Author name: Dr. Barry Dinner

A research project named eContinence,Tät.nu in Swedish, that was published in Neurology and Urodynamics, has the aim of developing, evaluating, and implementing treatment programs for urinary incontinence by way of the Internet, PC tablets, and smartphone applications. The app gives free information on incontinence statistics, pelvic floor exercises, lifestyle advice, reminders, and more. Conducted by […]

In general, physicians and patients alike believe that stem cells are the future of medicine. According to Roger Pedersen, Professor of Regenerative Medicine and Director of the Anne McLaren Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Cambridge, it is possible that stem cells will even be used to replace drugs (see “Stem Cells: The

Seasonal influenza (“the flu”) is a viral illness with symptoms that can include fever, chills, body aches, sore throat, and headache.  Life-threatening complications, such as bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes, can occur. Karel Raus, from the Canadian Medical Centre (Czech Republic), and colleagues 

Controlling inflammation can have huge implications when it comes to the treatment of numerous diseases. Efforts to understand and control inflammation are complex and ongoing. Interestingly, breaking research discovered how macrophages play a role in turning mitochondria into chemical-producing and toxic promoters of inflammation. Inflammation is the way the body tries to protect itself against

It is estimated that one billion people globally suffer from selenium deficiency due to low dietary intake in countries where soil selenium levels are low. A legume that is low in calories, rich in fiber, and a good source of protein, lentils (Lens culinaris subsp. culinaris) may be an affordable and accessible food to supplement

In yet another study on the harmful biologic effects of tobacco, there is a new concern for smokers and non-smokers alike. Cigarette smoking can alter thousands of genes through the process of DNA methylation. The new study was published in the journal Cardiovascular Genetics. Researchers reviewed blood samples of almost 16000 people and found that methylation

A long-term study reaffirms the effects of antioxidants for health and aging.  Karen Assmann, from Universite Paris (France), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 3,726 men and women enrolled in the Supplementation with Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals Study, which tracked participants for Metabolic Syndrome both at the study’s start and after 13 years of follow-up. 

There have been fears about an explosion of Alzheimer’s Disease across the globe. However, recent data has found that in the richer countries the numbers do continue to grow, but at a slower rate. In some cases, it has even reversed. It is believed that this trend is due to quality-of-life improvements. With populations soaring

While the health and longevity benefits of 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity re well established, many of us fail to reach this target.  David Hupin, from Jean Monnet University (France), and colleagues completed a meta-analysis of 9 published studies, involving a total of 122,417 participants, that assessed risk of death

As reported in Cancer Research, a small implantable scaffold device underneath the skin can catch cancer cells, slowing the development of metastatic tumors in organs, and permit time to intervene with therapies or surgery. This leads to improved breast cancer survival, by providing a path that will identify metastatic cancer early and be able to intervene