Ovulation blocking gene found

Published in July 17th, 2008

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A group of Canadian and European researchers have unlocked the mystery of a gene with the potential to both regulate and block ovulation.

Valganciclovir Suppresses Replication of Human Herpesvirus-8

Published in July 17th, 2008

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Valganciclovir given orally suppresses replication of human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), according to a report in the July 1st issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases.
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Pooled Data Confirm Pregabalin Relieves Pain in Diabetic Neuropathy

Published in July 17th, 2008

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Results of a meta-analysis indicate that the antiepileptic agent pregabalin is safe and effective for relieving pain in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
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Palivizumab May Prevent RSV Infections in Infants With Cystic Fibrosis

Published in July 17th, 2008

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Data from the prospective Palivizumab Outcomes Registry indicate that prophylactic treatment with the monoclonal antibody prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infection among infants with cystic fibrosis.
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Incentives Expected to Spur U.S. Docs to E-Prescribe

Published in July 17th, 2008

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More U.S. doctors are expected to throw away their paper pads and begin to prescribe drugs electronically under a new Medicare measure offering them financial incentives to go high-tech, according to experts.
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Clarithromycin, Ciprofloxacin Similar as Add-Ons for Mycobacterial Lung Infections

Published in July 17th, 2008

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Clarithromycin or ciprofloxacin as adjuncts to rifampicin and ethambutol produce similar outcomes in patients with opportunistic mycobacterial pulmonary infections, according to results from the largest randomized trial on this subject.
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Astellas Wins Japan Approval for Once-Daily Formulation of Tacrolimus

Published in July 17th, 2008

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Astellas Pharma Inc said on Thursday it had won approval to sell a new version of its key transplant drug in Japan, the second major region where it has gained approval although it is facing delays in the United States.
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FDA Shifts Stance on Mercury in Dental Amalgam

Published in July 17th, 2008

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The FDA has reopened the period of public comment on proposed rule changes that would tighten controls on dental amalgam, a mercury-containing material used in dental fillings.
Medscape Medical News

News From Clinical Trials in Multifactorial Hypertension

Published in July 17th, 2008

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ASH 2008: Substudy and other data from the ON-TARGET, TRANSCEND, AASK, ACCORD, EXCEED, and ACCOMPLISH trials.

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Pediatric Hypertension: Does It Have an Impact on Cognition?

Published in July 17th, 2008

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ASH 2008: Hypertension is an early warning of cardiovascular events later in life — but when it occurs in children is it already a sign of cognitive deficits?

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