Local Outbreak Highlights New Source of Infection – Tattoo Ink
In Rochester, a Tale of Tainted Tattoos September 06, 2012 The New England Journal of Medicine ©2012 If you end up with a rash on a new tattoo, you should…
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Stanford researcher criticizes FDA plans to reduce oversight of off-label drug use: Pharmaceutial Free For All (No Rules)
Repost From April 2008 Contact: Rosanne Spector manishma@stanford.edu 650-725-5374 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. - Proposed guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would allow companies to market…
New ‘Heartland’ Virus Discovered in Sick Missouri Farmers
By Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer Two men in Missouri who became severely ill after sustaining tick bites were found to be infected with a new type of virus, according…
US risks losing out to Asia in medical research, U-M team warns
Contact: Kara Gavin kegavin@umich.edu 734-764-2220 University of Michigan Health System Strong, sustained growth in research spending in Asian nations contrasts with US cuts and short-term approach – and a 'brain…
US cancer body oversells mammograms: experts
2 Aug 2012 Medical experts on Friday accused a major US breast cancer foundation known for its high-profile "pink ribbon" campaign of overselling pre-emptive mammography and understating the risks. The…
Low vitamin D causes problems for acutely ill patients
Public release date: 30-Apr-2009 A group of endocrinologists in Sydney have observed that very sick patients tend to have very low levels of Vitamin D. The sicker they are,…
Questions of ethics and quality cloud globalization of clinical trials
Public release date: 18-Feb-2009 - Glickman says social ecology and genetics may also play a role in trial outcomes, and may limit their applicability to patients who do not share…
Progress made in understanding causes and treatment of endometriosis
Public release date: 16-Jan-2009 - "Estrogen is like fuel for fire in endometriosis," Bulun said. "It triggers the endometriosis and makes it grow fast." CHICAGO --- Endometriosis is a poorly…
Interferon as long-term treatment for hepatitis C not effective, report HALT-C researchers
Public release date: 4-Dec-2008 - researchers found no difference in the rate of progression of liver disease among patients who received interferon and those who did not DALLAS — Dec.…
41st Health Research Report 14 SEP 2008 – Reconstruction
Health Technology Research Synopsis 41st Issue Date 14 SEP 2008 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano www.healthresearchreport.me www.vit.bz www.youtube.com/vhfilm www.facebook.com/engineeringevil www.engineeringevil.com Editors Top Five: 1. St. John's wort relieves symptoms…
Drug “Innovation comes mainly from NIH-supported research in academic medical centers. The drug companies do almost no innovation.” – ( 2008 )
Public release date: 24-Jun-2008 New report: The truth about drug innovation New York, NY: A new report co-authored by Manhattan Institute senior fellow Benjamin Zycher, and Joseph DiMasi, and…
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Stanford researcher criticizes FDA plans to reduce oversight of off-label drug use ( 2008 )
Public release date: 2-Apr-2008 STANFORD, Calif. - Proposed guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would allow companies to market more drugs for unapproved uses and are a step…
FDA deadlines may compromise drug safety by rushing approval
Public release date: 26-Mar-2008 Contact: Amy Lavoie amy_lavoie@harvard.edu 617-496-9982 Harvard University Fast-tracked medications more likely to face later regulatory action to remedy safety concerns CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Many medications are…
Selective reporting of antidepressant trials exaggerates drug effectiveness
Public release date: 16-Jan-2008 PORTLAND, Ore. - Selective publication in reporting results of antidepressant trials exaggerates the effectiveness of the drugs, according to a report in the January 17…
Dietary supplement boosts IVF hopes – DHEA
Public release date: 24-Oct-2007 “AT THIS point I’ll try anything I can to have a child,” says Emma*, a 38-year-old teacher from London. Emma faces a similar problem to many…
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