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Smoking Increases Potential For Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Smoking has once again been implicated in the development of advanced cancer. Exposure to nicotine by way of cigarette smoking may increase the likelihood that pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma will become metastatic, according to researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson. Their study was published in the August edition of the journal Surgery.
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National Marrow Donor Program Increasing Efforts To Attract Minority Donors
The National Marrow Donor Program, a not-for-profit group that manages a national registry for potential bone marrow donors, is using social networking sites to attract donors from minority communities, the Wall Street Journal reports. The process of finding a genetic match for a bone marrow transplant is often more difficult for minorities or people who identify themselves as multiracial because patients and donors must be genetically compatible. According to the Journal, a white patient has an 88% chance of finding a match, while the odds of most minorities finding a match can be as low as 60%. The odds of some minorities actually receiving a transplant can be as low as 20% because of other factors such as access to care in their communities, the Journal reports. About seven million U.S. residents already have signed up for the national registry -- recently renamed Be the Match -- and the program also has increased outreach to younger potential donors through social networking Web sites, such as Facebook and MySpace (Landro, Wall Street Journal, 5/27).
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Clinton Comments On Vacant USAID Administrator Post
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she is frustrated over the failure" to name a new head of the USAID, despite it being a priority for the administration, AFP/Google.com reports. "Clinton, addressing USAID staff who asked why there was no administrator and deputy six months into President Barack Obama"s administration, complained about what she called an increasingly burdensome vetting process," the news service writes (7/13).
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Steroid Abuse Leads To Alarming Rise In Hair Loss Victims

Men are being warned that steroids can lead to premature baldness after a leading hair clinic reported an alarming rise in the number of patients affected by the designer drugs. Optima Hair Specialists - which supplies advanced hair replacement systems - has seen a 60 per cent increase* in enquiries from men who have taken anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and suffered early hair loss as a result. AAS are believed to stimulate Dihydrotestosterone** (DHT) - a powerful sex hormone that triggers baldness in men***. Peter Murtha, founder of Optima Hair Specialists, said: "It is widely accepted that DHT has an adverse affect on hair follicles and is the main culprit behind male pattern baldness. Recent studies have found that steroid drugs can increase the levels of DHT within the body and therefore accelerate hair loss. "Alarmingly, we"ve seen a significant rise in enquiries from men who have taken steroids and subsequently suffered from premature baldness. I feel it"s crucial to warn others of the potential dangers, so they can avoid the side effects of AAS." Peter added: "If you have taken steroids and suffered premature baldness, all is not lost. There are treatments and solutions available to help you regain your head of hair and your confidence. At Optima, we provide a range of advanced hair replacement systems that tackle your hair loss, improve your appearance and boost your self-esteem." Based in Birmingham, Optima Hair Specialists offers clients a discreet and personal service, providing tailor-made hair replacement procedures and expert advice from a team of renowned specialists. * Based on enquiry figures at Optima Hair Specialists, March 2008-April 2009 ** Robert W Brueggemeier, Ph.D, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Ohio State University *** Rebora A (2004). "Pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia". J Am Acad Dermatol 50 (5): 777-9 Notes - Optima Hair Specialists is based in Birmingham, UK and supplies hair replacement systems to men, women and children. - Hair loss affects around 85 per cent of the UK"s male population before they are 60. 45 per cent of Optima"s consultations are with women. - Case studies are available upon request. - Optima Hair Specialists works with Birmingham Children"s Hospital to provide hair replacement systems for children suffering hair loss due to illness. - Clients include ex-footballer Tony Daly and cricketer Kabir Ali. Optima Hair Specialists


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