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WHAT'S
NEW IN MEDICINE - Volume 3
› How To Increase Your
Baby's Brain & Eye Development
What is DHA? DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated
fatty acid), is a major component of the brain. DHA is supplemented in
infant formulas, but not in the United States. Premature babies in the
U.S. who are not breast fed are not receiving DHA in standard infant formula
and may beat risk for developing neurological and/or visual disorders
... read more.
› New Marker For Identifying
Women At Risk Of Breast Cancer
In a study conducted by Susan Hankinson, Sc.D., at Harvard Medical School's
Channing Laboratory, premenopausal women up to age 54 or 55 with higher
levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) were more than twice as
likely to develop breast cancer. The risk was even higher for women under
age 50. No association was seen among postmenopausal women ... read
more.
› Baby Diagnosed With
Brain Hematoma Whilst Still In The Womb
The patient was 28 years old, 30 weeks pregnant when routine ultrasound
showed "something not quite right." An MRI was ordered and the
baby was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma, a clot between his skull
and brain ... read more.
› New Pill To Double Weight
Loss
Orlistat (Xenical) will help women to double their weight loss when dieting.
An i nternational trial of Orlistat was reported in The Lancet and the
Journal's editiorial described the study as "a milestone in the study
to treat obsesity effectively." ... read
more.
› Estrogen Replacement
Therapy (ERT) & Mental Performance
Premarin, a mixture of ten different estrogenic hormones, gets its name
from pregnant mare's urine, from which it is derived. A major component
of Premarin, Equilin, with a low affinity for breast and uterine receptors,
may be the key to preserving cognitive function not only in women but
in men as well ... read more.
› Is Your Brain On Estrogen?
Estrogen Enhances Brain Function By Improving Cerebral Vascular Perfusion.
After 6 weeks of estrogen replacement. Therapy (Premarin 2.Smg orO.62S)
dramatic improvement in cerebral blood flow was demonstrated on single
photon emission computed sonography (SPECT) scans, according to Dr. Robert
Green of California ... read more.
› Why Should We Care About
Homocysteine?
Studies show that individuals with high levels of homocysteine due to
genetic metabolic defects often die of severe vascular disease in their
teens or 20s. Even moderately elevated levels are associated with increased
risk of cardiovascular disease. Participants in the Physicians Health
Study with homocysteine concentrations greater than 15.8 micromol/L had
a threefold increase in risk of myocardial infarction compered to men
with normal levels, independant of other coronary risk factor ... read
more.
› Hunger Hormones May
Hold Key To Obesity
Scientists are predicting that weight could be controlled in the future
with hormone treatment. American researchers have identified hormones
in the brain they claim are responsible for controlling appetite. By manipulating
the levels of two chemicals they believe eating could be inhibited, providing
a direct means of controlling weight and eating disorders ... read
more.
› Why Not All Smokers
Develop Lung Cancer
New research has been unveiled suggesting a single gene may determine
whether or not a smoker develops lung cancer. Scientists have demonstrated
that the gene provides vital defense against the toxic chemicals found
in tobacco smoke ... read more.
› Menopause Research Center
Our Menopause Rearch Center now has DEXA equipment for measuring bone
mass density. DEXA (Dual X-ray absorptiometry) is not only for menopausal
women, but for anyone that might be losing bone mass due to bulimia, anorexia,
colitis, Crohn's disease, polycystic ovary syndrome with prolonged periods
of amenorrhea (no menstrual flow), or patients who are on glucocorticoids
or other drugs that interfere with calcium absorptio ... read
more.
› New From England - BDA
Accredited Drink!
The first soft drink to carry the seal of approval of Britains dentists
was launched in April. Ribina Tooth Kind is the first soft drink to be
accredited by the British Dental Association (BDA). Accreditation means
BDA experts confirmed maker SmithKline Beecham's scientific claims and
entitles the drink to carry the organization's name and logo ... read
more.
› New From Japan - Artificial
Womb
A team lead by Yoshinori Kuwabara, Professor of Obstetrics at Juntendo
University, Tokyo, removed a goat embryo from its 17- weeks pregnant mother.
The embryo was then placed in an artificial womb, an acrylic tank, where
it grew and developed until the end of the normal 20-week goat gestation
period. A number of baby goats have been born from the tank. The oldest
one is now 6 years old ... read
more.
› Welcome To Ultrasound!
- Susan Axamethy RDMS
I'd like to introduce you to my sonographer, Susan Axamethy RDMS, who
has been contributing to my success since 1983. Many fetuses have benefited
from her prenatal sonographec diagnoses, which enabled the neonatologist
to attend to the problem soon after birth. Susan does our OB sonographec
evaluations, assists me with amniocentesis, and helps in general abdominal
sonography ... read more.
› Spina Bifida Cured In
Womb
Dr. Scott Adzick was a part of a team that conducted experiments in sheep
with spina bifida like defects. They found those that underwent operations
early in gestation were more likely to be born with near-normal nerve
function compared with those that had later surgical repair ... read
more.
› Tamoxifen's Preventive
Efficacy In Breast Cancer Questioned
Two new studies published in the July 11, 1 998 iss ue of the Lancet called
into question the efficacy of Tamoxifen and the prevention of breast cancer.
Dr. Veronesi of the European I nstitute of Oncology in Milan, Italy reported
prelimanary findings from the Italian Tamoxifen prevention study showing
that breast cancer rates are NO I reduced. the only significant benefit
of Tamoxifen's treatment therapy was observed in a subgroup of women who
wore concurrently taking hormone replacement therapy, in whom tamoxifen
prophylaxis significantly reduced the risk of developing breast cancer
... read more.
› Tooth Decay Vaccine
British scientists have developed a vaccine which stands a good chance
of wiping out tooth decay. The vaccine, made in genetically altered tobacco
plants, is simply painted on the teeth. After a few applications, it provides
protection from tooth decay for months, and is completely safe for both
adults and children. The tasteless liquid contains antibodies that attach
themselves to tooth decay bacteria, preventing them from sticking to the
teeth ... read more.
› A Short, Potted History
Of The Clan Sutherland
The clan was known as "the clan of the cat" from the Viking.
It is impossible to list all the turmoil, joy and fury surrounding the
clan and its various chiefs. Suffice to list some interesting moments.
... read more.
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