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Health :: Management of deep vein thrombosis with heparin

Contrary to oral warfarin therapy, the use of subcutaneous low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) has the advantage of stable dosing without the need of prothrombin time monitoring. Few randomized studies have compared the efficacy of LMWH with the least costly unfractionated heparin for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In the United States, 6 days of LMWH therapy for an 80 kg patient is estimated to cost $712, compared with $37 of unfractionated heparin.

Rheumatoid Arthritis :: Cancer drug Gleevec may be remedy for rheumatoid arthritis

The potent cancer drug Gleevec, used to combat leukemia and some gastrointestinal cancers, may be useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis, according to a team of researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Their findings will be published in the October issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Cancer :: New angiogenesis finding may help fight cancer growth

A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health has discovered a new part of the complicated mechanism that governs the formation of blood vessels, or angiogenesis.

Arthritis :: Trigosamine for arthritis

Trigosamine is a scientifically-advanced, once-a-day formulation that not only helps build and maintain healthy joints and cartilage but also helps relieve joint discomfort.

Colorectal Cancer :: Thymidylate synthase – TS marker for colorectal cancer surv

By measuring levels of a protein in tumor cells, doctors may be able to predict which people with colorectal cancer will survive five years or more, researchers say.

Vitamin D :: Protects against colorectal cancer, breast cancer pancreatic cancer

Taking vitamin D cut the risk of pancreatic cancer nearly in half, according to a new study that is being called the first to show such a benefit.

Cancer :: Benzimate – anti cancer drug by AmpliMed

Benzimate is the lead compound selected from a series of compounds known as benzimidazoles. The anti-cancer and anti-viral activity of the benzimidazoles was originally investigated by the Proctor & Gamble Company (P & G) beginning in the 1990’s.

Cancer :: Amplimexon – anti cancer drug by AmpliMed

Anti-cancer drug developer AmpliMed Corp. announced a clinical benefit rate of 44.4 percent for its lead drug candidate Amplimexon.

Contact Lenses :: Important Things to Consider Before Buying Contact Lenses

Some people out there wonder why people pay out money on expensive contact lenses or expensive glasses. If you?ve never worn glasses or contact lenses, then chances are that you have good eyesight. In contrast, those that don?t have good vision will need to get either contact lenses or glasses in order to have near perfect vision.

Skin Cancer :: Alternative Treatment Options for Skin Cancer

If you someday become diagnosed with skin cancer and survive, one of the most worrisome issues you will face will be preventing a recurrence of the cancer. After successful treatment, your doctor will continue to schedule regular follow-up appointments to ensure that you remain skin cancer-free. Even regular medical attention is no substitute for exercising good skin care habits.