Archive for August, 2010

Obesity Surgery Up Tenfold In England

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

The number of NHS operations for bariatric or weight loss surgery has increased tenfold in England since 2000 say researchers, who suggest the main reason is because obese patients are more aware of it as a viable treatment option. Researchers at Imperial College London conducted their observational population cohort study, which covered all the people [...]

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Experimental treatments for cocaine addiction may prevent relapse

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Doctors have used the drug disulfiram to help patients stay sober for several decades. It interferes with the body’s ability to metabolize alcohol, giving a fierce hangover to someone who consumes even a small amount of alcohol. Source: Read more on PhysOrg

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Bioheart’s MyoCell shows improvement in heart failure patients: Study

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Bioheart, Inc., The mission of the Cell Therapy Foundation is to improve public health through the support of effective adult stem cell research and education. The Foundation aims to promote basic and applied knowledge, processes and cell therapies. Source: Read more on News-Medical-Net

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Gary W. Mack named new chair of BYU Exercise Sciences Department

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

By University Communications Dean Rodney J. Brown of the Brigham Young University College of Life Sciences has announced that, effective Aug. 1, Gary W. Mack assumed responsibilities as department chair in the Exercise Sciences Department. Mack replaces Larry T. Hall, who had served as chair of the department since July 2005. Hall has been appointed to [...]

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