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Additional Dosage Strengths Of Vyvanse Approved By FDA
Additional Dosage Strengths Of Vyvanse Approved By FDA. Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, has announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for three additional dosage strengths for the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment, VYVANSE".
SpeechWorks Debuts New Autism/ADHD Therapy In Columbia. SpeechWorks is one of 30 providers internationally that offer the Sensory Learning Program, an innovative 30-day program geared towards correcting sensory issues in the brain. The program combines three conventional therapies into one, and it's showing progress not just for Autism, but for kids with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder and developmental delays.
Probable Cause Identified Of Age Differences In Stimulant Response. In young children, psychostimulants relieve symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder, yet in adolescents and adults, those same medications can cause euphoria and are often abused.What is behind these differing drug responses?Temple University scientists have identified a potential molecular mechanism, the neurotrophin system comprised of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its receptor TrkB, as the cause of age differences in stimulant response.
Nonstimulant Medication Is A Safe And Effective Alternative For ADHD Treatment In Children With Fragile X Syndrome. Fragile X syndrome is the most common hereditary form of mental retardation. Many children with FXS also suffer from attention deficit and/or hyperactivity disorder, which complicates social relationships at home and at school.
Western clinical trials bad for traditional medicine: SAfrican minister
Western clinical trials bad for traditional medicine: SAfrican minister. Traditional medicines used by African healers should not be exposed to Western-style clinical trials, South Africa's controversial health minister was reported as saying Saturday.
Older diabetics at risk of physical disabilities. Elderly people with diabetes may be at heightened risk of physical limitations that could hinder their independence, a new study suggests.
FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer. FRIDAY, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Food and DrugAdministration on Friday approved the cancer drug Avastin for women withadvanced breast cancer, going against the recommendation of its ownadvisory panel.
Obesity more dangerous than terrorism: experts. World governments are focussing too much on fighting terrorism while obesity and other "lifestyle diseases" are killing millions more people, an international conference heard Monday.
Diet change gives hyperactive kids new taste for life in Norway
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.
China reports rise in sexually transmitted diseases. China unveiled on Friday a large percentage rise in 2007 in diseases transmitted sexually or via blood, including AIDS and syphilis, without reporting exact figures.
U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm
U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm. Some researchers are questioning whether national guidelines advising Americans to eat a low-fat diet have had the unintended consequence of feeding the current obesity epidemic.
Study suggests new germ 'hot spots'. New infectious diseases have been appearing more often, says a study that suggests "hot spots" where the next new germs are most..
Flu genes help clarify 1918 pandemic. Medical sleuths probing a cold case involving one of the deadliest killers in history, the 1918 flu, reported Monday that they..
Before tragedy struck at NIU, signs were there. Steven Kazmierczak, who killed five students and himself at Northern Illinois University on Thursday, gave some strong clues..
Health Tip: Zinc in Your Diet. - Zinc is a mineral that the body needs to helpthe immune system, in wound healing, and in the breakdown ofcarbohydrates. Second only to iron in its concentration in the body, zincis found in protein-rich foods such as meat, peanuts and peanut butter,and legumes.
Stolen health, beauty items sold online pose risk
Stolen health, beauty items sold online pose risk. More than two dozen types of health and beauty products that are sold through online auction sites have been stolen and possibly..
Trauma during youth linked to increased risk of smoking. Childhood abuse or physical violence in young adulthood greatly raises the odds of someone starting to smoke by their early 20s,..
U.S. cancer deaths up in '05; overall rates decline. U.S. cancer deaths rose by more than 5,000 in 2005, a somewhat disappointing reversal of a two-year downward trend, the American..
Diet tied to breast and ovarian cancer risks. A new study suggests that women who eat diets rich in meat and dairy may have a decreased risk of breast cancer, while those who bulk up on fiber, fruits and vegetables show a lower risk of ovarian cancer.
Small cigars making big gains. As cigarette smoking declines, cheap look-alikes in fruity flavors are gaining substantial ground and worrying public health..
Salty snacks mean more sodas for kids
Salty snacks mean more sodas for kids. Kids who load up on salty meals and snacks get thirsty, and too often they turn to calorie-filled sodas. So maybe cutting back on the salt is a good way to cut the calories. That's the idea coming from a British study published Wednesday in an American Heart Association journal.
Poverty Drains Nutrition From Family Diet. THURSDAY, Feb. 21 -- Members of poor households inwhich it is consistently hard to afford enough high-quality food end upeating nutritionally risky diets, Canadian researchers reveal.
Author: Regular workouts 'spark' brain. A fast-paced workout can build muscle, but can it also condition the brain? John Ratey, author of a new book, Spark: The Revolutionary..
Campbell's lowering sodium in almost 50 soups. The Campbell Soup Co.'s kid-oriented soups, which feature characters such as Dora the Explorer and Batman on the cans, are getting..
Campbell's lowering sodium in almost 50 soups
Campbell's lowering sodium in almost 50 soups. The Campbell Soup Co.'s kid-oriented soups, which feature characters such as Dora the Explorer and Batman on the cans, are getting..
Author: Regular workouts 'spark' brain. A fast-paced workout can build muscle, but can it also condition the brain? John Ratey, author of a new book, Spark: The Revolutionary..
Flu genes help clarify 1918 pandemic. Medical sleuths probing a cold case involving one of the deadliest killers in history, the 1918 flu, reported Monday that they..
Small cigars making big gains. As cigarette smoking declines, cheap look-alikes in fruity flavors are gaining substantial ground and worrying public health..
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High Court paves way for filling vacancies in PHCs. "Having applied for selection by accepting the said conditions, it is not open for the appellants to seek extension of time" Relaxation granted for candidates selected in 2006 held invalid MADURAI: The Madras High Court has paved the way for filling 469 vacancies of Assistant Surgeon in primary health centres across the State as it.. via The Hindu.
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