Cholesterol :: ‘Good’ cholesterol drug trialled
A major international trial has been set up to see whether a treatment to increase so-called “good” cholesterol can prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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HIV :: New Generic AIDS Drug for AIDS Relief
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the tentative approval of generic abacavir (a-BAK-a-veer) sulfate tablets manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma LTD. of Hyderabad, India. Abacavir sulfate tablets are the first generic version of the already approved Ziagen Tablets, an anti-HIV medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. This product will now be available for consideration for purchase under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
Cancer :: Singapore, India to study oral and throat cancers
Cancer centres in Singapore and India plan to expand joint research into oral and throat cancers, the city-state’s leading cancer centre said Tuesday.
Health :: First comprehensive analysis of human microbes completed
US researchers have for the first time completed the analysis of the genes of a community of human microbes, which will have far-reaching implications for clinical diagnosis and treatment of many human diseases.
ADHD :: Amphetamine salts most effective for treating ADHD
Stimulant medications, such as mixed amphetamine salts (MAS) and methylphenidates are significantly more effective than nonstimulant ADHD medications or novel stimulants, such as modafinil, in the treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Crohn?s Disease :: Remicade for Children with Crohn?s Disease
The Food and Drug Administration today approved Remicade (infliximab) to treat children with active Crohn’s disease, a chronic, inflammatory condition of the bowel that can be severely debilitating. Remicade is a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody, which reduces inflammation (swelling/redness) by blocking the action of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), that was initially approved in 1998 to treat Crohn’s disease in adults.
Breast Cancer :: Experimental drug delays breast cancer
Women with advanced breast cancer soon may have another treatment option: A novel experimental drug delayed the growth of tumors nearly twice as long as standard chemotherapy did in patients who had stopped responding to Herceptin, doctors reported Saturday.
HIV :: U.S. President George Bush ignores HIV prevention methods that work!
Who is informing the president on HIV and AIDS?
Prostate Cure :: Botox Might Help Treat Enlarged Prostate
Botox injections into the prostate eased symptoms and improved quality of life for men with enlarged prostate, according to a new study.
Cervical Cancer :: Cervical Cancer Vaccine – Gardasil
A vaccine that protects against the virus known to cause most cervical cancers was given the blessing of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel Thursday.