Teenagers and men who were vaccinated with Gardasil were 90% less likely to develop genital warts related to the 4 human papillomavirus strains that the vaccine targets.
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HPV Vaccine May Reduce Risk of Genital Warts in Men
Published in November 13th, 2008
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Hope for treating relapse to methamphetamine abuse
Published in November 13th, 2008
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“Reinstatement of drug-seeking behavior after an extended period of abstinence is the number-one cause of drug-addiction relapse,” said Brookhaven neuroanatomist Stephen Dewey, who led the research team. “This animal study suggests that vigabatrin could potentially prevent human methamphetamine addicts from relapsing.”
FDA Approvals: Toviaz, Prezista, Astepro
Published in November 13th, 2008
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The FDA has approved fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets (Toviaz), an expanded indication for darunavir tablets (Prezista), and a new formulation for azelastine HCl nasal spray (Astepro).
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FDA Approvals: Toviaz, Prezista, Astepro
Published in November 13th, 2008
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The FDA has approved fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets (Toviaz), an expanded indication for darunavir tablets (Prezista), and a new formulation for azelastine HCl nasal spray (Astepro).
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No Link Between Bisphosphonates and Atrial Fibrillation, FDA Says
Published in November 13th, 2008
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The agency is advising healthcare professionals not to alter their prescribing patterns for bisphosphonate therapy.
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Long-Term Results Suggest Half of MS Patients Fail Interferon
Published in November 13th, 2008
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Only half of patients achieve and maintain a full response over time, a new analysis of MRI patterns demonstrates.
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Novo Nordisk Launches Levemir Satisfaction Guarantee Program
Published in November 13th, 2008
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Princeton, NJ (November 10, 2008) – Patients with type 2 diabetes face many challenges, including blood sugar monitoring, maintaining a healthy diet and transitioning to new therapies. Novo Nordisk,…
U.K. Studies Alter Recommendations On Low-Level Alcohol, Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy
Published in November 13th, 2008
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U.K. policymakers are shifting recommendations on consumption of low levels of alcohol and caffeine during pregnancy in reaction to two recent studies on the effects of the drugs, the Los Angeles Times reports.
ACAAI 2008: Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray Quickly Relieves Allergic Rhinitis Congestion
Published in November 13th, 2008
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A newer testing method has shown that mometasone furoate nasal spray provides relief 6 hours after therapy.
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Metformin Improves IVF Pregnancy Outcome in PCOS
Published in November 13th, 2008
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Metformin pretreatment of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) before they undergo immature oocyte retrieval and in vitro maturation has a beneficial effect on pregnancy outcomes following embryo transfer, according to Chinese researchers.
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