Posts Tagged ‘study’
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Scientists at the University of Surrey in the UK conducted a study for the detection of prostate cancer in men, drifting away from the analysis of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the blood, and instead looking at the level of engrailed-2 (EN2) protein in a person’s urine.
The current testing method based on the PSA level in a person’s blood is known to cause false negatives, since higher levels of PSA can be found in men who have an enlarged prostate but no cancer, an article in nhs.uk notes.
The recent study analyzed the EN2 protein in the urine of 288 men, 82 of them confirmed via biopsy to have the disease and 102 of them cancer-free. Results from the new test correctly identified 66% of the men with cancer and 90% of the men without (http://www.nhs.uk/news/2011/03March/Pages/new-prostate-cancer-test-studied.aspx).
If this new test is released, it will spare men from having to receive unnecessary biopsies and can easily and quickly detect the disease.
Although the study still has a long way to go (further tests with larger groups are necessary to confirm the results), Road Scholar Transport will not stop spreading awareness on the road until a cure is found.
So jump on board the Road to a Cure and keep the freight moving by going to www.roadscholar.com today.
Tags: awareness campaign, awareness trucks, EN2, engrailed-2 protein, freight, prostate cancer, prostate specific antigen, PSA, researcher, road scholar transport, road to a cure, study, UK, University of Surrey
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Thursday, February 10th, 2011
A recent study conducted at Clemson University found raspberries to be more effective than antioxidants in killing 
cancer.
According to naturalnews.com, researchers compared the extract from the popular brand Meeker red raspberries to a vitamin C solution, finding that although the vitamin C solution contained a greater number of antioxidants, raspberries were “eight times more effective” in destroying cancer cells.
Why is this? Because raspberries contain substances other than antioxidants that are better anti-cancer agents, especially in breast cancer cells where antioxidants are only “half as effective as raspberries,” the site notes. These substances are yet to be determined.
The study concluded that “raspberry extracts successfully destroyed about 90 percent of stomach, colon, and breast cancer cells” (http://www.naturalnews.com/031272_cancer_raspberries_power.html).
Let’s kill off the other 10% by spreading awareness like Road Scholar is doing with our 10 Million Miles to a Cure Awareness Campaign, spreading awareness for organizations including The American Breast Cancer Foundation, Alex’s Lemonade, and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Tags: 10 Million Miles to a Cure Awareness Campaign, Alex’s Lemonade, antioxidents, awareness, breast cancer, cancer, Clemson University, colon cancer, Meeker raspberries, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, raspberries, researchers, road scholar transport, stomach cancer, study, The American Breast Cancer Foundation, vitamin C
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Allergies may be a pain to millions of people but before you start complaining, you may want to be thankful you have them.
A recent study confirmed a link between allergies and a person’s risk of having glioma, a type of brain tumor.
Researchers at the University of Illinois conducted a survey on “419 patients with glioma and 612 cancer-free patients from Duke University and North Shore University Health System,” finding that the more allergies a person had, the more prone they were to developing a brain tumor (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/216010.php).
The use of an antihistamine, taken to relieve allergy symptoms, had no effect on a person’s risk of glioma, giving people relief in knowing that they have allergies and can take an easy form of treatment for it rather than not having any allergies at all and risk having a brain tumor.
So the next time you complain about the pollen in the air or cat on your lap, be thankful that you are allergic.
Check out Road Scholar’s Children’s Tumor Foundation at http://www.roadscholarawareness.org/our-charities/childrens-tumor/ and help spread awareness today!
Tags: allergies, antihistamine, brain tumor, Children’s Tumor Foundation, Duke University, glioma, North Shore University Health System, research, road scholar transport, study, University of Illinois
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Dogs may be “man’s best friend” in more ways than you think.
According to a recent Japanese study, dogs can sniff out cancer in patients with greater accuracy than current methods.
A group of researchers at the Kyushu University conducted a study with a trained water rescue 8-year-old female Labrador retriever, Marine, who was already able to detect 12 types of cancer (http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/649419.html).
As businessweek.com notes, Marine was able to sense even the lowest level of colorectal cancer in 33 out of 36 breath tests and 37 out of 38 stool tests of patients affected with the disease, being repeated three times and resulting in a 95% and 98% accuracy rating. This is impressive taking into consideration that a simple colon cancer test only determines cancer in 1 of 10 affected stool samples.
Here’s the catch. Dogs are more accurate in determining cancer during the months of November to June due to a loss in concentration during the summer months, the site notes. On top of that, like people, all dogs are different and that holds true to their scent ability, so one may be able to pinpoint cancer in one sample while another cannot.
Regardless, of whether or not a dog can sense cancer, they still hold a special place in our hearts, which is why Road Scholar Transport will be rolling out their new pet awareness trailer this year. Stay tuned on how your dog can be featured on the nationwide trailer at www.roadscholarawareness.org.
Tags: awareness trucks, cancer, colon cancer, colorectal cancer, dog, dogs detect cancer, Kyushu University, Labrador retriever, Marine, research, road scholar transport, study, trailer
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
Pick your choice. Either relieve that pounding headache or reduce your risk of having a heart attack/stroke. That may be the decision you need to make next time you decide to take a painkiller.
According to Medical News Today, a recent study found that ibuprofen (yes this includes the popular Advil and Motrin medications) increases an individual’s risk of having a stroke by three times, while other painkillers (such as Vioxx and Prexige) can double the risk of a heart attack.
Researchers examined 116,429 patients (some given a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) and others receiving a placebo) in a series of 31 trials, arriving at the above results. Some NSAIDs, such as Arcoxia and Rufenal, even produced four times the risk of a fatality resulting from a heart attack/stroke, the site notes.
So the next time you set out to reduce your pain, consider the effects it may have it return and be sure to take the right medication prescribed for you.
With security features (such as satellite tracking and electronic door monitoring) on all tractor trailers, you can be assured that Road Scholar delivers your pharmaceuticals safely while spreading awareness in doing so with our 10 Million Miles to a Cure awareness campaign.
cystic fibrosis trailer
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Thursday, December 30th, 2010
We already know that smoking increases an individual’s risk of cancer. Now, researchers have uncovered a new development that shows just how painful smoking can actually be for patients already diagnosed with the disease.
According to the study, 224 cancer patients labeled with stage 1-5 types were analyzed, finding that those who currently smoked “experienced higher levels of pain severity and discomfort” than those who do not (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/212522.php).
As medicalnewstoday.com notes, cancer patients who never smoked rated their pain levels the lowest, followed by those who quit, and leaving those who still smoked with the highest pain experience.
Around 150 Americans are diagnosed every hour with cancer and Road Scholar Transport is helping to spread awareness.
Visit www.roadschlarawareness.org to learn more about Road Scholar Transport’s awareness campaign and how you can help the fight against cancer.
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Friday, December 10th, 2010
In two recent studies conducted by the American Trucking Associations, results found that drivers do not use the 
amount of hours of service allotted to them each week, thetrucker.com explains.
Currently, drivers are allowed 60 hours in a seven day period and 70 hours in an eight-day period. However, results did not come close to these amounts.
The first study analyzed over 118,000 drivers between the months of April to June, finding that in a seven day work week, excluding the 34 hour restart rule that allows drivers to start a new week once they undergo 34 consecutive hours off-duty, finding that the average driver operated 43.6 hours a week, the article notes.
Thetrucker.com further explains the results of the second study, which recorded 149 drivers from six different associations throughout April, finding that in an eight day period, drivers averaged 57.5 hours out of the 70 hours allowed (http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2010/12/10/HOScommentsaystruckerstypicallynotusingweeklyhoursallotment.aspx).
The ATA is among those fighting to keep the current hours of service rules, whereas the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration is urging to decrease the amount of time drivers are allowed on duty.
Tags: American trucking Associations, April, ATA, Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration, HOS, hours of service, June, road scholar transport, study, trucking
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Aspirin is used to relieve fever, headaches, pain, and…cancer fatalities?
According to US News, “certain compounds increase the risk of cancer,” however, studies found that taking an aspirin a day is found to reduce the number of deaths.
British researchers studied over 25,500 patients, finding that after several years, patients had an average 21% decrease of dying from “stomach, lung, and other solid tumor cancers decades later” (http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/cancer/articles/2010/12/07/health-buzz-daily-aspirin-could-reduce-cancer-deaths.html). Furthermore, taking a daily aspirin for 20 years lowers the risk of lung cancer deaths by 30%, colorectal cancer fatalities by 40%, and esophageal cancer deaths by 60%, the site notes.
Although taking an aspirin a day can be beneficial, it is not foolproof. Long-term use can
“nearly double the risk of internal bleeding to one in every 2,000 to 3,000 people,” US News explains.
Road Scholar Transport supports initiatives leading to a cure for cancer, which is why we have several awareness trailers dedicated to cancer organizations including Alex’s Lemonade, the American Breast Cancer Foundation, the Children’s Tumor Foundation, Prostate Cancer Awareness, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and the Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation. Check out these trailers at www.roadscholarawareness.org.
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010
Tags: Alex’s Lemonade Stand, and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, brain, charity, Children’s Tumor Foundation, coffee, cure, glioma, Prostate Cancer Awareness, research, road, scholar, study, tea, The American Breast Cancer Foundation, transport, trucking, tumor
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Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Flu season is here and everyone is keeping their fingers crossed that they won’t be infected.
So what exactly is the best way to prevent getting sick? Here’s a tip, it’s not by getting a flu shot.
Naturalnews.com indicates that a study conducted at the Jikei University School of Medicine Minato-ku in Tokyo found Vitamin D “to be 800% more effective than vaccines at preventing influenza infections in children” (http://www.naturalnews.com/029760_vitamin_D_influenza.html).
That’s right, 800% more. Wish you knew this earlier?
According to the site, the study examined two placebo groups over a four month period, one group of 167 children and another group of 167 children who were given Vitamin D3 daily. The results found that only 18 children in the Vitamin D3 group contracted the flu while 31 in the group that had no Vitamin D got sick.
While an 8 percent reduction of getting the flu due to Vitamin D doesn’t seem like much, flu vaccinations only result in a 1 percent reduction, the article notes.
Whether you prefer Vitamin D or vaccinations, Road Scholar Transport can satisfy all of your transporting needs. We have reefers to keep your milk-based, Vitamin D products cold and high-security vans to protect pharmaceutical products from theft, based on their proven existence of being a high valued target.
Visit www.roadscholar.com to learn more about Road Scholar Transport’s services and features.
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