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Doctors Urge Precaution to Shield Against Swine Flu

BLAUVELT, N.Y., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- As world health authorities debate how to stop the new strain of potentially deadly swine flu spreading quickly across the globe, medical options are limited. The current strain is a mutant of H1N1, containing a unique combination of pig, bird and huma...

Despite Advances in the Accuracy of CT Colonography in Detecting Polyps, Digestive Health Experts Urge Patients to Consider Risks and Realities

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Findings from a trial of the accuracy of CT colonography (CTC) compared to complete colonoscopy in detecting large pre-cancerous polyps and colorectal cancers, coordinated by the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN), raise sev...

Karmanos Doctors Urge Increased Screening for Previously Treated Lung Cancer Patients, Especially Young Women

CHICAGO, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians at the Karmanos Cancer Institute today presented the conclusions of their study, Risk of Second Lung Cancer in Patients with Previously Treated Lung Cancer: Analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Result (SEER) Registry at the American Soc...

Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi Joins American Lung Association of Michigan to Address Seriously Low Vaccination Rates; Urge Metro-Detroiters to Get Immunized This Season

Local 'Faces of Influenza' Karen Newman and LaShell Griffin Asking Everyone, Especially Mothers, to Protect Themselves and Their Families This and Every Year Photo Opportunity/Media Advisory DETROIT, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Kristi ...

Researchers Urge Caution in Using ESAs for Cancer-Related Anemia

Drugs Might Increase Risk of Tumor Growth, Data Suggest DURHAM, N.C., April 30, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Echoing recent FDA warnings, a research group from Northern Ireland cautions against over-aggressive use of a group of drugs called "erythropoiesis-stimulating agents" (ESAs) to treat anemia in som...

GAA Calls on Secretary Clinton to Speak Out Against Gender-Based Violence During Her Africa Trip

...th by hindering prevention efforts, including access to education, and by creating barriers to counseling, testing, and treatment services. "We urge Secretary Clinton to speak out on these issues in all of her meetings with African leaders, and to impress on them the importance of immediately taki...

First Potential Lupus-Specific Treatment in Sight

...nagement of lupus will require a number of therapies, perhaps used in combination with each other. The LFA and its Medical-Scientific Advisory Council urge the federal government and industry to greatly step up their research efforts on lupus so that physicians have a complete arsenal of therapies at thei...

Two New Clinical Studies Show That Limited Exposure to Blood Transfusion Significantly Increases Morbidity and Mortality After Surgery

...icant blood loss is expected but does not occur. These two new studies add to the growing evidence that transfusions carry life-threatening risks and urge that in the absence of benefit from transfusion, avoidance of transfusions through the use of more restrictive transfusion practices could improve pat...

VIDEO from Medialink and the Epilepsy Foundation: New Study Suggests Different Versions of the Same Epilepsy Medication Can Be Harmful

...ic-to-brand or generic-to-generic. See video from the Epilepsy Foundation at: http://inr.mediaseed.tv/Epilepsy_36519/ "We strongly urge the Food and Drug Administration to inform patients and their doctors about the possible dangers of medication switching, and we're calling on the FDA...

Another Study Links Fluoride to Bone Cancer

...ry and asked EPA management to recognize fluoride as posing a serious risk of causing cancer in people.(7) In addition, over 2,430 professionals urge the U.S. Congress to stop fluoridation until Congressional hearings are conducted, citing scientific evidence that fluoridation, long promoted to figh...

Watson Announces United States Availability of RAPAFLO(TM) (silodosin), a Novel New Treatment in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

... In addition to RAPAFLO(TM), Watson will soon launch GELNIQUE, the first and only topical gel for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. Watson also has submitted a New Drug Application for a 6-month formulation of Trelstar(R) (triptorelin ...

Major Restless Legs Study Completes Enrollment With Support From MediciGlobal

...out the recruitment program. They were supported by a very experienced MediciGlobal team." Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) involves an irresistible urge to move the legs (medically known as akathisia ). It is estimated that 7% to 10% of the general population is affected by RLS and 60% of cases are in...

New, Published GELNIQUE Data Show Efficacy, Convenience and Excellent Tolerability

...in chloride) Gel 10%, the first and only topical gel approved for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), is effective at improving the symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency, and is extremely well tolerated in adults. GELNIQUE is a quick drying, clear and colorless, fragra...

Patient Enrollment in Urgent(R) PC SUmiT Clinical Trial Completed Ahead of Schedule

...ractive bladder (OAB) symptoms of urinary urgency, urge incontinence and frequency of urinary voids. A to...study will evaluate reductions in urinary urgency, urge incontinence and frequency of urinary voids, as we...tion device designed for office-based treatment of urge incontinence, urinary urgency and urinary frequenc...

Uroplasty Highlights Results From Clinical Study on Macroplastique(R) for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence

...eve is the only FDA-approved minimally invasive nerve stimulation device designed for office-based treatment of urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence - symptoms often associated with overactive bladder. We also offer Macroplastique(R) Implants, an injectable bulking agent for the treatm...

ASGE Urges Patients to Seek a Qualified Endoscopist Before Undergoing a Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer

...one by gastroenterologists. Studies have shown that missed lesion rates are higher for internists and family practice physicians doing colonoscopy. We urge patients to log on to www.asge.org to find a qualified, expertly-trained gastrointestinal endoscopist to perform their colonoscopy and to ask questi...

Quality Colonoscopy Exam Remains Best Strategy for Detection of Polyps and Cancers According to Experts From the American College of Gastroenterology

...ing colon cancer deaths suggests a lower impact on mortality than previously reported. Physician experts from the American College of Gastroenterology urge patients and the public to recognize that even if the assumptions and design of this case-control study have produced accurate data, colonoscopy remai...

Open Letter to President-Elect Barack Obama From Don Margolis, Chairman and Founder of The Repair Stem Cell Institute

...s spokesman for the Repair Stem Cell Institute (RSCI), which is the voice of the Repair Stem Cell research and treatment industry worldwide, I want to urge you to provide equal federal funding support for our industry and the medical and scientific professionals, hospitals, treatment centers and academic ...

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. Announces Positive Phase IIa Clinical Study Results for Convivia(TM) Program

... other factors are described in greater detail in our filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which we strongly urge you to read and consider, including our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, that was declared effective on August 7, 2008; and our annual ...

Raptor Pharmaceuticals to Collaborate with Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers for Phase II Clinical Trial in Huntington's Disease

... other factors are described in greater detail in our filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which we strongly urge you to read and consider, including our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, that was declared effective on August 7, 2008; and our annual ...

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase 2a Clinical Trial Initiation in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

...er factors are described in greater detail in our filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which we strongly urge you to read and consider, including our Registration Statement on Form S-1 that was declared effective on August 7, 2008; our annual report on Form 10...

Uroplasty Enrolls First Patients in Urgent(R) PC Clinical Trial

...ractive bladder (OAB) symptoms of urinary urgency, urge incontinence and frequency of urinary voids. The...study will evaluate reductions in urinary urgency, urge incontinence and frequency of urinary voids, as we...reatment of urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence -- symptoms often associated with ove...

CDC Urges Pre-Teen Vaccination With New Public Service Announcements

...geting the parents of pre-teens are now available to broadcast organizations. The television and radio spots, part of CDC's Pre-Teen Vaccine campaign, urge the parents of 11-and 12-year-olds to vaccinate their kids to protect them against serious, sometimes life-threatening diseases such as meningitis, wh...

Prescription Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Cancer

... he and Friedman -- who congratulated Kripke for raising this important issue even though the reviewer remained somewhat skeptical of a causal link -- urge caution and suggest that regulatory bodies and the U.S. National Institutes of Health keep an eye on cancer cases reported by sleeping pill users. T...

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Enters Collaboration Agreement with UC San Diego in Liver Disease

...er factors are described in greater detail in our filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which we strongly urge you to read and consider, including our Registration Statement on Form SB-2, as amended, that was declared effective on July 10, 2006; our annual repo...

Ending Cervical Cancer Featured at Summit; QIAGEN CEO Issues a Call to Global Women Leaders

...r, QIAGEN and partners such as the summit's Global Consortium of Women to End Cervical Cancer are showing that where there is a will there is a way. I urge you to join us. The tools are there; they just need desire and commitment to put them to work." The Global Summit of Women annually brings together ...

Uroplasty Highlights Clinical Results From a Study of the Urgent(R) PC Neuromodulation System

...signed for office-based treatment of urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence, symptoms often associated with overactive bladder (OAB). Dr. ...ulation therapy for the treatment of urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence, symptoms often associated with a diagnosis of overactive blad...

Preclinical Data Demonstrate Ability to Regenerate an Entire Bladder With Tengion Neo-Bladder Replacement(TM)

...adder due to spina bifida, one in adults with neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injury and one in adult patients with overactive bladder (OAB) and urge incontinence. About Tengion Tengion, a clinical stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing, manufacturing and commercializing human neo-or...

The COSHAR Foundation Launches National Childhood Immunization Awareness Campaign During National Infant Immunization Week (April 19-26)

...cine-preventable diseases, such as measles, tuberculosis and rubella," says Sharon Allison-Ottey, M.D., executive director, The COSHAR Foundation. "We urge patients and caregivers to contact their healthcare providers for advice and information about vaccinating their children in order to help protect the...

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. Initiates Phase IIa Clinical Study for Convivia(TM)

...er factors are described in greater detail in our filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which we strongly urge you to read and consider, including our Registration Statement on Form SB-2, as amended, that was declared effective on July 10, 2006; our annual repo...

Data Presented at the American Academy of Neurology Show XP13512/GSK1838262 Significantly Improved Symptoms of Moderate-to-Severe Primary Restless Legs Syndrome

...ss a range of severity from mild to severe. RLS was identified in the early 1940's by neurologist Dr. Karl Ekbom, and is characterized by a compelling urge to move the legs and by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs often described as creeping-crawling, throbbing, pulling or tightening. Sy...

ACR Supports American Cancer Society Inclusion of CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) as Recommended Screening Tool for Colorectal Cancer in New Screening Guidelines

... certification and proficiency is being evaluated. "The ACR urges patients to begin being screened for colorectal cancer at age 50 and we strongly urge Medicare and private insurance companies to support screening efforts by reimbursing appropriately for CT colonography," said Moore. Colorectal ca...

Huge Drop in Preterm Birth-Risk Among Women Taking Folic Acid One Year Before Conception

...every woman of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. We hope this new research also will spur more health care professionals to urge their female patients to make folic acid part of their daily routine as a simple step toward having a healthy baby in the future." "In addition to...

New Data Show Unacceptably Low Adult Immunization Rates and That Adults Unaware of Infectious Disease Threat

... Experts urge Integration of Adult Vaccines into Routine Care to Save Lives, Reduce Needless Illness WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNews...

AHF Criticizes Tibotec Over Steep Price for Newest AIDS Drug, Etravirine

...lose to $8,000 per patient, per year (PPY) wholesale cost. "We commend Tibotec for the development of this promising new HIV/AIDS drug, but strongly urge them to immediately reconsider and price this life- saving AIDS medicine more fairly," said Michael Weinstein, AIDS Healthcare Foundation President. "...

Watson Announces Positive Results From Its Pivotal Study of Oxybutynin Topical Gel for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder

...illion Americans. The OAB prescription market in the United States is valued at approximately $1.7 billion. OAB is defined as urgency, with or without urge incontinence and usually includes frequency and nocturia (waking up one or more times during the night to urinate). OAB can force patients to limit th...

Tengion Launches Third Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Regenerated Human Bladder

... Enrolling Patients with urge Incontinence Who Have Failed Alternative ...pisodes of incontinence. Many patients with severe urge incontinence lose their ability to work or engage ...rom the currently available treatments for OAB and urge incontinence," said Dr. Patrick Shenot, Assistant ...

'Second Thoughts about Fluoride,' Reports Scientific American

...d] children living in nonfluoridated areas of the state," writes Fagin. Levy will study fluoride's effects on their bones. Over 1200 professionals urge Congress to cease water fluoridation and conduct Congressional hearings because scientific evidence indicates fluoridation is ineffective and has seri...

AIDS Action Council Statement on World AIDS Day 2007: Leadership Needed for a National Strategy to Stop the AIDS Epidemic

...ourages other organizations and individuals to sign unto the Call to Action for a National AIDS Strategy, at http://www.nationalaidsstrategy.org . We urge all Americans to use this World AIDS Day and the current election period to get involved to raise awareness of the reality of HIV/AIDS in America. The...

This Thanksgiving Give the Gift of Good Health - Remind Family and Friends to Get a Flu Shot.

...nd your loved ones to get their flu vaccination," said Steve Pellito, National Director of Wellness Services for Maxim Health Systems. "We continue to urge people to get vaccinated and visit http://www.FindaFluShot.com to locate a clinic" he added. "Remember that influenza is the strongest of winter vi...