Potential Biomarkers for Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) in Asbestos Exposure and MM Patients
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study shows RANTES has the potential to be a critical biomarker for MM prognosis.
Study Finds GABA Supplementation Improves Decision Making
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 30 study participants significantly improved their reaction time in certain stop action tasks and computer tasks 30 minutes after taking 800 mg of GABA.
Study Suggests HMB may Benefit Endurance Athletes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with HMB significantly increased lung capacity and endurance, and decreased body fat in participating athletes compared to the control group.
Possible Biomarker for Pleural Mesothelioma Found
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Study shows B7-H1 could serve as a biomarker for early detection of malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Vitamin B-12 Deficiency Associated with Absenteeism and Grade Repetition in Students
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research shows vitamin B12 is significantly associated with an increase in absenteeism and grade repetition.
Omega-3 Fats Improve Behavior In Children
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study provides evidence that omega-3 supplementation reduced aggressive and disorderly behavior in participating children by 24.6% compared to control group.
Amino Acid Combination Improves Blood Vessel Function in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with HMB, glutamine, and arginine for 6 months saw a significant 27% improvement in flow-mediated dilatation among the supplement group compared to no change in the placebo group.
NGR-hTNF Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. NGR-hTNF has low toxicity and potential as a treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma when used in combination with chemotherapeutic agents.
Serum Survivin as a Biomarker for Malignant Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that serum survivin can function as a useful biomarker in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma.
Fish Oil Supplements in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Marcia J.Egles, MD. In a randomized controlled trial, patients given 10ml of fish oil in conjunction with standard drug therapy saw significant improvement in symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
