Federal Register: Food and Drug Administration Critical Path Workshop on Clinical Trials for Local Treatment of Breast Cancer by Thermal Ablation.

Published in July 20th, 2008

Posted by Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew in Medical Devices and Radiological Health

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The FDA is is announcing a public workshop to discuss the issues associated with the development and implementation of feasibility trials for local treatment of breast cancer by thermal ablation.

Maintenance With Infliximab Effective in Crohn’s Disease

Published in July 20th, 2008

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Patients with Crohn’s disease who are in remission after treatment with infliximab and immunosuppressives can safely go on to infliximab monotherapy, according to Belgian researchers.
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Low Levels of Hyperglycosylated HCG Linked to Pregnancy Failures

Published in July 20th, 2008

Posted by Medscape Pharmacists Headlines in Drugs and Food Information, Health Information, Pharmaceutical Industry News

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Low levels of hyperglycosylated human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG-H) at implantation may be responsible for many pregnancy failures, according to a new report.
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Furosemide Inhalation Can Alleviate Dyspnea in COPD

Published in July 20th, 2008

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Inhalation of furosemide relieves exertional dyspnea in some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a report by researcher in Canada.
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Female Gender and Smoke Exposure Predict Asthma Response to Montelukast

Published in July 20th, 2008

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In children with asthma treated with inhaled corticosteroids and requiring rescue medication, responsiveness to the leukotriene blocker montelukast is increased in those exposed to tobacco smoke and tends to be greater in girls than in boys, according to investigators at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center.
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Uninsured With Mental Illness And Addiction Disorders Not Covered By State Healthcare Initiatives, USA

Published in July 20th, 2008

Posted by Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today in Addictions, Alcohol Abuse, Drugs and Food Information, Health Information, Illegal Drugs, Safety Information

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New data indicates that more than one in four adult Americans without medical insurance have a mental illness or addiction disorder, or both. Many state healthcare initiatives that intended to cover the uninsured are neglecting these behavioral health conditions, according to a report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council). The report is available at