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George Bush pledges 200 million dollars for AIDS relief

...neral Assembly is due to hold a special session to discuss the global AIDS scenario and the corrective measures the world body plans to launch on June 25 in New York. President Bush said that he and Secretary-General Kofi Annan had agreed on several principles for the fund's operation, including a focus on b...

Lose stomach for Life....Preventive removal of stomach saves the risk of cancer

...nce the patients with strong family history should discuss this with their family physician and must come up with an earliest intervention. Hence the prime modality to prevent deaths from cancer is by targeting the high risk individuals as this study goes....

A new hearing device improves hearing

... more. Please refer to the specific consultant and discuss it whether this is applicable in your case....

FDA debates status of decongestant drugs

...A Non-Prescription Drugs Advisory Committee met to discuss a new five-year study by Yale University researchers that found phenyl-propanolamine (PPA), an active ingredient in non-prescription drugs, can increase the risk of stroke in some users. PPA helps constrict blood vessels, thus relieving nasal congest...

Shelved bowel-syndrome drug still in demand

...the FDA will convene a panel of outside experts to discuss whether Lotronex, an irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)... have been meeting regularly since January 2001 to discuss ways of limiting adverse effects....

Taking the help of pharmacist

...or you, and may have more time than your doctor to discuss your medications....

Misinterpretation living wills

...thing that patients, doctors and relatives need to discuss in more detail....

Inadequate proof to justify routine prostate screen

... If a man wants a PSA test, his physician should discuss the benefits and risks. Early diagnosis of a curable cancer is an obvious benefit, but there is the risk of a false positive result, which could lead to unnecessary investigations. Surgery for prostate cancer can lead to all manner of side effects su...

Children! Protecting them from medical mistakes

...ays. The fact sheet advises doctors and parents to discuss medication dosages, potential side effects, and limits on food, drink or activities that might be necessary when a child is prescribed a particular medicine. The fact sheet will be distributed to 57,000 pediatricians and to groups representing childr...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) signals vascular disease

Erectile dysfunction, a problem few men discuss with their physicians, can be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease. Risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and smoking are the same as those associated with impotence. It is e...

First global SARS meet opens

...r experiences with the disease, and delegates will discuss strategies for controlling and preventing SARS in the future....

HRT: A Difficult Decision

...rom panic or overreaction, but he urges doctors to discuss treatment options and risks of HRT with their patients....

Self-Management Program Beneficial for Back Pain

...r the first class to reinforce what was taught and discuss any concerns. Patients in the usual care group did not receive these three interventions. Researchers assessed the back pain, health status, confidence and time spent in physical activity at the beginning of the study, at four months, and at one ye...

Self-Management Program Beneficial for Back Pain

...r the first class to reinforce what was taught and discuss any concerns. Patients in the usual care group did not receive these three interventions. Researchers assessed the back pain, health status, confidence and time spent in physical activity at the beginning of the study, at four months, and at one year...

Reducing Number Of Cigarettes Not Enough

...” Researchers from the National Cancer Institute discuss how the two studies highlight that tobacco’s role as a cancer initiator and promoter is not only complex, but also remains one of the greatest global public health challenges. Given the strong evidence, NCI researchers say the most dramatic health be...

Preventing cavities in children

...s, pediatric nurse practitioners and dieticians to discuss these guidelines with parents....

Depression Found To Increase Stroke Risk

...s say their findings suggest a need for doctors to discuss depression with patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and implement the corresponding psychosocial interventions as part of the medical management....

Who Board To Discuss Asian Tsunami Related Health Issues

WHO Executive Board is to discuss the devastation caused in Southeast Asia by the ts...n. Also on the agenda of the 32-member board is to discuss the broader topic of WHO's work in emergencies in general. These include, importance of effective pr...

Warning Issued by FDA on consumption of the drug Tysabri used to treat Multiple Sclerosis

...abri have been asked to contact their physician to discuss appropriate alternative treatments while the reports are being evaluated. A single fatality and one possible case of progressive Multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients receiving Tysabri for MS. However, this adverse ef...

FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Tysabri, a New Drug for MS

...ted with Tysabri should contact their physician to discuss appropriate alternative treatments while these reports are being evaluated," added Dr. Galson. FDA received a report from Biogen Idec, the manufacturer of Tysabri, of one confirmed fatal case and one possible case of progressive multifocal leukoenc...

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