Achieved a sustained viral response in 83% of patients with hepatitis C protease inhibitor for HCV New Boehringer Ingelheim

Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 4:11 | Category : Purchase of drugs

‘The final results of the Silen-C1 and two studies have demonstrated the potential for an excellent performance of this protease inhibitor once daily in a wide range of HCV patients,’ said Prof. ‘The current standard of care for HCV is not effective for many patients. The cure rate achieved viral protease inhibitors, such as IB [...]

“New Ecstasy” poses major health risks, reveals research in the United Kingdom

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 5:11 | Category : Entertainment

According to Dean Ames, the director of the Forensic Science Service Intelligence designer drug MDMA replaced drugs as the main ingredient in ecstasy tablets.

Project cell biomechanics can lead to the improvement of medical devices and tissue engineering scaffolds

Monday, 23 January 2012, 5:12 | Category : Women

The aim of the current research is to develop a temperature-sensitive polymer substrate with a shape memory that could be programmed to change the shape of the cells in conditions compatible. Shape memory polymers (SMP) are a class of smart materials that can pass between the two forms of command, from a fixed (temporary) shape [...]

More than 120 million dollars donated for the public to help the American Red Cross in Japan earthquakes and tsunami victims

Sunday, 22 January 2012, 5:17 | Category : Men

The American Red Cross provides that these funds will be used to fund immediate relief, such as the provision of supplies and medical care. Over time, it is likely that some of the contributions will be used for long-term recovery. The American Red Cross has been in close contact with its partners in the Asia-Pacific [...]

Sexual habits and the “morning-after pill”

Saturday, 21 January 2012, 7:37 | Category : NEWS

Hormonal emergency contraception is effective up to five days after unprotected intercourse. However, it is more effective if used within 72 hours.

New therapy could be effective in treating 30 percent of cancers

Friday, 20 January 2012, 7:58 | Category : Health

The study team also included Drs. Brian Leber from McMaster University / Hamilton Health Sciences (Ontario) and Denis-Claude Roy from Maisonneuve-Rosemont H Pital Montreal. The study was made possible by a grant awarded $ 600 000 to Dr. Borden by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (USA).

More than 1,000 patients admitted to the United States each year for injuries related to aviation

Thursday, 19 January 2012, 12:38 | Category : pharmacy

The researchers analyzed data from the national sample of hospital (NIS), a data system sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which contains information about 20 % of all admissions to hospital in the U. S. Using the International Classification of Diseases, 9 th edition, codes for aircraft accidents have been used to [...]

Jaundice in newborns related with an increased risk of autism and developmental disorders in general psychological

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 14:08 | Category : The family doctor

High risk of autism among infants with jaundice was more pronounced in children born in Denmark noticed between October and March (late autumn to late winter / early spring). They also reveal that the risk was higher if the mother had already had children.

Once a day pill as effective as multiple doses of oral yeast infection of HIV / AIDS

Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 18:13 | Category : Safety

The study is considered the largest to date involving HIV / AIDS patients with OC. The infection is also common in patients suffering from various forms of cancer, particularly those with head and neck, where the infection rate is 77 % higher.

To promote the disappearance of the effects of a severe allergic reaction

Monday, 16 January 2012, 22:24 | Category : Health insurance

Because these effects of S1P were found to be mediated by S1PR2, the authors suggest that drugs that could trigger S1PR2 counter the expansion of blood vessels associated with anaphylactic shock, which promotes recovery.

Mediterranean diet associated with slower rate of cognitive decline

Monday, 16 January 2012, 3:04 | Category : Entertainment

The Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fish and olive oil and moderate wine and alcohol is associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline in older people, according to researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

Pill 5 days after the FDA Panel Gets Nod sex

Sunday, 15 January 2012, 6:14 | Category : Women

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Patients have a low awareness of the risk of osteoporosis fractures

Saturday, 14 January 2012, 6:49 | Category : Men

“It ‘possible that ED can not be the best setting to provide patients with educational information on the prevention of fractures and osteoporosis, as they are concerned about both problems more acute pain and comorbidity in a landslide.”

Agreement confirms the delivery of cataract important contribution to health clinical decision making, Australia

Friday, 13 January 2012, 9:50 | Category : Health

“We welcome the new $ 5 million fund to raise awareness for the treatment of cataract in rural and indigenous communities.