Drug commonly used for alcoholism curbs urges of pathological gamblers June 13, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
A drug commonly used to treat alcohol addiction has a similar effect on pathological gamblers – it curbs the urge to gamble and participate in gambling-related behavior, according to a new research at the University of Minnesota. | |
Anti-inflammatory drug blocks brain plaques June 24, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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Brain destruction in Alzheimer's disease is caused by the build-up of a protein called amyloid beta in the brain, which triggers damaging inflammation and the destruction of nerve cells. Scientists had previously shown that ... | |
First pharmaceutical drug to improve survival amongst patients with advanced hepatocarcinoma June 27, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
International research involving the University Hospital of the University of Navarra, together with other hospitals in Spain, has shown that Sorafenib, an orally administered pharmaceutical medicine, results in patients ... | |
 Prescribed Meds is Still Best Path to Alcoholism Recovery June 25, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Some drugs can reduce withdrawal symptoms and the urge to drink alcohol, but they will not work if patients stop taking them. A study by Columbia researchers found that while behavioral treatments can help ... | |
The truth about drug innovation June 24, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
A new report co-authored by Manhattan Institute senior fellow Benjamin Zycher, and Joseph DiMasi, and Christopher-Paul Milne, researchers from the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, examines case histories for ... | |
Savings help the medicine go down June 25, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
Prescription drug coverage for low income seniors reduces Medicaid
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Drug-releasing stents linked with decrease in procedures to unblock coronary arteries June 25, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
The widespread adoption of the use of drug-releasing coronary artery stents into routine practice is associated with a decrease in the need for repeat procedures to unblock coronary arteries and also do not appear to increase ... | |
Pharmacists as educators can improve asthma outcomes June 24, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
New research has shown that up to 90 per cent of people on asthma medications are using their inhalers incorrectly leading to poor asthma control, increased hospital visits and increased cost of treatment. | |
US Pharmacopeia announces revised heparin monographs and reference standards June 23, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Standards updated in response to public health threat associated with blood-thinning drug's adulteration with over-sulfated chondroitin
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Study examines cold medication use in young children May 31, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
Cough and cold medication use in young children has been linked to a significant number of adverse effects and several deaths, leading the FDA to recommend against their use for children less than two years old. Despite these ... | |
Glaucoma procedure now available at Mayo Clinic aims to prevent further eye damage June 25, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
For the first time in Florida, patients with glaucoma have a new treatment option known as the Trabectome. The minimally invasive procedure, which is available at Mayo Clinic and takes about 20 minutes, is designed to decrease ... | |
 Stroke study reveals key target for improving treatment and suggests that Gleevec may help June 22, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Research in mice shows why tPA carries risks as well as benefits, and suggests that Gleevec or other drugs could prevent problems
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New drug trial for serious blister disease June 20, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
It's itchy, very painful and potentially fatal but a new clinical trial by University of Nottingham scientists is hoping to give sufferers of a rare skin condition a safe and effective treatment at last. | |
Leukemia drug could save lives of stroke patients June 22, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
Studies in mice reveal why tPA may cause brain damage
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Medication shows promise for patients with severe chronic constipation May 28, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
A new medication appears to offer significant relief to patients with severe chronic constipation while minimizing the likelihood of cardiac-related side effects, according to results of a study published this week in the ... | |
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