent his entire career at the Medical Center and was its highest ranking anesthesiologist for 42 years. He made major contributions to the field of anesthesia, including [...]
Two recent studies by Van Andel Research Institute scientists provide a foundation for a more complete understanding of distinct kidney cancer subtypes, which could pave the way for better treatments. In a study published in Cancer Cell led by Kyle Furge, Ph.D. and Aikseng Ooi, Ph.D., researchers provide a more complete understanding of the biology [...]
The Ultimate Medical Academy has been approved for participation in the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program. Under the terms of this program, eligible servicemembers may apply military tuition assistance benefits toward UMA’s online healthcare degrees. The University is committed to providing education opportunities for Armed Forces personnel and has implemented numerous military-friendly policies. While [...]
The Pan-Pacific Surgical Association will host its 30th Hawaii Plastic Surgery Symposium from January 28th to 30th. Among the numerous experts who will be sharing their concepts and techniques is Dr. Ashkan Ghavami, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and Co-Chair of the symposium. Dr. Ghavami continues to dedicate his time to teaching and sharing of [...]
Arrhythmia is a potentially life-threatening problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat, causing it to go too fast, too slow or to beat irregularly. Arrhythmia affects millions of people worldwide. The cardiac conduction system (CCS) regulates the rate and rhythm of the heart. It is a group of specialized cells in the walls [...]
Mylan Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Eprosartan Mesylate Tablets, 400 mg (base) and 600 mg (base). This product is the generic version of Abbott Laboratories’ Teveten(Z) Tablets, which are used to treat hypertension. Mylan was the first company to [...]
While working as a part-time personal trainer as an undergraduate student, Jordan Etkin created exercise plans with lots of variety for new clients. The approach helped engage and eventually hook her clients into increasingly self-motivated and less-varied routines. “To keep beginners committed to a goal and coming back to me, I found it effective to [...]
Reports n Reports has added a new market research report ‘Biosimilars : Market Entry Strategies’ to its store. This report provides an analysis of strategies employed by the top 50 pharma companies that are active or plan to enter the biosimilars sector in the future, together with an analysis of biosimilar deal trends among the [...]
