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People who take immunosuppressive drugs to treat
lupus do not necessarily increase their cancer risk,
according to new research led by scientists at the
Research Institute of the McGill University Health
Centre (RI-MUHC). This landmark study, which was
published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
addresses long-standing fears of a link between
lupus medication and cancer. Systematic lupus erythematosus
(SLE), commonly known as lupus, is an autoimmune disease
in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue such as the
skin, joints, kidneys and the brain, leading to inflammation and lesions.
Previous research has suggested that lupus patients have an increased
risk of developing cancer, particularly lymphoma. Lymphoma is a type
of blood cancer that occurs when cells called lymphocytes, which
usually help protect the body from infection and disease, begin
growing and multiplying uncontrollably, leading to tumor growth.
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In a small pilot study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease,
a team of academic researchers has pinpointed how vitamin D3 and
omega-3 fatty acids may enhance the immune system’s ability to clear
the brain of amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s
disease.
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Rates of hemorrhage for older patients on warfarin therapy are much
higher than rates reported in clinical trials, found a study published in
CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Warfarin, a commonly
used blood thinner, is used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation to
help prevent stroke and blood clots.
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Sunapee High School Class of 1953 reunion
In 1953, eleven seniors graduated from Sunapee High School.
J.D. and Carol Colcord of Warner hosted a 60th high school reunion
at their home on July 20th. Seven alumni from as far away as Utah,
Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts and New Hampshire gathered
together to reminisce about their experiences over the years and
show off grand and great grandchildren photographs. The celebration
included a cook-out and a green and white decorated cake with
the school colors, green and white. A group photograph was taken to
memorialize the event.
Warner man killed in Florida accident
A Warner motorcyclist was killed in Florida last Friday after hitting
a truck that pulled in front of him. The Florida Highway Patrol
reports that a GMC 1500 pickup being driven by Andrew N. Crone,
26, of Bradenton was northbound on U.S. 41 and began turning left
onto 53rd Avenue West, through a solid yellow light. Riding southbound
on his 2000 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Travis L. Podgis,
28, of Warner, N.H., laid his motorcycle onto its side, but could not
avoid striking Crone's truck. Podgis, who was not wearing a helmet,
was thrown from the motorcycle, and later pronounced dead at a
local hospital. Charges are expected to be filed.
Whaleback ski area sold at foreclosure
Whaleback Mountain ski area has been sold at foreclosure
auction to the bank holding the mortgage on the property. As first reported
in the Valley News, Randolph National Bank was the sole bidder,
offering the reserve price of $848,000 for the 154-acre property.
The ski area, which first opened as Snowcrest in 1955, was renamed
in 1968, and closed in March for lack of new investors. Bank officials
say several people are interested in purchasing and reopening the
facility. According to John Schiffman, who tried to raise money to
run the area, Whaleback will be operating again this winter.
Warner sued over civil rights violation?
Warner Selectman Chairman David Hartman recently moved to
go into nonpublic session at 8:15 p.m. under RSA91-A:3 II (e), legal.
In attendance: Chairman Hartman, Selectman Clyde Carson, Selectman
David Karrick, and Town Administrator Jim Bingham. During
the short session Bingham informed the Board about a possible civil
rights claim. No further details are available