GETTING A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS biopsies under scrutiny The skill of the pathologist studying the specimen is a crucial element A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating news, and each year it is conveyed to more than 200,000 women – and about 3,000 men – in the United States.But while life’s priorities change in the face of unfavorable health news, some experts say it is a time when patients should be at their most vigilant, understanding what their options are, whether to seek a second opinion, and having a firm handle on what is meant by the phrase:

Gene therapy cancer tests in humans seen in 2003 Cancer treatments that work in animals often fail in people. Still, the researchers at Northwestern University and several other centers say they’re encouraged by how the therapy boosted the immune systems in the mice, helping to kill cancer cells. The treatment cured 70 percent of the mice with melanoma cancer and 80 percent of those with prostate cancer. There was zero survival among mice that had the same cancers but did not get the treatment.

Cancer a deadly foe since the Stone Age, Humanity waged a futile battle against a barely understood disease until scientists began to confront the enemy We tend to think of cancer as a modern scourge fought with high-tech machinery but it has taken lives virtually since people lived in caves.Malignant tumours have been found in neolithic bones, in Egyptian mummies and in the skeletons of pre-Columbian aboriginals in ancient Peru.Written records ranging from Egyptian papyri to ancient East Indian manuscripts have descriptions of malignant tumours. Paleopathologists have identified bone tumours in a prehistoric skeleton in Japan

FIGHTING CANCER TAKES A TEAM FAMILY, FRIENDS PLAY KEY ROLE, DR. JOYCE BROTHERS SAYS Cancer survivors and their families gathered yesterday to celebrate life. About 400 people met at Lehigh University’s Iacocca Hall for the eighth annual Cancer Survivors Day.Dr. Joyce Brothers, psychologist and NBC Radio personality, was the featured speaker. Brothers stressed the role of personal education in fighting cancer.”Never stop learning about your disease and ways of handling your disease. Patients owe that to themselves,”

ASIAN GINSENG MARKET TO GET TASTE OF US SPIRIT An investor group has plans to take Wisconsin ginseng and turn it into distilled spirits. American Ginseng Spirits Corp., a newly formed Wausau company, will unveil its first batch of ginseng-based liquor this spring.Early shipments will be bound for China and other Asian markets, as the company hopes to capitalize on Wisconsin’s reputation as a leading producer of quality ginseng.The company has no initial plans to sell the product in the United States.

WISCONSIN’S GINSENG INDUSTRY FALLING VICTIM TO LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND//LIKE DAIRY FARMING, IT FACES LOW DEMAND AND HIGH COMPETITION Jerry Hall has grown the exotic root ginseng for years, steadily expanding until black canopies protecting his fragile crops stretch across some 20 acres that were once used for hay.But these days, Hall, 41, worries about plunging ginseng prices, much as his dairy farming friends fret over dropping milk prices.Lean years loom ahead for growers unless ginseng markets in China, where the plant has long been prized for its value as a medicine or health food,

GINSENG BECOMING POPULAR FARM CROP Orientals have used the herb ginseng for 5,000 years, some calling it the “elixir of life” that eases many ailments. American Indians used it and colonists traded it.Now cultivated ginseng fields are cropping up in many parts of the United States and Canada. Harvesters comb wooded slopes in search of wild ginseng, which is prized in Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.Ginseng, says Beverly Braly, director of the Ginseng Research Institute

Companies stake legal claims to seized local ginseng Companies stake legal claims to seized local ginseng ASHEVILLE — Energy booster, stress reliever, treatment for impotence. It seems this ugly little root can do most anything.Now add inciter of quirky legal battles to ginseng’s claims to fame.The federal court here is getting ready to decide if and how 328 pounds of wild American ginseng should be apportioned after being seized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service nearly 16 months ago.

Help for ginseng growers; Plan will provide marketing money The ginseng plant, deeply rooted in Ontario’s history and unique soil, is believed to possess magical powers of healing and recuperation.But the growers who nurture the fabled herb are hoping for a more down-to-earth tonic to meet the challenges now facing the industry.The bulk of the province’s crop is sold to Asian markets, but exports are flat.

Virginia woodsmen are taming wild American ginseng for fun and profit. They also may be ensuring that the herbal root, revered in Asia for its healing properties, stays off the endangered species list.As urban development encroaches on the plant’s forest habitat and the Appalachian tradition of harvesting the root gains in popularity, wild ginseng is becoming scarce.Some Virginians – hoping to cash in on the $300- to $400-per-pound price wild ginseng…

Biologists and private conservation groups say Kentucky’s ginseng crop is vanishing and they say the plant’s popularity is the culprit.Kentucky’s ginseng harvest averaged about 26,000 pounds a year throughout the 1990s, until it dropped to 16,679 pounds in 1998. A similar amount was picked last year, leading to worry that the ginseng plant population has taken a bad turn.

GINSENG FARMERS STRUGGLING WITH GLUT IN FOREIGN MARKET. Lean years loom ahead for growers unless ginseng markets in China, where the plant has long been prized for its value as a medicine or health food, suddenly expand,… Purchase Complete Article, of 491 words 39. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) – March 15, 2005 GROWING GINSENG, THE OFT-EXTOLLED HERB ASSOCIATED WITH ASIA FLOURISHES HERE Thriving in well-drained, shady and humus-rich soils, the American ginseng has been prized for its medicinal value for thousands of years.In the 18th century, Native Americans used the roots of the dark green plant to treat coughs, headaches, rheumatism and fevers and the Chinese believe it has aphrodisiac qualities.Today, the American ginseng, or Panax quinquefolium, an alternative to its invigorating Asian cousin, is believed to alleviate stress, improve one’s love life… Purchase Complete Article, of 782 words 40. Daily Breeze (Torrance, CA) – January 7, 1996 Greed takes root in ginseng harvest, High prices bring change PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Ginseng? KA-CHING!The wild root — revered in Southeast Asia — is fetching up to $500 a pound for the best grades, more than twice 1994’s wholesale price.”It’s higher than it’s ever been,” said Tim Brown, manager of Wilcox Natural Products in Pikeville, Ky.That has some worried about the future of Panax quinquefolium, the five-fingered plant Appalachians call “green gold.”… Purchase Complete

Youdim first developed the anti Parkinson’s drug in at but Youdim recognized its anti Parkinson’s properties “I Rasagiline, which appears to have an Life Etc: Rasagiline (trade name Azilect) is an irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase[1] used as a monotherapy in early Parkinson’s disease or as an adjunct therapy in more advanced cases.

Selegiline was the first MAO inhibitor approved for use in Parkinson’s disease in the United States. It is chemically similar to methamphetamine and its metabolic breakdown path eventually yields l-methamphetamine derivatives that have been associated with cardiac and psychiatric effects in some patients. The chief metabolite of rasagiline is 1(R)-aminoindan[6] which has no amphetamine characteristics. Some clinicians believe rasagiline will be better tolerated in sensitive patients for these reasons. Aminoindan inhibits both MAO-A and MAO-B in a reversible manner, although considerably weaker than rasagiline.[3]

Laboratory studies show that rasagiline has in vitro and in vivo neuroprotective effects but its neuroprotective effect in Parkinson’s disease patients is unknown at present. These studies show that MAO-B can, under some circumstances, create a harmful chemical called MPP+ that in turn creates free radicals. These studies show that amphetamines may block this neuroprotective effect; since rasagiline does not metabolize to amphetamines or their metabolites it may have superior neuroprotective properties when compared to selegiline. There is uncertainty because the mechanism of cell death in human PD may or may not involve the actions of free radicals, but there is suggestive evidence that the drug slows disease progression.

Regular intake of tea can decrease the risk of heart disease and several types of cancer and provides basis for improved aging Polyphenols on Reactive Oxygen Species and Aging. Tea and tea polyphenols suppress the radicals and hydrogen peroxide. Premature aging is also result of cellular reactive cups of tea per day facilitates healthy aging, which has been demonstrated on cellular carcinogenesis Improved chance of healthy TAPPING LONGEVITY: AGING, TIME PRESSED CONSUMERS LOOK FOR CONVENIENCE AND WHOLE HEALTH CONCEPTS Super ket News; May , ; R , Karen some super markets are targeting aging boomers simply by increasing their attributable to boomers’ demand for anti aging and sun care items, particularly Packaged Facts estimates that sales of anti aging products in super kets are growing Rosh Hashanah is time for fresh start: Metro area Jews reflect on aging, war in Middle East Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI) ; Crumm, David and that the community is aging, like the U S population as agencies to set a new agenda Aging is the big, big headline out Wherever we are, we’ll have the TV news on; we’ll be e mailing and On Thursday afternoon, the Anti Defamation League of Michigan and the American Arab Music alternatives: Frampton remains alive; Aging rockers seek ways to ket new tunes sans major radio play (News) Advertising Age ; Macarthur, Kate heckler forced what has become part of aging guitarman’s concert schtick playfully working the relatively tepid demand for Frampton news, he wasn’t sure whether the magazine would turned balding and gray I’m sort of the anti image guy now,” he said I dress the way Aging plus spices equals antacids (spice consumption increases) Forecast; May , ; eat bland diets because of ulcers or chronic indigestion Will aging baby boomers follow suit? I dont think so, says Art Siemering enjoy life now, and pay for it later Sales of antacids and anti gas remedies in the U S will increase more than million Lord Archer’s woes, and views on aging from Rumpole creator (B)(Books)(Letter From London) The Washington Times; Jul , ; Davis, Clive autumn, Mr Mortimer leads a life that is anything but quiet Aging disgracefully is not, however, quite the same thing as calmly he has had to contend with the occasional death threat from anti hunting extremists But he is unperturbed His wife, Penny has Father of the ‘Inflammation Theory of Aging,’ Nicholas Perricone M D , Launches Latest Pledge Program With PBS PR Newswire ; insulin and cortisol, to lose weight; Anti Inflammatory Foods what foods accelerate systemic disease, and for the use of topical anti inflammatories for reversing and preventing peer reviewed medical journal Skin and Aging,

While hospitals increase capacity to prepare for aging baby boomers, some say medical advances and health awareness mean those extra beds will stay empty (Special Report) Modern Healthcare; Jul , ; Benko, Laura B utilization is not a result of the aging population, but of population general health status of the aging population is improving Ongoing continued gains in healthy aging Health plans also are funneling ailments More than two dozen new anti osteoporosis drugs are in prevent broken Links Between Aging and Exercise Being Examined Among U S Olympic Ski Team Members Business Wire ; indicates that the cause of many diseases and even the aging process itself is the result of free radical and oxidative stress DNA, proteins and lipids key indicators of biological aging Interested individuals who would like to analyze their biological aging status and obtain private test Aging baby boomers focus on skin, but face long waits for office visits (News) Dermatology Times ; Jesitus, John The skin problems faced by aging patients are as old as the sun they’re looking for antiaging and anti wrinkle creams that are going of the issues we see in the aging population are the same issues The problems related to the aging population in dermatology are qualified to treat problems Evaluating the benefits and hazards of exercise in the older adult (Successful Aging in America, part ) Medical Laboratory Observer; Jun , ; Cearlock, Dianne M Nuzzo, Nancy A Effects blunted by oral Glucose anti diabetics Glucose tolerance cause of bone fractures during aging In addition, because many exercise Source:

Rimmer JH Aging In: Fitness and Rehabilitation exercise, especially during aging, may be necessary If a stimulating health; Careful living equals graceful aging; In town to promote his best selling new book, Dr Andrew Weil seeks to reverse misconceptions about aging (SOURCE) Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) ; Meier, Peg; the secrets to healthy aging is knowing how to evaluate reverse, halt or slow the aging process itself But at the moment to stop aging, he said At best, anti aging methods are a waste getting fed up with anti aging messages, he said His his new book, Healthy Old Europe; The EU’s aging population crisis (OPED) The Washington Times; May , ; population growth Europe’s population is aging and shrinking fast For those who have found Europeans to be hostile, nagging and anti American in recent years, this may of course not be the worst news in the world Yet, there is no denying question, Who is going to invest in an aging and Some aging aircraft showing signs of damaged wiring Airline Industry Information ; have caused the crash of TWA Flight has been found in other aging aircraft The investigation into the crash of the Boeing In some cases wiring had been damaged by chemicals such as anti corrosion spray and overflow of lavatories ((Comments on this CREAMS, WASHES ALLIES IN BATTLE AGAINST AGING Denver Rocky Mountain News ; Brad Hurst; Words Brad Hurst Denver Rocky Mountain News CREAMS, WASHES ALLIES IN BATTLE AGAINST AGING Is there anything more important than good only for acne, but it is widely used as an anti aging cream A percent or percent solution Look Me In The Eye: Old Women Aging and Ageism (Book Review) off our backs ; Douglas, Carol Anne putting out an issue on age, aging, and ageism Why did it sit like me is so frightened of aging, so consumed with internalized that most of the burden of aging comes from oppression Old to associate them only with aging She said straight out that attention to this fascinating Instead of raging, try fighting aging The Orange County Register (Santa Ana, Calif ) (via Knight Ridder Tribune News Service) ; what she says is the most essential ingredient to an anti aging diet, antioxidants I like to make an analogy to TV’s pomegranates Eager for a cure, I’ve planned my first anti aging meal: Grilled Chicken With Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce

the success of StriVectin SD as an anti wrinkle cream was dumb luck, says Gina people were purchasing StriVectin as an anti wrinkle cream as were buying it to reduce Combinations emerge as trend in non invasive procedures (Special report: anti aging promise of youth) Dermatology Times ; Gillette, Bill; Words Singapore Non invasive ways to renew aging faces are growing and changing There are new devices, new twists on old techniques and even changes in potential patients’ wants Specific foods balance acid and alkaline levels (Anti Aging Update) Dermatology Nursing ; Gorgos, Diana; antioxidant enzymes and reduce our ability to digest food into micronutrients Acidification of cellular fluids in premature aging at the molecular, genetic, and tissue levels, according to an in Cosmetic Dermatology ( ) To maintain a good New Microdermabrasion Technique the Latest in Anti Aging Treatment Microdermabrasion works best on reducing the telltale signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles, also acne scarring, age spots risk free while producing improved skin appearance and reversing the aging process The Microdermabrasion system can result in up to a Michael West, Geron Co Founder, Joins Board of Anti Aging Drug Developer, Bio ker Pharmaceuticals PR Newswire ; recognized for his expertise in the science of aging as well as for his ability to move leading and effective therapeutics to retard aging With insight into how calorie restriction affects genes that control aging, Bio ker is working to develop drugs

cosmetic companies stopped pushing their moisturizers and anti aging cream snow its all face anti acne lines.The sad truth is that the aging process does not stop just because the season has changed. In fact, many are now panicking because the creams recommended during the colder months are making their skin break out now. I have compiled my favorites among the road tested products that firm the skin and abolish lines without making the oily… . Jerusalem Post, The (Israel)Dropping a line Claims by cosmetic companies about the miracles of antiaging and anti wrinkle creams should always be taken with a grain of salt. Yes, there are many cosmetic products that improve the texture of your skin and even imbue it with that over hyped “vital glow.” But even the most advanced product will not get rid of ingrained wrinkles. At best, they might do away with some of the fine lines.That doesn’t mean that the companies producing creams, gels… . Los Angeles Times Signs of Age Actually Signify Lack of Exercise Many people assume that getting fatter, weaker and stiffer are all inevitable with age. But a growing body of research suggests that much of the decline attributed to aging actually comes from being sedentary, and that regular exercise can help people remain healthy and independent as they get older.One of the most intriguing findings to document the “antiaging” effect of physical activity comes from the Adult Exercise Research Program at the University of Nevada,… .GROWTH HORMONE IS TRENDY YOUTH ELIXIR DESPITE WARNINGS On a sunny morning recently, an elegantly dressed woman strolled down Fifth Avenue, turned onto East d Street and strode past milliondollar limestone maisonettes into the office of Dr. Adrienne Denese. The patient, a fashion publicity agent from the higher rungs of New York society, revealed that she visits Denese’s clinic to receive her weekly dose of thes version of youth elixir human growth hormone.Denese, a trim blond woman with skin that is smooth but oddly hard.. Los Angeles Times ‘Fountain of Youth’ Drug Ring Broken Taking aim at a booming black market in antiaging remedies, federal prosecutors on Monday indicted a California family, a German executive and five businesses on charges of smuggling millions of dollars of so called “fountain of youth” drugs into the United States.More thantons of the drugs, made in Europe but not approved for sale in this country, were smuggled into California over the past five years, then repackaged and shipped out to gyms, health food.