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FDA approves xenazine

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about Xenazine, Xenazine (tetrabenazine) is used to treat Patients with Chorea Associated with Huntington's Disease. Includes Xenazine side effects, interactions and indications.

FDA notes 2 betta deaths

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about fda notes2 betta deaths, The FDA plans to strengthen warnings about life-threatening pancreas problems linked to the type 2 diabetes drug Byetta after getting two reports of deaths and four other hospitalizations in Byetta users.

Digitek tablets recalled

Thus, 14 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about digitek tablets recalled, because they may contain a dangerous double dose of their active ingredient, digoxin.

FDA warning cipro may rupture tendons

Thus, 14 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about cipro may rupture tendons, Federal regulators are ordering new warnings on Cipro and similar antibiotics because of evidence the drugs can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

FDA OKs HIV drug viread for hepatitis B

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about The FDA has approved the HIV drug Viread for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults.

New compound stops brain cell degeneration in Alzheimer�s disease?

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about new compound stops brain cell degeneration in Alzheimer�s disease and novel orally administered compound specifically targeted to suppress brain cell inflammation and neuron loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Acid reflux drugs may up fractures

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about Acid reflux drugs may up fractures, Despite their weight, nearly a third of obese people are not at high risk of diabetes or heart disease - but nearly a quarter of normal-weight people are

FDA OKs first generic depakote

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about fda ok first generic depakote The FDA has approved the first generic version of delayed-release depaoke tablets to treat seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraines.

FDA checking for cancer-TNF drug link

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:29:24 +0530

Find the information about checking for cancer-TNF drug link About 30 reports of cancer may be linked to child use of Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, or Cimzia for arthritis, Crohn's, or other diseases.

Narcolepsy drug fights cancer fatigue

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:28:58 +0530

Find the information about Narcolepsy drug fights cancer fatigue, The narcolepsy drug Provigil may help to relieve the debilitating fatigue often experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, new research suggests.

FDA ok new bowel drug Entereg

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:18:18 +0530

Find the information about The FDA has approved a new drug called Entereg to speed up recovery of normal bowel function in hospitalized adults who've had part of their large or small bowel surgically removed.

Brief amnesia after taking levitra?

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:17:42 +0530

Find the information about Brief amnesia after taking levitra The erectile dysfunction drug Levitra is getting a label change noting rare reports of transient global amnesia in men taking the drug.

Antipsychotics in kids may add weight

Thu, 8 May 2008 15:48:57 +0530

Find the information about Antipsychotics in kids may add weight, children who are taking antipsychotic drugs should be regularly monitored for potentially dangerous changes in body fat and lipids, says researchers.

Monthly shot treats schizophrenia

Thu, 8 May 2008 15:48:15 +0530

Find the information about Monthly shot treats schizophrenia, once-a-month shot shows promise for the treatment of schizophrenia. The new drug, called paliperidone palmitate, is an injectable form of the second-generation, or atypical, antipsychotic medication Invega.

Epilepsy drug dilantin may speed bone loss

Wed, 7 May 2008 12:52:33 +0530

Find the information about Epilepsy drug dilantin may speed bone loss Young women taking the epilepsy drug Dilantin may risk bone loss and fracture with long-term use.

FDA panel nixes 'Abuse-Proof' oxycontin

Wed, 7 May 2008 12:51:59 +0530

Find the information about A panel of expert advisors to the FDA took a dim view of efforts by OxyContin's manufacturer to market a new form of the prescription painkiller designed to cut down on tampering and abuse.

Daily aspirin may cut breast cancer risk

Thu, 1 May 2008 05:04:59 +0530

Find the information about Daily aspirin may cut breast cancer risk, Taking daily aspirin may lower women's odds of developing estrogen-sensitive breast cancer, a study shows.

FDA OKs constipation drug for IBS

Thu, 1 May 2008 05:04:19 +0530

Find the information about FDA OKs constipation drug for IBS, the FDA has approved the use of the constipation drug Amitiza to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in women aged 18 and older.

1 in 4 toddlers improperly vaccinated

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:07:44 +0530

Find the information about 1 in 4 toddlers improperly vaccinated, many young children in the United States have been under- or improperly vaccinated, and vaccine coverage rates are lower.

New drug duo helps cut colon cancer risk

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:07:14 +0530

Find the information about new drug duo helps cut colon cancer risk, and prevent colorectal cancer, and the powerful new cancer drug Sutent may slow the progression of liver cancer

FDA eyes bisphenol a concerns

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:21:08 +0530

Find the information about FDA eyes bisphenol a concerns, the polycarbonate plastic chemical, the FDA isn't telling people to avoid bisphenol A.

Novel drug information system may help avoid prescribing errors

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:20:07 +0530

Find the information about novel drug information system may help avoid prescribing errors. many times doctors prescribe drugs due to the lack of knowledge of drug properties, but now a new information system has been developed that will not require physicians to refer to.

Source of contamination in heparin identified

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:28:47 +0530

Find the information about A researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has successfully uncovered the reason behind the deadly contamination in the dosage of common blood thinner, heparin, which has killed

AMA clarifies its stand on clexane's recall

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:28:08 +0530

Find the information about The AMA would like to clarify comments made last Wednesday in the context of the recall of batches of Clexane in Australia.

Vyvanse approved to treat ADHD in adults

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:01:20 +0530

Find the information about Vyvanse approved to treat ADHD in adults, Includes Vyvanse side effects, interactions and indications also says study.

Phosphate-reducing drugs can help prevent heart disease in kidney patients

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:12 +0530

Find the information about Phosphate-reducing drugs can help prevent heart disease in kidney patients according to researchers drugs that reduce phosphate levels can help protect chronic kidney disease patients from heart disease

FDA ok new crohn's disease drug cimzia

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:59:36 +0530

Find the information about The FDA has approved Cimzia, a new drug to treat Crohn's disease in adults who haven't responded to other conventional treatments.

Flu vaccine worst in 10 years

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:59:04 +0530

Find the information about Flu vaccine worst in 10 years, it's been a "moderately severe" flu season, and the lowest-in-a-decade effectiveness of this year's flu shot 44% didn't help.

Seizure drugs ok while breastfeeding?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:08:27 +0530

Find the information about Seizure drugs ok while breastfeeding? Women with epilepsy who wish to breastfeed their children may be able to do so safely without stopping their seizure medications, early results from a landmark study suggest.

Salmonella sickens at least 23

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:08:01 +0530

Find the information about At least 23 people have been diagnosed with salmonella infection that may be linked to recalled Malt-O-Meal unsweetened puffed rice and puffed wheat cereal, says the FDA.

New psoriasis drug passes hurdle

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:27:40 +0530

Find the information about New psoriasis drug passes hurdle, a novel immune-suppressing drug appears to safely and effectively treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Sutent, tykerb may curb liver cancer

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:26:53 +0530

Find the information about Sutent, tykerb may curb liver cancer, Two targeted anticancer drugs - Sutent and Tykerb - show promise for treating people with advanced liver cancer, one of the deadliest types of cancers.

Black cohosh a bust forhHot flashes

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:49:54 +0530

Find the information about Black cohosh a bust forhHot flashes Millions of women have taken black cohosh to reduce hot flashes and other menopause-related symptoms, but the most rigorous study of the herbal supplement ever conducted shows no evidence that it works.

Teens Rx drug abuse is rising

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:48:30 +0530

Find the information about teens Rx drug abuse is rising, abuse of prescription painkillers by American teens is going up, despite drops in most other forms of drug use, a federally funded survey concludes.

FDA ok orencia for juvenile arthritis

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:57:59 +0530

Find the information about FDA ok Orencia for juvenile arthritis, the FDA has approved Orencia as a treatment for moderate to severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).

FDA flags megadose of selenium supplement

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:57:31 +0530

Find the information about FDA flags mega dose of selenium supplement, The FDA has found hazardous levels of the mineral selenium in samples of certain flavors of the recalled dietary supplement products Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula.

Scientists use brain-boosting drugs

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 23:26:47 +0530

Find the information about scientists use brain-boosting drugs, 20% of Nature readers mostly scientists - say they up their mental performance with drugs such as Ritalin, Provigil, and Inderal.

Mumps vaccine good not perfect

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 23:25:07 +0530

Find the information about Mumps vaccine good not perfect The 2006 U.S. mumps outbreak was the biggest in 20 years. High vaccine use checked it and is holding off an ongoing resurgence.

Salmonella risk spurs cereal recall

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:51:50 +0530

Find the information about Because of salmonella risk, Malt-O-Meal is recalling its unsweetened puffed rice and puffed wheat cereals with "Best If Used By" dates ranging from April 8, 2008 to March 18, 2009.

Fish oil may not prevent crohn's relapse

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:50:40 +0530

Find the information about Fish oil may not prevent crohn's relapse, two studies have found that taking omega 3 supplements does not help prevent a relapse of Crohn's disease.

Green tea ingredient slows breast cancer

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:07 +0530

Find the information about green tea ingredient slows breast cancer an antioxidant in green tea may be a powerful weapon against breast cancer

Antibiotic-resistant infections may be beaten by alligator blood

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 23:59:39 +0530

Find the information about Antibiotic-resistant infections may be beaten by alligator blood they might be known for their deadly attacks, but alligators can also be potential lifesavers, for a new study has found that alligator blood could provide a powerful new source.

FDA warns of allergy to denture cleansers

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 23:58:38 +0530

Find the information about FDA warns of allergy to denture cleansers use denture cleansers? The FDA wants to you to make sure you use those products as directed because of a possible risk of allergic reaction.

Schizophrenia drug may help treat alcohol dependence

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 23:58:07 +0530

Find the information about Schizophrenia drug may help treat alcohol dependence, a new study has found that a drug, called Aripiprazole, previously approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, is also beneficial in treating alcohol dependence.

New drugs no better than older ones for schizophrenia

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 23:53:00 +0530

Find the information about that new drugs no better than older ones for schizophrenia, second-generation antipsychotics are no better than the older drug haloperidol in treating a first episode of schizophrenia, a new study shows

Drug-eluting stents safe after heart attack

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 23:52:39 +0530

Find the information about drug-eluting stents safe after heart attack
Drug-eluting stents, the small tubing placed in diseased coronary arteries to keep them open, are more effective than bare-metal stents for heart attack patients, new research shows

Eltrombopag increases blood platelet

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 23:43:53 +0530

Find the information about Eltrombopag increases blood platelet count in hepatitis C patients for patients with hepatitis C, having a low blood platelet count is a frequent complication associated with advanced disease.

Statin drug crestor slows artery plaque

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 23:43:28 +0530

Find the information about Statin drug crestor slows artery plaque, A trial of the statin drug Crestor has been halted early due to "unequivocal evidence" that it reduces heart attacks, strokes, and deaths due to cardiovascular disease in people with no signs of heart disease.

Diabetes drug actos slows artery plaque

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 22:40:42 +0530

Find the information about diabetes drug actos slows artery plaque, The diabetes pill Actos beat out an older diabetes drug, glimepiride, at slowing the buildup of plaque in the heart arteries of people with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Fasting may improve cancer chemotherapy

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 22:39:59 +0530

Find the information about Fasting may improve cancer chemotherapy, fasting prior to cancer chemotherapy treatment may significantly enhance the cancer-killing effects of the drugs while protecting healthy cells from damage.

Sharp debate over HIV vaccine failure

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:39:53 +0530

Find the information about Sharp debate over HIV vaccine failure, The recent failure of the most promising HIV vaccine ever developed has scientists taking stock and wondering where to go next.

Diet, weight drug may curb hypertension

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:39:25 +0530

Find the information about, weight drug may curb hypertension losing weight with a healthy diet or with the weight loss drug Xenical may ease high blood pressure, European researchers report.

Anti-smoking drug chantix linked to suicidal

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:42:32 +0530

Find the information about Anti-smoking drug chantix linked to suicidal, Taking the drug Chantix may be an effective way to stop you from reaching for that pack of cigarettes, but it may end up making you violent.

FDA probes heart risk from 2 HIV drugs

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:42:03 +0530

The FDA is reviewing data on heart attack risk in HIV patients taking the anti-HIV drugs Ziagen and Videx.

Some flu viruses resist drug

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:43:51 +0530

Find the information about that Some flu viruses resist drugs, scientists say they've found influenza B viruses that resist the antiviral flu drugs Tamiflu and Relenza.

FDA ok lyrica as first fibromyalgia drug

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:43:16 +0530

Find the information about FDA ok lyrica as first fibromyalgia drug the FDA has approved the nerve-pain drug Lyrica as the first drug treatment for fibromyalgia.

Cancer cure might be possible with parkinson's drug

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:56:52 +0530

Find the information about Indian researchers at Mayo Clinic have found that the treatment of cancer could be made possible by a drug that is used to treat Parkinson's and other diseases.

Digital patients to replace humans for drug testing

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:56:20 +0530

Find the information about digital patients to replace humans for drug testing scientists have used supercomputing power to create & virtual physiological humans & (VPH) to serve as test subjects for a new HIV drug.

Flu vaccine safe for egg-allergic kids

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:48:56 +0530

Find the information about flu vaccine safe for egg-allergic kids, the flu vaccine can safely be given to kids who have an egg allergy, two new studies suggest.

Ecstasy pills make women get intense highs but worse comedowns

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:48:13 +0530

Find the information about ecstasy pills make women get intense highs but worse comedowns, women who take ecstasy get higher and more intense highs than men, but they also suffer a much harder comedown in the days after

FDA checking on spiriva and stroke

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:51:27 +0530

Find the information about checking on spiriva and stroke, The FDA are investigating a possible increase in stroke risk among patients who use the Spiriva HandiHaler, which is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).

Tongue drops cut bee sting allergy

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:50:54 +0530

Find the information about 'Tongue drops' cut bee sting allergy, taking allergy drops instead of enduring painful shots may someday become an option for people who are allergic to honeybee stings.

Antibiotics no help for sinus cold

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:23:44 +0530

Find the information about that antibiotics no help for sinus cold, If you've had a head cold for 7-10 days, might antibiotics cure your stuffy sinuses? Not likely - just a 1-in-15 chance, researchers find.

FDA panel anemia drugs OK for cancer

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:23:15 +0530

Find the information about FDA panel anemia drugs OK for cancer, according evidence that the drugs increase the risk of dangerous blood clots and death.

drug-for-hepatitis-C-may-also-treat-muscular-dystrophy

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:09:31 +0530

Find the information about Drug for hepatitis C may also treat muscular dystrophy, researchers have cited that an investigational antiviral drug may act as a potential treatment strategy to reduce muscle cell damage in Duchenne and other forms of muscular dystrophy (MD).

Drug strategy to combat Alzheimer's disease revealed

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:08:52 +0530

Find the information about Drug strategy to combat Alzheimer's disease revealed, scientists unveiled the ways by which the overproduction of a pepticide linked with Alzheimer's disease could be inhibited.

Aspirin may lower breast cancer risk

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:29:07 +0530

Find online information about Aspirin may lower breast cancer risk; Regular use of aspirin and possibly other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may reduce breast cancer risk by as much as 20%, studies show.

FDA warns of Tysabri liver risk

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:09:32 +0530

Find the information about FDA warns of tysabri liver risk; The FDA says Tysabri, a drug that treats multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease, is getting a new warning about possible liver risks..

Drugs derived from cannabis can help to quit smoking

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 23:22:39 +0530

Find the information drugs derived from cannabis can help to quit smoking, now smokers trying to quit smoking in the near future with the help of cannabis-based medicines.

Hypertension vaccine in the works

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 23:22:14 +0530

Find the information about hypertension vaccine in the works, european scientists are working on a vaccine for high blood pressure; so far, the vaccine looks safe in a preliminary study.

Drug donepezil may reduce sleep disturbances in alzheimer's patients

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:10:04 +0530

Find the information about Drug donepezil may reduce sleep disturbances in alzheimer's patients, Donepezil is a common drug used to treat the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Effective drug developed to treat toxoplasmosis

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:09:24 +0530

Find the information about effective drug developed to treat toxoplasmosis, A new drug known as JPC-2056 developed by the researchers and also found to be very effective in the treatment of toxoplasmosis.

Oral drops cut kids' asthma symptoms

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:10:29 +0530

Find the information about oral drops cut kids' asthma symptoms, an oral alternative to allergy shots shows promise for the treatment of children with allergic asthma, a review of the research shows.

Banned drug thalidomide shows promise for recurrent ovarian treatment

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:10:00 +0530

Find the information about Banned drug thalidomide shows promise for recurrent ovarian treatment, thalidomide, a drug banned in the 1950s for causing birth defects, is showing promise as a safe and effective treatment for women with recurrent ovarian cancer.

Stronger psychiatric warning on tamiflu

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:21:45 +0530

Find the information about stronger psychiatric warning on tamiflu, the flu drug Tamiflu now has a stronger warning about rare reports of delirium and abnormal behavior leading to self-injury, and, in some cases, death.

Beating belly bulge with drugs?

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:21:03 +0530

Find the information about beating belly bulge with drugs? Scientists are developing drugs that stop the belly from bulging to make room for food; the drugs target two proteins in the stomach wall.

Tamoxifen may help treat bipolar mania

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:37:46 +0530

Find the information about tamoxifen may help treat bipolar mania, tamoxifen, a widely used breast cancer drug, appears to help treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder.

ADHD drugs substance abuse not linked

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:37:19 +0530

Find the information about ADHD drugs substance abuse not linked, a ten-year study shows no link between childhood stimulant use for ADHD and later substance abuse.

3 FDA approves generic versions of HIV drug

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:28:39 +0530

Find the information about The FDA has approved the first generic versions of the AIDS drug Retrovir (zidovudine) for sale. The approvals include a generic version of the drug for kids.

More death risks in amgen's anti-anemia drugs

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:27:47 +0530

Find the information about that more death risks in amgen's anti-anemia drugs, It is not good news for those who consume Amgen and Johnson & Johnson's anti-anemia drugs. An increased rate of deaths via blood clot is found out in a study done on this.

FDA warns of tysabri liver risk

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:56:53 +0530

Find the information about FDA warns about of tysabri liver risk, a drug that treats multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease, is getting a new warning about possible liver risks.

Orphan drug for treatment of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS)

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:56:11 +0530

Find the information about a new drug Orphan drug for treatment of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS), Arcalyst (rilonacept) is used to treat Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes. Includes Arcalyst side effects, interactions and indications.

All baxter heparin recalled

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:40:21 +0530

Find the information about baxter heparin, Baxter has recalled all of its heparin products. But there's no shortage - heparin maker APP has upped production of the blood thinner.

4-in-1 Vaccine ups child seizure risk

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:39:35 +0530

Find the information about 4-in-1 Vaccine ups child seizure risk, ProQuad, Merck's 4-in-1 measles-mumps-rubella-chickenpox vaccine doubles kids' seizure risk compared to separate MMR and chickenpox shots.

FDA approves new drug simcor

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:03:24 +0530

Find the iinformattion about drug that FDA approves new drug simcor also getting information about Simcor Indications, & important safety information about simcor, includes Simcor side effects, interactions and indications.

All kids should get flu vaccine

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:02:45 +0530

Find the information about all kids should get flu vaccine, every child age 6 months to 18 years should get an annual flu vaccination, and says the CDC's immunization advisory panel.

Drug resistant strains of tuberculosis

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:40:05 +0530

Find the information about drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis have been recorded at their highest rates ever around the globe amid shortages in funding needed to combat the disease, the World Health Organization

FDA approves new drug moxatag

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:39:21 +0530

Find the information about drug FDA approves new drug moxatag, get Moxatag information from epsdrugs.com, Moxatag is the name of a new once-daily amoxicillin product for pharyngitis and tonsillitis following strep throat.

Avastin approval by US FDA triggers controversy

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:56:21 +0530

Find the information about The US FDA's nod for breast cancer drug Avastin has triggered off a controversy, many questioning the parameters used.

Oncothyreon's PX-478 is effective in human lung cancer

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:55:44 +0530

Find the information about Oncothyreon's PX-478 is Effective in Preclinical Model of Human Lung Cancer

Avastin OK'd for advanced breast cancer

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:36:42 +0530

Find the information about Avastin drug OK'd for advanced breast cancer,
The FDA has approved the drug Avastin for use with chemotherapy for advanced metastatic breast cancer that is HER2 negative.

'Vacuum' device is a clot buster

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:36:08 +0530

Find the information about 'Vacuum' device is a clot buster, that a tiny vacuum-cleaner-like device can help stroke patients when standard clot-busting drugs fail, researchers report.

Cardiac surgery drug aprotinin linked to higher death risk

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:30:22 +0530

Find the information about that Cardiac surgery drug aprotinin linked to higher death risk, A study conducted by researchers on controversial cardiac surgery drug Aprotinin, has discovered that it increases death rates and damages kidney function.

Xyntha a new hemophilia treatment

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:10:31 +0530

Find the information about new drug Xyntha a hemophilia treatment, Xyntha gets FDA approval for treatment of hemophilia treatment and also get information Xyntha for patients with rare blood-clotting

Lyrica as 1st fibromyalgia drug

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:23:43 +0530

Find the information about Lyrica as 1st fibromyalgia drug, The FDA has approved the nerve-pain drug Lyrica as the first drug treatment for fibromyalgia.

Stroke patients often skip medication

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:23:08 +0530

Find the information about Stroke patients often skip medication, hundreds of thousands of stroke patients may be placing themselves at increased risk of another stroke simply by not taking their medication as directed.

Pot drug may cut fibromyalgia pain

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:39:02 +0530

Find the information about Pot drug may cut fibromyalgia pain, Nabilone, a pain drug based on marijuana's active ingredient, may ease fibromyalgia pain, according to a preliminary study.

New drug can help alcoholics overcome addiction

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:36:00 +0530

Find the information about New drug can help alcoholics overcome addiction, a new drug can help alcoholics overcome their addiction by reducing stress-induced cravings, a study released.

Drug fights resistant prostate tumors

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:11:17 +0530

Find the information about Drug fights resistant prostate tumors a novel drug that blocks the production of male hormones anywhere in the body shows promise for curbing the growth of hard-to-treat prostate tumors

Fentanyl pain patch recalled

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:36:29 +0530

Find the indormation abouit Fentanyl pain patch recalled, Duragesic and generic fentanyl pain patches in the 25 microgram/hour (mcg/hr) strength with an expiration date on or before December 2009 are being recalled because of possible overdose risk.

Some flu viruses resist drugs

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:13:37 +0530

Find the information about some flu virus's resist drugs, scientists say they've found influenza B viruses that resist the antiviral flu drugs Tamiflu and Relenza.

Berries good for the heart

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:13:07 +0530

Find the information about berries good for the heart, antioxidant-rich berries may lower blood pressure and raise good cholesterol, a Finnish study shows.

New vaccines to treat stomach flu

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:58:51 +0530

Find the information about how new vaccines to treat stomach flu, researchers at have found that the virus responsible for stomach flu genetically mutates itself, similar to the influenza virus.

New drug option for late-stage breast cancer patients

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:56:18 +0530

Find the information about new drug option for late-stage breast cancer patients a news for advanced breast cancer patients a use in combination with another chemotherapy drug capecitabine

You might not want antibiotics

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:12:55 +0530

Find the information about you might not want antibiotics, most of the time, an antibiotic is the wrong treatment, but patients often took it

HPV vaccine for women aged 19-26?

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:38:12 +0530

Find the information about HPV vaccine for women aged 19-26, A new study, published in the journal Vaccine, recommends that women age 18-26 get the HPV vaccine Gardasil regardless of their background.

FDA probes 4 heparin deaths

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:01:54 +0530

The FDA today announced that Baxter Healthcare has temporarily stopped making multiple-dose vials of the injectable blood-thinning drug heparin due to recent reports of four deaths and other serious reactions.

FDA checks reports of botox risks

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:43:27 +0530

Find the information about FDA checks reports of botox risks, The FDA says it's investigating reports of serious adverse events including death and respiratory failure linked with Botox, Botox Cosmetic, and Myobloc.

Most flu bugs do not match flu vaccine

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:42:29 +0530

Find the information about most flu bugs do not match flu vaccine, As the U.S. flu season soars, the CDC says this year's flu vaccine doesn't match 2 of the 3 main types of flu bugs now in circulation.

Multiple sclerosis drug may cause skin cancer

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 12:43:33 +0530

Find the information about multiple sclerosis drug may cause skin cancer, two multiple sclerosis patients developed malignant melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, soon after starting treatment with Tysabri

Certain drugs for blood pressure also cuts risk of parkinson's

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 12:42:37 +0530

Find the information about certain drugs for blood pressure also cuts risk of Parkinson, people taking a certain type of blood pressure medication called calcium channel blockers may also be lowering their risk of getting Parkinson's disease, according to a study released Wednesday.

Drug mix may tame diabetes heart risk

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:01:19 +0530

Find the information about Drug mix may tame diabetes heart risk,
Blood pressure and cholesterol drugs, taken with blood sugar drugs, may cut heart risks and death risk in type 2 diabetes, a Danish study shows.

Accidental overdose killed heath ledger

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:00:46 +0530

Find the information about accidental overdose killed heath ledger the deadly cocktail of mostly prescription drugs found to have accidentally killed actor Health Ledger includes medications considered safe and effective - but not when taken in combination, experts warn.

Measles vaccine no autism link

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:45:06 +0530

Find the information about measles vaccine no autism link, measles vaccine doesn't cause long-lasting measles infection or raise abnormal immune responses in kids with autism, a new study confirms.

Breakthrough in mice may help to develop new drugs for cold, asthma

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:44:23 +0530

Find the information about breakthrough in mice may help to develop new drugs for cold, asthma, a virologist has achieved a success in infecting mice with the virus that results in the common cold which may speed up the rate at which new drugs are developed.

Anti-smoking pill to be launched next year will carry suicidal warning

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:24:39 +0530

Find the information about Anti-smoking pill to be launched next year will carry suicidal warning, Packs of Champix tablets will contain extra information warning that some patients have gone through depression, agitation and suicidal thoughts while taking the drug.

Drug cocktail offers long-term barrier against AIDS-related infection

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:23:55 +0530

Find the information about Drug cocktail offers long-term barrier against AIDS-related infection, Front-line combination drug treatment for HIV provides a long-term barrier against AIDS-related infection, according to a study released.

6 Genes linked to frequent cold sores

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:42:47 +0530

Find the information about 6 Genes linked to frequent cold sores, researchers have identified six genes that may make frequent outbreaks of cold sores more likely.

Suicide risk from 11 epilepsy drugs

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:42:16 +0530

Find the information about The FDA warns that 11 epilepsy drugs double a person's risk of suicidal behavior or thoughts - although the overall risk remains small.

New HIV drug intelence approved

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:29:39 +0530

Find the information about New HIV drug intelence approved, the FDA has approved a new HIV drug called Intelence for use with other HIV medications in adults not helped by other antiretroviral drugs.

Drug coated stents are equal

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:28:30 +0530

Find the information about drug coated stents are equal, two different drug coatings keep artery-opening stents from clogging. One works as well as the other, a new study shows.

New debate on some blood pressure drugs

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:33:15 +0530

Find the information about new debate on some blood pressure drugs, researchers say a new analysis questions the preferred use of certain blood pressure medications over diuretics in people with metabolic syndrome.

Promising drug for type 2 diabetics

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:32:34 +0530

Find the information about promising drug for type 2 diabetics, lead researcher on the study of Anti inflammatory drug salsalate , researchre team confirmed that Salsalate can fight type 2 diabetes and may also prevent it.

Pediatric ER trips tied to cold drugs

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:28:38 +0530

Find the information about Pediatric ER trips tied to cold drugs, every year, nearly 7,100 U.S. children younger than 12 go to hospital ERs after taking cough or cold drugs; most cases are accidents, says the CDC.

New no-needle flu vaccine in the works

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:27:40 +0530

Find the information about no-needle flu vaccine in the works, an international team of scientists is working on an under-the-tongue, no-needle flu vaccine; the vaccine shows promise in lab tests on mice.

Cancer and psychiatric drugs find their way

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:50:07 +0530

Find the information about cancer and psychiatric drugs find their way, Traces of cancer and psychiatric drugs have been found in Britain's tap water, a report reveals.

A vaccine against drug addiction

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:49:29 +0530

Find the information about a vaccine against drug addiction, US researchers are working on a cocaine vaccine that could be used in addiction treatment

Drug that enhance re-growth and healing of injured bones found

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:23:18 +0530

Find the information about drug that enhance re-growth and healing of injured bones found, Researchers at the has found that a drug deferoxamine can significantly boost the body's own ability to heal and re-grow injured bones

Bisphosphonates can triple bone necrosis

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:22:33 +0530

Find the information about bisphosphonates can triple bone necrosis, Bisphosphonates, can triple the risk of developing bone necrosis, a condition that can lead to disfigurement and incapacitating pain.

FDA ok tysabri for crohns disease

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:21:46 +0530

Find the information about FDA ok tysabri for crohns disease, The FDA has approved the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri for the treatment of moderate to severe Crohn's disease.

Prilosec may blunt plavix benefit

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:20:29 +0530

Find the information about prilosec may blunt plavix benefit, PPI antacids such as Prilosec prevent gastric bleeds in stent patients on Plavix - but the drugs may block Plavix's anticlot action.

For drug addicts heroin therapy may be affordable and effective

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:38:12 +0530

Find the information about For drug addicts heroin therapy may be affordable and effective, Researchers from Mental Health finds that, Heroin assisted treatment can be feasible and effective for addicts.

Researchers identify alternative to existing smallpox vaccine

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:37:27 +0530

Find the information about Researchers identify alternative to existing smallpox vaccine, Researchers identified a potential alternative to the existing smallpox vaccine that can replace the current biodefense stockpile for this lethal virus.

FDA ok once-daily cialis

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:32:38 +0530

Find the information about FDA ok once-daily cialis, The FDA has approved a daily low dose of the erectile dysfunction (ED) drug Cialis for men who plan more frequent sex.

eyes anemia drugs cancer risk again

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:32:05 +0530

Find the information about that FDA eyes anemia drugs cancer risk again, The FDA is reviewing two more studies on cancer risks from ESA anemia drugs; the drug labels already bear a "black box" cancer warning.

New flu vaccine shows promising results in human trials

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:23:06 +0530

Find the information about new flu vaccine shows promising results in human trials, Scientists have successfully tested a vaccine designed to give lifelong protection against all types of flu, attaining promising results in human trials.

Better meningitis vaccine for infants

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:22:12 +0530

Find the information about Better meningitis vaccine for infants, A new meningitis vaccine protects infants against multiple meningitis strains - not just the single strain in the current infant vaccine.

Fighting antipsychotic weight gain

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:12:00 +0530

Find the information about Fighting antipsychotic weight gain, The diabetes drug metformin - especially with a diet/exercise regimen - reverses the weight-gain side effect of antipsychotic drugs.

Statin drugs may cut cancer risk

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:11:10 +0530

Find the information about Statin drugs may cut cancer risk, People taking cholesterol-cutting statin drugs may be less likely to get cancer, experts note in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Aggressive tendencies cannot be cured with antipsychotic drugs study

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:40:58 +0530

Aggressive tendencies cannot be cured with antipsychotic drugs study, A new study has revealed that antipsychotic drugs may not be the best cure for aggressive tendencies like road rage, domestic violence, head banging.

Atkins like diet can treat epilepsy

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:39:46 +0530

Find the information about Atkins like diet can treat epilepsy, like diet and intranasal delivery of leptin may delay the onset of convulsions.

Researchers work on cocaine vaccine

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:55:21 +0530

Find the information about researchers work on cocaine vaccine, Two Doctors are working on a cocaine vaccine they hope will become the first-ever medication to treat people hooked on the drug. " For people who have a desire to stop using, the vaccine should be very useful.

Now a vaccine against drug addiction

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:54:31 +0530

Find the information a vaccine against drug, addiction about US researchers are working on a cocaine vaccine that could be used in deaddiction treatment.

Study finds missing brain protein to be the cause for autism

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:20:36 +0530

Find the information about study finds missing brain protein to be the cause for autism, Memory have found a missing protein that may be one of the culprits behind autism and other brain disorders and how CASK plays a major role in the development of synapses.

High consumption of peanuts by parents can make Kids allergic

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:19:18 +0530

Find the information about that high consumption of peanuts by parents can make Kids allergic, infants whose parents gorge on peanuts have a higher likelihood of developing allergies to them.

Eltrombopag increases blood platelet count in hepatitis C patients

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:30:58 +0530

Find the information about eltrombopag increases blood platelet count in hepatitis C patients, patients with hepatitis C, having a low blood platelet count is a frequent complication associated with advanced disease.

New ingredient drug to improve maturing skin

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:29:32 +0530

Find the information about new ingredient drug to improve maturing skin, Cosmecueticals beauty aids that reportedly work like prescription drugs, are providing new ways to treat aging skin.

Drug combo halves death risk for severe COPD patients

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:15:04 +0530

Find the information about Drug combo halves death risk for severe COPD patients, obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may find that combining two currently, available medications halves their risk of death within two years as well and improves their overall health status and quality of life, new research.

Aspirin limits prostate cancer therapy

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:33:27 +0530

Find the information about Aspirin limits prostate cancer therapy, Men with prostate cancer may have to quit hormone therapy - upping their death risk - if they take aspirin, a small study suggests.

Common childhood vaccine recalled

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:31:23 +0530

Find the information about Common childhood vaccine recalled, the drug company Merck is recalling about 1 million doses of its haemophilus influenzae vaccine.

Potential target for anti-lung cancer drugs identified

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:27:39 +0530

Find the information about potential target for anti-lung cancer drugs identified, Scientist have found a potential target for anti-lung cancer drugs, by identifying a gene called 14-3-3zeta, which when silenced, doesn't allow lung cancer cells to survive

FDA warns again on fentanyl patches

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:09:25 +0530

Find the information about FDA Warns again on Fentanyl patches, Deaths and life-threatening events have spurred the FDA to issue its second warning about misuse of the painkiller Fentanyl skin patches

Brain response to thirst of older and younger adults

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:09:25 +0530

Find the information about Brain response to thirst of older and younger adults, a positron-emission tomography (PET) study has revealed that the response of the brains of older and younger adults is different to thirst.

Carbon monoxide a winter killer

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:46:42 +0530

Find the information about carbon monoxide a winter killer, carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds of Americans each year, most often in the winter. The elderly are at particular risk.

Study finds parents natural tendency to favor older siblings

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:09:25 +0530

Find the information about natural tendency to favor older siblings, nearly every parent denies favoring one kid over the other but a new study has suggested that they instinctively favor the oldest child.

Fragile X syndrome gene fix?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:46:42 +0530

Find the information about Fragile X syndrome, linked to autism, may be eased by targeting a gene that makes the protein mGluR5, experts note in the journal Neuron.

FDA panel backs tougher warning on asthma drugs for kids

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:09:25 +0530

Find the information about FDA panel backs tougher warning on asthma drugs for kids, Administration advisory panel urged that stronger label warnings focused on children be added to the packaging for Sere vent and Adair, two widely used asthma drugs.

Overlooked mutation can spur HIV drug resistance

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:46:42 +0530

Find the information about Overlooked mutation can spur HIV drug resistance; One in 10 HIV-infected, people receiving drug treatment harbors a hidden genetic mutation that renders certain strains of the virus more resistant to antiretroviral medications.

Panel ease kids' tamiflu drug warning

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:09:25 +0530

Find the information about panel-ease-kids-tamiflu-drug-warning, FDA advisors urged the agency to consider weakening warnings suggesting that the flu drug Tamiflu could play a role in severe psychiatric reactions in children.

Electrical stimulation of auditory cortex in brain could reduce ringing in ears

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:46:42 +0530

Find the information about electrical-stimulation-of-auditory-cortex-in-brain-could-reduce-ringing-in-ears, electrical stimulation of auditory cortex in brain, using a patch placed under the scalp, could reduce ringing in ears.

FDA nexium prilosec ok for heart

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:46:42 +0530

Find the information about FDA nexium prilosec ok for heart, the FDA confirms that it sees no likely link between heart risks and the long-term use of the GERD drugs Prilosec and Nexium.

FDA panel says cold drug is effective

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:46:42 +0530

Find the information about cold-drug-is-effective, Phenylephedrine, a widely-sold cold drug, appears to be effective in relieving runny nose and other cold symptoms in adults and children over 12, an FDA panel concludes

Stronger warnings urged on asthma drugs

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:46:17 +0530

Find the information about asthma drugs, about an advisory panel recommended stronger warnings for a pair of popular asthma drugs, saying they should alert doctors and patients that the drugs could increase risks of dangerous side effects in children

Parents halting kid's cough, cold drugs

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:44:19 +0530

Find the information about Parents halting kid's cough, cold drugs. A third of parents of kids younger than 6 say they've stopped giving their kids over-the-counter cough and cold drugs, a new poll shows`

FDA approves Zyrtec for nonprescription use in adults and children

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:21:46 +0530

Find the information about U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA has approved tablet, chewable tablet, and syrup formulations of Zyrtec (cetirizine HCl) for nonprescription use.

FDA issues early communication for Chantix

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:21:45 +0530

Find the information about Chantix drug, FDA is evaluating post marketing adverse event reports for Chantix (varenicline), a prescription medicine to help adults stop smoking.

ED Drugs get hearing loss warning

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:31:12 +0530

Find the information about ED Drugs, The erectile dysfunction drugs Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra and the pulmonary artery hypertension drug Revatio will get a new label warning of the potential risk of sudden hearing loss.

Stay-Awake drug Provigil

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:31:10 +0530

Find the information about Stay-Awake drug Provigil, The prescription stay-awake drug Provigil will get new warnings about life-threatening rash, other serious hypersensitivity reactions, and psychiatric symptoms.

Pain relievers 101: How much is too much?

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:26:58 +0530

Find the information about Analgesics, Analgesics is medicines that reduce pain, Anti-inflammatory medications reduce both pain and inflammation, Let’s take a detailed look at some of the..

FDA advisers back stronger flu drug warnings

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:02:32 +0530

Find the information about FDA advisers back stronger flu drug warnings, U.S health advisers recommended stronger warnings on the labels of flu drugs, The committee of outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration decided that prescribing...

FDA: Flu drugs affecting kid’s behavior

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:48:03 +0530

Find the information about Flu drugs affecting kid’s behavior, Government health regulators recommended adding label precautions about neurological problems seen in children who have taken flu drugs made by Roche and GlaxoSmithKline.

Reduced Serotonin levels make women and men respond differently

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:48:03 +0530

Find information on reduced serotonin levels, women and men respond differently to manipulation of serotonin levels, a biochemical whose reduced transmission has been implicated in major depressive disorder (MDD), a common mental disorder.

Diabetes drug Avantia boosts heart risks

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:52:33 +0530

Find information on diabetes drug avantia, it is used by millions of diabetics to control blood sugar, greatly increases their risk of heart attack and heart failure.

Doctor gives fatal insulin dose

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 11:41:20 +0530

Find information on insulin, insulin dose, facts about insulin treatment and various other insulin injections used for treatment.

Actelion says trial drug significantly improves sleep

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:11:37 +0530

Find information on drug which is used to improve sleep, almorexant drug, one of a new class of potential sleep drugs called orexin receptor antagonists, was shown to restore sleep when tested on 147 insomniacs.

FDA approves Human Thrombin for topical use in surgery

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:37:52 +0530

Find information on blood-clotting protein used to help control bleeding during surgery, Evithrom is indicated as an aid to stop oozing and minor bleeding from capillaries and small veins and when control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques is ineffective or impractical.

Sedatived drug counteracts cocaine-induced symptoms

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:40:42 +0530

Find information on a sedative medication, Dexmedetomidine is used by anaesthesiologists, counteracts the effects of cocaine on the human cardiovascular system, including lowering the elevated heart rate and blood pressure.

Antioxidants no magic bullet for heart disease in women

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:21:57 +0530

Find information on anti oxidants, antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C, E and beta-carotene don't prevent heart disease in high-risk women,anti oxidants are clearly not the magic bullet for heart disease prevention

Warfarin trumps aspirin in preventing stroke in elderly

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:57:07 +0530

Find information on Warfarin and aspirin, the largest study ever of its kind finds the clot-preventing drug warfarin to be more effective than aspirin in preventing strokes in older people with the abnormal heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.

Costly clot drug stems joint woes in hemophiliacs

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:57:07 +0530

Find information on costly clot drug and hemophilia,Regular infusions of a protein called factor VIII can prevent joint problems in boys who lack it because they suffer severely from the bleeding disease hemophilia.

Xolair Gets Black Box Warning

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:57:07 +0530

Find information on asthma drug Xolair, the asthma drug Xolair has a new "black box" warning about severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

Zinc Lozenges not Effective in Treating Colds

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 13:09:47 +0530

Zinc Lozenges is not effective in treating cold, chronic zinc intake of greater than 40 mg/day can lead to malfunctioning of the immune system and chronic fatigue.

Mild Drug Offers Hope in Treating Severe Alzheimer's

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:24:16 +0530

Find information on alzheimers drug donepezil, donepezil initially used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease improved the memory and global function of people with severe Alzheimer's disease.

Rash means cancer drug Tarceva is working

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:33:05 +0530

Find information on cancer drug tarceva, the development of a skin rash in patients with pancreatic cancer or lung cancer treated with Tarceva is a strong indication that the drug is working.

Marijuana may increase psychosis risk

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:27:53 +0530

Find information on Marijuana, marijuana seems to increase the chance of becoming psychotic, the new review suggests that even infrequent use could raise the small but real risk of this serious mental illness by 40 percent.

Faster-Acting Antidepressants Closer to Becoming a Reality

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:29:18 +0530

Find information on antidepressants, medication ketamine when used experimentally for depression, relieves symptoms of the disorder in hours instead of the weeks or months it takes for current antidepressants to work.

Newer Breast Cancer Drugs Appear to Boost Life Spans

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:33:33 +0530

Find information on Breast cancer drug, a newer generation of breast cancer medications added months to the lives of patients with the most advanced form of the disease.

Interactions Between Food and Could Lower Drug Costs

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:19:48 +0530

Find information on food and drugs, Exploiting interactions between food and drugs could dramatically lower the rapidly rising costs of several anticancer drugs, and perhaps many other medications.

New Crohn's Disease Drug Shows Promise

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:19:48 +0530

Find information on crohn's disease, a new drug Certolizumab pegol against Crohn's disease may be of real help to people who don't respond well to existing medications.

Alberta covers costly cancer drug

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:29:55 +0530

Find information on oxaliplatin,a drug for colon cancer, it is a drug that makes a significant difference to the outcome of patients with colorectal cancer .

Protein interaction is a drug target for blood clot prevention

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:21:52 +0530

Find information on blood clot prevention, After a blood vessel in injured, platelets cluster together to plug the site of injury in the form of a blood clot (thrombus), Platelet aggregation involves the binding of many molecules to platelet integrin alpha-IIb beta 3, and blockade of this binding is effective in the prevention of blood clots.

Anti-obesity drug might also lower cholesterol

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:38:41 +0530

Find information on anti-obesity drug, the anti-obesity drug rimonabant may also reduce liver damage and improve cholesterol levels.

New drug fights tough-to-treat prostate cancer

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:50:15 +0530

Find information on prostate cancer, the experimental drug abiraterone, which prevents testosterone production anywhere in the body, may reduce blood levels of the prostate cancer marker prostate-specific antigen (PSA) by half.

U-turn over asbestos cancer drug

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:47:02 +0530

Find information on asbestos cancer drug, NHS drugs advisers have reversed their proposal to block a drug for people with asbestos-related cancer.

New Combo Drug Therapies Prove Effective Against HIV

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:29:39 +0530

Find information on HIV/AIDS, two antiretroviral drugs etravirine and darunavir are used in combination are successful in controlling drug-resistant HIV/AIDS after six months of treatment.

FDA OK's Generic, OTC Versions of Foot Fungus Drug

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:22:46 +0530

Find information on foot fungus drug Lamisil, Lamisil tablets are prescribed to treat nail fungus infection. These infections occur when fungus grows under the nails of fingers and toes.

A drug that erases bad memories

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:05:37 +0530

Find information on the drug that erases bad memories, researches are working on amnesia drug that blocks or deletes bad memories.

Statin: The worrying wonder drug

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 11:38:53 +0530

Find information on statin drug, statins should be prescribed to people with a 20 per cent risk of developing heart disease.

Study Compares Drugs to Delay Preterm Birth

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:34:09 +0530

Find information on magnesium sulfate,the largest study of its kind has found that magnesium sulfate, the drug traditionally used to delay preterm labor, has more side effects than nifedipine, a newer treatment.

Antidepressants not big risk for defects

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:45:27 +0530

Find information on anti depressants,newborns face little risk of birth defects from anti depressants taken by many women early in pregnancy.

'Insulin pill' hope for diabetes

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:26:19 +0530

Find information on diabetes,insulin pill is hope for diabetes and diabetes patients may soon be able to take a pill to control their condition instead of repeated injections.

Hepatitis B drug a threat to those with HIV

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:17:50 +0530

Find information on HIV, Patients infected with both hepatitis B and HIV should not take the hepatitis-fighting drug Baraclude on its own.

Long-term use of Psoriasis drug called safe

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:17:50 +0530

Find information on Psoriasis drug, patients who used the psoriasis drug Enbrel for more than a year had no more adverse effects than patients taking a placebo.

Stroke drug may also help with frostbite

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:22:20 +0530

Find information on stroke drug which is also helpful with frostbite, an anti-clotting drug used to treat strokes and heart attacks can also restore blood flow to frostbitten fingers and limbs, greatly reducing the need for amputation.

FDA OKs blood pressure drug

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:20:05 +0530

Find information blood pressure drug,The FDA has approved Letairis to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. The condition causes continuous high blood pressure in the arteries that carry oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs

River blindness may resist drug

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:40:20 +0530

Find information on blindness,the parasite that causes river blindness, a crippling disease endemic in Africa, may be developing resistance to the one drug used to treat it.

Panel rejects new weight-loss drug

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:42:01 +0530

Find information on weight loss drug, federal health advisers unanimously rejected a weight-loss drug Wednesday after hearing testimony that it increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, even in patients without a history of depression.

Drugs may Help Turn on Gene Switched Off in Cancer

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:42:00 +0530

Find information on cancer drug,tumours are not the same from one person to the next, and even the cells within a single tumour are not the same. Giving a single drug or drug combination to 500 people is setting ourselves up for failure, much like a one-size-fits-all clothing store would never succeed

Antipsychotic drugs raise death rates in elderly

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:36:42 +0530

Find information on antipsychotic drugs, they raise death rates among elderly people, who are sometimes given them when their behavioral problems become too much for doctors or families to handle.

Genentech's Avastin drug helps modestly in lung cancer

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 11:41:50 +0530

Find information on avastin cancer, adding avastin drug to a certain chemotherapy regimen produced a modest improvement in a measure of survival of people with an advanced form of lung cancer.

Anemia drug study review shows increase health risk

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 11:21:23 +0530

Find information on anemia drug, anemia drugs used with cancer treatments showed that they increase risk of death and blood clots.

FDA clears critical therapeutics asthma drug

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 11:21:22 +0530

Find information on asthma treatment,t he FDA has approved Critical Therapetics' asthma treatment Zyflo CR extended-release tablets,Zyflo CR and Zyflo (zileuton tablets) are the only FDA-approved leukotriene synthesis inhibitors for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children.

Women warned on iron overdose

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:08:57 +0530

Find information on iron overdose, healthy pregnant women should think twice before taking iron supplements, who have linked high doses to blood pressure problems.

FDA approves new kidney cancer drug

Thu, 31 May 2007 14:04:17 +0530

Find information on kidney cancer drug , The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave its approval to a new drug called Torisel (temsirolimus) for treating renal cell carcinoma, a type of advanced kidney cancer.

Anti-obesity drug claims disputed

Wed, 30 May 2007 11:50:13 +0530

anti-obesity drug offers benefits outside those associated with weight loss,rimonabant (brand name Acomplia) has been described as the new wonder slimming drug.

Antibiotics highly effective for treating Lyme Disease

Tue, 29 May 2007 12:20:34 +0530

Antibiotics are highly effective for treating nervous system Lyme disease. However, there is no compelling evidence that prolonged treatment with antibiotics has any benefit in treating symptoms that persist in various standard therapy.

Drug-resistant staph infections spread

Tue, 29 May 2007 12:20:33 +0530

Drug-resistant staph infections have spread to the urban poor,the superbugs, first seen mainly in hospitals and nursing homes, have turned up recently among athletes, prisoners and people who get illegal tattoos.

Weight loss pill not magic bullet

Mon, 28 May 2007 13:33:11 +0530

You won't lose weight in your sleep or shed pounds while eating anything you want - that's the sobering message from the maker of a weight loss pill poised to hit shelves next month.

Seizure drug trials sought at children

Mon, 28 May 2007 13:33:10 +0530

Children's Hospital Boston wants to participate in a clinical trial comparing two drugs commonly given to children suffering life-threatening seizures, but because treatment must start within five minutes of the child's arrival in the emergency room, parental consent will not be obtained until after one of the medications is given.

New treatment for common genital infection

Fri, 25 May 2007 12:11:51 +0530

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tindamax (tinidazole) to treat bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most common vaginal infection among women of childbearing age.

FDA study said to show Avandia risk

Fri, 25 May 2007 12:11:50 +0530

Find information on avandia,the diabetes pill avandia confirms the heart risks and heart attacks might be linked to its use since it came on the market eight years ago.

Certain painkillers may negate heart benefits of HRT

Thu, 24 May 2007 11:06:51 +0530

Women who take a certain type of non steroidal anti-inflammatory pain killer may cancel out any benefit their heart gets from also taking hormone replacement therapy.

Fingerprint instead of blood sample to detect drugs and diseases

Tue, 22 May 2007 12:10:46 +0530

fingerprints to reveal drug and doping transgressions and to diagnose diseases, its now able to use specific antibodies to differentiate between the fingerprints of smokers and nonsmokers.

Drug eluting nanostructured coatings enable targeted drug therapy for orthopedic patients

Tue, 22 May 2007 12:10:45 +0530

Nano technology promises yet another advance by delivering therapeutic agents at desired rates exactly where needed in the body.

DNA-damage test could aid drug development

Mon, 21 May 2007 12:48:40 +0530

Researchers have developed a cell culture test for assessing a compound’s genetic toxicity that may prove dramatically cheaper than existing animal tests.

New pill to suppress menstrual bleeding indefinitely

Mon, 21 May 2007 12:47:42 +0530

The FDA is to give its nod for a pill that can enable women to suppress their monthly bleeding indefinitely.

FDA stops short of approving Roche Drug

Sat, 19 May 2007 11:58:14 +0530

Find information on anemia drug, swiss drug maker Roche said Friday federal regulators stopped short of approving its anemia drug that would compete against blockbuster treatments from Amgen and Johnson & Johnson

Aspirin may cut pregnancy complication risk

Fri, 18 May 2007 11:47:58 +0530

Find information on aspirin drug, women at high risk for the pregnancy complication preeclampsia can lower their odds by 10 percent by taking daily aspirin

Genzyme Gaucher disease drug trials show positive results

Fri, 18 May 2007 11:47:57 +0530

Find information on Gaucher disease, Gaucher's disease is a genetic disorder that affects platelets, white blood cells, the spleen, bones, and in Types II and III, the brain. It is the most common lysosomal storage disease.

Smallpox vaccine gets good FDA reviews

Thu, 17 May 2007 11:13:17 +0530

Find information on smallpox vaccine,an experimental smallpox vaccine appears to work nearly as well as an older vaccine in protecting against the deadly virus.

Aspirin a day can keep colon cancer away

Mon, 14 May 2007 12:03:14 +0530

Find information on Bowel or Colon cancer, a daily dose of common pain killer aspirin could cut the risk of getting bowel or colon cancer.

Breast tumour drug target found

Mon, 14 May 2007 12:01:58 +0530

Find information on Breast cancer drugs,Breast cancer is a malignant growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Dementia risk may be reduced by some hypertension drugs

Fri, 11 May 2007 16:16:55 +0530

Find information on hypertension drugs,some high blood pressure medicines like captropril, fosinopril may help to protect older adults from declines in memory and other cognitive function.

The drug improved both our lives

Fri, 11 May 2007 16:16:54 +0530

Find information on Alzheimer's drugs, the NHS's drug watchdog has rejected an appeal from campaigners and charities to widen access to certain Alzheimer's drugs.

Exposure to epilepsy drug depakote during pregnancy

Wed, 9 May 2007 12:47:17 +0530

Find information on epilepsy drug,exposure to epilepsy drug depakote during pregnancy can increase risk of mental defects in newborns.

Diabetes drug boosts chemo's effectiveness

Tue, 8 May 2007 11:26:34 +0530

Find information on diabetes drug,the diabetes drug rosiglitazone (brand name Avandia) dramatically increases the potency of platinum-based cancer drugs.

Promising drug fails to improve COPD symptoms

Tue, 8 May 2007 11:26:33 +0530

Information on COPD symptoms,a promising anti-inflammatory drug failed to improve symptoms of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce risk of stroke, heart attack

Mon, 7 May 2007 11:56:27 +0530

Find information on cholesterol-lowering drugs,people whose cholesterol improved after one month on cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins reduced their risk of stroke and heart attack.

Rituximab reduced disease activity in MS patients

Sat, 5 May 2007 12:09:34 +0530

Find information on Rituximab,the drug rituximab reduces disease activity in people with the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Vaccine may protect against CJD

Sat, 5 May 2007 12:09:32 +0530

Information on vCJD,a vaccine that stops mice getting a brain disease similar to BSE in cattle and which may ultimately protect humans against vCJD.

Anti-inflammatory drug fails to improve COPD symptoms

Fri, 4 May 2007 12:43:12 +0530

Information on anti-inflammatory drug ,a promising anti-inflammatory drug failed to improve symptoms of moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, in a large, multi-center trial.

Clot-preventing drug improves heart blood flow after angioplasty

Fri, 4 May 2007 12:43:10 +0530

Information on clot preventing drug,infusing the clot-preventing drug streptokinase improved blood flow in the tiniest heart blood vessels of people who had artery-opening procedures such as angioplasty.

FDA looks to widen antidepressant warnings

Thu, 3 May 2007 12:34:02 +0530

Information on antidepressant,manic depression,symptoms of depression,antidepressant medication etc.

Unexpected heart problems seen in bone drugs

Thu, 3 May 2007 12:34:01 +0530

Information on heart problem,research reports suggest a possible link between two bone-building drugs and irregular heart rhythms in a small number of women who take the medicine.

Aspirin may increase stroke risk

Wed, 2 May 2007 12:40:52 +0530

Information on aspirin,older people who take aspirin to reduce their risk of stroke may be doing more harm than good.

New drug fails to improve odds for heart failure

Wed, 2 May 2007 12:40:51 +0530

Information on heart failure,a new drug is no more effective at improving the survival rates of people with decompensated heart failure than a widely used medication.

Miracle Drug For MS Sufferers

Tue, 1 May 2007 11:55:59 +0530

Information on multiple sclerosis,multiple sclerosis symptom and there exist a lot of cases of MS sufferers in U.S .

Lymphoma drug failure frustrates experts

Tue, 1 May 2007 11:55:57 +0530

Information on lymphoma,hodgkins lymphoma and symptoms and treatment for lymphoma.The failure of lymphoma drug has frastated experts.

FDA approves product to treat common bleeding disorder

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:42:20 +0530

Information about antibiotic,an antibiotic often used in hospital intensive care units to treat serious staph infections resistant to other medicines may cause a sometimes-fatal bleeding condition.

Arthritis drug undergoes safety check

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:42:19 +0530

Information on arthritis,arthritis drug in the UAE is touted as successor to withdrawn heart-dangerous painkiller Vioxx and FDA has decided not to approve Arcoxia, a Cox-2 inhibitor to treat inflammation of the joints, due to increased cardiovascular risks.

H5N1 vaccine stockpile plan advances

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:58:00 +0530

The fear about an avian flu pandemic, you might think that stocking vaccines to protect humans from the virus ravaging poultry worldwide--H5N1--would be a no-brainer.

Addictive drugs harm brain's natural brake

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:57:59 +0530

A single dose of morphine was found to lower the inhibitions of rats, even after the drug had left their systems, a finding that may help scientists better understand addiction in humans, U.S. researchers said.

FDA approves first generic versions of ambien for Insomnia

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:49:37 +0530

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the first generic versions of Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) immediate-release tablets.

FDA ok's drug for paget's disease

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:49:36 +0530

The FDA has approved a drug called Reclast to treat Paget's disease of the bone.

FDA to consider approval of first CCR5 antagonist against HIV/AIDS

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:27:21 +0530

Information on aids hiv,the FDA considers approval of Pfizer's HIV/AIDS drug Maraviroc for patients already taking other drugs.

U.S. approves 13 generic versions of sleep drug

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:27:20 +0530

Information on sleep drug,U.S. health officials have approved 13 cheaper generic alternatives to Ambien,a blockbuster sleeping pill.

Newer form of heparin better at preventing clots after stroke

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:44:29 +0530

Information on preventing the clots,a newly engineered form of the blood-thinning drug heparin has proven more effective at preventing life-threatening clots in people who suffer strokes than the older version of the drug.

Researchers test treatments for painful mouth ulcers

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:44:28 +0530

Information on mouth ulcers,drug pentoxifylline offers only limited benefit for treating one form of mouth ulcers and a cream commonly used to treat eczema appears effective in treating another kind.

Study urges caution on anemia drug use

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:10:16 +0530

Information on anemia,a flawed Medicare payment plan encourages aggressive use of a risky and costly anti-anemia drug on many kidney dialysis patients.

Cancer patients at high risk of drug interactions

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:10:14 +0530

Information for cancer patients,many cancer patients take drugs to treat their cancer, along with drugs to treat the side effects of cancer therapies and secondary illnesses.

Anti depressants help more kids than they harm

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:22:11 +0530

Information on anti depressants,anti depressants proved to be helpful for the kids and anti depressants are also used to treat anxiety disorder.

Drug shows promise in spinal cord injury treatment

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:22:10 +0530

Information on spinal cord injury,a drug called Cethrin shows promise in treating people with spinal cord injury (SCI).

New drug could cut hepatitis C treatment time

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:08:12 +0530

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc has released early results of a trial on new hepatitis C drug telaprevir that suggest it could significantly reduce the treatment time for the disease.

Experimental cancer drug may not affect heart

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:08:11 +0530

Kosan Biosciences Inc. said new safety data from preclinical and early-stage clinical trials of tanespimycin show that the experimental cancer drug does not affect heart rhythms.

Epilepsy drug with new method of action is safe, effective

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:56:05 +0530

Information on epilepsy drug,a drug retigabine for epilepsy with a new mechanism of action is safe and effective.

Early success with new HIV drug

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:56:03 +0530

Information on HIV drug,early clinical trial results suggest drugs acting on a new HIV target are effective and Integrase-inhibitors work in a similar way to existing HIV drugs, by blocking an enzyme essential for HIV to be able to replicate itself.

CDC recommends new antibiotics for gonorrhea

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:57:25 +0530

Information on antibiotics,antibiotics called cephalosporins should become the sole drug treatment for the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea.

Panel OK's negotiating drug prices

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:57:24 +0530

Information on negotiate drug prices,democratic lawmakers said government negotiations in some cases could lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Rheumatoid arthritis drug may help treat type 2 diabetes

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:07:39 +0530

Information on influenza B medication and use of certain common antiviral drugs during a recent influenza B epidemic showed the development of viruses with partial resistance to the drugs.

New drug shows promise for treating epileptic seizures, bipolar disorder and more

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:07:38 +0530

Information on new drug which is used for treating epileptic seizures, bipolar disorder and neuropathic pain, new drug called Eslicarbazepine (ESL) shows promise as a treatment for epilepsy patients whose symptoms remain uncontrolled with existing medications.

Flu vaccine grown in insect cells

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:18:33 +0530

Information on flu vaccine,flu vaccine grown in insect cells and technique could provide a way to produce vaccine quickly and in volume in the event of a flu pandemic.

Some drug resistance to influenza B medications

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:18:32 +0530

Information on influenza B medication and use of certain common antiviral drugs during a recent influenza B epidemic showed the development of viruses with partial resistance to the drugs.

Gene test 'targets cancer drug'

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:53:04 +0530

Information on cancer drug and various drugs used to fight cancer,growing knowledge about the complexity of breast cancer, including the many variations of how breast cancer cells originate and what stimulates them to grow.

Bladder drug may cause hallucinations

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:53:03 +0530

Information on bladder drug, ditropan for overactive bladders needs stronger cautions about the risk of hallucination and similar problems in children and older patients.

New flu strains 'resisting drugs'

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:42:25 +0530

Information on flu resisting drug,Tamiflu is viewed as the best weapon currently available against a flu pandemic.

Ibuprofen risky for heart patients?

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:42:24 +0530

Information on common pain killer,Ibuprofen may boost heart attack risk by blocking the lifesaving effects of aspirin.

FDA bans unapproved nausea drugs

Sat, 7 Apr 2007 11:51:18 +0530

Information on nausea drug,nausea vomiting diarrhea,cause of nausea vomiting,treatment of nausea and vomiting and the FDA has banned the unapproved nausea drug.

Biologic drug approved to prevent hepatitis B in liver recipients

Sat, 7 Apr 2007 11:51:17 +0530

Information on hepatitis B,immune-compromised liver transplant recipients who have already been exposed to hepatitis B are at increased risk of re-infection from the virus.

Drug cuts 'off' time for Parkinson's patients

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 11:54:57 +0530

Information on Parkinson's disease:symptoms of Parkinson's disease,causes of Parkinson's disease and various medications used for Parkinson's disease.

Mice study raises memory drug hope

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 11:54:55 +0530

Information on memory drug,altered gene - which normally increases the levels of a natural memory-blocking protein - could be a target for new treatments for diseases, such as Alzheimer's.

New AIDS drug helps patients immune to other medications

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:59:56 +0530

Information on AIDS drug,a new generation of AIDS drugs called antiretrovirals, has allowed many HIV-infected people to live fairly normal lives

Antibiotic combinations could fight resistant germs

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:59:55 +0530

Information on migraine, a new combination pill that includes sumatriptan (brand name Imitrex) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) are used for the treatment of migaine headaches.

Two medications treat migraine better than one

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:38:35 +0530

Information on migraine, a new combination pill that includes sumatriptan (brand name Imitrex) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) are used for the treatment of migarine headaches.

FDA approves combination drug janumet for type 2 diabetes

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:38:34 +0530

Information on type 2 diabetes,a new combination drug called Janumet that combines a new drug and an older drug in a more convenient form for people with type 2 diabetes.

Pneumococcal vaccine helps prevent kids' ear infections

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:06:07 +0530

Information on pneumococcal vaccine,vaccinating children against pneumococcal disease is to guard them against serious diseases such as meningitis, pneumonia and chronic ear infections.

Fewer children taking antidepressants

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:06:05 +0530

Information on antidepressant,children being prescribed antidepressant's appears to have dropped since warnings about suicidal behavior associated with the drugs.

Drug testing youth poses difficulties

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:00:37 +0530

Testing teenagers and young adults for illegal drugs is problematic, as it misses some abusers who cheat and falsely brands others who are taking prescription medication, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

FDA Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Pergolide Products

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:00:36 +0530

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that manufacturers of pergolide drug products, which are used to treat Parkinson’s disease.

New drug free heat treatment helps to control asthma

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:44:24 +0530

Information on heat treatment,a new heat treatment called bronchial thermoplasty can help moderate to severe asthma sufferers control their condition.

Parkinson's drug pergolide withdrawn over heart concerns

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:44:22 +0530

Information on Parkinson's disease drug, pergolide has been removed from the market because it has been linked to heart valve damage in patients.

Anti depressants may not help fight bipolar disorder

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:55:05 +0530

Information on anti depressants,patients with bipolar disorder will gain no treatment benefit by adding an antidepressant to a standard mood stabilizer such as lithium

Drugs for 'good' cholesterol fail test

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:55:03 +0530

Information to prevent heart disease by raising good cholesterol had more setbacks as experimental drugs didn't work and also had safety problems.

Losing sleep over sleep inducing drugs

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:43:26 +0530

Information on sleep disorder,drugs that are intended to treat sleep disorder involve life-threatening allergic reactions.

Drug fails to cut deaths from cardiogenic shock

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:43:25 +0530

Information on drug tilarginine, does not reduce the risk of death for heart attack patients who develop cardiogenic shock.

Drug provides short-term relief of heart failure symptoms

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:35:41 +0530

Information on tolvaptan,the drug tolvaptan may improve some symptoms and signs of heart failure during hospitalization.

Early use of cholesterol drug boosts outcomes after angioplasty

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:35:39 +0530

Information on anti-cholesterol statin drug,for relatively healthy patients and those treated for heart attack.

Alcohol ranked as 'Fifth most harmful drug'

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:08:37 +0530

Information on alcohol,side effects of alcohol,risk of alcohol and alcohol could be as dangerous as heroin.

Patient warning on flu drug risks

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:08:35 +0530

Information on flu drug risks,antiviral Tamiflu must carry extra warnings for patients following reports of possible side effects, including suicide.

New study weighs benefits of Epilepsy Drugs

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:18:25 +0530

Information on epilepsy,valproate should be the drug of first choice for patients with generalized and unclassifiable epilepsy.

Scientists tout new drug rankings

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:18:24 +0530

Information on drug rankings,the new ranking system places alcohol and tobacco in the upper half of the league table, ahead of cannabis and several class A drugs such as ecstasy.

Insomnia drug can improve brain function

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:52:56 +0530

Information on zolpidem, a drug normally used to treat insomnia, temporarily improved brain function in a patient suffering from akinetic mutism,a condition in which the person is alert but cannot speak or move.

Antibiotics too often prescribed for sinus woes

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:52:54 +0530

Information on antibiotics,U.S. doctors are consistently over prescribing antibiotics for sinus infections,but even the physician who led the research doesn't see how the problem can be eliminated.

Unique blood disorder drug, Eculizumab, Approved By FDA

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:19:45 +0530

Information on blood disorder drug,Soliris (eculizumab), an orphan Drug, for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a very rare blood disorder.

Older TB vaccines work better

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:19:43 +0530

Information on TB vaccines,older versions of the BCG vaccine may be better at preventing cases of tuberculosis than more commonly used modern vaccines.

Blood pressure drugs may fight lung cancer

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:39:23 +0530

Information on blood pressure drugs,drugs commonly used to control high blood pressure may also shrink lung tumors.

Viagra drug may help to improve exercise capacity in pulmonary fibrosis patients

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:39:22 +0530

Information on viagra drug,viagra may help patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable disease characterized by progressive scarring in the lungs, which often leads to a lung transplant.

Warning on child heart drug doses

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:25:55 +0530

Information on child heart drug,Children with congenital heart failure may be at risk from discrepancies in doses of a heart drug designed for adults.

FDA says pills can cause sleep-driving

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:25:54 +0530

Information on sleep driving,all prescription sleeping pills may sometimes cause sleep-driving,it's a more complicated version of sleepwalking.

FDA ok's new drug for advanced breast cancer

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:27:17 +0530

Information on breast cancer drug,treatments available for patients who have progression of their breast cancer after treatment with some of the most effective breast cancer therapies available.

Women benefit less from clot-busting stroke drug

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:27:15 +0530

Information on clot-busting stroke drug,women who suffer strokes are much less likely than men to benefit from treatment with the powerful clot-dissolving drug known as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA).

Statin drugs and risk of advanced prostate cancer

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:26:39 +0530

Statins are commonly prescribed agents to lower cholesterol and the associated risks of vascular events. Statins are also known to have proapoptotic and antimetastatic effects in cancer.

Beta carotene pills may not save vision

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:26:37 +0530

Information on vision,beta carotene pills are powerless against a common type of vision loss or blindness among older people.

Breast cancer prevention drugs show additional health benefits

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:56:51 +0530

Information on breast cancer prevention & treatment drugs tamoxifen & raloxifene, used for the treatment of breast cancer ,both tamoxifen and raloxifene belong to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs).

Little is known of drug's safety and effectiveness in children

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:56:49 +0530

Information about drug safety in children and anti-cancer drugs were the least likely to be used off-label.

FDA strengthens information on anemia drug safety

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:16:33 +0530

Information on medicines,medicines for babies and young children frequently contain additives banned from foods and drinks aimed at under-threes.

Child medicine additive concern

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:16:32 +0530

Information on anemia drug safety,the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new safety information and labeling for three drugs used to treat anemia.

Study may alter current views on drug-resistant TB

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 12:21:09 +0530

Most cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in patients being treated for the disease may be caused by new infections,not acquired.

Use of hyperactivity drugs soars

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 12:21:07 +0530

The use of drugs to treat hyperactivity in children has soared worldwide,Symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Erectile dysfunction drugs may trump nitroglycerin for heart protection

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:54:20 +0530

Information on Erectile dysfunction drugs, Erectile dysfunction drugs may be better than nitroglycerin in protecting the heart from damage before and after a severe heart attack.

Lipitor approved for additional uses

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:54:18 +0530

Pfizer's anti-cholesterol drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) used to reduce users' risks of non-fatal heart attack, fatal and non-fatal strokes and hospitalization for heart failure, and for use in certain types of heart surgery."

FDA approves tekturna for high blood pressure

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 12:02:38 +0530

Information on tekturna (aliskiren) tablets used for the treatment of high blood pressure, or hypertension,causes increased risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, heart failure and death.

New pharmaceutical drug that halts progress of metastatic kidney cancer

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 12:02:37 +0530

Information on pharmaceutical drug known as sunitinib which halts progress of metastatic kidney cancer,treatment for kidney cancer of a metastatic nature has been based solely on immunotherapy.

Drug-enriched salt could prevent devastating tropical disease

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:33:23 +0530

Information on drug enriched salt which is used to prevent devastating tropical disease,the disease called lymphatic filariasis wreaks havoc on millions of people by causing their limbs and genitals to fill with fluid and swell monstrously the symptom commonly known as elephantiasis.

FDA warns migraine medicine makers

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:33:22 +0530

Information on world's largest maker of generic drugs and companies are illegally selling migraine medicines without federal approval.

HIV drug resistance spurred by widely used Hepatitis B drug

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 14:44:02 +0530

Information on an antiretroviral drug widely used to treat hepatitis B liver infections was safe to use on its own in patients co-infected with HIV.

New super-thin technology could speed the development of drugs

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 14:44:01 +0530

Information on world's thinnest material to create a new type of technology, which could be used to make super-fast electronic components and speed up the development of drugs.

Antibiotic linked to serious bleeding condition

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:48:11 +0530

Information about antibiotic,an antibiotic often used in hospital intensive care units to treat serious staph infections resistant to other medicines may cause a sometimes-fatal bleeding condition.

New drug hope for HIV patients

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 12:48:10 +0530

Information on HIV,latest HIV drug maraviroc doubles the number of people with undetectable levels of HIV compared to the current treatments.

High blood pressure linked to painkillers

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:57:04 +0530

Men who use painkillers frequently risk higher blood pressure compared to those that do not,medical health care guide provides information about painkillers for blood pressure and the side effects of blood pressure.

Analgesics,Aspirin included,increase Hypertension risk

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:57:03 +0530

Analgesics --including aspirin -- significantly increased the risk of new onset hypertension in men,medical health care guide also provide information about causes of hypertension.

A chemotherapy drug packs a one-two Punch

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:16:11 +0530

Radiation therapy and various forms of chemotherapy were all thought to be equal treatment for cancer or tumors,breast cancer chemotherapy,breast cancer chemotherapy

Conventional wisdom on drug-resistant tuberculosis may be overturned

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:16:08 +0530

A study suggests that the majority of cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) among patients undergoing treatment for the disease may be due to new infections,pulmonary tuberculosis,mycobacterium tuberculosis, preventing tuberculosis.

Drug safety recommendations lack scientific evidence

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:03:35 +0530

During the past several years, there has been a perceived drug safety crisis in the United States. The Institute of Medicine (IOM), recently released its final recommendations for reforming the U.S. drug safety system.

Drug may counteract down syndrome

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:03:21 +0530

Researchers may have finally found a drug candidate for reducing the mental retardation caused by Down syndrome, which afflicts more than 350,000 people in the U.S.

Smoking alters brain 'like drugs'

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:53:17 +0530

Smoking cigarettes causes the same changes to the brain as using illicit drugs like cocaine.

Anti-seizure drug calms irritable kids

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:53:15 +0530

Treatment with the anti-seizure drug gabapentin may improve the irritability seen in certain children with neurologic impairments.

An aspirin a day keeps heart disease away

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:25:08 +0530

Almost all women are at risk of heart disease and doctors should consider prescribing a daily aspirin for them.

Herpes treatment helps infected women also fight HIV

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:25:07 +0530

Levels of HIV come down in HIV-positive women who are also infected with herpes simplex and are being treated for it with the antiviral drug valacyclovir.

FDA mandates stronger warning on asthma drug xolair

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:07:18 +0530

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told the manufacturer of an injected asthma drug to add the strongest warning possible to the medication's label.

ADHD drugs need better warnings on heart,psychiatric risks

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:07:14 +0530

U.S. health officials told manufacturers of all drugs used to treat attention-deficit hyper activity disorder that they must develop patient medication guides warning of possible cardiovascular and psychiatric risks

Cancer Drug can Extend Survival in Patients With Deadly Brain Tumors

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:30:05 +0530

Avastin, a relatively new type of drug that shrinks cancerous tumors by cutting off their blood supply, can slow the growth of the most common and deadly form of brain cancer.

Vertigo pill is new obesity wonderdrug

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:30:04 +0530

A new pill for obesity helps overweight people shed more than 4lb a week.

Tamoxifen May Affect Women's Eye Health

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:20:30 +0530

Tamoxifen, a drug commonly prescribed to prevent breast cancer recurrence, may cause swelling within the eyes.

Scientists Boost Production of Cheap Malaria Drugs

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:20:29 +0530

Scientists have developed ways of increasing the artemisinin yield from the herb Artemisia annua by specifying optimal growing conditions.

New Drugs Trials Could Slash Treatment Times

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:07:43 +0530

The current incidence and prevalence of tuberculosis are severely straining the capacity of some National Tuberculosis Control Programmes to successfully administer the WHO recommended standard six-month regimen.

Drug Depot In A Tooth

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:05:53 +0530

When were you supposed to take those pills again? And how many? Chronically ill patients are often tired of constantly having to swallow tablets, while those with dementia simply cannot cope.

FDA Issues Notice On RotaTeq Rotavirus Vaccine

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:43:39 +0530

The FDA has issued a public health notice to health professionals and consumers about the rotavirus vaccine RotaTeq.

More Teens Abusing Prescription Drugs

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:43:38 +0530

American teens are cutting back on their use of marijuana, but their abuse of prescription drugs in recent years has stayed the same or increased.

U.S. offers drug makers advice on obesity drugs

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:17:29 +0530

As more Americans struggle with growing waistlines U.S. offers drug makers advice on obesity drugs.

Steroid Drugs Won't Help Most Kids with Kawasaki Disease

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:17:26 +0530

Adding cortico steroid drugs to conventional treatment for a childhood cardiac illness called Kawasaki disease did not make a difference for most patients.

Switching Breast Cancer Drugs Reduces Relapse

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:24:24 +0530

Switching from tamoxifen to exemestane after 2 to 3 years increases disease-free survival and shows a slightly reduced risk of death for women treated for early stage hormone-sensitive breast cancer.

FDA Revises Label Warnings On The Antibiotic Ketek

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:24:22 +0530

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised the label warnings on the antibiotic Ketek, to improve safe use by patients.

Drug Reduces Unscheduled Trips To Doctor For Childhood Asthma Attacks

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:55:13 +0530

Young children with attacks of sporadic, recurring asthma who were treated with the prescription drug montelukast by their parents had fewer unscheduled trips to the doctor

A New Arthritis Drug With Fewer Side Effects

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:55:11 +0530

A study published in the latest issue of the medical journal The Lancet claims that a newer class of drugs has lesser side effects on arthritis.

Vaccinating Against Cervical Cancer

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:22:11 +0530

It has become possible to vaccinate against the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes most cases of cervical cancer.

Combination Of Drugs Should Be Stockpiled To Fight Flu Pandemic

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:22:09 +0530

A combination of antiviral drugs should be stockpiled for use in an influenza pandemic.

Drug czar: Use of illegal drugs is down

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:34:57 +0530

Illegal drug use in the United States has dropped sharply since 2001 but abuse of prescription drugs remains a problem.

Dramatic rise in accidental drug-overdose deaths reported

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:34:56 +0530

Unintentional fatal drug overdose taking falls to become the nation's second-leading cause of accidental death, behind automobile crashes.

Invasive Drug Therapy for Strokes Produces 'Miraculous' Response

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 13:04:14 +0530

Invasive Drug Therapy for Strokes Produced Miraculous Response.

Pain killer Helps Against Child Cancer

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 13:01:55 +0530

The pain killer can check the rapid division and growth of the cancer cells in children and block the blood vessels that supply the tumour with oxygen and nutrients.

Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Pill OK'd

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:21:28 +0530

The FDA approved orlistat capsules--called "alli" -- as an over-the-counter weight loss aid for overweight adults.

Prescription pain killers causing more fatal overdoses

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:16:35 +0530

Statewide deaths linked to prescription drugs such as hydrocodone and methadone(pain killers) increased by more than 800 percent in a 10-year period.

Erroneous Laboratory Operation May Lead To a Cancer Drug

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:59:16 +0530

An error in the laboratory may pave way to the discovery of a new drug for cancer. This is used for treatments associated with colon, skin, liver and oesophagal cancers.

Heart drug backfires may make death in next 5 years

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:57:25 +0530

A drug widely used to prevent excessive bleeding during heart surgery appears to raise the risk of dying in the five years afterward by nearly 50 percent.

Naltrexone also Treats Crohn's Disease

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 12:59:16 +0530

naltrexone may be beneficial to people with Crohn's disease. A low dose of this drug is often used to bring relief to victims of alcohol and drug addiction

Most women view 'morning after pills' favorably

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 12:57:25 +0530

More than 90 percent of women between 15 and 24 years old consider contraceptive "morning after pills" to be safe and effective

Obesity Drug Helps Unlock Clues About Cancer

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 14:32:34 +0530

An approved drug for fighting obesity is helping scientists to uncover clues about how to stop the growth of cancerous tumors.

Hormone drug has added benefits for breast cancer patients

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 14:22:42 +0530

drugs called aromatase inhibitors may increase the life expectancy of older women with advanced breast cancer.The female hormone oestrogen is known to stimulate the growth of breast tumours.

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 2, 2007

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 12:47:45 +0530

Latest clinical trials on Smoking Cessation, Epilepsy, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 12:47:43 +0530

Exercise can help keep you healthy and feeling good during pregnancy.

Heavy Drinking Takes Toll On Women With Hepatitis C

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 12:13:41 +0530

Women tend to survive longer than men if infected with the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus (HCV) -- but if they drink heavily, that survival advantage completely disappears.

New Approach Could Lower Antibiotic Requirements By 50 Times

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 12:09:22 +0530

Antibiotic doses could be reduced by up to 50 times using a new approach based on bacteriophages.

FDA Approves New Indication for Yaz to Treat Acne

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 13:12:12 +0530

FDA has approved a new indication for Yaz to treat moderate acne vulgaris in women

FDA Statement on Newer Birth Control Pills

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 13:12:11 +0530

FDA Committee have created misperceptions about the effectiveness of newer generation hormonal contraceptives

Anemia Drugs to Be Taken With Caution

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:36:02 +0530

A trial of Aranesp an anemia drug from Amgen Inc disclosed a rise in number of deaths especially in advanced cancer patients.

Battle Pits Patent Rights Against Low-Cost Generic Drugs

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:32:06 +0530

The supply of low-cost generic versions of cancer and AIDS treatments for the developing world could be blocked if Novartis wins a legal challenge to India's patent law, patient's rights groups have contended.

Study Blasts TV Drug Ads

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:39:03 +0530

Strong criticism of the pharmaceutical industry's marketing practices, new research claims that televised ads for prescription drugs are riddled with emotional appeals and lack helpful information on the disease itself.

Heart drug may improve pre term labor outcomes

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:36:46 +0530

Treatment with transdermal nitroglycerin can prolong pregnancy in women who go into labor prematurely and its use seems to reduce illness in the newborn.

Discovery Could Lead To Drug Development For Cancer Treatment

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:58:48 +0530

Scripps Research study reveals new function of protein kinase pathway in tumor suppression.The research focused on signaling pathways that mediate an anti-tumor defense response called senescence, or cellular aging.

Common Pain Drugs to Get New Warnings

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:56:29 +0530

Labels would warn of the potential for severe liver damage with the use of acetaminophen, the pain reliever contained in Tylenol.

New drug can help smokers quit

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:48:33 +0530

Smokers who use the prescription-only anti-smoking agent varenicline triple their likelihood of successfully kicking the habit, compared with trying to quit without medication.

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Safe, Effective for Diabetic Men

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:46:42 +0530

Three drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction -- Cialis, Levitra and Viagra -- are safe and effective for men with diabetes.

Mid-lifers most likely to have injected drugs

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:38:47 +0530

Injection drug use is becoming less common among young people in the U.S., especially blacks, a new analysis of national data shows.

The Pill Comes Under the Spotlight

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:35:03 +0530

FDA advisors are planning to review existing birth control pills this week. This decision follows results from clinical studies that show the incidence of pregnancies to have increased by twice over the last 10 years, while the subjects were on the pill.

Barr Launches Generic Metaglip Tablets

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:26:57 +0530

Barr Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , today announced that it has launched a generic version of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company's Metaglip (Glipizide and Metformin HCl) Tablets, 2.5/250 mg, 2.5/500 mg and 5/500 mg.

Cancer Drug May Harm Bone

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:25:05 +0530

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) -- a medication commonly used to help reduce the toxic effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients -- also caused bone loss.

Drug helps mice with muscular dystrophy

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:22:16 +0530

A widely used blood-pressure drug reduced muscle damage in mice with the most common form of muscular dystrophy.

Drug may increase bone loss in breast cancer patients

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:10:20 +0530

A type of medication called granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), which is used to reduce the toxic side effects of chemotherapy, may decrease bone mineral density and increase the risk of bone tumours.

Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes Rising

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:07:45 +0530

Nicotine is the main addictive ingredient in cigarettes. Nicotine levels in cigarettes rose 11% from 1998 to 2005.

Some Blood Pressure Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:04:33 +0530

Some common blood pressure drugs can substantially increase the risk of diabetes, angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the blood pressure drugs least associated with diabetes.

Pancreatic Cancer Linked To Poor Oral Hygiene

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:13:14 +0530

periodontal disease may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Genes May Spur Some Childhood Obesity

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:08:36 +0530

Leptin is a hormone that helps regulate energy intake, and mutations in the leptin gene have been linked to early-onset obesity.

Home blood sugar test inaccurate for diabetic kids.

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:41:30 +0530

A portable device called A1cNow, which is designed to provide a long-term picture of blood sugar control, does not provide accurate or consistent results in children with type 1 diabetes.

Gullet cancer 'might be blocked'

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:29:08 +0530

Blocking the action of vitamin A may help prevent a type of cancer of the gullet.

Can Aspirin Prevent Asthma?

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:45:57 +0530

Aspirin can prevent heart attacks and now it looks as a secondary benefit is a possible decrease in the development of asthma.

Losing weight will soon be just a chewing gum away!

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:45:55 +0530

Boffins are planning to develop a chewing gum that will help you to lose weight.

Anti-cancer chicken eggs produced

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:12:31 +0530

UK scientists have developed genetically modified chickens capable of laying eggs containing proteins needed to make cancer-fighting drugs.

Antibody Therapy Prevents Type 1 Diabetes

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:12:30 +0530

Investigators have successfully prevented the onset of type 1 diabetes in mice prone to developing the disease using an antibody against a receptor on the surface of immune T-cells.

Cardiologists Issue Guidelines for Stent Use;

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:11:14 +0530

To reduce blood-clot risk in heart patients getting drug-coated devices

Why Doesn't The Immune System Attack The Small Intestine?

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:11:13 +0530

The body's immune system guard against foreign microbes like bacteria - doesn't attack tissues in the small intestine that harbor millions of bacteria cells.

Heart Attack Risk and Medicated Stents

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:17:24 +0530

Is There Increased Risk of a Heart Attack with the New Medicated Stents : A Study

Two new drugs prolong lives of renal cancer victims

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:16:58 +0530

Two new treatments doubled the life expectancy of people afflicted with advanced cases of the very common cancer of the kidney, said new studies published in the United States.

Overweight 9-year-old girls at heart risk

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:16:13 +0530

overweight girls are more likely to have elevated blood pressure and cholesterol compared with their normal-weight counterparts.

Early Blood Pressure Problems Signal Heart Trouble

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:15:56 +0530

Study of young American Indians found hypertension raised risk for enlarged heart

'New stem cell source' discovered

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 12:38:19 +0530

US scientists say they have discovered a new source of stem cells that could one day repair damaged human organs.

Alzheimer gene kicks in only in old age: study

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 12:38:18 +0530

Alzheimer's disease appears to kick in only in old age and has nothing to do with mental declines that are sometimes seen early in life, An Australian study.

Concern over anti-obesity drugs

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 11:53:59 +0530

Better data on the long-term effects of anti-obesity drugs is needed before more widespread use of the therapies, a Canadian study says.

Depression may quadruple stroke risk for some

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 11:53:58 +0530

People with symptoms of depression appear to be at increased risk of having a stroke or mini-stroke

Weight Loss Pill Ads Draw Costly Fine

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:16:39 +0530

Federal Trade Commission Says Marketers of Weight-Control Pills Made False Claims

Gender affects genes' influence on blood pressure

Fri, 5 Jan 2007 12:16:38 +0530

Variations in genes that play a role in regulating heart rate and kidney function appear to affect blood pressure differently in men and women, new research suggests.

Health Tip: Heartburn Medicines May Have Side Effects

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 11:08:19 +0530

Antacids and other medications commonly prescribed to treat heartburn may cause uncomfortable side effects.

Medicines patent loophole 'found'

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 11:08:17 +0530

Researchers who have found a way to bypass the legal patent on an expensive drug say others should follow suit.

Drink lowers blood pressure risks

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 11:08:17 +0530

People with high blood pressure need not be teetotal and may benefit from a regular tipple, a US study suggests.

Study shows that abuse causes depression

Wed, 3 Jan 2007 11:08:14 +0530

Physically abused and neglected children are much more likely to grow into severely depressed adults, a finding that researchers said on Monday points to an urgent need to test abused children for depression early on.

Study: Weight loss may lower cancer risk

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:50:26 +0530

A new study has found that losing weight reduces the risk of an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Longevity Gene Delays Alzheimer's And Preserves Facultie

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:50:26 +0530

A US study has linked a gene that helps people live longer to increased mental ability and delayed onset of Alzheimer's Disease.

Study links heartburn drugs, broken hip

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:06:52 +0530

Taking such popular heartburn drugs as Nexium, Prevacid or Prilosec for a year or more can raise the risk of a broken hip markedly in people over 50, a large study in Britain found.

Stomach drugs 'may weaken bones'

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:06:51 +0530

Long-term use of some of the most common drugs prescribed to tackle stomach acid problems may be weakening people's bones.

Healing: Relieving Back Pain by Starting With the Head

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:42:48 +0530

Psychological treatments of lower back pain have a real but modest effect on pain intensity, quality of life, and physical and emotional functioning, a systematic review of recent studies has found.

Vaccine could stop malaria transmission

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:42:46 +0530

Scientists have tested in mice an experimental vaccine for malaria that does not provide immunity but aims to stamp it out in whole regions.

Africa: Experimental Malaria Vaccine Targets Mosquitoes, Not People

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:40:28 +0530

Researchers at the U.S.NIH developed an experimental vaccine that theoretically could eliminate malaria from entire regions by killing the malaria parasite in an area's mosquitoes

New drugs 'could halve treatment'

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:40:25 +0530

A new generation of antibiotics could halve the length of time people need to take medication, scientists say.

Exercise, diet reduce fatty liver in obese teens

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:41:36 +0530

Efforts to help obese children become more active and eat better can help reduce the amount of fatty tissue in their livers.

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Dementia

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:41:34 +0530

Dementia is more than just ordinary forgetfulness or inability to remember. It can also affect a person's personality, communication skills, and even mood.

ER starts asthmatic children on right path, study finds

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:27:31 +0530

Too much time in front of the TV can lead to aggressive behavior and a tendency to engage in risky, unhealthy activities, the American Academy of Pediatrics says

FDA Urges Stronger Painkiller Labeling

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:27:29 +0530

The Food and Drug Administration pushed today for stronger warning labels for such common over-the-counter painkillers as acetaminophen, aspirin and ibuprofen.

Type 1 Diabetes a Nerve Disease?

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:07:45 +0530

Findings in Mice Suggest Totally New Direction for Diabetes Treatment

Health Tip: Monitor Your Child's TV Watching

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:07:43 +0530

Too much time in front of the TV can lead to aggressive behavior and a tendency to engage in risky, unhealthy activities, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

Winter depression raises concern

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:42:10 +0530

Some mornings are just not worth waking up to. It's cold, dull and energy levels seem to hit rock bottom.

Drug resistant TB 'more severe'

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:40:21 +0530

The problem of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis may be even more severe than previously thought, experts warn.

Abdominal Obesity as a Factor Increasing Cardiometabolic Risk

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:06:47 +0530

The prestigious scientific journal nature recognizes theScientific work carried out with research centre of the Hopital Laval and at the Université Laval

FDA to assess antibiotic linked to woes

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:04:36 +0530

Federal health officials ask outside experts whether the benefits of an antibiotic linked to rare reports of severe liver problems, including several deaths, outweigh its risks.

Protein Test for Alzheimer's Disease?

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:40:52 +0530

Scientists Spot 23 Proteins in Spinal Fluid That May Mark Alzheimer's Disease

Depression often seen with chronic cough

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:40:28 +0530

Among people suffering from chronic cough, more than half have symptoms of depression.

Bacteria drug to fight HIV/cancer soon

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:39:31 +0530

a bacteria drug that can fight HIV and cancer

Whole grains and fish may protect against asthma

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:37:45 +0530

Children who eat goodly amounts of whole grain products and fish seem to have a reduced risk of developing asthma

Aspirin 'blocks prostate problem'

Sat, 9 Dec 2006 11:26:09 +0530

Aspirin and other similar painkillers may halve the risk of developing an enlarged prostate, research suggests.

Infant Car Seats Might Pose Breathing Risks

Sat, 9 Dec 2006 11:22:08 +0530

Babies should not be left alone to sleep in car safety seats, especially if they were born prematurely, New Zealand pediatricians report.

Expert drug trial safety advice

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:40:42 +0530

Experts investigating the drug trial which almost killed six young volunteers have made 22 recommendations on how to avoid such mistakes again.

Drugmaker makes chewable contraceptive

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 11:37:20 +0530

The first chewable birth-control method, a tiny, spearmint-flavored tablet that also can be swallowed without chewing

Smokers 'suffer more knee pain'

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 12:15:21 +0530

Osteoarthritis of the knee is more painful and more damaging in smokers, a study reports.

Diabetes Drugs Compared

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 11:46:31 +0530

Avandia Has Lowest Treatment Failure Rate, but Each Drug Had Pros and Cons

Heart Risk: Arthritis Drugs Compared

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:21:15 +0530

A new class of rheumatoid arthritis drugs is no different at cutting heart attack and stroke risk than an older treatment, a Harvard study shows.

Tobacco-related diseases to take high toll, study finds

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:20:02 +0530

Tobacco-related diseases including cancers and heart disease will kill 6.4 million people a year by 2015, 50 percent more than AIDS

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 28, 2006

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:55:11 +0530

Climical trial updates of diabetes type 2, asthma, Fungal Infections

Arthritis drug dangers explained

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:54:36 +0530

Scientists believe they have uncovered why some arthritis drugs such as Vioxx can cause heart attacks and strokes.

Pilates can aid some with Parkinson's

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:22:30 +0530

Movements in Pilates exercises are controlled — sometimes moving the body only inches — but those small motions are making a big difference to some people with Parkinson's disease.

PTSD diagnosed more often in women, study says

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:21:51 +0530

Even though men are more likely to experience a traumatic event, women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Obesity 'damages children's feet'

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:39:31 +0530

Children who are obese are damaging their feet and may have problems walking, a study has suggested.

To avoid fractures, elderly prefer pill to device

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:38:33 +0530

In a survey of 67 adults, the majority stated a preference for taking a bone-building pill over wearing an external hip protector.

Onions and Garlic May Prevent Cancers

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:32:09 +0530

Better load up on the breath mints; a new study suggests eating lots of garlic and onions may help prevent cancer.

Studies: Surgery no better for sciatica

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:31:19 +0530

The pain and physical function of the patients, who were suffering from a condition called sciatica, improved significantly after two years whether or not they had surgery.

Drug Switch Improves Breast Cancer Survival

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:30:24 +0530

Switching patients with early breast cancer from a standard drug to a newer treatment helps them to live longer and improves their odds of remaining free of the disease

Kidney drug may pose Heart Risk

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:29:36 +0530

An anti-anemia drug used by chronic kidney disease suffers may pose serious health problems if used aggressively.

Many Younger Stroke Survivors Lack Good Medical Care

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:42:18 +0530

Younger stroke survivors have a tougher time getting medical care and affording prescription drugs compared to older patients, a U.S. study finds.

Results Mixed On Merck's New Pain killer

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:41:15 +0530

The first published studies of Arcoxia, the drug that Merck & Co. hopes will take the place of its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx, are getting mixed reviews from doctors, some of whom say the results do not make a case for the medication's approval.

A Combination Of Drugs Used For Anti-Angiogenesis And Apoptosis More Effective

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:35:22 +0530

Imantanib is a drug which prevents the growth of new blood vessels, thereby inhibiting the growth of tumour(anti-anxiousness). It has been discovered that using Imantanib (Glivec [1]) and a drug which induces cell death (apoptosis) works better.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Won't Up Most Cancer Risk

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:34:47 +0530

Biologic therapy doesn't appear to increase the overall risk of cancer, other than skin cancers, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers who analyzed long-term data from a U.S. national registry.

Drug-Coated Stents Have Dark Side

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:14:50 +0530

Drugs in the devices keep arteries from reclogging after balloon angioplasty -- a big problem with earlier, bare-metal stents.

Stem Cells May Lead to Cancer Vaccine

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:14:21 +0530

It might be possible to make a cancer vaccine using embryonic stem cells, University of Louisville scientists report.

Malaria drug seems to regain its punch

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:13:32 +0530

The drug, chloroquine, was for many years the standard for treating malaria because it is very cheap, effective and safe.

Adult Stem Cells May Treat Diabetes

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:12:53 +0530

Adult stem cells from human bone marrow may help treat type 2 diabetes.

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2006

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:11:42 +0530

Clinical trial contains update of osteoarthritis, contraception etc.

Gene therapy shows promise in treatment of HIV

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:11:20 +0530

A novel gene therapy that uses a genetic version of a Trojan Horse has shown promise in fighting the AIDS virus, a coup in a field crippled by disappointments and setbacks.

Brain stimulation boosts memory: study

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 16:10:09 +0530

When they applied several currents that mimic natural slow oscillating brain waves in sleep they enhanced the memory of medical students who had done a word-learning task.

Professor studies mind-stomach link

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:53:49 +0530

Wansink isn't concerned about the food, exactly, but why you eat it. His goal is to uncover hidden cues that influence how much we eat.

Health Groups Raise Child Care Fears

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:07:17 +0530

Several health groups are concerned that babies born to illegal immigrants could be denied essential medical care such as immunizations and physicals because of recent changes to Medicaid.

Medicare Drug Plan Users Face Looming Gap

Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:06:04 +0530

Some elderly and disabled Americans participating in Medicare's prescription drug benefit will have fewer options next year to avoid a coverage gap and thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket spending, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Increased Warning Over Heart Drugs

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:06:58 +0530

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of statin prescriptions in recent years, as is to be publicized at the conference organised by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

PSA Predicts Prostate Cancer Death

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:06:36 +0530

Men with prostate cancer don’t always need treatment, but there is no reliable way to tell which cancers are deadly and which are not.

Hindustan Latex To Market Vaccines

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:53:38 +0530

State-owned Hindustan Latex Ltd (HLL), India's largest manufacturer of contraceptive and healthcare products, is set to diversify and include vaccines its portfolio. Initially, HLL is planning to start marketing vaccines - Hepatitis-B and typhoid vaccines produced by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International Ltd.

Youngsters On a New ‘High’ With Caffeine Supplements

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:53:14 +0530

There is an alarming rise in the number of youngsters today suffer from disorders that arise out of the excessive use of caffeine supplements apart from caffeinated drinks like coffee or sodas.

Infertility Link To Autism Risk

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:00:29 +0530

Couples with fertility problems are three times more likely to have a child with serious conditions like autism and cerebral palsy, research suggests.

Experts Pin Down Cancer 'Gene Code'

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:00:07 +0530

The mutated genes in breast and colon cancers are almost completely distinct, suggesting very different pathways for the development of each of these cancer types, say scientists.

Moderate Exercise May Lower Cold Risk

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 11:22:04 +0530

Women who want to reduce their sniffling and sneezing this winter may want to lace up their walking shoes and get moving.

New Weight Loss Drug 'Could Tackle Obesity

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 11:21:07 +0530

A drug which blocks the urge to eat could help tackle obesity and help diabetics shed pounds and inches, reveals a new study.

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 26, 2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:15:08 +0530

Clinical Trail update on Weight loss, diabetes Prevention and sexual dysfunction

Gene Screen Links Cancer Treatment to Tumor Type

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:11:58 +0530

U.S. scientists say they've developed new tests that analyze thousands of genes in a tumor to determine which kind of chemotherapy will be most effective against a particular tumor type.

Warning over crushed pills

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:01:03 +0530

Crushing pills to make them easier to swallow can cause serious side-effects that can sometimes be fatal, experts have warned.

Weight gain means lower gas mileage

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:00:03 +0530

our hunger for food and our hunger for oil are not independent. There is a relationship between the two

Anxiety Disorders May Up Physical Woes

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:54:58 +0530

Anxiety disorders may make certain physical health problems more likely, a new study shows.

Study: Veggies could stem mental decline

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:54:19 +0530

Eating two or more servings of vegetables a day may slow a person's mental decline by about 40 percent compared with a person who consumes few vegetables, according to a six-year study of nearly 4,000 Chicago residents age 65 or older.

Baby's Breaths May Hold Asthma Clues

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:11:49 +0530

The quality of newborn babies' breaths may help predict their odds of developing asthma by their 10th birthday.

Grape Seed May Be a Cancer Fighter

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:11:19 +0530

Grape seed extract significantly inhibited the growth of colorectal tumors in both laboratory cell cultures and in mice, U.S. researchers report.

Vitamin D 'helps to curb progress of breast cancer'

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:43:22 +0530

The body produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight and it is also present in food, such as eggs and oily fish.

FDA OKs New Oral Drug for Type 2 Diabetes

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:41:13 +0530

Januvia (sitagliptin phosphate) oral tablets are approved for use by people with type 2 diabetes that can't be controlled adequately with diet and exercise. It can be used either by itself or in combination with two other commonly prescribed oral medications for type 2 diabetes

Aricept Cleared for Advanced Alzheimer's Treatment

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:31:59 +0530

Aricept becomes the first drug to be cleared for treatment of all stages of Alzheimer's, the FDA declared on Oct 13. It had been previously approved for treating the initial stages of the disease. Eisai shares rose on the announcement upto 6,180 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Monday morning

Some Antidepressants may Cause Aggression in Adolescents

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:28:29 +0530

Some antidepressant drugs could cause irritability and other abnormal behavior in teenagers and more research is required to study their effect on children, say scientists.

Fat linked to loss of intelligence

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:59:30 +0530

people with a BMI of 20 - considered to be a healthy level - remembered an average of nine out of 16 words. But people with a BMI of 30 - inside the obese range - remembered an average of just seven out of 16 words.

Alcoholic milk 'cuts allergies'

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:56:52 +0530

Ingredients of a mildly alcoholic milk drink could help protect children from food allergies. Kefir is a fermented milk drink made from live bacteria cultures which is credited with having health benefits in parts of eastern Europe.

Prozac May Protect Against Osteoporosis

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:32:41 +0530

Could a widely used treatment for depression be a remedy for osteoporosis? Researchers have discovered that the drug Prozac also increases bone mass, at least in adult mice.

Structure of enzyme offers treatment clues for Alzheimer's

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:31:56 +0530

Researchers from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory have deciphered the three-dimensional structure of insulin-degrading enzyme, a promising target for new drugs because it breaks down not only insulin but also the amyloid-beta protein, which has been linked to the cognitive decline of Alzheimer's disease

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 12, 2006

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:42:29 +0530

clinical trial update on Chronic Back Pain, Colon Polyps, McCune-Albright Syndrome

Merits of Novel Bird Flu Vaccine Studied

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:41:35 +0530

A unique study suggests there may be a way to kick-start people's protection against bird flu just in case it triggers a worldwide outbreak years from now.

Enzyme Could Play Role in Treating Alzheimer's

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:45:00 +0530

Manipulating an enzyme that dilutes amyloid-beta could lead to new drugs that reduce the abnormal levels of this protein in the brains of people.

Childhood Plus Gene Causes Depression?

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:43:49 +0530

Childhood Experiences and Certain Gene May Interact to Affect Depression Risk

Psoriasis linked to higher heart attack risk: study

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:21:13 +0530

People who suffer from psoriasis, a skin disorder characterized by red, itchy patches, may be more prone to heart attacks.

Nixing Vaccines May Up Whooping Cough

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:20:15 +0530

Whooping cough may be more common in states that make it relatively easy for students to skip required vaccines.

Drug Therapy May Help Women Looking to Quit Smoking

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:46:21 +0530

Women hoping to kick the smoking habit may be helped in the short-term by taking an opiate blocker drug in conjunction with standard nicotine patch treatments and counseling,

Health Tip: Alcohol and Many Medications Don't Mix

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:45:20 +0530

Sometimes it's easy to forget that many over-the-counter or prescription medications can cause serious interactions if taken with alcohol.

Exercise helps breast cancer patients avoid anemia

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 12:00:43 +0530

Moderate but regular exercise can help women avoid some of the side-effects of radiation treatment for breast cancer

Marijuana May Slow Alzheimer's

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 11:56:55 +0530

Marijuana compound blocks the formation of brain-clogging Alzheimer's plaques better than current Alzheimer's drugs.

Drug can help restore sight

Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:07:31 +0530

A drug that prevents sight loss could also help people regain some vision. Lucentis (ranibizumab), which is used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), is currently being appraised by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

Obesity surgery may alter drug absorption pattern

Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:06:34 +0530

Obese individuals who undergo stomach surgery may not properly absorb certain medications and nutrients from vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements afterwards

Drug combats vision loss disorder

Thu, 5 Oct 2006 11:21:52 +0530

A drug for treating the disease which is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK could also help people regain some vision, research suggests.

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 4, 2006

Thu, 5 Oct 2006 11:19:51 +0530

Clinical Trial update on Constipation,Memory loss,and high cholesterol

Many diabetics risk health by not taking medicines

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:57:20 +0530

About 21 percent of individuals with diabetes do not regularly take their blood-sugar lowering, blood-pressure lowering or cholesterol-lowering pills, researchers found in study of 11,532 diabetes patients.

Health Tip: Deafness in Children

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:54:29 +0530

While deafness can be present at birth because of genetic factors or complications of birth itself, other medical and environmental factors can cause deafness after birth.

Regular Exercise May Affect IVF Results

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:54:35 +0530

Women who exercise routinely for four or more hours per week may reduce their chances of having a successful pregnancy with in vitro fertilization (IVF), new research suggests

FDA Issues Warning On Carrot Juice Brand

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 11:54:02 +0530

The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers Friday night not to drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice in certain packaging after linking a fourth case of botulism to the product

Heart Database Aims To Spot Drug Side Effects

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:29:30 +0530

More than 200,000 heart tests from patients in prescription drug trials will be collected in a database so scientists can search for clues about potentially dangerous cardiac side effects, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday.

Diabetes Treatment Disappoints

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:29:09 +0530

A new study finds that transplants of insulin-making cells, which reversed severe diabetes in an initial trial, have not lived up to their early promise. A new study finds that transplants of insulin-making cells, which reversed severe diabetes in an initial trial, have not lived up to their early promise.

Test for AIDS

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:27:16 +0530

People who contract HIV can now live long, healthy lives. With simple precautions, they can also prevent the spread of this deadly disease. But first they must know they carry it -- and hundreds of thousands of infected people do not.

Drug safety is a Fine Line

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:25:59 +0530

The pharmaceutical and biotech industries welcomed the Institute of Medicine`s report recommending significant changes in the regulation of drug safety, but both expressed concern about setting the bar too high and impeding new products from reaching the market.

Wal-Mart's Generic-Drug Plan Draws Mixed Reactions

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:25:16 +0530

Wal-Mart's announcement that it will begin selling almost 300 generic prescription drugs for as little as $4 for a 30-day supply will undoubtedly benefit many Americans, health industry experts say.

Panel Faults Way FDA Approves New Drugs

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:24:32 +0530

The federal system for approving and regulating drugs is in serious disrepair, and a host of dramatic changes are needed to fix the problem, a blue-ribbon panel of government advisers concluded yesterday in a long-awaited report.

Red Wine May Prevent Alzheimer's

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:18:23 +0530

Red wine might put a cork on the formation of brain proteins tied to Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows. But don't raise your wine glass to celebrate yet: The study only included mice. It's too soon to know if the findings apply to people.

Noxafil Can Help Invasive Fungal Infections

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:16:59 +0530

The U.S Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel molecular drug that is capable of preventing fungal infections in post-surgical patients including those whose immune systems are weak.

Anti-Cancer Drugs Promising For Muscular Dystrophy

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:24:56 +0530

Studies in mice show that a group of drugs currently being evaluated as anti-cancer agents promotes recovery from muscular dystrophy, a disease marked by progressive weakness and degeneration of the muscles that control movement for which there is no cure.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 19, 2006

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:22:02 +0530

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate one-day treatment with famciclovir compared with three-day treatment with valacyclovir in people with recurrent genital herpes.

Experimental Cancer Drugs Counter Muscle Deterioration

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:37:02 +0530

Muscle weakness and fiber deterioration seen in muscular dystrophy can be countered by a class of drugs currently under study for their effects against cancer, a Burnham Institute study has found.

Biocon Launches Cancer Drug 'Biomab-Egfr'

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:36:14 +0530

Bangalore-based biotechnology major Biocon Ltd has launched Biomab-Egfr, a therapeutic monoclonal antibody-based drug for treating solid tumors of epithelial origin, such as head and neck cancers.

Bitter Medicine For a Dreaded Disease

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:04:42 +0530

THE World Health Organisation has at last bitten the bullet and reversed its 30-year-old policy on the use of controversial drug, DDT, in malaria control. It is now urging malaria-endemic countries in Africa and Asia to spray DDT at homes to kill the disease-carrying mosquitoes

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 15, 2006

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:03:49 +0530

This research study will test a new medication to treat opiate withdrawal. You may be eligible if you are physically dependent on opioids (i.e. Oxycodone, Lortab or Vicodin),

TB Woman Faces Months Of Painful Treatment

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:22:05 +0530

A young Johannesburg woman - whose infection with a deadly strain of TB has sown panic in Gauteng - is "not in the gallows waiting to die".

Mineral Water Kills Cancer

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:20:52 +0530

Mineral water from wells near the Queen’s Balmoral Castle in Scotland kills cancer cells and destroys diseased ones. Researchers from the department of biochemistry at the University of Maribor in Slovenia said that they placed diseased cells in this water for 10 days and compared them to those placed in normal lab water.

Vaccination, Biosecurity Holes Leave RI At Risk Of Bird Flu

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:44:11 +0530

Bird flu will continue to move through the country's poultry flocks because of shortfalls in the vaccination and bio security measures applied here, new research reveals.

Heart, Renal Risks Tied To Vioxx

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:42:58 +0530

Two studies released Tuesday indicate some COX-2 inhibitors and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase the risk of cardiovascular and kidney problems, findings that could lead to a re-examination of these medications and impact Merck`s efforts to fight Vioxx lawsuits.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 12, 2006

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:12:47 +0530

Healthy Patient Studies This study will test the effect of vestibular stimulation on transient insomnia induced by a four-hour phase advance of sleep time.

Side Effects Of Various Painkillers

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:03:37 +0530

Two studies offer more evidence about the dangers of some pain killers, adding kidney problems to heart concerns already raised with the drug once sold as Vioxx

Latest Weapon In Battle Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:09:41 +0530

With the increase in drug resistant bacterial infections scientists have developed a new generation of antibiotics that stop the bacteria's ability to spread infection

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Available

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:09:41 +0530

New Zealand women will have access to the world's first vaccine for cervical cancer from Monday.

Premature ejaculation drug hope

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:08:06 +0530

The first tailor-made drug for premature ejaculation has been found to be safe and effective, a report says.

Epilepsy Surgery Can Lead To Memory Loss

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:05:57 +0530

Severe epilepsy that can't be controlled with anti-seizure medication may require a brain operation, but in such cases there's apparently a trade-off. Surgery, especially on the left temporal lobe, can results in long-term loss of verbal memory, Dutch researchers report.