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Merck to pay $ 253.5 million to Vioxx victim family

...o. Mrs. Ernst’s lawyers said that Merck was long aware of Vioxx’s potential heart risks but hid those risks from patients. Merck’s stock price fell almost 8%, although Texas rules on punitive damages will automatically lower the verdict to $26.1 million and Merck has already said it plans to appeal the c...

Wishing the pain away

...ion in pain sensitivity that the subjects were not aware of. In other words, thinking they were getting a pain drug actually allowed the participants to tolerate even more pain-inducing concentrated salt water than before. Source: Newsise...

Lymph Cell Growth In Eyes Related To Macrophages

...dying corneal transplants in mice. They had become aware of lymph vessels that seemed to be forming “in place,” away from those produced at the edge of the cornea. They also noticed that these lymph vessels disappeared after the wounds were healed. Because the cell structure of the new vessels resembled th...

High Cholesterol Can Be Controlled By Screening And Prevention

...terol checked at least every five years. · Be aware of family’s medical history. Total blood cholesterol level may be increased if you are a male over 45 or a female over 55; if you are a smoker; if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart attacks before 55 for males or 65 for females...

Smokers Face The Risk Of Becoming Blind In Later Life

...t people can do anything about, yet people are not aware of the link and most people have not even heard of the condition. "The message is simple - do not take up smoking, and if you do, stop." The RNIB is calling on the government to introduce warnings on cigarette packets about the risk of AMD and t...

Patient Choice Cesarean Section on The Rise

...the procedure is acceptable as long as the patient aware of the associated risks and benefits over vaginal delivery. <br...

Proper Validation of Generic Drugs Could Save Millions of AIDS Patients

...ve and safe the drug is, and the patient should be aware that unsafe drugs could cause drug resistance and new strains of virus could emerge. Generic drug manufacturers are mostly from the Asian countries, there are 27 manufacturers in Asian countries, mostly they are produced for domestic uses and some dr...

All Is Far In Love And War

...this doesn’t bother you, then you probably are not aware of the fact that stress is linked to six of the leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. The results add to the evidence that psychological factors influence biological functions...

Cryopreservation of Ovaries for Cancer patients undergoing treatment

...ormally three years after the operation. "We are aware that a great deal more research and discussion is required before this will become an ethically and clinically acceptable treatment," said Clare Brown, chief executive of The Charity Infertility Network commented....

Late Pregnancy Women Face The Risk Of Heartbreak, Fertility Problems

... a choice many people make." "But they need to be aware of the added problems when trying to conceive, particularly over the age of 35 when a woman's natural fertility declines." -IANS...

Familial Breast cancer without gene mutation not found to cause ovarian cancer.

...e of gynecological cancer deaths. Women should be aware of the risk of cancer and should do early assessment for cancer detection, apart from BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes other genes may also pose a risk for cancer development. Early breast cancer can be detected by mammograms, but detection of early ovarian can...

Malnutrition And Obesity Goes Hand In Hand

... hasn't reached policy makers, and they need to be aware that it is occurring. Deficiencies of micronutrients, such as iron, iodine, zinc and vitamin A, contribute to 'hidden hunger' and while the statistics on micronutrient status for women in developing countries are scarce. It is clear that a large p...

Molecule Behind Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

...an investigating the protein IL-6 when they became aware that TM patients suffered from memory impairment and depression. IL-6 has been implicated in mood and concentration disorders. Source: Newswise...

Medical Fraternity Urged To Revamp Indian Healthcare

...ents in medical science and technology, we must be aware that the health indicators of our country do not do us proud," Manmohan Singh said. "It is a matter of serious concern that after so many decades of our effort, our health indicators are among the worst in the world. Our infant mortality rates, our...

Nutrition Guide For Diabetic Nephropathy

...osphorus from the diet. It is also important to be aware of potassium retention...

Race Based Genome Project Launched By Mexico

...who is an experienced genomics researcher, is well aware of the social implications of genomics analysis. INMEGEN’s research will be subject to oversight as well as review by a panel comprising the country’s leading academic bioethics. The genomics project will be managed according to US National Institut...

Dental health neglected by over 60 % of Indians

...oothache in the past one year and 96 per cent were aware of the problem, but only as few as 35% have taken treatment from a dentist. In addition to attitudes, the survey also tracked usage patterns and almost 30% were found not using any modern oral care products, the number being higher in rural areas. A...

Women might be at increased risk of HIV during pregnancy

...ant. It would therefore be prudent for women to be aware of this potential risk of HIV acquisition during pregnancy, and to promote safe sex, or sexual abstinence where feasible....

Tennis elbow not new among cricketers, say experts

.... But after Sachin's case, people have become more aware and are being more cautious. " Furthermore, he reflected on the fact that the condition cannot be ignored in sportsmen because of the necessity for a 110 % physical fitness. "The problem can occur in anyone who is involved in a regular cyclical ph...

Incorrect lifestyle may be the cause of male infertility

... reducing male fertility, men certainly need to be aware of them, and be careful of their lifestyle, including what they eat and what they wea....

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