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The chocolate lovers had a hallmark metabolic profile that involved low levels of LDL-cholesterol (so-called bad cholesterol) and marginally elevated levels of albumin, a beneficial protein, the scientists say. The chocolate lovers expressed this profile even when they ate no chocolate, the researchers note. (Hindu)
Some people are programmed to be chocoholics Oct 15, 2007
Researchers found that the "chocolate lovers" had lower LDL-cholesterol and higher albumin levels in their urine and blood, even on days when they didn't consume chocolate. This meant that there were certain metabolic "markers" or "imprints" in chocolate lovers, in this case the lower cholesterol and higher albumin, that distinguished them from the group indifferent to chocolate ... Researchers think that based on their cholesterol and albumin levels people can, therefore, be grouped as the... (Boston Globe)
Chocolate Lovers May Be Hard-Wired That Way Oct 13, 2007
Analysis of blood and urine samples found that the chocolate lovers had a specific metabolic profile -- low levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol and marginally higher levels of a beneficial protein called albumin. It didn't matter if they ate chocolate during the five days or not. (Health-Finder)
Mechanism for the in-vivo transport of siRNA Sep 18, 2007
But what is it in the blood to which all these RNAs conjugated with so-called lipophilic substances bond" The ETH Zurich researchers discovered that, depending on the fatty acid used, the binding partners are the well-known cholesterol transporters High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) and Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) as well as the albumin (protein) present everywhere in the blood. Without these lipoprotein particles there is no uptake of siRNAs into the tissues, as became apparent from further... (EurekAlert!)
Malaysia runs test to save lives of bears Sep 17, 2007
Similar to a pregnancy test, the bear detection kit can detect bear albumin, a common protein found in many body tissues, in less than 10 minutes ... The presence of bear albumin has been found in some medicines on sale in Malaysia. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ortho Biotech Supports FDA Advisory Committees' Recommendations on Use of ESAs in Chronic Renal Failure Patients Sep 12, 2007
Contraindications PROCRIT is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension or with known hypersensitivity to albumin (human) or mammalian cell-derived products. Additional Important Safety Information -- Monitor Hb regularly during therapy, more frequently following a dosage adjustment or until Hb becomes stable. (PR Newswire)
Elevated Blood Pressure In Youth Linked To Rise In Childhood Obesity Sep 12, 2007
Heart Study found that children whose blood pressure was chronically at or above the 90th percentile showed signs of early organ damage as young adults, such as greater thickening of the heart wall or higher amounts of a protein called albumin in the urine. Autopsies on adolescents and young adults who were in the Bogalusa study, but died by accident (so supposedly healthy) also found that those with elevated blood pressure were more likely to have atherosclerotic lesions in their aorta than... (Science Daily)
China says faces shortage of blood plasma Sep 11, 2007
BEIJING, Sept 11 (Reuters) - China is facing a shortage of human albumin, or plasma protein, but the quality of blood products is guaranteed, the government said on Tuesday ... But Yan Jiangying, spokeswoman for the food and drug watchdog, told a news conference the most pressing problem was a shortage of albumin. (Reuters AlertNet)
Saline Reduces Mortality for Brain Injury Patients Aug 31, 2007
It results in lower death rates compared to albumin fluid, study finds ... The study found that using saline rather than albumin fluid to maintain normal fluid volume levels in people with severe brain injuries resulted in nearly double the survival rate at 24 months after the injury ... "We determined that the 2-year mortality rate was significantly high in those patients who received albumin-based fluids compared to those who received saline, particularly those patients with severe brain... (MEDLINEplus)
Saline or Albumin in Traumatic Brain Injury Aug 30, 2007
NEJM -- Saline or Albumin for Fluid Resuscitation in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury ... Saline or Albumin for Fluid Resuscitation in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury ... Background The Saline versus Albumin Fluid Evaluation study suggested that patients with traumatic brain injury resuscitated with albumin had a higher mortality rate than those resuscitated with saline. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Look out, men: Testosterone is under attack Aug 20, 2007
Fortunately, the balance of total testosterone is bound to albumin and other proteins, and those links are easily broken. So together with free testosterone, this "bioavailable" testosterone is there when the body needs it. (MSNBC -- Health)
Living life, two years at a time Aug 5, 2007
Made up of vital proteins such as fibrinogen, immunoglobulins and albumin, the plasma is the liquid part of the blood and is yellow in color. Plasma infusions are also used to treat Multiple Sclerosis and neuropathy. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Hong Kong Police Seize Pharmaceuticals, Blood Products With Bogus Labels Jul 17, 2007
Human immunoglobulin, used to treat certain viral infections, and human albumin solution, used to replace blood plasma, were among drugs bearing fake labels with bogus or no registration number, the department said in a statement yesterday. Painkillers and cream for skin infections were also seized during a joint operation by police and health officials at a premises in Tsuen Wan yesterday, it said. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Diabetes: a disease we can manage Jul 13, 2007
If you have diabetes, it is important to have regular eye exams, a kidney test for albumin, a protein that indicates whether the kidneys have been affected. People with diabetes should check their feet every day and watch for redness or patches of heat. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
FDA Cites Risks of Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Mixed With Calcium Jul 8, 2007
Moreover, he added, in-vitro studies have demonstrated that ceftriaxone can prevent bilirubin from binding to serum albumin, which may increase the risk of bilirubin encephalopathy. Contribute your own thoughts, experience, questions, and knowledge to this story for the benefit of all MedPage Today readers. (MedPage Today)
China finds tainted children's snacks Jul 4, 2007
Some 420 bottles of fake blood protein, albumin, were found at hospitals in Hubei province but none had been used to treat patients, Liu Jinai, an official with the inspection division of the provincial food and drug administration, said ... Albumin is a primary protein in human plasma. (Boston Globe)
China says media is hyping food problems Jul 4, 2007
- Serving York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties. Wednesday, July 4, 2007. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
China Finds Problems With Snacks Jul 4, 2007
03, 2007 By Article Tools. (BEIJING) Chinese inspectors found excessive amounts of additives and preservatives in dozens of children's snacks and seized hundreds of bottles of fake human blood protein from hospitals, officials said Tuesday. (Time.com)
Kidney, heart disease spur each other Jun 30, 2007
Three markers of kidney function were checked: The rate at which kidneys filter blood, called the GFR or glomerular filtration rate; levels of the protein albumin in the urine; and if they were anemic. They also were asked about previously diagnosed heart disease. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Five Percent of Adults Report Food Allergy Jun 29, 2007 Lipid-Lowering Drugs Protect Against Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy Jun 23, 2007 Heart and Kidneys Share Tight Medical Bond Jun 16, 2007 CMS Coverage Proposal for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs) Jeopardizes Cancer Clinical Practice and Patient Access Jun 14, 2007 Interactions Between Heart Disease And Kidney Disease Identified Jun 13, 2007 Test kit targets cruel bear trade Jun 12, 2007 Fake blood products sold to hospitals, China says Jun 12, 2007 China cracks down on bogus blood protein products Jun 12, 2007 Chinese hospitals used fake drips Jun 12, 2007 ConjuChem Biotechnologies Announces Fiscal 2007 Second Quarter Financial Results Jun 11, 2007 China hospitals using "fake plasma" drip Jun 11, 2007 * Investigators find fake drugs in China Jun 11, 2007 New Study Shows Doxorubicin Plus Paclitaxel Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel as Adjuvant Therapy for High Risk Breast Cancer Warranted in Place of Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide Followed by Paclitaxel Jun 5, 2007 Study Evaluating Novel Combination of nab-paclitaxel and capecitabine for 1st Line Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting Jun 3, 2007 New data highlighting ABRAXANE as single agent and in combination for the treatment of breast, lung and ovarian cancers to be presented at ASCO May 30, 2007 Experts Outline Use of Bisphosphonates Against Myeloma May 25, 2007 Austria Fined $1M For Olympic Doping May 24, 2007 Rice with human proteins to take root in Kansas May 18, 2007 MRS Shows Promise As Noninvasive Means To Determine Fetal Lung Maturity May 7, 2007 DaVita 1st Quarter 2007 Results Apr 30, 2007 6 Austrians banned for life in Olympic doping crackdown Apr 26, 2007 Cancer patients dig deep to pay for new drugs Apr 26, 2007 Twin studies reveal genetic components leading to cardiac and kidney disease Apr 18, 2007 Anti-graft measures hit drug agency Apr 7, 2007 Laser Goes Tubing For Faster Body-fluid Tests Apr 4, 2007 China's drug watchdog tightens supervision of quality of albumin medicine Apr 4, 2007 Of Rice, Human Genes And Human Error Mar 24, 2007 Lupus Nephritis Mar 15, 2007 CSL Favors Research Over More Big Takeovers, Chief Executive McNamee Says Mar 11, 2007 The metabolic response to colitis varies depending upon whether inflammation is chronic or acute Feb 27, 2007 Super-thin Membrane, 50 Atoms Thick, Sorts Individual Molecules Feb 23, 2007 Soya bean, the "Wonder Food", the rich source of plant protein Feb 20, 2007 DaVita 4th Quarter 2006 Results Feb 14, 2007 Blood analysis screening offered Feb 7, 2007 Diabetics Who Delay Dialysis May Improve Outcome Feb 3, 2007 Pupil Size Hints at Future Woes for Young Diabetics Feb 3, 2007 No sunny side| Jan 31, 2007 Vitalabs, Inc. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy Content in Egg Protein Powder Jan 30, 2007 The problem with treating spondylarthritis with anti-TNF strategies Jan 30, 2007 Early Feeding Could Help Reduce Liver Dysfunction In Critically Ill Patients Jan 26, 2007 Tracing Agent, Ultrasound Combo Helps Test Cancer Therapy's Effectiveness Jan 12, 2007 GM cows could protect beef-eaters from the risk of vCJD Jan 1, 2007
Problems included manufacturers' use of vague terms, like "spice," and technical terms, such as casein instead of milk, or albumin instead of eggs. Another issue was that food makers do not always make it clear when a new ingredient has been added to a product, though it is included on the ingredient list. (Newsmax)
Hemp, marijuana, antidrug campaigns and common sense Jun 27, 2007
Hemp protein consists of two globular proteins, albumin (33 percent) and edestine (67 percent), with a structure very similar to proteins manufactured in our blood and is thus readily digestible. Estimated retail sales for hemp food and body care products in the U.S. in the early 1990s reached US$1 million and in 2001 rose to $40 million. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Older age, longer diabetes duration, central adiposity, increasing height, higher fasting plasma glucose, higher systolic blood pressure, higher urinary albumin to creatinine ratios, and indigenous racial background were all independently associated with prevalent peripheral neuropathy at baseline, while use of fibrates was associated with a 70% reduction in neuropathy prevalence. The longitudinal sub-group was comprised of 531 people who had attended six comprehensive annual health assessments... (PR Newswire)
microalbuminuria -- elevated levels of the protein albumin in the urine ... 5 percent had microalbuminuria, and almost 8 percent had a self-reported history of heart attack or stroke. (MEDLINEplus)
Contraindications PROCRIT is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension or with known hypersensitivity to albumin (human) or mammalian cell-derived products. Additional Important Safety Information -- The rate of Hb increase should not exceed 1 g/dL in any two-week period and the Hb concentration should not exceed 12 g/dL. -- If the Hb approaches 12 g/dL or increases by more than 1 g/dL in a 2- week period, the dose should be reduced by 25. (PR Newswire)
and microalbuminuria, or slightly high levels (20 milligrams per liter or more) of the protein albumin in the urine ... 5 percent) had microalbuminuria ... Each of the three variables--anemia, microalbuminuria and low eGFR--was associated with cardiovascular disease. (Science Daily)
The kit detects the presence of bear albumin ... Looking something like a home pregnancy test, the kit detects the presence of bear albumin, a common protein found in many body tissues. (BBC News)
The producers were seeking to make huge profits from a national shortage of albumin, a primary protein in human plasma, which is often used to maintain blood volume in chronically ill patients ... At least one person has died as a result of using the fake albumin, according to a Chinese newspaper ... Another report said the regulatory documents for the fake albumin were so sloppily forged that in one case the documents claimed that the product was approved in 2005 in West Germany, a country that... (Globe and Mail)
Altogether 1,554 bottles of the bogus blood protein, or human albumin, have been administered to patients, while the remaining 431 bottles have been seized by local medical investigators, said the State Food and Drug Administration ... Human albumin, or albumin made from human blood plasma, is used to in after surgeries and to treat liver or kidney failure ... A shortage of albumin has created a market for fake blood protein where unscrupulous venders can make 300 yuan on a bottle that costs... (Xinhuanet, China)
Albumin, or plasma protein, is used to treat patients suffering from shock and burns and during open-heart surgery ... The food and drug administration in the north-eastern state of Jilin found 18 hospitals and more than 30 pharmacies sold or were selling false batches of the albumin ... China Central Television cited an official saying those making the false albumin were making a 300% profit, assisted by shortages of the genuine product. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
"The second quarter of fiscal 2007 was highlighted by the positive clinical data we reported from the Phase I/II multiple-dose clinical study of our PC-DAC(TM): Exendin-4 Albumin Conjugate. The data was further evidence of our drug's potential to become a safe and effective once-weekly treatment for Type 2 diabetes," said Lennie Ryer, Vice-President and CFO. The Company's net loss for the quarter ended April 30, 2007 amounted to $12. 2 million, or ($0. (Canada Newswire)
BEIJING (Reuters) - Eighteen big hospitals in northeastern China have been using fake human albumin, or plasma protein, to treat patients, state television reported in the latest food and medicine scandal to hit the country. In regular checks made by the food and drug administration in Jilin province, seven of 36 batches of the albumin, fed into the bloodstream by drip, contained zero protein ... Eighteen hospitals and 39 drug trading companies were found to be using the fake human albumin,... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
More than 2,000 bottles of fake human albumin were discovered in Jilin Province at 18 hospitals and 39 retail and wholesale drug outlets, China Central Television reported. Human serum albumin, or albumin made from human plasma, is used to treat shock due to blood loss, burns and low protein levels due to surgery or liver failure. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
-- Daniel Von Hoff, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer: The Complete Phase lb Clinical Trial: A Method to Accelerate New Agent Development -- Michael Teneriello, M.D., Co-Chair, Gynecologic Cancer Research Committee, US Oncology Research: Results of a Phase II evaluation of nanoparticle albumin bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel) in platinum- sensitive patients with recurrent ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer -- Patrick Timmins, III, M.D.: Preliminary results of an open-label study to... (PR Newswire)
CHICAGO, June 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Researchers from The West Clinic, the Mid-South's premier provider of interdisciplinary cancer care, and ACORN (Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network) today announced results from a Phase II study evaluating nanoparticle albumin bound (nab(TM)) -paclitaxel (ABRAXANE(R)) with capecitabine (Xeloda(R)) in a novel first-line combination treatment for patients with metastatic breast cancer at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of... (PR Newswire)
LOS ANGELES, May 30 /CNW/ - Abraxis BioScience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABBI), an integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, today announced that multiple studies of ABRAXANE(R) for Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension) (albumin bound) will be presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, June 1-5, 2007 ... Data from company and investigator-sponsored studies in breast, lung and ovarian cancer will be... (Canada Newswire)
Patients receiving bisphosphonate therapy should be checked every three to six months for albuminuria -- high levels of the protein albumin in the urine that may indicate kidney damage. Doctors should monitor levels of creatine, a chemical in the body used to measure kidney function, before they give patients pamidronate or zoledronic acid. (MEDLINEplus)
The Italian report, handed over to the IOC early this year, said police found syringes, needles, blood bags, butterfly valves for intravenous use, bottles of saline and devices for measuring hemoglobin levels and determining blood groups, as well as the banned substances hCG and albumin. An IOC disciplinary panel hearing in Lausanne earlier this month heard testimony from Jungwirth about the role of Austrian Olympic and ski officials in the scandal. (CBS News -- World)
The rice strains, made by Ventria Bioscience in Sacramento, California, produce lysozyme, lactoferrin and human serum albumin in their seeds. All three are commonly found in breast milk. (Nature News Service)
"Currently the standard for determining fetal lung maturity involves obtaining amniotic fluid and evaluating the fluid for the surfactant to albumin (SA) ratio. The amniotic fluid is obtained via amniocentesis, an invasive procedure with risks including infection and preterm labor," said Dr. Yong. Researchers found that choline values greater than 49 mg/g indicate lung maturity on MRS.. (Science Daily)
2 93% 93% 93% Patients with albumin greater than or equal to 3. 5 83% 84% 83% (1) These are non-GAAP financial measures. (PR Newswire)
Police found syringes, needles, blood bags, butterfly valves for intravenous use, bottles of saline and devices for measuring hemoglobin levels and determining blood groups, as well as the banned substances hCG and albumin. The police report said one athlete, Rottmann, even threw a plastic bag out his window during the raid that contained illicit materials. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Paclitaxel protein-bound (Abraxane): Uses albumin, a natural protein found in the body, to deliver high concentrations of paclitaxel into metastatic breast cancer patients. Cost: $4,000 per infusion; a treatment course ranges $16,000 to $24,000. (Globe and Mail -- National)
"Now we know that they run in families, not only because of a shared environment, but because they are determined in part by particular genes. "Behavioral studies with twins have been conducted for decades, but in the post-genomic era, we can now factor in genotypes and determine the effect of specific genes on traits," OConnor said. By studying both monzygotic (MZ, or genetically identical) and dizygotic (DZ, or fraternal, who share half of their genetic information) twin pairs, researchers... (EurekAlert!)
After reports about fake albumin medicine, the SFDA yesterday said that it is looking into companies that produce counterfeit drugs to treat blood-related diseases. Source: China Daily. (People's Daily Online, China)
The team measured 11 chemicals in blood serum, including total protein, cholesterol, LDL and HDL levels, glucose, triglyceride, albumin, bilirubin, blood urea nitrogen, globulin, and CO2. In urine, they identified urea nitrogen and creatinine. (Playfuls.com)
China's drug watchdog vowed to tighten supervision of the quality of human serum albumin-related medicine after a series of fake albumin medicine production and sales cases were exposed. An official with the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) said the SFDA is spot-checking the human serum albumin-related medicine used in local medical organizations by using an instant test method ... He said the SFDA kicked off a nationwide check-up on the quality of albumin-related medicine at the... (People's Daily Online, China)
USDAs website notes the rice has more than one human protein, being genetically engineered to express the human proteins lactoferrin, lysozyme, or serum albumin. The seeds may also contain other genetic material for marker genes. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Blood tests for albumin are usually low, whereas blood tests for blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, phosphorus, and cholesterol are usually elevated. Renal biopsy is useful in evaluating the severity of kidney disease and it is helpful in determining optimal treatment. (Suite101.com)
Plasma products such as albumin and intravenous immunoglobulin treat bleeding disorders including hemophilia, liver failure, kidney disease and burns and infections. CSL estimates it has about a quarter share of the $8 billion blood plasma product market. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Metabolic plasma markers: Glucose, leptin, T4, and albumin levels were significantly decreased in mice regardless of whether they had acute or chronic inflammation. The blood plasma markers for lipid metabolism (triglyceride and cholesterol) were different. (EurekAlert!)
To test the membrane, Gaborski placed a solution of two blood proteins, albumin and IgG, behind the membrane and forced it gently through the nanoscopic holes. In just over six minutes, the albumin had passed through, but the larger IgG protein was stopped ... "Kidneys do a much better job than dialysis machines of filtering blood proteins and keeping the ones you need, like albumin, and getting rid of toxins, which in some cases are smaller proteins," says McGrath. (Science Daily)
The project, Regenerative Health and Nutrition, is being done on pilot basis throughout the country under the theme 93Renew Your Strength: Prevent Disease". It is supported by the African Hebrew Development Agency (AHDA) from Dimona in Israel and admonishes that non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and other related mortality are on the increase due the unhealthy lifestyles of the people. Heart diseases, cancer and chronic pulmonary infections have... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
DaVita, Inc. company logo. (PRNewsFoto) TORRANCE, CA USA 07/07/2003. (PR Newswire)
24 different tests Jean Stamp, ARNP, said "I promote people going to the Health Fair as I feel it is a great way to get baseline information regarding your overall health." Part of that baseline information includes 24 different tests: glucose, BUN, creatinine, SGPT, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, triglyceride, cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, total protein, albumin, uric acid, iron, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, TSH, white and red blood cell count, hemoglobin,... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
In their study, the researchers followed 45 diabetes patients (average age 65 years) with chronic kidney disease who were enrolled in a cooperative-care program designed to control glucose levels, blood pressure, cholesterol, and the excretion rate of albumin, a protein used to measure kidney function. The team compared the patients' glomerular filtration rate and blood albumin level -- tests used to measure kidney function -- along with body composition and resting energy expenditure - a... (MEDLINEplus)
Australian researchers found that small pupil size in adolescents with type 1 diabetes predicted deterioration of the retina, or retinopathy, and also microalbuminuria, 12 years later. Microalbuminuria is a complication of diabetes marked by small amounts of the protein albumin in urine ... In all, 19 percent had microalbuminuria. (MEDLINEplus)
Herbal Remedies An alternative guide to health and well-being. Recommended Diet Are you overweight or underweight. (iAfrica.com)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Jonesboro, GA -- January 29, 2007 -- Vitalabs, Inc. of Jonesboro, GA is voluntarily recalling all containers of Egg Protein Powder in Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry flavors marketed under the following brand and product names: Vitalabs' Chocolate Ultra Egg Protein Powder (Jonesboro, GA), Jay Robb's Egg White Protein (Carlsbad, CA) , Bellissima Egg Protein (Des Moines, IA), Body by Todd Egg Protein (Columbus, Ohio), Classic Anatomy Gym Mix A Meal (Leonville, LA), Coad... (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
In a complementary experiment, another sample of mice was induced with arthritis, using methylated bovine serum albumin. Four days later, these mice were given a single injection of etanercept. (EurekAlert!)
(August 2, 2001) -- Adding albumin to a dialysis solution may help patients wake up faster from coma due to chronic liver failure, according to researchers at Northwestern University Medical School. . (Science Daily)
Each tiny bubble measures about one to two microns in diameter about a hundredth the width of a human hair and consists of albumin, sugar and an inert gas. Microbubbles are used routinely in echocardiography, for example, allowing cardiologists to see how efficiently and how much blood the heart pumps. (Science Daily)
Other genetic modifications that allow cows to make human proteins such as immunoglobulin or albumin in their milk, which can then be extracted for medical use, could be added in combination, to ensure that such medical products did not carry any risk of causing a prion disease. The research is published in the journal Nature Biotechnology. (Times Online)
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