HIV :: Coordination in HIV prevention research needed
HIV prevention research was responsible for the recent revelation that male circumcision can play an important role in protecting men from infection with the deadly virus.
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Antioxidant :: Antioxidants provide benefits for maintaining good health
A new meta-analysis examining the effect of antioxidant supplements on all-cause mortality published in the Feb. 28, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) misuses meta-analysis methods to create generalized conclusions that may inappropriately confuse and alarm consumers who can benefit from supplementing with antioxidants, said the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement industry.
Glaucoma :: Glaucoma patients at significantly higher risk for falls, motor vehicle accidents
Persons affected by glaucoma are over three times more likely to have been involved in falls and motor vehicle accidents than persons of the same age without the condition, say researchers from Dalhousie University in Canada.
Multiple Sclerosis :: Accentia Biopharmaceuticals acquires worldwide exclusive license to Revimmune
In clinical studies for the lead indication of multiple sclerosis (MS), Revimmune improves function in most patients and stops progression in over 90 percent of cases refractory to standard therapies.
Allergic Rhinitis :: Fluticasone furoate nasal spray effectively treated allergic rhinitis
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced the presentation of new data on fluticasone furoate nasal spray (FFNS), an enhanced affinity intranasal corticosteroid (INS) currently in development for use in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
Dogs :: FDA approves first drug to prevent and treat vomiting in dogs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of two formulations of Cerenia (maropitant citrate), a new class of drug that is effective against certain causes of vomiting in dogs.
Breast Cancer :: Common cold virus may kill breast cancer cells
Australian scientists believe they may be able to use a common cold-producingvirus to successfully treat breast cancer patients, in a way that is much lessdebilitating than chemotherapy.
Depression :: Appearance concerns related to depression in patients with rheumatic disease
A new study examined the relationship between physical appearance concerns and psychological distress (depression and anxiety) in patients with RA and lupus.
Crohn’s Disease :: FDA approves new treatment for crohn’s disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Humira (adalimumab) to treat adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines, which affects an estimated one million Americans.
Multiple Sclerosis :: Be aware of diverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, a neurodegenerative autoimmune disease in which the fatty covering of nerves becomes increasingly damaged, can manifest itself in many ways.