Drinking one cup of coffee per day during pregnancy is unlikely to increase a womain’s risk of premature birth or miscarriage, according to research from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Recent studies have conflicted in their conclusions regarding complications in pregnancy due to moderate caffeine consumption. “I think it’s time to comfortably say [ Read More ]
Thursday doctors said that, despite the recent bad news surrounding the diabetes drug Avandia, patients should stick to taking the medication since the consequences of discontinuing the drug could be worse than the drug’s side effects. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been investigating allegations that GlaxoSmithKline’s diabetes drug Avandia, sold generically as rosiglitazone, [ Read More ]
Monday a research panel recommended that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) take heed of the dangers of bad salsa and guacamole dips served in restaurants, purportedly a relatively common contamination. According to the panel, from 1998 to 2008 one out of 25 cases of food borne illness could be traced back to [ Read More ]
Monday research headed by Simon Lovestone of the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London said elevated levels of the blood protein clusterin are associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. The study, though encouraging, said doctors are still years away from using clusterin to identify high-risk individuals. 35 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease, [ Read More ]
Research published in the June issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry suggests a genetic link between compulsive gambling problems and genetics. The study was conducted by Wendy Slutske, of the University of Missouri and involved a long-term analysis of Australian twins. Collaborating with clinical researchers at Australia’s Queensland Institute of Medical Research in Brisbane, [ Read More ]
A new, experimental drug, produced by Roche Holding AG tested well in early stage, Phase I clinical trials. The Roche drug showed promise in treating children’s malignant brain tumors caused by medulloblastoma. The new medication – named GDC-0449 – belongs to the category of drugs known as Hedgehog signaling pathway blockers, involving proteins, which contribute [ Read More ]
Consumer Reports said recently that anti-depressant medications are the preferred method for Americans seeking treatment for depression and anxiety. The numbers showed 80 percent chose medication over traditional psychotherapy. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) were the most desirable class of anti-depressant medications such as Prozac and Celexa. The drugs are also distributed by their generic [ Read More ]
Monday $1.5 billion for women’s health was awarded through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in conjunction with the United Nations. The move aims to improve women and children’s health by coordination between non-profit organizations and governments around the globe. The global health initiatives will help nations fight the problems of AIDS and poor nutrition. [ Read More ]
Thursday Pfizer Inc. issued a statement saying the drug distributor issued a recall of three of the company’s medications, two intravenous antibiotics and an anti-nausea drug. The recall was ordered after free-floating contaminants were found in the medications as they were manufactured at an Indian production facility. The drugs include metronidazole, ciprofloxacin and ondansetron. All [ Read More ]
Consumer Reports said recently that anti-depressant medications are the preferred ...
