SCI-MEDICINE

Are you or a loved one looking for a long term alcohol rehab facility in Southern California? Once an individual decides to seek treatment for alcohol abuse, it may seem possible to find a center that offers great results in a short time; however, entering a “quick fix” program that only lasts 14 to 28 days does not allow most people enough time to go through detox and prepare for life without alcohol. Understanding why the substance abuse and addiction began in the first place is one of the most important things you can do on your path to recovery and this type of self-discovery doesn’t happen overnight.

Research has shown that successful rates of recovery are higher if the individual commits to long term treatment for at least 90 days. Most behavioral scientists agree that it takes at least 21 consecutive days to change a habit, so short-term programs barely allow enough time to detox, let alone train your body and mind to adjust to a life without alcohol.

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Scientists, who study breast cancer, are also found three genes associated with the most common form of the disease.

Genes may lead to new ways to diagnose and treat breast cancer hormone, also known as estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, which is responsible for 4 of 5 cases or the 36 000 women per year affected only in the UK.

The scientists of London Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), said that this discovery in the future be helpful for female patients whose body does not respond to drugs such as tamoxifen.

They have located the gene, called C6ORF96, C6ORF97 and C6ORF211, in a well-studied part of the human genome, next to the estrogen receptor gene, which is the main driver of the hormonal breast cancer.

Most drugs attack the estrogen receptor. How have discovered genes linked to these receptors, but separated from them, can be used in place of certain drug-resistant tumor.

The most marked gene is C6ORF211, which was found to stimulate tumor growth. The presence C6ORF97 determine whether patients respond to tamoxifen, a drug that affects the activity of estrogen. It is not yet determined exactly for what C6ORF96 is responsible.

This research is important because it showed that while the main driver of estrogen receptor hormonal breast cancer, right next to it there are genes that may prevent the spread of the disease.

A recent editorial published online in advance criticized the tobacco industry for its efforts to expand trade, especially deadly in vulnerable countries. Last week, reported ‘Imperial Tobacco’ by increased sales in Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The share price of the Group rose steeply, while the results from Phillip Morris, another tobacco giant, on Tuesday the 10th February will be expected. read more »

Researchers at Shandong University in Jinan (China) have identified three genetic locations that are associated with the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome. The research results are published in the online edition of the journal Nature Genetics. read more »

A study found that walking about 5 miles a week, or 20 minutes a day keeps the brain volume stable.

The ongoing 20-year study found that walking for about 6 miles a week, or 20 minutes a day, over the years, keeps the brain volume stable and prevents the development of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, senile dementia and MCI.

According to information from BBC News Researchers the habits of more than 400 seniors with an average age of 80 years were studied at the University of Pittsburgh over the past two decades. 299 study participiants Of the total number of 426, were healthy people, while others suffered from Alzheimer’s or dementia. This study showed that greater physical activity increases brain volume, precisely the brain’s gray matter volume associated with memory issues.

The results also showed that the earlier in life you start the habit of walking, the less likely is to suffer from dementia.