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September 9, 2009

News Headlines:

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Genetic Research
A report in "The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal" describes a new gene therapy vector which can transfer DNA to a cell's nucleus far more efficiently than in the past. The development raises hopes for more effective treatment of genetic disorders and some types of cancers.
Women's Health
Research from the Carmel Medical Center in Haifa, Israel shows that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduces the risk of colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women. The study indicates a reduction of risk by more than half in women taking combined estrogen-progestin oral pills.
Cancer
Melanoma tumors with particular genetic mutations might respond to the drug lapatinib, already licensed for treating breast cancer tumors. Such a therapy would treat malignant melanoma in advanced stages with the common mutation called ERBB4 or HER4.
Who's Who
Week of September 8, 2009

Gail Humble, MD

Gail Humble, MD serves as Medical Director for Blue Pacific Aesthetic Medical Group in El Segundo. Dr. Humble also serves as a consultant, speaker, and national trainer for Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals. She is also a trainer and consultant for Bioform Medical.

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose, California (September 9-12, 2009), Dr. Humble will present Facial Sculpting with Poly-L-Lactic Acid, on Friday, September 11, 2009.

For more information, call 1-888-997-0112.
GI Digestive
A study from The John Hopkins University School of Medicine links a diarrhea-causing bacteria to a type of colon cancer. In a study conducted on mice, the bacteria Bacteroides fragilis was identified as possibly setting the stage for malignancy in the colon.
Weight and Obesity
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports that root extracts from the vine kudzu help lower cholersterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and insulin levels.
Aging
Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, FAASP, DO, FAOASM
Highlights from a presentation given by Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, FAASP, DO, FAOASM at the 2007 Anti-Aging London Conference entitled, New Science of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, will be giving the opening remarks on Friday morning, September 11th, 2009.

For more information, call 1-888-997-0112.
Cardio Vascular
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kindney failure. New research shows that it is also linked to memory problems and cognitive impairment. A study in the journal "Neurology" is the largest of its kind to look at the connection between memory problems and high blood pressure.
Nutrition
Teams of doctors at Harvard Medical School, Cambridge University in England and elsewhere are studying the effect of Ateronon, a compound which provides the antioxidant properties of a Mediterranean diet. It is believed that Ateronon will provide a supplement formula free from side-effects.
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