U.S. FDA, CDC Say Merck’s Gardasil Shot Remains Safe

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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A review of health problems reported after women and girls received Merck & Co’s Gardasil vaccine shows it remains safe and effective for protecting against a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.
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Omeprazole Boosts Saquinavir Exposure in HIV Patients

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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In HIV patients taking saquinavir/ritonavir, use of omeprazole leads to a significant - and apparently well tolerated - increase in saquinavir plasma exposure.
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Maximizing HAART Coverage Has Potential to Curb HIV Epidemic

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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Treatment of at least 75% of individuals who are eligible for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has the potential to “curb the growth of the HIV epidemic,” Canadian researchers announce.
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Low Mass Islet Cell Transplants Achieve Insulin Independence

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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Allogeneic islet cell transplantation outcome is improved with smaller transplant size and with addition of etanercept and exenatide to the post-transplant immunosuppression regimen.
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Inhaled Mannitol Improves Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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Treatment with inhaled mannitol leads to significantly improved lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a report by Australian researchers in the June issue of Chest.
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Roche acquires Mirus to advance RNAi delivery research

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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Roche (Basel) and Mirus Bio Corporation (Madison, WI, USA) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Roche will acquire Mirus Bio Corporation, a privately-owned US company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative nucleic acid based technologies, including a proprietary RNAi (Ribonucleic Acid interference) delivery platform.

Perceived Accessibility of Smoking May Increase Risk of Smoking Among Youths

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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A study shows that perceived accessibility of smoking increases the risk of smoking among youths and has a stronger effect among those with peer smokers.
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Breast Examination May Not Improve Breast Cancer Survival

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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According to a Cochrane review, breast cancer self-examination or physical examination does not improve breast cancer survival and may increase biopsies of benign lumps.
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Embolization of Varicoceles May Improve Male Infertility

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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A study shows that embolization of varicoceles in men with infertility may be considered a useful adjunct to in vitro fertilization.
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Early, Aggressive Treatment Warranted in Pediatric Status Epilepticus

Published in July 22nd, 2008

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Convulsive status epilepticus in children warrants early, aggressive treatment that includes rapid transport to the emergency department as well as very early prehospital treatment with intravenous lorazepam.
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