Acetylcysteine

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Rare Genetic Syndrome May Hold Key To Cure For Heat Stroke  -  Apr 4, 2008
Most importantly, simply including an antioxidant, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), in the animal's water supply resulted in a marked reduction in sensitivity to Science Daily (press release)

Genetic Disorder May Hold Key to Heat Stroke Cure  -  Apr 3, 2008
The researchers found that including the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the mice's water supply, though, greatly decreased their sensitivity to heat U.S. News & World Report,

Acetaminophen overdoses on the rise  -  Apr 4, 2008
But the antidote, N-acetylcysteine, must be given in the first 12 hours of the overdose, he said. "Acetaminophen is very safe when used by the guidelines," Tulsa World,

Improvement in Refractory Obsessive Compulsive Disorder With ...  -  Apr 1, 2008
This view is supported by data suggesting the efficacy of glutamate modulating drugs, such as topiramate, memantine, riluzole, or N-acetylcysteine, Am J Psychiatry (subscription)

Doctor drinks yucky drug in name of science  -  Mar 28, 2008
Backed by NASA, Reid is researching the 50-year-old drug "N-acetylcysteine" (NAC for short) which is known to inhibit muscle fatigue by limiting the buildup Trading Markets (press release),

Antioxidants can help blunt the damage of chemotherapy  -  10 Mar 2008
The studies evaluated the effect of a number of antioxidants -- including vitamin C, vitamin E and N-acetylcysteine -- on several parameters of clinical Chicago Daily Herald,

Cheap drug shields kidneys from CT dye damage: study  -  Mar 9, 2008
Even patients with healthy kidneys could benefit from taking the nephroprotective drug N-acetylcysteine, also known as NAC or acetylcysteine, National Review of Medicine,

Taking N-Acetylcysteine benefits patients undergoing CT scan  -  Feb 25, 2008
By Sue Mueller MONDAY FEB 25, 2008 (Foodconsumer.org) -- Taking N-Acetylcysteine prior to a CT scan or angiogram may help patients prevent the kidneys from Food Consumer,

Before A CT Scan Or Angiogram, Many People Should Take Inexpensive ...  -  Feb 20, 2008
The inexpensive drug, called N-acetylcysteine, can prevent serious kidney damage that can be caused by the iodine-containing "dyes" that doctors use to Science Daily (press release)

Inexpensive Drug Found Best for Renoprotection from Contrast Agent  -  Feb 26, 2008
A 25-cent N-acetylcysteine pill appeared to provide the most consistent protection against nephropathy caused by iodine-based imaging contrast agents, MedPage Today,

Meta-analysis: Effectiveness of Drugs for Preventing Contrast ...  -  Feb 18, 2008
Background: N-Acetylcysteine, theophylline, and other agents have shown inconsistent results in reducing contrast-induced nephropathy. Annals of Internal Medicine

Drug can protect kidneys during CT scans: study  -  Feb 19, 2008
The drug, N-acetylcysteine, can prevent kidney function from being impaired by the iodine-containing dyes, also known as contrast agents, used in scans CBC Montreal,

Meta-analysis: Effectiveness of Drugs for Preventing Contrast ...  -  Feb 18, 2008
Significant subgroup heterogeneity was present only for N-acetylcysteine. No publication bias was discerned. Limitations: All trials evaluated the surrogate Annals of Internal Medicine

Drug can protect kidneys from CT 'dye'  -  Feb 19, 2008
The drug, N-acetylcysteine, can prevent serious kidney damage that can be caused by the iodine-containing "dyes," or contrast agent, doctors use to enhance United Press International

Detoxification Hazards  -  Mar 7, 2008
Glutathione, superoxide dismutase, catalase, beta carotene, vitamin E, selenium, and N -acetylcysteine are substances essential to detoxification. Los Angeles Chronicle,

Amiloride-insensitive Na + and fluid absorption in the mammalian ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
These effects are associated with a decrease in ENaC mRNA levels and can be reversed with N-acetylcysteine (10). Similarly, exposure of FDLE to edema fluid AJP-Lung Physiology (subscription)

Neuroprotective Agents: Eighth International Neuroprotection ...  -  Mar 4, 2008
N-Acetylcysteine Attenuates Arsenite-Induced Oxidative Injury in DRG Explants: PL Chao, YH Chou, CH Yang and Anya MY Lin. - The Effect of Luzindole and Business Wire (press release),

Truths mother told you  -  Feb 16, 2008
This has a chemical constitution similar to the drug acetylcysteine, which acts to thin the mucus in the lungs and is prescribed for respiratory infections. Toronto Star,

Intensive Care of Patients with Acute Liver Failure  -  Feb 29, 2008
Etiology-specific therapy is indicated in several circumstances, such as N-acetylcysteine (NAC), preferably orally, for all acetaminophen overdoses, AAP Grand Rounds (subscription),

Serious renal dysfunction risk after PCI can be predicted  -  Feb 29, 2008
This might include hydrating the patient with sodium bicarbonate and N-acetylcysteine, which may reduce kidney damage by more than 80 per cent, he said, Medicexchange,

Things you thought you knew  -  Feb 25, 2008
For example, it has been determined that the soup releases a certain amino acid which is very close to an existing drug called acetylcysteine, Baruch College The Ticker,

Doubt cast on sodium bicarb defense against contrast nephropathy  -  Feb 4, 2008
...treated with another agent frequently given for renal protection, N-acetylcysteine, or those who received both that agent and sodium bicarbonate. TheHeart.Org,

Diabetes drug 'could save lives'  -  Jan 29, 2008
Kyle Gibson's work at the UHI Department of Diabetes in Inverness has looked at N-acetylcysteine. It is used in hospitals to reverse the effects of BBC News,

'Overdose drug' hope for diabetes sufferers  -  Jan 28, 2008
NHS-funded work has found that N-acetylcysteine can be used to control "sticky" blood, which is common in patients with diabetes and can lead to blood clots Scotsman,

Herbal Medicines for Bronchitis Treatment  -  Jan 31, 2008
An amino acid called N-acetylcysteine not only helps thin mucus but also fortifies your body's defenses, Dr. Brauer explains. You can buy N-acetylcysteine American Chronicle,

ISRAEL - Yissum and Eucalyptus join forces on neurodegenerative ...  -  Jan 9, 2008
Technology transfer company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Yissum, licensed molecule called N-acetylcysteine amide (AD4) to Eucalyptus Ltd. The Israel-Times.com,

Raigmore to pioneer diabetes treatment  -  Jan 29, 2008
The discovery that N-acetylcysteine, which is already used in hospitals to reverse the effects of paracetamol overdoses, can reduce the "stickiness" of Inverness Courier,

Student’s research could help diabetics  -  Jan 28, 2008
Kyle Gibson, a third-year medical student at Edinburgh University, has been carrying out research into the drug N-acetylcysteine, which is mainly used to The Herald,

Yissum and Eucalyptus Sign Licensing Agreement for the Development ...  -  Jan 8, 2008
The molecule, N-acetylcysteine amide (AD4), is an antioxidant for the prevention and treatment of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and other Reuters

NAC Offers Better Results for Children With Liver Failure  -  Jan 9, 2008
...recover faster with a shorter hospital stay, higher incidence of liver recovery, and better survival after transplantation when N-acetylcysteine (NAC) MedIndia,

Innovative method to remove organic pollutants from molluscs found  -  Dec 5, 2007
The method consists in utilising N-acetylcysteine, a substance that is capable of stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione and triggers Fish Update,

Keep healthy this winter  -  Dec 18, 2007
These include Echinacea, NAC (N-acetylcysteine), Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, zinc, garlic and a product called Macroforce, which is an extract from Zanesville Times Recorder,

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Lays Out New Treatment Guidelines  -  Nov 15, 2007
...dnase (dornase alfa), hypertonic saline inhalation, anti-inflammatory agents, macrolide antibiotics, the use of bronchodilators and N-acetylcysteine. Newswise (press release)

Guidelines Issued for Cystic Fibrosis  -  Nov 15, 2007
Evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against use of inhaled or oral N-acetylcysteine to improve lung function and reduce exacerbations (level of Medscape (subscription)

AASLD: Amino Acid Derivative Improves Survival in Early Stage ...  -  Nov 5, 2007
Explain to interested patients that, if administered as soon as possible, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) may improve chances of survival in the event of MedPage Today,

Fai Poon's profile  -  Nov 5, 2007
Morley J. The antioxidants alpha-lipoic acid and N-acetylcysteine reverse memory impairment and brain oxidative stress in aged SAMP8 mice. Nature.com (subscription),

N-Acetylcysteine May Lower CIN Risk  -  Sep 18, 2007
ADMINISTERING N-acetylcysteine (NAC) prior to cardiac catheterization may protect patients from contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), according to a Canadian Renal and Urology News,

Synta reawakens 40 year old anticancer mechanism  -  Oct 1, 2007
For example, if the drug is given alongside antioxidants (such as NAC, N-AcetylCysteine), no extra Hsp70 is produced and the cells survive as normal. In-PharmaTechnologist.com,

Easing allergies starts with what you eat  -  Sep 25, 2007
...berries, grapes and apples), which acts like an antihistamine, and reduces inflammation, and NAC (N-acetylcysteine), which helps thin mucous. Ocala Star-Banner,

BUYINS.NET: ADH, CPWM, DSTI, GMTN, OTIV, PVTB Have Been Removed ...  -  Sep 24, 2007
...which protects against the disabling hearing loss that could often result from treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy drugs; and N-Acetylcysteine, Trading Markets,

Discovery: How Vitamin C Stops 'the Big C'  -  Sep 17, 2007
...high levels of free radicals that can be suppressed by feeding the mice supplements of antioxidants, either vitamin C or N-acetylcysteine, or NAC. Johns Hopkins Gazette,

Adjust font size  -  Sep 15, 2007
...that they both produce very high level of free radicals that can be suppressed by giving one of two antioxidants, vitamin C or N-acetylcysteine (NAC). Associated Content,

One Type Of Antioxidant May Not Be As Safe As Once Thought  -  06 Sep 2007
According to new research at the University of Virginia Health System, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an anti-oxidant commonly used in nutritional and Science Daily (press release)

UVa finds potentially harmful antioxidant  -  Sep 4, 2007
N-acetylcysteine - comparable to 10 times the human dose - developed pulmonary arterial hypertension. More research is needed to determine the threshold at Charlottesville Daily Progress,

Inhibitory effects of N-acetylcysteine on the functional responses ...  -  Aug 10, 2007
...by M Martinez-Losa, et al. Background: Oxidative stress appears to be relevant in the pathogenesis of inflammation in allergic diseases like bronchial ProHealth's ImmuneSupport.com,

New Data Shows Veteran Drug Could Treat Cocaine Dependence  -  Aug 8, 2007
..."We now are working on a large outpatient treatment trial with N-acetylcysteine and hope to have more information on effectiveness and safety in a 'real Medical News Today (press release),

Vitamins May Have Down Side for HIV Patients  -  Aug 22, 2007
The two women and eight men were given supplements of vitamin E (800 IU per day), vitamin C (1000 milligrams daily), and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) (600 PakTribune.com,

Study links body-building antioxidant to hypertension condition  -  Sep 5, 2007
The study examined the effect of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and the results, published in this month's issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, FoodProductionDaily.com,

Increase the Antioxidant Glutathione for Improved Detoxification ...  -  06 Aug 2007
American Chronicle,N-acetylcysteine is known to counter acetaminophen toxicity and was described by Atkuri and is colleagues as “a safe, well-tolerated antidote for

Drugs could prevent hearing loss  -  Aug 2, 2007
Baltimore Sun,So it's not surprising that three of the potentially protective chemicals -- D-methionine, ebselen and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) -- will be tested on military

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Is Cocaine Desire Reduced by N-Acetylcysteine?  -  02 Jul 2007
Am J Psychiatry (subscription)The present pilot study evaluated whether N-acetylcysteine would suppress reactivity to cocaine-related cues in cocaine-dependent humans.

Like an earplug in a pill  -  Jun 29, 2007
Los Angeles Times,So it's not surprising that three of the potentially protective chemicals — D-methionine, ebselen and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) — will be tested on military

People and places  -  Jun 23, 2007
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,...•The Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis is conducting a pilot research study of Oral N-acetylcysteine

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Cardiac mitochondrial bioenergetics, oxidative stress, and aging  -  Jun 11, 2007
AJP - Cell Physiology (subscription)Di PM, Villani G. Tissue-specific changes of mitochondrial functions in aged rats: effect of a long-term dietary treatment with N-acetylcysteine.

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