Norepinephrine Effect Alpha Receptors
Clinical trial: Effects of PPAR alpha and atorvastatin in treating high cholesterol
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new drug, PPAR alpha, and atorvastatin (Lipitor) in treating high cholesterol. This national study is currently recruiting patients.
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TNF-alpha inhibitors may prevent kidney cysts
New research published online in June in the journal "Nature Medicine" finds that the TNF inhibitor etanercept... Read more »
Hormones and Neurotransmitters in Bipolar Disorder
The effects of hormones and neutransmitters as they relate to mania and depression are extremely complex and far beyond the scope of a... Read more »
Medical Oncologist's Response to Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing...
Breast Cancer News Editor's Note: Science and health news outlet EurekAlert! published yesterday an interesting summary of a Lancet study ... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder and Pain
As I sit here writing, I'm in a lot of pain. The left side of my low back is throbbing. Often I can ease this pain by popping the back, but... Read more »
Why Men and Women Experience Pain and Pain Treatments Differently
It has long been known that women and men experience pain, particularly chronic pain, very differently. It has also been recognized since... Read more »
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ERDs (Estrogen-Receptor Downregulators)
Source: Breastcancer.org
At a Glance ERDs keep estrogen from latching onto hormone receptors Hormone receptors are like ears or antennae on a cell. Estrogen sends signals... Read more »
SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators)
Source: Breastcancer.org
Selective estrogen receptor modulators, called SERMs for short, block the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. SERMs work by sitting in the... Read more »
Tamoxifen Targets Estrogen Receptors
Source: Breastcancer.org
All of the female hormones interact with your cells through estrogen receptors. There are all kinds of estrogen receptors in your body, each with... Read more »
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Source: Breastcancer.org
Also known as: ALA, biletan, acetate replacing factor, thioctic acid. Potential uses: An antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid is said to help a variety of... Read more »
Glutamate: A New Key To Migraine Treatment?
Information presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (April, 2009) indicates that glutamate receptors may play a... Read more »
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