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GLEEVEC - An Oral treatment for leukemia

...usly approved by the FDA interfere with proteins associated with other cancers, but not with proteins that directly cause the disease. Gleevec, was discovered and developed by Novartis Oncology in collaboration with its colleagues. CML is a disease in which too many white blood cells are produced in the b...

GLEEVEC - An Oral treatment for leukemia

...usly approved by the FDA interfere with proteins associated with other cancers, but not with proteins that directly cause the disease. Gleevec, was discovered and developed by Novartis Oncology in collaboration with its colleagues. CML is a disease in which too many white blood cells are produced in the b...

TELITHROMYCIN - the proven effective new drug for cap

...in treating patients with pneumococcal bacteraemia associated with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This is a breakthrough in the field of anti microbials as pneumococcal resistance is on the rage.Dr. Thomas M. File, Jr., of Northeastern Ohio University of Medicine, Rootstown, commented that, "Currently clin...

Risk of heart disease begins in teens

... increased blood homocysteine, a substance that is associated with heart disease risk. Dr. Jody S Krantz, author of the study feels that early intervention is warranted and is mandatory in adolescents and young adults suffering from diabetes and possible association with atheroscerosis....

Moderate Use of Analgesics - Not Associated With Kidney Dysfunction

...pain relievers for everyday aches and pains is not associated with kidney dysfunction among healthy men. As ana...or moderate use of pain relievers or NSAIDs is not associated with kidney dysfunction....

Hostility can hurt your heart

... - which is a chemical found in blood and strongly associated with coronary heart disease. Catherine Stoney, associate professor in the department of psychology and co-author of this study// states that it is one possible reason that people with high hostility and anger tend to get heart disease. The study me...

Risk of Cancer can be reduced to 40% with a High Fiber Diet

...p to 30% of all cancers in the developed world are associated with nutritional factors and could be avoided by better-balanced diets. // EPIC (European Prospective Investigation of Cancer and Nutrition) study, which began 15 years ago, showed a decreased chance of developing colon cancer in people eating lo...

New FDA Approved Drug To Treat Migraine

...bness, dry mouth and headache are the side effects associated with the use of Axert. In controlled trials, Axert showed a low percentage of side effects. However this class of compounds has the potential to cause coronary vasospasm, and as a result Axert is not advised for patients with ischemic or vasospastic...

Protective effects of tomatoes in prostate cancer

..., such as tomato sauce and ketchup, have long been associated with a reduced risk of various cancers, especially prostate cancer, but the reason for such an action is yet to be found. Clinical trials have suggested that lycopene, which is found in tomato products and other natural plant nutrients may be effect...

Male infertility in relation to cancer

...ather children at all. Poor sperm quality was also associated with an increased risk of cancers of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) and digestive organs. The researchers analysed the sperm quality of semen samples taken from over 32,000 men in England between 1960 and 1989. Sperm count, motility, and shape we...

'Sweaty palms syndrome' can be cured by surgery

...d moved along the chest until it reaches the nerve associated with excessive sweating. The probe is also fitted with a cutter that is used to sever the nerve, thus stopping the signal from the brain to the hands. Since the nerves to the feet take a different route, the feet often continue to sweat after surger...

Iron supplements proves helpful in dry cough .

...uced dry cough is unclear, but it is thought to be associated with the increase in nitric oxide (NO) generation caused by ACE inhibitors. NO is known to have inflammatory effects on bronchial epithelial cells. Dr. Hong and colleagues embarked on their study based on reports that iron supplementation decreases ...

Prevention of cataracts

...or other nutrients, only vitamin C intake remained associated with prevalence of cataracts. Researchers found the incidence of cataracts was significantly lower for women who used a vitamin C supplement for 10 or more years compared to women who never used vitamin C supplements. Researchers say these results p...

Novartis files application with FDA for Zometa

... for Zometa in the treatment of bone complications associated with a broad range of tumor types. These include prostate and lung cancer, for which no bisphosphonate therapy is currently approved. The spread of cancerous cells from the original tumor to the bone, can lead to serious complications called skeletal...

Surviving surgery

...archers in the US have tried to quantify the risks associated with surgery, which should help patients and doctors make more wise choices. Deciding on having an operation is never a zero risk option. But sometimes it is essential for your future health.// Researchers believe that operative deaths for those age...

Starving leads to obesity

...abdominal area.This particular depostion of fat is associated with "metabolic syndrome" which is also linked to high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.// Women whose mothers were exposed to the famine early in their pregnancies were especially prone to later obesity....

Less drinking less stroke

...er, consumption of alcohol, at any level, was also associated with some brain atrophy.// The research team studied 2,306 patients over the age of 65 who were enrolled in the Cardiovascular Health Study. Alcohol intake was measured according to how often 12 ounces of beer, 6 ounces of wine or shots of liquor w...

Low testosterone levels lead to eating disorders

...roblems, researchers say.// Eating disorders are associated with a weakening of the bones, which become dangerously thin and brittle. This is linked to severe weight loss and lack of essential nutrients, particularly calcium.Low bone mineral density (BMD) can lead to osteoporosis, and an increased risk of fra...

Osteoporosis Drugs: right time to take-off

...evel. New compounds that rebuild bone mass and are associated with minimal side effects represent another area of opportunity. Currently, Selective Oestrogen Receptors Modulators (SERMs) such as Raloxifene and new generation bisphosphonates such as Risedronate have not been introduced in the Indian market. Thes...

Wonder drug - could end in disaster

...t brain chemical messenger generally thought to be associated with mood and feelings of pleasure. Prozac is known as Seroxat in Britain and Paxil in the US. This drug has the generic name-Paroxetine. However, tests using Lustral, suggests that the Prozac "family" of drugs, known as selective serotonin reuptak...

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