Randomised Trial Confirms Efficacy Of Ketogenic Diet In Preventing Epileptic Seizures In Children

A randomised controlled trial has confirmed the efficacy of the ketogenic diet in helping control and prevent epileptic seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. These are the conclusions of authors of an Article published early Online and in the June edition of The Lancet Neurology.

Sorting Of CEA Modulated By Cholesterol, Implications For Inflammatory Bowel Disease

In polarized Caco-2 cells, cholesterol was depleted by a combination of synthesis inhibition and plasma membrane extraction with complexing agents. This led to an increased sorting of CEA to the basolateral surface. Interestingly, polarity was not significantly affected by this approach.

Synergistic Growth Inhibitory Effect Of Herbal Extracts Against HCC And Lung Cancer Cells

Several herbs with diversified pharmacological properties are known to be rich sources of chemical constituents that may have potential for the treatment of several human cancers.

The Double Life Of Proteins Discovered By Scientists

Scientists at The Australian National University are a step closer to understanding the rare Hartnup disorder after discovering a surprising link between blood pressure regulation and nutrition that could also help to shed light on intestinal and kidney function.

Study Suggests Vocabulary Evolved To Fit In The Brain

The latest edition of the Oxford English Dictionary boasts 22, 000 pages of definitions. While that may seem far from succinct, new research suggests the reference manual is meticulously organized to be as concise as possible - a format that mirrors the way our brains make sense of and categorize the countless words in our vast vocabulary.

When Cooperation Butts Heads With Competition

Phrases such as "survival of the fittest" and "every man for himself" may seem to accentuate the presence of political and social competition in American culture; however, there obviously are similar instances of inter- and intra-group conflict across almost all known organisms.

Ideas On Evolution Of Human Diet Challenged

Tiny marks on the teeth of an ancient human ancestor known as the "Nutcracker Man" may upset current evolutionary understanding of early hominid diet.Using high-powered microscopes, researchers looked at rough geometric shapes on the teeth of several Nutcracker Man specimens and determined that their structure alone was not enough to predict diet.

Government Launches Guidance To Assist In Support For Self Care, UK

Health Minister Ivan Lewis announced the introduction of seven Common Core Principles to Support Self Care, designed to help health and social care staff support people to live independently, stay healthy and make the most of their lives by managing their conditions.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Gilead Initiates Letairis reg; ambrisentan Phase IV Program

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the initiation ofATHENA-1, a Phase IV, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating Letairis (ambrisentan 5 mg and 10 mg tablets) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)demonstrating a sub-optimal response to sildenafil monotherapy.

Health Discovery Corporation Announces Successful Clinical Trial Results For New Molecular Diagnostic Test For Prostate Cancer

Health Discovery Corporation ("HDC") (OTCBB: HDVY) announced the successful clinical trial results for HDC's new molecular diagnostic test for prostate cancer licensed exclusively to Clarient (Nasdaq:CLRT), in which HDC will receive a 30 percent royalty based on reimbursements received by Clarient from third parties.