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New Asthma drug in testing phase

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:52:30 +0000

New Asthma drug in testing phase An experimental Asthma drug shows promise, but is a long way away from your local pharmacy. In a three month trial, the drug decreased the number of Asthma attacks and other symptoms by 87% in adults who didn't get enough relief from other medications … Full News here – [...]

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New Asthma Drug Could Be Game Changer

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:52:35 +0000

New Asthma Drug Could Be Game Changer Dupilumab, developed by Sanofi (SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), reduced asthma attacks by 87% in a 12-week, 104-patient study of the injectable treatment. A physician involved in the trial called the preliminary results, “the most exciting … Full News here – Read more on Investorplace.com

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Jerome Bettis's Anti-Asthma Offensive

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:52:48 +0000

Jerome Bettis's Anti-Asthma Offensive Around that time, he also learned that he had asthma. The kid who would later earn the nickname "The Bus" quickly learned how to manage that: "I was diligent about everything I did from that point on. I didn't want that to happen again." Still, he … Full News here – [...]

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A New Target for Mesothelioma Treatment Shows Promise According to …

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:41 +0000

A New Target for Mesothelioma Treatment Shows Promise According to … Surviving Mesothelioma reports that a pair of Swiss researchers say they have identified a potential new target for mesothelioma therapy. The compound called calretinin (CR) is a potential new target for mesothelioma therapy. CR is a calcium-binding … Full News here – Read more [...]

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NVISION Laser Eye Centers First in the Nation to Offer Avellino-GENE Detection …

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:53:09 +0000

NVISION Laser Eye Centers First in the Nation to Offer Avellino-GENE Detection … Prior to undergoing refractive surgery such as LASIK, the AGDS Test detects, with 100 percent accuracy, the ACD genetic mutation in which carriers are at an extremely high risk of experiencing eventual blindness as a result of vision-correction … Full News here [...]

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Jeff foxworthy – colonoscopy – Medical Informer Video

Medical Informer — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:15 +0000

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Submerged structure stumps Israeli archaeologists

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:52:22 +0000

Submerged structure stumps Israeli archaeologists The monumental structure, made of boulders and stones with a diameter of 70 meters (230 feet), emerged from a routine sonar scan in 2003. Now archaeologists are trying to raise money to allow them access to the submerged stones. "It's very enigmatic … Full News here – Read more on [...]

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What can I do to treat erectile dysfunction?

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:52:32 +0000

What can I do to treat erectile dysfunction? Common examples include sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil (Levitra). These are effective medications and work only when there is sexual stimulation. The potential side effects of these medications include headache, stomach upset … Full News here – Read more on Globe and Mail

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Have a nervous stomach … every day?

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:52:30 +0000

Have a nervous stomach … every day? Brand names include Cymbalta, Effexor XR, Lexapro, and Paxil. It may take four to six weeks to feel better. Your doctor might prescribe a benzodiazepine for a short while. Brand names include Ativan, Klonopin, Valium, and Xanax. These drugs carry a … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Man, 72, Convicted Of Trying To Smuggle 40K Phony Erectile Dysfunction Pills

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:52:41 +0000

Man, 72, Convicted Of Trying To Smuggle 40K Phony Erectile Dysfunction Pills Authorities said Lee was returning home from South Korea last year when officers at Los Angeles International Airport found counterfeit Viagra, Cialis and Levitra pills concealed in his golf bag and luggage. An analysis by a federal forensics lab … Full News here [...]

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Sedation system for colonoscopy, EGD procedures receives premarket approval

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:53:36 +0000

Sedation system for colonoscopy, EGD procedures receives premarket approval The FDA has issued premarket approval for the SEDASYS System, a personalized sedation system intended for colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures, according to a press release. The device, developed by Sedasys, a division of … Full News here – Read more on Healio

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Pfizer sues Unipharm for violating Viagra patent

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:52:20 +0000

Pfizer sues Unipharm for violating Viagra patent Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE; LSE: PFZ) today filed a NIS 10 million lawsuit with the Tel Aviv District Court against Unipharm Ltd. for producing and selling imitation Viagra, in violation of Pfizer's patent. In the statement of claim, Pfizer says that … Full News here – Read more [...]

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EMA Panel Recommends Approval of Erectile Dysfunction Drug – Medscape

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:28 +0000

EMA Panel Recommends Approval of Erectile Dysfunction Drug – Medscape The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended granting marketing authorization for Spedra (Vivus BV) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. The active ingredient in Spedra is the … Full News here – Read more on Medscape

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Mesothelioma Settlements – (888)-281-4559 – Free Consultation! – Medical Informer Video

Medical Informer — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:59:12 +0000

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Immune protein could stop diabetes in its tracks

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:52:40 +0000

Immune protein could stop diabetes in its tracks May 20, 2013 — Melbourne researchers have identified an immune protein that has the potential to stop or reverse the development of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, before insulin-producing cells have been destroyed. Full News here – Read more on Science Daily (press release)

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AGS reverses aspirin vote

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:52:25 +0000

AGS reverses aspirin vote Elderly people with type 2 diabetes should not take aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, according to draft guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society. This reverses its previous recommendation. Two large studies found that taking aspirin … Full News here – Read more on McKnight’s Long Term Care News

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Covidien's lung cancer detection system included in ACCP guidelines

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:52:27 +0000

Covidien's lung cancer detection system included in ACCP guidelines The Dublin-based company, with US headquarters in Mansfield, Mass., said in a statement that the clinical practice guidelines were released by the ACCP earlier this month and are intended to aid doctors in diagnosing and managing lung cancer. Covidien … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Hemolytic Anemia after mitral valve repair: a case report – 7thSpace

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:53:30 +0000

Hemolytic Anemia after mitral valve repair: a case report – 7thSpace Hemolytic anemia after mitral valve repair is still an underestimated complication because it is a rare condition and there are few described case reports in the literature. The mechanism responsible for hemolysis most commonly involves a regurgitant … Full News here – Read more [...]

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Shock your penis into action!

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:53:41 +0000

Shock your penis into action! Viagra (Sildenafil) is the most common drug to beat ED but it doesn't work for various. This technique on the other hand uses a technology called extracorporeal shockwave therapy. The device resembles a mobile phone uses 10 per cent of power of kidney … Full News here – Read more [...]

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10 Investigates: Mother May Have Faked Claims Of Son's Cancer

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:19 +0000

10 Investigates: Mother May Have Faked Claims Of Son's Cancer Emily King posted claims that her 4-year-old son, JJ, had cancer known as pleuropulmonary blastoma. King posted on Facebook pages called "Prayers for JJ", "Patches for JJ" and "Champions for (JJ's) Family," according to Internet records and interviews. Full News here – Read more on [...]

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Study: Staying fit cuts cancer death risk in middle age

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:52:59 +0000

Study: Staying fit cuts cancer death risk in middle age In a study of 17,049 men, those with good respiratory and cardiovascular fitness were more likely to survive prostate, lung or colorectal cancer, and avoid developing lung or colorectal cancers. The results were released Wednesday by the American … Full News here – Read more [...]

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New Launch MI Lab and other Kalamazoo operations playing roles in diabetes …

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:51 +0000

New Launch MI Lab and other Kalamazoo operations playing roles in diabetes … Launch MI Lab Manager Greg Cavey, at center talking with a colleague, said his facility prevents Metabolic Solutions Development Co. from having to send its diabetes research work out of the Kalamazoo area, which saves time and money. (Courtesy Photo) … Full [...]

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Aspirin for primary prevention in diabetes 'should be restricted'

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:52:41 +0000

Aspirin for primary prevention in diabetes 'should be restricted' Daily low-dose aspirin treatment does not prevent cardiovascular events or death in people with type 2 diabetes and no previous cardiovascular disease (CVD), and may even increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in female patients, shows a … Full News here – Read more [...]

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More sunshine could help asthma patients

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:54:53 +0000

More sunshine could help asthma patients What does getting a tan have to do with asthma? Well, maybe not a tan specifically, but spending more time out in the sun could be beneficial to asthma patients. When a person absorbs sunlight, the body produces vitamin D, which is thought to calm the … Full News [...]

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O que é anemia falciforme? – Medical Informer Video

Medical Informer — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:01:17 +0000

Dores nos ossos, fadiga e icterícia são sintomas da anemia falciforme, uma doença das células do sangue. Assista à reportagem de Danilo Sala e saiba como o p…

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