Epilepsy :: Keppra epilepsy drug effective as single therapy
Treatment with low doses of levetiracetam, the active ingredient in the drug Keppra, appears to be effective by itself for controlling newly diagnosed epilepsy, new research indicates.
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Breast Cancer :: MammaPrint Prognostic Test for breast cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today cleared for marketing a test that determines the likelihood of breast cancer returning within five to 10 years after a woman’s initial cancer.
Cholesterol :: Statin therapy associated with regression of coronary atherosclerosis with key lipid level changes
An analysis of data from four clinical trials suggests that statin therapy is associated with regression of coronary atherosclerosis when low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C or “bad” cholesterol) is substantially reduced and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C or “good” cholesterol) is increased, but it remains to be determined whether this degree of atherosclerosis regression will translate to meaningful reductions in cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the Feb. 7 issue of JAMA.
Transfusion :: Better assessment of transfusions could save blood
Nearly 95 percent of patients admitted to hospital intensive care units are affected by anemia.
Chemotherapy :: Growth factors given with chemotherapy associated with increased risk of blood diseases
Women with breast cancer who receive compounds that stimulate white blood cell production to help their bodies better tolerate chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing a type of leukemia or a condition called myelodysplastic syndrome, according to a new study in the February 7, Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Cancer :: Aging population is causing major increase in the cancer burden
Between 2004 and 2006, the number of new cases of cancer diagnosed each year in Europe has increased by 300,000 according to new estimates published in a report in Annals of Oncology today (Wednesday 7 February).
Depression :: Cyberonics request rejected for Medicare coverage of vagus nerve stimulator for depression
CMS officials on monday in a preliminary decision rejected a request from Cyberonics for Medicare coverage of the vagus nerve stimulator as a treatment for depression.
Healthcare :: New pan-European guidelines on the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular and VHD published
The first, pan-European guidelines to be published on the treatment of valvular heart disease, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases have made a series of new recommendations which experts hope will contribute to improving the outcome of patients with these diseases.
HIV :: HIV does not exist!
An Australian man, Andre Parenzee, 36, HIV-positive, convicted of endangering the lives of three women through unprotected sex, is arguing in court that HIV does not exist.
Heart Disease :: High blood pressure during pregnancy may lead to postmenopausal heart disease
Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to develop increased coronary calcification later in life than those who maintained a normal blood pressure.