The researchers hypothesize that Tibetans have a genetic mutation

The low barometric pressure of high altitudes generally causes low arterial oxygen content among Tibetans, yet the researchers have found that Tibetans consume oxygen at normal rates.
How can some people live at high altitudes and thrive while others struggle to obtain enough oxygen to function?The answer for Tibetans who live at altitudes around 14,000 feet is increased nitric oxide (NO) levels. High levels of NO circulate in various forms in the blood and produce the physiological mechanisms that cause the increased blood flow that maintains oxygen delivery despite hypoxia -- low levels of oxygen in the ambient air and the bloodstream.
In this research, blood flow is determined by the length, number and width of the diameter of blood vessels.
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ASH And ASCO Release Updated Guideline On The Use Of Chemotherapy-Related Anemia Treatments In Cancer Patients

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)The American Society of Hematology (ASH) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have released an updated joint guideline on the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), a class of drugs that stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, to treat chemotherapy-related anemia. [click link for full article]

OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase I Results With Fibrin Patch

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. ("OMRIX" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: OMRI), a biopharmaceutical Company that develops and markets biosurgical and passive immunotherapy products, announced the results of its prospective, open label, Phase I study of its novel Fibrin Patch. The results show that the Fibrin Patch appears to be safe as an adjunct to hemostasis. The fully absorbable Fibrin Patch, developed together with ETHICON, INC. [click link for full article]

Canadian Blood Services Honoured For Excellence In Strategy Management

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Canadian Blood Services has become the first Canadian not-for-profit inducted into the Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing StrategyTM. The award program publicly honours organizations that are successfully using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) strategy framework to achieve and sustain breakthrough performance results. Last night, CEO Dr. Graham Sher accepted the award on behalf of the organization at the 2007 Global Public Sector Summit in Washington, DC. [click link for full article]

To help you in your endeavors to lead a healthy lifestyle

Why the drug is so widely prescribed
The drug started to become popular when several clinical trials revealed other positive benefits of statins, not connected with a decrease in cholesterol, that could help patients with heart disease and high blood pressure. Thromboxane, a blood clotting agent was also reduced using Fluvastatin, Atorvastatin, and Simvastatin, gaining the drugs` popularity.
Statistically speaking, we are going to live longer than our grandparents did, but the key factor in is that those who are in good health will be able to enjoy those extra years.
Maintaining a healthy body weight, eating right, and getting enough exercise will help prevent gout. It will also lower your blood pressure if you tend to have high blood pressure. Limiting your alcohol intake as well as your consumption of foods that increase the amount of uric acid in your body will also help prevent gout.
Super Foods For Super Health
In 2000 a study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that the affect on blood flow from high flavonol cocoa was similar to taking a low-dose aspirin. These means that dark chocolate could possibly be used to treat ailments like minor pains or headaches.
Another component of the Mediterranean diet, Garlic is great for your cardiovascular system. By eating garlic regularly you can reduce your blood pressure, triglyceride levels and your LDL(bad) cholesterol. Garlic also has anti inflammatory agents and antibiotic properties.

Cancer Cells In Blood Can Identify Risk Of Recurrence In Breast Cancer

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Cancer cells circulating in the blood, or circulating tumour cells (CTCs), are known to be associated with a bad prognosis in women with metastatic breast cancer. Now, for the first time, a group of scientists have shown that they can also detect CTCs before and after chemotherapy treatment and hence may be able to identify those patients likely to have a recurrence of their cancer after such treatment in future.Dr. [click link for full article]

Cancer Cells In Blood Can Identify Risk Of Recurrence In Breast Cancer

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Cancer cells circulating in the blood, or circulating tumour cells (CTCs), are known to be associated with a bad prognosis in women with metastatic breast cancer. Now, for the first time, a group of scientists have shown that they can also detect CTCs before and after chemotherapy treatment and hence may be able to identify those patients likely to have a recurrence of their cancer after such treatment in future.Dr. [click link for full article]

FDA Clears For Marketing First Rapid Test To Screen For Bacterial Contamination In Blood Platelets

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing the first rapid test to detect bacterial contamination in blood platelets prior to transfusion. The Platelet Pan Genera Detection (PGD) Test System is a disposable test strip for use in a hospital transfusion service setting. It is intended to supplement current quality control testing methods used by blood establishments following collection of platelets using an automated instrument. [click link for full article]

Citra Anticoagulants Announces CE Mark Approval For LOXXIT™ Catheter Lock Solution

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Citra Anticoagulants, Inc. a leading, developer and worldwide distributor of citrate-based anticoagulants reported that it has received CE Mark approval for LOXXIT™ Catheter Lock Solution. This regulatory achievement clears the way for Citra to market and distribute this product throughout the European Union and in other countries that recognize the CE Mark. LOXXIT™ Catheter Lock Solution, 46. [click link for full article]

Give The Gift Of Life During Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)Sickle Cell Anemia affects more than 70,000 people in the United States, and most of them are African-American. September is Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month, a perfect time to make an appointment to give blood in support of the thousands of people across the country suffering from this disease. One in every 12 African Americans carries the trait for sickle cell disease. [click link for full article]

Commonwealth Provides 2m Dollars For Year Of The Blood Donor, Australia

(www.news.mayoclinic.com)The Commonwealth Government has decided to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Blood Donor" and will provide 2 million dollars to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) to support this initiative.The Government made the announcement at the launch of National Blood Donor Week, which recognises the contribution made to the Australian community by voluntary, unpaid blood donors. [click link for full article]