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Tamiflu 30 Mg and 45 Mg Capsules Approved by FDA

... Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to market Tamiflu(R) (oseltamivir phosphate) capsules in 30 mg and 45 mg doses. The lower dose capsules provide a convenient alternative for the treatment and prevention of influenza types A and B in patients one year and...

MedAir AB Announces the Launch of Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

...iver care. It is equally critical that patients on supplemental oxygen receive accurate readings in order make the proper adjustments to their oxygen flow. While the cost of oximetry is an important consideration, accuracy is too critical to be sacrificed. OxyCheck meets the requirements for both accuracy and cos...

Deficiency of Vitamin D Levels may Be Common in Healthy Kids

...ars of age. The researchers assessed dietary and supplemental vitamin D intake, as well as body mass, and found that more than half of the children had low blood levels of vitamin D. Of the subjects, 55 percent of the children had inadequate vitamin D blood levels and 68 percent overall had low blood levels ...

Bone Health Protection by Dietary Calcium

... bones than women whose calcium comes mainly from supplemental tablets. Surprisingly, this is true even though the supplement takers have higher average calcium intake. Adequate calcium is important to prevent osteoporosis, which affects an estimated 8 million American women and 2 million American men. Another...

Estrogen Therapy Protects Against Fading Mental Powers: Study

...ison and a team of colleagues tested the effect of supplemental estrogen, or estradiol, on a group of four rhesus monkeys, whose menstrual cycle and menopause are similar to those of humans. All of the monkeys had their ovaries removed to induce menopause. The researchers then divided them into four groups: two...

VYVANSE(TM) Drug for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults

... Shire plc announced today that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for VYVANSE(TM) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults. This application is subject to a 10-month FDA re...

Testosterone Cream Ineffective in Enhancing Libido in Female Cancer Survivors

...part in the study, researchers said, "If providing supplemental estrogen to women who are postmenopausal is required to obtain a benefit from androgen therapy, then it does not appear that androgen supplementation would be a viable option for women who must avoid (estrogen) replacement."...

Feeding Premature Babies by Cup may Not Be of Much Help

... countries as well, especially for infants needing supplemental nourishment. The researchers said that cup feedi... mother and baby," as well as "non-introduction of supplemental feeds unless medically indicated," and education, reported health portal Medical News Today. The r...

Some Multivitamin Supplements Don't Reduce the Risk of Lung Cancer

...study of more than 75,000 adults found that taking supplemental multivitamins, vitamin C and E and folate do not decrease the risk of lung cancer. The findings are being reported at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Monday, May 21. The study, which also did not find any increased...

Mylan Announces Final FDA Approval for Fluoxetine Capsules

...he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 40 mg. Fluoxetine Capsules are the generic version of Eli Lilly and Company's Prozac(R) Capsules. Fluoxetine Capsules had U.S. sales of approximately $118 million for the 12 mont...

Masimo SET Pulse Oximetry Technology Significantly Reduce the Risk of ROP

...hyperoxia caused by the excessively high levels of supplemental oxygen often used to treat these patients, due in large part to unreliable oxygen level measurements from pulse oximeters not able to maintain accuracy during conditions of motion and low perfusion. In the study entitled Clinical Practice and SpO2 ...

Diabetes Management in Schools Act Will Help Ensure Oklahoma Students With Diabetes Are Safe at School

...s care assistants" will also be trained to provide supplemental diabetes care, particularly when the school nurse is unavailable. Additionally, the bill ensures that schools are open toward blood glucose monitoring, offering students the ability to monitor in the classroom or wherever they happen to be. The bil...

Nexavar Significantly Extends Survival of Liver Cancer Patients

...ration (FDA) and European health authorities for a supplemental indication for Nexavar in treatment of patients with liver cancer."Although much progress has been made in cancer research, the number of lives lost to liver cancer is increasing," said Dr. Jordi Bruix, co-principal investigator and Director of the B...

Low Levels of Testosterone may Increase the Risk of Death in Older Men

... While the study lends support to the belief that supplemental hormone therapy may help older men with low testosterone levels, those who practice weight control and increase their physical activity may also live longer. "The study did show there may be an association between low testosterone levels and higher...

Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk

...y assigned to take daily dosages of 1,400-1,500 mg supplemental calcium, 1,400-1,500 mg supplemental calcium plus 1,100 IU of vitamin D3, or placebos. National Institutes of Health funded the study. ...

Testosterone Cream – Ineffective in Enhancing Libido in Female Cancer Survivor

...part in the study, researchers said, "If providing supplemental estrogen to women who are postmenopausal is required to obtain a benefit from androgen therapy, then it does not appear that androgen supplementation would be a viable option for women who must avoid (estrogen) replacement." SAV/B...

Sugary News for Diabetics – Cure Stems from Stem Cell Therap

...lin for some time. Eleven patients, who were given supplemental insulin after the treatment, did not require synthetic insulin since that time. Detailed studies will be required to assess the safety and effectiveness of stem cell therapy for diabetics. SAV...

Low-dose Omega-3 Linked to Lower Blood Pressure

...eukin-6 (IL-6), were not affected significantly by supplemental DHA. The potential mechanism behind these effects was not studied directly, but the researchers state that other studies have proposed a direct effect of the omega-3 fatty acids on the electrophysiology of the heart by affecting the sinus node (the...

Nigerian Programme Increases Polio Immunisation

...tiative aims to counter these beliefs and provides supplemental health benefits such as vitamin A, de-worming tablets and vaccinations for measles, DPT (diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus) as well as oral polio vaccine (OPV). "The IPDs have really increased acceptance of immunisation," said Mustapha Mahmud, Nort...

Multiple Course of Steroids Protects Preterm Baby’s Lung

... Because of that, they may receive medications and supplemental oxygen, which can cause problems of their own. Some infants develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a scarring and inflammation of the lungs, from the oxygen treatment. Others can begin to leak air through the lungs and into the body cavity. Any of the...

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