A modulator against mercury chloride-induced genotoxic damage: Dermatocarpon intestiniforme (L.) published on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 In conclusion, the results of the present study revealed for the first time that the lichen D. intestiniforme provided increased resistance of DNA against HgCl2-induced genetic damage on human lymphocytes. (Source: Toxicology and Industrial Health current issue) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5634085&cid=u_0_57_f&fid=33887&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftih.sagepub.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fabstract%2F28%2F1%2F58%3Frss%3D1

Aloe vera helps reverse cancer and AIDS published on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100 One of the best kept secrets in the nutritional field is aloe vera. Commonly recognized for soothing ulcers, hemorrhoids, sunburns, wounds and other skin ailments, many don't know the power pure raw aloe vera juice has for improving and even reversing serious diseases... (Source: NaturalNews.com) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5625401&cid=u_0_91_f&fid=36976&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naturalnews.com%2F034738_aloe_vera_cancer_AIDS.html

Ventrus Announces Publication of Prior Phase 2b Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Iferanserin in the Treatment of Hemorrhoid Disease published on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0100 NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventrus BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:VTUS), today announced the online publication of the prior Phase 2b study utilizing iferanserin (VEN 309), its novel investigational drug for the treatment of symptomatic hemorrhoids, in the peer reviewed journal Clinical Therapeutics. The article will appear in the February issue of Clinical Therapeutics and is currently available online at the following link http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/aip/01492918. Data from this trial have been previously disclosed by the company. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE)) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586082&cid=u_0_34_f&fid=23304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2F%2Fnewsroom%2Fnews.html%3Fref%3Drss%26d%3D242869

Intra-anal Iferanserin 10 mg BID for Hemorrhoid Disease: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. published on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 CONCLUSION: Compared with placebo, intra-anal iferanserin was associated with significantly reduced patient-reported severity of bleeding and itching and physician-assessed bleeding frequency in these patients presenting with grade I, II, and/or III internal hemorrhoids and bleeding at 5 sites in Germany. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: 01483833. PMID: 22244049 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Clinical Therapeutics) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5606249&cid=u_0_13_f&fid=35408&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22244049%26dopt%3DAbstract

Melastoma malabathricum (L.) Smith Ethnomedicinal Uses, Chemical Constituents, and Pharmacological Properties: A Review published on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:22:12 +0100 Melastoma malabathricum L. (Melastomataceae) is one of the 22 species found in the Southeast Asian region, including Malaysia. Considered as native to tropical and temperate Asia and the Pacific Islands, this commonly found small shrub has gained herbal status in the Malay folklore belief as well as the Indian, Chinese, and Indonesian folk medicines. Ethnopharmacologically, the leaves, shoots, barks, seeds, and roots of M. malabathricum have been used to treat diarrhoea, dysentery, hemorrhoids, cuts and wounds, toothache, and stomachache. Scientific findings also revealed the wide pharmacological actions of various parts of M. malabthricum, such as antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antidiarrheal, cytotoxic, and antioxidant activities. Various types of phytochemical constit... Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545158&cid=u_0_18_f&fid=37024&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindawi.com%2Fjournals%2Fecam%2F2012%2F258434%2F

Five-year follow-up of Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation published on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:06:01 +0100 Conclusions&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term follow-up confirms the effectiveness of the DGHAL procedure for treatment for Grade II hemorrhoids. The DGHAL procedure alone seems less effective for Grade III hemorrhoids. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10151-011-0801-6Authors S. Avital, Department of Surgery ‘A’, Tel Aviv Medical Center and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weitzman Street, 64239 Tel Aviv, IsraelR. Inbar, Department of Surgery ‘A’, Tel Aviv Medical Center and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weitzman Street, 64239 Tel Aviv, IsraelE. Karin, Department of Surgery ‘A’, Tel Aviv Medical Center and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weitzman Street, 64239 Tel A...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Find the best <a href="http://www.januarysales.org/" target="_blank">January Sales</a> in the UK.</p></div> Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541219&cid=u_0_43_f&fid=33283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fdj018658907l4435%2F

What Are Piles? What Causes Piles? published on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Piles are hemorrhoids that become inflamed. Hemorrhoids are masses, clumps, cushions of tissue in the anal canal - they are full of blood vessels, support tissue, muscle and elastic fibers. Although hemorrhoids are thought of as unpleasant inflammations, we all have them. It is when the hemorrhoidal cushions become too big (inflamed) that people have problems - when this happens they are called piles or pathological hemorrhoids... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5520476&cid=u_0_26_f&fid=23292&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmnt%2Fhealthnews%2F%7E3%2FX3pXkp9foBw%2F239454.php

Health Tip: Dealing With Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy published on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 Suggestions to help end discomfort (Source: Surgery News - Doctors Lounge) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5509645&cid=u_0_43_f&fid=36951&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorslounge.com%2Findex.php%2Fnews%2Fhd%2F25317

Health Tip: Dealing with Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy published on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0100 Suggestions to help end discomfort Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hemorrhoids, Pregnancy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506803&cid=u_0_26_f&fid=37163&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nlm.nih.gov%2Fmedlineplus%2Fnews%2Ffullstory_119763.html

Health Tip: Dealing With Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy published on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0100 Title: Health Tip: Dealing With Hemorrhoids During PregnancyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/15/2011 8:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/15/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5505903&cid=u_0_17_f&fid=30403&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicinenet.com%2Fguide.asp%3Fs%3Drss%26a%3D152679%26k%3DDigestion_General

Smoking cessation recommended for BE patients published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:10:16 +0100 Patients with Barrett’s esophagus should be encouraged to give up smoking, say researchers who found the habit doubles the risk for progression to esophageal cancer. (Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Sponsor Message:</i></b> Find the best <a href="http://www.januarysales.org/" target="_blank">January Sales</a> in the UK.</p></div> Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649042&cid=d_17_17_f&fid=36313&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medwire-news.md%2F41%2F97266%2FGastroenterology%2FSmoking_cessation_recommended_for_BE_patients_.html

Role of Lactobacillus acidophilus loaded floating beads in chronic fatigue syndrome: behavioral and biochemical evidences published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:48:30 +0100 Conclusions & Inferences  The findings suggest a valuable therapeutic role of LAB especially when incorporated into alginate beads for the treatment of CFS. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5648982&cid=d_17_17_f&fid=30383&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1365-2982.2011.01861.x

Gleevec Wins Regular Approval as GIST Adjuvant published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:43:03 +0100 WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The provisional approval of imatinib (Gleevec) as adjuvant therapy for a certain form of gastrointestinal stromal tumor has been made permanent, the FDA announced. (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649023&cid=d_17_17_f&fid=30405&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medpagetoday.com%2FHematologyOncology%2FOtherCancers%2F30982

Potassium iodide: Insomnia (first report) and gastrointestinal intolerance in an elderly patient: case report published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:34:27 +0100 (Source: Reactions) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5648244&cid=d_17_13_f&fid=33942&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ingentaconnect.com%2Fcontent%2Fadis%2Frea%2F2012%2F00000001%2F00001386%2Fart00110

Imatinib: Gastrointestinal toxicity and fluid retention: case report published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:34:27 +0100 (Source: Reactions) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5648211&cid=d_17_13_f&fid=33942&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ingentaconnect.com%2Fcontent%2Fadis%2Frea%2F2012%2F00000001%2F00001386%2Fart00077

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Cancer Survivors Do Better With Exercise (CME/CE) published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:37:32 +0100 (MedPage Today) -- Another large study has confirmed that cancer survivors have better physical function and quality of life when they are physically active after their treatment ends, researchers found. (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649024&cid=d_17_17_f&fid=30405&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medpagetoday.com%2FHematologyOncology%2FOtherCancers%2F30980

Patients With IBD Fare Well on Their TravelsPatients With IBD Fare Well on Their Travels published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:33:11 +0100 Travelers with IBD visiting developed countries had a higher rate of illness vs control patients, but their absolute increased risk was small, and most episodes of illness were mild. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647979&cid=d_17_26_f&fid=36062&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F757966%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F757966%3Fsrc%3Drss

A Phase II Study of Capecitabine plus Oxaliplatin as First-Line Chemotherapy in Elderly Patients with Advanced Gastric Cancer published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:48:14 +0100 Chemotherapy 2012;58:1–7 (DOI:10.1159/000335585) (Source: Chemotherapy) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647050&cid=d_17_6_f&fid=33512&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcontent.karger.com%2Fproduktedb%2Fprodukte.asp%3Fdoi%3D335585

The Size 1 ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway in infants: a randomized, noncrossover study with the Classic™ laryngeal mask airway published on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:09:21 +0100 Conclusions:  We conclude that the size 1 PLMA is a stable, safe, and efficacious airway control device during neonatal and infant anesthesia, allowing higher peak airway pressure during positive pressure ventilation, with fewer mask displacements and gastric insufflations than the cLMA. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia) Other details at http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646856&cid=d_17_5_f&fid=28809&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1460-9592.2012.03801.x