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Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk. FRIDAY, Feb. 28 -- Vitamin supplements won't protectpeople against lung cancer and taking vitamin E may even heighten therisk, a new study finds.
UK lawmakers urge action to cut childbirth deaths. Hundreds of thousands of women in poor countries die each year during pregnancy or childbirth from largely avoidable causes, British lawmakers said on Sunday.
Study finds dogs, robots cheer elderly. Dogs may have a hard time wrapping their paws around this one: Robotic competition is nipping at their heels in the mans-best-friend department. A study by Saint Louis University found that a lovable pooch named Sparky and a robotic dog, AIBO, were about equally effective at relieving the loneliness of nursing home residents and fostering attachments.
ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse. SATURDAY, March 1 -- Parents of children who areprescribed psychostimulants for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder might have one less thing to worry about now that a new studyconcludes these kids are no more likely than their peers to abuse drugsand alcohol as young adults.
Fertility study builds buzz around cellphones
Fertility study builds buzz around cellphones. Are men speed-dialing infertility by talking for hours a day on their cellphones? A new study suggests that might be the case,..
There is hope despite heart failure. Verna Schrombeck, 76, of Lowell, Ind., was once a busy music teacher who worked 12-hour days and enjoyed 2-mile walks. But by..
Needle exchange program struggles in N.J. New Jersey has become the last state where intravenous drug users can legally get clean needles, but two of the state's three..
Anemia drugs may raise death risk for chemo patients. Drugs designed to treat a common side effect of chemotherapy may actually increase the risk of death, according to the most comprehensive..
Diet change gives hyperactive kids new taste for life in Norway. Tears streak Rita s cheek as she recalls what it was like trying to figure out what was wrong with her son more than a decade ago, but she breaks into a smile when she explains how changing his diet made all the difference.
Shortage of surgeons pinches U
Shortage of surgeons pinches U.S. hospitals. In the modest building that houses Shore Memorial Hospital in this town of about 600 people between the Chesapeake and Hog Island..
Study: Depression drugs no better than placebos. Best-selling anti-depressants like Prozac and Seroxat are barely more effective than placebos in treating most people with depression,..
You can have comfort food, with a caveat. Maybe it's a slice of meatloaf, or a bowl of ice cream. Maybe it's a one-of-a-kind sandwich with ingredients that probably should..
Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure. Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests.
Struggle for words frustrates Woodruff. One year after Bob Woodruff spoke about his brain concussion on an ABC documentary, he is busy flying around the world on assignments..
Drugmakers asked to reveal educational grants to doctors. Wondering how much money drug companies spend on continuing education for doctors and who gets all the support?.
Is there any evidence
Is there any evidence as to whether 5-fu or cryotherapy is best for solar keratoses of arms? The Primary Care Dermatology Society published 'Solar keratosis primary care treatment pathway' in 2006 1]. This appears to recommend using these treatments for different types of the condition. via NLH Question Answering Service.
McKesson Announces Managed Services Portfolio. With the increasing scarcity of healthcare information technology resources coupled with the challenge of managing multifaceted projects, McKesson has introduced Horizon Managed Services -- a continuum of.. via Earth Times.
First New Topical Antibiotic Launched In UK For Nearly A Decade. ALTARGO, the first new topical antibiotic in nearly 10 years, is launched in the UK. via MediLexicon.
Anti-Aging Wine Cream Helping Women Look Younger. "We know wine is a very powerful antioxidant, and there's been over 30 years of research put into the antioxidant properties of wine and topical substances." NEW YORK Drink enough wine, and you may not be concerned with looking younger. But for those who prefer to stay sober, a new eye cream with from a legendary vineyard in France promises a younger look with the.. via WCCO.
Drug company closing area operations, 700 could lose jobs. Drug company Watson Pharmaceuticals announced today it will be closing three properties, including a laboratory on West Street that employs about 60 people. via NewsTimesLive.com.
New York Strengthens Emergency Preparedness With Cardinal Health Ventilators
New York Strengthens Emergency Preparedness With Cardinal Health Ventilators. "We are working closely with the state and federal government to support emergency preparedness efforts across the country" Cardinal Health, a global provider of products and services that improve the safety and productivity of health care, announced an order by the New York Department of Health for its public health preparedness.. via MediLexicon.
BioWisdom Announces Second Partner of Safety Intelligence Program. "This second partnership is a testimony to the value that the pharmaceutical industry sees in our approach to drug safety and risk management." CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM, February 19 / MARKET WIRE/ -- BioWisdom Ltd, the market leader in ontology-powered intelligence solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced a three-year agreement with.. via TMCnet.
New gene involved in determining hair texture and density in humans. "The bulb region of plucked hairs from woolly hair patients showed irregular bending without attachment of the root sheath." A Columbia University Medical Center research team has discovered a new gene involved in determining hair texture in humans. via Huliq.com.
Barrier Therapeutics to Present At Susquehanna's SIGnificant
Barrier Therapeutics to Present At Susquehanna's SIGnificant.. Barrier Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company that develops and markets dermatology products, today announced that executive management will participate in the 2nd Annual SIGnificant Investment Options.. via PrimeNewswire.
CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Signs Merger Agreement with Galderma Pharma S.A. "CollaGenex's innovative products complement and enhance Galderma's portfolio. We admire the accomplishments of CollaGenex's employees and believe that our combined organizations will be even better positioned to serve patient needs." Feb. 26, 2008 - CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Galderma Pharma S.A., pursuant to which Galderma's U.S. holding.. via Med Ad News.
Teva's Developed G-CSF is the First Biosimilar to Receive a Positive.. Feb 21, 2008 - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced today the receipt of a positive opinion from the CHMP, the scientific committee of the European Medicines Agency, for its human granulocyte colony.. via Med Ad News.
