Neurology :: Cognitive impairment link found in popular medications
Long-term use of histamine2 receptor antagonists (H2A), one class of drugs that blocks stomach acid, may be associated with cognitive impairment in older African-American adults.
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Pancreatic Cancer :: New minimally invasive sampling technique allows for earlier diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
A new optical technology, coupled with routine endoscopy, may enable doctors to detect the subtle tell-tale traces of early pancreatic cancer, according to researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Migraine :: FDA issues second approvable letter for Trexima
GlaxoSmithKline (LSE & NYSE: GSK) and POZEN Inc. (NASDAQ: POZN) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a second approvable letter for Trexima? (sumatriptan/naproxen sodium).
Botulism :: Complete List of Recalled Chili Items
Castleberry?s Food Company expanded voluntary recall to additional products. If you had previously determined your Castleberry?s products were not included in the recall announced on July_18, you should check them again using the updated information below.
Breast Cancer :: Screening matters this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, Cancer Research UK is launching a brand new campaign to raise awareness of the importance of cancer screening.
Contraceptive :: Wyeth’s Lybrel low dose combination oral contraceptive now in US
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), announced that Lybrel (90 mcg levonorgestrel/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol tablets) is now available by prescription in U.S. pharmacies.
Salmonella :: Sesame seeds may contain salmonella bacteria, Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain pre-packaged and bulk sesame seeds described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Botulism :: California reported Botulism Case, possible association with recalled Chili Product
Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced that a 51-year-old San Diego County woman has a confirmed case of botulism, a rare illness.
Breast Cancer :: Direct link between breast cancer incidence and use of postmenopausal hormone therapy
The medical community has been debating for many years whether, and to what extent, postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) use is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, says Professor Amos Pines, President of the International Menopause Society.
Botulism :: 75 brands of Castleberry’s Chili Sauce, Stew, Canned Meat may contain Clostridium botulinum
Castleberry’s Food Company, a Georgia establishment owned by Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, is voluntarily expanding its July_19 recall of canned meat products that may contain Clostridium botulinum, Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. announced.