Marburg Virus :: Marburg virus found in african fruit bats
A collaborative team of scientists reported findings demonstrating the presence of Marburg virus RNA genome and antibodies in a common species of African fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus).
Osteoporosis :: FDA approves Reclast injection for women with postmenopausal osteoporosis
Reclast (zoledronic acid) Injection — the first and only once-yearly medicine for postmenopausal osteoporosis — has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration FDA.
Health Insurance :: Americans support SCHIP for low-income families
More than half of American adults support the State Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and their parents who earn an annual income of up to $32,000 ? or approximately 200 percent of the federal poverty level for a family of three ? say researchers with the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children?s Hospital National Poll on Children?s Health.
Juice :: Study found no drug interference with pomegranate juice
A study from the Tufts University School of Medicine published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology finds that pomegranate juice does not interact with oral or intravenous medication, contrary to previous information. Earlier studies suggested that, like grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice may interfere with the metabolism of drugs by inhibiting CYP3A, an enzyme that allows the body to transform and eliminate a drug.
Breast Cancer :: Acrylamide not linked to breast cancer in US women
Foods that contain acrylamide are unlikely to cause breast cancer in women, according to preliminary results of a new study involving 100,000 U.S. women. The finding, the largest epidemiological study to date exploring the possible link between acrylamide and cancer in humans, was described today at the 234th national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston.
Multiple Myeloma :: Clinical trial of Indian Cancer Drug in US
Many multinational drug companies use India and other developing companies for clinical trials, but domestic drug major Nicholas Piramal has decided to conduct this trial for the first time in the US for its breakthrough blood cancer drug.
Alcohol :: Where do most Canadians with alcohol and drug problems live?
If you think the big cities of Toronto and Montreal have the highest rate of alcohol and drug use problems, think again. A new study entitled ?Geographical Variation in the Prevalence of Problematic Substance Use in Canada? authored by three researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) discovered that Ontario and Quebec had markedly lower concentrations of people with alcohol and drug problems.
Stroke :: Broad-based group of physicians calls for improvement in stroke treatment
A coalition of physicians representing a wide range of medical specialties has issued a call to action to improve the treatment of stroke. The group, which includes nationally recognized leaders in neurology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and cardiology, was drawn together by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions to address one of the most pressing medical needs in this country — the rapid treatment of stroke using catheter-based techniques.
Safe Sex :: Condom promotion campaign in northern India wins UN public relations prize
A public awareness campaign designed to encourage the use of condoms as part of safe sex practices and family planning has won an award from the United Nations for outstanding achievement in public relations.
Vitamin D :: New Vitamin D and bone health Evidence Report reveals gaps in knowledge
A new evidence report on vitamin D and bone health reviews the current scientific evidence and identifies its strengths and weaknesses. This report will be a valuable resource for an upcoming National Institutes of Health conference September 5-6 that will examine a range of scientific perspectives related to vitamin D and bone health across the lifecycle.