Even at the simplest level, a better understanding and control of sugars improves existing therapies. Enhanced control of sugars improves the effectiveness of proteins made by recombinant DNA. ... This is seen in the recombinant drug erythropoietin, which is used to stimulate red blood cell production. ... Sugar-based drugs also play a role in fighting noninfectious disorders, especially those marked by excess inflammation. ... Serious problems confront the development of carbohydrate-based drugs, especially ones composed of true sugars. ...

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Analgesic drugs prescribed for pain carry the risk for drug addiction, but music used in the studies have been just as effective in relieving pain and discomfort: "Multiple studies have demonstrated that music-based interventions may have a mild to moderate analgesic effect (Archie, 2013).... " Anxiety was significantly reduced in the music group compared to the control group (Archie, 2013). ... " Hypertension Relief and Blood Pressure Control Music has been proven effective in relieving hypertension and controlling blood pressure levels. ... Music has been used in therapy to tr...

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In the present paper targeted drug delivery at specific organs such as liver, breast and prostate gland was investigated. It is hypothesized that nanoparticle having more target specific effect, drug loading capacity and sensitivity for tumor (cancer) cell than the conventional drug therapy. ... For this study was carried out using key drug molecule 5-fluorouracil in combination with albumin nanoparticle. ... The drug loading capacity was determined by calculating the difference between total amounts of drug in suspension to amount of unbound drug. ... In conclusion of the article it is proved...

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Marijuana is a drug that divides people. Some people claim it as the wonder drug of the '90s, capable of relieving the symptoms of many serious illnesses. ... On a more negative side, studies have also found in many cases of pregnant women who smoke marijuana, that chemicals in the drug have halted early pregnancy. ... Although many marijuana smokers of today may totally deny that that the use of this drug has lasting effects on the brain, research findings clearly indicate that long-term use of marijuana produces changes in the brain similar to those seen after long-term use of other ma...

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The second area is looking at how hormones that are components in breast cancer growth interact with each other and the body so that researchers can find new targets for anticancer drugs and reduce side effects. ... To stimulate and foster pharmacologic profiling of new agents to assess the relationships among drug exposures, target interactions, and anticancer effects 3. To promote and cultivate collaborative interactions between basic and clinical researchers to translate findings of promising drugs to the clinical setting 4. ... Mechanisms of dysregulation of gene e...

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The human body is made up of trillions of living cells, each one growing and dividing at a normal pace, but when damage is done to a person's DNA, their cells begin to grow at a rapid, out-of-control pace which in turn, causes cancer. ... Chemotherapy is a treatment in which a medical oncologist injects anti-cancer drugs into the bloodstream and spread through all areas of the body (American Cancer Society). ... Another solution is a drug called Abraxane, or nab-paclitaxel. ... According to Innes, scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that this drug could "eradicate th...

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Moreover, genetic tests are regulated by several agencies within the federal government such as the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ... According to Genetic Alliance, the FDA oversees "the devices accuracy clinical sensitivity and specificity" which is under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic act (Genetic Alliance). ... CLIA has strict requirements that "requires that laboratories meet certain standards related to personnel qualifications, quality control procedures and proficiency testing programs to receive CLIA certi...

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These include esophageal, lung, liver, stomach, bladder, cervical and pancreatic cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). ... With tobacco begin this toxic and lethal to people, animals, the environment and our civilization, it's just as bad as any illegal street drug....

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Although the determinants of Metastasis are not completely understood there are several theories being developed in order to gain further insight and develop new drugs to suppress the process for example, the alterations of CAMs. ... (Gabrielli et al. 2012) Fig 1.5: Control of checkpoints in cell cycle (The University of Tokyo) How do the Checkpoints carry out this process? ...

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Marijuana is a forbidden controlled substance in most states. ... In time, if clinical trials prove effective and are approved by the Food and Drug Administration, then marijuana may be important, but right now it is mostly mythical. ...

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Crime and drug trafficking are not the only problems in our society, according to the National Institutions of Health, "Obesity is the second cause of death in the United States, causing approximately 300,000 deaths every year, what basically means that 1 in 5 American deaths is associated with overweight". ...

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Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer in the UK, with 6959 cases diagnosed in 2002. It accounts for 6% of all cancer deaths and has a five year survival rate of about 28% (Cancer research UK, 2005). This paper will focus on the diagnosis, and treatment of one 38 year old...

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